Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Townsend Opera present the dramatic story of a southern belle spinning a web of lies to cover her past. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $10-$68.

Famous fairy tale about the adventures of a very clever, enterprising cat and his poor master. A California Theatre Center presentation. 2 and 4 p.m. $8-$15.

A live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. 7:30 p.m. $29-$99.

Featuring entertainment, a live band, video and presentation of member choice awards. 6 p.m. $100.

Classically trained violinist. 7 p.m. $29-$79.

Author, storyteller, humorist and radio personality. 7:30 p.m. $39-$99.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents the Baroque Era’s most memorable works, featuring a performance of Bach’s Violin Concerto from Concertmaster Dan Flanagan. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. $17-$67.

Spring concert featuring Ryan Murray, conductor, Symphony Orchestra; Anne Martin, conductor, Concert Orchestra and Ella Webb, Wind Specialist. 3 p.m. $5-$10.

Adult themed comedian. 4 p.m. $25-$40.

Jim Henson Company’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series to life on stage. 6:30 p.m. $10-$25.

7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $59-$99.

Blues-rock artist. 8 p.m. $20-$35.

Broadway and television star Linda Purl and award-winning recording artist Lee Lessack sing their way through the music of songwriter Johnny Mercer. 2 p.m. $29-$49.

Five member line-up presents a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live. $25-$55.

Unscripted musical comedy featuring master improvisers gathering made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and creating a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. 8 p.m. $30-$45.

Singer, composer, actor and storyteller. 8 p.m. $29-$79.

Funstrummers ukulele play and sing along. 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. 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.

Jan. 21, Toot Sweet Jazz Band; Feb. 15, Bye Bye Blues Band; March 15, Devil Mountain. Noon jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.\

Hickman Honor Choir presentation. Program will also feature choral highlights from “Frozen.” 7 p.m. Friday, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Hughson High School, 7419 East Whitmore Ave. $5. (209) 322-9719.

Purveyors of a powerful, no-holds-barred roots-rock revival. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

Entertainer, songwriter, recording artist presents “A Tribute to the Music of Patsy Cline.” Part of the Ovations 2015 Performing Artist Series presented by the Calaveras Arts Council. 3 p.m. Bret Harte Performing Arts Centre, 323 Highway 49, Angels Camp. $25 . (209) 754-1774.

Gospel guitarist performs bluegrass to blues and traditional gospel hymns. 5 p.m. First Southern Baptist Church of Ceres, 2813 Don Pedro Road, Ceres. Free will offering. (209) 538-0833.

Laura Ellis performs celebrates iconic leading ladies. Part of the Ripon Arts League 2014-15 concert series. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School multi-use building, 304 N. Acacia Ave. $30 membership fee. (209) 599-7876 or (209) 599-3476.

Merced Symphony winter concert, Ming Luke conducting. 7:30 p.m. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced. $39 adults; $14 student.

All ages concert presented by the Northern California Women’s Music Festival featuring Amy Obenski, Francesca Bavaro, Karmen Buttler, Lovecore, Randy Mirandy, Bethany Joseph. 5 p.m. Cafe Deva, 1202 J Street, Modesto. $10.

Featuring Paul Contos, Bob Secor, Jamie Dubberly, Clint Day, Mario Flores, Mike Rocha and Mic Gillette. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. Columbia College Dogwood Theatre, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora.

Traditional woodwind quintet . Part of the Manteca Kindred Arts Concert Association series. 3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, North and Powers streets, Manteca. $15 adults; $5 under 18. (209) 239-2194 or (209) 823-2570.

Six member classical guitar company featuring graduates and distinguished faculty from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. 3 p.m. Bret Harte Performing Arts Centre, 323 Highway 49, Angels Camp. $25 . (209) 754-1774.

Grace Lieberman’s “Our Musical Valentine” presenting love songs, an audience sing-a-long and a surprise or two. Part of the Sunday Afternoons concert series. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $7-$20. (209) 571-6060.

Jazz artist Rob Verdi performs a program of popular jazz standards and movie and television favorites. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theater, 1574 East Canal Dr., Turlock. $15-$25. (209) 668-1456 or (209) 667-5874.

Fernando Thebaldi, viola 7:30 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Snider Recital Hall, One University Circle, Turlock. $8-$12.

Bluegrass Series Show No. 2. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

With Buck Ford and Strait Country. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

Comedy about love, family and what it takes to grab the gold ring.

Psychological drama which tells the story of Olympic Gold Medal-winning wrestler Mark Schultz, who sees a way out from the shadow of his more celebrated wrestling brother Dave and a life of poverty when he is summoned by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont to move onto his estate and train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

An ambitious young jazz drummer is discovered by an impassioned jazz ensemble instructor who transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life.

7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $25-$38.

Quentin Tarantino’s movie of the 1990s featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta as hit men. A Modesto Film Society presentation. 2 p.m.

Australian guitarist. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. $45 advance; $47 day of show.

Students of MMI’s band program perform music from a wide variety of genres and styles. 3 p.m. $10.

1999 Disney version of Tarzan. Parent Social will follow film presentation at 5:30 p.m. 3 p.m. doors; 4 p.m. film. Free.

Oscar winning film. Story of Virgil Tibbs who is placed under arrest as a suspect in an unusual murder in a small Mississippi town. Modesto Film Society Cinema Club presentation. 2 p.m.

Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.

Parodying the low-budget 1930s British detective movies, Bullshot Crummond features all that is good about Monty Python and Austin Powers. 8 p.m. Jan. 9-10, 16-17, 22-24; 2 p.m. Jan. 18, 25. Center Stage Conservatory, 948 11 St., Modesto. $15 general; $10 students. 209-846-0179.

Two-character play by Eugene O’Neill set in the lobby of a small hotel. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. (209) 536-1778.

Comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. $10-$22. (209) 725-8587.

A jury must decide whether or not to reach a guilty verdict and sentence a 19-year-old defendant to death. Presented by Big Valley Junior High and High School. 7 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday. Big Valley Christian High School, 1020 Pelandale, Modesto. $10 adults; $5 students/children. 209-571-4800.

A children’s show directed by Kitsy Olson. 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. California State University, Stanislaus, Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $3-$5. (209) 667-3959.

Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Kids and Kidettes present and adaptation of Disney’s classic tale. 7 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Downey Auditorium, 1000 Coffee Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 238-6850.

Newman Crows Landing Union School District presentation. Opening Night Dinner Show will be at 6 p.m. Tickets include a Tri Tip dinner with side dishes and souvenir glass. Tickets for opening night limited to 125. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 8. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $30 opening night; $5-$15 other than opening night. (209) 918-6894.

Modesto Performing Arts presentation of the children’s classic about a spider’s attempt to save the life of Wilbur the pig. 2 p.m. Johansen High School Theatre, 641 Norseman Drive, Modesto. $10 adults; $5 children. (209) 338-2100.

Moving and celebratory musical play using hats as a theatrical springboard for an exploration of black history and identity. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. $10-$22. (209) 725-8587.

Women’s varied roles in society are explored in this modern classic comedy about the demands of womanhood. Call for times. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $20. (209) 549-9341.

During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. (209) 536-1778.

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

Jan. 29-Feb.27, “35 Years in Bronze” by Cheryl Barnett. Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu

Through Jan. 30, “New Members Exhibit”; Feb. 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

Feb. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 918 10th St., Modesto. www.thechartreusemuse.com

Feb. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St. www.crowtrading.com

Through Feb. 7, 27th annual fine arts show. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca. (209) 824-3401.

Feb. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

Through Feb. 5, “Varying Views” by Katherine Crinklaw and Marilyn Rose. 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

Feb. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, reception and artist talks, 5:30 p.m. . 909 Tenth St., Modesto.

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: Tuesday-Sunday; noon-4 p.m. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Through Feb. 25, “Our Stories: Mexican-American Experience in Merced”. Museum hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 21st and N streets, Merced.

Through Feb. 12, “Pictures of the Past,” an exhibit of the ceramic work of Rebekah Bogard. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m-5 p.m Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. 435 College Avenue. Free.

Through February, “The Tales of the Yosemite Back Country, Mather Saddle and Pack Station,” operated by the Barnes family since 1929. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 355 E. F St. , Oakdale. $1. www.oakdalecowboymuseum.org

Feb. 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

Feb. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto. www.preservationcoffee.com

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

Through Jan. 29, “Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik: Selfie Determination” exhibit. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 5200 North Lake Road, Merced.

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

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. (209) 984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com/

Jan. 30, Air Supply; Jan. 31, 80’s Rewind; Feb. 6, War; Feb. 13, The Music of Abba: Arrival from Sweden; Feb. 14, Super Valentine’s Jam. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com

Feb. 6, Blues Traveler; Feb. 19, The Chi-Lites featuring Marshall Thompson; march 5, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com

Jan. 23-25, Nathan Owens Band; Jan. 30-31, Brodie Stewart; Jan. 31-Feb. 2, The Spazmatics; Feb. 6-8, Fresh; Feb. 8, Buck Ford; Feb. 13-15, Clean Slate; Feb. 15, Chad Bushnell. 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com

Jan. 24, IBA Championship Boxing; Jan. 31, Banda Machos; Feb. 7, Ralphie May; Feb. 13-14, Roberta Flack; Feb. 21-22, Englebert Humperdinck; Feb. 28, Cung Chuc Tan Xuan. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com

Jan. 23, Albert Cummings; Jan. 24, Crossfire - Tribute to Santana; Jan. 27-28, Craig Wayne Boyd; Jan. 29, Comedy Showcase; Jan. 30, Lee Rocker; Jan. 31, Journey Revisited; Feb. 4, Royal Southern Brotherhood; Feb. 5, James Otto; Feb. 6-7, Busta Groove; Feb. 11, Paul Thorn; Feb. 12-13, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers; Feb. 14, Steel Breeze; Feb. 19, Comedy Showcase; Feb. 20, Maria Muldaur; Feb. 21, Cold Blood; Feb. 26, Steep Ravine; Feb. 27, Mardi Gras Party with Blues Box; Feb. 28, Spazmatics. 19400 Tuolumne Road N.

First Wednesdays, Filmmaker Social Club; Sundays, open mic. 1126 14th St., Modesto.

Jan. 24, Ringing in the New Year Laughs Comedy Show. 8 p.m. 2669 Geer Road, Turlock. $6

Jan. 30, Laughs For the Fun of It comedy show. 8 p.m. 3848 McHenry Ave. Modesto $6.

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 sing along. Open to all age and skill levels, as well as other acoustic instruments. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.turlockukejamz.org

Part of the Sunday Arts Lecture Series. 2 p.m. Free.

Features some 45 pieces, including paintings, drawings and photographs that express the artists’ dreams.

Turlock High School presents improv night. 7 p.m. $5.

Tayo Jolaosho, fellow at the Center for Humanties at UC Merced offers a retrospective of the songs that galvanized South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggles. Part of the Sunday Arts Lecture Series. 2 p.m. Free.

Patrick Langham, director of the Jazz program at UOP leads performances by Stockton area musicians. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10.

Family Friday event. 7 p.m. Free.

Four regional poets present readings of original work, followed by open mic session. 2 p.m. Free

Eighth annual Galt Winter Bird Festival. Friday night celebration dinner, Saturday-Sunday, festival presentations, exhibits, food and tours. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Robert L. McCaffrey Middle School, 997 Park Terrace Dr., Galt. Free. (209) 744-9530.

Fourth annual chocolate festival. 1-4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 509 Algiers St. $12 adults; $5 children 8 and under. (209) 728-3141 or (209) 728-3306.

53rd annual Almond Blossom Festival featuring fun run, parade, art show, carnival and vendors. Various times and locations. Visit http://www.riponchamber.org/news_events/almond_blossom_festival.aspx for specific event times and sites. (209) 599-7519.

Nine unique films aimed to inspire winter adventure. 7-9:30 p.m. $10 general; under 12 free. Jaunt Adventure Gear, 1508 10th St. (209) 622-0261.

Premiere of documentary portraying the time Sam Clemens spent in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. 2:30-8 p.m. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. Free.

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-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $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 - Ripon, 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 - Ripon, 12455 W. Ripon Road. Small donation required. (209) 599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Turlock, 1405 E. Linwood Ave. $2-$6.50. (209) 668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. Last Thursday of month. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. (209) 394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger night. 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$7. (209) 668-9710.

8 a.m.-noon. Saturday. 19th and N streets, Merced. (209) 667-2916.

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 Friday. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. (209) 577-2298.

First Sunday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesday. Denair Community Center , 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. (209) 632-0011. www.sirinc.org

First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. (209) 845-8113.

7-11 a.m. Second Sunday. Oddfellows Hall- La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 74 fundraiser spaghetti feed. Homemade noodles, fresh sauce, sausage and pepper medley, fresh salad and soft drink. 1-5 p.m. VFW Hall Post 5059, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $8 advance; $10 door.

Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association crab cioppino dinner and dance. 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $45. (209) 505-3624.

Supper to honor Robert Burns, regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Hosted by St. Andrews Society of Modesto. Dinner, poetry, music, bagpipes and Haggis. Advance reservations with payment required. Call for time and cost. Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. (209) 529-9430.

Annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. Take-out available. 4:30-7 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Escalon. $8 adults; $4 children 5012; under 5 free. (209) 838-2020.

St. Anthony’s School sixth annual crab feed. Wine and cheese tasting, no-host bar, dancing. Adult-only event. 6-11 p.m. St. Anthony’s School, gymnasium, 323 N. Fremont Ave. Manteca. $50. (209) 823-4513.

Second annual crab and tri-tip feed, 50/50 raffle and general raffle. Proceeds benefit Friends and Youth Services and the Salvation Army. 6 p.m. 1031 Kansas Ave., Modesto. $40. (209) 604-4167.

Memorial Hospital Foundation presents luncheon event. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Martin G. Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. $45. (209) 530-3779.

Father Silva Foundation annual crab feed. All-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, bread, wine and soda. Entertainment and cocktails. 6 p.m. St. Stanislaus Community Center, 1416 Maze Blvd., Modesto. $50 adult; $25 12 and under.

21st annual crabfest with all-you-can-eat crab. Dancing to Livin’, raffle. To go available, $30. 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Howard Training Center, 1424 Stonum Road, Modesto. $45. (209) 593-5618.

Grace Lutheran Church’s third annual crab feed. Dessert auction following dinner. 5 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto. $45 advance; $50 door. (209) 522-8890.

Modesto Lions crab feed. Raffle, auction, prizes. 5 p.m. doors; 6 p.m. dinner. Modesto Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. $40. (209) 484-9229 or (209) 526-6200.

Commemorative Air Force annual crab feed fundraiser. Silent and oral auctions, raffles, no-host bar. Advance tickets only. 5-10 p.m. Modesto Airport - Hangar 1 , 700 Tioga Drive. $40. (209) 605-4313.

Turlock FFA annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Turlock High School Cafeteria, 1600 E. Canal Drive. $6 general; under 6 are free. (209) 667-4061 ext. 3333.

53rd annual Almond Blossom Pancake Breakfast. 6-10 a.m. Grange Hall, 827 Ripona Ave., Ripon. $7 advance; $8 door; $5 children.

Greater Modesto Kiwanis Club crap and cioppino feed. No-host cocktails available. 4:30 p.m. doors; 5-8 p.m. dinner. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto $45. (209) 480-1824 or (209) 531-8266.

Ahepa Chapter 246 22nd annual Crab Feed. 5 p.m. Vespers, 6-7 p.m. no-host bar; 7 p.m. dinner. Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto $40 adults; $20 13 and under, advance; $45 adults; $25 13 and under, door. (209) 545-1787.

Bilingual stories, Songs and Rhymes for Preschoolers and their families. Presented by the Cesar Chavez Committee. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Los Banos Library, 1312 Seventh St. Free. (209) 826-5254.

Stories and songs for ages 3-6. Storytime is followed by “Stay and Play, Play and Learn.” 10 a.m. Thursdays. Salida Branch Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7315.

Stories and songs for children under 3. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Salida Branch Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7315.

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. Each month club members will be invited to discuss various books, participate in crafts and watch excerpts from films. Refreshments available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second Friday Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-5507.

Antique aircraft display. Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Saturdays. Modesto City County Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1. (209) 526-5868. www.cafvalleysquadron.org

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. (209) 620-6312.

Jan. 24, Pasta Dinner Fundraiser, 4:30-8:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youth 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.

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. 2nd, 3rd and 4th 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. Free. (209) 523-2800.

Valley Super Singles weekly social time for singles age 50 and older. Call for locations. 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Various locations (209) 550-0919.

Oakdale Grange #435 presents Bunko Nite. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. First Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $10 per person, donation. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.

Sonora Writers Group meeting. Call for location. 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday Various locations (209) 734-8097.

The Camellia Society of Modesto meetings. All interested in camellias and seeking to learn about camellia culture are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Some meeting topics this season will include: bugs, square gardening, herbs and water gardens. 1:30 p.m. Second Sundays. One Church Bethel Campus Free. (209) 522-0147 or (209) 576-0831.

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

Guided tours of the museum’s collections of wagons and carriages. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $2.50-$5 museum admission, tours free. (209) 736-2963.

Friends of the Turlock Library annual used book sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. First United Methodist Church, 1660 Arbor Way, Turlock. Free admission. (209) 634-3592.

Oakdale Lions Club Poker and 50/50 Black Jack Tournament. Must be at least 21 to participate. Door and raffle prizes. Full bar is available. Entry fee includes lunch. $60 entry fee. 11 a.m. doors; noon, play begins. Oakdale Rodeo Grounds, 1624 E. F St. (209) 606-7285.

49th annual swap meet. Food and drink available at concession stands. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $10 Saturday; $5 Sunday; under 12 are free. (209) 571-1232.

Just Friends performs Waltz, swing, fox trot, Latin and polka music for dancing. Rumba lesson by Jaime and Alia. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. $8. Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St. (209) 723-0839.

Team In Training North San Joaquin Summer Kick Off event. Registration accepted to train for one of the summer events. 6 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L. St., Modesto Free. (209) 522-1800.

Annual fundraiser for the Oakdale Library. One mile and 5K runs. 7-10 a.m. $15 pre-registration; $20 race day registration. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First St. (209) 602-8821.

21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration featuring civil rights leader Julian Bond as the keynote speaker. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. program. Modesto Junior College, Performing Arts and Media Center, 435 College Ave., Modesto Free. (209) 402-4191

Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners Guild monthly meeting with presentation by Barbara Shapiro titled “Sources of Inspiration.” Visitors welcome. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. (209) 588-1514.

The Studio 49 Fiber Arts Group monthly meeting. Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, anything related to the fiber arts. Visitors welcome. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. Free. (209) 533-0593.

Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Jacob’s Fine Dining , 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.

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.

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.

Ballroom dances and lesson. 7-10:30 p.m. third Fridays. Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. $5 members, $10 for nonmembers. (209) 814-6701. www.modestoballroomclub.org

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

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

Workshops 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, Oakdale. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. (209) 236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org

Waltz, Latin, swing, polka and fox trot. Refreshments available. 2-5 p.m. Fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W 15th St. $8. (209) 723-0839.

This story was originally published January 21, 2015 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."