Events Calendar
Modesto Artist Movement hosts events throughout the year, ranging from annual traditions, to special one-off events, to ongoing classes and workshops. See the full list of upcoming events below!
October Cameras & Cocktails
Come for the photos, stay for the connections, and leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of art. Don't miss out—join us at Lofi Labs for Cameras & Cocktails and help us celebrate and elevate the arts in Modesto!
Poetry Slam Camp
Poetry Slam Camp is an exciting, transformative program dedicated to empowering young poets on their spoken word journey.
October Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
Step into an evening of lyrical magic at Burn & Rave's Poetry Night & Haiku Battle, hosted by the Illiterists. Here, words waltz and haikus roar to the rhythm of your creative soul, transforming bohemian dreams into reality with a hip, happening twist.
November Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Beat Battle
The Beat Battle, a collaboration between the Modesto Artists Movement and Crush Congregation, is a thrilling 16-person elimination-style producer battle that takes place at the historic State Theatre.
Ticket link coming soon.
December Cameras & Cocktails
Come for the photos, stay for the connections, and leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of art. Don't miss out—join us at Lofi Labs for Cameras & Cocktails and help us celebrate and elevate the arts in Modesto!
The iLL List Poetry Slam
Featuring a fresh line-up of renowned spoken word artists, national and international slam poetry champions, many of whom have appeared on such shows as Verses & Flow, NPR’s Snap Judgment, Button Poetry, and elsewhere in the media, The ILL LIST is an entertaining and inspiring night of performance poetry meant to entertain, educate, and inspire!
January Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
February Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
Step into an evening of lyrical magic at Burn & Rave's Poetry Night & Haiku Battle, hosted by the Illiterists. Here, words waltz and haikus roar to the rhythm of your creative soul, transforming bohemian dreams into reality with a hip, happening twist.
March Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
April Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
Step into an evening of lyrical magic at Burn & Rave's Poetry Night & Haiku Battle, hosted by the Illiterists. Here, words waltz and haikus roar to the rhythm of your creative soul, transforming bohemian dreams into reality with a hip, happening twist.
May Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Modesto Porchfest
Modesto Porchfest is arguably one of the most exciting and most anticipated events of the year! Every May, the College and La Loma area neighborhoods come alive as thousands of families, friends, and neighbors gather to celebrate community, music, and togetherness.
June Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
Step into an evening of lyrical magic at Burn & Rave's Poetry Night & Haiku Battle, hosted by the Illiterists. Here, words waltz and haikus roar to the rhythm of your creative soul, transforming bohemian dreams into reality with a hip, happening twist.
September Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Off The Air: Damien Jurado and Lilly Miller
Come see indie hero Damien Jurado and guest Lilly Miller perform live, brought to you by OFF THE AIR and Shire Arts Collective
August Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
Step into an evening of lyrical magic at Burn & Rave's Poetry Night & Haiku Battle, hosted by the Illiterists. Here, words waltz and haikus roar to the rhythm of your creative soul, transforming bohemian dreams into reality with a hip, happening twist.
The People's Poet: Joaquín Zihuatanejo
We are excited to bring Joaquin Zihuatanejo, and icon of performance poetry and Dallas, Texas' first poet laureate to Modesto in celebration of his newest collection: Occupy Whiteness, which includes poems, short essays and micro essays about Latino life.
American Laughiti: Modesto’s Annual Comedy Competition
From the small town that brought you George Lucas and American Graffiti comes the coolest stand-up comedy show of the summer: American Laughiti: Modesto’s Annual Comedy Competition on Friday, July 26, 2024, featuring a $2000 Grand Prize and a $1000 Audience Choice Award!
OFF THE AIR Presents: Juan Wauters and Joules Satyr (Sea of Bees)
Ven a disfrutar de una noche íntima y llena de música con Juan Wauters y Joules Satyr (Sea of Bees) en OFF THE AIR. ¡No te lo pierdas!
July Write Night
Write Night is a free, community creative writing class designed to inspire, and uplift. Our mission is simple: to write, share, reflect, and connect in a safe, non-judgmental environment.