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

Comedian. 7 p.m. $20-$30.

Classic pop singer in official season opening concert. 8 p.m.$39-$79.

Singing and dancing from favorite Hollywood films. 2 p.m. $19-$49.

Comedy festival and competition. 7 p.m. $25-$35.

Banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. 4 p.m. $39-$59.

Author and speaker. 7:30 p.m. $29-$49.

Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci in comedy show. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

Grammy Award-winning band. 7:30 p.m. $39-$79.

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

7 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Escalon Community Center. $5. 209-544-8655

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

Thursdays, open mic. 701 S. 9th St., Modesto.

Oct. 20, Silicon Gulch; Nov. 17, KnightSounds Big Band; Dec. 15, Gloria and Friends. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com

Sept. 27, Johnny rocket and the Thrust; Sept. 28 Eric Bensen and friends. Thursdays, David Dow and friends. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341.

Community sing-along of favorite songs from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. 1 p.m. Columbia's Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free.

West Modesto Community Collaborative presents 1950s and ’60s music. 6-11 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th St., Modesto. $65, $135 couples. 209-522-6902.

Paul Contos, Marvin McFadden, Bob Secor and more. 7:30 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theater.

With two tattoos of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor on his shaved head, Vikar rides a bus into Hollywood and soon makes an impression on a beautiful actress. 4 and 7 p.m. $9-$11.

Paul McCartney multimedia experience. 7 p.m. $25-$35.

Classic film. 2 p.m. $9.

Encouraged by her idealistic father, a bright and imaginative young woman comes of age in a Brooklyn tenement during the early 1900s. 6:30 p.m. $10.

Birthday celebration begins with an 85-day countdown. Kickoff will include showing serials and shorts from 1934, serving light hors d’oeuvres, concessions specials and giving tours of the theater. 5-8 p.m. $5.

Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. 2 p.m. $10.

After two women kill each other in their battle for the man they love, a magical potion revives them as the undead. 5 p.m. $9.

During a Halloween in Salem, Mass., three witches are accidentally reincarnated as a young boy tries to impress the girl of his dreams. 7 p.m. $11.

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Saturdays-Sundays, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Sierra Repertory Theatre East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $32-$47.

Written by Arnold Schmidt and Ken White. Following the reading, there will be a feedback session. Free.

West Side Players poke fun at the more ridiculous aspects of show biz and the corny thrillers of Hollywood's heyday. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$20. www.westsidetheatre.org.

A one-man show about the life and work of the incomparable Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 3-5, 2 p.m. Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6. Prospect Theater Company, 1214 K St., Modesto. $25. prospecttheaterproject.org

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

September-October, works by Joy Kruger. Oct. 17, 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 Oct. 4, “Autumn Art Festival IV.” Oct. 17, 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

Oct. 17, 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.

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Oct. 17, 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.

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Oct. 17, 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.

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Oct. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Oct. 17, 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.

Lobby Galleries.

Exhibit celebrates and re-envisions the possibilities that exist when you are a superhero. With images that range from humorous to tragic. Ferrari Gallery.

Light Box Theatre Company. King Gilgamesh thinks he’s the gods’ gift to Uruk. And he has a point, since he’s half god and half man. 7 p.m. Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 2 p.m. Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6. $8-$12.

Willow Creek Lounge: Sept. 27, Priss; Sept. 28, Neon Playboys; Oct. 3, Just for Laughs; Oct. 4, Maxx Cabello Jr.; Oct. 5, Craig Wayne Boyd, Casey James, Adam Wakefield; Oct. 10, The Jones Gang; Oct. 11, Bobby Zoppi & The Corduroys; Oct. 12, Momotombo; Oct.17, King Hippo; Oct. 18, Laurie Morvan; Oct. 19, Foreverland; Oct. 24, Joni Morris; Oct. 25, Faultline; Oct. 26, Lynette Shebyrd. Westside Pavilion: Oct. 6, Peter Frampton; Oct. 12 Foreigner. 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.

Nov. 1, Night Moves/Creedence Classic Revival; Nov. 9, House of Floyd; Dec. 8, Blue Öyster Cult; Dec. 13, Queensrÿche; Jan. 25, The Iron Maidens. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Music, food, bazaar, tours of church grounds, pharaoh photo studio, activities for kids, clothes boutique. 4-8 p.m. St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 315 Orange Ave., Ripon. Free. 209-599-3310.

Annual music festival and barbecue competition. Event features live music by Shane Dwight, Terrie Odabi, Jeramy Norris And The Dangerous Mood, Ryder Green. 11 a.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. $29.99. bluesandbones.com.

This annual event features a coyote howl contest, live music, booths, food and vendors, kids activities, antique and classic car show and parade. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Coulterville. Free. coultervillehistorycenter.org

The “Bango” misspelling dates way back when this annual event began. Musicians compete for prizes for fiddle, banjo, vocal, guitar, mandolin and song categories. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park. 209-536-1672.

Annual event with more than 300 antique and classic cars and other vehicles. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $25-$45, free under age 14. 209-269-6950.

Stanislaus State Agriculture Department and Friends of the Fair Foundation present the annual event. Samples from wineries and brewers from around the region, local cheesemakers and restaurants with small plates. 6-9 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $50. www.csustan.edu/agriculture/tastes-valley.

Held each year by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, this celebration will feature live music and midway games along with plenty of brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad and, of course, beers all around. Plenty of microbrews will be available for sampling, as will California wines and some nonalcoholic drinks. 5:30-10 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza parking lot, 1000 L St. $35 advance, $40 at the door; age 21-and-older event. modchamberca.chambermaster.com

Enjoy international food, music, dance performances and children’s crafts, fun with Dr. Al Chemist and more at this annual event that celebrates diverse cultures. Children “travel” around the world collecting stamps on their passports. A parade of flags opens the event at 11 a.m. Event runs until 5 p.m. Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free. www.internationalfestivalmodesto.org.

Craft beers, German beers, live music, food, wine, vendors and more. Featuring over 25 craft beers, commemorative beer mugs and traditional German food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. $25. www.twainhartecc.com.

Calaveras County celebrates its wine industry with grape stomp competitions. The Gold Rush Street Faire has vendors, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles and food. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Murphys Park. calaveraswines.org.

Celebrate the history and traditions of the Calaveras County lumber industry with a parade, car show and vendors, as well as lumberjack competitions including big timbers, chainsaws and axes. There are activities for the kids and food available for purchase. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street and Spink Roads, West Point. www.gocalaveras.com.

Entertainment, children’s activities, pumpkin events and more. Saturday features a pumpkin fair after dark event from 7-9 p.m. Sunday features a classic car show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Manteca. Free. www.sunrisekiwanis.org.

A lineup of concerts for lovers of baroque and classical music. Highlights include Youth Concert on Oct. 6; Gala Concert, Oct. 12; Locals concert Oct. 20 and Bach’s Brunch Oct. 27. 21. Locations, ticket prices and times vary. Details at www.sonorabach.org.

The Modesto Downtown Improvement District offers an evening of food and drink where patrons can sample items from more than 25 restaurants and listen to local bands. 5:30-9:00 p.m. Downtown Modesto. $20. www.modestosampler.com.

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.

Stanislaus State Agriculture Program and Friends of the Fair Foundation present wineries and brewers from around the region offering samples of wines and beers; cheesemakers and some local restaurants will have small plates. 6-9 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock. $50. https://www.csustan.edu/agriculture/tastes-valley

Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County event. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $20, $35 couples. Age 21 and over only. 209-480-9309.

Brandon Wood, LLNL, will discuss the promises, challenges, and opportunities for realizing a hydrogen-powered future. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall 132. Free.

Tuolumne River Woodworkers Association offers 200 member’s artistic pieces. McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Join Audubon and Sierra Club on a 2-mile walk. Meet at Scenic Oaks Office Park/Mensinger Trail parking lot, Coffee and Scenic. 9-11 a.m. Dry Creek Park, Modesto. 209-300-4253.

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