Entertainment

Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PEPE AGUILAR ▪  Friday, July 8

Highly popular Latin singer, songwriter, actor and producer. 6 and 8:30 p.m. $79-$149.

“THE EXONERATED” ▪  Friday-Saturday, July 8-9

Presented by Sankofa Theatre Company & Gallo Center Repertory Company. A 90-minute play curated from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record of innocent men and women who were sent to jail, freed and later had to rebuild their lives. Adult themes. 8 p.m. $12-$25.

RODNEY CARRINGTON ▪  Saturday, July 9

Comedy show featuring Rodney Carrington on his “Here Comes the Truth Tour.” Adult content. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

“LES MISERABLES” ▪  Friday, July 22-Sunday, July 31

YES Company presents the epic story about the survival of the human spirit. $12-$45.

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

Sunday, 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.

FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES ▪  Through Sept. 2

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

MUSIC IN THE PLAZA ▪  Through Sept. 9

Fridays: July 1, Earth Tones; July 8, Patty Castillo Davis; July 15, Mark and Brain; July 22, 209 All Stars Party Band; July 29, Triple D. 7-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Free.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN ▪  Friday, July 1

Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council, featuring DeWitt and Franklin, electric folk/rock. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free. www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT ▪  Saturday, July 2

Presented by the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra, featuring The Sierra Riders. 7 p.m. Mariposa County Park Amphitheatre, 4889 County Park Road, Mariposa. $10 adults; $6 students; members $8 adults, $5 students. www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

MATINEE ▪  Tuesday, July 5

Progressive Christian Praise band, with singers Shelly Bort and Robert Perez. 7-9 p.m. College Avenue United Church of Christ, 1341 College Ave., Modesto. Free. 209-522-7244. www.cacc-ucc.org.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪  Wednesday, July 6

Grover Anderson. Original folk and rock. 6:30-8 p.m. Camps Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. Free. www.calaverasarts.org.

MOBAND ▪  Thursday, July 7

“Prom Night” to the sounds of The Jersey Boys, The Carpenters, Bill Haley and The Village People. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

LUCCA WINERY CONCERT SERIES ▪  Saturday, July 9

Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads. Folk rock. Lucca Winery, 16265 E. River Road, Ripon. $35-$99. www.red-tie.org.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪  Wednesday, July 13

Magnolia Rhythm Trio. Americana/folk/bluegrass. 6:30-8 p.m. Sutter Tree Park, East Center Street, Mokelumne Hill. Free. www.calaverasarts.org.

DARIUS RUCKER ▪  Thursday, July 14

With Dan & Shay and Michael Ray. Country. 7:30-11 p.m. Ironstone Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $50-$230. www.ironstoneamphitheatre.net.

MOBAND ▪  Thursday, July 14

“Encores and More” features the best of the summer. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.

GOO GOO DOLLS ▪  Friday, July 15

With Collective Soul and Tribe Society. Rock. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Ironstone Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $50-$215.

www.ironstoneamphitheatre.net.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪  Wednesday, July 20

Delta Wires. Rhythm & blues. 6:30-8 p.m. Community Park, Mountain Ranch. Free.

www.calaverasarts.org.

THE STATE THEATRE

FILM: “MAGGIE’S PLAN” ▪  Friday, July 1-Friday, July 8

Rebecca Miller comedy portrays a 30-something New Yorker who, without success in finding love, decides now is the time to have a child on her own. Stars Greta Gerwig (as Maggie), Ethan Hawke and Julianne Moore. $8-$10.

MON PETIT FRENCH FILM FEST ▪  Sunday, July 10

The State Theater hosts a Bastille Day celebration. Showing two French films with English subtitles: “Trois Souvenirs De Ma Jeunesse (My Golden Days)” and “Arnaud Fait Son 2e (Paris, Love, Cut).” Crepes will be served. Doors 12:30 p.m.; films 1:30 p.m. $15.

“THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” ▪  Saturday, July 16

The State Theater presents the cult classic under the stars. Movie will be projected on the theater’s south wall. Food, drinks and fun. Doors 10 p.m.; film 11 p.m. $12.

FILM: “THE MISFITS” ▪  Sunday, July 17

The Modesto Film Society presents the 1961 classic starring Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable in an Arther Miller tale of a romance between a stripper and a down-on-his-luck cowboy. 2 p.m. $8.

FILM: “HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE” ▪  Friday, July 22-Friday, July 29

Based on Barry Crump’s novel “Wild Pork and Watercress,” the story follows a national manhunt that is ordered when a rebellious kid and his foster uncle go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. $8-$10.

FILM: “ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE” ▪  Friday, July 22-Wednesday, Aug. 3

Comedy staged in the fashion world with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. $8-$10.

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

THEATER

“STATE FAIR” ▪  Through 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.

“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” ▪  Through Sunday, July 3

Center State Youth Conservatory presents William Shakespeare’s play. 7 p.m. June 24-25 and July 1-2; 2 p.m. June 26 and July 3. Lower Level Theater, 948 11th St., Modesto. $15 general; $10 students. 209-846-0179. www.centerstagemodesto.com.

“SURF’S UP” ▪  Friday-Saturday, July 8-9

A Beach Boys-style musical comedy celebrating the 1960s. 7 p.m. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $8 general; $4 12 and under. 209-848-1216.

www.huttonshamlet.org.

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.

BARKIN’ DOG GRILL ▪  209-572-2341

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

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

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, July 8, “Can to Canvas,” art with spray cans. Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

CHARTREUSE MUSE GALLERY AND ART SCHOOL ▪  209-522-0935

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 918 10th St., Modesto. www.thechartreusemuse.com.

CHE’ROOT CIGAR LOUNGE ▪  209-492-9141

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪  209-529-9303

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

DOWNTOWN TINKERTANK ▪ 209 661-9390

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1003 12th St., Modesto.

GUSTINE MUSEUM ▪  209-854-6455

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “From Head to Toe,” featuring vintage hats and shoes from the archives of the Gustine Historical Society. 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.

INTRINSIC ELEMENTS ▪  209-409-8510

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1214 J St., Modesto.

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, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA ▪ 

Thursday, July 21, 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. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

STILL SMOKING ▪  209-574-0681

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto.

stillsmokingstore.tripod.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 California State University, 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.

SUMMER ART CAMPS ▪  Through Friday, Aug. 5

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

READY, SET, SHOW! CHILDREN’S ART SHOW ▪  Through Sunday, Aug. 7

Second annual exhibition features artwork created by children ages 5-14, in the Ferrari Gallery.

FAMILY FRIDAY – SAY YES TO THE MESS ▪  Friday, July 22

Messy art projects for kids. 7-8:30 p.m. 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

Saturdays: July 2, Route 88; July 9, Kool Shifters; July 16, After Dark; July 23, It’s All Good; 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

Friday, July 1, Loose Cannonz featuring Greg Noll; Saturday, July 2, Audioboxx; Thursday, July 7, Fabulous Thunderbirds w/ Kim Wilson; Friday, July 8, Queen Nation; Saturday, July 9, Steel Breeze; Thursday, July 14, Comedy Showcase – Gary Conrad hypnotist with Marvin DeLoatch Jr.; Friday, July 15, Summer of Love – Sounds of the Sixties. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

CHUKCHANSI GOLD ▪  866-794-6946

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

COMEDY

STAND UP FOR CHARITY ▪  Friday, July 8

A.J. DeMello hosts, Aliceon Beltrani headlines with Thomas Connors, Nando Molina, Sean Sinha, Dav Gaskins, Robert Omoto, Mean Dave. 8 p.m. Queen Bean, 1126 14th St., Modesto. No cover; donations go to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Stanislaus County. 209-216-9610.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

SIERRA NEVADA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL ▪  July 2-3

The 44th annual celebration features more than 50 booths of fine crafts, art and gourmet foods to sample. Live country and swing music will be performed by Stardust Cowboys with juggling by Izzi Tooinsky. Pancake breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. both days. Fire Department barbecue with live music Saturday evening after the festival at Cedar Center. The festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, is held on the grounds of Bristols Ranch House Café at 961 Highway 4, downtown Arnold. Free. 925-372-8961.

CORTEZ OBON FESTIVAL ▪  Saturday, July 2

Japanese American festival featuring Obon dancing, cultural presentations, music and more. The farming community of Cortez was one of the original Japanese settlements in the 1900s. Dinner 5 p.m.; festival 7 p.m. Cortez Buddhist Church, 12985 Cortez Ave., Turlock.

YOSEMITE MUSIC FESTIVAL ▪  Friday-Saturday, July 8-9

The third annual event showcases several bands, including The Little Fuller Band, The Americans, Green Machine, A La Lune, Tarantula and the Turtle Doves and more. Camping on site, with children’s activities 4-5 p.m. Friday and 3-6 p.m. Saturday. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa. $40 weekend passes adults; $20 age 13-17; free age 12 and under.

yosemitemusicfestival.com.

MOTHER LODE FAIR ▪  Friday-Sunday, July 8-10

This year’s expo includes a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls. Budweiser Clydesdales will be on hand 3-6 p.m. Friday. Among the concert performers will be California Cowboys, Cottonwood Creek, Dossi on the Rocks, Dusty Roads Band, The Little Fuller Band, Rock Slide, Rockin Rick & The Rhythm Wranglers, Toree McGee and Jackson Michaelson. Noon to to midnight Friday-Satrday; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $10 admission; $5 age 6-12; free age 5 and under; $25 for carnival wristband. www.motherlodefair.org or 209-532-7428.

STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR ▪  Friday, July 8-Sunday, July 17

Annual county fair featuring agriculture exhibits, midway, entertainment, motorsports, rodeo and more. Entertainment includes Rachel Platten, Night Ranger, Noel Torres, Chaka Khan, Dwight Yoakam, Kellie Pickler, Ashanti and more. Weekdays 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to midnight. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5-$12 gate admission; some events have an additional cost. 209-668-1333.

MODESTO CON ▪  Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10

Pop-culture and cosplay convention. Artists, costume contest, “Geek Fashion Show,” panel discussions, vendors and more. Participants include the 501st Legion Central California Garrison, 1701st Fleet, Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club. Special guests include actor Doug Jones (Silver Surfer in “The Fantastic Four”) and Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon) as well as comic book artists/authors, cosplayers and performers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 I St. $4 advance; free under age 12. www.modestocon.com.

MURPHYS HOMECOMING ▪  Saturday, July 16

The 68th event opens with a run/walk at 8 a.m. at Murphys Community Park followed by kids crafts, fishing games, face painting and a cakewalk. Live music 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. by Mic Harper and the Calaveras Community Band. Food and beverages including beer and wine available for purchase. Duck races begin at 1 p.m. with sack, three-legged and wheelbarrow races, water balloon toss and a tug-of-war also planned. Bocce ball tournament starts at 6 p.m. Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street. Free. 209-728-8183 or visitmurphys.com.

BEAR VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL ▪  Friday, July 22-Sunday, Aug. 7

48th event features jazz violinist Mads Tolling, T Sisters, cellist Emil Miland and Friends, Del Sol String Quartet, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, John Pearson, Lucas Chen and more, presenting a variety of music styles including rock, classical, bluegrass and jazz. Also tributes to Journey and The Beatles, a “Speakeasy” gala on Aug. 6. Arts of Bear Valley exhibit also on site. Times and prices vary. Bear Valley Village. www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org.

FOOD & FUN

SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN ▪  Ongoing

Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. Call or check website for times and prices. 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

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.

ODDS & ENDS

RAILTOWN 1897 TRAIN RIDES ▪  Ongoing

Excursion rides on Saturdays and Sundays. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.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.

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.

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.

WEEKLY HEALTH PROGRAMS ▪  Through Friday, Aug. 26

New Mettle Farms and the Urban Farm Club. Greens on Tenth, 953 10th St., Modesto. 209-572-9636 or 209-572-9639. Free.

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.

SUNDAY RIDES ▪  Sunday, July 3

Presented by This Ain’t Your Mama’s Church. Open ride to Hollister, all makes of motorcycles and cars welcome. Meet at the corner of G Street and Yosemite in Merced. 9 a.m. 1405 W. Main St., Merced. 209-726-6123. www.bikechurch.org.

TURLOCK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ▪  Monday, July 4

Presented by the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. Street fair (Central Park) 8 a.m.; downtown parade 10 a.m.; car show (Broadway and Market) 11:30 a.m.; and fireworks show at Stanislaus State Pergola Meadows 9 p.m. 115 S. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. 209-654-2995. www.turlockdowntown.com.

COLUMBIA’S GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ▪  Monday, July 4

Parade, concert and family activities. Barbecue lunch $10 adults; $6 children 10 and under. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia. Free. 209-536-1672. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

LIVINGSTON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ▪  Friday-Monday, July 1-4

Carnival rides, live music and fireworks show on July 4 at dusk. Max Foster Sports Complex, Livingston. Free. 209-394-1444.

www.livingston4thofjuly.com.

McHENRY MUSEUM HISTORICAL TALK ▪  Saturday, July 9

Second Saturday historical talk with Larry Dorman on the farming colonies of the Modesto area. 2-3 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 14th St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5366.

MODESTO CON ▪  Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10

Modesto Con will feature comics, cosplay, sci fi, fantasy and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St., Modesto. $4 adults; 12 and under free.

www.modestocon.com.

ODD FELLOWS CAR SHOW ▪  Saturday, July 16

IOOF Lodge 65 will host. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Old La Grange School Park, La Grange. 209-324-9016 or 209-277-7039.

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.

MODESTO TANGO ▪  Ongoing

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.

TALENT

AUDITIONS: GALLO CENTER ▪  Saturday, July 23

The Gallo Center Repertory Company will hold auditions for the November 2016 production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” 10 roles. Actors should prepare a one-two minute monologue and will read from the script. Adult auditions 11 a.m.-1 p.m., youths 2-4 p.m. Gallo Center Foster Theatre. www.galloarts.org.

This story was originally published June 28, 2016 at 2:50 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."

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