The fun is always on us at our special Community Events. Come join us!
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Big reveals are blooming this spring — get ready for the 25/26 Series lineup announcement!
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 is a Modesto band that plays the best music from all the decades. Featuring Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson!
8/22/25
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.
8/29/25, 9/26/25
10:00 am
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.
8/29/25
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!
9/5/25
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!
9/6/25 9:00am Sign Up
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).
9/12/25
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.
9/19/25
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.
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
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.
9/26/25
The Gallo Center for the Arts and the City of Modesto are pleased to present the third 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!
Co-Presented by the City of Modesto
Gallo Center Plaza
9/28/25
11 AM - 2 PM
