Entertainment

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."

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