What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look

Ninth annual local talent competition. 7 p.m. $10-$30.

Christian music. 7:30 p.m. $30-$40.

Classic rock. 5 p.m. $39-$89.

Modesto Performing Arts production of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic thriller. $19-$35.

Comedian. 8 p.m. $39-$99.

Original host of the "Dog Whisperer" series and star of "Cesar Millan's Dog Nation" 7 p.m. $49-$125.

Country music. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

“The Accordion King.” 4 p.m. $49-$99.

Weekly banks perform live on Friday evenings at Tenth Street Plaza. 7-9 p.m. Free.

Aug. 4, Craig and Dave; Aug. 9, open jam with David Dow; Aug. 10, Valley Jazz Company; Aug. 11, Bourbon Street Blues Band; Aug. 13, Blue Monday; Aug. 14, 2nd Tuesday Poetry with Gillian Wegener & MoSt; Aug. 16 open jam with David Dow; Aug. 18, Ernie Bucio's Little Big Band; Aug. 21, Modesto Unplugged World Music Jam; Aug. 22 Paint with Kate; Aug. 23 open jam with David Dow. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341.

Aug. 5, Tim Allen and Patty Castillo Davis; Aug. 12; Nathan Ignacio, Aug. 19 Doug, Marirose and Patty Reunion; Aug. 26, Tea. 10 a.m.-noon Sundays. 1202 J St. Modesto

Soul, pop, jazz and blues. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $10. www.westsidetheatre.org

Red Tie Arts summer concert series. 8 p.m. Lucca Winery, 16265 East River Road, Ripon. $15-$65. www.RedTieArts.org

Celebrates the life and music of the Man in Black. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $25-$28. www.westsidetheatre.org

Elvis tribute. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org

AC/DC tribute. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org

With American. 6:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 6 Mile Road, Murphys $45-$300.

Paul Rudd stars as major league catcher Moe Berg in this film, set in WWII. $8-$10.

Two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki's new film takes Elvis Pressley’s 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America, 40 after the death of the King. $8-$10.

California teacher tries to unify her disadvantaged, racially divided students. $8-$10.

1979 cult film is a super-stylized action film from director Walter Hill, set in a dystopian near-future version of New York City. 7 p.m. $8-$10.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is coming to the State Theatre this summer and first up is the kicks off to Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy adventure. 7 p.m. $8.

When three strangers are reunited as long-lost identical triplets, their lives become a global sensation. $8-$10.

Will and his teenage daughter have been living off the grid in the forests for years. They’re lives are quickly changed when they get put into social services. $8-$10.

A legend offers up a “Master Class” on the nature of art and creativity. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$20. prospecttheaterproject.org

Contestants vie for the honor of Miss Glamouresse in the title event. The twist to the onstage action? The lovely beauty pageant contestants will be played by men. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. July 13-Aug. 19. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $32 to $47. www.SierraRep.org

Children’s stage production of “Lucky Lucky Hudson.” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 West G St., Oakdale. $5-$10. 209-848-1216.

Gaslight Community Conservatory children’s production in Denair. To learn more, email info@denairgaslight.com or call 209-664-9514.

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

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

August artists: Rick Ingraham and Vince Walsh. Aug. 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.

Aug. 14-Oct. 6, Autumn Art Festival III, Juried Member Show. Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St. Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org

Aug. 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.

Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “All that Glitters! Glasses, Bottles, Jars and Collectables.” 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.

Ongoing, 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.

Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Aug. 16, 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.

Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Aug. 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Aug. 16, 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.

Contemporary art in all media, with works on display by as many as 70 artists from throughout the Central Valley, Bay Area, Foothills, and beyond.

Exhibit with opening reception Aug. 8, 5-8 p.m.

Award-winning artists featured in the Carnegie Art Showcase exhibition will be on hand to discuss their work and answer questions in the gallery. 2-3 p.m. Free with gallery admission.

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.

Concert series: Aug. 10, Jeff Foxworthy Aug. 18, Smokey Robinson; Aug. 10, Jeff Foxworthy; Sept. 9, RBRM (Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins); Sept. 4, 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul. Willow Creek Lounge: Aug. 3, Fast Times; Aug. 4, Power Play; Aug. 9, Hired Gunn; Aug. 10, Neon Velvet; Aug. 11, Clean Slate; Aug. 16, Whiskey Dawn; Aug. 17, Bobby Zoppi & the Corduroys; Aug. 18, Fresh; Aug. 23, California Creedence; Aug. 24, Uptown Funk; Aug. 25, Arizona Jones; Aug. 30, Harvey Gold; Aug. 31, Night Moves. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Foothill wineries pour their vintages, cheese and olive purveyors offer samples with live music and a silent auction. 4-8 p.m. LaContenta Golf Club, Valley Springs. $30. www.sanandreasrotary.com.

Art, car show, international food, performances and more. 10 am.-3 p.m. King-Kennedy Center, 601 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Modesto. Free. 209-688-7756.

Valley Music Institute presents this eighth annual event featuring more than 30 bands, including young students from the VMI program. Headliner will be Bay Area musician Shirlee Robertson Temper. Food, drink and vendors. 10 a.m. to dusk Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl, Sycamore Avenue and Needham Street, Modesto. www.facebook.com/ModstockMusicFest.

Gold panning, equipment demonstrations, claim jumper detecting hunt, prospecting seminars, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. $7, free age 12 and under. www.deltagolddiggers.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $8. 209-537-3360.

Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. 8-11 a.m. first Sunday of each month. Menu includes biscuits and gravy, waffles with strawberries and cream, omelets and eggs cooked to order. Juice and coffee included. $3-$7 donation. 1390 Broadway Ave.

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.

11 a.m. first Tuesdays through May. My Garden Cafe, Whitmore Avenue, Ceres. $12.

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.

Carnival treats. Proceeds benefit Stanislaus County veterans. 5-8 p.m. Fourth Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-343-6292.

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. Perkos, Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue, Modesto. 209-576-0279.

5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Charles Street and Hughson Avenue. www.facebook.com/HughsonMarket.

Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. True Value Shopping Plaza, 1040 West Las Palmas Ave. www.facebook.com/Patterson-Farmers-Market.

Farmers Market. 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Central Park, Golden State Boulevard and Main Street in Turlock. www.centralparkmarketturlock.com

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 Broadway. turlockmarket.org.

More that 60 vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.

Open for tours Sunday through Friday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 15th and I Streets, Modesto. Free. 209-549-0428

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

First Tuesdays, noon-2:30 p.m. Oakdale Country Club, North Stearns Road, Oakdale. $16. 209-342-0281.

For speakers of all levels. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave. Modesto.

First Sundays. 1:30 p.m. Mobile Home Park, 1400 N. Tully Road, Turlock. 209 883 1663

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.

First Sundays. 1:30 p.m. Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 1400 N. Tully Road Turlock. 209 883 1663

Park staff and costumed volunteers in a live reenactment and solve a historical case during the interactive event. 10 a.m. Aug. 4, 18. Space limited, reservations recommended. Columbia State Historic Park. $5 adults, $1 children. www.friendsofcolumbiashp.com.