Entertainment

Calendar: Events across the Modesto region


Debbie Noda/dnoda@modbee.com The Modesto American Graffiti Festival, with George Lucas as the Grand Marshal, June 7, 2013.
Debbie Noda/dnoda@modbee.com The Modesto American Graffiti Festival, with George Lucas as the Grand Marshal, June 7, 2013. Modesto Bee

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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.

CALIFORNIA• June 20

The Dance Academy program featuring children starting at age 3, teens and adults presenting jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary and hip-hop dance styles. In addition, the ballet and pointe students will be sharing “The Enchanted Journey.” 11 a.m., 6 p.m. $15-$35.

THE MUSIC MAN• June 20-28

Modesto Performing Arts presentation of the tale of con man Harold Hill. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $19-$34.

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; 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.

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.

SAMMY LAVERONE BAND• June 17

Americana, blues and country. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Summer Concert Series. 6:30-8 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. (209) 754-1774.

MATT MAHER• June 18

Christian artist. 7 p.m. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$29. (209) 381-0500.

“SATIN LATIN”• June 18

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

RISKY BISCUITS• June 20

Part of the Copperopolis Town Square “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series to take place during the “Wild Wonders of Calaveras” Art, Wine and Jazz. 1-4 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. (209) 785-9700.

JIM ANDERSON & THE REBELS• June 20

Live concert. 5 p.m. Free. Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. (209) 586-4482.

KID’S NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT• June 23

Featuring Heath Adrian, Elizabeth Robinette & the Silly String Band. Free crafts for kids. 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.

“NET FLICKS”• June 25

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

THE STATE THEATRE

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.

FILM: “THE YES MEN ARE REVOLTING• June 19

Revolutionaries take on climate control. 4 p.m. $8.

FILM: “GEMMA BOVERY”• June 19

Seriocomic re-imagining of Flaubert’s literary classic “Madame Bovary.” 7 p.m. $10.

FILM: “PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED• June 20

Presentation is part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m. $3.

GREASE SING-ALONG• June 20

Showing of the newly restored and remastered 35mm print of this highest-grossing musical of all time. Dress up as your favorite character from the film and dance in the aisles. 5:30 p.m. doors; 6:30 p.m. show. $5.

FILM: “REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE”• June 21

1955 film classic featuring James Dean as Jim Stark, a rebellious young man with a troubled past. A Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m. door; 2 p.m. show Sunday.

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

THEATER

“UNNECESSARY FARCE”• Through 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.

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL”• June 11-20

Modesto Junior College Theater Department presents short works, “The Decision,” The Case of Doctor Chase,” “A Party of Catherines,” “Omaha!,” “The Brothers Martelli” and “Running in Circles.” 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Cabaret West Theater, 2201 Blue Bum Ave. $8-$10.

“FLOWER POWER”• June 12-13

The music of the 1960s in the Cornstalk Music Festival with mystics and protests that changed everything. Call for times. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 West G St., Oakdale. $8, $4 twelve and under. (209) 848-1216.

THE MUSIC MAN• June 26-Aug. 16

Seventy-six trombones and more arrive in the award-winning musical comedy. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. (209) 532-3120.

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.

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; 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.

CHARTREUSE MUSE GALLERY AND ART SCHOOL• (209) 522-0935

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.

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.

CROW TRADING CO.• (209) 579-2173

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.

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.

GALLERY 909• (209) 667-3959

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

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.

PEER RECOVERY ARTS PROJECT• (209) 581-1695

Through June 30, “12 women, 12 artists”; 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

PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA• 

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

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.

GARDEN PARTY• June 20

Art, music and food. 6:30-9 p.m. The Greenery, 742 E. Olive Ave. $50 general; $35 CAC member.

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

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

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 on Friday night, 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.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION• June 20

Celebrate more than 100 years of reconciliation and healing through service to the community with a recognition of dads ceremony, guest speakers, gospel singers, live band entertainment, cultural performances, exhibits, informational booths and children’s activities. 10:30 a.m. King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Free. (209) 341-2951.

ART, WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL• June 20

“Wild Wonders of Calaveras” featuring local artists, live music and art competition, show and sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. (209) 785-2050.

FILM

“OUR FATHER”• June 20

Film screening followed by a question and answer with stars, writers and director/producer, Linda Palmer. Not suitable for ages under 17. 1 p.m. Bret Harte Theater, 323 S. Main St. Angels Camp. $15.

FOOD & FUN

SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN• Ongoing

June 13, Murder Mystery Train, 6 p.m. $47-$89. 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.

HISTORY CENTER BREAKFAST• Ongoing

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.

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.

LIVINGSTON VFW HAMBURGER NIGHTS• Ongoing

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

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.

FOE BREAKFAST• Ongoing

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. First Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. (209) 577-2298.

STEAK NIGHT• Ongoing

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.

KNIGHTS FERRY BREAKFAST• Ongoing

First Sunday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

TURLOCK SONS IN RETIREMENT LUNCH• Ongoing

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesday. Denair Community Center , 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. (209) 632-0011. www.sirinc.org

OPEN AIR MARKET• Ongoing

First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. (209) 845-8113.

ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST• Ongoing

7-11 a.m. Second Sunday. Oddfellows Hall- La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.

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.

CERES CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Through July 14

Ceres Community Certified Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday nights. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 537-2601.

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.

BEHIND THE BOTTLE• June 19-20

Calaveras Winegrape Alliance event with wine tasting, barbeque, live music by Jill Warren. 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $20. (209) 728-9467.

FOR KIDS

SUMMER SPACE JAM• June 8-11

Four-day Summer Day Camp for Kindergarten through fifth grade students. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Cornerstone Community Church, 17900 Comconex Road, Manteca. $25 Includes t-shirt. (209) 825-1220.

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.

ALL CHURCH SALE• June 6

Indoor-outdoor one-day sale with thousands of items. Food booth. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Centenary Church, 1911 Toyon Ave. (209) 527-5441.

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.

PARK AND SHINES• June 8-11

Mid-Valley Chevy Club hosts Park n’ Shine car shows at four different locations. 5-8 p.m. Monday, American Chevrolet, 4742 McHenry Ave.; Tuesday, Vintage Faire Mall, 3401 Dale Road; Wednesday, Downtown Modesto; Thursday, Cool Hand Luke’s, 2505 Patterson Road. (209) 499-2163.

CLASSIC CAR PARADE• June 12

Kiwanis annual Classic Car Parade. 7 p.m. Downtown Modesto. (888) 746-9763

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.

BACK TO GRAFFITI• June 19-20

BBQ, live music with Threshold, classic car show, raffle prizes, vendors and more. 8 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd. (209) 577-3093.

FATHER’S DAY• June 21

Car Show, worship time, kids activities, awards and chicken and rib meal available for purchase. 9:30 a.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road. Free entry, car entry fee and meal purchase additional. (209) 529-3228.

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. (209) 984-4048.

This story was originally published June 3, 2015 at 1:06 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."

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