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

Best-selling, awarded female gospel artist. 7:30 p.m. $39-$69.

Latin music. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

Benefit Concert for Camp Jack Hazard features country folk, bluegrass, blues, and rock. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

Alumni musicians of David Bowie's bands including his longest standing member Mike Garson perform Bowie songs. 5 p.m. $29-$69.

Improv comedy. 8 p.m. $19-$79.

Sankofa Theatre Company joins the Gallo Center in a co-production of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark drama. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25.

A pint-filled good time set in a working pub that combines harmonies, dance and live percussion with choreography. 8 p.m. $39-$89.

Brothers Dylan and Zachary Zmed celebrate the music of Everly Brothers. 3 p.m. $19-$49.

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.

Women’s four-part a cappella chorus rehearsals, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. 209-303-7053. www.riverlightschorus.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 College Avenue Church 1341 College Ave,m Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

Thursdays and Fridays, Sandy Maule. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto. www.thefruityard.com

Feb. 8, Valley Jazz Company; Feb. 9, The Elegant Ladies of Jazz; Feb. 11, Monday Blues with Eric Bensen and the Ultra Lounge Band; Feb. 12, Second Tuesday Poetry reading with Gillian Wegener; Feb. 15, Pryor Engagement with Johnathan Pryor; Feb. 16, The Taillights; Feb. 21, 21 Modesto Art Walk; Feb. 22, 22 David Dow and Friends; Feb. 23, Alrisk. 7-10pm. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341.

March 1-2, Vocal Jazz Festival featuring Kenny Washington, Matt Falker and Barbara Morrison; April 14, Johnny Valdes. 3 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theater.

International touring group playing swing, jazz, gypsy, flamenco fusion. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive. $25 non-subscribers, $15 students. 209-606-6682.

The Wrong-Doers in a tribute to The Man in Black. All proceeds benefit The Prospect Theater Project. 8 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $20 at door. prospecttheaterproject.org.

Opera Modesto’s TOP Young Artists Valentine’s concert by Kristina Townsend Competition winners and Summer Opera Institute soloists. Opera, musical theater and contemporary songs, accompanied by Opera Modesto’s Dashiel Reed. 2 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto. $20-$50. www.galloarts.org

Valentine concert and tea. Part of the Sunday Afternoons at CBS series. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $35. sundaysatcbs.com.

St. James Concert Series presents piano/cello duo. 3 p.m. The Red Church, Sonora. $20, $6 ages under 18. www.sjconcertseries.org.

Vintage burlesque & variety show supports hospitalized veterans that recreates the bawdy fun of vaudevillian theaters during and post-WWII. 8 p.m. VFW Post 3199, 2801 W Hatch Road. Free for veterans, $20 general advance, $25 door, reserved seating $35-$50.

Part of the Red Tie Arts Winter Nights at the Museum series. 7:30 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. $25-$35. www.redtiearts.org.

Follows Cleo, a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. $9-$11.

Academy Award nominee Julian Schnabel's journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world's most beloved and stunning works of art. $9-$11.

Healthy Aging Association presents "Saturday Night Fever" sequel. Reception 6 p.m., film 7:30 p.m. $25.

The story of how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush. $9-$11.

Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult Red is catapulted into a journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire. 9 p.m. $11.

Animated children's tale directed by Hayao Miyazaki follows Satsuke and Mei, two young girls who find that their new country home is in a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of mystical creatures called Totoros. 2 p.m. $9.

The State Theatre, The Modesto Chamber of Commerce and Rank Security show what you need to know to be prepared and how to respond from police psychologist Philip S. Trompetter and experienced law enforcement professionals. Complimentary coffee and donuts. 9 a.m. Free; register at https://modchamberca.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6005 or call 209-577-5757.

Oscar-Nominated short films. $9.

Oscar-Nominated short films. $9.

Featuring two short documentaries, “Diamond to the Rough,” which follows the journey of former Major League Baseball player Eric Byrnes from the diamond to the trails of the 2016 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run; and “Running Across California,” featuring a young "no-name runner" who tries to break the record for the fastest known time a woman has ever run across the state. Q&A with cast members will follow the films. Appetizers, wines, silent auction, drawing. 4 p.m. $25 advance, $30 door.

The story of Dorothy and her journey through the land of Oz. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced sponsored by UC Merced. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. 209-725-8587. $10-$22.

Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway hit musical. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $20-$32. www.sierrarep.org.

Feb. 14, Art Walk in downtown Turlock, 5-8 p.m.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through March, landscape and portrait artwork of Carolyn Huff. Feb. 21, 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.

Feb. 5-March 1, “Best of the Best: fotoModesto” with artist reception 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21. Feb. 21, 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

Feb. 21, 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.

Feb. 2-22, Dorothy Indelicato Fine Art Show. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. 12001 South Highway 99, Manteca.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Boxes, Bags and Buttons, Oh My!” 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.

Through Feb. 7, “Passerine, works by Mariam Pakbaz.” Monday through Thursday. East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Feb. 21, 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. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Feb. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Feb. 21, 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.

Through March 1, fotoMODESTO event takes over the walls at a variety of venues, mainly downtown and at McHenry Village, featuring several Modesto area photographers. In addition to the exhibitions, a number of events related to photography will be held from artist receptions, photography classes, outings, lectures, presentations, photo walks, pop-up events and more. www.fotomodesto.com.

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.

For “The Fine Art of Pastels,” a juried exhibition to highlight technical aspects and spirit inherent in this medium. Exhibition will be on view from March 27–May 26.

For “Farms & Fields,” a juried exhibition. Exhibition will be on view from May 9-July 28.

Works by Cheryl Barnett & Dan Petersen in the Ferrari Gallery. $5 general admission. Reception for the artists Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.

Photos by Michael J. Costa in the Lobby Galleries. Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

Dan Peterson and Cheryl Barnett will discuss their work and answer questions in the gallery. 2-3 p.m. Free with gallery admission.

For “Learning To Breathe – Photographs of Nepal” by Michael J. Costa. 5-8 p.m.

Join docents from the Great Valley Museum to learn why plants are so important to our planet and dissect real flowers. 7-8 p.m.

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

Feb. 1, Buck Ford; Feb. 2, Night Fever; Feb. 7, Just for Laughs comedy show; Feb. 8, Tortilla Soup; Feb. 9, Steel Breeze; Feb. 14, Josh Pfeiffer; Feb. 15, The Blues Box Bayou Band; Feb. 16, Cheeseballs; Feb. 21, Rock of Ages; Feb. 22, Caravanserai; Feb. 23, Smash City; Feb. 28, Blow Daddy. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

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

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

Feb. 22, Neal Schon’s Journey Through Time; March 22, Vince Neil; April 7, Alan Parsons Live Project; May 12, Robin Trower. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

Open mic followed by local acts Rhoda Ramone, Marcus Mangham and Robert Vogel. 8 p.m. at Fired Up Grill, 1778 Mitchell Road, Ceres. No cpver. Recommended for ages 18 and over.

Local and Bay Area comedians headlined by Saul Trujillo joined by Rhoda Ramone, Chris Posadas and Mex-E-King. 8 p.m. 108 Sports Lounge, 3119 Atchison St., Riverbank. $10 advance, $12 door.

The Stanislaus Chinese Association presents its Year of the Pig celebration with food, entertainment, a raffle and more. 5-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $25, $15 age 6-12. www.modestogov.com.

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance mass tasting with 24 alliance wineries participating. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited tasting flights with the purchase of a $25 commemorative wine glass. For locations and more, see calaveraswines.org.

Buffet dinner, community hoedown and live auction with an emphasis on chocolate. Presented by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County. 6-9 p.m. Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive. ! $35. 962-0805.

11:30 a.m. 906 15th St., Modesto. $30, reservations required. Contact Janie Meily at 209-522-1739 by Feb. 5.

Breakfast Burrito/Omelet Breakfast to benefit Sea Cadets program. 7-11 a.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $10, $5 ages 7 to 12, free ages 6 and under. 888-291-0174.

Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Crocheting – anything fiber related. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. Visitors are welcome. www.mlwsguild.org.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5 advance, $8 door; free ages 12 and under.

SPRSI (Society of St. Isabel) invites public to card party. Refreshments and raffle. 1 p.m. St Stanislaus church hall, 8th and K streets, Modesto. $3. 209-529-4933

Following the business meeting the guild will have a holiday sale of gift items handmade by its members. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers in Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Thea Sonntag Harris will share information about her mother, Viola Siebe Sonntag, a local artist who did paintings of many historic buildings in Tuolumne County. 7 p.m. Community Room at the Tuolumne County Library at 480 Greenley Road.