Popular comic will create jokes from your ideas. See his ‘Unprepared’ tour in Turlock
Comedian Adam Carolla will pull into the Turlock Community Theatre “Unprepared.” His show is just one of the entertainment options planned in the Modesto region April 1-7.
Adam Carolla
Comedian Adam Carolla brings his “Unprepared” tour to Turlock Community Theatre. There will be no written jokes, with Carolla creating his comedy performance from audience member suggestions.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 7
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $29-$49
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Chris Botti
Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to the Gallo Center. His performances include selections from jazz, pop and rock.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 5
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$99
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Meow Meow
Meow Meow, born Melissa Madden Gray, is an actress, dancer and cabaret performer. Born in Australia, she brings her performance to the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 1
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Pollinator festival
The La Loma neighborhood holds its Modesto Pollinator Festival. There will be educational information about pollinators, beehive demonstrations, face painting, crafts and games. Food trucks will be on site. There’s a children’s pollinator costume parade at 10:15 a.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1
WHERE: La Loma Native Garden, 1805 Encina Avenue, Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
EMAIL: rhondasaddress@sbcglobal.net
Big Brother and the Holding Company
The State Theatre in Modesto brings in Janis Joplin’s original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company. The concert benefits the State Theatre and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County. Also performing will be The Vibes.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 1
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$60, $100 including after-show meet and greet
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
“Love Modesto” exhibit
The Mistlin Gallery in Modesto showcases its “Love Modesto” exhibit, in which artists celebrate what they love about the city. There are eight sub-themes: Graffiti Night, Agriculture, Modesto Sites, Science Fiction, Interesting Architecture, Historical Figures, Modesto Famous Figures and Performing Arts.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. April 4-May 6
WHERE: Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: ccaagallery.org