Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Dance Academy program. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $16-$21.

Musical adaptation of the classic Dickens' novel. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $19-$35.

Music of the 1960s-70s. The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, The Association, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, The Box Tops, The Cowsills and The Archies starring Ron Dante. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$79.

Poet and best-selling author. 7 p.m. Foster Family Theater. Free; must be reserved.

Stanislaus County’s Youth Entertainment Stage Company performs annual show. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. $12-$45.

1970s vocal group. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$59.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 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.

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

Annual concerts in the park. June 22, Ladies’ Nite; June 29, Salute the U.S.A.; July 6, Summer of Love; July 13, Fun, Fun, Fun. 6:30-9 p.m. Mancini Hall at Graceada Park, Modesto. Free. www.mobaand.org.

Vocal harmonies and rhythms from Eastern Europe, America and beyond. 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.

Mark Holland and Scott Robinson, sponsored by The Northern California Flute Circle Joaquin Clan. 6 p.m. Prescott Free Church, Prescott and Rumble avenues, Modesto. $20. 209-527 0363.

California Women’s Music Festival benefit with Shirlee Robertson Temper, LilLana Cajias with Painting Chaos, Marirose and the Gypsies and more. 6 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10. cwmusicfest.com.

Festival grand concert, June 23, 7 p.m., Gallo Center for the Arts, 10th and I St. Modesto; Swiss Folk Festival, June 24, beginning at 10:45 a.m. San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club, Main Street and Manley Road, Ripon. $15.

3 p.m., First United Methodist Church chapel, 850 16th St., Modesto. $10. 209-522-9046.

Inspirational, patriotic and classical music plus nostalgic stories. Featuring the Herb Henry Family and the Gage Family. Proceeds go toward expansion of teh Riverbank Museum and Cultural Center. 7 p.m., Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe. $15, available at City Hall, O’Brien’s Market and www.riverbankhistoricmuseum.com.

Jazz combo and singers. 7 p.m. Waterwheel Pizza, 22265 Parrotts Ferry Road, Sonora. Free.

Columbia Big Band. 7:30 p.m. Columbia State Park. Free

Columbia Big Band featuring Krista White Sturgis, Tyler Combs and David Tanner. 5 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $10.

Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m. $8.

Strut Performing Arts program. 7 p.m. June 23-24, 2 p.m. June 25. $25.

1987 film. 7 p.m. $10.

Dark romance. $8-$10.

Frank is a tutor of English, Rita a forthright hairdresser eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. www.stage3.org.

Sierra Repertory Theatre presents family musical. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. sierrarep.org.

Center Stage Conservatory production. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Center State Conservatory, Inside City Center, 948 11th St., Modesto,$10-$15. centerstagemodesto.com.

The Snow Queen kidnaps a young boy to the Ice Castle as part of her dastardly plan to promote the ugly side of humanity. Call for times. Hutton's Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 West G St., Oakdale. $5-$10. Call for times. 209-848-1216.

Through July, Barbara Young. Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 167 S. Washington St. Sonora.

Through June 23, Graduating Seniors Exhibition. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. www.csustan.edu/soa.

July 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through June 23, Graduating Seniors Exhibition. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.

www.csustan.edu/soa.

July guest artist Jordi Camps with reception July 20 during the 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.

July 11-Aug. 18, “Summer Splash”; July 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29-Oct. 20, second annual Autumn Art Show and fundraising gala. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org.

July 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.

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

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

modestoartwalk.com.

July 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1003 12th St., Modesto.

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.

July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

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 Central Valley artists Katherine Crinklaw, Sharon Maney LoManto and Nic Webber. In the Lobby Gallery.

Children ages 5-18 present their creative work to the public in the Carnegie’s Ferrari Gallery. Free.

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.

June 16, The Roadside Flares; June 17, Lucky Devils Band; June 22, Wolf Hamlin and the Front Porch Drifters; June 23, Journey Revisited. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

A talent show on Friday evening kicks off the festivities from 6 to 8 p.m. Top winners will perform on stage Saturday during the festival, which also includes activities for children, food, bands, DJs, vendors, gospel singers, cultural performances, educational exhibits, a black business expo and community resource information. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday King-Kennedy Memorial Center at Mellis Park, 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive. 209-522-6902.

Home brewers and microbreweries from across the region gather to offers tastings, contests and more to benefit nonprofit youth soccer through American Outlaws Modesto Chapter. 2-6 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. $20. 209-537-6651.

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will make appearances at this event where children age 16 and under have the opportunity to learn how to fish and enjoy other family activities. Kids must be accompanied by parent or guardian and should take fishing gear and sunscreen. 7:30-10:30 a.m. registration; 8-11:30 a.m. fishing, casting lessons, activities and displays; 11:30-12:30 lunch, free for kids, $3 adults; 12:30-1 presentations and awards. Fair, fishing and activities free. Pinecrest Lake Amphitheater, Pinecrest Lake Road. 209-965-3434.

Music from Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket, the Marc Chauvette Band. Food and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. St. George Hotel, 16104 Main St., Volcano. Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door. 209-296-4458.

The 68th annual event celebrates the logging industry with vendors, carnival, parade, games, music, arm wrestling, logging contests and more, ending with a tug-of-war contest on Sunday. 5-10 p.m. June 22, 3-11 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26. Tuolumne Memorial Park, Tuolumne. Free; charge for carnival attractions. 209-352-4698.

Bovines return to the spotlight with entertainment, art, activities, Little Milkman and Milkmaid contest, exhibits, vendors and fireworks. 5-10 p.m. Hilmar High football field, 7807 N. Lander Ave., Hilmar. Free. hilmarchamber.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.

8 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.

4-7:30 p.m. Adults $12, $8 age 12 and under. Hughson United Methodist Church, 2007 Sixth St. 209-883-4952

2-6 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. A host of microbreweries plus dozens of home brews to choose from, and tacos. $20, including drinks. Presented by American Outlaws. www.aomodesto.com.

Benefit for Humane Society of Stanislaus County. Barbecue dinner, casino, live music by Yard Dogs. 6-11 p.m. Durrer Barn, Modesto. $65, 21 and over only. 209-550-7387.

American Legion, Modesto Post 74, hosts. 7-11:30 a.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $8 adults; $4 age 7-12; free age 6 and under. 888-291-0174.

Classic cars, Hula Hoop contests, karaoke and root beer floats served by car hops on roller skates. Friday-Saturday evenings. A&W Root Beer, 1404 G. St., Modesto.

Wednesday evenings. Velvet Creamery, 2204 McHenry Ave.: Classic car show, activities, raffles.

Classic car show commemorates George Lucas’ “American Graffifi.” With raffle prizes, music, vendors and more. 9 a.m. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Free. 209-577-3093.

Film screening with giveaways, drink specials, contests and prizes. 3 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St. Tickets $5. 209-527-4697.

Classic cars and hot rods. Music, food and beverages available for purchase including breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Modesto Elks. Free admission. Car show starts at 9 a.m., awards presented at 3 p.m. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. 209-529-0366.

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.

Author Sydney Avey on “A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media for People in the Creative Arts: How to Create and Sustain your Social Media Presence.” 10 a.m.-noon, Sonora Public Library, 480 Greenley Road. 209-743-8097.

La Grange Odd Fellows event with music, food, vendors, food booths. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. La Grange One Room School House, Floto Street. 209-324-9016.

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.

Sunday dance featuring music by Just Friends and a free samba slide dance lesson. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W. 15th St. $8. 209-723-0839.

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 June 15, 2017 at 1:41 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."