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

Modesto Symphony Orchestra annual holiday program. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7. $39-$94.

Central West Ballet present holiday classic. Nov. 11 low-sensory, special needs performance at noon. 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21. $20-$30.

Gallo Center Repertory Company present holiday play. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Dec. 14-15. $15-$30.

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.

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.

The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E Canal Drive. Free, with tickets available at box office. www.turlocktheatre.org.

Dec. 15, Gloria and Friends. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com

Gottschalk Music Center will feature music by the Camaraderie Quintet, NewHorizonsJazz, the Central Valley Brass, and the Gottschalk Music Center Concert Band. 1 p.m. Free, but bring a can of food to donate to the needy. Barkin' Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents annual Christmas concert. 8 p.m. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto. $20-$58.

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.

A lonely woman visits a bewitching London department store in search of a dress that will transform her life. 9 p.m. $11.

Now in his old age, WWII veteran and former mafia hitman Frank Sheeran reflects on the moments that defined his mob career. $9.

Jack Skellington, Pumpkin King of Halloweenland, feels dissatisfied until he stumbles upon Christmastown. 7 p.m. $6.

Annual Poetry Slam Invitational. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

Modesto Film Society presents classic film. 2 p.m. $9.

Holiday classic. 5 p.m. $6.

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. 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.

Radio Cavalcade Players at Prospect Theatre Project presents recreation of the radio broadcast. 7:30 p.m. 1214 K St., Modesto. $5. https://prospecttheaterproject.org/radio-cavalcade/

Through 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. 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.

Current and former Stan State jazz students and faculty perform holiday classics with a twist. 7:30-9 p.m. $5-$10.

Story time featuring “Superhero Christmas” by Stan Lee and other favorite holiday tales. Cocoa and cookies. 7-8 p.m.

Willow Creek Lounge: 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.

Modesto American Legion Post 74 dinner with tamales, rice, beans and bread pudding. 5 p.m. Veterans Center, Coffee and Sylvan Avenues, Modesto. $10, $5 ages 7-12, free age 6 and under. 888-291-0174.

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.

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.mchenrymansion.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.

This community event includes complimentary refreshments as live actors reenact the biblical Christmas story. Reenactments every half-hour from 7-8:30 p.m. Modesto Free Methodist Church, 1520 Rose Ave. Free. www.modestofm.org.

The annual Parade of Lights in downtown Escalon begins at 5:30 p.m. Before and after, a vendor fair will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Main Street, Escalon. Free. www.escalonchamberofcommerce.org

MAPS presents Paul E. Lenze, Jr., Northern Arizona University, Syrian Forced Migration & Public Health in the European Union. Talk examines the causes of the Syrian Civil War and the impact of migration on public health in the Middle East and Europe. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall 132. Free. modestoscience.wordpress.com.

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.

10 a.m. The Church of the 49ers, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, Sonora. www.mlwsguild.org.

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.