Entertainment Briefs: Comic Diamond takes his show to Black Oak

Before there was "iCarly," before there was "Victorious" and "Hannah Montana," there was "Saved By the Bell." One of the stars of that teen-television hit show from the 1980s-'90s, Dustin Diamond, who played the nerdy Screech, brings his comedy show next week to the Willow Creek Lounge stage at Black Oak Casino.

Diamond appeared on "Saved By the Bell" and its incarnations for more than a decade. Today, he is a musician, actor and stand-up comedian. His Black Oak show begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Tickets are $10.

Also on the Black Oak docket is a concert tonight by 1970s stadium rock group Ambrosia. Known for the hits "How Much I Feel" and "The Biggest Part of Me," Ambrosia takes the stage at 9 p.m. On Saturday, also at 9 p.m., The Neverly Brothers performs its eclectic music, from rockabilly to British invasion songs.

Tinsley at farmers market

Thursday's Modesto 10th Street Certified Farmers Market will feature a wine tasting, chef demonstration and live music from local singer Tara Tinsley.

The market, on 10th Street between H and I streets, also will host Edie Lambert of KCRA Channel 3 news as she reports live there during the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. The market is open from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (209) 485-2323 or go to www.10thstreetcfm.com.

Mark Twain train ride

It's full steam ahead at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and its summer special Mark Twain Train ride, set for Saturday. Live music from Dave Rainwater begins at 4 p.m. on the front lawn at Railtown, along with an appearance by Twain, as portrayed by Pat Kaunert, who will tell stories about his train travels through the West.

At 5 p.m., the Sidewinder Express train departs with Kaunert and Rainwater on board to entertain passengers during a ride through the gold country foothills. Tickets are $24 for adults, $12 ages 6 to 17 and free for age 5 and under. Admission to the park is included with train rides. Tickets are available online at www.railtown1897.org or by calling 916-445-5995.

Grounds are open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and guided Roundhouse tours are available. Railtown 1897 is at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Reservoir Road in Jamestown.

Birds of Play to play

Modesto Junior College music professor Anne Martin joins East Bay folk rock band Birds of Play for a performance Saturday at Barkin' Dog Grill. The show is from 7 to 10 p.m. at the restaurant, 940 11th St., Modesto. Call(209) 572-2341.