Classic rock band set to perform its many hits in Turlock. See who and when
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The Marshall Tucker Band will bring its Southern rock classic hits from the 1970s to Turlock Community Theatre. There are more shows and cultural events on the schedule in the Modesto region from Feb. 21-27.
The Marshall Tucker Band
Turlock Community Theatre will host Southern rock’s The Marshall Tucker Band. The hit-making group formed in 1972 and has more than 20 studio albums and several live releases. Among its biggest songs are “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain” “Long Hard Ride” and “Ramblin’.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $64-$84
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Legends of Country
Legends of Country is a tribute production to the biggest names in country music. Coming to the Gallo Center, the show will feature the songs of legendary stars including Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$85
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
The Doo Wop Project
The Doo Wop Project brings its new show, “Echoes of the Street,” to the Gallo Center. The production features a band as well as five Broadway artists from hit productions such as “Jersey Boys,” “A Bronx Tale,” “Beautiful” and “Motown: The Musical.”
WHEN: 5 p.m. Feb. 22
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$65
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
BYU Dance Ensemble
BYU International Dance Ensemble will bring its show “Journey” to the Gallo Center. The program “invites audiences to explore the ties that bind us across generations through the art of folk dance,” according to the center’s website.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $26-$36
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live, created by the musical team behind the hit movie “Drumline,” returns to the Gallo Center. With choreography and percussion, DRUMLine Live “pays homage to the show-style marching popularized at historically black colleges and universities,” the center’s website says.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 26
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$75
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Gospel Jam
“Gospel Jam: A Celebration of Faith, Culture, and Community” will be presented by the United Black Student Unions of California (UBSUC) – Central Region. Coming to the State Theatre, Gospel Jam “is a dynamic celebration that brings together students, families, and community members for an evening of uplifting music, powerful performances, and cultural unity,” according to the theater’s website.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 21
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$25
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
Black History Month luncheon
The Cesar Chávez Community Celebration Committee invites the public to its third annual Black History Month Empowerment Luncheon. The theme this year is “Blacks in Ministry,” and several pastors are slated to speak at the event in Modesto. RSVP before Feb. 23.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 25
WHERE: Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St., Modesto
TICKETS: $30, $25 seniors, students, veterans
CALL: 209-303-2664 or 209-704-6083
Lunar New Year event
Asian Market will welcome the Year of the Horse at its Lunar New Year Celebration in Modesto. It will feature Leung’s White Crane Dragon Lion Dance Association and informational booths. The store itself will close from 10 a.m. to noon for the event.
WHEN: 10:45 a.m. Feb. 21
WHERE: Asian Market, 2425 McHenry Ave., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/asianmarketmodesto
MAPS program
Modesto Area Partners in Science presents “The Foothill Physics Show” with Frank Cascarano and David Marasco. An educational and interactive event, it was started in 2007 by the two Foothill College physics instructors. With magic, physics and entertainment, the show intends to make physics fun and approachable for children of all ages.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27
WHERE: Sierra Hall room 132, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.mjc.edu/sem/maps.html
This story was originally published February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Classic rock band set to perform its many hits in Turlock. See who and when."
