Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GABRIEL “FLUFFY” INGLESIAS ▪ 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.
LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA ▪ Aug. 14
Norteño band. 8 p.m. $49-$99.
GLORIA TREVI ▪ Aug. 23
Supreme diva of Mexican pop presents her El Amor World Tour. 6 p.m. $39-$99.
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.
THE CALIFORNIA 99ERS ▪ Friday, 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.
HIGHWAY 99 BAND ▪ Friday, July 31
Part of the Music in the Plaza series. 7-9 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-529-9303.
HAWK NELSON ▪ Friday, 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 ▪ Friday, 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 ▪ Friday, 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 Dr., Sonora. $10.
FRANCESCA BAVARO ▪ Aug. 1
Live music performed by Francesca Bavaro, 2011 Valley’s Got Talent winner. Part of the Vintage Faire Summer Concert Series. 4-7 p.m. Vintage Faire Mall, Center Court, 3401 Dale Road. Free. 209-527-3401.
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 Avenue, 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. Murphy’s Community Park, S. Algiers St., Murphys. Free. 209-728-8183.
HIGHWAY 99 PARTY BAND ▪ Aug. 7
Concert featuring a mix of classic R&B, Blues and Rock with a 3-piece horn section. Part of the Oakdale Concert in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, A Street and 2nd Ave., Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
THE CARTEL BAND ▪ Aug. 7
Part of the Music in the Plaza series. 7-9 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza, 1010 10th St. Free. 209-529-9303.
HIGH VOLTAGE BAND & LILIANA PEAU ▪ Aug. 8
Part of the Vintage Faire Summer Concert Series. 4-7 p.m. Vintage Faire Mall, Center Court, 3401 Dale Road. Free. 209-527-3401.
JOHN COVERT, 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.
MODSTOCK ▪ Aug. 9
VMI Rocks and Roberts Auto Sales present the fifth annual music festival with more than 30 bands, art, crafts, food and drink. 10 a.m. Graceada Park. Free.
BILL WELLES ▪ Aug. 12
Folk Americana music. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Valley Springs Ball Field, W. Daphne St., Valley Springs. Free. 209-754-1774.
THE BAND PERRY ▪ Aug. 13
Country sibling trio with additional performers Scotty McCreery and Casey James. of the Ironstone 2015 Concert Series. 7 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. (800) 745-3000.
OAKDALE COMMUNITY BAND ▪ Aug. 14
Local Oakdale Community Band plays variety of instrumental music. Part of the Oakdale Concert in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, A Street and 2nd Ave., Oakdale. Free. 209-847-2244.
FREESTYLE EXPLOSION CONCERT ▪ Aug. 14
Freestyle music legends of the 1980s including Expose, Debbie Deb, Johnny O and more. 8 p.m. Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St. $31-$52. 209-373-1558.
NATHAN IGNACIO: THE ONE-MAN BAND ▪ Aug. 15
Live music. Part of the Vintage Faire Summer Concert Series. 4-7 p.m. Vintage Faire Mall, Center Court, 3401 Dale Road. Free. 209-527-3401.
RUDY COLOMBINI & THE UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES ▪ Aug. 15
Rolling Stones tribute band. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $22 general; $25 reserved. 209-862-4490.
SNAP JACKSON AND THE KNOCK ON WOOD PLAYERS ▪ Aug. 19
Americana, bluegrass, soul and old time music presentation. Part of the Calaveras County Arts Council Music in the Park summer concert series. 6:30-8 p.m. Murphys Community Park, S Algiers St., Murphys. Free. 209-754-1774.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “DO I SOUND GAY ▪ July 31-Aug. 6
Documentary featuring journalist and filmmaker David Thorpe on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about "sounding gay."
FILM: “INFINITELY POLAR BEAR” ▪ July 31-Aug. 7
Funny and heartbreaking portrait of the many unexpected ways in which parents and children save each other.
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.
FILM: “GLEN CAMPBELL: I’LL BE ME” ▪ Aug. 8
Film screening presented by Steve and Tracy Barbieri along with the Alzheimer's Association. 6 p.m. doors and reception; 7 p.m. screening. $10.
FILM: “MR. HOLMES” ▪ Aug. 14-20
Sherlock Holmes grapples with the diminishing powers of his mind which leads him to rely on a boy.
FILM: “CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG” ▪ Aug. 15
Down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.
FILM: “JAWS” ▪ Aug. 15
The seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark restored and converted to digital. 2 p.m. doors; 3 p.m. film. $5.
FILM: “THE MUSIC MAN” ▪ Aug. 16
A con man arrives in a small Midwestern town under the guise of a professional band leader to swindle money from the town’s people. A Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m.
FILM:“DIGGING FOR FIRE” ▪ Aug. 18
Joe Swanberg’s murder mystery that follows the discovery of a bone and a gun which sends a husband and wife on separate adventures. Part of the N.Y. Film Critics Series. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. film. $12.
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. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. 209-532-3120.
“CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG” ▪ Through 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. 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
Through Aug. 12, “Selected” works of students accepted into Masters and Education programs. Aug. 24-Oct. 3, Darrin Martin exhibit, artist reception, Sept.10, 5:30 p.m.; 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.
DELICATO VINEYARDS ▪ 209-824-3401
12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca.
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. 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 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 4th 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.
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. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 forty-seven artists. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Dr, 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.
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.
SUMMER SPLASH ▪ Aug. 14
Summer island themed crafts and education regarding Polynesian culture, featuring Merced’s South Pacific Dance Company. Part of the Family Friday series. 7-8:30 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 31, Huey Lewis & The News; Eddie Money. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com
JACKSON RANCHERIA ▪ (800) 822-9466
Sept. 12, Cheech and Chong; Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com
RED HAWK CASINO ▪ (888) 573-3495
July 31, California Groove, Superbad Dance Party. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com
CACHE CREEK ▪ (800) 772-2243
Aug. 1 The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com
BLACK OAK CASINO ▪ (877) 747-8777
July 31, Kaye Bohler; Aug 1, Cover Me Badd; Aug. 6, Little Fuller; Aug. 7, Undercover Girls; Aug. 8, Clean Slate; Aug. 13, Terry Parrett, Comedic Hypnotist; Aug. 14, Delta Wires; Aug. 15, Journey Revisited; Aug. 20, Asleep at the Wheel; Aug. 21-22, Busta Groove; Aug. 27, Comedian Mark Yaffee; Aug. 28, Cheeseballs. 19400 Tuolumne Road North.
COMEDY
RON WHITE ▪ Aug. 22
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White presents stand-up show, Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. Bob Hope Theatre, 248 W. Fremont St. Stockton. $46.25-$56.25 (800) 745-3000.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
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, seating is limited. 5 p.m. Pioneer Hotel at Sheep Ranch, Sheep Ranch Road. $65 members; $75 non-members. 209-754-1774.
SALIDA FESTIVAL▪ Aug. 22
15th annual Town and Country Festival featuring parade, arts & craft vendors, food, car show and kids activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Salida. Free. 209-545-0601 or 209-541-8395.
XFEST ▪ Aug. 22
Downtown musical festival featuring 60 bands and 12 stages. 21 and over event. 5 p.m. Downtown Modesto. $20-$30 advance; $30-$40 gate.
FOOD & FUN
SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN ▪ Ongoing
Sunset Dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Call or check website for details. 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 Friday. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.
KNIGHTS FERRY BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
First Sunday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.
TURLOCK SONS IN RETIREMENT LUNCH ▪ Ongoing
Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesday. Denair Community Center , 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. 209-632-0011. www.sirinc.org
OPEN AIR MARKET ▪ Ongoing
First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. 209-845-8113.
ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
7-11 a.m. Second Sunday. Oddfellows Hall- La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.
SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB ▪ Ongoing
50-plus club for those with upbeat attitude and good sense of humor. Sundays. 8:30-9 a.m.. 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 Street 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. Free. 209-417-7769.
ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET ▪ To October
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 of each month. Downtown Hughson, Charles Street. 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. Saturday. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. 209-225-8177.
PROMENADE FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Dec. 30
Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. The Promenade, Yosemite Ave. and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. 209-389-4175.
CATFISH DINNER ▪ Aug. 1
Sponsored by the La Grange Odd Fellows of Lafayette Historical Lodge #65. Menu features deep-fried catfish, cornbread, coleslaw salad, 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 under.
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. Multi-course meal prepared by Greens Table. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Stanislaus Farm Supply, Research Farm, 624 E Service Road. $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.
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS RIB COOK OFF AND CAR SHOW ▪ Aug. 8
Rib judging, rib dinner, dancing to “The Johnny Pistola Band.” 5 p.m. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave. $22. 209-578-5801.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER ▪ Aug. 14
Hughson Historical Society annual dinner. 6 p.m. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 7820 Fox Road, Hughson. $30. 209-883-2483.
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 Friday Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-533-5507.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SUMMER DRAMA CAMP ▪ Through July 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 Saturday. 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 youth 6-17; free age 5 and under. 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. Donation. 209-988-5655.
www.centenarychurch.net
TOASTMASTERS ▪ Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. 2nd, 3rd and 4th 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. 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. 209-883-2685.
BUNKO NITE ▪ Ongoing
Oakdale Grange #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 Saturday 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. Free.
MURDER MYSTERY MORNINGS ▪ Through Aug. 29
Murder Mystery mornings at Columbia State Historic Park. Participants join staff and costumed volunteers in a live reenactment and solve a real historical case. Reservations recommended, space limited to 50 people. Recommended for ages 12 and over. 10 a.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. $5 adults; $1 children. 209-588-9128.
LIVE SOUND WORKSHOP ▪ Through Aug. 1
Week long live sound workshop lead 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 two daily. Rock n’ Roll Warehouse, 501 Bitritto Way. $125. 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 effecting the community. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $10-$20. 209-575-2005.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ▪ Aug. 4
City of Modesto Police Department, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s Maddux Youth Center and Target present annual National Night Out. Musical entertainment, cultural dance groups, community resource information booths, kids activities, barbecue. 4-7 p.m. Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Dr. Free. 209-341-2951.
LAID BACK GOLF TOURNAMENT ▪ Aug. 7
SOS Club hosted Laid Back Golf Tournament. 11:30 a.m. tee off. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave. $99. 209-578-5801.
FIBER ARTS GROUP ▪ Aug. 8
Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group monthly meeting. Spinning, weaving, knitting or crocheting, anything to do with fiber arts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greeley Road, Sonora. Free. 209-533-0593.
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 28, 2015 at 10:29 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."