Mariachi, folk, hard rock music acts highlight Merced County entertainment in May
The weather outside is heating up and so is the entertainment scene in Merced.
Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in May.
You can see more events or add one you’d like to promote on the Sun-Star’s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com/events.
Paranormal Cirque Voodoo
WHAT: Cirque Italia brings a thrilling, cabaret-style circus show under a black and red tent to the Merced County Fairgrounds.
WHEN: May 1-4
WHERE: Merced County Fair, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced
ONLINE: cirqueitalia.com/Paranormal-Cirque
Mariachi Los Camperos
WHAT: Mariachi Los Camperos is considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world. The group has five Grammy nominations and has taken home three Grammy Awards.
WHEN: May 8, 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
The Carole King & James Taylor Story
WHAT: This loving tribute takes you on an incredible journey through the careers of King, the six-time Grammy Award winner and 20-time platinum hitmaker, and Taylor, an American folk legend and five-time Grammy winner.
WHEN: May 13, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
René Vaca Tour
WHAT: René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.
WHEN: May 15, 8 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
Merced Art Festival Week
WHAT: The event features large-scale murals, immersive art installations, live performances, artist demos and vendors.
WHEN: May 18–25
WHERE: Downtown Merced
ONLINE: www.instagram.com/p/DWQkStIlamW
4th annual Tribute to Merced Legends Concert
WHAT: Performances will be by The Akoustics, featuring John Albano and guests Cheryl Lockett and Natalie Albano; and Sound Remedy with guest Mike Hammar. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Merced Cancer Center.
WHEN: May 22, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
Piper The Musical
WHAT: This is a one-night-only performance of a new production, “Piper the Musical,” by Eric Stephen Bocks.
WHEN: May 30, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
ONLINE: www.artsmerced.org
Unchained: The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Show
WHAT: This Van Halen tribute concert will focus on the David Lee Roth era of the legendary rock band.
WHEN: May 30
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
