{"id":2512485,"date":"2026-07-22T13:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2512485"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:21:50","slug":"merced-county-entertainment-highlights-for-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/merced-county-entertainment-highlights-for-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Merced County entertainment highlights for August"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This year\u2019s special Fourth of July is behind us, but Merced County continues to offer a vibrant lineup of entertainment options.<\/p>\n

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From a Tony Award-winning musical to popular cover band concerts, there\u2019s a lot to look forward to next month.<\/p>\n

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Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in August.<\/p>\n

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You can see more events or add one you\u2019d like to promote on the Sun-Star\u2019s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com\/events.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Blues, Brews & BBQ<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Enjoy blues music, cold beer and yummy barbecue. Bands include Shane Dwight, Mike Hammar & The Nails, and The Mofo Party Band Clifton Brothers.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 1, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Blaker Brewing – The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> tarmaceventvenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Scar Tissue: A Live Tribute To The Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Scar Tissue<\/a> is a popular Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band based in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 8, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Garden Groove: A Live Tribute To Sublime<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Garden Groove is a high-energy tribute band from Sacramento dedicated to capturing the essence of Sublime\u2019s iconic sound, according to its website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 14, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018Come From Away\u2019<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> \u201cCome From Away\u201d is a Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story of 6,579 airline passengers unexpectedly grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 14-29.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Playhouse Merced<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> www.playhousemerced.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018Lo que se queda\u2019 book launch<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> \u201cLo que se queda\u201d (\u201dWhat Remains\u201d) is a collection of short stories by author Sergio Javier Ramos Avalos.<\/a> It will have a special presentation and reading.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 22, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Merced Multicultural Arts Center<\/p>\n

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

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Gypsy Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Gypsy Dreams brings the music of Fleetwood Mac to life through an energetic, visually engaging concert experience inspired by the band\u2019s most beloved era, its website says.<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> Aug. 28, 7 p.m<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jim Silva<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Modesto Bee<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n