What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look

Cowboy comedic band. 2 p.m. $15-$35.

Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

Irish step dancers. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

Tribute band. 8 p.m. $19-$59.

The Gershwin Concert Experience. 4 p.m. $35-$45.

Classic surf rockers. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

Funstrummers. 10:45 a.m.-noon Mondays. Modesto Senior Center, Bodem and Scenic. Free for seniors. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Telle Classrooms, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Men’s barbershop-style a cappella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Feb. 18, Hot City Jazz Band, March 18, Fog City Jazz Band; April 15, Rent Party/Founders Day. 1 p.m., featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com.

Brief ukulele lessons and tips. Other acoustic instruments welcome. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. 209-634-3311 or 209-667-2272.

9:15 a.m.-noon Fridays at College Avenue Church 1341 College Ave,m Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

March 2-3, Vocal Jazz Festival; March 13, Bria Skonberg Quartet; April 15, Latin Jazz Big Band season finale. Concerts at Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora except Jan. 26 at Sonora High School. Season tickets $100. 209-559-0565.

Featuring Tom Rigney and Flambeau. Tuolumne County Arts Alliance presents show to support RB Memorial Scholarship fund for Youth Arts. 7 p.m. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St. $25 advance; $30 door. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/store.

Downtown Modesto Series presents vocal selections from both musical theater and the classical repertoire, harpsichord music, and piano music. 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. $10-$15. 209-522-9046.

Modesto Junior College Friends of Music concert series. 7 p.m. MJC Music Recital Hall, 435 College Ave. Benefit for MJC music student scholarships. $10-$12. www.mjc.tix.com

Tribute band. Doors open 7 p.m. Showtime 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general, $25 reserved.

Heavy blues, psychedelic rock, classic country & folk. 7 p.m. Moon & Sixpence Music And Art House, 500 9th St., Modesto. $10. 209-543-5306.

Featuring Pianist Orrin Evans. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12. www.csustan.edu/music/music-events.

Singer-songwriter and his band, part of three World Series championship San Francisco Giants teams. 7:30 p.m. $26-$36.

Songs of France, Italy and eastern Europe; plus Celtic, jazz, folk & blues. 7:30 p.m. Moon & Sixpence Music And Art House, 500 9th St., Modesto. $20. 209-543-5306.

Bluegrass music. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $10-$23. brownpapertickets.com.

See the nominated shorts for documentary, live action and animation. Times vary. $8-$10

Modesto Film Society presents the classic 1980 comedy. 2 p.m. $8.

Catered dinner, live broadcast from Hollywood’s red carpet and Oscars show, prizes, a photo booth, emcee and more. 4 p.m. $25.

Broadway hit musical the uses ABBA hits to tell the comedic story of a teen’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Sierra Repertory Theatre’s East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $25-$37. sierrarep.org.

Collision of live music and live theater as four actors play out the story of a young woman falling into a toxic and manipulative relationship, based on music by Mattéa Overstreet. 8 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 4 p.m. Feb. 18 with talk back after the show. Center Stage Conservatory, 948 11th St., Modesto $10 advance, $15 door. centerstagemodesto.com.

Christopher Durang 2013 best play Tony Award-winner. When movie star Masha, along with her boy-toy Spike, descend upon Masha’s siblings Vanya and Sonia, the results range from mild madcap to absolute absurdity. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays. $10-$20.

horror play about the complicated and frightening nature of mental illness and how anyone living just on the edge can be pushed over with a gentle nudge. Center Stage Conservatory, 948 Eleventh St., Modesto.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through March 15, “Pen Women Presents!” with poetry readings during Third Thursday Art Walk March 15, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through March 2, “Robert Stevenson’s On Narrative: Moving Forward, in Retrospect” with artist reception 5:30 p.m. March 15. Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 4-9 p.m. Thursdays. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Through March 2, “Collision V” and foto modesto with featured photgrapher QT Luong. March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St. Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 918 10th St., Modesto.

www.thechartreusemuse.com.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Feb. 17-18, Carriage Art Show. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18. 110 South 2nd Ave., Oakdale.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Woodcraft by John Galante.” Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

Exhibits of a county recorder’s office, a general store and a re-created blacksmith shop. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Feb. 6-March 1, “Iconic Vintage Leica Film Images of Modesto by James Curl.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Through Feb. 28, “foto modesto,” celebrating photographic arts at 23 venues, primarily in downtown Modesto and McHenry Village. Grand opening Feb. 2 at Mistlin Gallery, 6-9 p.m. For venues: www.facebook.com/fotomodesto

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1001 10th St., Modesteo. modestoartwalk.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

March 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 927 11th St., Modesto.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

Folk dancing lessons, beginners welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-480-0387.

Community-based ukulele strum and singalong. Open to all ages and skill levels, as well as other acoustic instruments. 10:30 a.m. Free.

www.turlockukejamz.org.

Exhibit of regional photographers. Opening night reception and awards 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17.

Works by Penny Otwell & Monique Wales, in the Lobby Galleries. Reception Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m.

Family friendly improv performed by students from Modesto Junior College. 7-8 p.m. Free.

Four regional poets present readings of original work, followed by an open mic session. Hosted by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. 2-3 p.m.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Feb. 16, Dueling Pianos; Feb. 17, Josh Pfeiffer; Feb. 22, Valley Fire; Feb. 23, Satisfaction; Feb. 24, Foreverland. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents its 22nd annual event. The event is a mass Calaveras County tasting with 22 alliance wineries participating. 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Limited tasting flights are available all weekend with the purchase of a $25 commemorative wine glass. For locations and more, see calaveraswines.org or 209-728-9467.

The Stanislaus Chinese Association presents its Year of the Dog celebration with food, entertainment, a raffle and more. 5-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $25, $15 age 6-12. 209-577-2099.

The 56th annual fest heralds spring with food, a carnival, parade, art exhibits and more. The parade will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ripon. The festival is 3-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m Saturday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River Road, Ripon. Free. Pancake breakfast is 6 a.m. Saturday at the Grange Hall, 827 Ripona Ave., $7.50 in advance, $8.50 at the door, $5 age 10 and under. riponchamber.org.

The fair marks its 32nd year, celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales and all Celtic nations. The event will feature jousting, live Celtic music, vendors and more. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 11. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $10-$25. 209-532-8375 or sonoracelticfaire.com.

Annual expo with vendor booths, information and more. Open to the public as well as racers in the annual Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, which will be held March 11. Expo is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Free. modestomarathon.com.

Northern California Daffodil Society show features blooming daffodils outside and in the showroom with horticulture exhibits and artistic designs in judged show. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. Free. www.daffodil.org.

Film series with interactive activities. Feb. 9, “The Birdcage,” March 16, “The Big Lebowski,” April 13, “Men in Black” and May 18, “Paint Your Wagon.” Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S Washington St. 6 p.m. $5. www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org.

Full-length film directed by and starring local filmmaker John Soares. The story of a member of a secret order of crime fighters and his estranged sister who take on the mob and a mad scientist. There will be a question and answer panel following the film. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College Performing and Media Arts Center Auditorium, 435 College Ave. Free.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $8. 209-537-3360.

Friday night dinner by VFW Post 3199. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$10. 209-537-3360.

Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.

Hosted by Ripon VFW Post 1051. 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

Hosted by VFW 1051 of Ripon. Chicken strips, burgers, fish or shrimp with fries. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $2-$6.50. 209-668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. last Thursdays. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. 209-394-2059.

Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.

Carnival treats. Proceeds benefit Stanislaus County veterans. 5-8 p.m. Fourth Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-343-6292.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

Salad bar, no-host bar. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 5 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner first Fridays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.

Veterans and their guests are invited to join the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County for Happy Hour Fridays. 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center Lounge at Coffee & Sylvan. 209-484-7166.

8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011.

www.sirinc.org.

8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128

Social club for seniors age 65-plus. 8-8:30 a.m. Sundays. Dennys, 4324 Salida Blvd., Salida. 209-576-0279.

AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST ▪ Feb. 20

Modesto American Legion serves French toast/omelet breakfast to benefit scouting programs. 7-11:30 a.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $10, free age 7 and under. 888-291- 0174.

Order of the Eastern Star offers Danish pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit & beverage. 8-11 a.m. Ceres Masonic Lodge, 2904 Third St. $5-$8. 209-450-1517.

Excursion rides on Saturdays and Sundays. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.

Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays. Modesto Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1, Modesto. 209-526-5868.

www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.

Meeting and lunch open to all women in the valley. First Tuesdays, noon-2:30 p.m. Oakdale Country Club, North Stearns Road, Oakdale. $16. 209-342-0281.

Variety of fitness classes including senior classes and beginning line dancing. No registration or membership required. Monday-Friday; call for times. Centenary Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. Donation. 209-988-5655.

www.centenarychurch.net.

For speakers of all levels. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave. Modesto.

First Sundays. 1:30 p.m. Mobile Home Park, 1400 N. Tully Road, Turlock. 209 883 1663

7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

7 p.m. third Fridays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.

Modesto Sound offers audio technician training classes for those 13 and older. Work with musicians; hands-on learning live sound, recording bands, producing, mastering, electronics. Call or email for times. Modesto Sound, 110 Santa Barbara Ave., Modesto. $200 (scholarships available). 209-573-0533. studio@modestosound.org. www.modestosound.org.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

The Healthy Aging Association offers group exercise classes for those 60 and older. Classes range from strength training, aerobics or tai chi. Call for information on class location and times. Healthy Aging Association, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2800.

Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.

Valley Super Singles weekly social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Third Sunday. 1 p.m. Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, 3800 Cornucopia Suite B, Modesto.

Presented by Oakdale Grange No. 435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

Lunch and speaker, open to women and men. Second Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Lunch $16. 209-567-3399.

Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 209-734-8097.

First Sundays. 1:30 p.m. Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 1400 N. Tully Road Turlock. 209 883 1663

Society meets to instruct, inform and educate members in the techniques of research. 7 p.m. third Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. 209-526-5009.

Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Exercise to a Latin beat. Mondays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Riverbank Community Center. For 18 and older $2 each session, payable to the instructor. 209-863-7150.

Adrian Crane and Deborah Steinberg on climbing 15 of the 14,000 ft. majestic peaks in California. 6:45 p.m. Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church. Free, non-members welcome. 209-300-4253

For senior citizens in the community. 2-4 p.m. CareMore Care Center, 1801 H St., Modesto. Free

Modesto Junior College Foundation and Literature and Language Arts Visiting Authors Series presents an evening with Rafael Navarro, cartoonist and Daytime Emmy Award winner. Talk and book signing. 6:30 p.m. Forum 110, MJC East Campus, 435 College Avenue, Modesto. Free.

Modesto Area Partners in Science. National Geographic Explorer and TEDx speaker. M. Jackson has spent years researching glaciers and climate change. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus. Free.

Dancing and socializing. Different themes monthly. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $4 members; $6 nonmembers; $12 annual membership. 209-521-7194.

7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Dance on Tuesdays, second Fridays. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Fridays. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $4 members, $6 nonmembers; night: $5 and $7. 209-534-7663.

Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.

Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.

Dance to Bonnie and the Boys Out Back Band. 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue. $5, supports the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 209-343-6292.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-402-4822. www.facebook.com.

Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays; 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. 209-538-0362.

Workshop Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Dances 7 p.m. Saturdays. Open to singles, couples and children ages 8 and up. 7 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. 209-556-8524 or 209-681-2699.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Urbano California Grill, 1016 H St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

Artists can pre-register to show works in the “En Plein Aire/Tridimensionnel (3-D) Open Exposition” to be held later this year at Mistlin Gallery. Prospectus available at www.ccaagallery.org or at Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto, 209-529-3369.

Valley Art Association invites artists to compete in annual juried 2018 Carriage Art Show, sponsored by The City of Oakdale and Oakdale Tourism & Visitors Bureau. 209-840-8058

This story was originally published February 17, 2018 at 9:21 AM with the headline "What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look."