Calendar: Events across the Modesto, Mother Lode regions

Pop/classical crossover. 7:30 p.m. $20-$35.

Tribute band. 8 p.m. $24-$54.

Comedian. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

A cappella country group. 6 p.m. $19-$69.

Part rock concert, part science experiment. 6:30 p.m. $10-$25.

Central West Ballet presents Halloween story. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35.

Country singer. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

Tribute to Enrico Caruso. 8 p.m. $25-$45.

Modesto Community Concert Association presents world music. 3 p.m. $15-$30.

Gallo Center Repertory Company presents story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4, 2 p.m. Nov. 5. $12-$20.

Funstrummers. 10:45 a.m.-noon Mondays. Modesto Senior Center, Bodem 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.

Nov. 19, Knight Sounds Big Band; Dec. 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com

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. $25. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

This Charming Band, a tribute to The Smiths, along with Just Like Heaven, a tribute to The Cure. 8 p.m., ModSpot Event Center, 1220 J St., Modesto. 21 and older. $15. www.ticketfly.com.

Musical fundraiser with All Hallows Eve theme for Modesto Sound’s youth music programs. Johnny Rocket & the Thrust, Dandelion Massacre, Plant, Lucky Lew and Tristan Gianelli; dinner, raffle. Costumes encouraged. 5-8:30 p.m. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $10 students, $25 adults includes dinner. www.modestosound.org.

Fall concert and dance; variety of folk songs and yodels followed by dance to Ron Scheiber Mike Inderbitzen Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Hall, Manley and East Main streets, Ripon. $10 advance, $12 at the door; free under age 16. 209-531-2577.

Concert and lesson by ukulele player and teacher presented by Funstrummers Ukulele Band. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $25. www.funstrummers.com.

Latin music, jazz, cabaret. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$65. turlocktheatre.org

Concert and coat drive benefiting Inter-Faith Ministries of Greater Modesto. Patty Castillo Davis with special guests will perform. 7-9:30 p.m. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. Accepting donations of new and gently used coats in all sizes. Free. Reservations suggested 209-572-2341

An unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s rule. $8-$10.

The spiritual journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. $8-$10.

George Romero’s classic horror film. 7 p.m. $8.

Andrew Wakefield is discredited and stripped of his medical license for his infamous study suggesting a link between the MMR vaccine, bowel disease, and autism. $8-$10.

John Carpenter’s 1978 classic. 7 p.m. $10.

Follows 6-year-old Moonee and her rebellious mother Halley over the course of a single summer. $8-$10.

With Barely Legal shadow casters. 11 p.m. $12.

Center Stage Conservatory presents Pulitzer Prize winning play about a wounded family unraveling at the age of innocence. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Center State Conservatory, 948 11th St., Modesto. $10-$15. centerstagemodesto.com.

Sierra Repertory Theatre present Tennessee Williams’ iconic play. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$25. www.sierrarep.org

A group of college students, a creepy cabin in a secluded forest, and an ancient Book of the Dead; what could possibly go wrong? Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. $22. 209-725-8587

Director Michael Lynch adapts Shakespeare classic set on a forbidden planet in 3020 AD. 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. show Oct. 29. Modesto Junior College Main Auditorium, 435 College Ave. $9-$11.

West Side Players presents musical comedy. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$20. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Denair Gaslight Theatre. 7 p.m. Denair Gaslight Theatre, 3908 Gratton Road. $8-$10. 209-664-9514.

Nov. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

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

October artist, George Balliet. Nov. 16, 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.

Through Oct. 20, Autumn Art Show member-only completion; Noc. 21-Dec. 22, “Home for the Holidays” member show and sale. Nov. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St. Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org

Nov. 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.

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

modestoartwalk.com.

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

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Woodcraft by John Galante.” 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.

Through Oct. 26, “Non Objectivity by Design: Acrylic Paintings by Bruce Klein.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1015 J St., Modesto.

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

Folk dancing lessons, beginners welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 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 contemporary Japanese ceramic artists who represent the diverse traditions of their country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $5, free for age 12 and under.

Light Box Theatre Company presents children’s story of Aladdin, who finds a dingy oil lamp that houses a magical genie. $12.

Local artists influenced by Asia. Lobby Gallery.

Jessica’s House hosts Carmen Richardson, author and expressive art therapist, speaking on Expressive art therapy for traumatized children and adults. 2-4 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.

Oct. 20, Foreigner Unauthorized; Oct. 21, Foreverland; Oct. 26, Larger Than Life; Oct. 27, Born on the Bayou; Oct. 28, In Living Color. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$65. turlocktheatre.org

A lineup of concerts for lovers of baroque and classical music. Violinist Lisa Grodin and guitarist/lutenist Richard Savino perform at its Salon Concert, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Other highlights include a Locals Concert on Oct. 15 and the Bach’s Brunch on Oct. 29. Locations, ticket prices and times vary. Details at www.sonorabach.org.

Free, family-friendly celebration of Day of the Dead. Vendors selling handmade Artisan items, entertainment, ballet folklorico, Altares, Catrin & Catrina pageant, activities for children including face painting, and a procession at 6 p.m. 11a.m.-7 p.m., 1010 10th St., Modesto. 209-585-6590 or rebecca.harringtonddlm@gmail.com or go to Facebook Dia de Los Muertos-Modesto.

This whimsical festival features three stages of music and comedy, roving street performers, beer, wine and food, shoot-out re-enactments, vendors, a custom car show and more. Patrons are encouraged to wear Gold-Rush era costumes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, downtown Angels Camp. Free. marktwainwildwestfest.com

Live music, craft vendors, magicians and jugglers, food and drink and more. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $14 advance, $18 gate adults Saturday; $12 advance, $15 gate adult Sunday; $5 kids 6-12 presale, $7 kids at the gate. 800-446-1333. www.allhallowsfaire.com.

The Baha’i community of Modesto presents film to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Baha’u’llah who established the Baha’i Faith in 1844. Modesto Public Library. 1:30 p.m. Free.

Sons of Norway Garborg Lodge 6-56 annual fundraiser. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. $20. 209-572-0323.

With guest Hall of Famer Rick Barry. 5:30 p.m. DoubleTree Ballroom, 1150 9th St., Modesto. $125. https://www.gvhc.org

Large, elaborate corn maze, pumpkins, zip lines, a mystery tour ride, giant pumpkin balls, a haunted castle, pumpkin blasters, a petting zoo, pig races and more. There’s a pumpkin patch, food court and a country store also open. Live entertainment including music on weekends is offered, with music expanding to nightly beginning Oct. 9. Attractions are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Dell’Osso Farms, 26 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop. Admission is $13.95 Mondays-Thursdays; $17.95 Fridays-Sundays; free ages 2 and under. Most attractions are included with admission but a few have additional fees. See pumpkinmaze.com.

Corn mazes include more than 5 miles of paths; within each are 12 hidden checkpoints to seek out. A separate haunted maze is open Friday and Saturday nights in October from 7 p.m. until closing (take a flashlight). Other attractions include a zombie shooting range, corn cannons, cow train rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn seed pit, hay pyramids, pedal carts, a picnic area and pig races. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Access to the pumpkin patch is free; attraction tickets are $3-$12. 2665 Sperry Ave., Patterson. 209-892-2015; fantozzifarms.com.

A 20-acre corn maze, Freaky Flashlight Nights through the mazes is held on Fridays and Saturdays (take your own flashlights) beginning at dusk. Also on site are a hay maze, scary shed, sandbox and tractor corral. Movies under the stars will be shown for free on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 7:15 p.m. featuring a variety of family films (weather permitting). There are more than 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds on site, and wandering the patch is free. Attraction tickets are $7-$11. Open noon to dusk Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. R.A.M. Farms Inc., 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock. 209-668-2425 or ramfarms.com.

New corn maze with an agriculture theme covering 10 acres. The farm also has a large pumpkin patch, hay ride, covered picnic area, kids play area, farm animals, mini corn maze and more. Admission to the patch is free with $5 admission to the farm area with activities; $6 for the corn maze; $8 for a combo pass to activities and maze. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 5101 Oakdale Road, Modesto; 209-541-7448. dutchhollowfarms.com.

Hop aboard the Harvest Haunt Express that runs at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown. Weekends will be themed: Oct. 21-22, Pirates & Princess; Oct. 28-29, Witches & Wizards. Riders can dress for the theme or in Halloween attire. Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Rides are $10-$15, free ages 5 and under. 209-984-3953 or go to railtown1897.org.

At the Stanislaus County “Feargrounds,” this macabre spread features 13 attractions such as a House of Dystopia haunted house, a Zombie Escape town paintball event, Rancher’s Revenge laser tag, a Haunted Hayride, a Headless Horseman, an escape room and more. Some attractions are family friendly. Free screenings nightly of scary movies at 7 and 9 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Attraction prices are $5-$25. www.ranchofhorror.com.

Located inside The Halloween Guys store, this weekend walk-through haunted house (also open Halloween night) has themed areas with real-life characters. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20-21, Oct. 27-28, Oct. 31. 2936 Veneman Ave., Modesto. $13 adults; $8 children. http://higbeehorrorhaunt.com.

With options from low scares to full-throated horror, this haunted house includes a Cemetarium, Psycho Circus and more. 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 22-26 and Oct. 29-31; open until midnight Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28. Vintage Faire Mall parking lot, 3401 Dale Road, Modesto. $8-$21. www.monstersinmodesto.com.

The annual Boys & Girls Club of Stanislaus County event features lighter scares for the age 5-to-12 set with seven themed rooms, Halloween crafts, face painting and an arcade. Live character actors provided by Kit Fox Trolley will re-enact spooky but not scary theatrical scenes. 5-8 p.m. McHenry Museum, 14th and I streets, Modesto. $5; free age 5 and under. www.bgcstan.org.

The city of Riverbank sponsors this family-friendly event with a hayride through a variety of scary themed areas. Concessions available. 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, 7-10 p.m Saturday. Jacob Myers Park, Riverbank. Adults $12, children $6; free under age 3. 209-863-7150.

Family event with classic cars, games for the kids, trunk-or-treating, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, music and more. 5:30-8 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-529-9303.

Two haunted mazes – Backroads and Nyctophobia, vendors, food and live entertainment. 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 27-28, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 29. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5-$20. www.deathworkz.com.

Several trick-or-treat stops, historical games from 3-6:30 p.m. Wagon rides through the decorated Diggins Tent Town site. Illumination of the jack-o’-lanterns from 6:30-8 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

Street party featuring several Halloween-themed party rooms including CarnEvil, Zombie Prom, Hocus Pocus, Chucky’s Playhouse and others, costume contests and more. 21-and-older event. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Downtown Modesto, 11th and J streets. $10 presale, $20 gate. halloweenmodesto.com.

Four age groups with prizes and candy. 3 p.m. Floyd Avenue and Oakale Road.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and MoPRIDE host this event with a DJ, dancing, costume contests, food and no-host bar. 7 p.m.-midnight. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. $10 advance, $15 at the door. www.mopride.org.

Costume contest, candy, face painting, more. 4-6 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. Free.

Live music, craft vendors, magicians and jugglers, food and drink and more. Noon-11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $14 advance, $18 at gate adults Saturday; $12 advance, $15 at gate adult Sunday; $5 kids 6-12 presale, $7 kids at the gate. www.allhallowsfaire.com.

Community event with a haunted hospital, music, inflatables and more. 6-8 p.m. Downtown Oakdale. Free. www.facebook.com/City-of-Oakdale-511696508856027.

Program by Tom Courtney on hiking inn to inn at the Bay Area coastline from the Marin Headlands to Point Reyes National Seashore and traversing the Sierra on a section of the historic Emigrant Trail. 6:45 p.m., Refreshments and Socializing; 7 p.m., meeting in the Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church. Free, and nonmembers welcome. Elaine, 209-300-4253.

Interactive exhibits that address a variety of issues geared toward senior health and well-being, care giving, memory loss, dementia, long-term care options, senior retirement centers, elder abuse, financial abuse, medication management and Medicare assistance. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Free. www.healthyagingassociation.org.

Fundraising walk. 9 a.m. Modesto Junior College East Campus. 415-404-0392

Haven Women’s Center gala celebrating 40th year. Wine, music, hors d’oeuvres, music, more. 5:30-8 p.m. The Century, 927 10th St., Modesto. $40 advance, $45 door. 209-524-4331.

John Buckley, from the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center, on “Forest Health and Fire Resiliency in a Changing Climate.” A free Modesto Area Partners in Science presentation intended for age 12 and older. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall 132.

Have you ever wondered if Columbia is truly a Ghost Town? Explore the spirits of Columbia in first paranormal tour for the public. 8-11:30 p.m. $50. friendsofcolumbiashp.com/paranormaltour.html

Homemade crafts, Christmas décor, jewelry, garden items, more. Breakfast and lunch items for sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Connecting Church of the Nazarene, 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave., Denair.

Handmade crafts, gifts and holiday items, needlework, opportunity quilt, wood crafts, homemade jams/jellies and frozen ready-to-bake homemade pies. Soup/pie lunch for $7. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave. 209 838-2792.

Jessica’s House hosts Carmen Richardson, author and expressive art therapist, speaking on Expressive art therapy for traumatized children and adults. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 720 12th St., Peterson Event Center, Modesto.

Family science program from Modesto Area Partners in Science with Tierney Thys, National Geographic Explorer and TED Talk speaker. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free. modestoscience.wordpress.com.

Learn about the extended trips planned by the Modesto Junior College Community Education Department. 10 a.m. MJC, 435 College Ave. Forum Building, Room 110. Free. RSVP at 209-575-6063.

Decorating accents and gift items, art, metalwork, chandeliers, holiday decor, vintage items, florals, handcrafted furniture, textiles, candles and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $6. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. 209-668-8861.

Hand-crafted items including jewelry, macramé, cards, aprons, quilts, woodwork, more. Snack bar available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hilmar Country Club Estates clubhouse, 19667 American Ave., Hilmar

Baked good, jewelry, clothing, crafts, candles, décor items, café and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Neighborhood Church of Modesto, 5921 Stoddard Road. www.youmnc.com/marketplace or 209-380-2582.

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.

Dance to Bonnie and the Boys Out Back Band. 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue. $5, supports the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 209-343-6292.

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. 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.

Turlock Community Theatre talent show seeks contestant for new event with cash prize; applications due by Oct. 27; auditions on Nov. 2-3. Musicians, magicians, acrobats, comedians, pets, dancers, variety acts welcome. 209-668-1169 or www.turlocktheatre.org.

Carnegie Arts Center seeks Central Valley photographers for juried show with cash prizes. www.carnegieartsturlock.org

Merced Shakespearefest holds auditions for William Shakespeare play. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Merced College Theater, 3600 M St. shawnoverton@hotmail.com.

This story was originally published October 18, 2017 at 3:44 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto, Mother Lode regions."