{"id":2266514,"date":"2026-02-04T15:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2266514"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:40:30","slug":"live-music-and-planetarium-show-in-modesto-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/live-music-and-planetarium-show-in-modesto-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Live music and planetarium show in Modesto CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A program of live music and projection on screen is planned at the Great Valley Museum Planetarium. Other entertainment events set for the Modesto region from Feb. 7 to 13 bring music, comedy and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoodnight Moon\u201d<\/h2>\n

Opera Modesto and the Great Valley Museum and Planetarium present \u201cGoodnight Moon,\u201d with soprano Emily Gallagher and pianist Andrew Pham \u201cin an immersive musical experience,\u201d according to a press release. It\u2019s inspired \u201cby the themes of night, dreams and the beloved imagery of the moon ….\u201d The performance of classical and musical theater selections will be accompanied by a planetarium show created specifically for the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoodnight Moon is designed to be both accessible and inspiring. This concert blends beautiful music, storytelling, and full dome projection technology to create a unique experience …\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n

VIP tickets include pre-concert wine and small bites and a post-concert artist reception with drinks and dessert.<\/p>\n

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

WHERE:<\/b> Great Valley Museum and Planetarium, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto<\/p>\n

TICKETS:<\/b> $20 students, $30 general, $60 VIP<\/p>\n

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

Sankofa Theatre<\/h2>\n

\u201cPurlie Victorious\u201d will be presented by Sankofa Theatre Company at the Gallo Center. It tells the story of traveling preacher Purlie Victorious Judson, who returns to his small Georgia town hoping to save the community\u2019s church and to emancipate cotton pickers who work on an oppressive plantation.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Feb. 14-15<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $31-$51<\/p>\n

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

MLK observance<\/h2>\n

Modesto Junior College\u2019s annual Martin Luther King Jr. program, presented by the Modesto Peace\/Life Center, returns. The keynote speaker will be Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, who was 2 years old when her father was assassinated. Odessa Johnson, in absentia for health reasons, will receive the annual MLK Legacy Award. In 1962, she became the first Black teacher at Modesto High. She later became an MJC dean and board member for Modesto City Schools and the University of California.<\/p>\n

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

WHERE:<\/b> Modesto Junior College east campus, 435 College Ave.<\/p>\n

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

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

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Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will perform with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Katherine Jones kjones@idahostatesman.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Modesto Symphony Orchestra<\/h2>\n

Two-time Latin Grammy winner and violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will be the featured performer for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra\u2019s \u201cMarquez\u2019s Fandango & Scheherazade\u201d production at the Gallo Center. She will perform \u201cMarquez\u2019s Fandango\u201d before the MSO presents Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s \u201cScheherazade.\u201d<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $26-$100<\/p>\n

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

\u201cGreat American Crooners\u201d<\/h2>\n

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Great American Crooners brings its show to the Gallo Center. The performance focuses on famous crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin. It features Robbie Lee, Shenel Johns and Benny Benack III.<\/p>\n

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

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $35-$65<\/p>\n

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

Sheng Wang<\/h2>\n

Comedian Sheng Wang will bring his act to Turlock Community Theatre. Wang is also an actor and writer. His current stand-up comedy tour spans three years and eight countries. Wang\u2019s first Netflix special, \u201cSweet & Juicy\u201d in 2022, was produced and directed by Ali Wong. A new Netflix special filmed in November is set for release this year.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $43-$57<\/p>\n

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

\u201cRedneck\u201d comedy<\/h2>\n

Zach Rushing\u2019s Redneck Logic Comedy Tour will play at Modesto\u2019s State Theatre. Rushing \u201cis a loudmouthed, bighearted storyteller who built his career on hard work, honesty and saying exactly what everyone else is thinking,\u201d according to the theater\u2019s website. He\u2019s also founder of Triple B Outdoors, where he shares his passion for hunting, fishing and life in the outdoors. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. Feb. 13<\/p>\n

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

TICKETS:<\/b> $35-$60<\/p>\n

ONLINE:<\/b> www.thestate.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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