Entertainment

Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

‘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 an original fairy tale, “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.

ROB THOMAS •  July 3

Singer and songwriter. Features opening act Plain White T’s. 8 p.m. $69-$139.

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.

JOHN COVERT AND CRYSTAL IMAGE •  Friday, June 12

Part of the Murphys Community Park music series. 5:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys. Free. (209) 753-6519.

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS •  Saturday, 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 •  Saturday, 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 •  Sunday, June 14

Harmony trio comprised of Carl Perkins and his two sons. 6 p.m. Calaveras County Fairground, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. $45. (209) 754-9900.

GRAFFITI NIGHTS & CAR SHOW •  Tuesday, 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 Street, Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.

SAMMY LAVERONE BAND •  Wednesday, 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 •  Thursday, June 18

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

‘SATIN LATIN’ •  Thursday, 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, takes place during Wild Wonders of Calaveras Art, Wine and Jazz Festival. 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. Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. Free. (209) 586-4482.

ALICE DIMICELE •  June 20

Soul acoustic music artist presents all-ages concert. 8:30 p.m. Outer Aisle, 164 Highway 4, Murphys. $15. (209) 728-1164.

THE STATE THEATRE

ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW •  Saturday, 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! •  Sunday, June 14

Luv2Dance annual recital featuring dancers of all ages performing tap, hip-hop and break dancing. 1 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. show. $15.

FILM: ‘THE YES MEN ARE REVOLTING’ •  Monday-next Friday, June 15-19

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

MORGAN JAMES •  Tuesday, June 16

Soulful singer-songwriter concert presented by Square Peg and Sherpa. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $20.

FILM: ‘GEMMA BOVERY’ •  June 19-July 2

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

FILM: ‘PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED’ •  June 20

Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m. $3.

‘GREASE’ SINGALONG •  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. doors, 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 that 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’ •  Through Sunday, June 14

7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. (209) 725-8587.

NEW PLAY FESTIVAL •  Through June 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 Gum Ave. $8-$10.

‘FLOWER POWER’ •  Friday-Saturday, June 12-13

The music of the 1960s in the Cornstalk Music Festival with flower people, mystics and protests that changed everything. Call for times. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $8, $4 age 12 and younger. (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. 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.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY •  (209) 529-3369

Through Friday, June 12, Spring Member Show; Tuesday, June 16-July 10, Festival of Garden Arts; Thursday, 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

Thursday, 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.

CROW TRADING CO. •  (209) 579-2173

Thursday, 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 •  (209) 824-3401

Through June 27, Annual Photography Show; awards ceremony, 4 p.m. June 27. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca.

DOWNTOWN MODESTO •  (209) 529-9303

Thursday, June 18, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

GALLERY 909 •  (209) 667-3959

Thursday, 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 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/gallery.

GUSTINE MUSEUM •  (209) 854-6455

Gustine Museum Historical Society Quilt Exhibit. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 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: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

PEER RECOVERY ARTS PROJECT •  (209) 581-1695

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

Thursday, 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. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

SONORA JOE’S •  (209) 533-4455

Saturday, June 13, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

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 47 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, 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.

READY, SET, SHOW! YOUTH ART SHOW •  Through Aug. 14

The Carnegie Arts Center’s first children’s art 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.

PHOTOGRAMS – PHOTO GREATS •  June 26

Learn about some famous photographers who used a simple technique to create photograms and sun prints. We’ll make our own compositions using household items and objects from nature. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

ART AROUND TOWN •  July 9

Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free.

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

Friday, June 12, 311 with Pepper; Friday, June 12, Tesla with Y&T; next Friday, June 19, George Thorogood and Brian Setzer; June 20, Summer Jam: Bell Biv Devoe, BLACKstreet and more. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com

JACKSON RANCHERIA •  (800) 822-9466

June 20, Salt-N-Pepa. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com

RED HAWK CASINO •  (888) 573-3495

Friday, June 12, Kumandae Miller; Friday, June 12, Rock of Ages; Sunday, June 14, Buck Ford; next Friday, June 19, Colleen Heauser; June 19-20, Audioboxx; June 21, Two Steps Down. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com

CACHE CREEK •  (800) 772-2243

Saturday, June 13, Song Ca Ky 3; Sunday, June 14, Banda S7; June 20, The Beach Boys; June 21, Chris Gardner Band. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com

BLACK OAK CASINO •  (877) 747-8777

Friday, June 12, Foreverland; Saturday, June 13, Roy Rogers; Wednesday, June 17, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen; Thursday, June 18, Notes for Notes Local Showcase; next Friday, June 19, Coco Montoya; June 20, Tortilla Soup; June 25, Comedy Showcase. 19400 Tuolumne Road North. www.blackoakcasino.com

DANCE

FRESH UPTOWN FUNK •  Friday-Saturday, June 12-13

Spotlight Dance Co. presents local dancers performing to top hits. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. Westside Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $10 general, $5 children. (209) 862-1803.

SHOW IN THE PARK DANCE PRESENTATION •  June 26

The Dance Factory presents end of the year “Show in the Park.” 7:30 p.m. Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free. (209) 523-1032.

ROCK THE AGES •  June 26-28

Strut Performing Arts presents a show combining choreography, musical performances and popular rock music in a musical dance production. $20.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

MERCED COUNTY FAIR •  Friday-Sunday, June 12-14

Livestock exhibits, grandstand events, carnival games, rides, concerts and fair food. 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday; 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Merced County Fairground, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. $7 ages 6 years and older; parking $5. (209) 722-1506.

AMERICAN GRAFFITI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL •  Friday-Sunday, 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 Drive. 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.

YOSEMITE FESTIVAL •  June 27

125th anniversary celebration of Yosemite National Park. Meet Dawn Wall climber Kevin Jorgeson, live music, mini melodramas on the Yosemite Valley Center Stage and local artisans. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oakhurst Community Park, 49074 Civic Circle Drive, Oakhurst. $2. (559) 683-4636.

FILM

‘OUR FATHER’ •  June 20

Film screening followed by a question-and-answer session 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

Saturday, 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 Fridays. 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 Wednesdays. 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 Sundays. Odd Fellows 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 FARMERS 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.

BEHIND THE BOTTLE •  June 19-20

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

FESTIVAL OF THE FLOWER •  June 20

“Fête de la Fleur” or Festival of the Flower featuring wine, appetizers and music. $40. Milliare Winery and Black Sheep Winery, Main Street, Murphys. (209) 728-2157 or (209) 728-1658.

CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP BOIL •  June 27

Fundraiser to benefit the Center for a Non-violent Community. 5-8 p.m. Bende Farms, 19029 Brad Lee Drive, Twain Harte. $40. (209) 588-9305.

FOR KIDS

DANCE CLASSES •  Ongoing

Ballet, tap, jazz and Mommy & Me classes offered for all ages. Central West Ballet, 5039 Pentecost, Modesto. $10 per class. (209) 576-8957. www.centralwestballet.org.

CLASSICAL CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUB •  Ongoing

Group geared for children 8 years old and up. Each month club members will be invited to discuss various books, participate in crafts and watch excerpts from films. Refreshments available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. second Fridays. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-5507.

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 Saturdays. 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 youths 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. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

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 No. 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 Saturdays. (209) 734-8097.

WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP •  Ongoing

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. second Tuesdays. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

CLASSIC CAR PARADE •  Friday, June 12

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

FIBER ARTS GROUP •  Saturday, 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 •  Sunday, June 14

Congregation Beth Shalom of Modesto sixth annual golf tournament. Demonstrations, golf clinic. Elkhorn Golf Club, 1050 Elkhorn Drive, Stockton. (209) 402-8359.

BACK TO GRAFFITI •  June 19-20

Barbecue, 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.

KITE DAY •  June 20

Pacheco State Park’s annual Kite Day featuring kite flying, “make your own kite” activity, face painting, pie eating and bubble blowing contests. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. $10 park day-use fee. (209) 826-1197.

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION •  June 21

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

ROD AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW •  June 28

Eighth annual Rod and Custom Car Show to benefit the Modesto Elks and Alzheimer’s Foundation. 9 a.m. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. Free admission; car entry fee $25 advance, $30 day of show. (209) 529-0366.

DANCE CLUBS

TANGO DANCE CLUB •  Ongoing

    Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.

    RIVERBANK GOLDEN AGERS •  Ongoing

    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.

    TURLOCK SENIOR CENTER DANCE •  Ongoing

    7:30-10 p.m., Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

    FOREVER YOUNG DANCE CLUB •  Ongoing

    Club meets Tuesdays, second Friday of month for dance. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Fridays. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $4 members, $6 nonmembers; night: $5 and $7. (209) 534-7663.

    MANTECA SENIOR DANCE •  Ongoing

    Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. (209) 825-0116.

    USA DANCE BALLROOM DANCING •  Ongoing

    Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. (209) 614-8048.

    MODESTO BALLROOM DANCE CLUB •  Ongoing

    Ballroom dances and lesson. 7-10:30 p.m. third Fridays. Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. $5 members, $10 for nonmembers. (209) 814-6701. www.modestoballroomclub.org.

    ROUND ROBINS •  Ongoing

    7-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $4. (209) 526-4452.

    TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS •  Ongoing

    Square dance club workshop nights 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road. (209) 535-0479. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

    SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE AND POTLUCK •  Ongoing

    Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays, 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. (209) 538-0362.

    SKIRTS N’ FLIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB •  Ongoing

    Workshops Wednesdays and Saturday party nights. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. (209) 236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

    MERCED SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE •  Ongoing

    Sunday dance featuring music by the band Just Friends and a free samba slide dance lesson. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St. $8. (209) 723-0839.

    TALENT

    COMMUNITY BAND •  Ongoing

    A college-community concert band looking for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion players to join. 7 p.m. Mondays. California State University, Stanislaus, music building, 1 University Circle, Turlock. (209) 667-3740.

    CALL FOR ARTISTS •  June 19

    The Mother Lode Art Association seeks artists for 63rd Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held in conjunction with the Mother Lode Fair, July 10-12. Prospectus at www.MotherLodeArtAssociation.org. (209) 984-4048.

    ‘MACBETH’ AUDITIONS •  July 8

    Sierra Repertory Theatre will hold local auditions for its fall production of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Roles open to adults and children ages 8-18. Production will run Aug. 21-Sept. 13. (209) 532-0502, ext. 104.

    This story was originally published June 10, 2015 at 3:08 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."

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