Five things to do this week

Polar Bear Day

Mid-Valley Water Ski Club presents its 57th annual Polar Bear Day on Tuesday at the Modesto Reservoir. The event, which finds brave souls entering the water in winter temperatures, begins in the morning, and the club will let you wear a wet suit if you decide to join in for the Penguin Pull.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: Main boat ramp, Modesto Reservoir, 18143 Reservoir Road in Waterford

COST: $15 in advance, $20 day of; $35 for the Penguin Pull

CALL: (209) 569-7817

ONLINE: www.midvalleywaterskiclub.com

'Sugar Man'

One of the year's quiet films returns to Modesto with a screening at the State Theatre. "Searching for Sugar Man" is about a musician discovered in the late 1960s in a Detroit bar by two celebrated Motown producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome onstage suicide. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero.

WHEN: Through Jan. 4

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

COST: See Web site for ticket prices

CALL: (209) 527-4697

ONLINE: www.thestate.org

Puppet shows

Puppet Art Theater presents a funny version of "Little Red Riding Hood" for children at the Modesto and Salida libraries on Saturday. The story will tell of Little Red, her dog, Fifi, and a pizza-hungry wolf.

WHEN: Saturday, noon in Modesto; 3 p.m. in Salida

WHERE: 1500 I St., Modesto; 4835 Sisk Road, Salida

ADMISSION: Free

CALL: Modesto Library, (209) 558-7810; Salida Library, (209) 543-7353.

New Year's bicycle ride

Join the Stanislaus County Bicycle Club on its annual ride up Del Puerto Canyon on New Year's Day. Breakfast will be served at the off-road-vehicle campground meeting hall at mile 16 by bike club volunteers.

WHEN: Tuesday, 9 a.m.; breakfast 10 a.m.-noon

WHERE: Corner of Rogers and Sperry roads, Patterson, just east of the I-5 Patterson exit

COST: Breakfast is $5 for nonmembers

CALL: (209) 818-3448

ONLINE: www.stancobike.org

Hip-hop duo

Zion I, a hip-hop duo from Oakland, performs Saturday at the Fat Cat Music House & Lounge in Modesto. The duo consists of DJ AmpLive and MC Zumbi, who are known for their futuristic production techniques and uplifting and socially conscious lyrics.

WHEN: Saturday; doors open 9 p.m., the show begins 10 p.m.

WHERE: Fat Cat Music House & Lounge, 930 11th St., Modesto

TICKETS: $10

CALL: (209) 524-1400

ONLINE: www.fatcatmodesto.com.