Six things to do in and around Modesto

'Merry Widow'

Townsend Opera Players continue their run of Franz Lehar's 1905 comic operetta, "The Merry Widow." The show centers on a wealthy widow who is pursued by suitors after her money. The 1952 film version starred Lana Turner and Fernando Lamas.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday (student cast) and 2 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $10-$53

CALL: 338-2100

Winter Graffiti

Get a dose of doo-wop with this lively show featuring The Tokens, The Four Preps, The Olympics, Dodie Stevens, The Pentagons, comedy host Steve Bruner and The Flashback Band. Songs include "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," "Western Movies," "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)," "Pink Shoelaces," "To Be Loved," and "Hully Gully."

WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $29-$65

CALL: 338-2100

Tom Rigney

Bay Area favorite Tom Rigney & Flambeau bring their fiery Cajun music, zydeco two-step and blues to Modesto. The group frequently plays throughout the valley and foothills.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $15-$28

CALL: 338-2100

Harmonica fest

Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout returns to the State Theatre. Hummel and the Blues Survivors will appear with Fabulous Thunderbird Kim Wilson, West Coast swing champ Rod Piazza, the MoFo Party Band and special guest Rusty Zin. An annual tradition since 1991, the Blowout draws sold-out crowds and standing ovations.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $20-$35

CALL: 527-4697

Guitar Night

The 10th Annual International Guitar Night features some of the world's top players. Performers are Lulo Reinhardt, a descendant of Django from Germany who mixes his family's trademark gypsy jazz with Latin music; Itamar Erez from Israel and harp guitarist Stephen Bennett from Virginia.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday

WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $19-$39

CALL: 338-2100

Y&T rocks house

Radio station 104.1 FM The Hawk brings the band Y&T back to Modesto. Formed in 1974, the hard rockers have toured with Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe. The band's songs include "Lipstick and Leather," "Don't Stop Runnin'," "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" and "Summertime Girls." Also on the bill are DAM and Slackenloader.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Fat Cat Music House & Lounge, 930 11th St., Modesto

TICKETS: $20

CALL: 524-1400