{"id":2327357,"date":"2026-03-14T00:05:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2327357"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:05:06","slug":"whats-happening-in-arts-this-march-in-modesto-entertainment-other-community-events-across-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/whats-happening-in-arts-this-march-in-modesto-entertainment-other-community-events-across-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s happening in arts this March in Modesto? Entertainment, other community events across the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"sno-story-body-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_19441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19441\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gallo Center for the Arts in downtown Modesto. Credit: Vivienne Aguilar \/ The Modesto Focus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Modesto has lots to offer for folks looking to enjoy the warming weather as we enter spring this March. Here\u2019s a look at the major arts happenings including concerts, plays and other community events to check out this month.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sunday, March 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Chris Isaak:<\/strong> Grammy-nominated singer, actor and Stockton native returns to Modesto with his longtime band Silvertone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 p.m. March 1<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$75 \u2013 $105, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Friday, March 6<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Mexican Regional Bands:<\/strong> Montez De Durango, Grupo Exterminador and Los Bondadosos will play during a night of dancing and music for those 21 years and older.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m. \u2013 12 a.m., March 6<\/li>\n<li>California Ballroom, 432 6th St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$66.50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketon.com\/en\/events\/grupo-montez-de-durango-grupo-exterminador--los-bondadosos-modesto-ca-2026-03-06-ki1y2xgfarvl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Youth For Christ Comedy Night:<\/strong> Clean comedians Kerri Pomarolli, Brent Redd and Glory Magana perform a family friendly event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m, March 6<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$30 \u2013 $50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/events\/yfc-comedy-night-2026-032026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Central West Ballet:<\/strong> Modesto ballet company presents \u201cCreations: Dancing in America,\u201d a piece that celebrates the country\u2019s 250 anniversary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m., March 6-7<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Foster Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$46 \u2013 $50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Saturday, March 7<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>The Selena Experience:<\/strong> Live musicians cover songs of the beloved late \u201cQueen of Tejano Music\u201d Selena.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 7<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$45 \u2013 $65, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10672?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23578700595&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9XtETuGmrfn40RxwMZSQhd_hE7j2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnoXNBhAZEiwAnItcGzXpWpmfKUqRmLixqa2sG-xDCu7D4ef8fvWaL5B5QMFd347xXhF2yhoCpwMQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Papas and the Mamas:<\/strong> The Mamas &amp; the Papas coverband performs hits from 1960s \u201cCalifornia Dreamin\u2019\u201d hitmakers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m., March 7<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$30 -$45, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prod5.agileticketing.net\/websales\/pages\/info.aspx?evtinfo=530236~4e8b4fa5-aaf4-4669-af20-791dec4fd008&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Sunday, March 8-9<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Artist Lab:<\/strong> Award-winning playwright Nick Zagone presents a one-act play writing workshop. Zagone is also the Theater Practitioner at California State University, Stanislaus.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 p.m. March 8-9<\/li>\n<li>Prospect Theater Project, 1218 K St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>Free with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prospecttheaterproject.org\/box-office\/?eid=188291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registration<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Friday, March 13<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time:<\/strong> The Gallo Center Repertory Company presents this Tony and Olivier award-winning play about a 15-year-old autistic boy who investigates the murder of his neighbor\u2019s dog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opens 7 p.m. March 13, runs through March 22. Friday shows at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Foster Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto.<\/li>\n<li>$31- $51, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10407\/10422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pixar in Concert:<\/strong> The Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs music from Pixar classic films.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opens 7:30 p.m., March 13; matinee 2 p.m. March 14<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$28 \u2013 $106, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10503?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23578700595&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9XtETuGmrfn40RxwMZSQhd_hE7j2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnoXNBhAZEiwAnItcG3dDTZnWodzYp4YcfEKZcnJjEjz1IwJxfYlinve1aXGfgjWE023zHRoC_sYQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Saturday, March 14<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>We Own The Laughs:<\/strong> Comedy show starring comic and podcaster Annie Lederman, who appeared on the MTV series \u201cGirl Code.\u201d The show will also feature performances by comics Patrick Eley, Tyson Paul and Maddi Mays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 p.m., March 14<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$25 -$50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prod5.agileticketing.net\/websales\/pages\/info.aspx?evtinfo=585140~4e8b4fa5-aaf4-4669-af20-791dec4fd008&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Sunday, March 15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Tyler Henry \u2013 The Hollywood Medium:<\/strong> Tyler is a medium who says he can communicate with the other side and performs audience readings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 p.m., March 15<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354<\/li>\n<li>$95 \u2013 $145, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Americana Concert:<\/strong> Opera Modesto honors the country\u2019s 250th anniversary in a show featuring songs of national composers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 p.m., March 15<\/li>\n<li>Graffiti USA Museum, 610 N 9th St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$10 student, $20 general admission, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/operamodesto.vbotickets.com\/event\/Americana_Concert\/182781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Friday, March 20<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>The Naked Magicians:<\/strong> This 18+ adults only show features two magicians from Australia who perform a \u201cnaughty\u201d night of magic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 20<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55 \u2013 $75, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10675?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23578700595&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9XtETuGmrfn40RxwMZSQhd_hE7j2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnoXNBhAZEiwAnItcG6HRLwnLo75E9mlXefICmtIFDewln4AsUs6zjhMSeeAdqGOPL82mJxoCg3kQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Willie Barcena:<\/strong> The 20-year comedy veteran\u2019s material spans family, religion, race, sex and politics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 p.m., March 20<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$35- $55, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prod5.agileticketing.net\/websales\/pages\/info.aspx?evtinfo=453542~4e8b4fa5-aaf4-4669-af20-791dec4fd008&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stop Kiss:<\/strong> Prospect Theater presents the 1998 play by Diana Son, originally starring Jessica Hecht and Sandra Oh in the leading roles of the off-Broadway production.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m. March 20-21, 27-28; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee and \u201cPage 2 Stage discussion\u201d on March 29. Closing weekend April 3-5<\/li>\n<li>Prospect Theater Project, 1218 K St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$11 student, $31.75 general admission, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prospect.vbotickets.com\/event\/2526_season_stop_kiss\/161716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets\/info<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Saturday, March 21<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Russ Taff:<\/strong> Multiple Grammy and Dove award-winning gospel singer Russ Taff with special guest Steve Taylor and Some Band on The Almost Farewell Tour.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 21<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$44- $54, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prod5.agileticketing.net\/websales\/pages\/info.aspx?evtinfo=540871~4e8b4fa5-aaf4-4669-af20-791dec4fd008&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Brian Regan:<\/strong> The veteran clean comedy champion, who has had multiple stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix, returns to Modesto.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 21<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Roger Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55 \u2013 $95, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Wednesday, March 25<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Red Hot Chili Pipers:<\/strong> A nine-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers perform a bagpipe rock show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 25<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Roger Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55 \u2013 $85, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Friday, March 27<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>48 Hour Film Competition Premiere:<\/strong> A two-hour live event showcases the Top 16 films of the Valley film competition, selected from all submissions created during a 48-hour filmmaking weekend in and around Modesto.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m., March 27<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$20-$21, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prod5.agileticketing.net\/websales\/pages\/info.aspx?evtinfo=184494~4e8b4fa5-aaf4-4669-af20-791dec4fd008&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fey:<\/strong> The Latin pop superstar who rose to fame in the 1990s brings her \u201cHits Tour \u2013 30th Anniversary Celebration\u201d to Modesto.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 p.m., March 27<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55 \u2013 $95, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Saturday, March 28<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ladies of Laughter:<\/strong> Past winners and talent from the Ladies of Laughter competition perform a \u201cGirls Night Out\u201d show including Susan Ware, Karen Rontowski and Modesto comic Glory Magana.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m., March 28<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Foster Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Richard Villa &amp; Andrea Abbate:<\/strong> Bilingual stand-up Villa is known for his unique comedic perspective as a Mexican-American Latino comedian.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 p.m., March 28<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$35- $50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/events\/richard-villa-andrea-abbate-live-032026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Inter-Tribal Powwow:<\/strong> Modesto Junior College will host the 2026 event on its east campus. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cTradition is our medicine; Knowledge is our fire,\u201d and will feature vendors, cultural resources and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m., March 28<\/li>\n<li>MJC, 435 College Ave, Modesto<\/li>\n<li>Free, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/modesto-junior-college\/mjc-2026-inter-tribal-powwow\/828933920059110\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Info<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Sunday, March 29<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Home Grown Farewell Concert:<\/strong> The famed Modesto-area trio of Michael Lingg, Bruce Johnson and Patrick Durr got their start playing together in July of 1973 \u201cto play a little music for the summer.\u201d Fifty-three years later the group celebrates its musical journey with a farewell show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 p.m., March 29<\/li>\n<li>State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$30- $50, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thestate.org\/events\/home-grown-farewell-concert-032026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>II Divo By Candlelight:<\/strong> The iconic quartet sings their way through the group\u2019s musical history with special guest Simply Three.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 p.m., March 29<\/li>\n<li>Gallo Center for the Arts, Rogers Theater, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/li>\n<li>$55 \u2013 $125, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.galloarts.org\/10679?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23578700595&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9XtETuGmrfn40RxwMZSQhd_hE7j2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnoXNBhAZEiwAnItcGwc2mffPNYlIoQFVN2B_8F36sS9s-rj772zes3DYV7otfpPTppCGORoC9VUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets<\/a><u\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Vivienne Aguilar is a reporter for\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themodestofocus.org\/\"><em>The Modesto Focus<\/em><\/a><em>, a project of the\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cvlocaljournalism.org\/\"><em>Central Valley Journalism Collaborative<\/em><\/a><em>. Contact Aguilar at\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/csusignal.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#c2b4abb4aba7acaca782a1b4aeada1a3aea8adb7b0aca3aeabb1afecadb0a5\"><em><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"d2a4bba4bbb7bcbcb792b1a4bebdb1b3beb8bda7a0bcb3bebba1bffcbda0b5\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/em><\/a><em>.<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Signal<\/em> is collaborating with\u00a0<em>The Modesto Focus\u00a0<\/em>through internships, with the <em>Signal\u2019s\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/csusignal.com\/staff_name\/katherine-zagone\/\">Katherine Zagone<\/a> serving as a reporter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/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 csusignal.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gallo Center for the Arts in downtown Modesto. Credit: Vivienne Aguilar \/ The Modesto Focus Modesto has lots to offer for folks looking to enjoy the warming weather as we enter spring this March. Here\u2019s a look at the major arts happenings including concerts, plays and other community events to check out this month. 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