Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Musical revue set in a run-down hotel in Chicago in 1938, focusing on three women’s relationships with the same snake of a man. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $15-$25.

Luminous soprano performing with a trio. 8 p.m. $39-$89.

Indian Punjabi singer and poet. 7:30 p.m. $25-$50.

Comedian. 7:30 p.m. $39-$79.

Interactive dance production featuring seductive dance routines and humor. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

Townsend Opera Players presents a fusion of the best classic rock songs and opera arias, arranged by professional composers for a rock orchestra and performed by opera singers. Performance at Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25.

Kickoff for the 85th celebration season with the return of conductor Michael Krajewski and the Modesto Symphony for a thrilling rock retrospective. Performance at E.&J. Gallo Winery grounds, 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. 4 p.m. grounds open; 7:30 p.m. concert. $19-$57 reserved; $12-$37 general.

Jim Curry presents the music of the late John Denver. Modesto Community Concert Association presentation. 3 p.m. $20-$30.

Comedy recording artist presents his Mandatory World Tour. 7:30 p.m. $39-$75.

Entertainer, songwriter with an offbeat sense of humor and outrageous props presents children’s music. Joined by the Great Valley Academy Choir. 7 p.m. $8-$20.

Comedian known for his distinctly lethargic voice and deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical and sometimes nonsensical jokes. 8 p.m. $19-$49.

Soulful and current renditions of the ABC’s, 1-2-3’s and learning how to be polite. 2 p.m. $12-$30.

Late-night show host, stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder, mechanic and philanthropist. 2015-16 Gallo season-opening event. 4 and 7 p.m. $49-$99.

Master accordionist, vocalist and songwriter. 8 p.m. $49-$99.

Featuring Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and lyricist performs a solo acoustic concert. 7 p.m. $49-$89.

Singer, songwriter, musician and producer. 7:30 p.m. $30-$50.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Box office 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

Funstrummers ukulele play and singalong. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216.

Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. 209-505-3216.

Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

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.

Sept. 20, Cell Block 7; Nov. 15, KnightSounds Big Band. 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

Strawberry Fall Music Festival featuring performances including a mix of folk, bluegrass, Americana, blues and more. Westside, Tuolumne County. 209-984-8630.

From jazz to show tunes, Latin songs to contemporary hits. Final concert in the First Friday in the Park music series. 5:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. Free. 209-728-8183.

Tribute to Johnny Cash. Lawn seating; bring chair. Part of the Copper Concerts September concert series. 7-9 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free, $5 parking.

Jazz concert featuring guest artist Kerry Tweedy on vocals. 2 p.m. Stage 3 Theater, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $15. 209-536-1778.

Calaveras Community Band, conducted by Mic Harper. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic supper. 6:30 p.m. Murphys Community Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. Free. 209-753-6519.

Concert featuring traditional music of the seven Celtic nations presented by trio of harmonies. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. 209-862-4490.

High-voltage tribute to AC/DC. Lawn seating; bring chair. Part of the Copper Concerts September concert series. 7-9 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free, $5 parking.

Classical guitar presentation. Part of the Ripon Arts League Concert Series.

Electronic Los Angeles-based trio presents all-ages concert. 8 p.m. Woodward Reservoir, 14528 26 Mile Road, Oakdale. $260.

Music, poetry and remembrance event to honor the memory of George Rogers and support Rogers Neighborhood Park. Performers include The Ratz, The Sensations and Home Grown. Attendees bring picnic lunch, blankets or low-back chairs. 4 p.m. gates, 5-9 p.m. show. Private residence, 1425 Church St., Modesto. $15 adults; free for under 12. ThinkofMeGR@gmail.com.

Party band. Lawn seating; bring chair. Part of the Copper Concerts September concert series. 7-9 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free, $5 parking.

Foreigner/Journey tribute concert. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $17 general; $20 reserved. 209-862-4490.

American Christian rock band. 5 p.m. gates; 7 p.m. concert. River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale. $10 advance; $15 gate. 209-847-9428.

Tribute to Journey concert. Lawn seating; bring chair. Part of the Copper Concerts September concert series. 7-9 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free, $5 parking.

Band from the historic Gold Rush country presents Irish, Scottish, Italian and American folk music, original and traditional. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15 general; $18 reserved. 209-862-4490.

Dixieland jazz concert presented by the Ripon Arts League. Part of the Ripon Arts League 2014-15 season. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School, 301 N Acacia Ave, Ripon. $30 for four-concert series membership. 209-599-7876.

American hard rock band concert presented by JMAX Productions. 7:30 p.m. doors; 8:30 p.m. show. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $26.50 advance; $30 day of show.

A look at the life and aftermath of Apple founder Steve Jobs and his legacy.

Comedic film in which a New York city resident takes her soon-to-be sister-in-law under her wing in the big city.

Evening designed to tell women’s stories, shed light on their collective concerns and challenges and to empower them through the dynamic medium of film. 5:30 p.m. doors and reception; 6:30 p.m. film fest. $12.

Mystery of identity, illusion and deception unfolds against the turmoil of post-World War II Germany.

Reggae group Win a Bagel tour, joined by Modesto group The Jam Session. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $11-$15.

A penetrating and entertaining look back through archival footage and commentary at politics in 1968 when ABC hired William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal to boost ratings with a debate during the Democratic and Republican national conventions.

A selection of short films about architecture, landscape and design. Part of the 2015 Modesto Architecture Festival. 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. films. Free.

Story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm-and-blues musician Ray Charles. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.

All-ages show featuring Triple D & Johnny Moroko, the Third Party Band and The Joe Barretta Band & the Fabulous Sensations. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $15.

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in a film directed by John Huston, where a man visits an old friend’s hotel and finds a gangster running the show. As a hurricane approaches, the two men end up going head to head. A Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

Musical presentation on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. 209-725-8587.

Sam Shepard’s funny and dangerous story of love and betrayal presented by Center State Conservatory. Call for times. $15 general, $10 students. CSC Lower Level Studio, 948 11th St., Modesto 209-846-0179; www.centerstagemodesto.com.

Shakespeare’s exploration of the nature of evil and the bloody consequences of ambition. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays-Thursdays. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$35. 209-532-3120.

Tennessee Williams’ classic four-character play. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theater Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. 209-536-1778.

Merced ShakespeareFest presentation. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays. Applegate Park, Merced, with performances 7 p.m. Sept. 16-17 at UC Merced Amphitheater. Free. 209-723-3265.

Neil Simon’s comedic look at the problems of a middle-age couple living in New York City. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. 209-549-9341.

Presented by Hickman Honor Choir. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Hughson High School Auditorium, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave. $5 209-322-9719.

Musical play based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston names Louise Seger. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$32. 209-532-3120.

Tony Award-winning play produced by Jon Dambacher. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St., Angels Camp. $10-$20. 209-728-8422.

One-man show. 8 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Main Stage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-668-3959.

Oscar Wilde comedy in which protagonists take on fictitious characters in order to miss some uncomfortable social situations. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. 209-725-8587.

Musical comedy as the audience is invited to share a celebrity bride’s uproarious wedding day. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$32. 209-532-3120.

Through Oct. 3, Darrin Martin exhibit, artist reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Sept. 24-Oct. 3, Elisabeth Kohnke: The Perfect, artist reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.

Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.

Through Oct. 30, “Chad Hunter: a 20-year retrospective.” Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-6 p.m. Thursday, with 1-9, Third Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Sept. 11, “Invitational Photography Show: Collision IV”; Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

Sept. 17, 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.

Thursday, Sept. 10, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk 6-9 p.m. 429 S. Main St., Turlock.

Thursday, Sept. 10, Art Around Town Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St. www.crowtrading.com.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, 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.

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.

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.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

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.

Through Sept. 24, Post Rural Artists, reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Gallery hours: 10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. 435 College Avenue. Free.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

Sept. 12, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, 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.

Sept. 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto. www.trevinosbarbershop.com.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

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.

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.

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.

Artists invited to submit artwork reflecting an inspiration from any organic, natural or botanical sources. Organic Designs exhibition to coincide with Dhawan Collection exhibit.

Second Thursday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Annual arts gala and special preview for the Alphonse Mucha exhibit. 6-11 p.m. $150.

Selections from the Dhawan Collection.

Themed, juried art show to coincide with the Alphonse Mucha exhibition.

The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call 209-632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

Saturday, Sept. 5, Rewind Fest 2015; Thursday, Sept. 10, ZZ top with Blackberry Smoke; Sept. 11, Paul Rodgers with John Kay and Steppenwolf. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

Sept. 12, Lighting Roy Kory Gibbs and the Thundering Blues Band; Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd; Oct. 8, Gordon Lightfoot. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

Friday, Sept. 4, Westbound 5; Friday-Saturday, Sept. 4-5, Audioboxx; Sunday, Sept. 6, Terry Sheets; Sept. 11, Chad Bushnell; Sept. 11, Decades; Sept. 12, Clean Slate. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-6, K Brosas, Pooh & Chokoleit. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday, Sept. 4, Zydeco Flames; Saturday, Sept. 5, Roy Rogers; Thursday, Sept. 10, Mike Farris and The Roseland Rythm Revue; Sept. 11 Purple Ones; Sept. 12, Steel Breeze; Sept. 16, Mountain Heart. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

A different kind of “happy hour” with Bob Stromberg. Limited seating. 1 p.m. Covenant Village of Turlock, 2125 N. Olive Ave., Turlock. 877-834-1238.

Comedy tour featuring the finalists and winner of NBC summer competition show “Last Comic Standing.” 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theater, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $35-$49. 209-668-1169.

7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $10. 209-531-3517.

45th annual event celebrates Newman heritage. Kids’ games, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, Soroptimist Fall Fashion Show, “An Evening Under the Stars” wine and cheese event, a community parade through downtown, tournaments, theater performance, dance contest and more. Pioneer Park, 1250 Tulare St., Newman. 209-451-2815.

Parade, town tours, fashion show. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia. Free. 209-588-9128.

43rd annual festival with art and crafts in all media, gourmet foods, face painting, live country/swing music by Home Grown and juggler Michael Taylor. Pancake breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Arnold.

Tethered balloon rides, 5K and 10K runs, carnival, fly-over, sky divers, kite shows, train rides, food and more. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mistlin Sports Park, Ripon. $20 presale; $30 gate.

Food and craft vendors, live entertainment, classic-car show, antique farm equipment, petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Denair. www.denairfestival.com.

Annual September Stroll featuring seven gardens. Ticket purchase includes a map and garden listings. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various locations, Ripon. $20 adults; $10 children under 12.

LGBT and LGBT-friendly vendors, food and drink, beer garden, teen garden, kids zone games and entertainment. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham Ave., Modesto. 209-605-6685. 209-605-6685.

18th annual event with authentic food, music, dance, arts and crafts. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Assyrian Cultural Center, 3119 S. Central Ave., Ceres. 209-538-4130.

Music, art, workshops, playshops, theatrical and circus performances, improv and stand-up comedy. 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Woodward Reservoir, 14528 26 Mile Road, Oakdale. $260-$500 four-day passes and camping. http://symbiosisgathering.com.

Kids activities, parade, live entertainment by Threshold, Columbia Jazz and more, auctions, chili and salsa tastings and other activities. Annual chili cook-off competition. 7 a.m., breakfast; 5 p.m. close. Downtown Groveland. www.49erfestival.blogspot.com.

Angels Camp Museum annual family festival featuring live music, historical exhibits, museum tours, $5 gold panning station for kids, food vendors and special guest exhibitors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. Free. 209-736-2963.

Live entertainment, classic car show, Sunday pancake breakfast, 7 a.m., arts and crafts and commercial vendor booths and a kids zone. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. www.hughsonchamber.com.

Authentic food with take-out available, church tours, marketplace, live music and entertainment. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto. $14 advance; $17 door; kids under 12 $8.50. 209-522-7694.

Annual festival with coyote howl, horseshoe contest, kids korner, car show and parade. 10 a.m. Downtown Coulterville. Free. 209-878-3015.

31st annual beer tasting event with a sampling of West Coast microbrews, California wine tasting and traditional German fare. Live entertainment. 5:30-10 p.m. John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. $25 advance; $30 gate. 209-577-5757.

24th annual event featuring parade of flags, international music, dance, food and children’s crafts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free. 209-521-3852.

Seventh annual event. Theme “The All Hallows Fantasy Faire Strikes Back” celebrates the world of “Star Wars.” Live music, craft vendors at the Celtic village marketplace, live entertainment including magicians and jugglers and food and drink. Noon-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairground, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $12 advance, $16 gate adults Saturday; $15 adult Sunday; $5 kids 6-12. 800-446-1333.

Artisans, floral displays, demonstrations, food available. Presented by The Calaveras County Garden Club. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairground, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. www.calaverascountygardenclub.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. last Thursdays. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. 209-394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

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.

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 16th St. and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

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.

8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011. www.sirinc.org.

7-11 a.m. second Sundays. Oddfellows Hall-La Grange, Main Street. $6.

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.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.

5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free. 209-499-8273.

4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 1040 W. Las Palmas Ave. Free. 209-417-7769.

5 p.m.-dusk Fridays. Utica Park, Angels Camp. Free. 209-736-1333.

4-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Downtown Hughson, Charles Street. 209-883-4054.

Seasonal produce, fresh food highlighting local ingredients and hand-crafted items. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. 209-225-8177.

Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays. The Promenade, Yosemite Avenue and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. 209-389-4175.

Annual lunch featuring valley products and locally grown produce. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Graceada Park, Modesto. $10-$25. 209-577-5757.

Trap shoot contest, gun raffle and tri-tip/chicken dinner benefit for Healing Arenas. 3 p.m. trap shoot; 6 p.m. awards and social hour; 7 p.m. dinner and raffle. Escalon Sportsmen’s Club, 25195 E. River Road, Escalon. $15-$75. 209-900-7917 or 209-701-0088.

Burbank-Paradise Fire Department’s eighth annual tri-tip dinner. Takeout available. Raffle prizes. 2-7 p.m. 1313 Beverly Drive, Modesto. $10 adults; $6 children. 209-523-1129.

Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program fundraising wine and cheese reception and dinner. Dancing and auction. Dove Hill Ranch, Highway 49, Angels Camp. $50 per person; $450 table of 10. 209-736-7706.

No-host bar, Mexican buffet dinner, dancing. 5 p.m. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto. $18. 209-578-5801.

Unity Church of Modesto 85th anniversary barbecue with guitar player Amitabhan. 4:30 p.m. barbecue; 7 p.m. program. Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave. 209-578-5433.

Stanislaus Library Foundation fundraiser featuring local author Paula Treick-DeBoard. Dinner, dessert auction. 6 p.m. Private home. $125. 209-529-1517.

Soroptimist International of Modesto 40th annual event. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave., Modesto. $6. 209-521-0609.

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.

Group geared for children 8 years old and up. 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.

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.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road. 209-620-6312.

Sunday, Sept. 6, Fall Open Cockpit Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.

11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.

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 club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.

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.

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.

Presented by Oakdale Grange #435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10 per person. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

Sonora Writers Group meeting. Call for location. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. 209-734-8097.

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.

The Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County meets to instruct, inform and educate members in the techniques of research. 7 p.m. third Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. 209-526-5009.

Modesto Chinese School is holding classes to learn Mandarin Chinese. Ages 5 and over. Registration required. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Modesto Chinese School, 5901 Sisk Road. 209-602-0763.

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department presents the family film “The Boxtrolls.” Dusk. Graceda Park, Mancini Bowl, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5344.

3K/5K walk/run, family-friendly, all ages welcome. Register at turlockgospelmission.org. 8 a.m. Donnelly Park, Turlock. 209-656-1033.

Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners Guild monthly meeting followed by a hands-on program on the exploration of Zentangles, a form of intricate pen-and-ink patterns. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free.

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department presents the family film “Big Hero 6.” Dusk. Graceda Park, Mancini Bowl, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5344.

Stanislaus County Library hosting sixth annual event. 9 a.m.-noon. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. Free. 209-558-7810.

Ripon Garden Club 18th annual garden tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various locations. No strollers. $20 adults; $10 children. 209-599-7475.

Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group. Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, anything related to fiber arts. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. Free. 209-533-0593.

Hosted by Columbia State Historic Park. Music, costume dress-up, hand-cranked ice cream and 1861 school lessons. 4-7 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia. Free. 209-532-2023.

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department presents the family film “Paddington.” Dusk. Graceda Park, Mancini Bowl, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5344.

Sonora Writers Group presents its third annual Tuolumne Writers Retreat featuring Friday night ghost walk, workshops, dinner and readings and entertainment. Begins 6:30 p.m. Friday. Columbia State Historical Park, 11244 Jackson St, Columbia. 209-288-9950.

American Heart Association’s Stanislaus Heart & Stroke Walk. Noncompetitive 5K walk or run with teams of all ages. Health expo follows walk/run. Registration is free. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave. 209-598-8220.

Hosted by Stanislaus County Bicycle Club with three different distances and routes. Ride benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. 7 a.m. Knights Ferry. www.stancobike.org.

Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. 209-522-1571.

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.

7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Club meets Tuesdays, second Fridays 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.

Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.

Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.

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. www.modestoballroomclub.org.

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.

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.

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.

Workshops 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. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

Sunday dance featuring music by 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.

Dine and dance to the music of Doug Meredith. 6 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner; 8-11 p.m. dancing. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto. $46 members; $56 nonmembers. 209-529-0965.

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.

Hosted by Central West Ballet. Preregistration available at www.centralwestballet.org. Central West Ballet, 5039 Pentecost Drive, Suite B2, Modesto. 209-576-8957.

This story was originally published September 1, 2015 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."