Where to be, what to do across the Modesto region

Through May 28, “Pervasive Innovation: Ceramic Sculpture in Northern California.” Through July 23, “Farms & Fields” with reception 5-7 p.m. May 6. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Through June 4, “Trash to Treasures: Found Object Art, Upcycled, Repurposed, Recycled Art.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.

Through May, “The pastel art of Janet Hardie.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.

Through May, “Whimsical Art.” Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.

Columbia State Historic Park annual living history event with 150 costumed volunteers. Visitors experience an 1850s mining camp re-created with period clothing, food and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $10, $2 ages 12 and under. www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia.

Annual jumping frog competition and county fair with food, exhibits, entertainment, rodeo, destruction derby, livestock, arena events, vendor booths. Festival hours 8 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $10-$20. www.frogtown.org.

Enjoy all things chocolate at this annual festival with arts and crafts, Chocolate Avenue, food, vendors and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wood Park, Highways 120 and 108, Oakdale. Tickets $5-$6; free ages 12 and under. www.oakdalechamber.com.

Porch parties will be set up throughout the La Loma, College and downtown neighborhoods with homeowners hosting local bands on porch, patio and driveway stages. Noon-5 p.m. Free. www.modestoporchfest.com.

Stroll through the Mother Lode community of Arnold for antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items, food, vintage jewelry and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Bristol’s Ranch House Café parking lot, 961 Highway 4, Arnold. www.brotherspromotions.com.

A variety of vendors. 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.

Omelets and breakfast burritos, country fried potatoes, french toast, homemade biscuits and gravy and link sausage. Coffee and orange juice. 7-11 a.m. Veterans Service Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. $6-$12, free ages 6 and under.

Modesto Junior College Athletics Department and MJC Foundation event with regional beer and wine tasting, food sampling, sports memorabilia, more. 6-9 p.m. MJC Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. Pre-sale tickets $30 at www.mjc.edu/athletics.

Central West Ballet present comedic production. 7:30 p.m. May 20, 2 p.m. May 21. $30-$39.

Dancing dogs, dog tricks, big stunts, athletic feats and comedy antics. 5 p.m. $19-$38.

Full bar, food, information booths and vendors. 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.

Join River Lights Chorus to learn “Sway”, made famous by Dean Martin and Michael Buble. The six-week guest program will be 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. riverlightschorus@gmail.com.

San Francisco Yiddish Combo. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35. www.cbsmodesto.org.

Locals Concert. 3 p.m. Hurst Ranch, Church of The 49ers in Columbia. $15. sonorabach.org.

Country singer with Chase Matthew. 7:30 p.m. Fruit Yard Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. $40-$75. www.thefruityardevents.com.

Grace Lieberman Cabaret Series featuring Celtic music. Fundraiser for Central California Arts Association. 7:30 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto. $50. ccaagallery.org.

Carnegie Arts Center celebrates International Drum Month with members of Ballico Taiko, who will demonstrate the Japanese tradition of taiko and teach drumming basics. 7 p.m. Free. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. carnegieartsturlock.org.

The Modesto Bonsai Club returns with its annual show with demonstrations, exhibits and sales of plants, pots and tools. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21. Stanislaus Ag Center, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto. Free.

The cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France.

Dress up as your favorite character and take a picture in front of the castle. 5 p.m. $9.

Documentary follows Michael Estrada, a Modesto resident, and his effort to get his mother help for an untreated mental illness. Reception and light snacks 5:30 p.m., film 6:30 p.m. followed by panel discussion. $5.

Artists from Dragonfly Art For Life will walk participants through impressionist painting. 5 p.m. $35.

Follows life of artist Camille Pissarro.

Prospect Theater Project stages the play about an ambitious executive and the moral compromises she makes as she climbs the corporate ladder. 7:30 p.m. May 13-14 and May 19-21; 2 p.m. May 15 and May 22. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $25. prospecttheaterproject.org.

Carnegie Arts Center accepting art submissions for its Carnegie Art Showcase, an all-media juried show. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Carnegie Arts Center accepting art submissions for its youth exhibit “Ready, Set Show” for ages 5-18. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

This story was originally published May 18, 2022 at 11:58 AM with the headline "Where to be, what to do across the Modesto region."