Entertainment

Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

SHEILA E. ▪  Friday, Sept. 9

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

SHANGHAI ACROBATS ▪  Sunday, Sept. 11

Creative and award-winning acrobatic and circus stunts. 2 p.m. $19-$49.

JASON PETTY: HANK AND MY HONKY TONK HEROES ▪  Thursday, Sept. 15

Hank Williams tribute artist and other country legends. 7:30 p.m. $29-$49.

“MEN ARE FROM MARS-WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, LIVE!” ▪  Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17

Off-Broadway comedy of The New York Times best-selling book by John Gray. A one-man fusion of theater and stand-up. Adult content. $50.

RON WHITE ▪  Friday, Sept. 16

Founding member of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour.” Adult content. 8 p.m.

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. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 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: 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.

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 ▪  Through Sept. 9

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

FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES ▪  Friday, 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.

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION ▪  Monday, Sept. 5

The Western States Gospel Music Association presents annual Labor Day celebration. Gospel by Chosen Vision, Evidence Quartet and many others. Noon-6 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $15 advance; $18 door; children under 12 free. 209-538-3838.

MSO – PICNIC AT THE POPS ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Modesto Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, in the annual Picnic at the Pops on the grounds of Gallo Winery. 4:30 p.m. grounds open; 7:30 p.m. concert. $12-$58.

THE GREAT MOTHER LODE BRASS AND REED BAND ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Pieces by John Philip Souza, Disney and more. 7:30 p.m. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. Free. 209-532-5463.

LUCAA WINERY CONCERT SERIES ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

The Women of Brazil, a celebration of music and rhythms of Brazil. 7:30 p.m. Lucca Winery, 16265 E. River Road, Ripon. $35-$80. 209-761-5553. www.luccawinery.com.

HUGHSON CONCERT SERIES ▪  Thursday, Sept. 15

The Rob Hill Band and featuring Nathan Ignacio. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Centennial Plaza, corners of Hughson Avenue and Charles Street, Hughson. Free. 209-883-4054. www.hughson.org.

HICKMAN HONOR CHOIR ▪  Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17

Singing Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” and “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. 7 p.m. Friday; 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Hughson High auditorium, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave., Hughson. $5. 209-322-9719. tickets4hhc@gmail.com.

www.hickmanhonorchoir.org.

THE STATE THEATRE

FILM: “LITTLE MEN” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2

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.

FILM: “INDIGNATION” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2

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.

FILM: “EQUITY” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2

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.

FILM: “GLEASON” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2-Friday, Sept. 9

A documentary about the life of Steve Gleason, the former New Orleans Saints defensive back who, at age 34, was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years. $8-$10.

ALL-STAR REVIVAL ▪  Friday, Sept. 9

Jazz concert features Rusty Zinn and Rod Piazza, the John Clifton Blues Band and others. 6:30 p.m. door; 7 p.m. show. $15 advance; $20 door.

FILM: “FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS” ▪  Friday, Sept. 9-Thursday, Sept. 15

The story of a New York heiress who became an opera singer but had a terrible singing voice. $8-$10.

FILM: “FUNNY FACE” ▪  Wednesday, Sept. 14

Opening event for Modesto Fashion Week. 1957 classic film featuring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn with mixer after the movie. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. film. $8.

FILM: “THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, THE TOURING YEARS” ▪  Thursday, Sept. 15

Directed by Ron Howard with help from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. Documentary examines the group’s rise from the Cavern Club in Liverpool to its final public concert at Candlestick Park. 7 p.m. $10.

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

THEATER

“THE LADY OF DAWN” ▪  Through Sunday, Sept. 18

Murphys Creek Theater. A fantasy-drama in which Death personified is the main character in the small village of Asturias, Spain. Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. $20. 209-728-8422. www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

“THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 25

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.

“ROCK OF AGES” ▪  Friday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 25

Playhouse Merced. A rock musical that features hit songs of the ’80s and the end of an era of big hair and legendary rock venues on the Sunset Strip. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. $15-$22. 209-725-8587.

www.playhousemerced.com.

“KATE: THE UNEXAMINED LIFE OF KATHARINE HEPBURN” ▪  Friday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 25

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.

“LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST” ▪  Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11, 17-18

Merced Shakes presents Summer Shakespeare in the Park and the story of four young men you discover four young women and distraction and mayhem ensue. Applegate Park, 1045 W. 25th St., Merced. Free. www.mercedshakespearefest.org.

“GIDION’S KNOT” ▪  Sept. 16-Oct. 1

Center Stage Conservatory. A conversation between a mother and a teacher about her fifth-grade son’s suspension. Lower Level Theatre, 948 11th St., Modesto. $15 general; $10 student. 209-846-0179. www.cheerslove.wixsite.com/csclowerlevel.

ART

CAROLYN HUFF PHOTOGRAPHY ▪  209-918-6627

Through September, Jeff Haines with reception Sept. 15, 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.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 6-Saturday, Oct. 22, CCAA Autumn Art Show. Gala Fundraiser, Sept. 9, 6-9 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.

DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪  209-529-9303

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

GUSTINE MUSEUM ▪  209-854-6455

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. 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.

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE ART GALLERY ▪  209-575-6819

Through Thursday, Sept. 22, “Abstract Considerations” by Matt Rhoades. Reception Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays. 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

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.

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.

“YOSEMITE RENAISSANCE XXXI” ▪  Through Sunday, Oct. 9

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

BURYING THE TIME CAPSULE ▪  Friday, Sept. 9

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

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, Sept. 2, Mark Hummel with Little Charlie Baty, blues; Saturday, Sept. 3, The Sun Kings, Beatles tribute band; Thursday, Sept. 8, Ray Wylie Hubbard; Friday, Sept. 9, Smash City, Busta Groove Allstar from the Bay; Saturday, Sept. 10, Roem Baur with Craig Wayne Boyd, country. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

CHUKCHANSI GOLD ▪  866-794-6946

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

COMEDY

STAND UP FOR CHARITY ▪  Friday, Sept. 9

Headliner Joe Hughes with Ben Rice, Andrew Absher, Kelvin Kumar and Ta’ Vi. Donations to to Tuolumne River Trust. 8 p.m. Queen Bean Coffeehouse, 1126 14th St., Modesto. Free. 209-521-8000.

JUST KIDDING ▪  Thursday, Sept. 15

Headliner DJ Sandu featuring Paul Robert Sanford and Gwendolyn Pol. 9 p.m. Ralston’s Goat, 1001 10th St., Modesto. $10. 209-549-9413.

kweenuvarts@yahoo.com.

DANCE

“JAM ‘N’ JIVE: A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” ▪  Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 14-17

Modesto Junior College Department of Dance celebrating the culture and history of New York through musical theater, jazz funk, contemporary and traditional jazz dance. 7 p.m. Main Auditorium, East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. $10 general; $8 students and senior citizens. 209-575-6776. mjc.tix.com.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ▪  Through Sunday, Sept. 4

Artists include Los Lobos, Asleep at the Wheel, Leftover Salmon and more. 5-8 p.m. Westside Park, Tuolumne. 209-984-8630.

strawberrymusic.com.

SOARING OVER RIPON ▪  Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-4

Features tethered balloon rides, a carnival and more. Carnival 5-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Festival 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with the balloon rides beginning around 8 a.m. (depending on the weather). Live entertainment, kite shows, train rides, food and craft vendors and more. Proceeds benefit the Ripon community and Valley Children’s Hospitals. Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 W. River Road, Ripon. Free; $5 parking; fees for rides. www.riponchamber.org/chamber_foundation/color_the_skies.aspx.

NEWMAN FALL FESTIVAL ▪  Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5

Events include a bake-off contest, bathtub races, kids zone, food booths, tournaments, arts and crafts, demonstrations and live music. A carnival opens Friday from noon to 11 p.m. and also runs 9 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and noon to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Pioneer Park, 1250 Tulare St. in Newman. Free. 209-451-2815.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL – Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4

Beer and food to sample, booths filled with art as well as crafts, face painting and live music pepper the event both days. Performers include Modesto band Homegrown and juggling by Catch it Quick. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds of Bristol’s Ranch House Cafe, 961 Highway 4 in Arnold. Free.

LOGGING JAMBOREE ▪  Saturday, Sept. 3

Kids games, logging competition and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, Arnold. $8 adult; 12 and under free. 209-795-1226. www.sierraloggingmuseum.org.

SAN ANDREAS FOUNDER’S DAY ▪  Saturday, Sept. 3

Chili cook-off, family entertainment and classic car festival and swap meet. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calaveras Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. Free. 209-754-0127. www.sanandreasmerchants.com.

FILM

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS ▪  Through Sept. 23

City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department program. Fridays: 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.

FOOD & FUN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL GALA ▪  Friday, Sept. 9

Central California Art Association fundraiser to support art education, exhibitions and gallery operations. Food, local wine and music by the Gloria Scott Band with viewing of Autumn Art Exhibit. 6-9 p.m. Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto. $30. 209-529-3369.

WINE EXTRAVAGANZA ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Oakdale Rotary Club sponsors wine tastings of more than 200 wines from 75 wineries, live music, food. 6 p.m. Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 234 N. Stearns Road. $50.

www.oakdalerotary.org.

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.

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.

AIRCRAFT DISPLAY ▪  Ongoing

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.

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., Modesto. Donation. 209-988-5655.

www.centenarychurch.net.

TOASTMASTERS ▪  Ongoing

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.

TALK OF THE TOWN TOASTMASTERS ▪  Ongoing

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

YOUNG AT HEART EXERCISE ▪  Ongoing

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.

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.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ▪  Ongoing

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.

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.

A MATTER OF BALANCE ▪  Through Thursday, Sept. 15

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.

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.

HISTORY’S MYSTERIES ▪  Saturday, Sept. 3

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. Columbia State Historic Park. Reservations recommended. $5 adults; $1 children. 209-588-9128.

RIVER ISLANDS WALK IN LATHROP ▪  Saturday, Sept. 3

Delta Tule Trekkers host walk along the levees. 8 a.m.-noon. Start point 301 Stewart Road, Lathrop. Free. 209-679-0622. www.deltatuletrekkers.org.

SUNDAY RIDE ▪  Sunday, Sept. 4

Presented by This Ain’t Your Mama’s Church. Meet motorcycle and car enthusiasts for ride/drive to Old Town Sacramento for lunch and fellowship. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at the corner of G Street and Yosemite Avenue, Merced. 209-726-6123. www.bikechurch.org.

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE JOB FAIR ▪  Wednesday, Sept. 7

Presented by the Career Development and Transfer Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Center for Advanced Technologies, East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. 209-575-6239.

mcintyrek@yosemite.edu.

MJC SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES ▪  Sept. 7-Nov. 30

Wednesdays: Sept. 7, “Diagnosing our Medical System’s Ills” presented by C.V. Allen, M.D.; Sept., 14, “Overcoming Obstacles: 19th Century Women of Mathematics” by Heidi Meyer, MJC mathematics professor; Sept. 21, “Conserving Residential Water: Gray Water, Cistems and More” by Regina Hirsch, Sierra Watershed Progressive; Sept. 28, “Exploring Matter: An Inexpensive, Interactive Chemistry Museum Exhibit” by Steve Murov, MJC chemistry professor emeritus. 3 p.m. Science Community Center-West Campus, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $2. 209-529-5182. andersonr@mjc.edu.

SENIOR STRIDE ▪  Saturday, Sept. 9

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.

STUDIO 49 FIBER ARTS GROUP ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Open to all interested in spinning, weaving, knitting and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. Free. 209-533-0593. www.mlwsguild.org.

RIPON GARDEN CLUB STROLL ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Nine gardens including town gardens, country properties and Ripon Community Garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. $20 adults; $10 12 and under. 209-599-7475.

www.ripongardenclub.org.

MCHENRY MUSEUM HISTORICAL TALK ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Presented by the McHenry Museum. Lecture by Ken McDonnell, president, Stanislaus County chapter of E Clampus Vitus, “ E Campus Vitus: Remembering Stanislaus County’s History.” 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 14th Street, Modesto. Free. 209-577-5366.

MOTHER LODE WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD ▪  Tuesday, Sept. 13

Destash sale of spinning and weaving equipment and more. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. 209-533-0593. www.mlwsguild.org.

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; $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

CALL TO AUTHORS ▪  Through Friday, Sept. 9

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

CALL TO ARTISTS ▪  Through Sunday, Sept. 11

Carnegie Arts Center seeks for artists for “Drawing on Childhood” juried exhibit to be held Wednesday, Oct. 19-Saturday, Dec. 31. Cash prizes. 209-632-5761.

www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS ▪  Through Friday, Oct. 14

Mother Lode Art Association seeks artists for 64th Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held Friday-Sunday, Oct. 28-30. 209-586-0798. www.motherlodeartassociation.org.

YES KIDETTES AUDITIONS ▪  Thursday, Sept. 8-Wednesday, Sept. 14

YES Company Kidettes auditions for Disney’s “Cinderella, Kids” on Sept. 8, 10 and 14. Show performed Oct. 11-Nov. 21. Grades 1-5. $175 tuition. 209-238-6850. www.yescompany.org.

GALLO CENTER AUDITIONS ▪  Saturday, Sept. 10

Gallo Center Repertory Company auditions for “Too Many Tamales,” to be performed Dec. 9-11. Roles for three girls and one boy, ages 9 to 12, and four adults ages 35 to 45 (two male, two female), and two adults ages 55 to 70 (male and female). Puppeteers also are needed. Auditions 1 p.m. for children; 2:30 p.m. adults. Foster Family Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. 209-338-5020.

rgarcia@galloarts.org.

This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 3:19 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."

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