{"id":2225800,"date":"2026-01-07T15:03:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2225800"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:03:25","slug":"modesto-events-jan-10-16-music-theater-shows-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/modesto-events-jan-10-16-music-theater-shows-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Modesto events Jan. 10\u201316: music, theater, shows this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hit musical \u201cThe Choir of Man\u201d will pull into the Gallo Center for the Arts, as will the group Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n. There\u2019s even more music, storytelling and theater planned at venues in the Modesto region from Jan. 10-16.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Choir of Man\u2019<\/h2>\n

The Olivier Award-nominated hit musical \u201cThe Choir of Man\u201d will bring its national tour to the Gallo Center in Modest\u200bo. \u201cSet in the world\u2019s best pub, this uplifting production serves up 90 minutes of nonstop entertainment featuring a cast of extraordinary singers, dancers, musicians, and a charming poet,\u201d the center\u2019s website says. Music includes songs by Guns N\u2019 Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luther Vandross, Adele, Sia, Paul Simon, Avicii, Katy Perry and more.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 5 p.m. Jan. 11<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $55-$105<\/p>\n

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

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Leonardo Aguilar, son of Pepe Aguilar, will open for Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n at the Gallo Center. Submitted by Gallo Center for the Arts<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Mariachi Vargas<\/h2>\n

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n, often simply called Mariachi Vargas, is iconic within the mariachi music genre. Popular at the Gallo Center, having appeared there four times, they return for another show at the venue. Opening will be Leonardo Aguilar, son of Pepe Aguilar.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $65-$135<\/p>\n

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

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John-McCutcheon will be back for a benefit concert in Modesto. Modesto Bee file<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

John McCutcheon<\/h2>\n

John McCutcheon will return to Modesto for his annual benefit for the Peace and Life Center. The folk singer is set to release his second duo album, \u201cTogether,\u201d with fellow folk musician Tom Paxton. He released \u201cField of Stars\u201d last year as well as a compilation album, \u201cLong Journey Home,\u201d featuring artists including Molly Tuttle and Old Crow Medicine Show.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. Jan. 12<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $10-30 advance, $35 door<\/p>\n

CALL:<\/b> 209-409-8510 or go online for tickets at mccutcheonmodesto2026.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Garrison Keillor<\/h2>\n

Garrison Keillor, who did his famous radio show \u201cA Prairie Home Companion\u201d for 40 years, will be at the Turlock Community Theatre. The storyteller offers a nostalgic version of the radio show, featuring stories, poetry and music. Guest musician Richard Dworsky will join him for the performance.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $32.50-$69.50<\/p>\n

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

\u2018Red\u2019<\/h2>\n

Prospect Theater Project will present its production of John Logan\u2019s Tony Award-winning drama \u201cRed.\u201d The story sets artist Mark Rothko into a reckoning with the purpose of art, fame and the creative process. It will star Prospect\u2019s Founding Artistic Director Jack Souza as Rothko and be directed by Molly Souza.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> Various times Jan. 16-Feb. 1<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/b> Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $31.75<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> prospecttheaterproject.org<\/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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