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

Central West Ballet presents classic. 2 p.m. $20-$55.

Founder Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. 7:30 p.m. $25.

Benefit Concert for Redwood Family Center featuring Christian Recording Artists JJ Heller and Brandon Heath. 7 p.m. $35-45.

Mexico’s singer-songwriter, actress and musician. 7 p.m. $89-$149.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents vocalist Lori Zabka. 8 p.m. $39-$94.

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

May 18, Tony and the Tough Times; May 22, Ashman Davis, Rogers and friends; May 24, David Dow and friends; May 25, Pryor Engagement with Johnathan Pryor; May 31, Valley Jazz company. Thursdays, David Dow and friends. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341.

City of Livingston Recreation Department Spring Concert Series at Memorial Park. Food trucks on site; 6 p.m. May 20, Mike Hammar and the Nails; June 3, Cynthia Huddleston-Bennett and the Soul Galaxy; June 10, Los Kinos and Grupo Inkietud; June 17, Steve Johnson & Those BOBtones; June 24, Clint McFadden and McFunky. 209- 394-8830.

Downtown Modesto Series presents pianist. 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. $20 general, $10 student.

Part of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. Final concert for the Turlock Concert Association. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium. Free.

Voices for the King will perform inspirational and patriotic music in recognition of both national armed service members, local law enforcement and fire department members along with a color guard presentation.7 p.m. Ripon Christian High School Performing Arts Center, 435 Maple Ave. Free.

St. James Concert Series. 3 p.m., Red Church, Sonora. $6-$20. http://sjconcertseries.org.

Opera Modesto presents music inspired by famous works of art performed by mezzo soprano Nikola Printz, accompanied by pianist Jonathan Khuner. 2 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St, Modesto. $20-$50.

Centers on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken civil rights activist and a local Ku Klux Klan leader.

A rock guitarist brutally killed returns from the grave to exact revenge. 9 p.m. $11.

Modesto Film Society presents Humphrey Bogart classic. 2 p.m. $8.

Independent film explores Emily Dickinson’s vivacious, irreverent side that was covered up for years.

Life of dancer Rudolf Nureyev.

Story of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll rage Ritchie Valens. 2 p.m. $9.

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.

7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main Street, Merced. $10-$22. 209-725-8587.

Center Stage Conservatory. A pair of society's misfits spend their days in a coffee shop; when a barista asks them to leave, they initiates him in the ways of the world. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. $10, $15 cash at door. www.centerstagemodesto.com.

Whitmore Charter High School presents. Multipurpose Room, 3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres$8 students, $10 adults.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through August, works by Geneva Season. May 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.

Through May 31, “Flowers and Still Life.” June 18, 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

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.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

June 18, 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.

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

June 18, 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.

Through June 5, “At the Pacific Edge” with artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 13. 140 S Washington St., Sonora.

Through May, The Hughson Community Photography Project. 1100 H St., Modesto.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

June 18, 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.

Juried exhibition celebrating the best in pastels. Artist Terri Ford judges.

Juried, all media exhibition that seeks to celebrate the variety and importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. Lobby Galleries.

7-8 p.m. Traditional camp activities, including sing-along songs, stories, a creative “bonfire” and s’mores.

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.

Willow Creek Lounge: May 17, Rock of Ages; May 23, Harvest Gold; May 24, Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings; May 25, Smash City; May 31, Steel Breeze. Westside Pavilion: May 25, Midland; June 20, Sublime; June 21, Lee Brice; July 5, Chris Young; July 6, Snoop Dogg; July 21, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with Melissa Etheridge; Aug. 9, Bush and Live; Oct. 6, Peter Frampton. 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.

May 19, Arnel Pineda with Asia’s Nightingale and Lani Misalucha; Aug. 18, Steven Adler; Aug. 29, The Tubes; Sept. 12, The Outlaws; Oct. 6, Peter Frampton; Dec. 8, Blue Öyster Cult. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Columbia State Historic Park annual living history event with 150 costumed volunteers. Visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850s mining camp re-created in detail with period-accurate clothing, food and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $10, $2 ages 4 through 12, free ages 3 and under. www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia.

Annual jumping frog competition and county fair with food, exhibits, entertainment, rodeo, destruction derby, livestock, arena events, vendor booths. Festival hours 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $11-$14. www.frogtown.org.

Downtown Modesto’s cycling fest features free children’s bike helmets, bounce houses, rock climbing, vendor booths, BMX bike demos, races and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. I Street, between 10th and 12th streets. Free. www.modestoareaexpress.com.

Enjoy all things chocolate at this annual festival with arts and crafts, Chocolate Avenue, food, vendors and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wood Park, Highways 120 and 108, Oakdale. Tickets $4 advance, $5-$6 at the gate; free ages 12 and under. www.oakdalechamber.com.

Porch parties will be set up throughout the LaLoma, College and downtown neighborhoods with homeowners hosting local bands on porch, patio and driveway stages. Noon-5 p.m. Free. www.modestoporchfest.com.

Food, wine tasting, car show, art show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mariposa County Courthouse lawn, 5088 Bullion St., Mariposa. www.mariposarotary.org.

Stroll through the Mother Lode community of Arnold for antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items, food, vintage jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Downtown Arnold. www.gocalaveras.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 a.m. Sundays. Perkos, Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue, Modesto. 209-576-0279.

A variety of vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.

8 a.m.-1 p.m Saturdays, Main Street from Palm to Center streets.

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, dancing. 7 p.m. Home of Dr. Wes and Heidi Kinzie in Modesto. give.hospiceheart.org.

Riverbank Historical Society event. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe Ave., Riverbank. 209-863-7122.

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.

Vicki Rice, Recycling Coordinator for the City of Modesto, program on recycling for the city. 6:45 p.m. refreshments and socializing, 7 p.m. meeting. Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church,1341 College Ave., Modesto. Free. 209-300-4253

American Cancer Society benefit. 9 a.m.-midnight. Johansen High School, Modesto. www.relayforlife.org/modestoca

Audubon and Sierra Club members 1-mile walk at Hughson Arboretum and Garden with a trail guide. 9-11 a.m. Hughson Arboretum and Garden. 2490 Euclid Avenue, Hughson. http://hughsonarbor.org/home.

More than 30 vendors and crafters with food truck and special cookies. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Community Center on Maze Blvd., Modesto. 209-541-8395.

StrongHER is a women’s health and wellness event to increase awareness about wellness, prevention. Free preventative health screenings, booths, information, speakers. 9 a.m. Larsa Banquet Hall, Turlock. 209-250-2317.

Women's Leadership Conference Nor Cal presents speakers covering topics of interest for women. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L. St., Modesto. $35 includes breakfast and lunch. www.wlcnorcal.com.

Make and take model building for kids, food court, historic aircraft open for viewing, flight simulators and children's activities, military and law enforcement displays and more. Tour the former presidential aircraft used by six former presidential administrations for an additional $10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $20; $15 age 62 and up and ages 13-17; $10 ages 6-12; free under age 5. www.castleairmuseum.org

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.

Hutton's Hamlet Summer Youth Theater has limited slots open for four summer plays. Last opportunity to register. 149 Church Avenue, Oakdale. Call 209-848-1216.

Entries accepted for the annual Carnegie Showcase of new work in all media by California artists. Entry fee $20 first entry, $15 each additional entry. Deadline 5 p.m. June 9. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. 209-632-5761