{"id":2364041,"date":"2026-04-08T13:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2364041"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:35:08","slug":"modesto-ca-events-april-11-17-concerts-rodeo-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/modesto-ca-events-april-11-17-concerts-rodeo-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Modesto CA events April 11-17: concerts, rodeo and more"},"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>Iconic bands will get the tribute treatment in shows at Modesto\u2019s Gallo Center for the Arts and State Theatre. The Oakdale Rodeo also will kick up some dust, among the entertainment options planned in the region April 11-17.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Bee Gees tribute<\/h2>\n<p>You Should Be Dancing \u2014 A Tribute to the Bee Gees will play at the Gallo Center. \u201cWith meticulous attention to detail, they capture the essence of the brothers Gibb, delivering an unbelievable experience that transports audiences back to the golden era of disco and beyond,\u201d the center\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. April 11<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $46-$76<\/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\">Grateful Dead tribute<\/h2>\n<p>Definitely Dead brings its Grateful Dead tribute to the State Theatre. With lighting, video and gear, \u201cDefinitely Dead is more than just a group of musicians in a tribute band \u2014 they\u2019re ambassadors of the Grateful Dead\u2019s enduring legacy&#8230;,\u201d the theater\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. April 11<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $39<\/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<figure class=\"photo-inline-\">\n<div class=\"img-container picture \">                        <figcaption>                                            Competition during the Oakdale Rodeo&#8217;s 68th year in 2019.                                                                                             Marty Bicek                                                                            <span class=\"credit\">The Modesto Bee<\/span>                                                            <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Oakdale Rodeo<\/h2>\n<p>The annual cowboy event returns, beginning with an April 11 parade at 9 a.m. that starts on West F Street at Gilbert Avenue, continues down F Street toward South Maag Avenue, ending at the Save Mart Shopping Center. The day will continue with a PRCA Rodeo with grand entry at 1:30 p.m. at the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds. That evening is a dance from 8 p.m.-midnight in the grounds\u2019 clubhouse. Admission is $10 for the 21-and-older dance, with live music and adult beverages. On Sunday, Cowboy Church is at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse. The PRCA Rodeo grand entry is at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> Various times (see above) April 11-12<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Oakdale Rodeo Grounds, 1624 E. F St.<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> Rodeo $10-$25, free to ages 6 and under<\/p>\n<p><b>ONLINE:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/oakdalerodeo.com\/\">oakdalerodeo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Rockabilly reunion<\/h2>\n<p>The Rockabilly Families Reunion Crazy Daze will take the stage at the State Theatre. The show features the John Clifton Blues Band, Bill Clifton\u2019s Chicken &amp; Whiskey Band, Daffney Payne Punk Rockabilly Band and Tony T and the Pendletons. All proceeds go to the nonprofit Peer Recovery Art Project.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 12:30 p.m. April 12<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto<\/p>\n<p><b>TICKETS:<\/b> $23 in advance, $28 day of<\/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<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\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_640\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG\" srcset=\"                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_480\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG 480w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_640\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG 640w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_768\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG 768w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_960\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG 960w,                    https:\/\/www.modbee.com\/public\/latest-news\/xa3m1m\/picture315280991\/alternates\/FREE_1140\/IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG 1140w                \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 750px, (min-width: 768px) 690px, 100vw\" width=\"1140\" height=\"738\" title=\"IMG_DF_Pollinator_2.jpg_3_1_0MHUBIEO_L549922626.JPG\" alt=\"The first Modesto Pollinator Festival was in 2019 at the La Loma Native Plant Garden.\"\/><figcaption>                                            The first Modesto Pollinator Festival was in 2019 at the La Loma Native Plant Garden.                                                                                            Deke Farrow                                                                            <span class=\"credit\">jfarrow@modbee.com<\/span>                                                            <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Pollinator fest<\/h2>\n<p>The Modesto Pollinator Festival features educational opportunities for all ages to learn about the pollinators and native plants in the Central Valley. There will be interactive activities in the Native Garden, food trucks, entertainment, a children\u2019s pollinator costume parade at 10:30 a.m., a beehive demonstration and more.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> La Loma Native Garden, 2000 Encina 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.lalomaneighborhood.org\/\">www.lalomaneighborhood.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Multicultural fair<\/h2>\n<p>The event Traveling Around MJC offers a community multicultural event at Modesto Junior College to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity and unity. Planned are booths, live performances, global food trucks, a DJ, dancing and more. Limited food tickets are available on a first-come basis.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 5-7:30 p.m. April 16<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> MJC East Campus Quad, 435 College 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:\/\/mjc.edu\/campuslife\/\">mjc.edu\/campuslife<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">MAPS program<\/h2>\n<p>Modesto Area Partners in Science\u2019s next presentation is \u201cMad Science of Sacramento \u2014 Spin, Bop, BOOM!\u201d \u201cEveryone will be amazed when the Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event, the MAPS website says. The show is for families and children of all ages.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. April 17<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Mary Stuart Rodgers Student Center, 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<h2 class=\"h2\">MJC concert<\/h2>\n<p>The Modesto Junior College department of music presents its 49th annual New Music Concert. The program will feature performances of original music by student, faculty and local composers. The award-winning compositions and performances from the 49th annual MJC Celebration of the Humanities student arts award contest will be presented.<\/p>\n<p><b>WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. April 10<\/p>\n<p><b>WHERE:<\/b> Modesto Junior College Performing and Media Arts Center Main Stage, 435 College Ave.<\/p>\n<p><b>ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n<p><b>CALL:<\/b> 209-575-6078<\/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. Iconic bands will get the tribute treatment in shows at Modesto\u2019s Gallo Center for the Arts and State Theatre. 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