The Queen Bean Coffee House

06/02/2026

What is ska? Think punk rock’s energy collided with Jamaican rhythms, added a horn section, and gave everyone permission to dance. If you’ve ever seen people skanking—that joyful, bouncing, running-in-place dance move that looks like you’re having the best day of your life—you’ve already experienced part of ska culture.

This Wednesday, June 3, the Queen Bean welcomes Foolish Relics, a rising ska-punk band from Bradenton, Florida (Tampa Bay), as they roll through Modesto on their California Sun Tour. Formed during the pandemic, the band has built a growing national following through relentless touring, energetic live shows, and songs like Thank You 4 Skankin’ and Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?), which even found its way onto commercial alt-rock radio. They’ve shared stages with notable acts across the country and are bringing that same high-energy, horn-driven party to Modesto.

And they’re not coming alone.

Joining them are Modesto favorites Awake 301 and Horizon Point, making this a rare chance to catch a touring national ska-punk act alongside two outstanding local bands. We talk a lot about supporting live music and building culture in our city, this is exactly what that looks like. A band from the opposite side of the country is making a stop in Modesto because our scene matters.

So lace up your dancing shoes, practice your skankin'c and come help us show these Florida musicians what Central Valley hospitality looks like.

🎺 Foolish Relics
🎸 Awake 301
🎤 Horizon Point

📍 Queen Bean Coffee & Social House
📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ $10 • All Ages

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community. Don't miss this show! 🕶️🎺🔥

06/02/2026

Summer has begun at Queen Bean and thanks to the Modesto Artists Movement, we are starting June off with two EPIC music events this week! June is shaping up to be a spectacular month for arts and entertainment.

We have two poetry events, four incredible comedy offerings, a Live Concert Experience with Jaylen Buwan, an OFF THE AIR Reunion show, Experimental Music Night, the premiere of Roman Acosta films, Open Mic Music, and much more! Come for the coffee, stay for the creativity and culture!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us in June!!

06/01/2026

Wednesday night!

06/01/2026

Introducing Boots’ Cocoa Cold Brew! 🙀 🐾

Inspired by Queen Bean’s favorite four-legged regular kitty, Boots the Cat, this refreshing blend of rich chocolate, cold brew, and creamy milk is what happens when chocolate milk grows up and discovers coffee.

Sweet. Smooth. Caffeinated. And most importantly: 🐾BOOTS APPROVED!

It's basically chocolate milk for adults and it's absolutely perfect for summer. 😎 :)

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

We are so sorry to disappoint you. 🙏🏽❤️

05/26/2026

If you have not yet been to a Poetry Slam (on Rye), this would be a good opportunity to start! Our Featured Poet this month all the way from Fresno is the incomparable Lady K! She is a nationally ranked spoken word artist from the Central Valley and we are elated to hear her whole set.

In addition to our featured spoken word artist, open mic poets may sign up to read. If you've never been to a Poetry Slam, this is the competitive art of Poetry performance. Poet will have three minutes to recite one original poem, and the audience will hold up scorecard like the Olympics to determine the winners. $200 is on the line for first place and $50 goes to second place. We will also be accompanied by DJ Jimmy Jimmy who always brings the vibes.

Join us for an epic oetry party. $10 at the door. Free with Student ID.

Wednesday, May 27, 7:30-9:30pm

1126 14th Street
Downtown Modesto

05/26/2026

Join us for another incredible installment of Open Mic Comedy Night this Tuesday. Hosted by Stan State's most infamous comedy influencer and English major , this is a night when new comics and seasoned comics from all over the Central Valley descend upon downtown Modesto to make us laugh (or at least try to). Join us for a wildly good time.

🚨Disclaimer: This is a Free Speech event. Some content may not be suitable for young or sensitive ears.

Comedy starts at 7:30. Be there early for a seat or bring your own just in case!

🍻Please support the venue to keep comedy night free. No outside food & drinks. 🙏🏽 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!