Want to find entertainment in and around Modesto? It’s here in our weekly calendar

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.

Nonprofit Modesto Sound camp for ages 8-12 and 13-18. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $175. 209-573-0533 or www.modestosound.com/camp

Original music from youth camp participants. 7 p.m. Free. 209-573-0533

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. 10:45 a.m.-noon. Modesto Senior Center, Bodim and Scenic. Free for seniors. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Telle Classrooms, 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.

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.

7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge Dance Hall, 821 5th St., Modesto. $5.

Inspirational, patriotic and classical music plus nostalgic stories. Featuring the Herb Henry Family and the Gage Family. Proceeds go toward expansion of the 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.

Rap/Country/rock infused music. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $10. www.westsidetheatre.org

Weekly outdoor concerts at 7 p.m. July 7, BluesBox Bayou Band; July 14, Cloak and Swagger; July 21, Callbox; July 28, Mark & Brian; Aug. 4, FunkyTim & the Merlots; Aug. 11, Highway 99 Band; Aug. 18, Washboard Monkeys; Aug. 25, Third Party Band; Sept. 1, Hot Club Faux Gitane; Sept. 8, Lisette and the Loudmouths; Sept. 15, Patty Castillo Davis Music; Sept. 22, Threshold. 10th street plaza, Tenth Street, Modesto.

Latin guitar, world fusion band. Part of the Red Tie Arts Lucca Winery Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. Pre-show wine tasting, music and art exhibit opens at 6:30 p.m. Lucca Winery grounds, 16265 E River Road, Ripon. $35-$70. www.Red-Tie.org.

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.

Dark romance. $8-$10.

Documentary tells dramatic story of Gertrude Bell. $8-$10.

Bestselling novelist, Bill Oakland loses his wife and his sight in a vicious car crash. 7 p.m. $10.

Atmospheric thriller from writer/director Sofia Coppola. $8-$10.

Lee Hayden (Sam Elliott) is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. $8-$10.

Crepes, cocktails, champagne and the film “The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq.” Doors at 12:30; crepes served 1-2 p.m., film 2 p.m. $15.

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.

Six students retaking a class in summer school set up a wax museum and bring wax figures to life with a mysterious incantation. 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.

July 8, Fifth anniversary celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. www.csustan.edu/soa.

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

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 11-Aug. 18, “We Are Not the Last;” Aug. 29-Oct. 20, Autumn Art Show, member-only competition; July 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 16, 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.

California poet laureate stops by during statewide tour. Also reading will be Modesto poet laureate Stella Beratlis and Modesto poet Gillian Wegener.

Kids and families enjoy spraying, splattering and stomping with paint. This will get messy, so participants should dress appropriately. 7-8:30 p.m. 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 30, Briefcase Full of Blues; July 1, Parrot Heads; July 6, Little Fuller Band; July 7, The Stir It Up Band; July 8, Busta Groove; July 13, Cover Me Badd; July 14, A Van Morrison Experience; July 15, Superbad; July 20, Kimberlie Helton; July 21, Pat Benetar Tribute; July 22, Kimberlie Helton and Gossip; July 27, Stompbox. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

JR de Guzman headlines, hosted by A.J. DeMello. 9 p.m. Pizza Factory, 1050 W Monte Vista Ave., Turlock. Free.

Booths of crafts, art and food to sample. Live country and swing music will be performed along with juggling and other entertainment. Pancake breakfast held both days. The festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, is held on the grounds of Bristol’s Ranch House Cafe at 961 Highway 4, downtown Arnold. Free. 925-372-8961.

Japanese American festival featuring Taiko (Japanese drumming), Obon dancing, cultural presentations, music and more. The farming community of Cortez was one of the original Japanese settlements in the 1900s. Dinner 5 p.m.; festival 7 p.m. Cortez Buddhist Church, 12985 Cortez Ave., Turlock. 209-535-6523.

Parade, band concert, barbecue and contests. Noon parade, 11 a.m. concert, 1 p.m. barbecue lunch. Columbia State Historic Park. Admission free, $6-$10 for barbecue lunch. 209-536-1672 or visitcolumbiacalifornia.com

Showcases bands Friday and Saturday including Ivory Deville, Green Machine, Mike Hammar and the Nails, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, The Sandlot Boys and more. Camping is available and there are children’s activities. Gates open 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa. $30-$50, free age 12 and under. www.yosemitemusicfestival.com.

Demolition derby, truck & tractor pulls and bull riding. Among the concert performers will be Plan B, Monkey, Cottonwood Creek, Risky Biscuits, Tim Hurley, The Dusty Roads Band and more. Noon to to midnight Friday-Saturday; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $10 admission, $5 age 6-12, free age 5 and under;. www.motherlodefair.org or 209-532-7428.

Fire eaters, sword-fighting knights, an artisan market, music, dancing, jesters, jugglers, games, live entertainment, food and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free www.steamhousecoffeeco.com.

Pop-culture and cosplay convention. Special guests include special effects artist RJ Haddy and “Star Trek” expert Larry Nemecek. Opens 10 a.m. both days. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 I St. $4-$8 advance, $5-$10 at the door, free under age 12. www.modestocon.com.

Annual county fair featuring agriculture exhibits, midway, entertainment, motorsports, rodeo and more. Entertainment includes LeAnn Rimes, UB40, Banda Rancho Viejo, Eli Young Band, Good Charlotte, Dennis Quaid & the Sharks and more. Weekdays, 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to midnight. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5-$12 gate admission, free age 6 and under; some events have an additional cost. www.stancofair.com. 209-668-1333.

The 40th annual street festival features craft and graphic artists, wine, food and live entertainment. Performers include Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Mike Hammar & The Nails and Comedy Industries. Vintage car show at Twain Harte Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Downtown Twain Harte. Free. 209-533-3473 or www.fireonthemountain.com.

Held in conjunction with the Twain Harte Summer Art & Wine Festival above, this event features wine tasting and food. Noon to 4 p.m. Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce, 23000 Meadow Lane. $25. www.twainhartecc.com.

Annual music festival and barbecue competition. Event features live music by John Nemeth, Maxx Cabello Jr., Ben Rice Trio, AC Myles, Jeramy Norris And The Dangerous Mood, The Marc Chauvette Band. Barbecue contest for prizes and championship status with food for sale. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. $10-$29.99. www.bluesandbones.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.

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.

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.

Yokuts/Sierra Club trip to Hughson Arboretum to visit grounds with a trail guide and learn about the hundreds of plants that are grown there. 6-7:30 p.m. 2490 Euclid Ave., Hughson. Free, open to non-members. 209-300-4253

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, anything related to the fiber arts. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolomne County Library, Sonora. Visitors welcome. mlwsguild.org or 209-533-0593.

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.

Carnegie Arts Center seeks artists for juried exhibit “Pacific Currents.” Oils and acrylics, photography and digital media, prints, drawings, watercolors, collage and mixed media, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, decorative arts. 209-632-5761 or www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Gallo Center Repertory Company holds auditions for “The Miracle Worker,” seeking five adult women, four adult men and one young girl to play Helen Keller. 11 a.m. for Helen Keller auditions, 1 p.m. for all others. Actors should be prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue. Contact jjohnson@galloarts.org

This story was originally published June 29, 2017 at 12:39 PM with the headline "Want to find entertainment in and around Modesto? It’s here in our weekly calendar."