Free Community Events

The fun is always on us at our special Community Events. Come join us!


Pilates at the Music Garden with Studio V

Saturday Sessions with Studio V in the Music Garden

Get invigorated, get energized, get in SHAPE with Studio V Pilates Studio this summer! What a wonderful way to have fun and enjoy great company in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden.

$15 suggested donation per person per class. Proceeds benefit the Gallo Center!

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

6/7/25 9:00am Sign Up

7/5/25 9:00am Sign Up

8/2/25 9:00am Sign Up

9/6/25 9:00am Sign Up

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE WITH DRUM LOVE

Full Moon Drum Circle with Drum Love

Under the light of the full moon, let us celebrate the release and completion of another cycle of astronomical rhythm with a drum circle in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden.

Bring your own drum/percussion/instrument or use one of ours. More information at www.drum-love.com.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

5/12/25, 6/11/25

Full Moon/evenings from 7pm-8:30pm

COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE WITH DRUM LOVE

Community Drum Circle with Drum Love

Join us the third Saturday of each month in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden for a family-friendly community drum circle using in-the-moment music as the format for connecting people together in the magic of rhythm.

Bring a drum/percussion/found sound or use one of ours. Free event. Everyone welcome. More information at www.drum-love.com.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

5/17/25, 6/21/25, 9/20/25, 10/18/25, 11/15/25, 12/20/25, 1/17/26, 2/21/26, 3/21/26, 4/18/26, 5/16/26, 6/20/26, 7/18/26

11:00-12:30 pm

MONDAY LUNCHTIME DRUM CIRCLE WITH DRUM LOVE

Monday Lunchtime Drum Circle with Drum Love

Join us for our monthly Monday afternoon drum circle in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden. Grab some lunch then join the fun. Take an adult recess!

Bring your own drum/percussion/found sound or use one of ours. Free event. Everyone welcome. More information at www.drum-love.com.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

5/19/25

12noon-1:30 pm

STANISLAUS COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME IN THE MORO MUSIC GARDEN

Stanislaus County Library Storytime in the MoRo Music Garden

The Stanislaus County Library brings their wonderful storytime outdoors in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden. Come hear new and classic picture books, dance and make music, and participate in other fun activities. Open to preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

5/30/25, 6/27/25, 7/25/25, 8/29/25, 9/26/25

10:00 am

Mapuana

Brown Bag Concert Series

Mapuana

Mapuana has a soft and mature soulful vocal style. Coupled with her versatile guitar skills she sets a mood that is comfortable and relaxing and has something everyone can connect with.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

7/11/25

12 noon

Mitchell Dill Music

Brown Bag Concert Series

Mitchell Dill Music

Mitchell Dill has been singing and playing guitar for over 15 years, and plays blues, rock, folk, country and pop music. He plays modern music, to old classics from the 50's- NOW! He loves playing music and is a regular guest artist at many local venues around Modesto.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

7/18/25

12 noon

Téa Noelle

Brown Bag Concert Series

Téa Noelle

Téa Noelle is an emerging singer-songwriter, performer, and music producer from California. With a warm and sultry vibe, smooth and refined vocals, and rhythmic acoustic guitar skills - she describes her versatile musical style as “indie R&B with a jazzy pop flow.”

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

7/25/25

12 noon

JAKE

Brown Bag Concert Series

JAKE

Jake is a seasoned singer-songwriter spanning influences as wide ranging as James Taylor and Frank Zappa. A heavy dose of folk with a sprinkling of many different styles.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

8/1/25

12 noon

The Vibes

Brown Bag Concert Series

The Vibes

The Vibes is Joe Barretta and Gary Nelson on guitars and vocals, Steve Ashman on bass, and David Rogers on Drums. They approach and covers and original songs in an experimental way. When you hear them play, you never know what’s going to happen musically, and fans love that element of surprise.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

8/8/25

12 noon

Matt Davis

Brown Bag Concert Series

Matt Davis

Matt Davis is an American singer-songwriter. Born in Alaska, currently living in central California. He is the lead singer of the band Lankford.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

8/15/25

12 noon

Third Party Band

Brown Bag Concert Series

Third Party Band

Third Party is a Modesto band that plays the best music from all the decades. Featuring Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson!

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

8/22/25

12 noon

Western Bound

Brown Bag Concert Series

Western Bound

Western Bound is Modesto’s favorite honky-tonk band! Made up of seasoned musicians who have opened for groups such as Old Dominion, Kellie Pickler, Marshall Tucker Band, Devin Dawson, Big & Rich, and Maren Morris, they are excited to be bringing their brand of hot-rodded country to downtown.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

8/29/25

12 noon

D.E. Cutler Band

Brown Bag Concert Series

D.E. Cutler Band

We are the The D.E.Cutler band! A trio of musicians with unmistakable drive and passion for the heart and soul of music expressed through the harmonious motifs of reggae, blues, soul, and country! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see unique multi-instrumentalists and singers take music to the next level!

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/5/25

12 noon

BrownieJam

Brown Bag Concert Series

BrownieJam

BrownieJam are a Father/Son classic rock duo specializing in familiar songs from the 1960s onward. Most of the tunes we cover are what we think are some of the best of 60s and 70s rock music and more (Of course, what's best is always open to debate, and rightly so).

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/12/25

12 noon

Ronnie & PJ

Brown Bag Concert Series

Ronnie & PJ

Husband and wife duo, Ronnie Joy & PJ, have been making music together since high school. Twenty years of marriage and three kids later, music has been the unchanging thread connecting every aspect of their lives. They offer a unique blend of acoustic covers and originals that resonate with audiences of all ages. Their fun, lighthearted, and flirtatious vibe on stage reflects their deep connection and shared passion for making music, leaving listeners feeling uplifted.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/19/25

12 noon

David Perez Band

Brown Bag Concert Series

David Perez Band

The David Perez Band is an award winning band, that performs popular long-standing and current hits in both English and Spanish. ¿No hablas español? Don’t worry, the award-winning David Perez Band will make you want to get on your feet and dance, no matter the language. This five-generation family band are masters of Tejano music, a diverse genre that combines sounds from Mexico, America, and Europe. Tejano (literally Texan) could only come from Texas and is a testament to the strength of our shared, rich, cultural history.

Sponsored by Beard, Oak Valley Community Bank and Downtown Modesto Partnership. Supported by Yogurt Mill.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/26/25

12 noon