Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SOUL TRAIN• May 29-30
Pointe of Dance Studio present the studio's 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.
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND• May 31
Under the direction of Ben Jaffe, Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs the music of New Orleans Jazz. $19-$59.
PETER FRAMPTON• June 3
Grammy Award-winning rock guitarist. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.
COMEDY MEETS THE SYMPHONY• June 5
Comedy, music and mayhem featuring British stand-up comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch. Part of the Hilmar Cheese Company Pops Series. $35-$89.
UNA NOCHE LLENA DE LUCEROS• June 6
Los Luceros de Osborn present a night of cultural dancing featuring dances from various states of Mexico. Live Mariachi music from Mariachi Juvenile Nuevo Generación. 7 p.m. $10.
SO GOOD FOR THE SOUL• June 6
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.
MUSIC
UKULELE PLAY-ALONG• Ongoing
Funstrummers ukulele play and singalong. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. (209) 505-3216.
UKULELE LESSONS• Ongoing
Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. (209) 505-3216.
GOLDEN VALLEY CHORUS• Ongoing
Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. (209) 524-6139.
TURLOCK SUNSHINE STRUMMERS• Ongoing
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.
THE MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY• Ongoing
June 21, Thrown Together Jazz Band with Rich Owens; July 19, Yosemite Jazz Band. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.
LEFTOVER CUTIES• May 30
Acoustic alternative quartet. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015 Summer Concert Series. Concert attendees should bring blankets or low back chairs for seating. Sundown. Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. $25 adults; $10 children under 12. (209) 736-9080.
TRUSTING HEART CONCERT• May 31
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.
JULIE-N-FRIENDS• May 31
Gospel concert featuring Julie Eichelberger including Bridge of Grace, Reliance, the California Melody Boys and special guests Brandon & Chrysta Beene. 6 p.m. Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Offering taken. (559) 304-1102.
GREG SCUDDER & THE BEER 30• June 2
Country band. Attendees should bring blanket or chair. Part of the 2015 Ceres Summer Concert Series. Voice of Ceres Kids Singing Cometition kickoff night. 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.
“BANDSTAND”• June 4
Opening concert of the 2015 Modesto Band of Stanislaus County concert in the park series. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free.
FAUX RENWAH• June 5
Family of instrumentalists present music ranging from Gold Rush songs of the 1850s to favorites of the 1960s and beyond. Part of the “Live in the Cellar” concert series. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. concert. Cellar, Greens Restaurant, 953 10th St. $15 general, $20 reserved. (209) 543-5306.
“PLAN B”• June 6
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.
ANTHONY EDWARDS, STEVIE B. GARCIA AND RANDY & MANDY BAND• June 9
Local singer/songwriters. Attendees should bring blanket or chair. Part of the 2015 Ceres Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.
“CRUISE CONTROL”• June 11
Modesto Band of Stanislaus County concert in the park series. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free.
JOHN COVERT AND CRYSTAL IMAGE”• June 12
Part of the Murphys Community Park music series. 5:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers St, Murphys. Free. (209) 753-6519.
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS• June 13
With The Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos and Pat Simmons Jr. Opening performance of the Ironstone 2015 Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. (800) 745-3000.
ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTALISTS• June 13
Samson Grisman and Dominick Leslie from The Deadly Gentlemen and Alex Hargreaves and Nat Smith from the Sarah Jarosz Band. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015 Summer Concert Series. Concert attendees should bring blankets or low back chairs for seating. Sundown. Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. $25 adults; $10 children under 12. (209) 736-9080.
HOUSE OF SHEM• June 14
Harmony trio comprised of Carl Perkins and his two sons. 6 p.m. Angels Camp, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. $45. (209) 754-9900.
GRAFFITI NIGHT & CAR SHOW• June 16
Featuring Johnny Rocket & The Thrust with opening act Kent Whitt and the Down Beats. Attendees should bring blanket or chair. Part of the 2015 Ceres Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.
THE STATE THEATRE
ROBBEN FORD• May 29
Premier electric guitarist, known equally for his blues, jazz and rock playing. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $24-$38.
STATE THEATRE BIRTHDAY BASH• May 30
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.
CAKE AND A CLASSIC• May 31
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.
FILM: “AMERICAN GRAFFITI”• June 6
Annual screening of the George Lucas cruising classic. Root beef 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.
ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW• June 13
Featuring Elvis tribute artist Rob Ely. Also performances by Third Party, Triple D & The Sensations, Kent Witt & the Down Beats and Mike Allsup & Friends. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $15.
TURN IT UP!• June 14
Luv2Dance annual recital and show featuring dancers of all ages performing tap, hip hop and break dancing. 1 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. show. $15.
MORGAN JAMES• June 16
Soulful singer and songwriter concert presented by Square Peg and Sherpa. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $20.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call (209) 527-4697. www.thestate.org
THEATER
“THE HONKY TONK ANGELS”• Through May 31
Musical celebrating women’s voice 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.
SEASCAPE WITH SHARKS & DANGER• Through May 31
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.
“UNNECESSARY FARCE”• May 29-June 28
Comedy complete with plot which 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.
“THE GREATER TUNA QUADRILOGY“• June 5-14
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. (209) 725-8587.
“JOE HILL’S LAST WILL”• June 11
John McCutcheon performs a one-man play about the famed labor activist’s life and death. Performance is a benefit for the Modesto Peace/Life Center. 7:30 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St. $23. (209) 480-4576.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN• (209) 667-3958
Through June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition; June 11, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery Hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.
C’EST JOLI• (209) 324-7111
Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS, GALLERY• (209) 667-3186
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
CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY• (209) 754-1774
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.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY• (209) 529-3369
Through June 12, Spring Member Show; June 16-July 10, Festival of Garden Arts. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.
COLOSSAL TATTO• (209) 688-8085
June 11, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY• (209) 634-8911
June 11, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.
DELICATO VINEYARDS• Through Feb. 7
June 6-27, Annual Photography Show, Awards ceremony, June 27, 4 p.m. Photographers may submit up to five entries between May 16-28. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca. (209) 824-3401.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO• (209) 529-9303
June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.
FIRST STREET GALLEY• (209) 667-7332
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.
GEORGE POST COMMUNITY GALLERY• (209) 532-2787
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• (209) 854-6455
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.
HART LANE STUDIO• (209) 480-6950
Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck, and other California artists. Gallery Hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.
McHENRY MUSEUM• (209) 577-5366
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.
REMEMBER WHEN• (209) 544-1385
Ongoing artists exhibit. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
SONORA JOE’S• (209) 533-4455
June 13, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.
THE GALLERY FINESSE• (209) 534-7046
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.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUES• (209) 523-3000
Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.
YOSEMITE MUSEUM GALLERY• (209) 372-0200
Yosemite Renaissance is celebrating its 30th year with an exhibit of 49 paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by forty-seven artists. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Dr, Yosemite Valley.
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING• Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK UKE JAMZ • Second Saturdays
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.
INSPIRING WOMEN EXHIBITION• Through June 7
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.
READY, SET, SHOW! YOUTH ART SHOW• Through Aug. 14
The Carnegie Arts Center’s first children’s are exhibition featuring works from children in grades K-8. Entry forms for submissions available at www.carnegieartsturlco.org.
POETRY ON SUNDAY• May 31
Four regional poets present readings, followed by an open mike session. Hosted by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.
ART AROUND TOWN• June 11
Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free.
The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call (209) 632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CASINOS
CHICKEN RANCH• (800) 752-4646
16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. (209) 984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com/
THUNDER VALLEY• (877) 468-8777
June 6, Peter Frampton. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA• (800) 822-9466
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 CASINO• (888) 573-3495
Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com
CACHE CREEK• (800) 772-2243
14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com
BLACK OAK CASINO• (877) 747-8777
May 28, Black Irish Band; May 29-30, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road North.
DANCE
ROCK THE AGES• June 26-28
Strut Performing Arts presents Rock The Ages, a show combining choreography, musical performances and popular rock music in a musical dance production. $20.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
APRICOT FIESTA• May 29-31
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.
PICK AND GATHER AT RIVERDANCE FARMS• May 30-31
Educational on the farm and river festival with live music, science and nature crafts, kids’ activities, craft market, demonstrations and hay rides. 10 a.m.-dark, Saturday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Riverdance Farms, 12230 Livingston Cressey Road, Livingston. $2-$10. (209) 761-0081 or (209) 241-7130.
MODESTO HIGHLAND GAMES• June 6
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.
MERCED COUNTY FAIR• June 10-14
Livestock exhibits, grandstand events, carnival games, rides, concerts and fair food. 5:p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday-Friday; 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. $7 ages 6 years and over; parking $5. (209) 722-1506.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL• June 12-14
17th annual Modesto American Graffiti car show and festival, featuring downtown parade, car show and festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Modesto Municipal Golf Course, 400 Tuolumne Blvd. $10, children under 12 free with adult. (888) 746-9763.
FOOD & FUN
SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN• Ongoing
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
VFW BREAKFAST• Ongoing
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.
VFW DINNER• Ongoing
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.
RIPON VFW FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS• Ongoing
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.
RIPON VFW WEDNESDAY LUNCH• Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK VFW HAMBURGER NIGHTS• Ongoing
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.
MODESTO VFW HAMBURGER NIGHT• Ongoing
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.
MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Ongoing
8 a.m.-noon. Saturday. 16th St. and Canal, Merced. (209) 389-4175.
SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB• Ongoing
Sundays. 9 a.m.. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave. (209) 576-0279.
MODESTO FARMERS MARKET• Ongoing
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H Street and I Streets. Free. (209) 605-8536.
COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET• Ongoing
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 FARMERS MARKET• Through Oct. 31
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.
PROMENADE FARMER’S MARKET• Through Dec. 30
Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. The Promenade, Yosemite Ave. and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. (209) 389-4175.
TWAIN HARTE A LA CARTE• May 30
Wine and food selections, live and silent auction, raffle. 5-7 p.m. Meadow Plaza, 23000 Meadow Dr., Twain Harte. $35. (209) 928-1616.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST• May 31
Modesto Kiwanis 59th annual fundraiser. 7 a.m.-noon. Season Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave. $7. (209) 527-3484.
CERES CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• June 2-July 14
Ceres Community Certified Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday nights. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 537-2601.
NIGHT AT THE BOWL• June 2
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.
SPRING LUNCHEON & TABLE VIEWING• June 3-4
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.
SPRING TEA• June 6
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Spring Tea. Keynote speaker, Beverly Finley. Light lunch, raffle. 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 1528 Oakdale Road. $20. (209) 523-0177.
BREWS, BLUES AND BBQ• June 6
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.
HOPPIN’ AT THE HANGAR• June 6
Commemorative Air Force fundraiaser 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.
OUTDOOR COMMUNITY DINNER• June 7
United Way community dinner featuring local restaurants and caterers serving appetizers and dinner family-style to benefit Grad Coach Program. 6 p.m. 15th Street, Downtown Modesto. (209) 523-4562, ext. 100.
ODDS & ENDS
CLASSIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS• Ongoing
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
AIRCRAFT DISPLAY• Ongoing
9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. (209) 620-6312.
AIRPLANE EXHIBIT• Ongoing
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.
REO SPEECH TRAIN, TOASTMASTERS• Ongoing
6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. (209) 342-7358.
SWEAT FITNESS• Ongoing
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• Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org
YOUNG AT HEART EXERCISE• Ongoing
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.
SUPER SINGLES• Ongoing
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.
BUNKO NITE• Ongoing
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.
WRITERS GROUP MEETING• Ongoing
Call for location. 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday Various locations (209) 734-8097.
WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP• Ongoing
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.
SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM• May 27
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.
TALENT SHOWCASE• May 30
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.
“LATINOS & THEIR CARS” GRAFFITI NIGHT MIXER• June 3
Latino Community Roundtable presents a Graffiti Night Mixer and networking opportunity. Complementary appetizers, no-host bar, DJ music, dance contest and gifts and prizes. 5:30-9 p.m. Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St. Free. (209) 303-2664.
GRAFFITI CLASSIC CAR SHOW• June 7
10th annual Graffiti Classic Car Show hosted by Modesto Area Street Rod Association. Food awards, live music by The Hot Rods Band. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave. $25 car entry fee advance; $30 gate.
SPRING INTO SUMMER BAZAAR• June 9
Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners Guild event featuring handcrafted items. Monthly meeting of the Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners Guild will precede bazaar at 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia.
FIBER ARTS GROUP• June 13
Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group monthly meeting. Spinning, weaving, knitting, anything related to the fiber arts. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-0593.
GOLF TOURNAMENT• June 14
Congregation Beth Shalom of Modesto 6th annual Golf Tournament & Event. Demonstrations, golf clinic. Elkhorn Golf Club, 1050 Elkhorn Dr, Stockton. (209) 402-8359.
Dance Clubs:
TANGO DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.
RIVERBANK GOLDEN AGERS• Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK SENIOR CENTER DANCE• Ongoing
7:30-10 p.m., Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.
FOREVER YOUNG DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
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.
MANTECA SENIOR DANCE• Ongoing
Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. (209) 825-0116.
USA DANCE BALLROOM DANCING• Ongoing
Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. (209) 614-8048.
MODESTO BALLROOM DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
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
ROUND ROBINS• Ongoing
7-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $4. (209) 526-4452.
TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS• Ongoing
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
SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE AND POTLUCK• Ongoing
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.
SKIRTS N’ FLIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
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
MERCED SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE• Ongoing
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.
SOCIAL DANCE• May 31
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.
TALENT
CALL FOR ARTISTS• June 19
The Mother Lode Art Association is seeking artists for their 63rd Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held in conjunction with the Mother Lode Fair, July 10-12. Prospectus available at www.MotherLodeArtAssociation.org. (209) 984-4048.
This story was originally published May 28, 2015 at 10:20 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."