Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region

Tribute to the iconic moments of the HBO comedy hit. 8 p.m. $39-$49.

Comedian. 8 p.m. $29-$33.

Comedian, impressionist and ventriloquist. 7:30 p.m. $79-$119.

Pianist and storyteller. 4 p.m. $25-$45

Central Catholic High School performance. 7 p.m. $14-$18.

Touring production of summer competition series. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

Performing “Damn the Torpedoes.” 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

Troupe uses unconventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with rhythms. 7:30 p.m. $29-$99.

Country band. 4 p.m. $29-$69.

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.

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

Celebrates the life and music of the legendary “Man in Black.” 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive. $25-$45. www.turlocktheatre.org.

Acoustic swing band. Part of the Sunday Afternoons Series at CBS. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$25. cbsmodesto.org.

Modesto Junior College students will perform solo works by Bach, Bohm, Goltermann, Marcello, Schumann, Squire, Telemann and Webster. 7 p.m. in the MJC Recital Hall on the East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free.

David Chapman on guitar and flamenco dancers. Champagne and desserts. 7 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto. $30, $20 students, $50 VIP. mistlingallery.eventbrite.com.

Hosted Music by The Shire Community Space and Tri-Chromatic Gallery. 7-11 p.m. Tri-Chromatic Gallery, 1321 J St., Modesto. $8 on Eventbrite

Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in performance of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah.” 3 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Free. 209-765-6388.

Tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. $9-$11.

“The ABBA Concert Experience.” 8 p.m. $20-$38.

Modesto Film Society. 2 p.m. $9.

The 100 year history of how the American movie experience evolved from nickelodeons to the studio system and their eventual decline. 7 p.m. $9.

Stanislaus County Resource Family Program presents movie night, with a panel of local youth and Resource Parents. When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. 5:30 p.m. Free.

A legendary concierge at a European hotel trains a lobby boy, steals a priceless Renaissance painting and battles for a family fortune. 7 p.m. $11.

A lonely German boy discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. $9-$11.

At a cabin the woods, Ash Williams and his girlfriend play a voice recording from an archeologist chanting from The Book of the Dead. 9 p.m. $11.

Camp Jack Hazard benefit features Oakdale native and band. 8 p.m. $35-$65.

Watch the film and belt out your favorite Queen songs. 2 p.m. $9.

Sierra Repertory Theatre. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington, Columbia State Historic Park. sierrarep.org.

Whitmore Charter High School. 6:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room, 3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres. $7, free ages 5 and under. gbenge@ceres.k12.ca.us

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Nov. 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 Nov. 15, “Healing Journey – Memorial Medical Center Complementary Therapy Art Show.” Nov. 19-Dec. 20, “Home for the Holidays.” Nov. 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

Nov. 21, 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.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Nov. 14, Art Around Town art walk. 5-8 p.m.

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.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Nov. 21, 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.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Nov. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Nov. 21, 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.

Exhibit celebrates and re-envisions the possibilities that exist when you are a superhero.

An all-media juried exhibition that asks artists to consider the idea of a hero from any angle. Lobby Galleries.

The photo-essay by Merced photographer Roger Wyan who photographed patients involved in hospice care during the final stages of their lives. Upper Lobby. A reception for the exhibit will held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.

Drum Circle. Drummers of all skill levels and ages can enjoy rhythm and music lead by Drum Love of Modesto. 7-8 p.m. Free.

Stan State Faculty Member and Coordinator of Jazz Studies in Carnegie Music Series. 7:30-9 p.m. $10.

Nov. 15, Cherry Bomb; Nov. 16, Real Heart; Nov. 21, Jana & Friends; Nov. 22, Jank Jones; Nov. 23, The Spazmatics; Nov. 29, Tortilla Soup; Nov. 30, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Dec. 8, Blue Öyster Cult; Dec. 13, Queensrÿche; Dec. 15, Tribute to the Beatles’ White Album; Jan. 25, The Iron Maidens. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

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. 209-479-4432.

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.

More than 80 vendors with upcycled, vintage, handcrafted items, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. $2 admission. www.facebook.com/craftychicksroadshow.

Arts, crafts and more with more than 20 vendors. Lunch available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friendly Village Clubhouse, 2621 Prescott Road, Modesto

Proceeds benefit needy families through St. Vincent de Paul. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. St. Patrick’s Church, 19399 East Hwy 120, Ripon. 209 838-2133.

“Art of Hope: Art Restores Kids Exhibit and Fundraiser.” 6 p.m. Starts at home of Wayne and Jean Lowell, 7441 River Nine Drive, then moves to two other homes. $50-$75. 209-312-9991.

MAPS presents Robert McGrew, M.D., of Modesto on “The Overwhelming Importance of Vaccinations for Public Health.” The presentation will focus on families who go unvaccinated and the origin of the myth that vaccines cause autism.7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall 132. Free.

Holiday arts items and more. Apple Orchard Brunch in Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with omelets, waffle bar, $18, $10 ages 5-10. Boutique 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 16th and I streets, Modesto. 209-522-9046.

20th Century Club’s annual event with handcrafted arts and crafts. Food court and goodie booth also offered. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hughson High School, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave. 20thcenturyartsandcraftsfair.com.

All singers welcome to join at least two rehearsals to take part in presentation on Dec. 1. 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave., Ripon. in Ripon.

This story was originally published November 14, 2019 at 8:17 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region."