Yacht rock, ABBA tribute band highlight Merced County entertainment in April
Now that spring has arrived, there are plenty of options to get outside before it gets too hot. But there also some fun events at indoor local venues.
Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in April.
You can see more events or add one you’d like to promote on the Sun-Star’s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com/events.
Ride Captain Ride: A Live Tribute to Yacht Rock’s Greatest Hits
WHAT: Ride Captain Ride is a Northern California-based yacht rock tribute band. It plays smooth, soft rock hits of the 1970s and 1980s.
WHEN: April 3, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
Legend Zeppelin: A Tribute to the Legendary Led Zeppelin
WHAT: Legend Zeppelin is a Visalia-based tribute band that plays music from the catalog of legendary English rockers Led Zeppelin.
WHEN: April 10, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
Bhangra in the Pind
WHAT: A high-energy celebration of traditional Punjabi music and dance, featuring lively bhangra performances with dhol drum rhythms.
WHEN: April 11, 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater
ONLINE: www.blakerbrewing.com
ABRA Cadabra: ABBA tribute band
WHAT: ABRA Cadabra, Vancouver’s renowned ABBA tribute band, will be playing in Merced for the first time. Hear the magic of ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “Waterloo,” “Fernando” and more.
WHEN: April 15, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
Global Arts in Concert, presented by UC Merced
WHAT: The concert will feature performances by university faculty and guest artists.
WHEN: April 17, 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
Merced County Spring Fair
WHAT: There will be fair food, livestock exhibits, entertainment and more as the Merced County Spring Fair kicks off in Los Banos.
WHEN: April 29 to May 3
WHERE: Los Banos Fairgrounds, 403 F St., Los Banos
ONLINE: www.countyofmerced.com/3880/Spring-Fair
Aggie Fest: Suds & Sausage Sampler
WHAT: The event features a variety of beers, cheeses, sausages, live music and a silent auction. It’s an opportunity to connect with the community while supporting Merced College agriculture.
WHEN: April 17
WHERE: Merced College AGIT Building, 3600 M St., Merced
ONLINE: shorturl.at/aihz1
Jacked Up Country Music Festival
WHAT: The country music festival is an all-day-and-night music event with multiple solo artists and bands, including the popular Central Valley group Blue Line.
WHEN: April 25
WHERE: The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater
ONLINE: shorturl.at/IA1OR
