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RIVER AREA CONCERTS

(EVENTS are listed below)

(Listed Alphabetically By Venue)

THE RIVER AREA

(Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Ripon, Riverbank, Oakdale)

Gallo Center For the Arts (Modesto):Scott McCreery 8/27; Gysy Kings 9/5; Loveryboy & Survivor 9/20; Peter Cetera 9/29; Bill Anderson 10/1; Paul Anka 10/8; Christopher Cross 10/11; Fabulous Thunderbirds 10/13; Lorrie Morgan 10/28; Sinbad 11/3; Petula Clark 11/12; Dave Koz Christmas Tour f/Peter White, Rick Braun and David Benoit 12/18; Brian Setzer Christmas 12/20. GalloArts.org

Grace-Ada Park (Modesto): Family Film Night 8/18-9/22. See Events Section below. MoBand.org

State Theatre (Modesto): TheState.org

Turlock Community Theatre: TurlockTheatre.org

VisitModesto.com * RiponChamber.org * Riverbank.org * VisitOakdale.com

STOCKTON & DELTA AREA
(Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy)

Bob Hope Theatre (Stockton): Yes 8/26; Kansas 9/9; Magic Men Live! 9/27; Theresa Caputo: The Long Island Medium 10/13. StocktonLive.com

Grand Theatre (Tracy): Dave Koz & Larry Graham 9/8; Y&T 1/6/18. AtTheGrand.org

Lodi Fairgrounds: GrapeFestival.com

Stockton Arena: Stockton Con 8/19-8/20; Alabama 11/10. StocktonLive.com

San Joaquin County Fairgounds:

University of Pacific-UOP (Stockton): Pacific.edu

VisitStockton.org * VisitLodi.com

MOTHER LODE & SIERRA FOOTHILLS
(Copperopolis, Sonora, Angels Camp, Murphys, Tuolumne)

Black Oak Casino (Tuolumne): Mayweather vs McGregor 8/26. BlackOakCasino.com

Copperopolis Town Square: Farmer's Market at the Square, Sundays from 10a-2p; Saturday Concerts in Sept: Fusebox 9/2; Max Headroom 9/9; Dakota Crossing 9/16; Dive Bar Poets 9/23; Faithfully - A Journey Tribute 9/30. CopperopolisTownSquare.com

Ironstone Vineyards (Murphys): Willie Nelson w/Kasey Musgraves 8/18; George Benson & Kenny G 9/9. IronstoneAmphitheatre.net

Jackson Casino: Taste of Amador County 8/19; The Temptations Revue 9/2; Styx 9/17; Harvest Brew Fest 10/14; Morris Day & The Time 12/9; Cheech & Chong 12/15. JacksonCasino.com

GoCalaveras.com

BAY AREA & CENTRAL COAST

(SF, Oakland, San Jose, Livermore, Napa Valley, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Monterey)

AT&T Park/SF Giants (SF): SFGiants.com

Bill Graham Auditorium (SF): Jimmy Buffett 10/19;  BillGrahamCivicAuditorium.com

Davies Symphony Hall (SF): ApeConcerts.com

Fillmore (SF): TheFillmore.com

Fox Theatre (Oakland): Steve Winwood 9/6; Bill Maher 10/15; Van Morrison 10/20-10/21; Michael McDonald & Marc Cohn 11/16.   ApeConcerts.com

Fox Theatre (Redwood City): FoxRWC.com

Great American Music Hall (SF): SlimsPresents.com

Greek Theatre (Berkeley): Willie Nelson & Family 8/19; Idina Menzel 8/26. TheGreekTheatreBerkeley.com

Levi's Stadium/SF 49ers (Santa Clara): Coldplay 10/4. LevisStadium.com  49ers.com

Mountain Winery (Saratoga): Seal 8/17; Pat Benatar & Toto 8/23; Dwight Yokum 8/27; Yes 8/28; ZZ Top & The Doobie Brothers 8/29; Chicago 8/30; Lost 80s Tour w/Spandau Ballet, Cutting Crew, Wang Chung, Berlin, Missing Persons, Naked Eyes, The Motels and Pretty Poison 9/2; I Love the 90s w/Salt-N-Pepa, Color Me Badd, Young MC and O-Town 9/3; Steve Winwood 9/5; George Benson & Kenny G 9/7; Indigo Girls 9/8; Ron White 9/9; Gypsy Kings 9/10; Il Divo 9/17; Beach Boys 9/22; Adam Ant 9/28; Jeff Dunham 9/29; Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys 9/13. MountainWinery.com

Oakland Coliseum/Oracle Arena/Oakland Raiders & Oakland A's: Scorpion & Megadeth 10/4; Depeche Mode 10/10; Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull 10/28; Bruno Mars 11/3; Fall Out Boy 11/14; Guns N Roses 11/21. Coliseum.com Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com

Paramount Theatre (Oakland): Mary J. Blige 9/9; Paramore 9/24; Chris Rock 10/26-10/29; Temptations & Four Tops 11/4. ParamountTheatre.com

Regency Ballroom (SF): TheRegencyBallroom.com

San Jose State Event Center: SJSU.edu

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Bands On the Beach (Fridays nights): Gin Blossoms 8/18; TBA 8/25; Papa Doo Run Run 9/1. Movies On the Beach (Wednesday nights): The Princess Bride 8/16. BeachBoardwalk.com

SAP Center/San Jose Sharks (San Jose): Marvel Universe Live 8/17-8/20; Marc Anthony 10/6; Depeche Mode 10/8; Linkin Park 10/18; Katy Perry 11/14. SAPCenter.com

Shoreline Amphitheater (Mountain View): Dirks Bentley 8/20; Kings of Leon 8/24; One Republic w/Fitz & The Tantrums 8/26; Foriegner & Cheap Trick 9/2; Nickelback & Daughtry 9/3; Florida-Georgia Line 9/16; Jason Aldean 9/30; Luke Bryan & Brett Eldridge 10/14; Zac Brown 10/27. MountainViewAmphitheater.com

Wente Vineyards (Livermore): Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs 8/15; Seal 8/16; Pat Benatar & Toto 8/21; Dwight Yokum & Los Lobos 8/22; Smokey Robinson 8/30; Collective Soul 8/31; George Thorogood 9/19. WenteVineyards.com

Warfield (SF): Kansas 9/12; Joe Bonamassa 10/19-10/20; . TheWarfieldTheatre.com

Yoshi's (Oakland): David Benoit 8/16-8/17. Yoshis.com

SFGov.org/Visitors * VisitOakland.org * SanJose.org/Events * VisitSantaCruz.com * VisitTriValley.com (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin)

SACRAMENTO AREA / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
(Sacramento, Elk Grove, Lincoln, Auburn, Placerville)

Crest Theatre (Sac): Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 9/8; Lalah Hathaway 9/10; Ben Folds 9/26; Asleep At the Wheel 11/17; CrestSacramento.com

Golden 1 Center (Sac):  Marvel Universe Live 9/14-9/17; Janet Jackson 10/3; Imagine Dragons 10/4; Katy Perry 1/31/18. Golden1Center.com

Sacramento Community Center Theatre: Doobie Brothers 8/23; Beach Boys 9/21; Johnny Mathis 9/24;  SacramentoCommunityCenterTheater.com

Sacramento Convention Center: SacramentoConventionCenter.com

Thunder Valley Casino (Lincoln): Pat Benatar w/Toto 8/25; Chicago 9/1; Rewind Fest: Lost 80s Live w/Berlin, Missing Persons, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, Pretty Poison, Naked Eyes and more 9/3; CCR & Three Dog Night 9/15. ThunderValleyResort.com

OldTownAuburnCa.com * VisitAuburnCa.com * ElDoradoCountyFair.com 

FRESNO AREA (Fresno, Merced, Clovis, Madera)

Tower Theatre (Fresno): Paula Poundstone 9/28; Mindi Abair & The Bone Shakers 9/30. TowerTheatreFresno.com

Save Mart Center (Fresno): Marc Anthony 9/15; Janet Jackson 9/24; Tim McGraw & Faith Hill 9/29; Linkin Park with Snoop Dogg 10/17; Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull 10/20; Bruno Mars 11/2. SaveMartCenter.com

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RIVER AREA EVENTS

(For the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills)

(Listed By Date)

Family Film Night (Modesto): 8/18-9/15; Grace Ada Park, Friday nights at dusk. Free admission; films are shown at Mancini Bowl in the park. Aug 18 Finding Dory; Aug 25 The Secret Life of Pets; Sep 1 The Lego Batman Movie; Sep 8 Beauty & The Beast (2017); Sep 15 Pete's Dragon; Sep 22 Moana. 209-577-5344.

Edible Extravaganza 2017 (Modesto): Modesto Center Plaza, Thur, Sept 7th, beginning at 5pm. Taste food and beverages from dozens of local  growers, beverage makers, confectioners, vintners, and more. Proceeds benefit the Center For Human Services. TIX: CenterForHumanServices.org. LISTEN TO WIN FREE TICKETS ON THE RIVER 105.5.

Bacon Fest (Lathrop): Del'Osso Family Farms, Sept 9 & 10; live music on two stages, bacon eating contests, pig races, Adam Richman of Man vs Food; cooking demos, beer and wine, arts & crafts, and more. Free parking; tickets are $25 for adults, 12.50 for kids 6-14. 9a-7:30p both days. For more, visit BaconFest.com, or DellOssoFarms.com.

Greek Food Festival (Modesto): Sept 16 & 17 at Greek Orthodox Church, 313 Tokay Avenue. Enjoy authentic Greek food and drinks, dancing, coffee house, marketplace, bakery with Greek pastries - and much more. 12p-9p Sat/11a-7p Sun. Dine here or take-out! For tickets and more information, visit GOAnnuciation.org.

Grade-Ada Oktoberfest (Modesto): Sept 23; Grade-Ada Park, 5p-midnight, loads of German food, beer, music, sing-a-longs, and dancing. Must be 21 or older; $20 a person. See the event's Facebook page for more details.

Battle of the Paddle (Modesto): Oct 6; Modesto Center Plaza, 6p. Watch or play! Over 30 local businesses will go head-to-head with the general public in tournament-style Ping Pong games. Kids and adults are invited to join the family fun. Tickets are $100 each, and include cocktails, drinks, and the games. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Stanislaus County. BGCStanislaus.org.

Internation Heritage Festival (Modesto): Oct 7; 11a-5p; MJC-East Campus on College Avenue. This is a family-friendly celebration of diversity with music and dancing, food and drinks, cultural booths and things for the kids to do. Admission is free. For more visit, InternationalFestivalModesto.org.

Riverbank Cheese & Wine Expo: Oct 14 & 15. RiverbankCheeseAndWine.org

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