Event Calendar

Modesto is the official center of California. The best dining, the best shows and the best in living are all here; Modesto View has the authoritative  and most up to date calendar of events for Modesto, Ca.

In the great city of 219,000 people with a county of 450,000 people, you will find incredible independent restaurants, things to do for families , national caliber performers like Styx, Social Distortion, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, John Legend,  Dwight Yoakam, Hootie and the Blowfish, Vertical Horizon, Avril Lavigne, Grandaddy, Megan Slankard, Matt Nathanson, Chris Isaak, Willie Nelson and many more.

Modesto is the home to  Porchfest in May, Graffiti Summer in June, Music in the Plaza from May to October, DOMO First Fridays, ModStock in August, Picnic at the Pops in September, the annual MAMA Music Awards in October and Rockin’ Holiday in December. 

We have some great art galleries, museums, and points of interest. There are new things to see and lots of music at the Gallo Center, State Theater, Prospect Theatre, the Fruit Yard and the new Intermission and Modesto Junior College.

Many of our local restaurants, bars & breweries have live music most nights of the week that also serve fantastic food and drinks.     

Take your kids to events at the Great Valley Museum, the Graffiti USA Museum and the Modesto  McHenry Museum and learn about our city.

Most of all, have fun in Modesto! Checkout out our event listings below, then get going and go do something. Have an event for our Modesto event calendar? Let us know and we will get it live. Email us your events at events@modestoview.com or post your own right now.

Most of all, have fun in Modesto! Checkout out our event listings below, then get going and go do something. Have an event for our Modesto event calendar? Let us know and we will get it live. Email us your events at events@modestoview.com or post your own right now.

event calendar

The Flowers Art Show

The Flowers Art Show

Go Modesto: The Flowers Art ShowArt and Music have always gone hand in hand, and on Friday, March 15th, at 6 pm, The Fowers invited their friends to join them for a night of artistic magic. The Flowers will be joined by Salacious Wizard Cult and Druid Oz & the Fuzz Monks, along with over 20 visual artists […]

By March 11, 2024 Read More →
Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Presents the 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir

Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Presents the 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir

Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Presents the 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir Modesto, CA – Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation and the Board of Supervisors present the 8th Annual Egg Hunt taking place at Modesto Reservoir on March 23, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt will feature four huge […]

By March 10, 2024 Read More →
Ska Patrick’s Day

Ska Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day or Ska Patrick’s Day and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin’s 4th Anniversary at Five Eye Brewing 1920 Foundry Ct # B1, Ceres, on March 17th, 6-10 pm. Enjoy a night of Rocksteady and Ska with performances by The Bracers(Modesto), Belmont Sound System(Fresno), and Sacto Storytellers(members of Filibuster Sacramento). Seleter Dave […]

By March 6, 2024 Read More →
Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

Performing View – It’s It Doozy!

PerformingView By Chris Murphy March is going to be a doozy! There are new events and performance popping up everywhere and we are only going to be able to scratch the surface this month. There is everything from indie plays, celebrity blockbusters, to enchanting cirque productions. The Gallo Center has events lined up for everyone. […]

Don’t Miss the Golden State Road Warriors

Don’t Miss the Golden State Road Warriors

Don’t Miss the Golden State Road Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Team Play in Modesto!By James Costello The league champion Golden State Road Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Team, sponsored by the NBA Golden State Warriors, will visit Modesto for a KCPB Community Radio 95.5 FM fundraising event. This one-of-a-kind audience-interactive event will occur from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. […]

By February 29, 2024 Read More →
MSO Performs Gershwin’s An American In Paris

MSO Performs Gershwin’s An American In Paris

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS GERSHWIN’S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS AND YOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMS SPRING CONCERT IN FEBRUARY   February 9 & 10, 2024 – Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, and Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps (Of a Spring Morning)  February 10, 2024 – Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform […]

By January 9, 2024 Read More →
CrabFeed Season

CrabFeed Season

Is there a better more mouthwatering way to satiate your appetite? Not just for a delicious night out but also for giving to great causes. It is Crab Feed Season and it seems like every Non-Profit is hungry for donations and is boiling water and melting butter. These events are some of the biggest fundraisers for very […]

By January 4, 2024 Read More →
MAMAView: Rockin Holidays

MAMAView: Rockin Holidays

MAMAView: Rockin’ Holiday and Seasonal CheerBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went shopping for gifts on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, I hope you supported local businesses. It is crucial to support our locally owned establishments, including restaurants, bars, and cafes, especially those that promote local music. Rockin’ Holiday […]

By December 4, 2023 Read More →
GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are Special

GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are Special

GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are SpecialRoddy Radiation guitarist for one of the most Iconic bands from the late 70s early 80s The Specials is kicking off his West Coast Tour at Rancho Fresco Cantina in Downtown Modesto on November 16th. Performing originals and songs he wrote for the Specials like “Rat Race,” “Hey Little Rich Girl,” […]

By November 1, 2023 Read More →
BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival

BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival

BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell  Nestled in the gorgeous woods of Tuolumne County in the city of Sonora, is a barn surrounded by several groves of apple trees. Those groves were purchased by Jay & Judy Watson back when Indigeny Reserve was just an idea. At first, he sold the […]

By September 30, 2023 Read More →
Max Ska n P

Max Ska n P

GoModesto: Max Ska n P  This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]

By September 21, 2023 Read More →
Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes

Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes

Carnegie Arts Center Kid’s ClassesBy Brandilyn Mitchell My little and I recently attended the Toddler “Let’s Explore Art!” class offered at the Carnegie Arts Center. It was a four-week long class geared towards littles ages 4-6. It was really fun getting to explore art using play. In this sensory based class taught by Mrs. Alyssa […]

By September 5, 2023 Read More →
Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts

Automobiles and the Arts By Carly Russell  Automobile License Plate Collectors Meet Are you fascinated by the history and design of license plates? Do you have a passion for collecting unique and rare plates from around the world? Look no further than the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum […]

By September 2, 2023 Read More →
GoModesto: This is Ska

GoModesto: This is Ska

Go Modesto-This is SKA Hey you, don’t watch that, Watch this! This is the heavy heavy monster sound,  The nuttiest sound around, So if you’ve come in off the street, And you’re beginning to feel the heat, Well listen, buster, You better start to move your feet, To the rockinest, rock-steady beat! On August 12th […]

By August 3, 2023 Read More →
Stop MAMA Time

Stop MAMA Time

Stop, MAMA TimeBy Middagh Goodwin23It’s an exciting time of year again, as we eagerly await the call for MAMA nominees from within the 209 area code. The ModestoView calendar serves as our guide, allowing us to note many events and performances throughout the year. This gives us a unique perspective when summer comes to an end […]

By July 31, 2023 Read More →