Modesto & the Valley
Bookshops, stages, community organizations, and local history.
Organization
Modesto Artists Movement
A Modesto nonprofit supporting local artists through performances, workshops, and community arts programs.
Place
Queen Bean Coffee & Social House
A downtown Modesto coffeehouse and social space hosting local music and arts events.
Place
The State Theatre
Independent and classic films, concerts, and comedy in Modesto’s historic Art Deco theatre.
Organization
Valley Improvement Projects
Community organizing for cleaner air, environmental justice, and the rights of Valley residents.
Place
Prospect Theater Project
A Modesto theater company presenting plays, staged radio performances, and arts workshops.
Organization
Modesto Peace/Life Center
A Modesto organization working for peace, social justice, and a sustainable environment through education and nonviolent action.
Organization
Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center
Readings, workshops, festivals, and youth poetry programs connecting poets and readers across Stanislaus County.
Organization
MoPride
Peer support, community events, and referrals for LGBTQ+ people across the Central Valley.
Shop
Burning Bridges Tattoo
A Modesto tattoo shop with work from its artists collected on the shop’s own account.