Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Mexican pianist. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35.

Mexican pop rock band. 8 p.m. $79-$129.

Grammy award-winning saxophonist. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

Comedy, theater, rock and dance party group. Times vary. $39-$99.

Beatles tribute band. 7:30 p.m. $25-$45.

Central Catholic dance variety show. 7 p.m. $12-$16.

Show casing local singers at Deva Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra featuring various works. 8 p.m. $19-$92.

Juline Regional Youth Ballet. 1 p.m. $7.

Juline Regional Youth Ballet with special guest Petaluma City Ballet. 7 p.m. $10-$15.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100.

www.galloarts.org.

Funstrummers. 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.

Sundays: April 17, Founders Day Rent Party, Midnight Rose, plus other bands; May 15, Ernie Bucio’s Little Big Band; June 19, Bye Bye Blues Band; July 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 12:30 p.m. Jam sets. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

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.

Multiple award-winning musician Gary Allegretto is a singer/songwriter and harmonica player with singer/songwriter and guitar master Ian Espinoza. Part of the Calaveras Arts Council Ovations series. 3 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Bret Harte High School, 323 Highway 49, Angels Camp. $10 children; $25 adults. 209-754-1774.

Modesto Junior College Music Department. Original electronic music compositions created by student composers. 7:30 p.m. Music Recital Hall on MJC East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free. 209-575-6078.

San Joaquin Valley Swiss Echoes 25th anniversary event showcasing new children’s choir and dancing to Ed Inderbitzen Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Hall, Manley and East Main streets, Ripon. $10 advance; $12 at the door. Dinner available if tickets bought by April 11 for $12 adults, $6 for age 12 and under. 209-531-2577, 209-951-6674.

College Big Band and Mario Flores Latin Jazz band with Johnny Valdes, Vocal Jazz Sextet. 5 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theater. $15.

Comedy set in the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age. $8-$10.

Drama during the credit and housing bubble collapse. $8-$10.

Story of legendary country western singer Hank Williams. $8-$10.

Exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses. Presented by The Stanislaus Family Justice Center, Haven Women’s Center and the Community Services Agency and co-sponsored by the Stanislaus County Office of Education and California State University, Stanislaus. 7 p.m.; panel discussion follows. $8.

Comedy, older adult coming-of-age story. $8-$10.

Various comics from the Bob & Tom radio show. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $29-$35.

Lecture and movie. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

The CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m. $4.

Documentary on technology and its effect on youths. 7 p.m. April 14; 2 p.m. April 16. Free.

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

Modesto Junior College Theatre Department production. Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $8 students and seniors; $10 general. 209-575-6776. http://mjc.tix.com.

Country and classical music together in a comedy about mix-ups and finding the right mix. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $25 adults; $22 seniors; $17 students. 209-536-1778. www.stage3.org.

Merced College Theatre Arts Department production. Merced College Theater, 3600 M St. $15 general; $12 students. 209-386-6644. www.mccd.edu/calendar.

Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the story of cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Can Professor Higgins polish a scrappy street vendor and pass her off as a lady? Lerner and Loewe’s score includes “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and many more. Rated G. East Sonora Theatre. 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. $28-$45.

Monday, April 4-Saturday, April 16, “The Bicycle and Design Exhibition” with reception 5:30 p.m. April 14. Thursday, April 21-Thursday, May 5, “Turlock Regional High School Teachers Exhibition” with reception 5:30 p.m. April 21. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Through Sunday, April 3, “Animal Scapes.” Presented in partnership with AmadorArts, Calaveras County Arts Council and the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance.

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

Through Saturday, April 2, “Artspirit” high school art show. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 22 N. Main St., San Andreas.

www.calaverasarts.org.

Monday, April 4-Friday, April 15, “Turlock Regional High School Art Show” with reception 5:30 p.m. April 15. 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 Friday, May 27, Central California Art Showcase, collaborative spring juried exhibit of local artists. Reception for the artists 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 1, concurrently at both galleries. Awards in Turlock at 6 p.m.; Modesto at 8 p.m. Free. Thursday, April 21, 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, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m. Downtown Modesto.

Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Grandma’s Kitchen,” kitchen items from the 1930s to 1950s. 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.

Thursday, April 21, 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, April 21, 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.

Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.

www.trevinosbarbershop.com.

Ongoing, “Rhett Regina Owings: Monterey Coast.” Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

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

Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24, Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour with 75 artists at various locations in Stanislaus County. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 23; noon-5 p.m. April 24. $10 for map booklet; free age 18 and under.

Through Sunday, May 1, 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.

Allen Birnbach’s photographs create a portrait of ranchers that builds awareness and interest in preserving their way of life. On view in the lobby galleries.

Collaborative show with Central California Art Association’s Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. Spring juried exhibit of local artists. A reception for the artists 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 1, concurrently at both galleries. Awards in Turlock at 6 p.m., Modesto at 8 p.m. Free.

Denver-based photographer Allen Birnbach leads participants with opportunity to photograph at two working ranches. Birnbach’s photos on display now. On April 10, Birnbach will present a free public lecture about his work. $1,095.

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.

Friday, April 8, Blackberry Smoke. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday, April 1, Metal Shop; Saturday, April 2, Shane Dwight; Thursday, April 7, Cottonwood Creek; Friday, April 8, Jank Tones; Saturday, April 9, Thundercover; Thursday, April 14, James Otto. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Andre Morton, Brendan O’Connell, Ira Summer with Sandra Risser headlining. A.J. DeMello will host. 8:20 p.m. Free; donations benefit Love Modesto.

Fifth annual Knights of Columbus event. Giant kite flying demonstrations, kite-making workshops, kite building contests, candy drop and other activities. Merced County sheriff’s Huey helicopter will land to kick off the event. First 500 kids get a free kite. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Livingston Middle School, 101 F St., Livingston.

Fifth annual live music showcase partners with other community arts organizations this year. Nearly a dozen venues across Modesto all month featuring songwriters, instrumentalists and performers from China, India, South Africa and beyond. See www.modestounplugged.com for details. $5-$32 available at door; kids 12 and under free. 209-543-5306.

City of Modesto presents annual celebration of the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Speeches, poetry, cultural dances and community resources. Refreshments provided. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Park’s Maddux Youth Center, 619 Sierra Drive, Modesto. Free. 209-341-2951.

Dubbed “A Pickers Street Faire” with music, collectibles and crafts. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 498 Fifth St., Gustine. 209-733-8050.

Features local celebrity cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, educational wine and food pairing seminars and silent auction. Noon-4 p.m. Garden Breezeway and Wine Caves, Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $40 in advance; $50 at the door. 209-736-1333.

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 by 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.

8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128

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.

Presentation, dinner, dance with music by Progresso. 6 p.m.-midnight. Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $5-$10. 209-595-2133.

Soroptimist International of Modesto’s 28th annual fundraiser; proceeds to benefit community service projects and scholarships. Noon-3:00 p.m. Charity Ballroom, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. $40, advance only. 209-499-0260.

Young Ladies Institute event; proceeds benefit Stanislaus County Center for Human Services. Noon. Our Lady of Fatima Church, 505 W. Granger, Modesto. $15.

A benefit for the Columbia College Hospitality Management Program. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. $55 with reservations; $60 at the door. 209-588-5135.

Monthly event. 8 p.m.-11 a.m. Old Schoolhouse, Broadway and Cemetery Street, Coulterville. Adults $5; children $3. 209-878-3015.

Ninth annual breakfast dinner. 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Escalon. $8 adults; $4 children under 10; free under 5. 209-838-2792.

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.

10 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.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

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.

Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.

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.

The California State Parks, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area conducts hike and boat tour each Saturday and Sunday. Hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns to the ramp about 3:30 p.m.

Seniors Against Financial Exploitation seminar with expert guest speakers, free continental breakfast ans lunch. Registration 8:30 a.m., event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CrossPoint Church, Needham and 12th streets, Modesto. 209-529-3784 or 209-593-6116.

At Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. 1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest. Free. 209-965-3474.

www.dodgeridge.com.

IOOF Hall, 5030 Main St., Coulterville. 209-878-3015. www.coultervillehistorycenter.org.

36th annual “Show and Sale, Orchid Love.” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Orchids and tropical plants on exhibit. Free. Stanislaus Union Elementary School, multipurpose room, 1931 Kiernan Ave., Modesto.

Celebrating the opening of the excursion train riding season. Free. Times vary. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown.

Events include dance 8 p.m. Saturday; rodeo Sunday. $15 adults; $10 children. http://LaGrangeRodeoAssociation.com.

High school students from across the state vie for awards in 17 agriculture career development events. 7:30 a.m. East and West campuses of Modesto Junior College. 209-575-6200.

Celebrating one year, visitors are encourage to explore the center. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. West Campus of Modesto Junior College, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. 209-548-5773. www.mjc.edu/gvm.

Benefits Bret Harte Grad Night 2016. 4 p.m. $25 donation for Grad Night; $5 donation for winner’s pot. Murphys Suites, 143 Highway 4, Murphys. 209-770-6222 or 209-768-9880. ccgradnight.org.

Modesto Junior College reading by Gary Soto. 6:30 p.m. Forum 110, East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free; $2 parking. 209-575-6164.

Proceeds benefit Center for Human Services, Stanislaus County, with fashions by Christina’s Boutiques, Ragamuffin Children’s Clothing. Noon. Our Lady of Fatima Church, 505 W. Granger, Modesto. $15. 209-541-8395.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-533-0593.

Monthly meeting for the guild. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. 209-847-2159.

Modesto Area Partners in Science program on “Everything You Wanted to Know about Climate Change but Were Afraid to Ask.” 6:30 p.m. MJC West Campus, Mary Stuart Rogers Student Center, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. Free.

andersonr@yosemite.cc.ca.us.

Homemade arts and crafts. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch $5. Proceeds benefit Waterford Historical Museum. Highway 132 and Bentley Street, Waterford. 209-404-7916.

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.

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. 209-996-0844. 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.

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

All Stanislaus County students grades K through 12 eligible submit up to three entries. $1 per entry. Postmark deadline April 15. Mail submissions to MoSt Poetry, P.O. Box 578940, Modesto, CA 95357.

This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 2:54 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."