Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Sunday, July 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto $8-$12.

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.

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.

Fridays: 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., Modesto. Free.

Blue Skies Trio, jazz. Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free.

www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

Rod Harris and the Jazz Combo. Presented by Columbia College. 8 p.m. Gypsy Shack, 13681 Mono Way, Sonora. Free. 209-532-1003.

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

Danny Millsap Band, country western. Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free.

www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

Threshold Band, dance hall music. Presented by the Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce. 6-8 p.m. Eproson Park, 29080 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte. Free.

www.twainhartecc.com.

Special performances include The Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band, Columbia Vocal Jazz Sextet and others. Two shows: 2 and 6 p.m. Stage 3 Theater, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $15. 209-536-1778. www.stage3.org.

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

Patrick Michael Karnahan and James Dean Nelson to perform original and traditional ballads about the history of forest firefighting. Americana/folk. 7. Pinecrest Amphitheater, Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest. Free. 209-402-4870.

www.pinecresttheater.com.

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

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

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.

Cottonwood Creek, country. Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free. www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

Deja Blues, blues. Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free.

www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

Big Band Street Dance. Presented by Columbia College. 6-10 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, Main and State streets, Columbia. Free. 209-532-3184. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

Mike Hammer and The Nails, blues. Presented by the Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce. 6-8 p.m. Eproson Park, 29080 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte. Free.

www.twainhartecc.com.

Delta Wires, rhythm and blues. 6:30-8 p.m. Community Park, Mountain Ranch. Free. www.calaverasarts.org.

The Trespassers, gypsy. Presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. 7-9 p.m. Mariposa Art Park, 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa. Free. www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

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, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader and Maya Rudolph. $8-$10.

An emotional coming-of-age drama that looks into family obligation against personal aspirations. Stars Taryn Manning (“Orange is the New Black”). $8-$10.

A coming-of-age comedy by Todd Solondz about a dog who travels the country, spreading comfort and joy. Stars Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, Kieran Culkin, Zosa Mamet, Danny DeVito, Tracy Letts and Ellen Burstyn. $8-$10.

Bastille Day celebration includes 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.

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death and impact on modern popular culture. From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate with special appearances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and many more. $8-$10.

The cult classic presented 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.

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

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.

Comedy staged in the fashion world when actors Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley escape the paparazzi after an incident in the French Riviera. $8-$10.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

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

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.

www.preservationcoffee.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

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

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

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

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.

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

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

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.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

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.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

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.

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 to 5 p.m. Friday and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa. $40 weekend passes adults; $20 age 13-17; free age 12 and under. www.yosemitemusicfestival.com.

This year’s expo includes a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls. Budweiser Clydesdales will be on hand 3 to 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. 209-532-7428. www.motherlodefair.org .

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

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. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 I St. $4 advance; free under age 12. www.modestocon.com.

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. to 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. visitmurphys.com.

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.

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.

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.

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

odmo@comcast.net.

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.

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.

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.

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. Classes range from strength training, aerobics or tai chi. Call for information on class location and times. Healthy Aging Association, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2800.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Presented by the city of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s, Maddux Youth Center and the Tzu Chi Foundation. Annual health fair providing clinical services for dental, medical and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto. 209-529-2625 or 209-341-2951.

Social hour and dinner to discuss the club’s next Volksport Walks. Anyone interested in walking for fitness, fun and friendship is invited to attend. Dinner/social hour begins at 6 p.m.; meeting is at 7 p.m. CK Grill, 14725 S. Harlan Road, Lathrop. 209-931-0557.

www.deltatuletrekkers.org.

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.

IOOF Lodge 65 will host. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. Free. 209-604-4444 or 209-988-0934.

The Gallo Center Repertory Company will hold auditions for the November production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Ten roles. Actors should prepare a one- to 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, 1001 I St., Modesto. www.galloarts.org.

The River Lights Chorus will hold auditions for women who can learn four-part a capella for a “Downton Abbey”-themed high tea event on Nov. 19. Rehearsals are 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays and start on July 18. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood, Ave., Modesto. 209-576-7010.

This story was originally published July 5, 2016 at 3:07 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."