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Modesto

As downtown comes alive in the evening, the range of community events and things to do in Modesto, CA offers something for every pace. The city's cultural heart beats strong with major performances at the Gallo Center for the Arts and a historic Art Deco movie house, the State Theatre. A strong community spirit is also evident in recurring street fairs and markets that draw locals together.

• A typical downtown evening can flow from dinner to a show at the Gallo Center for the Arts or a film at the historic State Theatre.
• Monthly events like DoMo First Fridays and the Monthly Art Walk activate the streets with local vendors, music, and art from spring through fall.
• The nightlife scene includes late-night dancing at spots like Palladium Nightclub and Crocodiles Nightclub, both located in the downtown core.