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.
APPLAUSE• June 25-27
5678 Dance Studio presents 21st annual dance recital featuring dancers ages 1 to 70 performing ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday. $16-$25
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.
RISKY BISCUITS• June 20
Part of the Copperopolis Town Square “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series to take place during the "Wild Wonders of Calaveras" Art, Wine and Jazz. 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. Free. Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. (209) 586-4482.
ALICE DIMICELE• June 20
Soul acoustic music artist presents all age concert. 8:30 p.m. Outer Aisle, 164 Highway 4, Murphys. $15. (209) 728-1164.
KID’S NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT• June 23
Featuring Heath Adrian, Elizabeth Robinette & the Silly String Band. Free crafts for kids. Attendees should bring blanket or chair. Part of the 2015 Ceres Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.
THE ORIGINAL SNAIL• June 24
Original rock-n-roll performed by Bob O’Neill and Ron Fillmore. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Summer Concert Series. 6:30-8 p.m. Cedar Center, 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold. Free. (209) 754-1774.
“NET FLICKS”• June 25
Modesto Band of Stanislaus County concert in the park series. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free.
NINA GERBER AND CHRIS WEBSTER• June 27
Voice and guitar duos. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015. 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.
LIFE IN BALANCE CONCERT• June 28
Features Grateful (The Band). Part of the Love and Light 2015 concert series. 1 p.m. The Garden Cafe, Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Road, Sonora. $15 reserved seating. (209) 532-5305.
PATRIOTIC NIGHT CONCERT• June 30
Featuring Ernie Bucio Little Big Band. Attendees should bring blanket or chair. Part of the 2015 Ceres Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Park, Third St., Ceres. Free. (209) 538-5782.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “THE YES MEN ARE REVOLTING• June 19
Revolutionaries take on climate control. 4 p.m. $8.
FILM: “GEMMA BOVERY”• June 19-July 2
Seriocomic re-imagining of Flaubert’s literary classic “Madame Bovary.”
FILM: “LOVE & MERCY”• June 19-28
Unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys.
FILM: “PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED• June 20
Presentation is part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m. $3.
GREASE SING-ALONG• 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. door; 2 p.m. show Sunday.
ROCK THE AGES• June 26-28
Strut Performing Arts presents choreography, musical performances and popular rock music in a musical dance production. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m. doors, 2 p.m. show Sunday. $20.
IHEART MEDIA BIG SUMMER SHOW• June 29
iHeart Radio and B93 summer concert show featuring British duo The Ting Tings, Mat Kearney, Rachel Platten, Becky G., Kat Dhalia and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $35.
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 which 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.
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 Bum Ave. $8-$10.
“ZOMBIE NIGHT”• June 26-27
A doo-wopping musical paying tribute to the classic 1950’s horror flicks Call for times. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 West G St., Oakdale. $4-$8. (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; July 9, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 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.
CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY• (209) 754-1774
Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 22 N. Main St., San Andreas. www.calaverasarts.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY• (209) 529-3369
Through July 10, Festival of Garden Arts; July 16, 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
July 16, 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.
COLOSSAL TATTO• (209) 688-8085
July 9, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY• (209) 634-8911
July 9, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.
CROW TRADING CO.• (209) 579-2173
July 16, 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, June 27, 4 p.m. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO• (209) 529-9303
July 16, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.
FIRST STREET GALLEY• (209) 667-7332
July 9, Art Around Town, Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 226 N. First St., Turlock. www.firststreetgalleries.com.
GALLERY 909• (209) 667-3959
July 16, 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 Monday-Friday; or by appointment. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/gallery.
GUSTINE MUSEUM• (209) 854-6455
Gustine Museum Historical Society Quilt Exhibit including archives of the Historical society and old sewing machines on display. Gallery Hours: Thursday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 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: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.
PEER RECOVERY ARTS PROJECT• (209) 581-1695
Through June 30, “12 women, 12 artists”; July 16, 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•
July 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com
REMEMBER WHEN• (209) 544-1385
Ongoing artists exhibit. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
SONORA JOE’S• (209) 533-4455
July 11, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.
THE GALLERY FINESSE• (209) 534-7046
July 9, Art Around Town, Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 128 N. Center St., Turlock.
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 forty-seven artists. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Dr, 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.
PHOTO COLLECTIVE MEMBERS’ SHOW• Through Aug. 9
Exhibition featuring works by members of a regional photography club, The Photo Collective.
READY, SET, SHOW! YOUTH ART SHOW• Through Aug. 14
The Carnegie Arts Center’s first children’s are 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.
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
June 19, George Thorogood and Brian Setzer; June 20, Summer Jam: Bell Biv Devoe, BLACKstreet and more; June 26, Brian Regan; June 27, Gladiator Challenge; July 11, Alejandra Guzman Y Camila; Junly 17, Willie Nelson Together with Alison Kraus. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA• (800) 822-9466
June 20, Salt-n-Pepa; July 30, Sara Evans; Sept. 2, Cheech and Chong; Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com
RED HAWK CASINO• (888) 573-3495
June 19, Colleen Heauser; June 19-20, Audioboxx; June 21, Two Steps Down; June 26, Ranell Carpenter; June 26-27, Fresh; June 28, Courtney Lynn. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com
CACHE CREEK• (800) 772-2243
June 20, The Beach Boys; June 21, Chris Gardner Band; June 26, Yolanda Del Rio con Mariachi Colima; June 27, Ballroom with a Twist, featuring Chelsie Hightower & Tristan MacManus; July 4, Peter Cetera. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com
BLACK OAK CASINO• (877) 747-8777
June 19, Coco Montoya; June 10, Tortilla Soup; June 25, Comedy Showcase; June 26, Tom Drinnon; June 27, Shane Dwight; July 2, Chains Required; July 3-4, Left of Centre; July 9, Notes for Notes; July 10, Rock of Ages; July 11, Top Secret; July 16, Good Luck Thrift Store; July 17, Mic Gillette; July 18, Fast Times; July 23, Key Lewis, comediane; July 24, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers, tribute to ZZ Top; July 25, Caravanserai, tribute to Santana; July 30, New Christy Minstrels; July 31, Kaye Bohler. 19400 Tuolumne Road North.
DANCE
SHOW IN THE PARK DANCE PRESENTATION• June 26
The Dance Factory presents end of the year show, “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 Rock The Ages, a show combining choreography, musical performances and popular rock music in a musical dance production. $20.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
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 Dr. 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 Dr., Oakhurst. $2. (559) 683-4636.
FILM
“OUR FATHER”• June 20
Film screening followed by a question and answer 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
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. (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. (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 Friday. 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 Wednesday. 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 Sunday. Oddfellows 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 FARMER’S 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, barbeque, live music by Jill Warren. 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $20. (209) 728-9467.
HOT DOG PARTY• June 20
Tuolumne County Arts Alliance 45th anniversary party featuring hot dogs, puppet parade, dance and fitness demonstrations, birthday cake and punch, live music by the Brother’s Strong & Company. noon-4 p.m. Lion’s Club Park, Barretta Street, Sonora. Free. (209) 532-2787.
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 Dr., 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 Friday Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-5507.
101 DALMATIANS DRAMA CAMP• July 20-24
Summer drama camp for grades 1-6, includes a musical review performance. 9 a.m.-noon. Cornerstone Community Theater, 17900 Comconex Road, Manteca. $150. (209) 825-1220.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SUMMER DRAMA CAMP• July 27-31
Summer drama camp for grades 7-12. 9 a.m.-noon. Cornerstone Community Theater, 17900 Comconex Road, Manteca. $150. (209) 825-1220.
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 Saturday. 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 youth 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. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org
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 #435 presents Bunko Nite. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. Second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall , Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $10 per person, donation. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.
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.
OLYMPIC DAY• June 19
Day for the Disabled hosted by United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. Athlete appearances, activities and interactive learning experiences. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave. Free. (209) 577-2122.
BACK TO GRAFFITI• June 19-20
BBQ, 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 meal available for purchase. 9:30 a.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road. (209) 529-3228.
ROD AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW• June 28
Eight 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
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 Friday. 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
Wednesdays, square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. (209) 535-0479.
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.
CAROUSEL BALLROOM DANCE CLUB• July 10
Social hour, dinner and dancing to the music of the Kyle Barker Band. 6 p.m. social, 7 p.m. dinner, 8-11 p.m. dancing. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St. $46 members, $56 non-members. (209) 529-0965.
TALENT
CALL FOR ARTISTS• June 19
The Mother Lode Art Association is seeking artists for their 63rd Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held in conjunction with the Mother Lode Fair, July 10-12. Prospectus available at www.MotherLodeArtAssociation.org. (209) 984-4048.
AUDITIONS• July 8
Sierra Repertory Theatre will hold local auditions for its fall production of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Several small roles open to both adults and children ages 8-18. Production will run Aug. 21-Sept. 13. (209) 532-0502, ext. 104.
This story was originally published June 17, 2015 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."