{"id":2323024,"date":"2026-03-11T13:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2323024"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:35:02","slug":"top-modesto-ca-entertainment-shows-comedy-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/top-modesto-ca-entertainment-shows-comedy-and-family-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Modesto CA entertainment: shows, comedy and family fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"sbimm-intro-bullets\">\n<p class=\"sbimm-intro-hed\">Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox<\/p>\n<p><i>Available now: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/newsletters\/?newsletter=modesto_eatsipplay_newsletter\">Sign up here<\/a> for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Naked Magicians \u2014 yes, naked \u2014 will bring their show to the Gallo Center. Also set for the downtown Modesto venue is medium Tyler Henry. It\u2019s a busy week of entertainment from March 14-20 for the Modesto region, with a host of comedy, music and more events planned.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">The Naked Magicians<\/h2>\n<p>So will the two men who make up The Naked Magicians <i>really<\/i> get naked on stage when they bring their show to the Gallo Center? Well, yes, but they have a certain trick up their removed sleeves. They start the show clothed, but slowly disrobe during their magic act. While completely nude by the end, they do retain strategically placed top hats.<\/p>\n<p>Australia\u2019s The Naked Magicians have appeared on \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d and \u201cEntertainment Tonight.\u201d The Naked Magicians have performed in more than 300 cities worldwide. The show is for age 18 and older only.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. March 20<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $55-$75<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galloarts.org\/\">www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Hollywood Medium<\/h2>\n<p>Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, brings his show \u201cAn Evening of Hope and Healing\u201d to the Gallo Center. Henry, star of Netflix series \u201cLive From the Other Side\u201d and \u201cLife After Death with Tyler Henry\u201d and E! Entertainment\u2019s \u201cHollywood Medium with Tyler Henry,\u201d is making a return appearance to the Modesto venue. During his current show, Henry \u201cexplains how he communicates with the other side,\u201d according to the center\u2019s website, and gives live audience readings. Limited tickets remained available.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 5 p.m. March 15<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $75-$115<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galloarts.org\/\">www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">We Own The Laughs<\/h2>\n<p>We Own The Laughs: Modesto returns to the State Theater, this time with headliner Annie Lederman. The event also will feature comedy performances by Patrick Eley, Tyson Paul and Maddi Mays. George Brett Olson will host. It\u2019s for age 18 and older only.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. March 14<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $29-$55<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/schedule\/\">www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Willie Barcena<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s more comedy planned at the State Theatre, with comedian Willie Barcena. \u201cHis universal material spans family, religion, race, sex, politics, and whatever else you aren\u2019t supposed to talk about,\u201d according to the theater\u2019s website. He has appeared on TV shows including his own specials on Comedy Central, Showtime and Netflix.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. March 20<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $39-$60<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/schedule\/\">www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Americana Concert<\/h2>\n<p>Opera Modesto celebrates the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary with music by American composers Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and others. The Americana Concert at the Graffiti USA Museum will feature professional and student chorus groups. Soloists will be Sheri Stambaugh, Ashley Dahlin and Gregory Pyatt. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting The museum. The Mistlin Reunion Art Show will be on exhibit during the concert.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 3 p.m. March 15<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Graffiti Museum USA, 610 N. Ninth St, Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $20, $10 students<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/operamodesto.org\/\">www.operamodesto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo-inline-\">\n<div class=\"img-container picture \">                        <figcaption>                                            Jaws of a megalodon and a great white shark on display at a past year\u2019s Turlock Rock &amp; Gem Show.                                                                                                                                                                        <span class=\"credit\">The Modesto Bee<\/span>                                                            <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Rock &amp; Gem Show<\/h2>\n<p>The Turlock Rock &amp; Gem Show is set to mark its 60th year at the Stanislaus County Fairground in Turlock, presented by the nonprofit Mother Lode Mineral Society. The all-ages event is geared toward educating children. There will be two buildings filled with touch-and-see items such as real fossils and replicas that can be held, with others on exhibit; megalodon teeth replicas, with real ones on display; dinosaur claw replicas; marine fossils; and a variety of rocks and crystals. A fluorescent room will have rocks and flashing lights that change and rotate. There will be demonstrations, rock sales, geode cutting, gold panning, jewelry and more.<\/p>\n<p>A moving velociraptor will show up both days at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will remain in one area as long as it takes to give every child a chance to pet or touch the faux dinosaur.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14-15<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $8, free age 12 and younger with a paid adult<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/turlockgemshow.com\/\">turlockgemshow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo-inline-\">\n<div class=\"img-container picture \">                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_640\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG\" srcset=\"                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_480\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG 480w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_640\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG 640w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_768\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG 768w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_960\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG 960w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/5dhs4p\/picture314938219\/alternates\/FREE_1140\/IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG 1140w                \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 750px, (min-width: 768px) 690px, 100vw\" width=\"1140\" height=\"841\" title=\"IMG_CW_Science_Day_7.jpg_4_1_BV42G4HL_L105052530.JPG\" alt=\"Visitors in the planetarium look at a map of the solar system, during a past year\u2019s Stanislaus State Science Day.\"\/><figcaption>                                            Visitors in the planetarium look at a map of the solar system, during a past year\u2019s Stanislaus State Science Day.                                                                                            Christopher Winterfeldt                                                                            <span class=\"credit\">The Modesto Bee<\/span>                                                            <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Science Day<\/h2>\n<p>Stanislaus State Science Day will be held at the Turlock campus. Activities will give kids a chance to make slime, extract DNA from strawberries, see fossil displays, enjoy telescope viewing and take part in hands-on chemistry demonstrations. Children are encouraged to take a bag to collect keepsakes from activities, demonstrations and swag such as pens, notepads, stickers and more. Snacks and T-shirts will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Naraghi Hall of Science and surrounding spaces at California State University, Stanislaus, One University Circle in Turlock<\/p>\n<p><b>ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csustan.edu\/science\/programs\/science-day\">www.csustan.edu\/science\/programs\/science-day<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Modesto Film Society<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAn American in Paris\u201d is set as the next presentation by the Modesto Film Society. In the 1951 film, an American expatriate in Paris is looking to make a reputation as a painter. A lonely socialite supports him, but is interested in more than his art.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 2 p.m. March 15<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $10<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/schedule\/\">www.thestate.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Arbor Day<\/h2>\n<p>The Modesto Garden Club is hosting its annual Arbor Day celebration and will plant a valley oak tree at Roosevelt Park. The deciduous valley oak is the largest oak in North America, according to a flyer for the event. It can live up to 600 years. Community dignitaries are set to speak at the presentation.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m. March 13<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Roosevelt Park, 801 W Orangeburg Ave., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.modestogardenclub.org\/\">www.modestogardenclub.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">MAPS program<\/h2>\n<p>The next Modesto Area Partners in Science program, \u201cVaccines for Parasites: Can We Do It?\u201d will be presented by Kirk Jensen from UC Merced. Parasitic diseases are a major health problem in developing countries. Jensen will discuss if it\u2019s possible to develop effective vaccinations against parasites, instead of focusing on treatment after infection.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. March 20<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Sierra Hall room 132, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.<\/p>\n<p><b>ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjc.edu\/sem\/maps.html\">www.mjc.edu\/sem\/maps.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.modbee.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. 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