Backstreet Boys alum Nick Carter will bring his music along with O-Town and its hits to the Gallo Center. Central West Ballet gets into the spirit of the season with a Halloween production, while the Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival returns. These are just some of the entertainment options set for the Modesto region Oct. 12-18.
Nick Carter
A member of Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter brings his “Who I Am Tour with O-Town” to the Gallo Center. Carter’s tour features music from the beginning of his career to the present. By joining Carter, this will mark the first time both Backstreet Boys and O-Town hits can be heard on one stage, according the theater’s website.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $47-$97
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Dracula”
Central West Ballet brings its annual Halloween production to the Gallo Center with a return of “Dracula.” The ballet includes an original music score. “If you loved CWB’s ‘Frankenstein,’ you’ll want to come to the ballet that took the audience by storm. ‘Dracula’ is your ticket to a journey into fear,” the center’s website says. Limited tickets were available.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 18-19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $50-$52
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Black Violin
Black Violin brings its “BV20 Then & Now — A 20th Anniversary Celebration” to the Gallo Center. “The groundbreaking duo has captivated audiences around the globe; harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop,” according to the center’s website.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $47-$87
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
“Office” trivia
The Office Trivia with “Todd Packer” tests your knowledge of hit TV show “The Office” with the Pack-Man, David Koechner. Teams will compete at the Gallo Center show for prizes while hearing behind-the-scenes stories from Koechner about playing the show’s obnoxious paper salesman Todd Packer. Top teams will test their acting skills to win.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 12
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $47-$77
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Home Free
All-vocal country entertainers Home Free’s “Crazy(er) Life Tour” pulls into the Gallo Center. The group tours internationally and has more than 700 million views and over 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube, the theater website says.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $57-$87
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Mariza
Born in Mozambique, but raised in Lisbon, singer Mariza was influenced by the Portuguese music of Fado. She has sold more than 30 platinum albums and received numerous national and international awards.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 13
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $37-$87
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Cheese and wine
The Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival returns. Enjoy wine tastings, local cheeses, live music, dancing horses, activities for children, food, vendors and more. The City of Riverbank has taken over the festival this year, which will be held one day instead of two, as in the past.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 12
WHERE: Wine and cheese tastings at Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St.,; festival in downtown Riverbank on Santa Fe between Second and Seventh streets.
TICKETS: Free for expo; wine tastings $30 in advance, $40 at the event
ONLINE: riverbankcheeseandwine.com
Deana Carter
Country singer Deana Carter will play the Turlock Community Theatre. Her multi-platinum debut “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” included the hit ” Strawberry Wine.” She is known for a blend of country and retro- rock.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $33-$64
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
The Columbia Big Band
The State Theatre welcomes the 20-piece The Columbia Big Band. The group will feature the music of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Michael Buble, Harry Connick, Jr., Tony Bennett and others. The show is a benefit for music and arts education in schools.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 12
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $20-$30
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
City Skates Documentary
The State Theatre will show the documentary, “City Skates.” The film is about skateboarding in Modesto from 1986 to the present. The screening is a benefit for the skate plaza at Cesar Chavez Park and the Awesome Spot all-abilities playground at Beyer Park, according to the theater’s website.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 18
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
MAPS program
Xinnan Du will present a program on “Do Galaxies Breathe, Too?” sponsored by the Modesto Area Partners In Science. “Learn more about the interplay between gas and stars, as well as how galaxies “breathe” in a similar way to human respiration,” according to the MAPS website.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18
WHERE: Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall room 132, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
TICKETS: Free
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/sem/maps.html
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