Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Gallo Center Repertory Company production. 7:30 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $12-$25.

Modesto Symphony Orchestre symphonic tribute to David Bowie. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $37-$92.

Trumpeter and composer 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$89.

Vocal quartet. 2 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $19-$59

Davis High School drama department. 7 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $15-$25.

Irish music, song, dance. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $15-$35.

Modesto Community Concert Association program. 3 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $15-$30.

Food Network star. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$79.

Swing era show. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $27-$57.

Tribute. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $19-$59.

Central West Ballet performance. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Foster Family Theater. $25-$35.

Classic rock artist. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$69.

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

Funstrummers. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Lesson, play-along. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St. at I Street. 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.

March 19, Natural Gas Jazz Band. 1 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12.

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 Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. Info: 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

7 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $16 general, $20 reserved. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $15-$40. www.turlocktheatre.org.

Annual benefit concerts. Noon-9 p.m. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. Raises money for a music scholarship in Ernie Bucio’s name at Modesto Junior College. Free, donations accepted. erniebucio.com.

7:30 p.m. Snider Recital Hall, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-667-3958.

7:30 p.m. Snider Recital Hall, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-667-3958.

7:30 p.m. Snider Recital Hall, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-667-3958.

Downtown Music Series presents solo pipe organ recital featuring the compositions of J.S. Bach, Cesar Franck, Felix Mendelsohn, and Marco Enrico Bossi. 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. $10-$15. 209-522-9046.

Cello and piano duet charged with a digital edge. 7:30 p.m. Gottschalk Music Center, recital hall, 1502 E St., Modesto. $15; free age 12 and under. 209-543-5306. www.modestounplugged.com.

Blues. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $5; bar proceeds benefit Hope Haven West. 209-402-7900.

Turlock Concert Association presents group singing three-part harmonies. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $25 for non-subscribers. www.turlockconcert.org/tickets.php

7 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15 general, $18 reserved. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Classic rock band. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $35-$59. www.turlocktheatre.org.

In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. They were a perfect match, yet their proposed marriage was challenged not only by their families but by the British and South African governments. $8-$10.

Celebrate and champion the role of artists in creating a better world. Several local human rights and arts organizations will have tables in the lobby for a reception March 8 starting at 6 p.m. and after-event at 8:30 p.m. $10. On March 12 film screens 2 p.m., $8.

Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) is a retiree who leads a reclusive and quiet existence. $8-$10.

Modesto Area Partners in Science present Frank Cascarano and David Marasco from Foothill College performing a series of attention-grabbing and educational physics demonstrations. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Reconstructing a Rabies Epidemic: Byte by Byte by Monica Borucki and Jonathan Allen from Lawrence Livermore Lab. Film screening of “Contagion.” 2:30 p.m. Free

Modesto Film Society presents Barbra Streisand classic. 2 p.m $8.

Sneak preview of “All Nighter” 10:30 p.m. $10.

Comedic musical. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, and 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Thursday. Sierra Repertory Theatre, East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora $32-$37. 209-532-3120 or www.sierrarep.org.

Pulitzer-winning comedy by David Mamet about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen. 8 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$20.

Story of a childless woman living in rural Spain whose desperate desire for a child leads to the unspeakable. 8 p.m. March 2-4, March 9-11; 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Opening reception 7 p.m. March 2; panel discussion March 9. Studio Theatre, California State University, Stanislaus. $10. www.csustan.edu/theatre

Modesto High School presents. 7:30 p.m. March 3-4 and March 10-11. Modesto High School Auditorium, 18 H St.

Downey High School theater arts program presents, accompanied by a live pit orchestra. 7 p.m. March 10-11, 17-18; 2 p.m March 19. Thomas Downey High School Auditorium, 1000 Coffee Road, Modesto. $8-$10. www.showtix4u.com

Kamikaze Fireflies Rob Williams and Casey Martin perform mix of comedy and circus. 7 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turloc. $15-$17.

Through March, Gary Johnson. Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 167 S. Washington St. Sonora.

Through Saturday, April 1, “Louisa Benhissen, Social Landscapes in California and Other Works”. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. www.csustan.edu/soa.

March 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through Saturday, April 1, “Jessica Gomula-Kruzic: Complicit Participants”. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.

www.csustan.edu/soa.

Through March 31, Joyce Compton with artist reception during the March 16 Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through March 17, “Eric Broadwater: Occasional Designs”. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

March 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org.

March 16, 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 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

March 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

modestoartwalk.com.

March 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1003 12th St., Modesto.

May 11, Aug. 10, Nov. 9, Evening art walks several arts venues and businesses. 6-9 p.m.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “A Record of Time – Clocks and Calendars.” 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.

March 16, 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 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.

www.preservationcoffee.com.

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

Through March 30, Youth Arts Month. Stanislaus County Office of Education, 1100 H St., Modesto.

March 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Through March 28, images of Ireland by Patrick Michael Karnahan. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 140 South Washington St., Sonora.

Ongoing, “Rhett Regina Owings: Monterey Coast.” Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

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

Through April 30, “Yosemite Renaissance 32.” 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Dr, Yosemite Valley.

Folk dancing lessons. No partner or experience necessary. Open to teens and older. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-634-8843 or 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 featuring three artists with roots in the Central Valley, Jody Sears Barbuta, Alexander Cheves and John Karl Claes. $5.

Works by members of the Contemporary Humanitarian Artists Association in the lobby galleries. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday.

Get creative and turn your favorite fairytale characters into puppets. Then start writing your own puppet show. And get ready to perform. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

LightBox Theatre Company production of the classic tale, this time from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $8-$12.

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.

March 10, Faithfully; March 11, Branded; March 16, Blue Collar Men; March 17, Black Irish Band; March 18, Busta Groove; March 23, Loose Cannonz; March 24, Satisfaction; March 25, Abbey Road; March 30, Jill & The Giants; March 31, Neon Velvet. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Don Friesen with Liz Grant. 8 p.m. Federated Church Fellowship Hall, 45 S. El Circulo, Patterson. $15 advance; $20 door. HostHouseComedyNight.com.

The fair marks its 31st 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.-7 p.m. March 10; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 11; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 12. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $12-$25. 209-532-8375. sonoracelticfaire.com.

The Civil War comes alive in Knights Ferry thanks to the American Civil War Association. Experience how life was for soldiers, women and children. Times to be confirmed. Knights Ferry Covered Bridge, 17968 Covered Bridge Road. Free. www.acwa.org.

This annual pub crawl in downtown Modesto features 25 pop-up St. Patrick’s Day-themed pubs for one day only. Live music and more. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Gates open at 5 p.m. $12 advance; $20 at the door. luckyfestmodesto.com.

Thousands annually gather in the historic Gold Rush town to honor its Celtic heritage with booths, art, food, wine, music, dance, jugglers and more. A bagpipe-led parade begins at 11 a.m. with the festival running 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Main Street, Murphys. visitmurphys.com.

The 56th annual event will show off award-winning camellias in the private Gallo Camellia Gardens, which feature 1,000 of the blooming plants over a 1-mile stroll. Rare camellia plants of various sizes will be for sale on the patio. 2-5 p.m. March 18; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19. E.&J. Gallo Winery administration building, 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Golden Valley Fitness Centers expo with vendor booths, information and more. Open to the public as well as racers in the annual Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon, which will be held Sunday, March 19. Expo is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, Harvest Hall, 1000 L St. Free. modestomarathon.com.

The Cowboy Capital of the World celebrates its 36th annual event. 6-9 p.m. FES Hall, Oakdale. Price TBA. oakdaletesticlefestival.com.

Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. Call or check website for times and prices. 800-866-1690.

www.sierrarailroad.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. first and third Sundays of month. 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. www.vfwlivingston.com.

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

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.

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. Perko’s, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.

5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free 209-499-8273.

Music, dinner and dance. 6 p.m The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $35; bar proceeds benefit Hope Haven West. 209-402-7900.

Tea and tasty treats, music, door prizes and a short program highlighting the work of Bethany Christian Services. 2-4 p.m. First Christian Reformed Church, 305 W. Boesch Drive, Ripon.$15, call 209-599-2227.

Night on the Savanna theme with hosted wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres reception followed by dinner. Silent auction. 5:30-9 p.m., Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $125. 209-575-6196 or www.mjc.edu/gvm.

Oakdale Chamber of Commerce event. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bianchi Community Center 110 S Second Ave, Oakdale.

Annual Murphys Irish Days Pancake Breakfast. 8-10 a.m. First Congregational, United Church of Christ, Algiers and Church streets, Murphys. $8 adults, $5 age 10 and under.

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Joseph's Church Father O'Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Ave., Modesto. $25.

Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity and Nurture in Nature camp for children with disabilities. Food and drink in downtown Modesto wil concluding party at Sandud Brewery with live music and silent auction. 2-6 p.m. $55. www.stanislaushabitat.org.

Speaker Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen on “How We Can Keep Ag in California.” The event support Oakdale’s agricultural heritage and youth scholarship funds. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110S Second Ave., Oakdale. $25; www.oakdalechamber.com/ag-lunch.

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. 209-606-7727.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lunch, tea and dessert with fashion show, accessories boutique. Benefit for Modesto Gospel Mission’s Women’s New Life Program. 1 p.m. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave, Modesto. $35, www.EventBrite.com. 209-225-2908.

10 a.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Delores Miller will speak on the museum’s button display, and on button collecting. 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 14th and I St., Modesto.

Creative Crafters Civitan Club presents Hand-made and recycled items, antiques, jewelry, food and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Howard Training Center, 1424 Stonum Road, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2027.

Jewelry, beads, demonstrations, fossils, 43 dealers, rock sale, educational exhibits and activities, large children's area, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $6, free age 12 and under. www.turlockgemshow.com.

Bob and Judy Allen of Gilmore Looms will talk about small looms. 10 a.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Garden event with corned beef and cabbage dinner, live music, games. No-host bar 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. McHenry Mansion, 915 15th St., Modesto. $35, reserve by March 14 at 209-522-1739 or 209-549-0428

Leeann Jefferies, author of “The Bipolar Experience” signs her book and speak at National Alliance on Mental Illness. 5:30-6:30 p.m. College Avenue Congregational Church, 1341 College Ave., Modesto. 209-558-4555.

Country dance by DJ Joe Macias. 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 821 5th St., Modesto. Open to members and nonmembers. 522-7239.

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.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-996-0844. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

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.

This story was originally published March 7, 2017 at 1:42 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."