Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Presentation of the look, choreography, style and sound made famous by some of the most influential recording artists in history. 8 p.m. $20-$45.

Regional Mexican singer. 7 p.m. $49-$99.

Blues master, guitarist and singer. 7:30 p.m. $35-$80.

Fourth annual Camp Jack Hazard Benefit Concert and fundraising event featuring Life House and Neil Buettner. 7 p.m. $35-$100.

Music inspired from India’s great epic myths, poems and sacred texts, such as the Ramayana and the Bhagavad Gita. 2 p.m. yogi workshop; 8 p.m. concert. $25 workshop; $20-$35 concert.

Comedienne. 8 p.m. Sold out.

Young dancers and a live Latin American music ensemble present a rendition of Mexican culture and heritage. 2 p.m. $20-$40.

Comedian. 7 p.m. $38-$85.

Central Catholic High School dance presents performances featuring everything from hip-hop and lyrical to character jazz and Bollywood. 7 p.m. $12-$16.

Presentation blends puppetry, technology and dance to tell the story of a friendly dinosaur, Darwin, who wanders away from home and discovers a world of creatures who light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. 7 p.m. $12-$20.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s final masterpiece. 8 p.m. $17-$89.

Mexican American singer presents the vibrant rhythms of her home country’s rich folk music. 7:30 p.m. $19-$69.

Funstrummers ukulele play and singalong. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. (209) 505-3216.

Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. Donations. (209) 505-3216.

Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. (209) 524-6139.

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.

April 19, Founders Day/Rent Party. 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.

The Chanel Choir, under the direction of Deborah Kavasch of CSU Stanislaus, will present “A Service of Darkness: Seven Choral Meditations on the Last Words of Christ,” a musical presentation. 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock. Free. (209) 667-7712.

Modesto Junior College music department Spring String Recital. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Music Recital Hall, 435 College Ave. Free. (209) 575-6646.

Sacred sounds concert featuring ancient instruments and tribal rhythms. Concert followed the next day with a self-awareness workshop and small group discussion. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave.

Modesto Junior College department of music 38th annual New Music Concert. Reception to follow performance. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College, Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. Free. (209) 575-6249.

Featuring Americana, bluegrass, country, folk, world and other acoustic music. Various times and downtown locations. (209) 543-5306, www.modestounplugged.com.

Soprano presents repertoire from opera to Broadway. Joining Sieben will be Kevin Hemstreet, baritone, and accompanist Gail Johnson. Part of the St. James Concert Series. 3 p.m. Red Church-Sonora, 42 Snell St. $12 adults; $5 students under 18. (209) 536-0825.

Wind quintet and piano. 2 p.m. Faye Spanos Auditorium, Conservatory of Music, UOP, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton. $15-$25. (209) 956-2858.

Columbia Jazz Series season finale featuring Mario Flores Band and guitarist/vocalist Johnny Valdes. 6 p.m. Columbia College, Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $15 reserved. (209) 588-5126.

CSU Stanislaus Department of Music presentation. 7:30 p.m. CSU Stanislaus, Snider Recital Hall, One University Circle, Turlock. $12 general; $8 students/seniors. (209) 667-3958.

Sixth annual memorial chamber music concert. 7:30 p.m. CSU Stanislaus, Snider Recital Hall, One University Circle, Turlock. $12 general; $8 students/seniors. (209) 667-3958.

Guest performer Shelby Aeppli-Imholt. Rippli dinner served prior to concert. 5:30 p.m. SJV Swiss Hall, East Main St. and Manley Road, Ripon. $6-$12 dinner; $10 advance, $12 door for concert and dance. (290) 745-1222 or (209) 982-4167.

Cajun and zydeco two-steps, blues, New Orleans grooves, ballads and waltzes. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 W. Main St., Newman. $17 general; $20 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

Documentary tribute to world-famous magician, escape artist and world-renowned enemy of deception, James “The Amazing” Randi.

Pixar’s beloved cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when it looks like a new spaceman figure may replace him as top toy in a boy’s room. 3 p.m. doors; 4 p.m. show. Free.

Live comedy show featuring several headliners heard on “The Bob & Tom Show.” 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $28-$34.

Doug Petty & The Chartbreakers pay tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $10.

Two films, “Birders: The Central Park Effect” and “Wings Over Our Two Counties,” along with speakers and information provided by birding enthusiasts. Presented by the Stanislaus Audubon Society. 2 p.m. doors; 3 p.m. films. $10.

Film revisits the shocking case of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, who was brutally beaten, tied to a fence and left to die because he was gay. 7 p.m. $10.

Dark comedic odyssey, revolving around Kumiko, a frustrated office worker whose imagination transcends the confines of her mundane life.

Starring John Wayne in his larger-than-life performance as drunken, uncouth and totally fearless one-eyed U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.

A cappella group performs favorite songs from the ’50s to the present and every decade in between. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $20.

American romantic drama starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, directed by Sydney Pollack. A Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m.

Mary Poppins arrives on the doorstep of the troubled Banks family and, using a “practically perfect” combination of magic and common sense, takes the children on a magical and memorable journey. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$35. (209) 532-3120.

Devious, delightful and delicious comical romp where murder is on everyone’s mind. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Murphys Creek Theater, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. $18-$20. (209) 728-8422.

Arthur Miller’s tale of the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. (209) 725-8587.

Through May 1, Daniel Edwards exhibit. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

April 25-26, Stanislaus County Artist Open Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost of map, $10. April 11, 17-18, Artist studio preview shows.

Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.

April 13-17, Turlock Regional High School Art Show; artist reception, April 17, 5:30 p.m. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. One University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Through April 19, “ArtSpirit,” the 18th annual high school juried exhibition with art from students at Calaveras, Bret Harte and Mountain Oaks high schools. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 22 N. Main St., San Andreas. www.calaverasarts.org.

Through May 8, “Central California Art Showcase.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

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

Through next Friday, April 10, 17th annual Celebration of the Arts in Schools Student Exhibit; through September, Sarah Anne Graham: “Paper, Print and Painting.” Gallery hours: 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by appointment. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/gallery.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

April 11-12, Spring Art Show at the Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Robert Mondavi Winery, 5950 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo. Free.

Exhibits of a county recorder’s office, a general store and a re-created blacksmith shop. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Through July 19, “Promoting Merced: A County of Many Resources” exhibit. Museum hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 21st and N streets, Merced.

Ongoing artists exhibit. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

April 11, Second Saturday Art Walk; April 17, Poetry Night, 7 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

Through Friday, April 3, interpretive exhibition “Think! Create! Share!” 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 H St., Modesto.

Monday, April 6-May 5, 10th annual Bobcat Art Show, artist reception April 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced.

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

Yosemite Renaissance is celebrating its 30th year with an exhibit of 49 paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by 47 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley.

Folk dancing lessons. No partner or experience necessary. Open to teens and older. $5. For information, call (209) 634-8843 or (209) 480-0387. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays.

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.

Celebrating regional artistic excellence, unique collaboration between Mistlin Galley and Carnegie Arts Center. Gallery talk featuring award-winning artists, May 3, 2 p.m.

Members of the Pen Women, a regional group of artists, writers and creative women, share their talents with an exhibition of artwork that inspires poetry.

Birthday celebration for naturalist John Muir and animal artist John Audubon with Great Valley Museum docents. Part of the Family Friday series. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown.

Friday, April 3, Jo Koy; next Friday, April 10, The Fab Four; April 12, Amanda Lee and Joe Tay; April 24, D.L. Hughley. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln.

Next Friday, April 10, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo; May 14, Aaron Lewis; June 20, Salt-N-Pepa. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

Friday, April 3, Tragically White, Patton Leatha; Saturday, April 4, Rebel Yell; Sunday, April 5, Buck Ford; next Friday, April 10, Donnie and the Wayrads; April 10-11, Audioboxx; April 12, Kenny Frye; April 17, Big Trouble, Big Bad Boogie Rock; April 18, The Spazmatics; April 19, Michael Beck; April 24, Ranell Carpenter, Kumandae Miller; April 25, Steel Breeze; April 26, The Golden Cadillacs. One Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville.

Friday-Saturday, April 3-4, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under; April 11, Choi Jin Hee; April 12, Grupo Dubai – Conciertos de Musica Latina; April 17, El Chapo De Sinaloa; April 18, George Benson; April 19, Jew Amornrat; April 25, Chef Robert Irvine: May 3, Buck Ford. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks.

Friday, April 3, Jimmy Thackery; Saturday, April 4, Caravanserai; Thursday, April 9, Pablo Cruise; next Friday, April 10, Purple Ones – Tribute to Prince; April 11, Fusion; April 16, The Hot Dark; April 17, Journey Revisited; April 18, Fast Times ’80s Dance Party; April 23, Keith Anderson; April 24-25, Busta Groove; April 30, Chains Required. 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne.

Next Friday, April 10, Stand Up for Comedy show featuring Headliner Michael Calvin Jr. and Diana Hong, local 209 talent Chris Moran, Bay Area talent Allison Mick and Walker Glenn. First Wednesdays, Filmmaker Social Club; Sundays, open mike. 1126 14th St., Modesto.

Color Fun Fest and Holi Festival. Day/night color run, dance music, Easter egg hunt. 4-9 p.m. San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. $20 general; 12 and under free. (510) 367-5990.

Kite flying, competition, crafting, entertainment and displays by Merced County Sheriff’s Department. First 500 kids receive a free kite. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Livingston Middle School, 101 F St., Livingston. Free. (209) 277-1402.

Earth Day’s 26th festival. Vendor booths with a variety of Earth-friendly products, services and resources as well as free entertainment and family fun. 10 a.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. (209) 577-5494.

Sunday, April 5, Easter champagne brunch, 10:30 a.m., $35-$74. Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Call or check website for times and prices. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. (800) 866-1690. www.sierrarailroad.com.

Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $7. (209) 537-3360.

Friday night dinner hosted by the 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. Eggs, ham or sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes and fresh fruit. 8-11 a.m. Second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery, Coulterville. $5 adults, $3 children.

Hosted by Ripon VFW Post 1051. 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Ripon, 12455 W. Ripon Road. 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. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Ripon, 12455 W. Ripon Road. Small donation required. (209) 599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Turlock, 1405 E. Linwood Ave. $2-$6.50. (209) 668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. Last Thursday of month. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. (209) 394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger night. 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$7. (209) 668-9710.

8 a.m.-noon. Saturday. 19th and N streets, Merced. (209) 667-2916.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. First Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. (209) 577-2298.

Steak dinner, salad bar, no-host bar. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 5 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner. First Friday. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. (209) 577-2298.

First Sunday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesday. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. (209) 632-0011.

First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. (209) 845-8113.

7-11 a.m. Second Sunday. Odd Fellows Hall- La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.

Sundays. 9 a.m.. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. (209) 576-0279.

Brunch celebration includes a visit from the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. S.O.S. Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto. $25 adults, $15 children 4-12. (209) 578-5801.

Tiny Tim Auxiliary annual fundraising luncheon and fashion show. 10:30 a.m. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto. $50 per person. (209) 529-5581.

Bowling event with lunch, event T-shirt, silent auction and prizes. Noon. McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. (209) 571-2695.

Weston Elementary School PFA food and spirits tasting event. Ages 21 and older only. Entrees, appetizers, side dishes, beer/wine/spirits and desserts. 6 p.m.-midnight. Ripon Community Center, 334 W. Fourth St. $35 advance; $40 door. (209) 607-7224 or (209) 232-7777.

Omelet breakfast fundraiser for Americanism School Awards. 7-11:30 a.m. American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Modesto. $8 adults; under 7 free. (209) 577-2880.

Soroptimist International of Modesto annual fundraiser with lunch, champagne, entertainment, prize drawings and silent auction. Noon-3 p.m. Charity Ballroom, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. $40. (209) 499-0260.

Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program night of big-band music, auction and buffet dinner. Adults-only event. 6-11 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $75. (209) 736-7706.

Ballet, tap, jazz and Mommy & Me classes offered for all ages. Central West Ballet, 5039 Pentecost, Modesto. $10 per class. (209) 576-8957. www.centralwestballet.org.

Group geared for children 8 years old and up. Each month club members will be invited to discuss various books, participate in crafts and watch excerpts from films. Refreshments available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second Friday. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-5507.

Weekly dance exercise classes conducted by certified instructors. Presented in partnership with Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. Participants must complete waiver, adults only, no child care provided. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Knitting and crocheting help for beginners or those needing help with a special project. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. (209) 874-2191.

Participants will be able to create a bunny out of an ice cream stick and a mini-basket from some sweet eggs. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Step back 65 million years and explore some of the creatures that once roamed the Earth. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 4 p.m. (209) 543-7353.

Group and individual dance party for ages 0-5 years. Includes themed music stations. 10:30 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Friends of the Denair Library spring book sale featuring used books from all genres. Noon-5 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

All ages are invited to come play Wii at the library. Wii Fit will be available for adult play. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 welcome with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Jim Liberto, California mortgage specialist, will discuss opportunities for home loans. Space is limited; reservations required. 7 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Children, tweens, teens and families are invited to participate in making unique magnets, build Lego creations or play fun Wii games. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Children will make a working flute and participate in the playing of instruments with random gadgets. Open to all ages, designed for children in grades K-2. 3 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. (209) 869-7008.

Opportunity for children to make Lego creations, which will be displayed in the library. Children under 4 welcome with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Join in as participants conduct experiments with Peeps and eggs, learning about birds and butterflies. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Participants will construct real-life, super-sized and mini self portraits using wax sticks. Crazy 8’s is an after-school math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Open to all ages, designed for kindergarten-second grade. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos featuring Riverbank’s Ballet Folklorico dancers, bilingual story time and crafts. 1-3 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. (209) 869-7008.

Conversation with parents of and providers for autistic individuals. Resource information available. Refreshments provided. 3-5 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. (209) 892-6473.

Modesto Money Mavens presents tips for coupon savings. Event is held the second Saturday of each month. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Antique aircraft display. Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Saturdays. Modesto City County Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1. (209) 526-5868. www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. (209) 620-6312.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and younger. (209) 723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. (209) 342-7358.

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.

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m., second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

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.

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) 614-4404.

Oakdale Grange No. 435 presents Bunko Nite. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m., first Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall , Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $10 per person. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.

All interested in camellias and seeking to learn about camellia culture are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Some meeting topics this season will include: bugs, square gardening, herbs and water gardens. 1:30 p.m., second Sundays. One Church Bethel Campus. Free. (209) 522-0147 or (209) 576-0831.

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

Presented by Modesto Junior College Astronomy Club. Access to telescopes with staffed members providing information. Great Valley Museum offers two planetarium shows. Seating limited to first 100 for shows. $5. Three additional planetarium shows will be offered on Saturday, April 4. 8-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (209) 575-6196.

UC Merced’s Merritt Writing Program and Center for the Humanities will sponsor second annual writing conference featuring readings by students and Soul Vang, conference keynote speaker. 1 p.m. student readings; 2-3 p.m. keynote address and question-and-answer period; 3-3:30 p.m. book signing. UC Merced, Kolligan Library, 5200 Lake Road, Merced. Free.

Pacheco State Park offers wildflower hikes Saturdays and Sundays through the month of April. Two milelong hikes and more strenuous hikes lasting four to seven hours. No advance reservations needed; participants should bring water, sunscreen, layered clothing. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday, easier hike; 9 a.m. Saturdays, more strenuous hike. Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. $10 park day use fee per vehicle. (209) 826-1197.

Docent-led museum tours highlighting Gold Country history featuring exhibits and working model of a famous stamp mill. Gold panning offered, $5. 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $5 adults; $2.50 children. (209) 736-2963.

Interactive nutrition and physical activity sessions offered by the Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center. Open to seniors 60 and older. Noon-12:30 p.m. Modesto Senior Citizen Center, 211 Bodem St. Free. (209) 523-2800.

Oakdale Women’s Club featuring fashion show, money hat drawing. Noon. Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road, Oakdale $16. (209) 848-2231.

The Central Sierra Audubon Society will offer bird houses for sale. The sale will be combined with the Calaveras Native Plant Society’s spring plant sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Calaveras County Water District, 120 Toma Court, San Andreas. (209) 532-1106.

Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group monthly meeting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. Free. (209) 533-0593.

Tropical Plant Society of Modesto presents 35th annual show and sale. Orchid and tropical plant exhibits, potting demonstrations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Stanislaus Union Elementary School, 1931 Kiernan Ave. Free. (209) 545-0814.

64th annual Oakdale Rodeo with parade Saturday morning, 9 a.m.; and dance Saturday evening, 8 p.m. Grand entry, 1 p.m. both days. Oakdale Rodeo Grounds, Highway 120, Oakdale. $10-$15 advance; $15-$20 gate. (209) 847-4083.

Third annual Garden Tour featuring seven gardens within Turlock and Denair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Various locations. $20 adults, $10 children. (209) 620-0406.

Tenth annual Spring Fling sale and wine stroll. Live music and wine tasting. Noon-5 p.m. Downtown Angels Camp. (209) 736-1333.

Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners Guild meeting. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. (209) 588-1514.

Day of community service. Several projects involving city cleanup, encouragement, school improvement and service to people in need. Various locations. (209) 566-9343.

Modesto Garden Club garden tour of eight gardens, including six in Riverbank and two in Modesto. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Various locations, map distributed with ticket purchase. $20 general, $10 children under 10. (209) 529-1517.

Genealogical Society spring seminar featuring Janice M. Sellers, professional genealogist, speaking about reconstructing a family. Lunch included. 9:50 a.m.-3 p.m. Family History Center, 400 Bret Harte Road, Murphys. $30. (209) 754-1325.

Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.

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.

Club meets Tuesdays, second Friday of month for dance. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Friday. 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.

Ballroom dances and lesson. 7-10:30 p.m. third Fridays. Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. $5 members, $10 for nonmembers. (209) 814-6701. www.modestoballroomclub.org.

7-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $4. (209) 526-4452.

Wednesdays, square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road. (209) 535-0479. 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.

Workshops Wednesdays and Saturday Party Nights. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall , Lambuth and F streets. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. (209) 236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

Sunday dances featuring waltz, Latin, swing, polka and fox trot. Refreshments available. 2-5 p.m., fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St. $8. (209) 723-0839.

Dine and dance to the music of the Trade Winds Band. Reservations due by Saturday, April 4. 6 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto. $46 members; $56 nonmembers. (209) 529-0965 or (209) 532-1226.

A college-community concert band looking for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion players to join. 7 p.m. Mondays. California State University, Stanislaus, music building, One University Circle, Turlock. (209) 667-3740.

The Calaveras Arts Council is seeking artists of all mediums for themed show “Outside the Box” featuring likely or unlikely pairs. Show will run May 2-July 3; artist reception May 2, 1-3 p.m. (209) 754-1774.

This story was originally published April 1, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."