Nothing to do? We’ve got the answer with plenty of Modesto region entertainment, events
ART
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through April 30, “Festa: A Celebration of Portuguese Faith & Culture.” Through May 28, “Pervasive Innovation: Ceramic Sculpture in Northern California.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through April 30, “Art Quilts 2.” 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
April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. Mistlin Gallery, Chartreuse Muse, Preservation Coffee, Dragonfly Art for Life, State Theatre. 5-8 p.m. http://modestoartwalk.com.
GREAT VALLEY MUSEUM ▪ 209-575-6196
Through April 23, sculptures by Sayaka Ganz. MJC West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. $4-$5. www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
Through May, “The pastel art of Janet Hardie.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Through May, “Whimsical Art.” Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
SPRING WINE WEEKEND ▪ April 23-24
Explore Calaveras Wine Country and sample wine at 27 tasting rooms. Live music and other events. Advance tickets required, $40-$60, and include a commemorative wineglass. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. www.calaveraswines.org/events.
FOOD & FUN
MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Dec. 17
A variety of vendors. Earth Day activity April 23, 9-11 a.m., when children can plant tomatoes in pots, then take them home. Market hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. (Thursday markets end Nov. 17.) 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.
AMERICAN GI FORUM SCHOLARSHIP DINNER-DANCE ▪ April 23
Fundraiser for Modesto GI Forum. 4:30-10 p.m. Stanislaus Veteran Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $50. 209-765-7356.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
DAVID FOSTER ▪ April 15
Hit making songwriter. 7:30 p.m. $79-$99.
SATINDER SARTAAJ ▪ April 21
Punjabi music. 7:45 p.m. $30-$80.
LA FILLE MAL GARDEE ▪ April 22-23
The Juline Foundation for Children presents a comical story ballet performed by Juline Regional Youth Ballet. 7 p.m. April 22, 1 p.m. April 23. $20-$25.
I AM THEY ▪ April 24
Pop-acoustic worship band. 5 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
April 24, Grover Anderson & the Lampoliers; May 22, San Francisco Yiddish Combo. Concerts 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35, with season subscriptions available at various prices. www.cbsmodesto.org.
FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERTS ▪ Through Dec. 2
Full bar, food, information booths and vendors. May 6, Pure Bandido; June 3, Dr Tequila and the Mission Mob; July 1, Alameda Allstars; Aug. 5, Keith Burrows Band; Sept. 2, Chasing Anthems; Oct. 7, Dive Bar Poets; Nov. 4, Leilani and the Destractions; Dec. 2, Famous Hits Band. 6:30 p.m. Copperopolis Armory, 695 Main St. $10-$15. www.creativecopperopolis.com.
ODDS & ENDS
FAMILY FRIDAY: PLAY WITH CLAY ▪ April 15
Try basic clay techniques, create air-dry pieces to take home and see a potter’s wheel in action. 7 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
MAPS PROGRAM ▪ April 22
Modesto Area Partners in Science presents Marina Elliott who will talk on the excavations of Homo naledi in the Rising Star Cave. The event is being via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. See www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/maps.php.
STANISLAUS ARTIST OPEN STUDIO TOUR ▪ April 23-24
More than 40 artists in Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale participating in studio tours, demonstrations with art to view and for sale. Tour maps at Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto and Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Self-guided tours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.stanislausaos.com.
MODESTO GARDEN CLUB SPRING TOUR ▪ April 23
There will be five homes and gardens open for touring in Modesto, as well as the club’s demonstration garden. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $25. For locations and tickets, see www.modestogardenclub.org.
EARTH DAY DRIVE-THRU RECYCLING ▪ April 23
Put on by the City of Modesto, there will be paper shredding, acceptance of CRV bottles, cans, plastic and scrap metal, e-waste. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., conservation booths 9 a.m.-1 p.m. O’Brien’s Market, Roseburg Square, Modesto. $10. www.obriensmarket.com.
SATURDAY STUDIO ▪ April 23
Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to get creative. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
“THE INCREDIBLES” ▪ April 23
Screening of animated film. 2 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Golden Gaslight Conservatory, 3908 N Gratton Road, Denair. $5. 209-664-9514.
STRIKE OUT SUICIDE BOWL ▪ April 23
Benefit for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Central Valley Chapter. Lunch noon, bowling 1 p.m. McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. To sign up call 209-571-2695.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “BREAKING POINT: THE WAR FOR DEMOCRACY IN UKRAINE” ▪ Through April 17
Documentary explains Russian war against Ukraine in 2014. All proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to Spirit of America for humanitarian assistance inside Ukraine. $9-$11.
FILM: “EASTER IN ART” ▪ April 15-18
Explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the time of the early Christians to the present day. $9-$11.
EASTER IN ART PAINT-ALONG ▪ April 15
Artists from Dragonfly Art For Life will be in the lobby to help patrons create Easter art before screening of film “Easter in Art.” Includes a canvas, paint, brushes and instruction. 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $35.
ROBERT CRAY ▪ April 16
Grammy winning American roots, blues, soul, and R&B performer. 8 p.m. $38-$48.
FILM: “MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL” ▪ April 17
Modesto Film Society presents comedy classic. 2 p.m. $9.
FILM: “FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH” ▪ April 20
Classic film. 7 p.m. $11.
THE EDWARDS TWINS ▪ April 23
Duo uses make-up to look and sound like musical superstars of today and yesterday. 7 p.m. $25-$45.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” ▪ April 16-May 15
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents story of six southern women who take care of each other through good times and bad. Noon Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$44. www.sierrarep.org.
“SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY” ▪ April 22-30
Comedy about four Southern women all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines. 7 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$20. www.westsidetheatre.org.
TALENT
ENTRIES SOUGHT ▪ Through May 28
Carnegie Arts Center accepting art submissions for its Carnegie Art Showcase, an all-media juried show. www.carnegieartsturlock.org/call-for-entries.