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Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

GRAFFITI SUMMER

KIWANIS CLASSIC CAR PARADE ▪  Friday, June 10

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.

ELVIS TRIBUTE EXTRAVAGANZA ▪  Friday, June 10

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

KINGSMEN, SURFARIS & TOKEN ▪  Saturday, June 11

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

AMERICAN GRAFFITI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL ▪  Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12

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., Modesto. $10 adults; free 12 and under. 888-746-9763.

BACK TO GRAFFITI AT THE FRUIT YARD ▪  Friday-Saturday, June 17-18

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.

“GREASE” SINGALONG ▪  Saturday, June 18

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

MODESTO NUTS GRAFFITI NIGHT ▪  Saturday, June 18

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, Modesto. $6-$12.

www.modestonuts.com.

GRAFFITI SUMMER BOP AND GREASERS BALL ▪  Saturday, June 18

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

NINTH ANNUAL ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW ▪  Sunday, June 26

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

ART

ART SPACE ON MAIN ▪  209-667-3958

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.

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.

CAROLYN HUFF PHOTOGRAPHY ▪  209-918-6627

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.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪  209-529-3369

Thursday, June 16, 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.

DELICATO VINEYARDS ▪  209-824-4500

Through 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.

DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪  209-529-9303

Thursday, June 16, 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.

MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER ▪  209-388-1090

Arts and Spirits paint and wine workshops, 5:30-8:30 p.m. third Fridays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 645 W. Main St., Merced. Free.

PEER RECOVERY ART PROJECT ▪  209-581-1695

Thursday, June 16, 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, June 16, 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, June 16, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

TREVINO’S BARBER SHOP ▪  209-988-4612

Thursday, June 16, 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.

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.

BUILDING COMMUNITY: REGIONAL STORIES THROUGH ARCHITECTURE ▪  Through Sunday, July 31

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.

READY, SET, SHOW! CHILDREN’S ART SHOW ▪  Friday, June 10-Sunday, Aug. 7

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

SUNDAY ARTS LECTURE ▪  Sunday, June 12

“Chinese Railroad Workers in North America” by Hilton Obenzinger, professor of American studies at Stanford. The history of the Chinese migrants who faced grueling conditions constructing the transcontinental railroad between 1865 and 1869. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

SUMMER ART CAMPS ▪  Through Friday, Aug. 5

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.

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

Saturday, June 18, Kool Shifters; Saturday, June 25, It’s All Good; Saturday, July 2, Route 88; Saturday, July 9, Kool Shifters; Saturday, July 16, After Dark; Saturday, July 23, It’s All Good; Saturday, July 30, Kool Shifters. 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

Saturday, June 11, Chains Required; Thursday, June 16, Pablo Cruise; Friday, June 17, Kevin Russell; Saturday, June 18, Roy Rogers; Thursday, June 23, DJ Renegade; Friday, June 24, Cheeseballs; Saturday, June 25, Clean Slate; Thursday, June 30, Rock of Ages. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

CHUKCHANSI GOLD ▪  866-794-6946

Saturday, June 25, Crystal Gayle. 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

DANCE

“REFLECTIONS” ▪  Friday-Saturday, June 10-11

Presented by SONdance dance studios. 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 435 N. Maple Ave., Ripon. $10 advance; $12 at door. 209-823-1740.

www.sondance.org.

“TOYMANIA” ▪  Friday-Saturday, June 24-25

Presented by The Dance Factory. Students will be performing as toys – wind-up dolls, trolls, board games and more – while performing tap, jazz, ballet and contemporary. Proceeds benefit Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Fund. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College auditorium, 435 College Ave. $15 adults; $9 children. 209-523-1032. www.dancefactorymodesto.com.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

MERCED COUNTY FAIR ▪  Through Sunday, June 12

Livestock exhibits, grandstand events, carnival games, rides and food. 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday; 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced. $7 ages 6 and over; parking $5. 209-722-1506.

mercedcountyfair.com.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ▪  Friday-Saturday, June 17-18

Talent show 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The winner will perform on stage Saturday during the festival, which also includes activities for children, food, bands, DJs, vendors, gospel singers, cultural performances, educational exhibits, a black business expo, and community resource information. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. King-Kennedy Memorial Center at Mellis Park, 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto. 209-522-6902.

BACON FEST ▪  Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri serves as emcee of cook-off competitions. 18 live bands on two stages, bacon-eating contests, demonstrations, dozens of Bacon Alley food vendors, microbrews, car show, crafts and more. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Dell’Osso Farms, Lathrop. $25 general; $12.50 ages 6-14; free 5 and under.

FATHER’S DAY BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL ▪  Sunday, June 19

Music from Lil Wingnut & The Rhythm Disciples, Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood, slide guitarist Leo Bootes, and Tessie Marie & Allie Cat. Food and more. 11 a.m. St. George Hotel, 16104 Main St., Volcano. $10 advance; $15 at the door. 209-296-4458.

TUOLUMNE LUMBER JUBILEE ▪  Thursday-Sunday, June 23-26

Vendors, carnival, parade, games, music, arm wrestling, logging contests and more, ending with a tug-of-war contest on Sunday. 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 3-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Tuolumne Memorial Park, Tuolumne. Free; charge for carnival attractions. 209-352-4698.

FILM

“A WALK IN THE PARK” ▪  Friday, June 17

Presented by Backcountry Pictures, in support of national parks centennial, a film by David Vassar. Screening 7-8:45 p.m.; reception 9-11 p.m. Bret Harte Theater, 323 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $20 general; $40 general plus VIP meet-and-greet. 415-302-0839. www.bcpfilms.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.

MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ▪  Ongoing

Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.

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

Saturday, June 18, Summer Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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. Perko’s, 3848 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.

MANTECA FARMERS MARKET ▪  Tuesdays through Aug. 9

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

CALAVERAS FARMERS MARKET ▪  Through Wednesday, Sept. 14

4-7 p.m. second Wednesdays. UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. 209-256-6506.

odmo@comcast.net.

ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET ▪  Fridays through Sept. 30

Local farmers, live music and more. 5 p.m.-dusk. Utica Park, Utica Lane and Sam’s Way, Angels Camp. 209-736-1333. angelscampfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM ▪  Thursday, June 16

Modesto Gospel Mission art show and fundraiser. Museum displays along with art for auction from local artists including Dan Peterson, Louise Bogetti, Sharon Maney, Fasm, Amie Postma, Zoe Toscano and more. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. McHenry Museum, 1402 14th St, Modesto. $20. 209-225-2951.

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. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.

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, Modesto. 209-526-5868.

www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

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 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.

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.

MJC SUMMER CAMPS ▪  Through Friday, July 22

Modesto Junior College Community Education is offering 11 summer camps for children. Fees include all materials, supplies, snacks and a camp T-shirt. MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 209-575-6063. www.mjc4life.org.

YOSEMITE THEATER ▪  Through Saturday, Oct. 29

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

yosemiteconservancy.org.

ART CAMP FOR KIDS ▪  Friday, June 10, and Friday, June 24

The Angels Camp Museum is offering children 9-12 years old art camps. Illustrator and education coordinator Jim Miller will guide students through a day of “Drawing by Eye.” Materials will be supplied. Children should bring lunch. $20. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main Street, Angels Camp. 209-736-2963.

www.angelscamp.gov.

STUDIO 49 FIBER ARTS GROUP ▪  Saturday, June 11

Monthly meeting, with discussion on spinning, weaving and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-544-0593. www.mlwsguild.org.

CHURCH YARD SALE ▪  Saturday, June 11

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. 209-588-9876.

McHENRY MUSEUM HISTORICAL TALK ▪  Saturday, June 11

The McHenry Museum will sponsor a Second Saturday historical talk with Hugh Rose III., retired Superior Court judge. He will speak on “Legal Tales from the Past.” 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 14th St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5366.

ARTISTIC BAZAAR ▪  Tuesday, June 14

The Mother Lode Weaver and Spinners Guild mini bazaar of handcrafted items. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Faith Hall, Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

CENTRAL SIERRA AUDUBON SOCIETY ▪  Wednesday, June 15

Annual meeting. New officers will be elected, with a potluck dinner. 5 p.m. Tuolumne County Ambulance Building, 18440 Striker Court, Sonora. www.centralsierraaudubon.org.

PRAYER BREAKFAST ▪  Thursday, June 16

Hosted by Big Valley Grace Community Church. Open to the community. 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Worship Center, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. $10, RSVP requested. 209-324-9447. www.praymodesto.org.

SUMMER CRAFT FAIR ▪  Saturday, June 18

Hosted by the Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge No. 65, showcasing local art, jewelry, sewn creations and more. 80 different wine vendors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. Free. 209-853-2128.

FAMILY KITE DAY ▪  Saturday, June 18

Annual family kite day at Pacheco State Park. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $10 fee per car allows for free day at all California state parks. Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. 209-826-1197. www.parks.ca.gov/pacheco.

DAY AT THE FARM ▪  Saturday, June 18

The Society for Disabilities invites disabled children and the young at heart to enjoy activities typically seen on a working farm. Activities will include horseback riding, a petting zoo, crafts and more. There will be a barbecue lunch at the end of the day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Jim and Patti Sanchez Ranch, 8700 Woodward Lake Drive, Oakdale. 209-524-3536. www.societyforhandicapped.org.

POET LAUREATE OF CALIFORNIA: DANA GIOIA ▪  Saturday, June 18

The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance will host the poet laureate of California, Dana Gioia. After the lecture will be a reception at Columbia City Hotel. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Angelo’s Hall, Columbia State Historic Park, 22760 Main St., Columbia. 209-532-2787. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org.

DOG WALKER WATCH ▪  Friday, June 24

Educating the community on how to spot suspicious activity and effectively observe and report crime while walking your dog around the neighborhood. Pet-friendly booths, MPD K-9 demo and Robbie’s Famous Frisbee Dogs among other activities. Free. Modesto Dog Park, corner of Enslen and West Morris avenues, Modesto. 209-572-9636 or 209-572-9639.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

“ON BROADWAY” ▪  Thursday-Saturday, June 16-18

5678 Dance Studio present its annual dance recital. Features students from ages 1-70, and dance style from ballet to hip-hop.

“BYE BYE BIRDIE” ▪  Saturday, June 18-Sunday, June 26

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

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: 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.

MUSIC IN THE PLAZA ▪  Fridays through Sept. 9

June 10, Threshold followed by an Elvis tribute show; June 17, Joe Barretta; June 24, Nathan Ignacio; July 1, Earth Tones. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES ▪  Fridays, June 10-Sept. 2

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. Concerts free. 209-728-8183

www.visitmurphys.com.

LUCCA WINERY CONCERT SERIES ▪  Saturday, June 11

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.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪  Wednesday, June 15

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

MOBAND ▪  Thursday, June 16

“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.

MUSIC AT THE GMC ▪  Friday, June 17

An acoustic concert series hosted by Gottschalk Music Center. Special guests Lisette and the Loudmouths and Valley’s Got Talent winner Carolina Stevens. Gottschalk Recital Hall, 1502 E St., Modesto. Doors 7 p.m.; concert 7:30 p.m. $15 general; kids 12 and under free. 209-543-5306. modestounplugged@yahoo.com.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪  Wednesday, June 22

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

www.calaverasarts.org.

MOBAND ▪  Thursday, June 23

“Island Style” traditional Hawaiian and a little Jimmy Buffett. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

MOBAND ▪  Thursday, June 30

“Pop Goes the 4th” patriotic selections with audience participation. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

THE STATE THEATRE

FILM: “LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP” ▪  Through Friday, June 17

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

THE B93 BIG SUMMER SHOW ▪  Friday, June 10

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.

FILM: “PURPLE RAIN” PARTY ▪  Saturday, June 11

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.

“WELCOME TO MY HOUSE” ▪  Sunday, June 12

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

FILM: “MILES AHEAD” ▪  Monday, June 13-Thursday, June 23

A biopic of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis, set in the 1970s, during a rough time in the musician’s life. Stars Don Cheadle (as Davis) and Ewan McGregor. $8-$10.

FILM: “VAXXED” ▪  Tuesday-Friday, June 14-17

“Vaxxed” is a controversial look into the causal link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. Special Q&A with former Merck pharmaceutical representative Brandy Vaughn. $8-$10.

FILM: “A BIGGER SPLASH” ▪  Friday, June 17-Tuesday, June 28

Set on the volcanic island of Pantelleria, in the Mediterranean; rock legends, old flames and memories of the past mix. Stars Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes. $8-$10.

FILM: “EAST OF EDEN” ▪  Sunday, June 19

Modesto Film Society presents the 1955 adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic, starring James Dean and Julie Harris. 2 p.m. $8.

“VAUDEVILLE” ▪  Friday-Sunday, June 24-26

Strut Performing Arts presents a nonstop musical experience that combines the best of comedy and musical theater with contemporary choreography. $20.

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

THEATER

“VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE” ▪  Through Sunday, June 12

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. Saturdays-Sundays. Sierra Repertory Theatre, East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $32-$37. 209-532-3120. www.sierrarep.org.

“BETTY’S SUMMER VACATION” ▪  Through Sunday, June 26

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.

“MIRROR IMAGE” ▪  Friday-Saturday, June 10-11

Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and other fairy-tale characters come face to face with the hard reality of high school in a spinoff of the movie “Enchanted.” 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $4 general; 12 and under free. 209-848-1216. www.huttonshamlet.org.

“DIVAS OF DRAG” ▪  Saturday, June 11

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

“STATE FAIR” ▪  Friday, June 17-Sunday, Aug. 7

Sierra Repertory Theatre. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “State Fair” 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. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. www.sierrarep.org.

This story was originally published June 8, 2016 at 3:37 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."

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