Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, Gary Allen, other hit makers among Modesto area entertainment
The Stanislaus County Fair hits its stride, while MoBand concludes its season of concerts and Prospect Theater Project presents a new play. That’s just some of the entertainment planned for July 9-15 in the Modesto region.
County fair continues
The Stanislaus County Fair continues its run with agriculture exhibits, midway, entertainment, plenty of fair food and more. This week’s free concerts feature Smashmouth on July 9; Karla Perez as Selena, July 10; Sean Kingston, July 11; Gary Allen, July 12; Sugar Ray, July 13; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, July 14; and Danielle Bradbery, July 15
WHEN: Through July 17. 5 p.m. weekdays; noon Saturdays and Sundays. Buildings close 11 p.m., carnival and grounds close at midnight.
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: $5-$15, free ages 6 and under; some events have additional costs
ONLINE: www.stancofair.com
MoBand finale
The final concert for the 2022 MoBand season features “Hot Hits,” wrapping up its “Hot, Hot, Hot!” series. People often place down their blankets early in the day to secure seats, and many later take picnic dinners to enjoy during the shows.
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 14
WHERE: Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: www.moband.org
Prospect Theater
Prospect Theater Project presents the play “Roosters.” It’s the story of El Gallo, who returns to his Central Valley family after a long stint in jail. The play explores father-son tensions, machismo and the world of cockfighting.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, July 21-23; 2 p.m. July 17 and 24
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $25
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
Mistlin Gallery
The Central California Art Association at the Mistlin Gallery presents a new exhibition, “People, Places, and Things.” This juried show features works by artists showcasing their unique perspective of the world around them.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, July 12-Aug. 6
WHERE: Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: ccaagallery.org
Carnegie “Showcase”
The “Carnegie Art Showcase” has opened at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock. The juried exhibit features works in all media by 54 artists from Northern and Central California. A free reception will be held July 8 from 6-8 p.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, July 6-Sept. 3
WHERE: 250 N. Broadway, Turlock
ADMISSION: $7 general; $5 seniors/students
ONLINE: www.carnegieartsturlock.org
