Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region

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.

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.

Funstrummers Ukulele Band presents holiday sing along. 6 p.m. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St, Modesto. 209-505-3216.

Assyrian Arts Institute presents “The Joy of Christmas.” 7 p.m. Snider Hall, Cal State Stanislaus, Turlock. $35, $10 students. https://assyrianwomen12719.bpt.me/.

The Modesto Junior College Foundation and Ernie Bucio’s Little Big Band present a Christmas Concert. 2 p.m. MJC Performing Arts Center Main Auditorium, 435 College Ave. $10. 209-575-6776 or mjc.tix.com.

Featuring Bob Secor on piano. 2 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theatre, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $15.

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.

Dec. 5, “SNAFU in Santa's Workshop” performed by the Starmites Showstoppers Youth Performers, 7 p.m., $5. Dec. 6, “Toy School” performed by the Starmites Showstoppers Youth Performers, 7 p.m., $8. Dec. 13, “A Classic Christmas: Old Time Radio Shows” travel to yesteryear of entertainment with families gathered around the radio with comedies, Archie Andrews and My Friend Irma. 7 p.m. Denair Gaslight Theater, 3908 N. Gratton Road. $8-$10.

Through Dec. 20, “Home for the Holidays.” 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. 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.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., 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.

Documentary film screening features interviews, from pioneers such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon and more. 2-3 p.m. Free.

Willow Creek Lounge: Nov. 29, Tortilla Soup; Nov. 30, Busta Groove; Dec. 5, Just for Laughs; Dec. 6, Valley Fire; Dec. 7, Thunder Cover. 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.

Turlock’s annual celebration offers holiday lights, entertainment and shopping. Festival is 5 to 8 p.m. 209-202-4323.

The festival features more than 150 craft artists, music, street performers, costumed elves, carolers, festival kitchens and bake shops. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Adults $8; ages 13-18 $5; 6-12 $2; under age 6 free. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. www.fireonthemountain.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.

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.

Craft fair with handmade items beginning at noon. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. with tree-lighting ceremony following the parade. Downtown Riverbank, 6707 Third St. 209-863-7122.

A host of events begins with a Breakfast with Santa at the GPS Hall from 8 to 11 a.m. before a craft fair on Fifth Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Tree silent auction 10 to 8 p.m. at 394 Fifth St. Santa’s Workshop will be up at 367 Fifth St. from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as firetruck rides from 1 to 3 p.m. near the Antique Mall. The Christmas tree lighting and entertainment begin at 6 p.m. with a lighted parade right after the lighting. 209-854-6975.

Angels Camp welcomes the holidays with a wine stroll through its historic downtown from 4 to 7 p.m. $10. During and after, downtown businesses serve up treats and wine tasting. At 5 p.m., the community’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade will make its way through downtown. www.angelscampbusiness.com

Tree lighting Dec. 1 at the Lathrop Community Center at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 breakfast with Santa ($10 in advance only) at 9 a.m. at the Community Center. Dec. 14 Christmas Parade will march starting at Fifth and J streets at 11 a.m. 209-941-7370.

Nightly drive-through holiday lights and music show. 6-9 p.m. nightly. Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Free. 209-567-3200.

Enjoy tea, sandwiches and desserts at this Victorian Tea held in the McHenry Mansion, decorated for the holidays. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto. $30, reservations required, 209-522-1739.

The city’s annual lighted parade along historic Main Street beginning at Canal Drive begins at 6:30 p.m. with the theme “Christmas at the Arcade.” 209-668-5594.

A gift fair with Christmas carols, entertainment, holiday goodies and more on Main Street begins at 5 p.m. The parade begins at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park and ends at D Street. www.livingstoncity.com.

Christmastime in Columbia in the 1850s will be re-created. Participants will be guided through the decorated town during the walking play. Tours are every 15 minutes beginning 6:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. $25. friendsofcolumbiashp.com/lamplight.html.

Inside and outside McHenry Mansion. Costumed carolers, street fair with crafts, Modesto farmers market. Carriage rides available with fee. Free children’s activities at the McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., during the festival. Tours of the mansion from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free festival runs 8 a.m.-3 p.m. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto, and along 15th Street. www.mchenrymuseum.org.

The annual Modesto holiday family-friendly extravaganza includes Breakfast with Santa at the Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., from 8:30 to 11 a.m; tickets are $5, free ages 2 and under. Then head to the the Dickens Faire. The city’s holiday parade route runs through downtown beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 14th and I streets. After, trees will be set aglow at Tenth Street Plaza. Then, stay for the kickoff the ongoing Rockin’ Holiday at Tenth Street Plaza in December that will feature lights, garland, retro decorations, snow machine flurries, the US 191st Army Band and more music. A Rockin’ Holidays tree will be lit after the parade. Call 209-577-5344.

The region’s largest nightly neighborhood display kicks off again as Ceres sets it Christmas Tree Lane aglow. A festival at Smyrna Park on Moffett Road begins the night at 5:30 p.m. featuring holiday activities, including crafts, pictures with Santa, cookies and cocoa, letters to Santa, face painting and carnival games. At around 7:30 p.m., parade begins and Christmas Tree Lane opens. Event is free. 209-538-5648.

Waterford’s annual lighted parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Moon Elementary School and ends at Waterford Museum where hot chocolate and photos with Santa will be available. 209-874-2328.

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.

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.

The Modesto Garden Club presents more than 30 tables decorated by members in holiday themes. 1-7 p.m. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto. Light refreshments. $10, available at the door. 209-523-1420 or modestogardenclub.org.

Featuring several vendors with homemade and other items. Homemade lunch and other treats available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. 209-537-6651.

Four homes in Sonora, East Sonora and Confidence. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A tea, boutique and raffle will be held at the Church of the 49ers in Faith Hall, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia from 11a.m.-4:30 p.m. There will be small sandwiches, cookies, tea and coffee served. The boutique consists of homemade items, basket raffle. $25. 209-533-0455 or aauwsonora.org.

Vendors, operating train layouts, food court. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $8, free ages 12. 209-479-4432.

Program recognizing the lives of Holocaust survivors and remembering those who were lost. Presentations by Clifford Lester, photographer, Lou Fogelman, Holocaust survivor and a tribute to Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. Reception to follow. Proceeds benefit CANDLES, Inc. in honor of Eva Kor. 2 p.m., Cal State Stanislaus Main Stage Theatre, One University Circle, Turlock. $10, free for students. https://commerce.cashnet.com/UAGEN.

Family friendly event with cosplay contest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Clarion Inn Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $5 advance, $7 door. https://www.facebook.com/events/825311701166212.

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 29, 2019 at 8:49 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto, CA, region."