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There’s plenty to do in the Modesto region. Here’s a calendar of events

A fire-breathing dragon is among the attractions at the All Hallows Fantasy Faire.
A fire-breathing dragon is among the attractions at the All Hallows Fantasy Faire. All Hallows Fantasy Faire

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."

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