Modesto
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Stanislaus County's hub — ag economy that built Gallo and Bronco, downtown that's quietly grown a coffee scene most cities its size would envy.
Graffiti Summer was real, and Modesto still feels like American Graffiti. Stanislaus County's hub, ag economy that built Gallo and Bronco, downtown that's quietly grown a coffee scene most cities its size would envy. Tenth Street Place sets the civic tone; J Street brings the night out.
Wineries circle the city; Sciabica's Olive Oil too. The McHenry Mansion is worth the half-hour. State Theatre books touring acts. And the food: Mexican on Crows Landing that doesn't translate the menu, ramen in Vintage Faire that doesn't apologize for being in a mall, brunch on McHenry that reminds you Modesto eats well.
If you grew up here you know. If you didn't, this is what you're missing.
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Events in Modesto
Karaoke Night
3:30 AM · Run Around Sue's · Modesto
Get on up and sing your fave songs with all your friends.
Icons of Conquest: Bayeux Tapestry and Domesday Book
6:00 AM · Modesto
Hand & Foot Card Games
4:00 PM · Modesto Senior Citizens Center · Modesto
The Facial Social- Fall Skin Reset with Ego MODESTO
6:00 PM · Ego Beauty & Wellness Defined · Modesto
Paint Night at 18Seventy Brewery!
6:30 PM · 18SeventyBrewing Company · Modesto
Dark Comedy
7:30 PM · The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House · Modesto
Dark & Darker: A Dark Comedy Show
7:30 PM · The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House · Modesto
<h5>The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House | 1126 14th St, Modesto, CA<br /> Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM</h5> <p>Dark comedy with no limits! Northern California’s funniest comics tell the jokes they wouldn’t dare tell anywhere else. 18+ only.</p> <p>DARK AND DARKER<br /> California’s Premier Dark Comedy Event @ Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, Modesto, CA</p> <p>Some comedy crosses the line. This show forgot where the line was.</p> <p>Hosted by Marc Maple, Dark and Darker features a lineup of N
Dark & Darker: California's Premiere Dark Comedy Show
7:30 PM · The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House · Modesto
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Places in Modesto
Curated weekends
Experiences in Modesto
State-of-the-art 1,248-seat performing arts center hosting Broadway touring shows, concerts, comedy, ballet, and symphony. Opened 2007.
Celebrating Modesto's most famous son — George Lucas — and the car culture that inspired American Graffiti. Classic cars, movie memorabilia, and the story of how a small Valley town shaped Hollywood. A must-visit for anyone in the 209.
Savor organic coffee surrounded by VHS tapes and vintage vibes. A Modesto original that takes coffee culture seriously.
A calm and cultural spot with warm, inviting ambience that beautifully reflects the cafe's Latin roots.
Fine dining in downtown Modesto with seasonal California cuisine. The lobster bisque is legendary. Open Tue-Sat from 5:30 PM. Closed Sun-Mon.
Downtown Modesto's most sophisticated cocktail bar. Plush leather seating, expertly crafted cocktails, and a vibe that makes you forget you're in the Valley.
A cherished culinary destination in Modesto since 1988. Family-owned and operated, serving authentic Mexican food that keeps people coming back for decades.
A downtown Modesto original serving comfort food with Italian roots. Everything is made from scratch, the wine list is curated, and the vibe is pure old-world charm. Featured in 209 Magazine.
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Date Night in Downtown Modesto
Invalid Date · Modesto
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and a stroll under the Modesto Arch. Downtown Modesto does date night better than you think.
Downtown Modesto Hidden Gems
Invalid Date · Modesto
A slow afternoon through the quieter corners of downtown Modesto — VHS-decorated coffeehouses, tucked-away wine bars, and global tapas rooms the locals keep to themselves.
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