Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 ▪ Friday-Saturday, May 13-14
Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony.” 8 p.m. $37-$92.
MYSO FINALE CONCERT ▪ Saturday, May 14
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 2 p.m. $10 general admission; $5 youths.
TALENT VIVO EN EL VALLE! ▪ Saturday, May 14
Talent show featuring youth and adult contestants in ballet folklorico dance groups and mariachi/ranchera singers. 7 p.m. $12-$20.
JEWEL ▪ Sunday, May 15
Picking Up the Pieces tour. New songs from her upcoming studio album, with special guest Griffin House. 7 p.m. $49-$89.
PORTUGUESE KIDS ▪ Thursday, May 19
Comedy for a cause supporting the Carlos Vieira Foundation helping families with autism. 7 p.m. $20-$100.
CLEAN COMEDY COMPETITION ▪ Friday, May 20
Sponsored by ModestoView in search of the cleanest comic in the Valley. 8 p.m. $12-$20.
TIM HAWKINGS ▪ Saturday, May 21
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.
MUSIC
UKULELE PLAY-ALONG ▪ Ongoing
Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216.
UKULELE LESSONS ▪ Ongoing
Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. 209-505-3216.
GOLDEN VALLEY CHORUS ▪ Ongoing
Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.
MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK SUNSHINE STRUMMERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
STANISLAUS STATE VOCAL CONCERT ▪ Friday, May 13-Saturday, May 14
Stanislaus State Choral Ensembles and MSO Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell and Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.
STANISLAUS STATE MUSIC CONCERT ▪ Tuesday, May 17
Stanislaus State annual Student Composition and New Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell and Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.
STANISLAUS STATE PERCUSSION CONCERT ▪ Wednesday, May 18
7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell and Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.
GOLD COUNTRY SINGERS ▪ Thursday, May 19, and Saturday, May 21
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.
STANISLAUS STATE DANCE CONCERT ▪ Friday-Saturday, May 20-21
8 p.m. Main Stage Theater, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.
UKULELE PLAY DAY ▪ Saturday, May 21
Funstrummers and guests. Three morning workshops taught by guest instructors and a band scramble. Sandwiches and salads potluck. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Church of Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $30. 209-505-3216. www.funtrummers.com.
ZYDECO DANCE PARTY ▪ Saturday, May 28
Dance lessons with Zydeco Ted, live music by The Bluesbox Bayou Band. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $10. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. 209-526-3096.
MOBAND CONCERT SERIES ▪ Friday, June 9
“Rev It Up.” Graffiti kickoff, featuring music by rock ’n’ roll legends Huey Lewis, Buddy Holly and others. 8 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.
THE STATE THEATRE
SHAKESPEARE AT THE STATE ▪ Through Sunday, May 15
Four different looks at the works and social impact of the English poet, playwright. Free.
FILM: “TOO LATE” ▪ Friday, May 6-Wednesday, May 18
Special showing on 35-mm film. Private investigator searching for a missing woman, from past, and finds self. $8-$10.
FILM: “CITY OF GOLD” ▪ Through Tuesday, May 17
Sundance Film Festival selection about a food critic Jonathan Gold seeking out ethnic foods in Los Angeles. $8-$10.
FILM: “THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY” ▪ Friday, May 13-Saturday, May 21
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.
FILM: “THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI” ▪ Sunday, May 15
The Modesto Film Society presents a 1947 classic of love and murder. Features stars Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. 2 p.m. $8.
FILM: “CHASING FOUR: THE STORY OF THE CC RAIDERS” ▪ Tuesday, May 17
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 Herm Edwards. 7 p.m. Free.
FILM: “HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD” ▪ Friday, May 20-Friday, May 27
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.
FILM: “THE MEDDLER” ▪ Friday, May 20-Friday, June 3
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.
FILM: “PILLOW TALK” ▪ Saturday, May 21
The CareMore Senior Film Series. A 1959 classic directed by Michael Gordon, stars Rock Hudson and Doris Day falling in love over a telephone line though they despise each other. 10:30 a.m. $4.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOWCASE ▪ Sunday, May 22
Live performances by thespians, musicians, songbirds and hoofers. 1 p.m. $10.
FILM: “THE FAMILY FANG” ▪ Friday, May 27-Friday, June 3
Adult siblings with an unusual upbringing return home to look for their eccentric parents. Ensemble cast: Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman, Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett. $8-$10.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY” ▪ Through Sunday, May 15
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.
“SUMMER SURVIVAL IMPROV SHOW” ▪ Friday, May 13-Sunday, May 21
Modesto JC Theatre Department presents a Summer Survival Improv Show directed by professor of theatre arts Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell. MJC West Campus-Cabaret West Theater, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $10 general; $8 students/seniors. 209-575-6621. www.mjc.tix.com.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN ▪ 209-667-3958
Through Thursday, June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition and Print Show; 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.
BUILDING IMAGINATION CENTER ▪ 209-668-3958
Through Thursday, June 30, Graduating BFA Seniors and Recent Works. Mondays-Wednesdays; noon-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 135 W Main St., Turlock.
C’EST JOLI ▪ 209-324-7111
Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS, GALLERY ▪ 209-668-3958
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.
CAROLYN HUFF PHOTOGRAPHY ▪ 209-918-6627
Through June 29, guest artist Henrietta Sparkman with reception 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.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
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.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-9303
Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.
GUSTINE MUSEUM ▪ 209-854-6455
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.
HART LANE STUDIO ▪ 209-480-6950
Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.
McHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-577-5366
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.
PEER RECOVERY ART PROJECT ▪ 209-581-1695
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.
PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA ▪
Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.
www.preservationcoffee.com.
REMEMBER WHEN ▪ 209-544-1385
Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
STILL SMOKING ▪ 209-574-0681
Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.
TREVINO’S BARBER SHOP ▪ 209-988-4612
Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.
www.trevinosbarbershop.com.
TURLOCK ART GALLERY ▪ 209-634-8911
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.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUES ▪ 209-523-3000
Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.
TOWN HALL ARTS ▪ 209-785-2050
Oil Painting with Jim Toenjes, Friday-Saturday, May 13-14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Open Paint Wednesdays, May 18 and May 25, 10 a.m. Gallery hours: Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 145 Stone St., Copperopolis.
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK UKE JAMZ ▪ Second Saturdays
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.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART SHOWCASE ▪ Through May 27
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.
CASINOS
CHICKEN RANCH ▪ 800-752-4646
16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.
THUNDER VALLEY ▪ 877-468-8777
1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.
JACKSON RANCHERIA ▪ 800-822-9466
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.
www.jacksoncasino.com.
RED HAWK CASINO ▪ 888-573-3495
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.
CACHE CREEK ▪ 800-772-2243
14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.
BLACK OAK CASINO ▪ 877-747-8777
Friday, May 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.
COMEDY
STAND UP FOR CHARITY ▪ Friday, May 13
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.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
CENTRAL VALLEY BREWFEST ▪ Saturday, May 14
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 WESTERN HERITAGE DAY ▪ Saturday, May 14
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.
CALAVERAS COUNTY FAIR AND JUMPING FROG JUBILEE ▪ Thursday-Sunday, May 19-22
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.
DIGGINS TENT TOWN 1852 ▪ Thursday-Sunday, May 19-22
Columbia State Historic Park’s annual living history event with more that 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.
FAMILY CYCLING FESTIVAL AND CRITERIUM ▪ Saturday, May 21
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.
TWAIN HARTE A LA CARTE ▪ Saturday, May 21
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. Call 209-928-1616.
OAKDALE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ▪ Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22
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.
ART & WINE FESTIVAL ▪ Saturday, May 28
Artists present a variety of wares while winemakers offer a taste of the region. Food and entertainment also planned. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mariposa County Courthouse lawn, 5088 Bullion St., Mariposa. mariposarotary.org.
SPRING PEDDLERS FAIRE ▪ Saturday-Sunday, May 28-29
More than 60 booths of antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items, foods, vintage jewelry and more. The Volunteer Fire Department serves local beers and a variety of homemade food. Lion’s Club holds a pancake breakfast both days from 8-11 a.m. Faire is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free. Downtown Arnold. www.gocalaveras.com.
FOOD & FUN
SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN ▪ Ongoing
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.
VFW BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $7. 209-537-3360.
VFW DINNER ▪ Ongoing
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.
HISTORY CENTER BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.
RIPON VFW FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
RIPON VFW WEDNESDAY LUNCH ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK VFW HAMBURGER NIGHTS ▪ Ongoing
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 HAMBURGER NIGHTS ▪ Ongoing
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.
MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.
FOE BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.
STEAK NIGHT ▪ Ongoing
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.
KNIGHTS FERRY BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.
TURLOCK SONS IN RETIREMENT LUNCH ▪ Ongoing
Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011.
www.sirinc.org.
ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128.
SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB ▪ Ongoing
50-plus club. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.
MODESTO FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.
COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free 209-499-8273.
LOBSTERFEST ▪ Friday, May 13
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.
MJC FOUNDATION ▪ Friday, May 13
Foundation fundraiser with wine, beer and gourmet food tasting. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center, West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $35 advance; $40 door. 209-575-6068 or 209-575-6270. www.mjc.edu/athletics.
ONE TABLE COMMUNITY DINNER ▪ Sunday, May 15
Presented by Datapath and United Way of Stanislaus County. Alfresco community dining experience, with proceeds going to United Way’s Graduation Coach program. 6 p.m. Local businesses on 15th Street between J and K streets, Modesto. $125. www.onetablemodesto.com. 209-523-4562.
ODDS & ENDS
RAILTOWN 1897 TRAIN RIDES ▪ Ongoing
Daily excursion rides. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown.
CLASSIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS ▪ Ongoing
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.
AIRCRAFT DISPLAY ▪ Ongoing
9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.
AIRPLANE EXHIBIT ▪ Ongoing
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.
REO SPEECH TRAIN, TOASTMASTERS ▪ Ongoing
6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.
SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK ▪ Ongoing
Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.
SWEAT FITNESS ▪ Ongoing
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 ▪ Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.
TALK OF THE TOWN TOASTMASTERS ▪ Ongoing
7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.
YOUNG AT HEART EXERCISE ▪ Ongoing
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.
TOASTMASTERS WINNING WITH WORDS ▪ Ongoing
Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.
SUPER SINGLES ▪ Ongoing
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.
BUNKO NITE ▪ Ongoing
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.
WRITERS GROUP MEETING ▪ Ongoing
Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 209-734-8097.
WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP ▪ Ongoing
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.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
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.
CAMELLIA SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.
SENIOR, SENIOR PROM ▪ Saturday, May 14
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.
CALAVERAS BIG TREES ASSOCIATION ▪ Through Sunday, May 22
Saturday, May 21, “Roosevelt’s Tree Army” lecture on civilian conservation corp; Sunday May, 22, workshop “Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases,” 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Jack Knight Hall, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold. $10 entry into park. 209-795-1196.
“DIVAS OF DRAG” ▪ Saturday, June 11
Fundraiser benefiting MoPRIDE Inc. Drag show including food, drinks and games. The Prospect Theater, 1214 K St., Modesto. $20 advance; $25 door; VIP $30. 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 209-985-9220 or jwelsh01@aol.com.
CALAVERAS FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Wednesday, Sept. 14
Second Wednesdays of the month. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. 209-256-6506 or odmo@comcast.net.
DANCE CLUBS
RIVERBANK GOLDEN AGERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK SENIOR CENTER DANCE ▪ Ongoing
7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.
VALLEY SUPER SINGLES ▪ Ongoing
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.
FOREVER YOUNG DANCE CLUB ▪ Ongoing
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.
MANTECA SENIOR DANCE ▪ Ongoing
Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.
USA DANCE BALLROOM DANCING ▪ Ongoing
Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.
ROUND ROBINS ▪ Ongoing
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.
TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS ▪ Ongoing
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.
SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE AND POTLUCK ▪ Ongoing
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.
SKIRTS N’ FLIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB ▪ Ongoing
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.
MERCED SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE ▪ Ongoing
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.
MODESTO TANGO ▪ Ongoing
Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Ralston’s Goat, 1001 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571 or www.modestotango.com.
This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 3:31 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."