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

A bee, aka 2-year-old Freya Crabb, alights on a rock during the first Modesto Pollinator Festival in the La Loma Native Garden on Encina Avenue in Modesto on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
A bee, aka 2-year-old Freya Crabb, alights on a rock during the first Modesto Pollinator Festival in the La Loma Native Garden on Encina Avenue in Modesto on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

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

Chris Botti will play the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Chris Botti will play the Gallo Center for the Arts.