Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Play by Darrah Cloud, chronicling women and struggles with physical and psychological abuse and violence. 7:30 p.m. $10-$40.

Play by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Times vary. $39-$99.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra, performs Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. 8 p.m. $37-$92.

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 2 p.m. $10 general admission; $5 youths.

Talent show featuring youth and adult contestants in ballet folklorico dance groups and mariachi/ranchera singers. 7 p.m. $12-$20.

Picking Up the Pieces tour. New songs from her upcoming studio album, with special guest Griffin House. 7 p.m. $49-$89.

Comedy for a cause supporting the Carlos Vieira Foundation helping families with autism. 7 p.m. $20-$100.

Sponsored by ModestoView in search of the cleanest comic in the Valley. 8 p.m. $12-$20.

Comedy show with a twist. And special guest Taylor Tomlinson. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

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: 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.

Four musicians playing five- and six-stringed electric violins, viola and cello. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $25 general admission; $15 students. 209-634-0788 or 209-667-5874. www.turlockconcert.org/tickets.php.

Fundraiser for local nonprofit Omega Nu. 7 p.m. Old Fisherman’s Club, 10800 Maze Blvd., Modesto. $50-$52. https://omeganupresents.com.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with “Our Nation’s Nature.” 7 p.m. Merced College Theater, 3600 M St., Merced. $5-$10. www.mariposaartscouncil.org/mariposa-symphony-orchestra

Scottish, Irish and American folk tunes. 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Coulterville United Methodist Church on Highway 49, Coulterville. Free. 209-848-1216.

Four different looks at the works and social impact of the English poet, playwright. Free.

Special showing on 35-mm film. Private investigator searches for a missing woman from the past and finds self. $8-$10.

Sundance Film Festival selection about a food critic Jonathan Gold seeking out ethnic foods in Los Angeles. $8-$10.

True story of Srinivasa Ramunujan, a mathematician whose genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Trinity College, Cambridge University. $8-$10.

The Modesto Film Society presents a 1947 classic of love and murder. Features stars Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. 2 p.m. $8.

Sports documentary on the Central Catholic Raiders and their four consecutive state football appearances. Filmed by local and NFL cinematographer Dean Camara and narrated by ESPN personality Herman Edwards. 7 p.m. Free.

An official 2016 Sundance Film Festival selection. Documentary by director Josh Fox on the effects of global warming and climate change on communities around the world. $8-$10.

A film on finding oneself after the death of a spouse and a new purpose in life. Stars Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne. $8-$10.

The CareMore Senior Film Series. A 1959 classic directed by Michael Gordon. Stars Rock Hudson and Doris Day as they fall in love over a telephone line though they despise each other. 10:30 a.m. $4.

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

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.

Shakespeare Under the Stars series. California State University, Stanislaus, Amphitheater, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 6:30 gates open; 8 p.m. performance. Free. 209-668-3958.

Sierra Repertory Theater presents the musical biography of country music legend Hank Williams. Fallon House Theater, 11175 Washington St., Columbia State Historic Park. $20-$32. 209-532-3120.

www.sierrarep.com.

Saturday, May 14, Figure Drawing with Daniel Edwards. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $80. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Wednesday, May 11-Thursday, June 30, Graduating BFA Seniors and Recent Works with reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12. Noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; noon-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 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, May 27, Graduating Seniors Exhibition and Annual Sculpture Yard Show. 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.

May 2-31, guest artist Henrietta Sparkman, with reception Thursday, May 19, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 1-9 p.m. with Third Thursday Art Walk; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Friday, May 27, Central California Art Showcase, collaborative spring juried exhibit of local artists. Thursday, May 19, 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, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

May 12, Art Around Town, six businesses featuring art. www.facebook.com/ArtAroundTownTurlock.

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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, May 19, 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.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley.

Open Paint Wednesdays, May 11, May 18 and May 25. 10 a.m. Gallery hours: Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 145 Stone Stree, Copperopolis.

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.

Collaborative show with Central California Art Association’s Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. Spring juried exhibit of local artists. Free.

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.

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

Friday, May 6, Tempest; Saturday, May 7, Jeremy McComb; Thursday-Friday, May 12-13, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers; Saturday, May 14, Steel Breeze; Thursday, May 19, Marie Miller and Kris Allen; Friday, May 20, Mustache Harbor; Saturday, May 21, Garage Boys; Thursday, May 26, Harvest Gold; Friday-Saturday, May 27-28, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Charity fundraiser for the Lymphoma Leukemia Society. Free; donations accepted. 6 p.m. doors; 6:30 p.m. food; 7:30 p.m. show. Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-531-3517.

Charity fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter. With headliner Mark Smalls and friends. Free; donations accepted. 8 p.m. Mature content. Queen Bean Coffee House, 1126 14th St., Modesto. 209-521-8000. www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CAN.

Variety of cultures celebrated with family activities, art exhibits, face painting, bounce houses, guest speakers, music, refreshments and community resource booths. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mellis Park, 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto. Also, a Mother’s Day celebration will be held inside King-Kennedy Memorial Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 209-341-2951.

11 a.m.-1 p.m Crows Landing Road from Olivero Road to Glenn Avenue with floats featuring local businesses, youth groups, horses and more. Free. 209-604-4167.

Live entertainment, car and truck show, food booths, crafts and collectibles, exhibits and more. Parade on Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Ceres. Free. www.ceresstreetfaire.org.

Parade and rodeo sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse. Saturday will feature a 10 a.m. parade in historic downtown Sonora on Washington Street. Saturday and Sunday rodeo at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds begins 2 p.m. both days. Sunday will include a Mother’s Day Brunch. www.motherloderoundup.com.

Featuring more than 125 beers to sample, food trucks on site, music by Flying Blind, along with art from Art Expressions of San Joaquin. This is a 21-and-older event. Noon-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $35 advanced; $45 door; $15 for designated drivers. www.cvbrewfest.com.

Waterford celebrates history with parade, pony rides, train rides, music, vendors and food. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Waterford. Free. 209-874-1028.

Annual jumping frog competition and county fair with food, exhibits, entertainment, rodeo, destruction derby, livestock, arena events, vendor booths and more. Little Texas performs Friday. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 8 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $7-$15. www.frogtown.org.

Columbia State Historic Park’s annual living history event with more than 150 costumed volunteers. Visitors experience the events and environment of an 1850s mining camp re-created in detail from the clothing, food and tasks to entertainment. Food, drink and other items for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $7; $2 age 12 and under. www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia.

Cycling fest features free children’s bike helmets, bounce houses, rock climbing, vendor booths, BMX bike demos, races and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. I Street, between 10th and 12th streets. Free. 209-571-5193. Criterium runs in conjunction with the festival and offers a variety of race categories from beginner and child to professional. Races begin and end at the corner of 13th and I streets at 8 a.m. 209-605-7315.

Sip wine and enjoy gourmet food in downtown Twain Harte at this annual event benefiting the community projects of Soroptimist of Twain Harte. Silent auction, live auction, music, raffle and more. Meadow Plaza, 23000 Meadow Lane. 5-7 p.m. $35. 209-928-1616.

Annual festival with arts and crafts, Chocolate Avenue, food, fun runs, car show, kids activities, vendors, entertainment and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Wood Park, Highways 120 and 108, Oakdale. Tickets $4 advance; $5-$6 at the door; free ages 12 and under.

www.oakdalechamber.com.

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.

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.

Mother’s Day breakfast, Sunday, May 8. 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.

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

Annual car show sponsored by Lake Tulloch Lions Club. 5 p.m doors; 7 p.m. event. Copper Town Square on Highway 4, Copperopolis. Free. 209-785-6219 or 209-785-7858.

www.hotcoppercarshow.com.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 10501 Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free 5 and under. 209-984-3115.

www.railtown1897.org.

Modesto American Legion presents Michael D. Anderson Jr. School Medal Awards dinner, honoring students from 16 area schools. 5:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz, Modesto. $8. 209-522-7474.

Fundraiser for the Howard Training Center. Wine tasting and hors d’oevres. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Howard Training Center, 1424 Stonum Road, Modesto. $40 presale, 21 and over only. 209-593-5618.

Turlock Chamber of Commerce event with live music from The Blues Box Bayou Band. 7-9 p.m. Assyrian American Civic Club, 2168 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. $100, advance only. 209-632-2221.

Daily excursion rides. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown.

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.

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Healthy Aging Association will have wellness information booths, tai chi and multiple ways to get you moving. Registration 7:30 a.m.; event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. 209-523-2800. www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.

Costumed heroes from “Star Wars,” Marvel, DC with special guest Sonic the Hedgehog 10 a.m.-noon. Comic book artists 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free comic books all day. Event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bonanza Books and Comics, 2306 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-529-0415. www.bonanzabooks.net.

Guest Laverne Waddington. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. 209-588-1514. www.mlwsguild.org.

Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center free program for older adults on nutrition and physical activity. 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St., Riverbank. 209-523-2800. www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.

Hosted by the Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9946. Relive prom or create new memories. Atwater VFW Post, 1388 Broadway, Atwater. $35 couple; $17.50 singles; presale only. 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 209-358-7224 or 209-225-6380.

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.

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.

This story was originally published May 3, 2016 at 2:45 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."