{"id":2177757,"date":"2025-11-26T14:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2177757"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:56:14","slug":"modesto-ca-area-holiday-events-and-other-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/modesto-ca-area-holiday-events-and-other-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Modesto CA area holiday events and other entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brian McKnight will bring his holiday show to the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. It\u2019s just one of several holiday events, along with some comedy, planned for Nov. 29-Dec. 5 in the greater Modesto region.<\/p>\n

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A Christmas show by Brian McKnight is set at the Gallo Center. Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Brian McKnight<\/h2>\n

R&B artist Brian McKnight brings his \u201cSeason\u2019s Greetings\u201d tour to the Gallo Center. McKnight has released 19 albums over the past 25 years, including two best-selling Christmas albums, earning him 17 Grammy nominations. McKnight is a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet. He will be joined by his full band.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $65-$115<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico de Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez will perform at the Gallo Center in Modesto. Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u201cMerry-Achi Christmas\u201d<\/h2>\n

Jos\u00e9 Hernandez and his Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico make a sixth appearance at the Gallo Center with the \u201cMerry-Achi Christmas\u201d show. A fifth-generation mariachi musician, Hern\u00e1ndez \u201chas broken countless barriers in the world of mariachi music and is recognized as having turned the genre into the international sensation it is today,\u201d according to the center\u2019s website. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $35-$75<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWhose Live Anyway?\u201d<\/h2>\n

The improvisational comedy show \u201cWhose Live Anyway?\u201d returns to the Gallo Center. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray will invent their humor on the spot with audience participation as a key. All ages are welcome, but expect \u201cPG-13\u201c language during the performance.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $55-$85<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cHoliday Pops!\u201d<\/h2>\n

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra\u2019s tradition continues at the Gallo Center with its \u201cHoliday Pops!\u201d concert. Vocalist and pianist Tony DeSare joins principal pops conductor Ryan Murray and the MSO Chorus for a program of jazzy holiday favorites. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $43-$100<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe Own The Laughs\u201d<\/h2>\n

Comedy show \u201cWe Own The Laughs: Modesto\u201d returns to the State Theatre. The evening will feature performances by Jenn Sterger, Darius Bennett and headliner Uncle Lazer. Hosting will be Colin Casados.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. Nov. 29<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $40-$60<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSinatra At The State\u201d<\/h2>\n

A musical return to the golden era of The Rat Pack is back at the State Theatre with the \u201cSinatra At The State\u201d show. Enjoy an afternoon of classic Christmas and crooner tunes, performed by local talent.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 2 p.m. Dec. 4<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n

ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Festival of Lights<\/h2>\n

Turlock\u2019s annual Festival of Lights celebration kicks off the holidays in the city. The event includes a tree-lighting ceremony at Central Park with music, nearly 200 vendors and a drone show in downtown.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 5-9 p.m. event; tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.; drone show 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Downtown Turlock<\/p>\n

ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

CALL:<\/b> 209-634-6459<\/p>\n

Winter Fest<\/h2>\n

A new celebration in Modesto, the Historic Properties Winter Festival, will be held at the McHenry Mansion, McHenry Museum and McClatchy Square Park in Modesto. The event marks the reopening of the museum and mansion with its holiday decorations. Victorian Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on the mansion grounds for photos. There will be gingerbread cookie decorating at the park and winter-themed crafts and activities at the museum, as well as roaming carolers outdoors. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> The mansion is at 906 15th St.; the museum at 1402 I St.; and the park is across the street from the museum<\/p>\n

ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

CALL:<\/b> 209-961-5231<\/p>\n

Christmas parade<\/h2>\n

The lighted Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade has the theme \u201cDreamland\u201d this year. The route will begin at the corner of Canal Drive and Main Street, run along Main Street, up Broadway and end at the Stanislaus County Fairground.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> Parade starts 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Through Turlock (see above)<\/p>\n

ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

CALL:<\/b> 209-668-5594<\/p>\n

Lamplight tour<\/h2>\n

Christmastime in Columbia in 1855 will be re-created in a walking play. Participants meet at the Columbia Museum and walk through the decorated town, led by lantern-carrying guides. The event is not recommended for children under 10.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> Tours every 15 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Columbia State Historic Park<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $30, $10 ages 10-14<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> friendsofcolumbiashp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.modbee.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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