Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ROB THOMAS • Friday, July 3
Singer and songwriter. Features opening act, Plain White T’s. 8 p.m. $69-$139.
SUMMER SONATA • July 16
Modesto Junior College Foundation fundraiser “Our Story ... Our Legacy.” Food, selection of wines and program of personal stories of how MJC has touched peoples’ lives. Reception and silent auction. $5:30 p.m. $150.
“MARY POPPINS” • July 17-26
Youth Entertainment Stage Company presentation of the classic Walt Disney film. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $12-$45.
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
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.
GROVER ANDERSON AND JILL WARREN • Friday, July 3
Part of the First Friday in the Park concert series. 5:30-8 p.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers St, Murphys. Free. 209-753-6519.
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR • Friday, July 3
Mariposa Symphony Orchestra featuring mix of Americana. 7 p.m. Mariposa County Park, Amphitheatre, 5100 Bullion St., Mariposa. $6 adults; $4 students. 209-966-7081.
HOME CONCERT AND RETREAT TOURS • Sunday, July 5
Home concert featuring Jill Warren and Friends. Tours of the gardens at Milfiori Country Retreat will also be available. Part of the Calaveras Arts Council’s Music in the Park series. 3-6 p.m. Milfiori Country Retreat, 1358 Main St., Douglas Flat. $10. 209-754-1774.
JAZZ CONCERT • Tuesday, July 7
German pianist Tilo and his trio. Dancing with Mario Flores band. Barretta Gardens Inn, 700 S. Barretta St., Sonora. 209-532-6039.
OVER THE EDGE • Wednesday, July 8
Rock, blues and country band in concert. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Camps Restaurant, Greenhorn Creek, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. Free. 209-754-1774.
“SWEET DREAMS” • Thursday, July 9
Modesto Band of Stanislaus County concert in the park series. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St. Free.
VISHTÈN • July 11
French Canadian Celtic party music trio. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015 Summer Concert Series. 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.
THE SAMMY LEVERONE BAND • July 11
Part of the Copperopolis Town Square “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. 209-785-9700.
COYOTE HILL • July 15
Cosmic country, swing and bluegrass concert. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Shutter Tree Park, Mokelumne Hill. Free. 209-754-1774.
JIM ANDERSON & THE REBELS • July 17
Authentic tribute to the music of Elvis Presley. 6 p.m. Beard Park, 540 C St., Waterford. Free. 209-629-0986.
REMEDY • July 17
Blend of classic rock and country western. Bring lawn chair and picnic. Part of the Oakdale Concert in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, A Street and Second Ave., Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
BROKEN TOYS • July 18
Broken Toys 30th anniversary concert and DVD/CD release show. 7 p.m. Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St. $20.
BIG BAND STREET CONCERT AND DANCE • July 18
Annual Columbia Big Band Street Dance. 8 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. Free.
JULIE & THE JUKES • July 22
Blues music. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Mountain Ranch Community Park, 8049 Washington St, Mountain Ranch. Free. 209-754-1774.
NEVER2LATE • July 24
Group of good ol’ boys playing a mix of country classics. Bring lawn chair and picnic. Part of the Oakdale Concert in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, A Street and Second Ave., Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD” • Friday-Sunday, July 3-5
The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors.
FILM: “THE WOLFPACK” • Friday-Thursday, July 3-9
Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and an anticipated documentary, which tells the curious story of a clan raised by movies.
FILM: “I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS” • Friday-July 11
A widow and former songstress discover that life can begin anew at any age.
FILM: “A LITLE CHAOS” • July 10-16
A romantic drama following Sabine, a talented landscape designer, who is building a garden at Versailles for King Louis XIV.
FILM: “THE OVERNIGHT” • July 10-16
A family moves to the Los Angeles Eastside from Seattle and begins an odd acquaintance with some neighborhood friends. 7 p.m. $10.
MON PETIT FRENCH FILM FEST • July 12
Bastille Day celebration featuring a table laden with scrumptious desserts and two, equally delicious subtitled dramedies: “On a Faille Etre Amie” (“The Chef’s Wife”) and “Alcest a’ bicyclett” (“Bicycling with Moliere”). 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
FILM: “BOULEVARD” • July 14
Robin Williams’ much-anticipated last film. Drama about an ordinary man’s journey to who he really is after a chance encounter with a troubled young man. Next installment in the ongoing N.Y. Film Critics Series. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $12.
FILM: “DESPICABLE ME” • July 15
Animated comedy portraying a criminal mastermind using a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, only to find that their love is profoundly changing him for the better. Film followed by a parent social. 3 p.m. doors, 4 p.m. show. Free.
FILM: “PLANTPURE NATION” • July 17-23
Three people on a quest to spread the health message that a whole foods, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse some of the most deadly health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
FILM: “AMY” • July 17-23
Narrative film focusing on the life of the singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.
FILM: “FORREST GUMP” • July 18
Romantic comedic drama featuring Tom Hanks in the Oscar-winning title role. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.
JOURNEY REVISITED • July 18
Journey tribute band with opening act, Northern California singer/songwriter Max Minardi. Concert is a benefit for the Center for Human Services and its Pathways and Hutton House programs. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $25.
FILM: “BACK TO THE FUTURE” • July 19
A young man travels 30 years into the past to unite his then teenage parents in order to solidify his own existence. Season opening presentation of the Modesto Film Society. 2 p.m.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org
THEATER
“THE MUSIC MAN” • Through Aug. 16
Seventy-six trombones and more arrive in the award-winning musical comedy. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. 209-532-3120.
“HAPHAZARDLY EVER AFTER” • July 10-11
Royal fairy tale is turned upside down in a comedy about a kind king and queen with four bratty adult children. Call for times. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $8 general; $4 12 and under. 209-848-1216.
“BLUES IN THE NIGHT” • July 10-Aug. 9
Twenty-six hot and torchy numbers that tell of the sweet, sexy and sorrowful experiences three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. 209-536-1778.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN • 209-667-3958
Thursday, 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.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY • 209-529-3369
Through July 10, Festival of Garden Arts; July 14-Aug. 14, Summer Splash member show featuring two- and three-dimensional art. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.
COLOSSAL TATTO • 209-688-8085
Thursday, July 9, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY • 209-634-8911
Thursday, July 9, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO • 209-529-9303
July 16, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.
FIRST STREET GALLEY • 209-667-7332
Through Aug. 6, “California Landscapes: Mountains to Sea” by Moira Donohoe; Thursday, 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.
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 Fourth 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.
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
Thursday, 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. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, 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.
ART AROUND TOWN • Thursday, July 9
Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 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
July 11, Alejandra Guzman Y Camila; July 17, Willie Nelson Together with Alison Krauss; July 24, Russell Peters; July 25, Alice in Chains; July 31, Huey Lewis & The News with Eddie Money. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.
JACKSON RANCHERIA • 800-822-9466
July 30, Sara Evans; Sept. 12, Cheech and Chong; Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.
RED HAWK CASINO • 888-573-3495
Friday, July 3, Jumoke & the All Stars; Friday-Saturday, July 3-4 Clean Slate; Sunday, July 5, Michael Beck; July 10, The Wiz Kid, The Spazmatics; July 11, Rebel Yell. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.
CACHE CREEK • 800-772-2243
Saturday, July 4, Peter Cetera; Sunday, July 5, Jackson Michelson; July 11, Arsenio Hall; July 12, Arranque de Zacatecas; July 18, Keb’ Mo’. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.
BLACK OAK CASINO • 877-747-8777
Friday-Saturday, July 3-4, Left of Centre; Thursday, 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, comedian; 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 N.
DANCE
EVENING OF HIP-HOP • Wednesday-Thursday, July 8-9
The Modesto Junior College dance program presents “Off the Beat 6 – A Hip-Hop Concert.” 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College East Campus, Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts, 435 College Ave. $10 general $8 students and seniors. 209-575-6303.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
SIERRA NEVADA ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL • Saturday-Sunday, July 4-5
43rd annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival featuring arts and crafts of all media, Independence Day parade. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bristol Ranch House Cafe, Highway 4, Arnold. Free.
MOTHER LODE FAIR • July 10-12
Motorized sports, live entertainment, midway with carnival games and rides. Family and kid activity area. 63rd Juried Art Show and Exhibit presented by The Mother Lode Art Association. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. 209-532-7428.
STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR • July 10-19
With livestock and animal exhibits, carnival midway games and rides, live entertainment, food concessions, grandstand motor events, home and garden exhibits and interactive activities and rides for children. 5 p.m.-midnight Monday-Friday; noon-midnight Saturday-Sunday. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5-$12 admission; $23-$30 unlimited ride wristband. 209-668-1333.
BLUES AND BONES BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL • July 24-25
Fifth annual family festival featuring blues music, barbecue and barbecue contest. 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. 209-736-2561. $10-$30.
FOOD & FUN
SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN • Ongoing
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 required. 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 required. 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 Fridays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.
KNIGHTS FERRY BREAKFAST • Ongoing
8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.
TURLOCK SONS IN RETIREMENT LUNCH • Ongoing
Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. 209-632-0011. www.sirinc.org.
OPEN AIR MARKET • Ongoing
Noon-5 p.m. first Saturdays. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. 209-845-8113.
ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST • Ongoing
7-11 a.m. second Sundays. Oddfellows Hall-La Grange, Main Street. $6.
SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB • Ongoing
9 a.m. Sundays. 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 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.
ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET • Through September
5 p.m.-dusk Fridays. Utica Park, Angels Camp. Free. 209-736-1333
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. Saturdays. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. 209-225-8177.
PROMENADE FARMERS MARKET • Through Dec. 30
Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays. The Promenade, Yosemite Avenue 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. Tuesdays. Whitmore Park, Third Street, Ceres. Free. 209-537-2601.
MURPHYS HOMECOMING • July 18
Murphys Community Club traditional Murphys Homecoming featuring community band concert, Old-Timers Luncheon, duck races. Hot dog plates, ice cream, wine and other beverages available. 11:30 a.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street, Murphys. Free. 209-728-8183.
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 Fridays. 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 Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.
AIRPLANE EXHIBIT • Ongoing
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $8 youths 6-17; free age 5 and younger. 209-723-2178.
REO SPEECH TRAIN, TOASTMASTERS • Ongoing
6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.
SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK • Ongoing
Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave. 209-712-8997.
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., Modesto. Donation. 209-988-5655. www.centenarychurch.net.
TOASTMASTERS • Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth 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, Modesto. 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., Modesto. 209-883-2685.
BUNKO NITE • Ongoing
Oakdale Grange No. 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 GROUP MEETING • Ongoing
Call for location. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. 209-734-8097.
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.
SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK • Ongoing
Modesto Successful Thinkers Network meets each Tuesday. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Suite 145, Modesto. 209-712-8997.
FIBER ARTS GROUP • July 11
Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group monthly meeting. Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, anything related to the fiber arts. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-533-0593.
PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR • July 11
The Supra Boat Pro Wakeboard Tour with professional divisions, pro wakesurfing and skim. 10 a.m. Mossdale Quarry Lakes, 700 W. Mossdale Road, Lathrop. www.supraboatspwt.com.
MUSEUM TOURS • July 11-25
Angels Camp Museum is offering docent-led summertime tours featuring viewing of the large collection or wagons and carriages, two steam traction engines and exhibits highlighting mining. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $2.50-$5 museum admission. 209-736-2963.
DANCE CLUBS
TANGO DANCE CLUB • Ongoing
Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. 209-522-1571.
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 Fridays of month for dance. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Fridays. 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-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road. 209-535-0479. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.
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. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628.
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., Modesto. $46 members, $56 nonmembers. 209-529-0965.
TALENT
“MOLLY BLOOM LATELY” AUDITIONS • Tuesday, July 7
Auditions for musical touring production for students K-fifth grades. Actors should bring a song of their choosing; piano accompaniment provided. Actors will be asked to do a reading. More information, email jjohnson@galloarts.org. 4 p.m. Prospect Theatre, 1214 K St., Modesto.
“MACBETH” AUDITIONS • Wednesday, 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 30, 2015 at 4:19 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."