Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“MARY POPPINS” ▪ Through Sunday, July 26
Youth Entertainment Stage Company presentation of the classic Walt Disney film. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $12-$45.
ALEX RAMON ▪ Sunday, July 26
Family-friendly magic and illusion show. 3 p.m. $30.
KENNY ROGERS ▪ Thursday, July 30
Recording artist and vocalist. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.
GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS ▪ Aug. 8
Comedy experience featuring a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects. 5 and 8 p.m. $79-$129.
“GUYS AND DOLLS” ▪ Aug. 8-16
Broadway production of the 1955 musical film presented by the Modesto Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $19-$34.
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
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.
NEVER2LATE ▪ Friday, 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 Avenue, Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
D HENRY FENTON ▪ Friday, July 24
Indie-pop/Americana songwriter. Part of the Live in the Cellar concert series. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. concert. Greens Restaurant, 953 Tenth St., Modesto. $15 general, $20 reserved. 209-543-5306.
VÄSEN ▪ Saturday, July 25
Swedish acoustic power trio with special guest Darol Anger. Part of the Twisted Folk 2015 summer concert series. Concert 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 HOT DARK ▪ Saturday, July 25
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.
HOME GROWN ▪ Saturday, July 25
Annual Concert in the Pines. 6-8 p.m. Rotary Stage, Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. Free 209-586-4482.
FUSEBOX ▪ Saturday, July 25
Tribute to AC/DC. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $17 general; $20 reserved, students half price. 209-862-4490.
BOSTON ▪ Saturday, July 25
Classic rock group with guest artists REO Speedwagon. Part of the Ironstone 2015 concert series. 7:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. 800-745-3000.
ALEX KASH ▪ Sunday, July 26
Stories concert featuring Alex Kash and Grateful (The Band). Love and Light 2015 Series. 1 p.m. The Garden Cafe, Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.
LIL REV UKULELE ▪ Tuesday, July 28
Renowned ukulele artist presents an evening of lessons, learning, performance and snacks hosted by Funstrummers Ukulele. Beginners or advanced welcome. 6 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. $25 workshop. 209-505-3216.
JIM ANDERSON & THE REBELS ▪ Wednesday, July 29
Authentic tribute to the music of Elvis Presley. 6 p.m. Westside Memorial Park, 18376 Bay St., Tuolumne City. 209-629-0986. Free.
THE KOOL SHIFTERS ▪ Wednesday, July 29
Classic rock music. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Rail Road Flat Elementary School, 298 Rail Road Flat Road, Mokelumne Hill. Free. 209-754-1774.
THE CALIFORNIA 99ERS ▪ July 31
Concert featuring a mix of jazz standards and traditional country. 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 Avenue, Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
HAWK NELSON ▪ July 31
Canadian Christian rock band with opening act Biff Gore. 5 p.m. gates; 7 p.m. concert. River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale. $10 advance; $15 gate. 209-847-9428.
CHAINS REQUIRED ▪ July 31
Ten-piece rhythm-and-blues band. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general, $23 reserved, students half price. 209-862-4490.
SUMMER BIG BAND CONCERT ▪ July 31
Columbia big band concert featuring Krista White on piano and Tyler Combs on vibes. 7 p.m. College Dogwood Theater, 1600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $10.
JOSH PFIEFFER ▪ Aug. 1
Vocalist who draws comparisons to current artists Michael Buble and Matt Goss. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $25 general; $28 reserved. 209-862-4490.
STEVE MILLER BAND ▪ Aug. 1
American rock band performs with Buddy Guy. Part of the Ironstone 2015 concert series. 7:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. 800-745-3000.
THE HOT DARK ▪ Aug. 5
New wave music. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Turner Park, 287 Treat Ave., San Andreas. Free. 209-754-1774.
PLAN B ▪ Aug. 7
Rock hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s performed by Ken Rojas on guitar, Vince Rojas on bass and Jim Bailey on drums. Part of the First Friday in the Park music series. 5:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. Free. 209-728-8183.
HIGHWAY 99 PARTY BAND ▪ Aug. 7
Concert featuring a mix of classic R&B, blues and tock with a three-piece horn section. Part of the Oakdale Concert in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, A Street and Second Avenue, Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
JOHN COVERT AND THE CRYSTAL IMAGE BAND ▪ Aug. 8
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.
DANIEL CASTRO ▪ Aug. 8
Blues artist, guitarist and singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $17 general; $20 reserved. 209-862-4490.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “UNEXPECTED” ▪ Friday-Thursday, July 24-30
Comedy about an inner-city high school teacher who discovers she is pregnant at the same time one of her most promising students discovers she’s pregnant. As a result, the two develop an unlikely friendship.
FILM: “TESTAMENT OF YOUTH” ▪ July 24-31
Powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the best-selling First World War memoir by Vera Britain.
FILM: “WAIT TILL IT’S FREE” ▪ Thursday, July 30
Entertaining and provocative look at the current health care crisis. Hosted by Institute for Principle Studies. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $10.
FILM: “IRRATIONAL MAN” ▪ Aug. 7-14
A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Written and directed by Woody Allen.
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.
“WAY OUT WEST IN A DRESS” ▪ Friday-Saturday, July 24-25
Cross dressing in the Old West? A city slicker expects to inherit a saloon in this musical Western, but it’s a beauty salon instead. Call for times. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $8 general; $4 12 and younger. 209-848-1216.
“STRANGERS & LOVERS” ▪ Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26
Four one-act plays; “Elegy for a Lady,” “The Yalta Game,” “Mrs. Dally has a Lover” and “Some Kind of Love Story.” 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Prospect Theater, 1214 K St., Modesto. $20. 209-549-9341.
“CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG” ▪ July 31-Aug. 2
1968 British musical stage production presented by Calaveras Sings Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids featuring 55 students, ages 5-18. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Bret Harte High School Performing Arts Center, 323 Main St., Angels Camp. $7-$12. 209-753-8631.
“BLUES IN THE NIGHT” ▪ Through 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. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. 209-536-1778.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN ▪ 209-667-3958
Through Aug. 12, “Selected” works of students accepted into master’s and education programs; Aug. 24-Oct. 3, Darrin Martin exhibit, artist reception 5:30 p.m. Sept.10; Sept. 10, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-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.
CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY ▪ 209-754-1774
Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 22 N. Main St., San Andreas. www.calaverasarts.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through Aug. 14, Summer Splash member show featuring two- and three-dimensional art; Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk; Youth Art Camps for ages 3-14, through Aug. 7. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.
CHARTREUSE MUSE GALLERY AND ART SCHOOL ▪ 209-522-0935
Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 918 10th St., Modesto. www.thechartreusemuse.com.
COLOSSAL TATTO ▪ 209-688-8085
Sept. 10, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.
COMMUNITY ART GALLERY ▪ 209-634-8911
Sept. 10, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.
CROW TRADING CO. ▪ 209-579-2173
Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St. www.crowtrading.com.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-9303
Aug. 20, 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; Sept. 10, 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.
GALLERY 909 ▪ 209-667-3959
Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, reception and artist talks, 5:30 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.
GEORGE POST COMMUNITY GALLERY ▪ 209-532-2787
Through September, Sarah Anne Graham: “Paper, Print and Painting.” Gallery hours: 1-4:30 p.m. 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: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 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: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.
PEER RECOVERY ARTS PROJECT ▪ 209-581-1695
Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.
PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA ▪
Aug. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.
REMEMBER WHEN ▪ 209-544-1385
Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
SONORA JOE’S ▪ 209-533-4455
Aug. 8, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.
THE GALLERY FINESSE ▪ 209-534-7046
Sept. 10, 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 is celebrating its 30th year with an exhibit of 49 paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by 47 artists. 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. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-634-8843 or 209-480-0387.
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 center’s first children’s art exhibition featuring works from children in grades K-8. Entry forms for submissions available at www.carnegieartsturlco.org.
ORGANIC DESIGNS ENTRIES ▪ Through Sept. 6
Artists invited to submit artwork reflecting an inspiration from any organic, natural or botanical sources. Organic Designs exhibition to coincide with Dhawan Collection exhibit. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
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
Friday, July 24, Russell Peters; Saturday, 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
Thursday, 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 24, Random Strangers, Decades; Saturday, July 25, Mic Gillette; Sunday, July 26, Ryan & Cece; July 31, California Groove, Superbad Dance Party. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.
CACHE CREEK ▪ 800-772-2243
Saturday, July 25, Adam Carolla; Sunday, July 26, Teres Carpio & Chang Kui; Aug. 1 The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.
BLACK OAK CASINO ▪ 877-747-8777
Friday, July 24, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers, tribute to ZZ Top; Saturday, July 25, Caravanserai, tribute to Santana; Thursday, July 30, New Christy Minstrels; July 31, Kaye Bohler. 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne.
COMEDY
RON WHITE ▪ Aug. 22
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White presents stand-up show. 7:30 p.m. Bob Hope Theatre, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton. $46.25-$56.25 800-745-3000.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
BLUES AND BONES BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL ▪ Friday-Saturday, 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. $10-$30. 209-736-2561.
TWAIN HARTE SUMMER ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL ▪ Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26
Festival marketplace with art and craft vendors, live music and custom hot rod car show. Wines in the Pines featuring local wines, $25, tent open noon to 3 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Twain Harte. Free; separate admission fee for wine tasting. 209-533-4420.
CAJUN FETE ▪ Aug. 1
Calaveras Arts Council presents Cajun Fete with dinner, zydeco music, dancing, Cajun beads, silent auction and more. Advance ticket sales only. 5 p.m. Pioneer Hotel at Sheep Ranch, Sheep Ranch Road. $65 members; $75 nonmembers. 209-754-1774.
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 Saturdays. 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 Sunday of the month. 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 Saturday of month. 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
50-plus club for those with upbeat attitude and good sense of humor. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 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 September
4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 1040 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Free. 209-417-7769.
ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through September
5 p.m.-dusk Fridays. Utica Park, Angels Camp. Free. 209-736-1333
HUGHSON FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through September
4-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Charles Street, downtown Hughson. 209-883-4054.
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. Main Street and Broadway, downtown Turlock. 209-225-8177.
PROMENADE FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Dec. 30
Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. The Promenade, Yosemite Avenue and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. 209-389-4175.
CATFISH DINNER ▪ Aug. 1
Sponsored by the La Grange Odd Fellows of Lafayette Historical Lodge No. 65. Menu features deep-fried catfish, cornbread, coleslaw, corn on the cob and beverage. Take-out available. 4-7 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, Main Street, La Grange. $12 general; $6 children 12 and younger.
FARM TO TABLE DINNER ▪ Aug. 5
Showcase of Stanislaus County agricultural bounty at Farm-to-Table dinner. Sponsored by the National Ag Science Center in partnership with Stanislaus Farm Supply. Multicourse meal prepared by Greens Table. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Stanislaus Farm Supply, Research Farm, 624 E. Service Road, Modesto. $70. 209-521-2902.
MYACT DINNER FUNDRAISER ▪ Aug. 8
Mountain Youth and Community Theatre of Sonora fundraiser benefit. Dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions. Theater presentation. Call for location and tickets. 5 p.m. 209-533-8633.
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 and up. Each month club members 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 ▪ Through Friday, July 24
Summer drama camp for grades 1-6, includes a musical revue 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, Modesto. 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
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 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. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 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. Various locations. 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., Merced. Free.
YOUTH SAFETY FAIR ▪ Saturday, July 25
Youth safety fair featuring carnival games, public safety displays, bicycle helmet raffle, fingerprint ID kits and drug awareness materials. Sponsored by Antlers Lodge No. 1282. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. 209-522-1447.
MUSEUM TOURS ▪ Saturday, July 25
Angels Camp Museum offers docent-led tours featuring the large collection of wagons and carriages, two steam traction engines and exhibits highlighting mining. 1-2 p.m. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $2.50-$5 museum admission. 209-736-2963.
MURDER MYSTERY MORNINGS ▪ Saturday, July 25-Aug. 29
Participants join staff and costumed volunteers in a live re-enactment and solve a real historical case. Reservations recommended; space limited to 50 people. Recommended for ages 12 and older. 10 a.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. $5 adults; $1 children. 209-588-9128.
LIVE SOUND WORKSHOP ▪ Monday, July 27-Aug. 1
Weeklong live sound workshop led by Karrie Keyes, Pearl Jam monitor engineer. All attendees will run an actual show on Aug. 1 at Respect on the River. Recommended for ages 12 and up. 9 a.m.-noon, session 1; and 1-3 p.m. session 2 daily. Rock n’ Roll Warehouse, 501 Bitritto Way, Modesto. $125. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-sound-workshop-with-soundgirlsorg-tickets-16836689993.
CIVICS SUMMIT ▪ July 31-Aug. 1
Institute for Principle Studies’ annual Civics Summit featuring gathering of experts discussing range of topics affecting the community. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $10-$20. 209-575-2005.
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 nonmembers. 209-814-6701. www.modestoballroomclub.org.
ROUND ROBINS ▪ Ongoing
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $4. 209-526-4452.
TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS ▪ Ongoing
Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. 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
Workshop 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, Oakdale. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.
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.
TALENT
COMMUNITY BAND ▪ Ongoing
A college-community concert band looking for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion players to join. 7 p.m. Mondays. California State University, Stanislaus, music building, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-667-3740.
This story was originally published July 21, 2015 at 3:52 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."