World Cup on the big screen, more entertainment in Modesto

The National Theater has ventured into sports with plans to show two World Cup matches on its big screen. The Vienna Boys’ Choir brings its festive performance to the Gallo Center for the Arts, and there will be magic, too. They are one of the top entertainment events in the area from November 19th to 25th.

Country World Cup

The National Theater of Modesto will bring the World Cup to the big screen. The theater will show two games: England v USA and Mexico v Argentina. Tickets include the live broadcast and a hot dog with chips and soda.

when: England v USA November 25 at 11am; Mexico vs. Argentina November 26 at 11am

Where: National Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

Tickets: $20 adults, $12 children 12 and under

online: www.thestate.org

Vienna Boys’ Choir

For six centuries, the Vienna Boys’ Choir has been delighting music lovers all over the world. The group’s “Christmas in Vienna” program comes to the Gallo Center for the Arts to showcase their sound in a program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical compositions, pop hits and holiday hits.

when: 7:30 p.m. 22

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

Tickets: $29-$69

online: www.galloarts.org

magician roblake

The magician brought his “Roblake Magic” creation to the Gallo Center. His performances continue to delight audiences on television, casinos, arenas and theaters across the country and around the world. He also appeared on “America’s Got Talent.”

when: November 5 at 20 pm

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

Tickets: $29-$79

online: www.galloarts.org

flamenco guitarist

Jose Antinio Rodriguez brings his skills to the Misterlin Gallery in Modesto. The flamenco guitarist has performed at international festivals, sharing the stage with Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, Astor Piazzola, Alejandro Sanz, Joan Báez, George Benson, Arturo Sandoval and many others. The show benefits children’s art education programs of Red Tie Arts and the Central California Art Association.

when: November 8:19

Where: Misterlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto

Tickets: 50 U.S. dollars

online: www.red-tie.org

Holiday Theater

Sierra Repertory Theater presents “Christmas Foundling” in Columbia. In 1850, two ill-tempered miners agree to raise an orphan. Ten years later, a boy’s life is interrupted by the arrival of a woman looking for his lost family.

when: Various times until December 18th

Where: Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia

Tickets: $20-$44

online: www.sierrarep.org