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

Guitar duo. 7:30 p.m. $39.

5678 Dance Studio’s Performing Company program. 7 p.m. $16-$20.

Irish music. 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.

Musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 3 p.m. $24-$54.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents Disney in Concert: “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” featuring the live orchestra with the film shown on big screen. 8 p.m. March 8, 2 p.m. March 9. $45-$98.

Live presentation of a range of Portuguese musical styles. 3 p.m. $30

Stockton native Chris Perondi brings his dancing dogs with dog tricks, stunts, athletic feats and comedy antics. 5 p.m. $18-$37.

Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” 7 p.m. $39-$79.

Based on the New York Times bestseller by Katherine Applegate. 6:30 p.m. $12-$25.

Davis High School program is a collection of poems, folk tales, and songs celebrating the diverse cultures found in our community. 7 p.m. $15-$25.

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

Jan. 20, Bob(s) & Friends Jazz Band. 1 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com

March 2, Tony and the Tough Times; March 6, Us 4 Love; March 8, International Womens day with Patty Hughes; March 9, Bump City reunion band; March 11, Eric Bensen and the Ultra Lounge band; March 12, 2nd Tuesday poetry with Gillian Wegener and open mic; March 13, Liz Krulder; March 15, Valley Jazz company; March 16, Bourbon Street Blues; March 21, Modesto Art Walk; March 22, David Dow and friends; March 23, North County Blue; March 24, Ernie Bucio and Evin Yadegar Annual scholarship fundraiser; March 27, Ashman, Davis, Rogers and friends; March 29, Free Radical Jazz Quartet; March 30, Hwy 99 Band. Thursdays, David Dow and friends. 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.

Modesto Junior College festival. March 1, Les Frères Méduses, 7:30 p.m., Gallo Center, 1000 I St., Modesto, $16-$40; March 2, Gala Guitar Concert, 7:30 p.m., Snider Hall at CSU Stanislaus in Turlock, $16. 209-575-6776, www.guitarraganza.com.

March 2, “Voodoo Killer”; April 13, “Tractor boy” and “Rob Hill.” 9:30-11 p.m. 701 S. 9th St, Modesto. $3 cover.

With Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $22-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.

SCMEA High School Honor Jazz Band on March 8; Etienne Charles on trumpet on March 9. Call for details and tickets. 209-667-3958.

The first Grace Lieberman Cabaret Series Concert at Mistlin Gallery. Pianist Karolina Syrovatkova will perform “Clara,” as Clara Schumann, the 19th century pianist, wife of Robert Schumann and muse of Johannes Brahms. Champagne and desserts. 7-10 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto. $20-$50.

Eagles tribute. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $22-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Children’s chorus. Part of the Sunday Afternoons at CBS series. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$25. sundaysatcbs.com.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church presents Father Rob, a Maltese-Australian Roman Catholic priest and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. $15 adults, $10 for youth and young adults available at www.stjmod.com or at St. Joseph’s Office, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto.

Humor and song. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $18-$22. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Turlock Concert Association concert. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E Canal Drive. $15-$25. 209-606-6682 or 209-480-4020; or visit http://www.turlockconcert.org/tickets.php.

Doobie Brother hits. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Fundraiser is held in the memory of Ernie Bucio and Evin Yadegar to perpetuate the encouragement of local music students. The show features 13 bands performing on two stages throughout the day. All proceeds will go into the Ernie Bucio Music Scholarship. Noon-9 p.m. Barkin' Dog Grill, 940 11th St. Modesto.

6 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20 www.turlocktheatre.org

Flamenco jazz. Part of the Sunday Afternoons at CBS series. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$25. sundaysatcbs.com.

Love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. $9-$11.

Set in early-1970s Harlem, a love story of both a couple's unbreakable bond and the African-American family's empowering embrace. $9-$11.

Camp Fire Benefit Concert to raise funds for the Paradise fire victims with 13-piece R&B orchestra. Special guests to be announced. 8 p.m. $35.

Filmmakers of all ages race against the clock to write, film, and edit their 5-minute films. The tough part is- you don’t know your film genre until the timer starts ticking! The top 16 films will premiere at the Grand Finale event at the State Theatre on March 8. Sign up at the State Theatre website.

The State Theatre Book Club presents film based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and starring Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise. Moderator will be MJC Professor of English Sam Pierstorff. Moderator/discussion 2:30; film at 3:30 p.m. $8.

Presented by E. & J. Gallo Winery and The State Theatre. Meet two of a handful of people worldwide to earn a Master Sommelier diploma from The Court of Maser Sommeliers. Enjoy a selection of international wines and locally prepared hors d'oeuvres and then see the film. Wine and dine at 5:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. $45.

Tribute to the Fab Four. 7:30 p.m. $29-$49.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church presents Father Rob, a Maltese-Australian Roman Catholic priest and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. $10-$15.

The State Theatre and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory present Crossing the Blood Brain Barrier: One Byte at a time with speakers Tim Carpenter and Nicholas Be, followed by film “Awakenings.” 2:30 p.m. Free.

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.

In a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35-millimeter film projectors in the state. A hilarious and heart-rending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$25. prospecttheaterproject.org.

Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the “Main Street of America” to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting musical revue features 34 of the greatest hits of the 20th century. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $20-$25. www.sierrarep.org.

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.

A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $20-$25. www.sierrarep.org.

If to live is to suffer, then Joseph Douaihy is more alive than most. With unexplained chronic pain and the fate of his reeling family on his shoulders, Joseph’s health, sanity, and insurance premium are on the line. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$25. prospecttheaterproject.org.

The place is a “pleasant woods on the outskirts of Geneva,” where two superpower arms negotiators, a Russian and an American, meet informally after long, frustrating hours at the bargaining table. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10-$25. prospecttheaterproject.org.

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

Through March 1, “Best of the Best: fotoModesto.” March 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

March 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 March 7, 1971-1974 lithographs by R.C. Gorman. Monday through Thursday. East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

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

Artist talk by travel photographer Michael J. Costa as he presents a slideshow of his work and discusses his journeys. 2-3 p.m. Free.

To celebrate the opening night of Lightbox Theatre Company’s “Jungle Book” make jungle animal masks. 6-7 p.m. Free.

Lightbox Theatre Company presents new adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling story. Times vary. $8-$12

March 1, Left of Centre; March 2, Busta Groove; March 7, Just for Laughs; March 8, Rockin’ Down the Highway; March 9, Ascension. 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.

March 22, Vince Neil; April 7, Alan Parsons Live Project; May 12, Robin Trower; Oct. 6, Peter Frampton. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Comedian Michael Mancini in show presented by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. Mancini's stories from his real-life job as a police officer have made him a three-time winner of the World's Funniest Cop competition. No-host bar, light appetizers. 7:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys. $45. 209-753-9700.

The event will feature jousting, live Celtic music, vendors and street performers. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 10. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $10-$25. 209-532-8375 or sonoracelticfaire.com.

The Northern California Daffodil Society show features blooming daffodils outside and in the showroom with horticulture exhibits and artistic designs in judged show. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. Free. www.daffodil.org.

This annual pub crawl in downtown Modesto features 25 pop-up St. Patrick’s Day-themed pubs for one day only. Live music and dancing. 1111 11th St., Modesto. Gates open at 6 p.m. $12, $20 express pass in advance. luckyfestmodesto.com.

The historic Gold Rush town honors its Celtic heritage with booths, art, food, wine, music, dance, jugglers and more. A bagpipe-led parade begins at 11 a.m.; festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Main Street, Murphys. visitmurphys.com.

The 58th annual event will show off award-winning camellias in the private Gallo Camellia Gardens, which feature 1,000 of the blooming plants over a 1-mile stroll. Rare camellia plants of various sizes will be for sale on the patio. 2 to 5 p.m. March 16; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17. E.&J. Gallo Winery administration building, 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Free. camelliasocietyofmodesto.org.

The Civil War comes alive in Knights Ferry thanks to the American Civil War Association. Experience how life was for soldiers, women and children. Times to be confirmed. Knights Ferry Covered Bridge, 17968 Covered Bridge Road. Free. www.acwa.org.

Annual expo with vendor booths, information and more. Open to the public as well as racers in the annual Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center Modesto Marathon, which will be held March 31. Expo is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CrossPoint Family Pavilion, 1301 12th St., Modesto. Free. modestomarathon.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.

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.

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.

Lafayette Lodge #65. Ham and cheese omelet, sausage, biscuits and gravy, all-you-can-eat pancakes with coffee and orange juice. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, Free under age 6 free. 209-853-2128.

Social club for seniors age 65-plus. 8-8:30

Order of the Eastern Star annual event. 8-11 a.m. Ceres Masonic Lodge. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $7, ages 5 and under free. Tickets available at the door or call Mariann Williams at 209-450-1517.

Presented by Modesto Junior College Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges. Keynote speaker Carolina Alfaro assistant director for admissions and outreach at Stanislaus State. 5:30 p.m. West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $35-$40. https://bit.ly/2taQLSt. 209-575-6008.

Great Valley Museum at Modesto Junior College event. 6:30-10:30 p.m. West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto. Silent auction, drawing. $40, 21 years or older only. 209-575-6196.

Annual event supports grant funding for youth education, 4-H and scouting programs, law enforcement training, hunter education, conservation, marksmanship and more. 5:30 p.m. Princeton Event Center, 1540 Princeton Ave., Modesto. Call for ticket information, 209-448-0124.

Dinner, live entertainment, raffles, more. 5-10 p.m. Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $50. 209-499-0260.

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.

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

9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $20 adults; $15 seniors/active duty military/youths 13-17; $10 youths 6-12; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178. www.castleairmuseum.org.

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. 209-848-2231.

For speakers of all levels. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Modesto Chamber of Commerce board room, 1114 J. St., Modesto.

First Sundays. 1:30 p.m. Scout Hall 4717 Elm St., Denair. 209 883 1663

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.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

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.

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

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.

Sam Pierstorff, professor of English at Modesto Junior College and former Poet Laureate for the City of Modesto, is the final spring semester presenter for MJC’s Positive People Speaker Series. 7 p.m. in the Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center on West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting - anything fiber related. Visitors are welcome. 2 p.m. www.mlwsguild.org.

10 a.m. The Church of the 49ers in Columbia. Visitors are welcome. For more info go to www.mlwsguild.org.

Latino and Latina comic book creators and animators with workshops, panel discussions and more than 60 artists from the U.S. and Latin America. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free.

Modesto Area Partners in Science presents Steven Murov, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, MJC. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Mendeleev periodic table Murov will present Periodic Table Milestones and Real and Fake Elements. The talk will include demos. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. http://murov.info/timelines.htm .

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.

Dances on Tuesdays. Live band, Rock’n Country, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; doors open at 9. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. 209-534-7663.

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. 209-620-6919. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

Potluck meal with prizes. Noon-6 p.m. second Sundays; noon to 6 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.

Central California Art Association’s Mistlin Gallery seeks submissions for “Flowers and Still Life,” open to all Central Valley artists. Accepting drawings, paintings, multimedia, sculpture, mosaic, fabric arts, and collage (originals only), and photographs. Contact Mistlin Gallery for details.