Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presentation of classics. 8 p.m. $19-$92.

San Francisco stand-up comedy competition 40th anniversary celebration. 8 p.m. $20-$35

L.A. Theatre Works live radio theater production of Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula.”

National tour presentation of Tony Award-winning musical. 7 p.m. $39-$99.

Reggae band from Birmingham, England, featuring the voices of Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. 8 p.m. $59-$99.

David Payne Drama presents a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ best-selling children’s book. 2 and 7 p.m. $20-$40.

Australian Christian singers, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. 6 p.m. $19-$69.

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 rehearsals. 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.

Sunday, 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.

Concert highlighting the talents of the musical youths of Tuolumne County. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 3 p.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. $5. 209-536-6330.

Weekend retreat to educate and inspire, provide performance and recording opportunities. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, Midpines. $325 tuition; $130-$535 accommodations. www.yosemitesongwriting.com.

Internationally acclaimed tenor and past regional winner of the Metropolitan Opera Competition, Ric Campero. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 7 p.m. Private residence. $25 per person includes refreshments. 209-536-6330.

Insightful and smart comedy of intergenerational conflict and solidarity revolves around an eventful day in the life of Elle (Lily Tomlin) and her granddaughter.

Sixteen mustangs, four men, one dream: to ride border to border, Mexico to Canada.

The Stanislaus Math Council hosts its first Math at the State. MATHS highlights interesting careers that use mathematics and follows up that presentation with a fun movie. Speaker will be Adam Sidwell, computer graphics artist, accompanying movie is “Toy Story III.” 1 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. presentation. $7 adults; $4 children 12 and under.

Evening recognizing and honoring the work of artists and filmmakers whose focus is on the counter/geek culture. Hosted by Steam House Coffee Co. 7 p.m. $24-$100.

A frustrated actor travels to Spain in search of a playwright, a trip that unexpectedly binds him to a group of five previously unconnected people. Noon.

Intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley.

1998 comedy featuring idiosyncratic comedy of mistaken identity, surreal dream sequences and unconventional dialog. 6 p.m. doors and cocktails; 7 p.m. film. $6.

Suspenseful drama as a couple deals with the unthinkable in the wake of their son’s disappearance. Q&A with audience. Part of the monthly New York Film Critics Series.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 10, Second Saturday Art Night, 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 167 S. Washington St., Sonora.

Through Saturday, Oct. 3, Darrin Martin exhibit. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Through Saturday, Oct. 3, “Elisabeth Kohnke: The Perfect.” 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 Friday, 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.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 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 p.m., Third Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 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.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 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.

Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

Gustine Museum Historical Society quilt exhibit including archives of the historical society and old sewing machines on display. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St.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.

Thursday, Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.

Thursday, Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.

www.preservationcoffee.com.

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

Saturday, Oct. 10, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

Thursday, Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 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.

LightBox Theatre Company presentation. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $8-$12.

Annual competition celebrating its 30th year featuring paintings, photographs, prints, textiles, mixed media works and sculpture.

Selections from the Dhawan Collection.

Themed, juried art show to coincide with the Alphonse Mucha exhibition. Preview reception, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m.

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.

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

Thursday, Oct. 8, Gordon Lightfoot. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

19400 Tuolumne Road N.. Tuolumne.

“What’s Funny After 50?” solo comedy show. 8 p.m. Charity Way Ballroom, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. $20. 209-544-8156.

Comedy cancer benefit. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St. $10. 209-531-3517.

31st annual Oktoberfest 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 festival 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.

Turlock Veterans of Foreign Wars Oktoberfest with Bavarian music, beer with souvenir mug, bratwurst or tri-tip sandwich, German potato salad. 3-8 p.m. Turlock VFW, 1405 Linwood Ave. $10 209-202-7457.

Zombie walk and food drive featuring kids games, music, zombie photo booth, “Thriller” performance and zombie dance-off competition. 4-7 p.m. Downtown Sonora. 209-536-6316.

Arts and crafts, craft-making demonstrations, musicians and dancers, kids’ activities and face painting. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. 209-532-6604.

Oct. 3-Nov. 7, “Zombie Train: Evacuation” with special effects, live-action adventure complete with zombies. $35 adults; $25 children 2-12. 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, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $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, 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, 12455 W. Ripon Road. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $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.

8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street 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.

Dinner, 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.

First Sundays. 8 a.m.-noon. 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.

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.

La Grange IOOF spaghetti dinner and raffle. 3-7 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, Main St., La Grange. $10 adults; $5 children 12 and under. 209-853-2128.

Benefit for the Merced County Arts Council and Multicultural Arts Center. Dinner, Tahitian dancers and rock ’n’ roll. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Lake Yosemite, Rotary Cove II. $35 per person. 209-388-1090, ext. 10.

Parent Resource Center fundraiser featuring dinner, wine, music and silent auction. 6:30 p.m. Private residence. $75. 209-549-8193.

Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays. Modesto 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.

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.

Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. 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 Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. 209-526-5009.

Camellia Society of Modesto monthly meetings. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh Day Adventist Church, fellowship hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Guests visit grave sites and listen to stories of those who lived and died in Columbia. Reservations required. 7 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson Ave., Columbia. $25. 209-532-3184.

Lynn J. Rothschild, astrobiologist at NASA-AMES, speaks at the Modesto Area Partners in Science program on “The Search for Life in the Universe.” An astronomy open house with telescope viewing will follow the presentation. Free. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Mary Stuart Rogers Student Center, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. 7:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army Women’s Axillary 16th annual craft fair and open house. Homemade soup and cornbread available to purchase. 9 a.m-2 p.m. Turlock Salvation Army, 893 Lander Ave. 209-667-6091.

Faustina Rosas Memorial Pumpkin Run, 1 mile and 5K. 7 a.m. Downtown Manteca. $30 preregistration; $35 day of event. 209-858-0999.

California Historical Radio Society 16th annual antique radio sale and swap meet. 9 a.m.-noon. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free admission, voluntary donation from sellers. 209-324-3093.

Twenty-ninth annual Hornitos Patron’s Club Flea Market. 7 a.m. Hornitos Park, Hornitos. Free. 209-376-2320.

Elizabeth McInnes, MJC professor of biology, presents “Darwin and his Wicked Dear Little Drosera.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

Handmade crafts, candles, wreaths, baked goods and preserves. Hot lunch available to purchase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave., Modesto. Free. 209- 524-6841.

Presented 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.

Holy Family Church third annual event. Singers, bands, dancers, magician, clowns, food booths, kids zone and more. 3-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Holy Family Church, 4212 Dale Road, Modesto. 209-545-3553.

Omega Nu Halloween Home Tour featuring three decorated homes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Various locations. $35. 209-606-9033.

Modesto Junior College Agriculture and Environmental Science Division annual event. 4:30 p.m. gates; 6 p.m. event. Modesto Junior College, Agriculture Center for Education Pavilion, West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $10-$15. 209-575-6214.

Celebrate the fun of reading with author presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, parade and performances. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, Highway 120 at Union Road, Manteca. www.greatvalleybookfest.org.

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

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.

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

Wednesdays, square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road. 209-535-0479.

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. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628.

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.

Actors, singers, dancers for “Doctor Dolittle Jr.” grades 1-8. No experience necessary; materials provided. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Martin Peterson Event Center, 720 12th St. Modesto; 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Johansen High School, 641 Norseman Drive, Modesto; 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Mildred Perkins, 3920 Bluebird Drive, Modesto. $200 tuition. 209-238-6850.

This story was originally published September 29, 2015 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."