Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Comedian and host of NBC’s “The Marriage Ref.” 8 p.m. $25-$40.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra program opens its classics season. 8 p.m. $19-$92.

Season opening concert. 2 p.m. $5-$10.

1960s hitmaker. 4 p.m. $29-$59

Featuring national touring comedians Aida Rodriguez, April Macie and Esther Ku. Adult content. 7:30 p.m. $25-$40.

Tony Award- winning Broadway musical from the creators of “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific.” 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 2 p.m. Nov. 18-19. $39-$89.

Classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation. 2 and 6:30 p.m. $19-$39.

Modesto Performing Arts presents the holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $20-$25.

Trio brings holiday show “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.

Singers bring “Hip to the Holidays” show. 3 p.m. $29-$69.

Modern day Christmas classic in stage version. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $39-$89.

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. 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 at Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $25. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

Grateful Dead tribute. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$20. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Nov. 11-12, Barbara Morrison; Dec. 10, “It’s a Big Band Christmas. Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. Season tickets $100. 209-559-0565.

Sunday Afternoons at CBC concert series. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$25. http://sundaysatcbs.com.

Townsend Opera Recital Series presents soprano in concert. 7:30 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto. $25.

Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the tenth annual sing along performance of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah.” 4 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Free. 209-765-6388.

Classic rock and folk. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $59-$79. turlocktheatre.org

Glimpse into the relationship between beloved children's author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin. $8-$10.

Documentary on researcher Jane Goodall. $8-$10.

With his marriage and career against the ropes, dejected author Jack Spencer travels with his wife, Amanda, to an isolated glamping retreat in search of a spark. $8-$10.

City of Modesto and Stanislaus County present film in honor of America Recycles Day. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Free.

Set on a stretch of highway just outside the imagined utopia of Disney World, The Florida Project follows six-year-old Moonee and her rebellious mother Halley over the course of a summer. $10.

Celebrate the music of the legendary Tom Petty. 7 p.m. $15 advance, $18 door.

Modesto Film Society presents 1987 John Hughes comedy with Steve Martin starring as Neal Page, the uptight marketing executive just trying to make it home for Thanksgiving, who’s forced to partner up with Del (John Candy), a laid back shower-curtain-ring salesman. 2 p.m. $8

Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat. $8.

After months without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at the town's chief of police. $8.

Sing along with “Frozen,” one of the most popular animated movies. 2 p.m. $3-$5.

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

Sierra Repertory Theatre brings back its popular family musical. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $20-$37.

6:30 p.m. Whitmore Charter High School, 3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres. $7. gbenge@ceres.k12.ca.us

A “miracle” healing spring that actually poisons. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$20.

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.

November artist, Charles Waldman. 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 Nov. 10, “Make Americka Jack’d Again” by The Phantom Street Artist. Nov. 20-Dec. 10, John McNamara. Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 4-9 p.m. Thursdays. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Nov. 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.

Through Dec. 15, Sherman Hay: A Retrospective Art Exhibition. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora

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

modestoartwalk.com.

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 Nov. 22, “Idyllic America: Watercolor Painting by Doug Sandelin.” 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.

Local artists influenced by Asia. Lobby Gallery.

Drum program. 7-8 p.m. Free.

“A Lesson in American History: The Japanese American Experience.” During World War II, the U.S. government removed 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry from their homes on the West Coast and confined them in internment camps. The Speakers Bureau of the Livingston chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will present their personal and families’ experiences from this period. 2 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.

Nov. 10, Journey Revisited; Nov. 11 AC Myles; Nov. 16, Stomp Box; Nov. 17, Jelly Bread; Nov. 18, Cheeseballs; Nov. 24, Rockin’ Down the Highway; Nov. 25, Cover Boy; Nov. 30, The Guy Dossi Band. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. 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. Dennys, 4324 Salida Blvd., Salida. 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.

Soroptimist event. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angles Camp. $15-$27. 209-753-9700.

Handcrafted items include quilts, holiday items, aprons, homemade jams, jellies, candy and more. Lunch available to buy, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds to go to local charities. Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hall, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock. 209-667-7712.

Gift and holiday decor. Holy Family Church, 4212 Dale Road, Modesto. 209-614-4121.

Holiday crafts, goods and baked items. Santa available for pictures with kids. Lunch available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saron Lutheran Church, 1742 North St., Escalon.

Vendors with gifts, fashion, décor, crafts and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Victory Assembly of God, Family Life Center, 1960 E Hatch Road, Ceres. 209-658-3171.

Handcrafted and other items for sale; light lunch available for purchase. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prescott Church, 3000 Prescott Road, Modesto. 209-529-7200.

More than 57 booths with handmade items, toys, quilts, jewelry, leather goods, home decor, commercial photos with Santa, more. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Center, 55 Oak St., Oakdale. 209-985-1486.

Vendors, glass crafts, handmade soaps, skin care, ornaments, woodcrafts, refreshments and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Minnie’s Restaurant, 107 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-985-4171.

More than 60 vendors with home decor, vintage and handcrafted items, jewelry, gifts and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. $1 admission. www.facebook.com/craftychicksroadshow

Dozens of hand-made or re-purposed crafts. Breakfast and lunch, as well as baked items for purchase. Benefits American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Boys scouting programs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church’s Father O’Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 209-551-5973 or www.stjmod.com.

Holiday arts and crafts, baked goods, jewelry, antiques, kids corner and more. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 16th and I streets, Modesto. 209-522-9046.

20th Century Club’s annual event with handcrafted arts and crafts. Food court and goodie booth also offered. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hughson High School, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave. 209-874-5012.

Proceeds benefit needy families through St. Vincent de Paul. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. St. Patrick’s Church Parish Hall, 19399 E. Highway 120, Ripon. 209-838-2133.

Soroptimist International of Twain Harte event. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Twain Harte Golf Club. $20. RSVP by Nov. 17, 209-206-1620.

Oakdale Cowboy Museum holiday event with more than 40 booths western art, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment. Cowboy Santa arrives on horseback at 11 a.m. Saturday and will be available for photos. 5-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. 209-847-7049.

The 43rd annual festival features more than 150 craft artists, music, street performers, costumed elves, carolers, festival kitchens and bake shops. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Adults $8; ages 13-18 $5; 6-12 $2; under age 6 free. Mother Lode County Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. www.fireonthemountain.com.

Artisan pop-up shops, live music. Noon-4 p.m. Redwood Cafe, 4342 Dale Road, Modesto.

Craft fair with handmade items from noon-6 p.m. Electrical parade begins 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 6th and Santa Fe with tree-lighting ceremony and Santa Claus to follow. Downtown Riverbank, 6707 Third St. 209-863-7122.

Multiple vendors set up at participating downtown businesses including Deva Cafe, Concetta, Preservation Coffee & Tea, Peer Recovery, Mod Spot, Health Plan San Joaquin Community Room, Tresetti’s, Mistlin Gallery, Mira Bridal Couture and Ralston’s Goat. Live street entertainment. 5-9 p.m. J Street, between 10th and I streets, Modesto. www.modshop209.com.

Artists with handmade original goods, bake sale. Lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountain Ranch Community Hall, 8049 Washington St., Mountain Ranch. www.gocalaveras.com.

Local crafters. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. 209-256-2576.

Inside and outside McHenry Mansion, which will be decorated in Christmas splendor. Costumed carolers, street fair with crafts, Modesto farmers market. Horse-drawn wagon rides 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $2-$3. Free festival runs 7 a.m.-3 p.m. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto, and outside down 15th Street. www.mchenrymuseum.org.

Featuring 36 vendors with homemade and other items. Homemade lunch and other treats available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. 209-537-6651.

Hand-made items, including jewelry, ornaments stitchery and baked goods, along with vendors, brunch and door prizes. Benefits Bethany’s House. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church, 333 S. Wilma, Ripon.

Vendors and barbecue for eat-in or take-out. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Modesto Free Methodist Church, 1520 Rose Avenue.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange.

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. 209-342-0281.

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. Call or email for times. Modesto Sound, 110 Santa Barbara Ave., Modesto. $200. 209-573-0533. www.modestosound.org.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

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.

Annual event in downtown Modesto from 10th and O streets down Needham Street to Graceada Park. Ceremony at the park following the parade, which begins at 9 a.m.

“Modesto Fire Department: A Journey Through Time” with Darin Jesburg, Battalion Chief of the Modesto Fire Department. Includes historical timeline of the Department from 1875 to the present. 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street, Modesto. Free. 209-577-5366.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolomne County Library in Sonora. mlwsguild.org.

West Modesto Community Collaborative event with art, speakers, vendors, food and music. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Modesto.

Fiber artist Stephenie Gaustad will demonstrate making rope; this will be a hands-on experience. 10 a.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, in Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Benefits the Modesto Gospel Mission and Salvation Army. Turkeys and donations accepted 8 a.m.-5 p.m. both days (closed noon-1 p.m.) Rea & Associates, LLP, 1937 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-521-2727.

Community packing party to fill boxes with school supplies, hygiene items and toys for needy children worldwide. First Southern Baptist Church of Waterford, 116 E St.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $7.

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

This story was originally published November 9, 2017 at 11:08 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."