Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Music. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $15-$35.

2 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. Sold out.

Comedian. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$49.

Drama. 7 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $12.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $19-$92.

Country singer in Camp Jack Hazard Spring Fling benefit concert. 7 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $35-$55.

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.

April 23, CSUS Jazz Band, Creole Jazz Kings, Midnight Rose Jazz Band; May 21, Martin Martinez Big Band; June 18, The Cocuzzi Trio; July 16, B-Sharp & The Axxidentals; Aug. 20, Fulton Street Jazzz Band. 1 p.m. featured band. 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

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

Steve Ashman (Zasu Pitts), Barry Melton (Country Joe and Fish), David Aguilar (Steve Miller Band), Roy Blumenfeld (Blues Project). 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. Costumed event; space, alien and holyman attire gets you in the door for $5; $10 general. 209-402-7900.

Sourdough Slim and the Saddle Pals. 7-9 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, downtown La Grange. $15.

Tribute band. 8 p.m. $20-$23. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. 209-862-4490 or www.westsidetheatre.org.

Turlock Concert Association presents pianist. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $25, $15 for students. 209-634-0788 www.turlockconcert.org/tickets.php.

Tribute band. 8 p.m. $20-$24. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. 209-862-4490 or www.westsidetheatre.org.

Celtic folk contemporary style. 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.

Big Earl, Shad Harris and Rob Hill. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $10; bar proceeds benefit Hope Haven West. 209-402-7900.

Chris Murphy and more. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $10; bar proceeds benefit Hope Haven West. 209-402-7900.

A young Iranian couple, Ranaa and Emad, is forced to leave their collapsing house. $8-$10.

Presented by Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus, film about male and LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Panel discussion follows. 7 p.m. Free.

Dinner by Concetta and film “Rio Bravo.” Doors and dinner 2 p.m., film 3 p.m. $20.

The State joins art film houses across the country in a national event day screening. April 4 was chosen because it’s the day George Orwell’s protagonist Winston Smith begins rebelling against his oppressive government by keeping a forbidden diary. 7 p.m. $8.

Modesto Christian Performing Arts production. 7 p.m. April 6-7; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 8. $10-$15.

7 p.m. $8-$10.

Forensic Science In Crisis: How Proteins Can Help discussion followed by film “Gattaca.” 2:30 p.m. Free.

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.

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.

Loosely based on a collection of famous fables. Performing Arts Building, Modesto Junior College, 435 College Ave. $6-$12.

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.

April 20, 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; April through May, Andrea Morris with artist receptions April 20 and May 18 from 5-9 p.m. April 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 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.

April 20, 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.

April 20, 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.

April 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

April 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

modestoartwalk.com.

April 20, 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.

April 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

April 20, 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.

April 22-23, Stanislaus Artist Open Studio, 55 artists in various studio locations in Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale. $10.

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

April 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

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.

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.

Jazz, with guest Jeff Clayton in Carnegie Music Series. 7:30-9 p.m. $5-$10.

Poetry in the Age of Trump: Resistance and the Poetic Voice, Stella Beratlis. 2-4:30 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.

March 31, Neon Velvet; April 1, Cheeseballs; April 6, AC Myles; April 7, Metal Shop; April 8, Audioboxx; April 14, Super Huey; April 15, Night Fever. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Opening music by Eddie Angle, comedy from Ed Mena, Tayo Morgan, Joey C, Parker Newman, Jon Porter and headliner Taylor Evans. Hosted by A.J. DeMello. 7 p.m. Free, donations for Vocational Coaching and Development Institute accepted.

Live music showcase is a celebration of Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, country and all things acoustic in intimate spaces in around downtown Modesto. Various times in various locations; see www.modestounplugged.com for details. Tickets are $10-$15 depending on the show. Call 209-543-5306.

Pacheco State Park celebration. Explore tables by the California Native Plant Society, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California State Parks. Arts and crafts for children. Bird walk at 9:30 a.m. Guided wildflower hikes begin at 10 a.m., filled on a first come, first served basis. Self-guided tours with a hike pamphlet available. $10 per vehicle. 209-826-1196.

Event features kite flying, competitions, crafting and entertainment. Merced County Sheriff’s Department’s Vietnam-era Huey helicopter will land to kick off the event; the department also will display its SWAT armored vehicle “Bearcat” and water rescue boat. First 500 kids receive a free kite. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Livingston Middle School, 101 F St., Livingston. Free. http://livingstonkitefestival.com

Vintage cars, music, antiques and collectibles and crafts. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 498 Fifth St. Gustine. 209-733-8050.

“The Royal Tenenbaums” Sonoroa Opera Hall, 250 S Washington St. Beer and wine and a “Cocktail Royal” as well as popcorn. Doors 6 p.m., movie 7 p.m. $10.

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.

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

Fresh produce, crafts, food, live entertainment. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.

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.

Hawaiian Luau, entertainment by the Tinder Fire Dancers, drawings sponsored by Presbyterian Women of Columbia's First Presbyterian "Church of the 49ers". 2 p.m. Faith Hall, Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. $15 pre-sale, $17 at the door. 209-588-9876

VFW Post 5059 event benefits the Veteran's National Home. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1405 Linwood, Turlock. $10. 209-482-4836.

Mid-Valley Chapter of the California Moving & Storage Association benefit for scholarships and the Special Olympics. 5-7 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. $4-$10.

Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association dinner and dance music by Alcides. Presentation of 2017 royalty. 6 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 6th St., Modesto. $5-$10. 209-605-4548.

6 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $25.

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.

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.

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.

Tropical Plant Society of Modesto annual show with exhibit, sale, demonstrations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m Sunday. Stanislaus Union Elementary School, 1931 Kiernan Ave., Modesto. Free.

Information fair about community services in the area, kids' activities and art, live entertainment. Lunch for purchase. Noon. Native Sons of the Golden West Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys.

Presentations by Riverbank Heirloom Garden Club on heirloom gardening, saving seeds. 2 p.m. April 1 at the Waterford Library; April 22 at the Salida Library.

Mariposa County Master Gardeners tour of five gardens in the Lake Don Pedro subdivision. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $12 advance, $15 day of, http://cemariposa.ucanr.edu.

Rodeo Dance April 1 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd, La Grange, $10. Rodeo begins at 8 a.m. April 2 at La Grange Rodeo Arena, 30433 Yosemite Blvd., $10-$15. 209-262-7719 or LaGrangeRodeoAssociation.com

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. 209-533-0593.

Yearly motorcycle ride brings attention to fallen heroes and fight against veteran suicide. Meet 9 a.m. at VFW Post 5059, 1405 Linwood Drive, Turlock. Free.

Sixteen Rivers Press event featuring poets Erin Rodoni and Gillian Wegener. 6 p.m. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. Free. www.sixteenrivers.org.

Bolivian weaver and teacher Laverne Waddington will show how South American Weavers use rustic looms to create complex cloth. 10 a.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

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.

YES Company open auditions. April 1,10:30 a.m. Downey High School Theatre in Modesto; April 5, 5 p.m. Modesto Junior College, Recital Hall, 435 College Ave., Modesto; April 11, 5 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. www.yescompany.org.

This story was originally published March 29, 2017 at 10:46 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."