What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look | Modesto Bee

Modesto Christian High School production. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday. $18-$22.

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Townsend Opera presents classic opera. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15-$69.

Country singer. 7:30 p.m. $29-$79.

Central Catholic High School dance program. 7 p.m. $16-$20.

Jose Hernandez and his platinum-selling Sol de Mexico. 7 p.m. $24-$64.

Percussion artists. 7:30 p.m. $25-$55.

Hometown hero, Modesto resident who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. 8 p.m. $10-$20

Children’s entertainer. 1 p.m. $29-$39.

Central Catholic High School production. 7 p.m. $15.

Metallica tribute band. 7:30 p.m. $29-$69.

Funstrummers. 10:45 a.m.-noon Mondays. Modesto Senior Center, Bodem and Scenic. Free for seniors. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Telle Classrooms, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Men’s barbershop-style a cappella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

May 20, Martin Martinez Swing Band; June 17, Thrown Together Jazz Band. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com.

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.

9:15 a.m.-noon Fridays at College Avenue Church 1341 College Ave,m Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

April 27, ELF the Band; April 28, Red Dog Ash; May 3, open jam with David Dow; May 4, David Dow and Friends; May 5, Patty Castillo Davis; May 8, 2nd Tuesday Poetry with Gillian Wegener & MoSt; May 10, open jam with David Dow; May 11, Patty Castillo Davis & Tim Allen; May 12, Bill Clifton’s Chicken and Whiskey band; May 14, Blue Monday; May 17, open jam with David Dow. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. 209-572-2341

Classic rock for Stones lovers. 8 p.m. West Side Theater, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org

Sonora band releases new album “Warriors of the West.” 8p.m. Historic Jamestown Hotel, 18153 Main St., Jamestown. 209-984-3902.

Arts UC Merced Presents Vijay Iyer Sextet. 7:30 p.m. Merced College Theatre, 3600 M St., Merced. Free, tickets required in advance at college bookstore or Merced Multicultural center. 209-201-6255

USAF Band of the Golden West. 3 p.m. Mariposa High School Fiester Auditorium, 5074 Old Highway North Mariposa.

May 4 kick off in conjunction with May the Fourth-Star Wars Day with The Lodge Pole Pickers performing 7-9 pm and Laser Voodoo light show, life-size tie-fighter, droids and characters. Weekly banks perform live on Friday evenings at Tenth Street Plaza. Free.

Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus. 4 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, Angels Camp; 2:30 p.m. Mays 6 at Ayrael Vieux Winery Douglas Flat; 4 p.m. May 12 at Mokelumne Hill Town Hall Mokelumne Hill.

Bluegrass band. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12-$15. www.westsidetheatre.org

BluesBox Bayou Band, dance lesson with Ted Sherrod. 7 p.m. Eagles Hall Modesto 126 Camellia Way. $10 cover. 209-526-3096.

Joaquin Phoenix stars as a traumatized veteran who tracks down missing girls for a living. $8-$10.

Celebrate 25 anniversary of the video game with SMB movie.com editor and Stanislaus native Steven Applebaum. 6 p.m. $8-$12.

Sierra Repertory Theatre production of the Broadway musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ’n’ roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St, Columbia. $32-$47. www.sierrarep.org.

Whitmore Charter High School presentation. 6:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room, 3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres. $8-$10. gbenge@ceres.k12.ca.us

Turlock Youth Performing Arts Junior Company. 7 p.m. May 4-5, 2 p.m. May 6. Turlock Community Auditorium.

April guest artist, Carolyn Doub. May 17, 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.

April 27, Penumbra artists reception 5:30 p.m.; April 30-May 4, Turlock Regional High School Art Show with reception and awards 5:30 p.m. May 4. Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 4-9 p.m. Thursdays. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Through April 27, “Spring Awakening” and “Rhythm of the Arts”; May 1-June 1, “En Plein Aire” painting show and “Tridimensionnel Open Exposition” 3-D show. May 17, 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. ccaagallery.org

May 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. modestoartwalk.com.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “All that Glitters! Glasses, Bottles, Jars and Collectables.” Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.

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

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.

Through May 17, Celebration of the Humanities, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with reception April 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

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

April 21, Under the Oaks Art Show, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

Folk dancing lessons, beginners welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 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.

Works by Members of Studio Art Quilt Associates is a juried exhibition. Reception 6-8 p.m. April 19. $5.

A classic home built in 1939 in Turlock will be transformed into a showplace by some of California’s interior designers, landscape architects and local artists. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Carnegie Arts Center. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. turlockshowhouse.squarespace.com.

Local landscape designer Lee Harris shares his perspective on California’s unique contribution to residential landscape design and how it influenced the way we live today. 2-3 p.m.

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

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

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

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

April 27, Journey Revisited; April 28, The Peelers. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

Annual family event features craft vendors, tours at the Historic Red Church and Volunteer Fire Museum, bug zoo, petting zoo, plants and garden starters for sale, fashion shows, music and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Sonora. Free. www.sonoraca.com.

More than 100 vendors in open air market with crafts, vendors, live entertainment, car show, pancake breakfast, Kidz Zone and more. Farmers Market, food, drinks and snacks, Barrel Room with cold beer and hard cider. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Hughson. Free.

Live music, art, craft vendors, dance and performance art. Camping available. Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale. $30-$225. serenitygathering.net.

Historic Knights Ferry Gold Country Peddler’s Faire features antiques, collectibles, crafts and more than 100 dealers. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stanislaus River Park, Knights Ferry. Free. For more, see the event Facebook page.

Taco trucks, restaurants join to make street and gourmet tacos. Mariachis, singers, DJ, pinatas for kids, photo booth, lucha libre wrestling, beer, tequila, margaritas, micheladas, desserts, ice cream. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 11th Street, Modesto. www.facebook.com/ModestoTacoFest

Sample nearly 150 varieties of craft beer. Live music, art show, wines in a VIP tent. Food trucks on site with items for purchase. Age 21 and over only. Noon-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $40 advance, $45 door, $55 VIP; $15 designated drivers. cvbrewfest.com.

FILM

“Paint Your Wagon.” Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S Washington St. 6 p.m. $5. www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org.

More that 60 vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $8. 209-537-3360.

Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. 8-11 a.m. first Sunday of each month. Menu includes biscuits and gravy, waffles with strawberries and cream, omelets and eggs cooked to order. Juice and coffee included. $3-$7 donation. 1390 Broadway Ave.

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. 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

11 a.m. first Tuesdays through May. My Garden Cafe, Whitmore Avenue, Ceres. $12.

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.

Carnival treats. Proceeds benefit Stanislaus County veterans. 5-8 p.m. Fourth Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-343-6292.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

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.

Veterans and their guests are invited to join the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County for Happy Hour Fridays. 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Stanislaus Veterans Center Lounge at Coffee & Sylvan. 209-484-7166.

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

Social club for seniors age 65-plus. 8-8:30 a.m. Sundays. Perkos,Coffee Road and Standiford Avenue, Modesto. 209-576-0279.

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 Broadway. turlockmarket.org.

Omelet, cottage fries, biscuits, fruit and beverage. 4:30-7 p.m. Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave. (Hwy 120 East), Escalon. $4-$8. 209-838-2792.

Farmers Market. 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Central Park, Golden State Boulevard and Main Street in Turlock. www.centralparkmarketturlock.com

Benefits Tuolumne County Habitat for Humanity. Live and silent auctions. Doors open 5 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing at 7 p.m. $95. www.blackhatfoundation.org.

Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. True Value Shopping Plaza, 1040 West Las Palmas Ave. www.facebook.com/Patterson-Farmers-Market.

Two seatings, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required by May 9. McHenry Mansion, 15th and I streets, Modesto. $30. 209-549-0428.

Wine, gourmet food, live music, silent auction at Soroptimist International event. 5-7 p.m. Meadow Plaza, Twain Harte. $40. www.twainhartesoroptimist.org, 209-536-9227.

5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Charles Street and Hughson Avenue. www.facebook.com/HughsonMarket.

Six gardens in Turlock. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children. www.facebook.com/turlockgardenclub.

Abundance Market from the Ripon Community Garden and Oak Valley Youth Garden 30 local vendors selling hand-knit items, soaps, upcycled furniture, clothing, and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1179 Vera Avenue, Ripon.

Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson event. Children’s carnival games and prizes, Art exhibition: “A Child’s Eye View,” food, craft booths, car show. Noon. 505 M St., Patterson. Free. 209-892-9321.

Older Americans Month celebration with a 1-3 mile walk, physical activity demonstrations and more than 50 informational booths. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.

The Great Valley Museum Foundation at Modesto Junior College invites the community to “Walk for the Animals” in fundraiser to support care of live animals at the museum. 7:30-9 a.m. MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $25. www.mjc.edu/gvm to register.

Kathrin Weber will explain how fiber artists can make fearless color choices by using colors around them. 10 a.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Stanislaus County Commission on Aging event to benefit the Stanislaus Senior Foundation. 5-9 p.m. Stanislaus Veteran’s Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15, Modesto. $25 at the Area Agency on Aging Office, Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. and from commission members. 209-578-5097.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Clubhouse at Rambling Hills Estates, 23732 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia. mlwsguild.org.

Columbia State Historic Park’s annual living history event with costumed volunteers. Visitors experience the events and environment of an 1850s mining camp re-created in detail from the clothing, food and tasks to entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $7, $2 age 12 and under. www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia.

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.

Dances on Tuesdays. Live band, Rock’n Country, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; doors open at 9. May 11, ’50s Dance, 6:30-10 p.m. $10. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. 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.

Dance to Bonnie and the Boys Out Back Band. 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue. $5, supports the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 209-343-6292.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-402-4822. 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 6:30 p.m. Dances 7 p.m. Saturdays. Open to singles, couples and children ages 8 and up. 7 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. 209-556-8524 or 209-681-2699.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Urbano California Grill, 1016 H St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

Artists can pre-register to show works in the “En Plein Aire/Tridimensionnel (3-D) Open Exposition” to be held later this year at Mistlin Gallery. Prospectus available at www.ccaagallery.org or at Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St., Modesto, 209-529-3369.

West Side Players auditions for variety show featuring dance, singing, skits for adults and children. 5 p.m. May 6, 7 p.m. May. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St. Newman. www.westsidetheatre.org

Turlock Youth Performing Arts seek high school students for production; prepare a 1-minute a capella song. 6 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium.