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This year’s special Fourth of July is behind us, but Merced County continues to offer a vibrant lineup of entertainment options.<\/p>\n
From a Tony Award-winning musical to popular cover band concerts, there’s a lot to look forward to next month.<\/p>\n
Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in August.<\/p>\n
You can see more events or add one you’d like to promote on the Sun-Star’s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com\/events.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> 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 WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 1, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Blaker Brewing – The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> tarmaceventvenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Scar Tissue<\/a> is a popular Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band based in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 8, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Garden Groove is a high-energy tribute band from Sacramento dedicated to capturing the essence of Sublime’s iconic sound, according to its website.<\/a><\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 14, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> “Come From Away” 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 WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 14-29.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Playhouse Merced<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> www.playhousemerced.com<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> “Lo que se queda” (“What Remains”) is a collection of short stories by author Sergio Javier Ramos Avalos.<\/a> It will have a special presentation and reading.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 22, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Merced Multicultural Arts Center<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> www.artsmerced.org<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Gypsy Dreams brings the music of Fleetwood Mac to life through an energetic, visually engaging concert experience inspired by the band’s most beloved era, its website says.<\/a><\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Aug. 28, 7 p.m<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/strong> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nBlues, Brews & BBQ<\/h2>\n
Scar Tissue: A Live Tribute To The Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/h2>\n
Garden Groove: A Live Tribute To Sublime<\/h2>\n
‘Come From Away’<\/h2>\n
‘Lo que se queda’ book launch<\/h2>\n
Gypsy Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac<\/h2>\n