Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Five friends/band members playing genres from reggae, rock, hip-hop and more. 7:30 p.m. $12-$20.

The Modesto Bee honors 20 outstanding individuals under the age of 40. 6-8 p.m. $25.

Connecting cancer community concert sponsored by Sutter Health – Memorial Medical Center. Pianist Matthew Zachary and vocalist Joe Rykert with Noel LaRosa and Joseph Rykert. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Performers from around the San Joaquin Valley showcase singing, dancing, musicianship and more. 7 p.m. $10-$35.

Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 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: Aug. 21, Hot Club Faux Gitane; Sept. 18, Zenith Jazz Band; Oct. 16, Jacks June Allstars; Nov. 20, Knight Sounds Big Band; Dec. 18, Midnight Rose Jazz Band. 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.

Fridays: Aug. 26, Highway 99 Band; Sept. 2, Rob Hill Band; Sept. 9, Marirose and the Gypsies. 7-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St., Modesto. Free.

Remedy, classic rock and country western. Presented by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, 590 N. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale. Free. www.oakdalechamber.com.

7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $19 general; $22 reserved. 209-862-4490. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. 7 p.m. Mammoth Lakes Middle School, 1600 Meridian Blvd., Mammoth Lakes. General $10 adults, $6 students; members $8 adults, $5 students. www.mariposaartscouncil.org.

Cantamos, Americana, French and Latin stylings. Presented by the Greater Arnold Business Association. 7 p.m. Cedar Center, 1271 Oak Circle, Arnold. Free. 209-795-4222. www.cometoarnold.com.

Chains Required, R&B. Presented by the Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce. 6-8 p.m. Eproson Park, 22909 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte. Free. www.twainhartecc.com.

Fleetwood Mac tribute band. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $22 general; $25 reserved. 209-862-4490. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Lodgepole Pickers, rock. Presented by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dorada Park, 590 N. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale. Free. www.oakdalechamber.com.

Rod Harris Big Band, jazz. Presented by the Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce. 6-8 p.m. Eproson Park, 22909 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte. Free. www.twainhartecc.com.

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.

A Woody Allen film set in 1930s Hollywood and New York. Blake Lively, Steve Carell and Kristen Stewart. $8-$10.

A father, Viggo Mortensen, has his ideas of what it is to be a parent challenged when the family has to venture into a complicated modern world. $8-$10.

Adapted from Yoshida Akimi’s novel “Umimachi Diary.” Four sisters learn to live with one another and learn to become a true family. In Japanese with English subtitles. $8-$10.

On the heels of the widely popular “Pokémon Go” app, two films from the popular anime series. 3 p.m. “4 Ever”; 5 p.m. “Heroes.” $5 for one film; $7 for both.

Documentary of the Central Catholic High School football team as they sought a fourth state title in their 2015 campaign. 1 p.m. $7.50.

Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi adventure about a lonely boy who builds a deep bond with a little alien. 2 p.m. $8.

An Ira Sachs-directed film featuring two unlikely friends, Jake (Theo Taplitz) and Tony (Michael Barbieri) caught in an adult conflict between their parents that spills into their friendship. $8-$10.

Based on a Philip Roth novel, set in 1951, Marcus Messner (Logan Lerman) travels to Ohio for college to avoid the Korean War draft only to have his plans claimed by calamity. $8-$10.

A documentary by Don Johnson Ministries and presented by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Tickets may be found at the parish office, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, or www.stjmod.com/convinced-movie-screening.html. 6:15 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. film. $5.

A real-as-life drama set in the cutthroat world of Wall Street. Investment banker Naomi Bishop (Anna Gunn) fights for a promotion at her firm while getting entangled in rumors around her startup that could help her get what she wants. 7 p.m. $10.

Sierra Repertory Theater. Revue samples the emergence of the 1960s “girl” groups and solo singers. East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $32-37. 209-532-3120. www.sierrarep.org.

Sierra Repertory Theatre. Musical follows Jamie Lockhart as he courts Rosamund, the only daughter of the richest planter in the country. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. www.sierrarep.org.

Stage 3 Theatre. On New Year’s Eve 1999, Katharine Hepburn reflects on her life and her loves as she ponders, at age 92, what the future holds. Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. 209-536-1778.

Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through Aug. 31, works of John Lenhart. Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Friday, Aug. 26, “From the Trenches,” Central Valley College Art students exhibition. Sept. 15, 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.

Through August, “Emergence.” Sept. 15, 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.

Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 15, 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. 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.

Sept. 15, 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.

Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

Sept. 15, 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.

Sept. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

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.

Modesto native shows his interactive sculptures that combine mirrors, light and color. Each box creates something akin to a life-size kaleidoscope for viewers to share. Free to members and children under 12; general $8 adults, $5 students.

Annual juried exhibition celebrating centennial and the National Park Service. Free with gallery admission.

The third show in the Centennial pop-up series featuring sculptures by CSU Stanislaus art department, faculty and gallery director Dean DeCocker. Preview reception Thursday, Aug. 11, 6-9 p.m. Free with gallery admission.

Foil embossing, wire sculpture and more. 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Poets Lynn M. Hansen, Pat Egenberger, Laura Bayless and Jennifer Lagier present readings of original work, followed by an open-mike session. Hosted by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. 2-3 p.m.

Brief presentation and burial of Carnegie Arts time capsule. Picnic and screening of “Back to the Future.” 5:30-9 p.m. Free.

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

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

Saturday, Aug. 20, Kool Shifters; Saturday, Aug. 27, After Dark. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Live Band Karaoke. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday, Aug. 19, Cover Me Badd; Saturday, Aug. 20, Nunchuck Taylor, top-40 music; Thursday, Aug. 25, Dave Stamey; Friday, Aug. 26, Notorious; Saturday, Aug. 27, Caravanserai, tribute to Santana. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Wine tasting for $15. Other events include a 5K run at noon, food, beverage, art, adventure and craft booths. Music by Dave Eisenman Trio, Almost Blue and Cantamos. Wine tasting 2 to 5 p.m.; festival 2-8 p.m.; music starts at 3 p.m. Cedar Center, downtown Arnold. 209-795-3530.

Calaveras Big Trees Association event with nature-related activities, exhibits, carriage rides, food, face painting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Highway 4, Arnold. Free; $10 car park admission. bigtrees.org.

Delta Gold Diggers event sponsored by the Gold Prospectors Association of America. Booths with live equipment and panning demonstrations. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. $7; free age 10 and under. deltagolddiggers.webs.com.

Second annual with food, historical exhibits, live entertainment and a kids zone on 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. www.cvassyrianfestival.com.

A Day at the Park includes food and retail vendors, kids zone and family activities. When the sun sets, tiki torches will be lit for an island feel during live DJ music and dancing under the stars. 2-6 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham Ave., Modesto. modestofijifestival.com.

Barbecue competition combines with a music festival for this event from the Ceres Chamber of Commerce. Live music from the California Outlaws, Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame and Patty Castillo-Davis. $5-10 advance; $7-15 at the gate. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. River Oaks Golf Course, 3441 Golf Links Road, Ceres. www.cereschamber.com/bbq.html.

Microbrews, wines, bakery items and more. 5-8 p.m. Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. $25 advance; $35 door. 209-847-2244.

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department program. Fridays: Aug. 19, “Minions”; Aug. 26, “Inside Out”; Sept. 2, “Hotel Transylvania”; Sept. 9, “Norm of the North”; Sept. 16, “Zootopia”; Sept. 23, “The Good Dinosaur.” Begin at dusk. Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St, Modesto. Free. 209-577-5344. www.modestogov.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.

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.

The annual kickoff dinner is hosted by the MJC Foundation. All proceeds go to benefit the MJC football program. Dinner will include an auction and drawing, plus meet-and-greet with the head coach Rusty Stivers and his staff. 6 p.m. social; 6:30 p.m. dinner. Agriculture Center for Education, MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $125 per couple. www.donatenow.networkforgood.org/mjcathletics.

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., Modesto. 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.

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.

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

Costumed live re-enactment. This year’s mystery begins with a theft investigation. Visitors watch incident, interview witnesses and participate in a trial. 10 a.m. Aug. 20 and Sept. 3. Columbia State Historic Park. Reservations recommended. $5 adults; $1 children. 209-588-9128.

Healthy Aging Association program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Classes offered in Modesto and Oakdale. Call for information on class location and times. Healthy Aging Association, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2800.

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.

Seniors Against Financial Exploitation Seminar with presentations on strategies to prevent elder and dependent adult abuse. Turlock Assyrian Hall, 2618 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. Seating limited; RSVP by Monday, Aug. 22, at 209-593-6116.

Kingdom Men Ministries and The House Modesto host family event DJ, food and vendors. Fundraiser for The Crest Men’s Retreat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The House, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-613-6723.

25th annual senior fun walk sponsored by the Modesto Rotary Club. 7:45 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. walk begins. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. 209-578-9999.

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; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

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.

Stanislaus County Library seeks local published authors for seventh annual Local Author Fair to be held Saturday, Sept. 24. 209-558-7817.

Carnegie Arts Center is calling for artists for its “Drawing on Childhood” juried exhibit to be held Wednesday, Oct. 19-Saturday, Dec. 31. Cash prizes will be awarded. 209-632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Mother Lode Art Association is calling for artists for its 64th Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held Friday-Sunday, Oct. 28-30. 209-586-0798. lindaleehappel@gmail.com. www.motherlodeartassociation.org.

This story was originally published August 17, 2016 at 3:53 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."