6 things to do this week in and around Modesto

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1 Zasu Pitts

The Bay Area's best known rhythm and blues band, the Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra compares itself to the great soul revue groups of the 1960s. This show is a benefit for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, the Children's Crisis Center and the Society for Handicapped Children.

WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $50
CALL: 527-4697

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2 'Little Women'

Modesto's Emily Kay Shrader plays Beth in Sierra Repertory Theatre's musical production of "Little Women." Based on the popular Louisa May Alcott novel, the show follows four sisters as they face triumphs and tragedy during the Civil War.

WHEN: 7 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Through Dec. 13.
WHERE: Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora
TICKETS: $18-$28
CALL: 532-3120

3 Spooktacular

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents its family friendly Symphonic Spooktacular: "Monsters!" concert. The fun begins with pre-show activities, including pumpkin painting, costume contests and kids games. The concert features dancing monsters and creepy classical music including the "Monster Mash."

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. pre-show activities, 3 p.m. concert Saturday
WHERE: Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $18 adults, $10 youth
CALL: 338-2100

4 World beats

Doctors Medical Center presents "World Beats: An Evening of International Percussion" as a benefit for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. The event features a light supper, wine and performances by percussionist William Hill and MSO conductor David Lockington, who plays the cello. Hill also will appear with the symphony at next weekend's performance. For more on the show, read the story on page E-9.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto
TICKETS: $45
CALL: 523-4156, ext. 100

5 Halloween fest

The Kiwanis Club of Oakdale hosts its annual Halloween Parade and Festival. The procession will feature a host of fanciful creatures, including ghosts and goblins. The festival immediately following will include hot dogs, games, candy, face painting, a costume contest and more.

WHEN: Saturday, 5 p.m. parade with festival following
WHERE: Parade runs down G Street and ends at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale
TICKETS: Free
CALL: 845-3571

6 Los Muertos

Fomento Cultural Mexicano Quetzalcoatl brings the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead to life. The festivities kick off with a procession led by Aztec Xipotec. Altars honoring the deceased will be on display in the lobby of the Gallo Center. Performances will feature indigenous, mestizo and folkloric dance and music.

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. downtown procession, 7 p.m. program
WHERE: Procession begins at 10th and J Streets; program is at the Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $18-$22
CALL: 338-2100