Free Community Events

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


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

9/16/24, 10/21/24, 12/16/24, 1/20/25, 2/17/25, 3/17/25, 4/21/25, 5/19/25

12noon-1:30 pm

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

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/20/24

12 noon

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 on every Saturday 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! Book online at bit.ly/pilatesgallo.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/21/24, 9/28/24

9:00-10:00 am

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

9/21/24, 10/19/24, 11/16/24, 12/21/24, 1/18/25, 2/15/25, 3/15/25, 4/19/25, 5/17/25, 6/21/25

11:00-12:30 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

9/25/24, 10/30/24

9:30-10:00 am

Jamie Byous

Brown Bag Concert Series

Jamie Byous

As a solo acoustic artist, I have spent over ten years captivating audiences with my renditions of popular hits from the past to present-day tunes. My song collection is continuously updated, and I work diligently to refine my skills to ensure top-notch performances. What fuels me is my genuine love for music, which enables me to effortlessly engage any audience.

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

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

9/27/24

12 noon

Family Fun Festival

Family Fun Festival logo

Family Fun Festival

The Gallo Center for the Arts is pleased to present our second annual Family Fun Festival—a very special community event that will take over the Gallo Center Plaza and the Modesto Rotary Music Garden with a host of FREE activities. Join us for music, dancing, chalk art, lawn games, exotic reptiles, face painting, balloon animals and prize giveaways! No ticket purchase needed—just come and have fun!

Food trucks will be here, too, if you'd like to purchase hot dogs, frozen yogurt, ice cream or other tasty treats!

Gallo Center Plaza

9/29/24

1-4pm

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

12/15/24, 1/13/25, 2/12/25, 3/13/25, 5/12/25, 6/11/25

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