Music, art, theater, talks, more; your guide to Modesto, Mother Lode entertainment

Tribute bands. All proceeds benefit Stanislaus area Foster children at the Royal Family Kids’ Camp this coming summer. 8 p.m. $25-$50.

For more than fifty years, The Temptations have propelled popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances worldwide. 7 p.m. $39-$59.

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

Acoustic show by pop group. 7 p.m. $39-$79.

Musical celebration about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. $29-$99.

Keyboard Conversations, Leonard Bernstein: Happy 100th Birthday. 7:30 p.m. $35-$65.

Honors, awards, entertainment, dessert, dancing. 6 p.m. $100.

Soprano. 4 p.m. $69-$149.

Rhythm & Moves Dance Company. 4:30 p.m. $12-$25.

Through the use of shadow, light, and creative manipulation of objects, Mummenschanz delivers a spectacle for the imagination. $29-$69.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. $19-$92.

Modesto Youth Symphony Orchestra. 2 p.m. $5-$10.

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.

Jan. 21, Yosemite Jazz Band; Feb. 18, Hot City Jazz Band, March 18, Fog City Jazz Band; April 15, Rent Party/Founders Day. 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

Jan. 26, Columbia Big Band; Feb. 2-3, Big Band Jazz Festival; March 2-3, Vocal Jazz Festival; March 13, Bria Skonberg Quartet; April 15, Latin Jazz Big Band season finale. Concerts at Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora except Jan. 26 at Sonora High School. Season tickets $100. 209-559-0565.

Santana tribute band. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general, $25 reserved. www.westsidetheatre.org

Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general, $25 reserved. www.westsidetheatre.org

The St. James Concert Series presents Celtic folk trio. 3 p.m. The Red Church (St. James Episcopal Church), Sonora. $20. 209-536-0825.

In what Daniel Day-Lewis has promised will be his last film, he has poured his soul into the role of renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock. $8-$10.

Modesto Film Society presentation. Declared a modern classic upon its 1961 release, Paul Newman stars as the eponymous pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson, a man on a mission to become the best professional hustler in the game. 2 p.m. $8

Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. 7 p.m. $10.

Steven Spielberg directs and Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star in this thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets. $8

Tale of first love is based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman. Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever. $8.

Anna (Rebecca Hall) and Will (Dan Stevens), were each other's first every-things: first kiss, first love, first and only relationship. Now, 10 years in, at Anna's 30th birthday party, as Will is about to propose, the couple's best friend makes a drunken toast, suggesting that they should sleep around before their inevitable marriage. $10.

Center Stage Conservatory presents Sam Sheperd play explores family dysfunction and the nature of love set against the backdrop of the America West. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and Thursday, Jan. 18; 2 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21. Center State Conservatory, 948 Eleventh St., Modesto. $10-$15. centerstagemodesto.com

Three old buddies, together again for a long overdue “guys weekend.” Revelations, comic twists, and a party crasher make this a weekend they won’t soon forget. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$20. prospecttheaterproject.org.

Live talent competition and fundraiser for Turlock Community Theatre. 6 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive, . $15-$20. www.turlocktheatre.org

Hickman Honor Choir performs the musical. 6 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 11 a.m. Jan. 20. Hughson High School Auditorium, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave. $5.

Dramedy looks at the politics of religion and gun control, and the danger and power in telling the unfiltered truth. 7 p.m. Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 2-3, 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Modesto Junior College Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $9-$11. http://mjc.tix.com

Merced Shakespearefest begins its 17th season with the Bard’s political tragedy. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Merced College, 3600 M St. $8-$10. mccd.tix.com

Through January, Joann Terry. Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 167 S. Washington St. Sonora.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through January, Birthday Club’s Winter Art Show featuring Chella, Carol David, Barbara Gill, Janet Hardie, Betty Jean Reynolds, and Henrietta Sparkman. Feb. 1-March 15, “Pen Women Presents!” with poetry readings during Third Thursday Art Walk Feb. 15 and March 15, 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.

Jan. 29-March 2, “Robert Stevenson’s On Narrative: Moving Forward, in Retrospect” with artist reception 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 4-9 p.m. Thursdays. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Through Jan. 26, “Abstracts, Figurative & Impressions.” Feb. 15, 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

Feb. 15, 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.

Jan. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Feb. 17-18, Carriage Art Show. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18. 110 South 2nd Ave., Oakdale.

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 Feb 1, “Pencils to Pixels: The Process of Comic Art by Allen Passalaqua.” Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Feb. 1-28, “foto modesto,” celebrating photographic arts at 23 venues, primarily in downtown Modesto and McHenry Village. Grand opening Feb. 2 at Mistlin Gallery, 6-9 p.m. For venues: www.facebook.com/fotomodesto

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. preservationcoffee.com.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1001 10th St., Modesteo. modestoartwalk.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Feb. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 927 11th 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.

Local artists influenced by Asia. Lobby Gallery.

Exhibit of regional photographers. Opening night reception and awards 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17.

“Woodblock Prints of the California Landscape.” The talk will be followed by a reception and book signing. 7-8 p.m.

Docents from the Great Valley Museum explore the science of light and learn how to make your own rainbows. 7-8:30 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.

Jan. 19, Stompbox; Jan. 20, Hip Service; Jan. 25, Remedy; Jan. 26, Born on the Bayou; Jan. 27, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Film series with interactive activities. Feb. 9, “The Birdcage,” March 16, “The Big Lebowski,” April 13, “Men in Black” and May 18, “Paint Your Wagon.” Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S Washington St. 6 p.m. $5.

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.

Veterans and their guests are invited to join the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County for Happy Hour Fridays. 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center Lounge at Coffee & Sylvan. 209-484-7166.

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.

All-you-can-eat marinated crab, pasta, salad, bread, wine, soda. 5-9 p.m.; dance from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $55. 209-505-3624.

A celebration of Scottish culture and poet Robert Burns will include a traditional Scottish dinner, bagpipes and Scottish toasts, speeches and works by Burns. 5 p.m. Hurst Ranch barn off highway 108 in Jamestown. $75 advance only. ioofsonora.org or 209-536-8939.

All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad with Italian dressing, garlic French bread, ice cream cup dessert and punch or coffee to drink. Take-out dinners available. 4:30-7 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, Hwy. 120 at Brayton Ave. $8; $4 age 5-12, free under age 5. 209-838-2020.

No-host bar and auctions. 5-10 p.m. Central California Valley Squadron CAF Hangar 1-S, 700 Tioga Drive, Modesto. $50. 209-605-4313.

Crab, tri-tip, more. 6:30 p.m. Veterans Foundation Event Hall, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $45. 209-522-6902.

Crab cioppino, salad, bread, wine, soda 4-9 p.m.; dance from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $55. 209-505-3624.

Buffet dinner plus community hoedown and live and silent auction with an emphasis on chocolate. 6-9 p.m. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Manzanita Building. $30. 209-962-0805.

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. 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.

Exercise to a Latin beat. Mondays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Riverbank Community Center. For 18 and older $2 each session, payable to the instructor. 209-863-7150.

Slides from recent trips, nature and birding adventures. 6:45 p.m. Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church, 1341 College Ave., Modesto. Free. 209-300-4253.

Keynote speaker Dolores Huerta. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College Performing Arts and Media Center Auditorium, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Understanding how and why birds eavesdrop on each other in the rainforest by Ari Martinez, National Geographic Explorer. Modesto Area Partners in Science program. 7:30 p.m., Modesto Junior College West Campus room 132, 435 College Ave. Free. For a calendar of science events in Stanislaus County, see http://murov.info/calendar2018.pdf.

Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 Broadway, Turlock. $5-$10. www.TurlockSwapMeet.com

Comic books, sports, toys, video games, more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 Broadway, Turlock. $5 advance, $7 door, free age 12 and under.

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. 209-402-4822. 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.

Artists can pre-register to show works in the “En Plein Aire/Tridimensionnel (3-D) Open Exposition” to be held later this year at Mistlin Gallery. Prospectus available at www.ccaagallery.org or at Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto, 209-529-3369.

Valley Art Association invites artists to compete in annual juried 2018 Carriage Art Show, sponsored by The City of Oakdale and Oakdale Tourism & Visitors Bureau. 209-840-8058

This story was originally published January 17, 2018 at 12:50 PM with the headline "Music, art, theater, talks, more; your guide to Modesto, Mother Lode entertainment."