Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Central West Ballet presents annual holiday favorite from the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $19-$40.

Celebrate the folk culture of Mexico in this Christmas production presented by Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento. 2 p.m. $20-$30.

Saxophonist Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2015. Joining Koz will be South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer and Righteous Brother Bill Medley. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 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 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.

Songwriters Alex Kash and Bethany Dalton-Kash. 1 p.m. Sundays through March 13 and one Saturday show March 19. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.

Paying homage to the music of B.B. King, Lynn Anderson, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Three Dog Night and more. Featuring Patty Castillo Davis, Anthony Edwards and Nikki Cheverrell, Big Earl Matthews, Josh Davenport, Patty Hughes. Wine, light food. 7-9 p.m. Center Stage Conservatory Lower Level Theater. $10.

Blues band performs benefit for Peer Recovery Arts Project. 7-10 p.m. ModSpot, 1220 J St., Modesto. $10 advance; $15 at the door. 209-985-0467.

Re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper’s final tour. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $29-$39.

www.turlocktheatre.org.

Acclaimed American pianist. Reception and dinner to follow. 5:30 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1864 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $55. 209-728-1251.

www.ironstonevineyards.com.

Mariposa Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Fiester Auditorium, Mariposa High School, 5074 Old Highway N. $4-$6. 209-966-3155.

Sing your favorite carols and Christmas songs with Annette Hutton on piano. Refreshments. 6 p.m. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. Free. 209-848-1216.

Holiday show featuring Celtic ensemble. Manteca Kindred Arts Association. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 910 North St., Manteca. $5-$15. www.mantecakindredarts.com.

Krista, Tyler, Tanner, Taylor, Clint and featuring vocals by Caroline, Andrea, Sheryl and Joel. Vocal Jazz Quartet and Frog Combo. 6 p.m. 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $15 reserved. 209-588-5126.

Krista White, Jamie Dubberly, Carlos Caro, Mario Flores, more. 7 p.m. Sonora High Auditorium, 251 Barretta St. $15.

Big band sounds. Part of the Ripon Arts League Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School Auditorium, 301 N. Acacia Ave., Ripon. $30 individual membership includes all concerts. 209-599-7876.

Pianist. Manteca Kindred Arts Association. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 910 North St., Manteca. $5-$15. www.mantecakindredarts.com.

Harmony and acoustic guitars. Part of the Ripon Arts League Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School Auditorium, 301 N. Acacia Ave., Ripon. $30 individual membership includes all concerts. 209-599-7876.

Sunday, Dec. 20, Grand Reunion Jazz Band; Sunday, Jan. 17, Silicon Gulch Jazz Band; Sunday, Feb. 21, Black Tuesday Jazz Band; Sunday, March 20, Mission Gold Jazz Band; 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

Laurie Anderson’s cinematic journey through love, death and language centering on her beloved rat terrier, Lolabelle, who died in 2011. $8-$10.

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

New adaption of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge from Sierra Repertory Theatre. Call for times and prices. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. 209-532-3120.

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. www.stage3.org.

Through Saturday, Jan. 16, Stanislaus State Juried Student Exhibition. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

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

Through Wednesday, Dec. 23, “Painting the Unconscious.” 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.

Through Wednesday, Dec. 23, “Home for the Holidays.” Thursday, Dec. 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.

Through December, “2-Gether, Nicole Slater and Tammy Jo Schoppet.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 918 10th St., Modesto.

www.thechartreusemuse.com.

Through Saturday, Dec. 19, miniature art show featuring over 50 California artists. 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.

Gustine Museum Historical Society quilt exhibit including archives of the historical society and old sewing machines. 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.

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

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

Yosemite Renaissance celebrates its 30th year with 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. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-634-8843 or 209-480-0387.

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.

Selections from the Dhawan Collection.

Themed, juried art show.

Holiday pajama party: “Frozen” singalong. Enjoy warm cocoa, cookies and popcorn as we sing along with everyone’s favorite winter-themed animated movie. 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.

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Friday, Dec. 18, Lacy J. Dalton; Satuday, Dec. 19, Journey Revisited; Thursday, Dec. 24, Jill and the Giants; Friday, Dec. 25, Rock of Ages; Saturday, Dec. 26, Club 90; Thursday, Dec. 31, Ascension New Year’s Eve Party; Friday, Jan. 1, Audioboxx. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Comedian and actress. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $49-$69. www.turlocktheatre.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, 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. 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, Ripon. 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, Ripon. 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.

Year-round. 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.

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. Odd Fellows Hall-La Grange, Main Street. $6.

50-plus club. 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.

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

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.

Outdoor ice skating rink. 2-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays. $8-$12. www.modestoonice.com.

Lighted Christmas trees on display 5-9 p.m. nightly through Friday, Dec. 25. Nonprofit groups on hand nightly from 5-8 p.m. to sing carols, host activities or sell hot chocolate. Old Court Theater property in downtown Livingston. 209-394-8830. www.livingstoncity.com.

Santa’s Village; Christmas trees; ornament and wreath making; Snow Mountain; outdoor skating rink; snow tubing; fire pits and smores; drive-thru Lights on the Farm. Call for times and attraction prices. Dell’Osso Farms, 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop. 209-969-6048.

Gold Country Singers directed by Annette Hutton sing Christmas carols and songs. 4 p.m. Coulterville United Methodist Church, Highway 49 Coulterville. Free. 209-848-1216.

Annual Caroling in the Cave Concert, this year featuring Dirty Cello. 6 p.m. Moaning Cavern, 5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito. $22. 800- 762-2837.

Gold Country Singers directed by Annette Hutton sing Christmas carols and songs. 3 p.m. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. Free. 209-848-1216.

Bring your own score or borrow one of ours and join the St. James Concert Series in presenting a singalong of Handel’s “Messiah,” conducted by Ronald Randall with members of the Sonora Master Chorale, soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, and accompanist Diane Day. Admission is free, but donations of nonperishable food (or cash) for Interfaith Community Social Services are appreciated. 3 p.m., Church of the 49ers in Columbia.

The Celtic ensemble Golden Bough, a trio of singers who accompany themselves on harp, violin and a variety of Celtic instruments, has selected the Manteca Kindred Arts Series as its only holiday concert in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. 3 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 910 North St., Manteca.

Offered by the Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center. Seniors 60 and older are welcome to attend the program – a free, short, interactive nutrition and physical activity session offered once a week for four weeks. 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. The Salvation Army, 893 Lander Ave., Turlock. 209-523-2800.

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, Turlock. 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. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. 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. 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 No. 435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 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.

Society 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.

Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting fiber arts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-533-0593.

Joan Williams Near will demonstrate card weaving, a simple technique used to make such items as lanyards, bookmarks, and belts. 10 a.m., Church of the 49ers in Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Central Sierra Audubon Society Christmas bird counts. Friday, Dec. 19, in Sonora, and Saturday, Jan. 2, in Calaveras County. 209-352-6985 or 209-596-0612.

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.

Ballroom dance. 7-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $5. 209-601-5519.

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.

Dance on Tuesdays, second Fridays. 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.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 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.

Workshop Wednesdays and Saturday Party Nights. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $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.

This story was originally published December 15, 2015 at 2:27 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."