Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region

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.

Lightwire Theater’s story of a young bird named Max, and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $12-$24.

Modesto Performing Arts presents classic holiday tale. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 3 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Dec. 1. $15-$19.

Holiday music. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $39-$89.

Featuring Mariachi Sol de Mexico, a 13-piece ensemble. 2 p.m. $29-$69.

Holiday-themed concert series “Merry Texas Christmas Y’all.” 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

International entertainer. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra annual holiday program. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7. $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

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

Dec. 11, Cole Hinkle and the Debauchery with touring band Robber's Roost, 9 p.m. $5, 21 and over only. Thursdays, open mic. 701 S. 9th St., Modesto.

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.

Ripon Oratorio Society’s annual presentation. Singers are asked to contribute a small membership fee. An offering will be taken during the presentation to offset the expenses. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave., Ripon.

Story of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. 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.

A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. 7 p.m. $11.

Comedian. 8 p.m. $38.

Classic film. 2 p.m. $9.

Afternoon of classic Christmas and crooner tunes. 2 p.m. Free.

Featuring ski legends like Glen Plake, alongside newcomers Caite Zeliff, Jaelin Kauf, and Baker Boyd. 7 p.m. $25-$27.

Look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.

Sierra Repertory Theatre presents classic musical. 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.

Sierra Repertory Theatre. Characters try to get the park Scrooge to decorate her trailer so they can win a decorating contest. 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Saturdays-Sundays, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $32-$47 www.SierraRep.org

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 920 16th St., Modesto.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Dec. 19, 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.

Nov. 19-Dec. 20, “Home for the Holidays.” Dec. 19, 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

Dec. 19, 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.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1150 9th St., Modesto. modestoartwalk.com.

Dec. 19, 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.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Dec. 19, 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.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1418 J St., Modesto.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

Dec. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 927 11th St., Modesto.

Through December, “Pursuit of Light XI” by Chella. Reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10. 5170 Pentecost Drive, Suite 1, Modesto. Free.

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. With images that range from humorous to tragic. Ferrari Gallery.

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.

Find out how to volunteer at the center. 10-11 a.m.

Willow Creek Lounge: Nov. 22, Jank Jones; Nov. 23, The Spazmatics; Nov. 29, Tortilla Soup; Nov. 30, Busta Groove; Dec. 5, Just for Laughs; Dec. 6, Valley Fire; Dec. 7, Thunder Cover; Dec. 12, Mirra; Dec. 13, Undercover; Dec. 14, Sound Remedy; Dec. 19, Leilani & The Distractions; Dec. 20, Lacy J. Dalton; Dec. 21, Stompbox; Dec. 26, Burn Permit; Dec. 27, Fresh; Dec. 28, The Wiz Kid; Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve with Hipper Than Hip. 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Gifts and more. Homewood Village Mobile Home Park Horizon Room, 2000 Mable Ave., Modesto. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

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.

Oakdale Cowboy Museum holiday event with more than 50 booths, western art, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment. Cowboy Santa arrives on horseback at 11 a.m. Saturday and will be available for photos. 5-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. 209-847-7049.

Homemade holiday items. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. Free. 209-536-9625.

Multiple vendors set up at participating downtown businesses including Mod Spot, DragonFly Art for Life, Deva, Concetta, Heart and Soul, Tresettis, Health Plan of San Joaquin Community Room, Mistlin Gallery, The Century, Nine3One. Live street entertainment. 4-9 p.m. J Street, between 10th and I streets, Modesto. www.modshop209.com.

Crafts, jewelry, home décor, woodwork items, more. Candy Cane Café and baked goods. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Modesto Free Methodist Church, 1520 Rose Ave., Modesto.

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.

Live band, Rock’n Country, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; doors open at 9. Evening dance second Friday each months, 6:30 p.m., $10. 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.

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.

Carnegie Center for the Arts call for juried exhibit “Firing Imagination: Contemporary Ceramics & Glass.” More than 50 works may be included. Works featuring glass or ceramics, any technique, will be considered. Deadline 4 p.m. Feb. 23. 209-632-5761.

This story was originally published November 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region."