David Foster will play the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Gallo Center for the Arts
Comedian Bill Engvall swings through the Gallo Center for the Arts again, this time on his farewell tour, while hit-making songwriter David Foster also returns. Bluesman Tommy Castro plays at the State Theatre. They’re just part of top entertainment options in Modesto Jan. 15-20.
Comedian’s farewell
Bill Engvall brings his farewell tour to the Gallo Center with a pair of shows. Engvall is retiring from stand-up comedy with his “Here’s Your Sign, It’s Finally Time” tour. The comedian connects with audiences by sharing the humor in everyday situations.
WHEN: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 15
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$79
ONLINE: galloarts.org
“Price is Right Live”
“The Price Is Right Live,” an interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “come on down” and win, returns to the Turlock Community Theatre. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly even a new car. The production includes games from the long-running TV show.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $31-$51
ONLINE: turlocktheatre.org
David Foster
David Foster has written hits for a host of stars including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Natalie Cole, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Gloria Estefan. He returns to the Gallo Center accompanied by vocalists and musicians to explore the music of his career.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $79-$99
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
Tommy Castro and his band bring their blues, R&B and rock back to the State Theatre. The musician’s latest album, “Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came To Town,” tells the story of a young man working on his family farm who gets bitten by the blues bug.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 15
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $28-$38
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Classic Albums Live
Musicians will replicate Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Chronicle, Vol. 1,” the band’s 1976 greatest hits collection at the Gallo Center. Songs include “Proud Mary,” “Lodi,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “Run Through the Jungle,” “Green River” and more.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$59
ONLINE: galloarts.org
