Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Pointe of Dance Studio presents annual recital showcase. 6 p.m. $16-$30.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents Disney scenes set to live music. Guest conductor David Lockington, with guest vocalists. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. $37-$92.

Off-Broadway hit of an unemployed actor, thrust into a relationship with Barbra Streisand, that tries his patience. 8 p.m. $20.

Graffiti summer concert featuring iconic band from the past. 8 p.m. $19-$59.

Modesto Performing Arts presents the iconic stage musical, a satire on American society, set in 1958. $19-$34.

The Dance Academy presents its positive dance production, benefiting Autism Speaks. 11 a.m and 6 p.m. $15-$35.

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: 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.

“Destination Modesto!” program features a variety of music. 7 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. $10; $25 family of four.

www.opushandbell.org.

“Rev It Up” Graffiti kickoff, featuring music by rock ’n’ roll legends Huey Lewis, Buddy Holly and others. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free.

www.moband.org.

Greg Adams and the East Bay Soul. Honky tonk, country swing. $99. 5:30 p.m. Lucca Winery, 16265 E. River Road, Ripon. www.red-tie.org.

“Big Ticket,” featuring musical greats you would pay a big-ticket price to hear, including Paul McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Diamond and Cher. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

Fridays: June 10, Chains Required; July 1, John Covert’s Crystal Image Band; Aug. 5, Free Fahlen; Sept. 2, Plan B. 4 p.m. dinner, $12; 5:30 p.m. show. Murphys Community Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. Concert free. 209-728-8183. www.visitmurphys.com.

Rockslide. Classic rock and blues. 6:30-8 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, Copperopolis. Free. www.calaverasarts.org.

Wicked Sister. Original songs as well as covers. 6:30-8 p.m. The Hub, 1225 Oak Circle, Arnold. Free.

www.calaverasarts.org.

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.

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.

Set in 18th-century English society, a widow gets into trouble being a matchmaker for her daughter and herself. $8-$10.

Special 35-mm showing of hometown filmmaker George Lucas’ coming-of-age story set in the 1960s. 4 p.m. $3.

The B93 Big Summer Show presents live music from MAGIC!, Nick Fradiani and others. Doors 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. $35 advance; $38 at door.

A musical and movie tribute to Prince with live music, dancing and purple attire. Special screening of “Purple Rain.” Doors 6 p.m.; music 6:30 p.m.; movie 7:30 p.m. $15.

Luv2Dance Studio presents student dancers, ages 3 to 70s. Doors 1 p.m.; show 2 p.m. $12.

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

Sierra Repertory Theatre production steeped in the works of 19th-century Russian playwright Anton Chekhov but with decidedly modern sensibilities. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays; 2 and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Sierra Repertory Theatre, East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $32-$37. 209-532-3120. www.sierrarep.org.

Betty is looking forward to her summer at the ocean. But Trudy, whom she knows only slightly, chatters incessantly; and then there are the other housemates. Death, destruction and mayhem – Betty finds it all in her seaside retreat. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $17-$25. www.stage3.org.

Center Stage Kids production looking into the delightful and sometimes dramatic moments of growing up. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. $10-$25. 209-765-1100. www.centerstagekids.net.

Fundraiser benefiting MoPRIDE Inc. Drag show including food, drinks and games. 7-10:30 p.m. The Prospect Theater, 1214 K St., Modesto. $20 advance; $25 door; VIP $30. 209-985-9220. jwelsh01@aol.com.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical travels with the Frake family as they leave the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Oscar-winning score includes “It Might as Well Be Spring,” “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” and the title song. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays. Sierra Repertory Theatre’s Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. www.sierrarep.org.

The film that started it all. 4 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St. $3. 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

Modesto Area Street Rod Association’s classic car show. The Hot Rods Band performs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave. Free. 209-521-6607.

Car shows at different locations each night. See www.midvalleychevy.com for locations. 5-8 p.m. Free.

New inductees will be honored on the Graffiti walk of fame. 7 p.m. 10th Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. Free.

Music from the 1950s-’60s. 8 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

Expanded route from downtown to McHenry Avenue to Orangeburg Avenue and back to downtown. Thousands of classic cars, hot rods and street rods. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Music after the Kiwanis Parade. 9-11 p.m. 10th Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. Free.

Classic rock hitmakers from the 1950s-’60s. 8 p.m. Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St. $19-$59. 209-338-2100.

Presented by North Modesto Kiwanis. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Municipal Golf Course, 400 Tuolumne Blvd. $10 adults, free 12 and under. 888-746-9763.

Barbecue, classic cars and live music. 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Free. 209-577-3093.

Dress as your favorite character from the film and enjoy the screening with contests, giveaways. State Theatre, 1307 J St. $5. 209-527-4697.

1950s-’60s music, root beer floats, contests and fireworks after the game as the Nuts take on the Inland Empire. Game time 7:05 p.m. John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive. $6-$12. www.modestonuts.com.

Bands, rat rods, live art, vendors. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza. Free. 209-581-1695.

Classic cars, custom hot rods, music, food for purchase. 9 a.m. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. Free. 209-529-0366.

Through Thursday, June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition and Print Show. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Through Thursday, June 30, Graduating BFA Seniors and Recent Works. 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.

Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Through Wednesday, June 29, guest artist Henrietta Sparkman. 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.

Saturday, June 1-Saturday, June 25, annual photography show. Awards ceremony 4 p.m. June 25. Viewing hours 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca. Free.

www.dfvtastingroom.com.

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.

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

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.

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.

Images drawn from the collections of the CSU Stanislaus library and the Turlock Historical Society, the exhibition looks at the concept of community as represented through our region’s historic architecture, in the Ferrari Gallery. Free.

Second annual exhibition features artwork created by children ages 5-14, in the Ferrari Gallery. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 10.

Summer art camps for children ages 7-11. Members receive 10 percent off registration fees.

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, June 3, The Purple Ones; Saturday, June 4, Fast Times; Thursday, June 9, Nickel Slots from Sacramento. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Friday, June 3, Josh Turner; Saturday, June 25, Crystal Gayle. 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Patterson’s 46th annual celebration with an antique farm equipment show, downtown vendors, food booths, parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, kids games and teen zone, historical displays and live entertainment. 5-11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Patterson. 209-892-3118.

35th annual games presented by Modesto St. Andrews Society. Athletic events, rugby, bagpipers, Celtic music, children’s games, dancing, heritage and history information, Avenue of the Clans, vendors, food and beverage booths. Tuolumne River Regional Park. $15; free ages 10 and under. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. standrewsmodesto.org.

Annual organic farm festival and river fair. River fair on Saturday only with kayak excursions, crafts, geocaching, fishing lessons and more. Pick and Gather both days with activities, live music on three stages, dance and storytelling, food, demos, storytelling, artisans, dancers, a farmers and craft market, alternative energy showcase and more. 10 a.m. to dark Saturday, $10 general, $5 children and seniors; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, $5 general, $2 children and seniors. River Dance Farms, 12230 Livingston Cressey Road, Livingston. riverdancefarms.com.

Third annual event presented by Twain Harte Rotary. Parade at 9 a.m. Fest features outhouse races and a craft fair with food, music, beer and wine, children’s games. Event is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. Free. 209-586-1225.

Live music by Plan B, vendors, children’s activities, wagon rides, food and – of course –plenty of fresh strawberries. Beer, wine and strawberry drinks. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. 209-785-2050.

Celebration of Jewish food and culture with kosher pastrami sandwiches and deli sides; bake sale and the gift shop open. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $15 lunch with eat-in and take-out options. 209-571-6060.

Livestock exhibits, grandstand events, carnival games, rides and food. Concert artists include Jimmy Needham, The Long Run Eagles tribute, Tower of Power, Lonestar and Banda Machos. 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday-Friday; 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. $7 ages 6 years and over; parking $5. 209-722-1506.

mercedcountyfair.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.

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. Perko’s, 3848 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.

Every Tuesday. 4:30-8 p.m. Live bands, food and more. Library Park, 100 Manteca Ave., Manteca. 209-823-6121. joann@manteca.org,

www.manteca.org.

Second Wednesdays of the month. 4-7 p.m. UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. 209-256-6506. odmo@comcast.net.

Daily excursion rides. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.

Shows every Tuesday-Sunday. Performances vary. 7 p.m. Yosemite Theater, 9035 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park. $10 general; under 12 free. 415-434-1782.

yosemiteconservancy.org.

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. 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.

Lecture “California’s Golden Geology of the Sierra Nevada” presented by Nancy Muleady Mecham. Jack Knight Hall, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold. $10 entry into park. 209-795-1196.

Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. Lecture by researcher Robert Oakley on “The Great Flood of 1862.” 4 p.m. IOOF Building, 5030 Main St., Coulterville. Free. 209-878-3750.

Huge one-day indoor-outdoor sale with thousands of items. Centenary Church, McHenry, between Norwegian and Tokay Avenues. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 209-878-3750. Free.

Delta Tule Trekkers walks through Calaveras Big Trees State Park. 8 a.m.-noon. Barbecue planned both days. Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 1170 E. Highway 4, Arnold. Free. 209-931-0557.

www.deltatuletrekkers.org.

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. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

Sunday dance featuring music by Just Friends and a free samba slide dance lesson. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W. 15th St. $8. 209-723-0839.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Ralston’s Goat, 1001 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

This story was originally published May 31, 2016 at 1:15 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."