Calendar: Events across the Modesto region (5/21/15)

Texas native and country music artist. 8 p.m. $39-$69.

Comedy performance. 8 p.m. $39-$89.

Trademark sound of rock, jazz, R&B and blues combined. 7 p.m. $49-$99.

7 p.m. $79-$139

Pointe of Dance Studio presents its 13th annual recital showcase. Dancers perform to music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. 6 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $16-$20.

Under the direction of Ben Jaffe, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs the music of New Orleans. $19-$59.

Grammy Award-winning rock guitarist. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

Comedy, music and mayhem featuring British stand-up comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch. Part of the Hilmar Cheese Company Pops Series. $35-$89.

Los Luceros de Osborn presents dances from various states of Mexico. Live music from Mariachi Juvenil Nueva Generación. 7 p.m. $10.

A tribute to the music of Motown. 8 p.m. $19-$55.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Box office (209) 338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

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, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. (209) 505-3216.

Men’s barbershop-style a cappella 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.

June 21, Thrown Together Jazz Band with Rich Owens; July 19, Yosemite Jazz Band; Aug. 16, Zinfandel Stompers Jazz Band; Sept. 20, Cell Block 7. 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.

Hawaiian singer and songwriter John Cruz. Presented by Modesto Junior College Athletics and Associated Students of Modesto Junior College. 6 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $10 advance; $12 door. (209) 575-6270.

Opening performance of the Copperopolis Town Square “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets. 6-8 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. (209) 785-9700.

Memorial Day concert. Part of the Murphys Community Park Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers St, Murphys. Free. (209) 753-6519.

Acoustic alternative quartet. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015 Summer Concert Series. Concert attendees should bring blankets or low-backed chairs for seating. Sundown. Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. $25 adults; $10 children under 12. (209) 736-9080.

Alex Kash Trusting Heart Concert featuring Grateful (The Band). 1 p.m. The Garden Cafe, Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Road, Sonora. $15. www.loveandlightreligion.com.

Opening concert of the 2015 Modesto Band of Stanislaus County Concert in the Park series. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free.

Part of the Copperopolis Town Square “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. (209) 785-9700.

Over one crazy weekend, a long-time married couple discovers that finding a new apartment is not about winding down but about starting a new adventure.

A 2006 Spanish-Mexican, dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. A Modesto Film Society Cinema Club presentation. 2 p.m.

Premier electric guitarist, known equally for his blues, jazz and rock playing. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $24-$38.

The State Theatre 80th birthday celebration featuring a speakeasy with sultry songstress Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, martini bar, photo booth, dancing and complimentary hors d’ oeuvres. 6:30 p.m. $40 per person.

Vintage newsreels, the State’s never-before-seen documentary, and the 1934, black-and-white blockbuster “The Thin Man.” Event will also feature live entertainment by organist Kyle Barker, drawings for prizes and complimentary birthday cake. 1 p.m. $5.

Annual screening of the George Lucas cruising classic. Root beer floats available for $3. Pre-show music by Kent Whitt and his band the Down Beats. Late ’50s and early ’60s, or dress as your favorite character from the film. 2 p.m. doors; 3 p.m. show. $3.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call (209) 527-4697. www.thestate.org

Musical celebrating women’s voices in country music. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$32. (209) 532-3120.

A young man who lives in a remote bungalow pulls a lost young woman from the ocean. Soon, she finds herself trapped in his life. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. (209) 536-1778.

Playwright Joel Drake Johnson’s funny and harrowing play explores the treacherous terrain of parent/child relationships, where everything changes, yet always remains the same. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Center Stage Conservatory, 948 11 St., Modesto. $15 general; $10 students. (209) 846-0179.

Monty Python’s musical comedy. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. (209) 725-8587.

Comedy with a plot that weaves through mix-ups and mayhem. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$35. (209) 532-3120.

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. (209) 725-8587.

Through June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition; . 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

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

Through May 29, BFA/BA Graduating Seniors Exhibition. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu

Through May 26, beginning to intermediate watercolor classes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20. 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 June 12, Spring Member Show; June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

June 18, 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.

June 11, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.

June 11, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St. www.crowtrading.com.

June 6-27, annual photography show and awards ceremony, June 27, 4 p.m. Photographers may submit up to five entries through May 28. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca. (209) 824-3401.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

June 11, Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 226 N. First St., Turlock. www.firststreetgalleries.com.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, reception and artist talks, 5:30 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.

Through September, Sarah Anne Graham: “Paper, Print and Painting.” Gallery hours: 1-4:30 Monday-Friday; or by appointment. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/gallery.

Gustine Museum Historical Society Quilt Exhibit including archives of the historical society and old sewing machines on display. Gallery hours: Thursday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 397 4th St., Gustine. 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: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com

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

June 13, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

June 11, Art Around Town, Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 128 N. Center St., Turlock.

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.

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.

The Carnegie Arts Center’s first children’s art exhibition featuring works from children in grades K-8. Entry forms for submissions available at www.carnegieartsturlco.org. Grand opening celebration, May 22, 7 p.m. as part of Family Friday events.

Four regional poets present readings of original work, followed by an open-mike session. Hosted by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call (209) 632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. (209) 984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com/

June 6, Peter Frampton. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com

June 4, Lee Brice and Chris Young; June 20, Salt-n-Pepa; July 30, Sara Evans. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com

Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com

May 23-24, Lani Misalucha. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com

May 22, Ana Popovic; May 23, Spazmatics; May 28, Black Irish Band; May 29-30, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road North.

37th annual Arnold Spring Peddler’s Fair with vendor booths, Lion’s Club all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, food booths, face painting and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bristol’s Ranch House Cafe, 961 Hwy. 4, Arnold. Free. (925) 372-8961.

Farm equipment show, downtown vendors, food booths, parade, kids’ games and Teen Zone, historical display and live entertainment. 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Patterson. (209) 892-3118.

34th annual games presented by Modesto St. Andrews Society. Live entertainment, bagpipe bands, queen court and folk dancing. Tuolumne River Regional Park. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (209) 526-8812 or (209) 613-0680.

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. $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. 16th St. 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.

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. www.sirinc.org

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. Oddfellows Hall- La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.

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

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H Street and I streets. Free. (209) 605-8536.

5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free (209) 499-8273.

PATTERSON FAMERS’ MARKET• Through Sept. 30

4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 1040 W. Las Palmas Ave. Free. (209) 417-7769.

Turlock Certified Farmers Market with seasonal produce, fresh food highlighting local ingredients and hand-crafted items. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. (209) 225-8177.

Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. The Promenade, Yosemite Ave. and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. (209) 389-4175.

Chicken barbecue drive-thru dinner featuring chicken, beans, slaw and rolls. 11 a.m. Modesto Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. $9. (209) 524-4421.

LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW• May 23

Modesto #110 Young Ladies’ Institute annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. Theme is “Honor Our Country in High Flying Fashion.” Noon. St. Stanislaus Community Center, 1416 Maze Blvd. $15. (209) 545-0601.

Wine and food selections, live and silent auction, raffle. 5-7 p.m. Meadow Plaza, 23000 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. $35. (209) 928-1616.

Modesto Kiwanis 59th annual fundraiser. 7 a.m.-noon. Season Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave. $7. (209) 527-3484.

MoBand and the city of Modesto Parks, Recs, & Neighborhoods annual event featuring wine and beer tasting, restaurant sampling, live music. 6-9:30 p.m. Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. $35. (209) 571-5582.

Modesto Garden Club annual spring luncheon and table viewing. 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, table viewing; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, luncheon. Del Rio Country Club, 901 Stewart Road. $10-$35. (209) 523-1420.

Barbecue, craft beers, fine wine and live bands. Benefit for Hope Haven West. 4:30 p.m. Hope Have West warehouse, 1324 Coldwell Ave. (209) 485-4553.

Commemorative Air Force fundraiser and car show. Dinner, dancing, rock ’n’ roll music, classic cars and no-host bar. Advance tickets sales only. 5-10 p.m. CAF Hangar 1-S, 700 Tioga Dr. $25 per person. (209) 605-4313.

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 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.

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 youth 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.

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. Donation. (209) 988-5655. www.centenarychurch.net

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org

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. 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. (209) 614-4404.

Oakdale Grange #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, donation. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.

Call for location. 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday Various locations (209) 734-8097.

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.

Central Valley Knights Car Club weekend cruise night featuring classic cars and motorcycles, all years. Food available to purchase, raffle, music, entertainment. 4-9 p.m. Regal Theaters, 3969 McHenry Ave. $20 car entry fee. (209) 632-1252.

Honor Our Country in High Flying Fashion themed salad bar luncheon and fashion show. Presented by Modesto #110 Young Ladies’ Institute. noon. St. Stanislaus Community Center, 1416 Maze Blvd. $15. ((209) 545-0601

Memorial Day program to remember and honor all military members, active and non-active. Keynote speaker, Bob Wieland. 10 a.m. San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella. Free. (209) 854-1040.

Roger Putnam will speak to the geology of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. 7-8:30 p.m. Tuolumne Utilities District, Boardroom, 18885 Nugget Blvd. Sonora. Free.

Save Our Youth Merced Building Human Assets Talent Showcase presented by Save Our Youth Merced Building Human Assets Project. noon-4 p.m. El Capitan High School Theater, 100 Farmland Ave., Merced. Free. (209) 489-7516.

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, Oakdale. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. (209) 236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org

Sunday dance featuring music by the band “Just Friends” and a free Samba Slide dance lesson. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. Fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St. $8. (209) 723-0839.

May Social dance with free Tango lesson. Live music by “Just Friends.” 1:15 p.m. lesson; 2-5 p.m. dance. Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St., Merced. $8. (209) 723-0839.

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, 1 University Circle, Turlock. (209) 667-3740.

This story was originally published May 21, 2015 at 9:47 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region (5/21/15)."