Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
VALLEY’S GOT TALENT• Aug. 29-30
Fifth annual talent show competition featuring local singers, dancers, instrumentalists, bands and specialty acts. Friday evening’s performance is the audience voting show. Winners are announced after the Saturday finals performance. 7 p.m. $10-$25.
HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS• Sept. 5
Iconic pop-rock band. 8 p.m. $64-$104.
NEAL MCCOY• Sept. 10
Country singer. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.
PEPE AGUILAR• Sept. 11
Singer-songwriter-actor-producer who is equally at home in ranchera, mariachi and pop musical genres. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.
CHICAGO• Sept. 13
Legendary rock band with horns. 8 p.m. Sold out.
VOCALDENTE• Sept. 14
Germany’s most successful a capella export. A Modesto Community Concert Association presentation. 3 p.m. $20-$30.
NATIONAL ACROBATS OF CHINA• Sept. 18
Company of 35 performers with displays of Chinese martial arts, illusion and acrobats. 7 p.m. $15-$45.
SELAH• Sept. 19
Contemporary Christian music trio. 7:30 p.m. $15-$40.
AN EVENING WITH NATALIE COLE• Sept. 20
Singer will offer the official season-opening performance for the 2014-15 slate of shows. 8 p.m. $59-$99.
COLBIE CAILLAT• Sept. 21
7 p.m. $35-$80.
ADLER FELLOWS IN RECITAL• Sept. 25
World-class singing by the resident artists of San Francisco Opera. 7:30 p.m. $20-$50.
NORMAN FOOTE & GVAC• Sept. 25
Entertainer, songwriter who uses outrageous props and off-beat sense of humor in his performance of children’s music. 7 p.m. $12-$20.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is located at 1000 I St., Modesto. Box office (209) 338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
THE MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY• Ongoing
Sept. 21, Crescent Katz; Oct. 19, Cats ‘n’ Jammer Jazz Band; Nov. 16, Knight Sounds Big Band; Dec. 21, Midnight Rose. Noon jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.
BEFORE PERILS• Today
Cross-fusion of acoustic, gypsy, rock and classical music. Presented by the Mariposa Arts Council. 7 p.m. Mariposa County Art Park, Highway 140 between Fourth and Fifth streets, Mariposa. Free. (209) 966-3155.
HIGHWAY 99 PARTY BAND• Today
Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No glass bottles allowed in park. Part of the Oakdale’s Concerts in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, West A and Second streets, Oakdale. Free.
AMANDA HENRY• Saturday
Amanda Henry of the Herb Henry Family will perform songs from her new solo project, “The Climb.” 7 p.m. Richland Faith Assembly of God, 1201 Richland Ave., Ceres. Free with offering taken. (209) 538-3628.
GOOD MEDICINE• Saturday
Folk-a-delic music. Presented by the Mariposa Arts Council. 7 p.m. Mariposa County Art Park, Highway 140 between Fourth and Fifth streets, Mariposa. Free. (209) 966-3155.
JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET• Saturday
Combo playing gypsy jazz. Dinner available to purchase. Attendees may bring own picnic, no outside alcohol allowed. Bring low chair or blanket. 7:45 p.m. Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito. $25 advance; $30 gate; children 12 and younger $10. (209) 736-9080.
FINE LINE• Aug. 29
Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No glass bottles allowed in park. Part of the Oakdale’s Concerts in the Park series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, West A and Second streets, Oakdale. Free.
JULIE-N-FRIENDS• Aug. 31
Presented by Julie Eichelberger, featuring the Evidence Quartet of Yorba Linda, Eternal Praise of Modesto, Bridge of Grace of Merced, soloist Dave Crandall and Heartfelt. 6 p.m. Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Free. (559) 304-1102.
LABOR DAY CONCERT• Sept. 1
Calaveras Community Band under the leadership of director Mic Harper will perform music ranging from swing and jazz to show tunes and marches. Bring picnic dinner, no food or beverages will be sold. 6:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, 505 Algiers St., Murphys. Free. (209) 728-9057.
CHAINS REQUIRED• Sept. 5
Music by Chains Required and dinner food by Murphys Catering available to purchase. Part of the First Fridays in the Park neighborhood concert series. 5:30-8 p.m. Murphys Community Park, 505 Algiers St., Murphys. Free. (209) 728-8183.
BIG EARL AND THE CRYING SHAME• Sept. 6
West Coast blues band from Modesto. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. (209) 862-4490.
PICNIC AT THE POPS• Sept. 6
Super Diamond sings Neil Diamond with the Modesto Symphony. Bring picnic dinner; fireworks will follow concert. 4 p.m. grounds open; 7:30 p.m. concert. E&J Gallo Winery, 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. $37-$57 adults; $12-$19 youths ages 4-17; 3 and younger free.
BILLY RICHARD’S COASTERS• Sept. 9
Rhythm, blues and pop music. Part of the Ripon Arts League 2014-15 concert series. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School multiuse building, 304 N. Acacia Ave., Ripon. $30 membership fee. (209) 599-7876 or (209) 599-3476.
JONI MORRIS – A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE• Sept. 13
8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $25 general; $28 reserved. (209) 862-4490.
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL• Sept. 16
John Sampen, saxophone. 7:30 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock.
ALUMNI RECITAL• Sept. 19
Divesh Karamchandai, percussion. 7:30 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock.
FOREVERLAND• Sept. 19
Michael Jackson tribute band. 8 p.m. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced. $24. (209) 381-0500.
MANIA!• Sept. 20
Live Beatles experience. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general; $23 reserved. (209) 862-4490.
TRACE ADKINS• Sept. 23
Grammy-nominated country singer. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $56-$77. (209) 668-1169.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT”• Through Thursday
Woody Allen’s latest romantic comedy.
ROBBEN FORD• Today
Electric guitarist known equally for his blues, jazz and rock playing. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $24-$38.
FILM: “AIRPLANE”• Sunday
Presented by the Modesto Film Society. 2 p.m.
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH• Aug. 29
Rock and jazz guitarist. Featuring Jimmy Haslip and Virgil Donati. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $28-$38.
FILM: “AND SO IT GOES”• Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Rob Reiner’s latest film about a self-centered and eccentric Realtor who adjusts to a new life as a grandfather.
FILM: “HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS”• Sept. 17
A comedy about a psychiatrist who searches the globe to discover the secret of happiness, based on the international best-seller by Francois Lelord. Part of the New York Film Critics series. Free.
ARCHITECTURE FILM NIGHT• Sept. 19
Program featuring a selection of short films about architecture, landscape and design. Film Night is part of the 2014 Modesto Architecture Festival. 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. film. Free.
FILM: “ REDEMPTION, THE NO KILL REVOLUTION IN AMERICA”• Sept. 20
Hosted by the Humane Society of Stanislaus County. 4 p.m. doors; 5 p.m. show. $12.50.
FILM: “STATE FAIR”• Sept. 20
The Frakes family visits the Iowa State Fair. A CareMore Senior Film series presentation. 10:30 a.m.
FILM: “CRIMSON PIRATE”• Sept. 21
Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call (209) 527-4697. www.thestate.org
THEATER
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”• Through Aug. 31
Call for times. Sierra Repertory Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Sonora. $26-$32. (209) 532-3120.
“I HATE HAMLET”• Through Sept. 6
Play by Paul Rudnick, presented by Murphys Creek Theatre. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Black Bart Playhouse, 580 Algiers St., Murphys. $10-$20. (209) 728-8422.
“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”• Aug. 29-Sept. 14
Set in the little Russian village of Anatevka, “Fiddler on the Roof” centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $10-$22. (209) 725-8587.
“ALL MY SONS”• Aug. 29-Sept. 21
Arthur Miller’s work depicting the relationships between fathers and sons and the conflict between business and personal ethics. 7 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sunday. Sierra Repertory Theatre-East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$30. (209) 532-3120.
“GOOD PEOPLE”• Sept. 12-Oct. 12
American play about people who succeed and the “good people” who help them do it. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. (209) 536-1778.
“ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT”• Sept. 19-Oct. 12
Play by Jeff Daniels presented by Murphys Creek Theatre. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Black Bart Playhouse, 580 Algiers St., Murphys. (209) 728-8422.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN• (209) 667-3959
Through Oct. 24, Art Faculty on Main. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS, GALLERY• (209) 667-3186
Through Oct. 10, Max Presnell, artist reception and talk, Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY• (209) 529-3369
Through Sept. 20, two-man show featuring the prints of Dan Peterson and the ceramics of Stan Holtz; Saturday-Sept. 13, Watercolor Workshop by Dan Petersen; Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free.
CHARTREUSE MUSE GALLERY AND ART SCHOOL• (209) 522-0935
Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Through September, “Emergence.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 918 10th St., Modesto.
CROW TRADING CO.• (209) 579-2173
Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St., Modesto.
DOWNTOWN MERCED• (209) 658-0661
Oct. 18, Merced Art Hop. 5-9 p.m.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO• (209) 529-9303
Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, at various venues. 5-9 p.m.
FIRST STREET FRAME CO.• (209) 667-7332
Ongoing, paintings and photographs. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; By appointment, Sunday. 226 N. First St., Turlock.
GALLERY CALAVERAS• (209) 754-1774
Wednesday, general membership meeting, refreshments, business meeting and election of board members, 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 22 Main St., San Andreas.
MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER• (209) 388-1090
Through Sept. 19, “Range: County Artists across the Spectrum.” Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 645 W. Main St., Merced.
MERCED COUNTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM• (209) 723-2401
Through Sept. 28, “Celebrating Merced’s 125th Anniversary” exhibit. Exhibit hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 21st and N streets, Merced.
OAKDALE COWBOY MUSEUM• (209) 847-5263
Through February, “The Tales of the Yosemite Back Country, Mather Saddle and Pack Station,” operated by the Barnes family since 1929. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 355 E. F St. , Oakdale. $1.
PEER RECOVERY ARTS PROJECT• (209) 581-1695
Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto.
PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA•
Sept. 18, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.
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.
TREWIN FRAMERY• (209) 818-6004
Ongoing, Rodney Lough Jr., Tom Pickurel, Chella, Edward Mendes. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 5170 Pentecost Drive, Suite 1, Modesto.
UC MERCED ART GALLERY• (209) 228-4566
Oct. 6-18, “Gronk: An Urban Narrative,” Reception and presentation by professors Kenichi Yoshida and Ramón Garcia, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 5200 North Lake Road, Merced.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUES• (209) 523-3000
Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, #A, Modesto.
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER
CALL FOR ARTISTS• Through Sept. 10
Artists wanted for juried exhibition titled “In Your Dreams” to coincide with exhibition “Joan Miro: Fantastic Universe.” $20 fee per entry. Deadline is Sept. 10. Complete details available at www.CarnegieArtsTurlock.org.
“YOSEMITE RENAISSANCE XXIX”• Through Sept. 28
Exhibit of paintings, photographs, fiber arts, prints and sculptures interpreting the majesty of Yosemite National Park. Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Regular exhibit admission price: $5 general, $4 members, children 12 and younger free.
FRIDAY FOLK DANCING• Ongoing
Folk dancing lessons. 7 p.m. Fridays $7.
UKULELE JAMZ• Second Saturdays
Ukulele group open to all ages and skill levels. Other acoustic instruments welcome. 10:30 a.m.
EVENING OF SPANISH, FLAMENCO, FAIRE AND FUN• Sept.13
Annual gala featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, dancing and a silent and live auction. 6-11 p.m. $125-$150 per person; $2,000 table sponsorship.
“JOAN MIRO: FANTASTIC UNIVERSE”• Sept. 13-Jan. 15
Preview gala, Sept. 13 featuring dinner, entertainment, dancing, cocktails and silent and live auctions. Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Regular exhibit admission price: $5 general, $4 members, children 12 and younger free.
LIQUID STONE: UNLOCKING GAUDI’S SECRETS• Sept. 14
Part of the Sunday Arts Lecture Series. 2 p.m. Free.
NEW DANCERS FESTIVAL• Sept. 19
Presented by Village Dancers. 7:30 p.m.
AN EVENING OF LATIN JAZZ• Sept. 23
Featuring the CSU Stanislaus Jazz Collective. Part of the Carnegie Jazz Series. 7:30 p.m. $8 general; $5 CAC members; free to CSUS students.
The Carnegie Arts Center is at 300 E Main St, Turlock. Call (209) 632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CASINOS
CHICKEN RANCH• (800) 752-4646
16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. (209) 984-4806.
THUNDER VALLEY• (877) 468-8777
Saturday, Yes; Aug. 29, Charlie Wilson with Brian McKnight; Aug. 31, ’80s Rewind Music Festival 2014. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln.
CHUKCHANSI GOLD• (866) 794-6946
Aug. 30, Charlie Daniels Band. 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.
JACKSON RANCHERIA• (800) 822-9466
Aug. 28, Cheech & Chong and War. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.
RED HAWK CASINO• (888) 573-3495
Today, Big Bad Boogie Rock; Saturday, Spazmatics; Sunday, Buck Ford; Aug. 29, Jackson Michelson; Aug. 30, Nunchuck Taylor; Aug. 31, Dave Russell. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville.
CACHE CREEK• (800) 772-2243
Saturday, Stephanie Mills, Sunday, Ting Noi; Aug. 30-31, The Hitmakers. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks.
BLACK OAK CASINO• (877) 747-8777
Saturday, Roy Rogers; Aug. 28, Crazy Ivan; Aug. 29, Spazmatics; Aug. 30, Richard Bean and Sapo. 19400 Tuolumne Road N, Tuolumne.
COFFEEHOUSES
QUEEN BEAN COFFEE HOUSE• (209) 521-8000
First Wednesdays, Filmmaker Social Club; Sundays, open mike. 1126 14th St., Modesto.
COMEDY
LAST COMIC STANDING• Sept. 22
Finalists from the TV comedy series and talent competition perform their standup routines. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $29-$39. (209) 668-1169.
TERRY FATOR• Oct. 26
“America’s Got Talent” winner who entertains with singing, comedy and celebrity impressions. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $65-$125. (209) 668-1169.
THANK GOD FOR JOKES• Dec. 9
Featuring comedian Mike Birbiglia. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $29-$39. (209) 668-1169.
DANCE
SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE PERFORMANCE• Sept. 24
Performance of dance music by We Three. 2-5 p.m. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St. $8 per person. (209) 723-0839.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
GRAFFITI NIGHTS• Ongoing
Classic cars, Elvis, hula hoop contest, karaoke and root beer floats served by car hops on roller skates. Friday and Saturday nights. A&W Root Beer, 1404 G. St., Modesto.
WEDNESDAY GRAFFITI NIGHTS• Ongoing
Classic car show, activities, raffles and more. Wednesday nights. Velvet Grill & Creamery, 2204 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
SIERRA VIEW MUSIC FESTIVAL• Saturday
Sixth annual music festival featuring John Waite, the Marshall Tucker Band and April Wine. Food and drink vendors. Fundraiser for the Heidi Brunk Foundation and music scholarships. 1 p.m. gates open; 1:30 music begins. JH Ranch, 12713 Sierra View Road., Oakdale. $40 with VIP options available. (209) 247-6069.
SMOKE ON THE RIVER• Saturday
The Ceres Chamber of Commerce and Tuolumne River Lodge present the first ever Ceres BBQ Challenge and Music Festival featuring live music by Remedy, Black Rose Band and Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. $10 advance: $20 gate. (209) 537-6651.
X-FEST 2014• Saturday
Outdoor music event with several stages of live music. Age 21-and-older event. 5 p.m. Downtown Modesto. $20 advance.
GOLD AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL• Saturday-Sunday
Gold panning, live equipment demonstrations, claim jumper detecting hunt, prospecting seminars and door prizes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $5 adults; children 10 and younger free.
NEWMAN FALL FESTIVAL• Sunday-Sept. 1
Forty-fourth annual festival highlights Newman’s heritage. Kids’ games, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, Soroptimist fashion show, wine and cheese event and community parade. Pioneer Park, 1250 Tulare St., Newman. (209) 451-2815.
FILM FEST TWAIN HARTE• Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Shorts, full-length documentary and student films from all over the world. Filmmakers, actors, celebrity guests. Special events include a Friday VIP reception and Sunday awards dinner. Saturday night Spaghetti Western Feed and student workshops. Various locations (209) 586-6301.
CEDAR CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL• Aug. 30-31
Forty-second annual end-of-summer festival featuring art and crafts, gourmet foods, local beers, continuous live music and jugglers. Pancake breakfast both days. 7:30-11 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. festival. Downtown Arnold. Free. (925) 372-8961.
ADMISSION DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION• Sept. 6
Admission Day celebration featuring parade, demonstrations, town tours, barbecue lunch available to purchase, live music and cemetery tours. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Columbia Historic State Park, Main and State streets, Columbia. Free. (209) 588-9128.
LODI GRAPE FESTIVAL• Sept. 11-14
Live entertainment, wine tasting, food and craft vendors. 4-11 p.m. Thursday; noon-midnight Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m. Sunday. Lodi Grape Festival grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi. $9 adults; $5 youths 6-12; children 5 and younger free. (209) 369-2771.
ASSYRIAN FOOD FESTIVAL• Sept. 13-14
Seventeenth annual Assyrian Food Festival featuring authentic food, homemade pastries, Assyrian tea house, cultural display, folk music and dancing. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Assyrian Cultural Center, 3119 S. Central Ave., Ceres. $14 advance; $17 door. (209) 480-9293.
MODESTO ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL• Sept. 13-21
Exhibits, walking and driving tours and displays showcasing Modesto’s architecture, landscape, public art and urban design. Various locations. www.modestoarchfest.com.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL• Sept. 20-21
Authentic Greek cuisine; live Greek music and dancers; marketplace; bakery shop with homemade pastries; church tours. Take-out available. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto.
FILM
“RETURN TO BALANCE”• Ongoing
See Yosemite from a rock-climber’s perspective in this award-winning documentary. 7 p.m. nightly. Yosemite Theater, behind the Visitors Center, Yosemite Valley. $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12. (209) 379-2317.
FOOD & FUN
VFW BREAKFAST• Ongoing
Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7:30-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $7. (209) 537-3360.
VFW DINNER• Ongoing
Friday night dinner hosted by the VFW Post 3199. 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. Small donation. (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 Road, Coulterville. $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, Ripon. 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., Turlock. $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., Livingston. $2-$4.50. (209) 394-2059.
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, Modesto. $6-$7. (209) 668-9710.
MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Ongoing
8 a.m.-noon. Saturday. 19th and N streets, Merced. (209) 667-2916.
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.
LA GRANGE ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAH BREAKFAST• Ongoing
7 a.m.-11 a.m., Second Sundays, La Grange IOOF Hall, Yosemite Avenue at Main Street, La Grange. $6. (209) 853-2128.
MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Through December
8 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays. Promenade Shopping Center, Yosemite and Paulson, Merced. (209) 667-2916.
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.
OPEN AIR MARKET• Ongoing
First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. (209) 845-8113.
MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Through Dec. 20
Local farm produce vendors and more. Entertainment by Patrick and Michael of Homegrown. Chefs David and Mark will prepare seasonal produce for sampling. 8 a.m-1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I Streets, Modesto.
PATTERSON CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Through October
4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. True Value Shopping Center, Corner of Ward Avenue and Las Palmas, Patterson.
TURLOCK CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET• Through Oct. 24
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays; 5-8 p.m., Sept. 5 and Oct. 24. Main Street and Broadway, Turlock.
OAKDALE FARMER’S MARKET• Through Wednesday
5-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Downtown Oakdale, Third Avenue, Oakdale. Free.
ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET• Through Sept. 26
5 p.m. to dusk Fridays. Utica Park, Angels Camp. Free. (209) 599-5195.
TASTE OF OAKDALE• Tuesday
Sixth annual Taste of Oakdale hosted by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. Food, beverages, cooking demonstrations and raffle. 5-8 p.m. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. $25 presale; $35 door. (209) 847-2244.
CALAMITY AT THE REDWOOD SALOON• Aug. 30
Food, music and gaming. Attendees are invited to dress in 1880s attire. Adults-only event. Fundraising dinner hosted by Calaveras Big Trees Association. Space is limited. Reservations required; advance ticket sales only. 5:30 p.m. Calaveras Big Trees State Park, gift shop, Arnold. $50. (209) 795-1196.
EDIBLE EXTRAVAGANZA• Sept. 4
60 Modesto-area vendors offer samples of food, wine and beverages. Live music on two stages. 6-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St., Modesto. $40 advance; $50 door. (209) 526-1476.
HARMONY RANCH BARN DANCE AND BARBECUE• Sept. 6
Third annual barn dance, chicken or tri-tip dinner. Silent and live auction, raffle and cupcake bake-off. Music by Plan B. 5-10 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. (209) 726-9992.
DINNER FOR AIMEE PEEPGRASS• Sept. 13
Tri-tip and pasta dinner, dancing, raffle and silent auction. Sponsored by That’s Amore Charitable Foundation Inc. 5:30 p.m. Durrer Barn, 3500 Dunn Road, Modesto. $40. (916) 817-7942.
CHILI COOK-OFF• Sept. 20
Modesto VFW Post 3199 hosts its 12th annual event. $4 for chili tasting. Music by DJ Fred, raffle. Noon-5 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. (209) 538-1150 or (209) 537-3360.
THE SOIREE OF CENTRAL VALLEY• Sept. 20
American Cancer Society fundraiser featuring gourmet dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions. 6 p.m. Private home, Hughson. (209) 524-7241.
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.
AIRCRAFT DISPLAY• Ongoing
9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. (209) 620-6312.
AIRPLANE EXHIBIT• Ongoing
Aug. 31, Open Cockpit Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.
UKULELE PLAY AND SING-ALONG• Ongoing
Funstrummers ukulele lessons. 5 p.m. beginners, 6 p.m. play-along Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. (209) 505-3216.
SWEAT SENIOR FITNESS• Ongoing
Aerobics, strength and step classes. Monday-Friday. Centenary Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. $1-$2 donation. (209) 988-5655.
TOASTMASTERS• Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388 meets 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
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, all are welcome. Call for locations. 6 p.m. Fridays. Various locations (209) 550-0919 or (209) 578-5097.
TUOLUME RIVER WOODWORKERS• Ongoing
Tuolumne River Woodworkers Association meets the first Monday of each month. 7 p.m. First Monday. Scout Hall, 3017 High St., Riverbank. (209) 667-2340 or (209) 847-1173.
HISTORY’S MYSTERIES• Aug. 30
Join park staff and costumed characters in a live re-enactment and the opportunity to solve a real case. Space is limited; reservations recommended. Due to the violent nature of this event, parents may find it is not appropriate for children under age 12. Each child under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 10 a.m. Columbia Historic State Park, Main and State streets, Columbia. $5 adults; $1 children. (209) 588-9128.
MUDDY WITH A MISSION• Aug. 30
Family-friendly event featuring mud volleyball tournament, crafts, kids-only mud pit, artisan fair and food vendors. Fundraiser for the Turlock Gospel Mission, Prodigal Sons and Daughters and Turlock Pregnancy Center. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 1901 Auto Mall Drive, Turlock. (209) 656-9898.
BUNKO NITE• Ongoing
Oakdale Grange #435 presents Bunko Nite. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. First Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $10 per person donation. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.
GARDEN TOUR• Sept. 6
Ripon Garden Club 17th annual garden tour featuring four country properties. Refreshments, raffle and silent auction. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various locations. $20 adults; $10 children younger than 12. (209) 599-7475.
SUMMER WALK• Sept. 6
Delta Tule Trekkers 6K and 10K walks. Bring water and dress appropriately for walking. 8 a.m.-noon. Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, Livermore. Free. (209) 823-8270 or (209) 825-8204.
MOTHER LODE WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD• Sept. 9
Guest speakers Laurie Livingston and LuAnn Tillman will talk about Shibori: Japanese Fabric Decoration, Complex Designs/Simple Tools. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. (209) 588-1514.
FIBER ARTS GROUP• Sept. 13
Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group. Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-0953.
SATURDAY IN THE MINES• Sept 13
Exhibitors and demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids, gold panning, $5. Guided tours, live music by The Stardust Cowboys. Lunch available to purchase. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. Free. (209) 736-2963.
POWER OF THE PURSE• Sept. 17
Hosted by United Way Women’s Leadership Council. Lunch, purse raffle, networking and inspirational speaker Carissa Phelps. Seating is limited; all tickets sold in advance only. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $40. (209) 533-4562.
DANCE CLUBS
TANGO DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Jacob’s Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.
RIVERBANK GOLDEN AGERS• Ongoing
Wednesdays, dancing and socializing. Different themes monthly. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St., Riverbank. $4 members; $6 nonmembers; $12 annual membership. (209) 534-7663.
TURLOCK SENIOR CENTER DANCE• Ongoing
7:30-10 p.m., Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St., Turlock.
FOREVER YOUNG DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
Club meets Tuesdays, second Friday of month for dance. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Friday. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. 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, Manteca. $4. (209) 825-0116.
USA DANCE BALLROOM DANCING• Ongoing
Second Saturdays, 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.
ROUND ROBINS• Ongoing
7-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $4. (209) 526-4452.
ESCALON SENIOR DANCE• Third Sunday
Featuring rock ‘n’ country band. 1-4 p.m. Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Bellota Road, Escalon. $4. (209) 534-7663.
TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS• Ongoing
Wednesdays, square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. (209) 996-0844.
SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE AND POTLUCK•
Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays; 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St., Hughson. $2 door; $8 membership. (209) 538-0362.
SKIRTS N’ FLIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB• Ongoing
Sept. 3, learn to square dance workshop. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. (209) 236-1628.
MERCED SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE• Ongoing
Sunday dances featuring waltz, Latin, swing, polka and fox trot. Refreshments available. 2-5 p.m. Fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St., Merced. $8. (209) 723-0839.
CAROUSEL BALLROOM DANCE CLUB• Sept. 5
Dine and dance, music by Kyle Barker Band. Social 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. Reservation deadline Aug. 30. 6 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto. $46 members; $56 non-members. (209) 529-0965.
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.
THEATER AUDITIONS• Monday-Tuesday
CSU Stanislaus is holding auditions for fall productions “I and You” and “A Flea in Her Ear.” Those auditioning should familiarize themselves with the scripts and be prepared to do cold readings. 6-10 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. (209) 667-3451.
“CARRIE THE MUSICAL” AUDITIONS• Aug. 30
Bring 16 bars of sheet music that shows off your voice the best. Keep in mind that this show deals with adult themes and language. 1 p.m. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. (209) 725-8587.
LOCAL AUTHORS WANTED• Sept. 9
The Stanislaus County Library is seeking local published authors to take part in the fifth annual Local Author Fair to be held Sept. 20. Registration is required; space is limited. Registration deadline is Sept. 9. Stanislaus County Library Portico, 1500 I St., Modesto. (209) 558-7817.
FOR KIDS
PARA LOS NINOS PROGRAM• Saturdays
Bilingual stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their families. Presented by the Cesar Chavez Committee. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Los Banos Library, 1312 Seventh St., Los Banos. Free. (209) 826-5254.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME• Ongoing
Stories and songs for ages 3-6. Storytime is followed by “Stay and Play, Play and Learn.” 10 a.m. Salida Branch Library, 4835 Sisk Road, Salida. (209) 543-7315.
WIGGLE WORMS• Ongoing
Wednesdays, stories and songs for children younger than 3. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Salida Branch Library, 4835 Sisk Road, Salida. (209) 543-7315.
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.
This story was originally published August 21, 2014 at 8:56 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."