This year’s special Fourth of July is behind us, but Merced County continues to offer a vibrant lineup of entertainment options.
From a Tony Award-winning musical to popular cover band concerts, there’s a lot to look forward to next month.
Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in August.
You can see more events or add one you’d like to promote on the Sun-Star’s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com/events.
Blues, Brews & BBQ
WHAT: Enjoy blues music, cold beer and yummy barbecue. Bands include Shane Dwight, Mike Hammar & The Nails, and The Mofo Party Band Clifton Brothers.
WHEN: Aug. 1, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Blaker Brewing – The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater
ONLINE: tarmaceventvenue.com
Scar Tissue: A Live Tribute To The Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT: Scar Tissue is a popular Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band based in the Bay Area.
WHEN: Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
Garden Groove: A Live Tribute To Sublime
WHAT: Garden Groove is a high-energy tribute band from Sacramento dedicated to capturing the essence of Sublime’s iconic sound, according to its website.
WHEN: Aug. 14, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
‘Come From Away’
WHAT: “Come From Away” is a Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story of 6,579 airline passengers unexpectedly grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001.
WHEN: Aug. 14-29.
WHERE: Playhouse Merced
ONLINE: www.playhousemerced.com
‘Lo que se queda’ book launch
WHAT: “Lo que se queda” (”What Remains”) is a collection of short stories by author Sergio Javier Ramos Avalos. It will have a special presentation and reading.
WHEN: Aug. 22, 3 p.m.
WHERE: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
ONLINE: www.artsmerced.org
Gypsy Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
WHAT: Gypsy Dreams brings the music of Fleetwood Mac to life through an energetic, visually engaging concert experience inspired by the band’s most beloved era, its website says.
WHEN: Aug. 28, 7 p.m
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
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