6 things to do this weekend in the Modesto area

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1 Park music

Enjoy the final show of the First Fridays in the Park series from the Murphys Community Club. The family event features music from Blue Shoes and Tin Pan Alley. Food is available for purchase along with local wines, beer and other beverages, with proceeds going to help the club maintain the park. People also are welcome to bring their own picnics.

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Murphys Community Park, downtown Murphys
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 728-2788, 728-8183

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2 Star-crossed love

Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" moves from Verona, Italy, to New Orleans in Sierra Repertory Theatre's staging. The locale adds elements of magic and sensuality — and a voodoo priestess who gives Romeo poison.

WHEN: 7 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday; through Oct. 5
WHERE: Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora
TICKETS: $16-$28
CALL: 532-3120

3 Dance night

Modesto Tango brings back Buenos Aires tango master Hugo "Gato" Valdez and partner Andrea Monti for a milonga. The pair began dancing together 10 years ago. Valdez has appeared in "Evita" and "Tango Lesson." The duo also offers workshops for various skill levels Saturday. Call for details.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. class, 8:30 p.m. milonga, 10 p.m. performance
WHERE: Jacob's Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $10 lesson, $5 to dance or watch
CALL: 522-1571

4 Picnic at Pops

Finnish vocal group Rajaton performs ABBA hits with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra at its season-opening Picnic at the Pops concert. Rajaton sings hits including "Mamma Mia," "Waterloo," "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me." The concert ends with a fireworks show.

WHEN: Saturday. Grounds open at 4 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE: E.&J. Gallo Winery, 600 Yosemite Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $12-$48
CALL: 338-2100

5 Foundation fest

Support the ninth annual Carole Sund/Carrington Foundation Fun Fall Festival. The theme this year is "Passport to Paradise," with area chefs providing international cuisine and desserts. Enjoy music by Home Grown and The Old Pinoys, as well as a silent auction and raffle. All money raised goes toward the Carole Sund/Carrington Foundation. Call for reservations and location.

WHEN: 6-10 p.m. today
WHERE: Call for location
TICKETS: $50
CALL: 567-1059

6 Comfortably numb

Take a trip to the dark side of the moon as House of Floyd brings the music of Pink Floyd to Newman. The group pays tribute to Floyd though its note-for-note performances of the iconic band's sound, as well as light and video shows. The concert includes lasers, strobes, a fog machine and giant floating pig.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman
TICKETS: $19 general, $22 reserved
CALL: 862-4490

& 2 to plan ahead for

All-Stars of Comedy, Sept. 13, State Theatre