There’s plenty to do in the Modesto region. Here’s a calendar of events
ART
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through Jan. 2, “Making Your Mark: Prints and Drawings from the Hechinger Collection.” Through Jan. 23, “Elements of Renewal.” Through Oct. 24, Artober Auction fundraiser. Reception 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through Nov. 13, “Memorial Medical Center’s Healing Arts.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-3369
Oct. 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. Mistlin Gallery, Chartreuse Muse, Preservation Coffee, Dragonfly Art for Life. 5-8 p.m.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
Through November, “The Art of Mary Scheinuck.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Ongoing exhibits including works by the late Dorothy Cover, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE ART GALLERY ▪ 209-575-6819
Through Nov. 4, “Breaking Boundaries By Deborah Barr.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.
COMEDY
LEWIS BLACK ▪ Nov. 21
Stand-up comedian. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
KATHLEEN MADIGAN ▪ Dec. 2
Stand-up comedian. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$59. www.turlocktheatre.org.
BRIAN REGAN ▪ Feb. 27
Stand-up comedian. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
DANCE
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS ▪ Dec. 1
Celebration of the traditions of Christmas in Ireland. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $25-$40. www.turlocktheatre.org.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
ALL HALLOWS FAIRE ▪ Oct. 30-31
Celtic celebration with vendors, entertainment, fire show, more. Noon-10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Frogtown, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $10-$125.
FOOD & FUN
AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST ▪ Oct. 16
Modesto American Legion Post 74 breakfast with omelets or breakfast burritos. 7-11 a.m. Veterans Service Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS ▪ Through Oct. 27
Classical Chinese dance and music. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m. Oct. 20. $80-$150.
PIRATES, COWBOYS & DAMSELS ▪ Oct. 22-23
Central West Ballet performance. 7:30 p.m. $30-$39.
ONE OF THESE NIGHTS ▪ Oct. 29
Eagles tribute band. 8 p.m. $29-$59.
MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS ▪ Oct. 30
Dia de Los Muertos-themed show. 7 p.m. $29-$59.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT CBS ▪ Through May 22
Nov. 6, Reggae Dance Party; Jan. 9, San Francisco Yiddish Combo; Feb. 13, Valentine Concert & Tea with Liisa Davila; March 6, Opera Modesto; May 22, Patty Castillo Davis. Concerts 3 p.m. with exception of Nov. 6 dance party at 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35, with season subscriptions available at various prices. www.cbsmodesto.org.
TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL ▪ Through Oct. 24
Featuring Maggie Hollinbeck with Hannah Jane Kile, Corey Morgan Strange, Natalie Hagwood and Graham Sobelman. 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24, 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St, Columbia. $40. www.sierrarep.org.
DUSTIN LYNCH ▪ Oct. 22
Country singer. 7 p.m. Fruit Yard Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. $48-$98. www.thefruityardevents.com.
THE REFUGEES <bullet> Oct. 23
Tribute to Tom Petty. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.
GOOD LUCK THRIFT STORE OUTFIT ▪ Oct. 24
Musical group. Time TBD. Dying Breed Brewing Company, 963 Shepard Court, Oakdale. Cost TBD. www.dyingbreedbrewing.com.
THE MAVERICKS ▪ Nov. 12
Rock and country group. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $41-$61. www.turlocktheatre.org.
SCARYPOOLPARTY ▪ Dec. 12
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alejandro Aranda. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
JAKE SHIMABUKURO ▪ March 10
Ukulele artist. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
STEVE VAI ▪ March 31
Guitarist. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$1,579 (latter price includes a VIP package). www.turlocktheatre.org.
KEB’ MO’ ▪ April 14
Blues artist. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$69. www.turlocktheatre.org.
THE TEMPTATIONS ▪ April 29
Musical group. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39.50-$69.50. www.turlocktheatre.org.
ODDS & ENDS
MAPS PROGRAM <bullet> Oct. 22
How Artificial Intelligence Can Design Better Batteries with Evan Reed. 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Go to www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/maps.php to sign up.
BMX DAYS ▪ Oct. 22-24
Festival features racing, vintage and modern bike classes, Gary Turner BMX Triple Crown Bike Show, swap meet, more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. Free. frogtownclassicbmxdays.com.
ART OF HOPE FUNDRAISER ▪ Oct. 28
Benefit for Cricket’s Hope Art Restore Kids Exhibit. Two homes in Modesto’s Del Rio will show art. Masks required inside. Food and beverages outside. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $100 general, $175 VIP. For home locations, contact Cindy@crickets-hope.org. For tickets see givebutter.com/artofhope2021.
FAMILY FRIDAYS ▪ Oct. 29
Carnegie Arts Center event for features Print-mania, Spooky Edition. 7 p.m. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.CarnegieArtsTurlock.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT ▪ Oct. 31
Infinite Athletics and the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce event for children. 6:30-9 p.m. 628 Delano Drive, Oakdale.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” ▪ Oct. 22-Nov. 4
Isolated teen aches for understanding and belonging.
FILM: “I’M YOUR MAN” ▪ Oct. 22-Nov. 4
A scientist must live with a humanoid robot with artificial intelligence.
FILM: “BEETLEJUICE” ▪ Oct. 22-24
Classic film.
FILM: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” ▪ Oct. 29-31
The family prepares for a visit. Noon Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Oct. 31. $9, $5 children.
FILM: “HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA” ▪ Oct. 30
Monsters go on vacation. 11 a.m. $9, $5 children.
GLITTER COVEN CABARET ▪ Oct. 30
Burlesque show with special musical guest Modesto native Effie Passero. 8 p.m. $20-$30.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” ▪ Oct. 28-Nov. 28
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents classic mystery. Various times. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$35. www.sierrarep.org.
“SUSPICION” ▪ Oct. 30
Prospect Theater Project presents Radio Cavalcade show based on 1941 film by Alfred Hitchcock. 7:30 p.m. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10. prospecttheaterproject.org.
“THE PRICE IS RIGHT” ▪ Jan. 20
A live version of the game show. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $31-$51. www.turlocktheatre.org.
TALENT
“MESSIAH REHEARSALS ▪ Nov. 7-28
Singers are sought to perform in Handel’s “Messiah.” Rehearsals will be at 3 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave., Ripon. Membership fee. Performance on Dec. 5. Call 209-996-0468.
This story was originally published October 20, 2021 at 11:31 AM with the headline "There’s plenty to do in the Modesto region. Here’s a calendar of events."