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Available now: Sign up here<\/a> for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Fruit Yard Amphitheater\u2019s 2026 season continues with a concert by country music star Scotty McCreery. Central West Ballet presents \u201cCinderella\u201d at the Gallo Center for the Arts, where the Modesto Symphony Orchestra will offer a 95th anniversary performance. There are plenty of festivals and other entertainment events coming up in the Modesto region from May 2-8.<\/p>\n Scotty McCreery will play the Fruit Yard Amphitheater, with Jackson Dean and John Morgan also on the bill. McCreery, 32, won \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d in 2011, launching him into country music stardom at age 17. Among his hits are \u201cDamn Strait,\u201d \u201cThis Is It,\u201d \u201cYou Time,\u201d \u201cIn Between\u201d and \u201cFive More Minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. May 8<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> The Fruit Yard Chicken Ranch Casino Resort Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $59.10-$96.10<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.thefruityardevents.com<\/a><\/p>\n Central West Ballet presents the classic fairytale \u201cCinderella\u201d at the Gallo Center. \u201cWith her broom and kitchen companions of mice, birds and cats, the girl full of cinders meets her Fairy Godmother and transforms into the ball\u2019s most beautiful and mysterious guest,\u201d according to the center\u2019s website. There will be a boutique in the lobby and fairytale parties on stage after each matinee where audience members can meet the characters.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 2 p.m. May 2-3; 7 p.m. May 2<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $51-$79<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Gallo Center Repertory Company will perform \u201cThe Da Vinci Code\u201d at the venue. The play, based on Dan Brown\u2019s bestselling book, follows Professor Robert Langdon, who becomes the center of a murder investigation. \u201cWhen cryptologist Sophie Neveu arrives at the scene, she alerts Robert that not only is he being asked to solve the crime, he is also the prime suspect. Soon they are in a race against time to clear Robert\u2019s name and decipher a labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever,\u201d the center\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 2 p.m. May 2-3, May 9-10; 7 p.m. May 7-8<\/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 Calidanza Dance Company presents \u201c\u00a1Festejos!,\u201d a celebration of Mexican heritage. The Cinco de Mayo show will be at the Gallo Center. Calidanza brings vibrant costumes, rhythmic footwork and the music of Mexico to its performances.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 7 p.m. May 5<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $45-$65<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.galloarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Modesto Symphony Orchestra\u2019s final classics concert of the season features \u201cCarmina Burana.\u201d The program will celebrate the MSO\u2019s 95th season, the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra\u2019s 45th season and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus\u2019 25th season. The presentation will combine brass, harmonies and voices.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 7:30 p.m. May 8-9<\/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 The all-ages Modesto RecFest is a celebration of outdoor recreation and includes a youth fishing clinic, paddling, bicycle rides, hiking, birdwatching, orienteering, disc golf and other activities. There will be equipment demonstrations, guided adventures and educational workshops.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Gateway Park, 100 10th St., Modesto<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n CALL:<\/b> 209-236-0330<\/p>\n South Modesto Businesses United presents its annual Cinco de Mayo parade and celebration along Crows Landing Road. The event will honor the \u201cDay of the Battle of Puebla.\u201d<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 11 a.m. May 2<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Crows Landing Road, Modesto<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n CALL:<\/b> 209-566-2300<\/p>\n The West Modesto Community Collaborative holds a Cinco de Mayo luncheon to honor the culture and contributions of farmworker and immigrant communities. Planned are music, tacos, aguas frescas and a student panel.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> 529 California Ave, Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $30<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> westmodestocollaborative.com<\/a><\/p>\n Get your fill as more than 40 vendors take part in this year\u2019s Modesto Taco Fest. Also planned for the day-into-evening event in downtown are Chihuahua races, ballet folklorico, luchadors, drinks, live music and more.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 2<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> I Street between 11th and 12th streets and 12th Street between J and I streets, Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $20 advance<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> modestotacofest.com<\/a><\/p>\n This year\u2019s Ceres Street Faire includes food, entertainment, car shows and vendors. A classic car show will be held on Saturday, with a lowrider car show planned for Sunday.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Downtown Ceres<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> cereschamberofcommerce.org\/events\/ceres-street-faire-2<\/a><\/p>\n Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto brings back its annual Cafe Shalom festival. A celebration of Jewish culture, the event includes food, music, a bake sale, gift shop and more.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $15 ages 4-10, free for ages 3 and under<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.cbsmodesto.org<\/a><\/p>\n Modesto native George Lucas\u2019 \u201cStar Wars\u201d film saga will be celebrated during the annual May the Fourth Be With You event. Planned at Tenth Street Plaza are a lightsaber battle at dusk, the Death Star pi\u00f1ata, live music by Horizon Point, movie characters, vendors and more.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 5-9 p.m. May 4<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Tenth Street Plaza, Modesto<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\nScotty McCreery<\/h2>\n
\u201cCinderella\u201d<\/h2>\n
\u201cThe Da Vinci Code\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Calidanza Dance Company<\/h2>\n
Modesto Symphony Orchestra<\/h2>\n
Modesto RecFest<\/h2>\n
Cinco de Mayo parade<\/h2>\n
Cinco de Mayo celebration<\/h2>\n
Taco fest<\/h2>\n
Ceres festival<\/h2>\n
Cafe Shalom<\/h2>\n
\u201cStar Wars\u201d fest<\/h2>\n