Milena Smit, left, and Penelope Cruz are the “Parallel Mothers” in Pedro Almodovar’s film.
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CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-632-5761
Through April 30, “Festa: A Celebration of Portuguese Faith & Culture.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Through March 26, “Young@Art” student exhibition. March 29-April 30, “Art Quilts 2.” Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1015 J St. Modesto. ccaagallery.org.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO/MODESTO ART MUSEUM ▪ [email protected]
Through March 31, “The Modesto History Project,” featuring posters displayed downtown commemorating historic sites or events in Modesto. For addresses, see modestoartmuseum.org/modesto-history-project.
GREAT VALLEY MUSEUM ▪ 209-575-6196
Through April 23, sculptures by Sayaka Ganz. MJC West Campus 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. $4-$5. www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/gvm.
KRUSE LUCAS ART GALLERY ▪ 209-529-9111
March-May, “The pastel art of Janet Hardie.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 525 Tully Road, Modesto.
MCHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-618-5387
Ongoing exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto.
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON ▪ March 26
Comedy magic show. 5 p.m. $19-$59.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! ▪ March 27
Dancers from the television series bring an all-new show. 2 p.m. $69-$119.
MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ▪ April 1-2
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by pianist Alexander Korsantia. Dirk Meyer guest conducts the program that also includes Golijov’s “Sidereus” and Brahms’ First Symphony. 7:30 p.m. $39-$94.
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW ▪ April 2
Parodies classic “Golden Girls” moments from the television show with puppets. 1 and 5 p.m. $39-$59.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT CBS ▪ Through May 22
April 3, Valentine Concert and Tea featuring Liisa Davila; April 24, Grover Anderson & the Lampoliers; May 22, San Francisco Yiddish Combo. Concerts 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $10-$35, with season subscriptions available at various prices. www.cbsmodesto.org.
COLUMBIA VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET AND SEXTET ▪ March 27
2 p.m. The Rock of Twain Harte Pub & Restaurant. 23068 Fuller Road, Twain Harte. Free. www.rockoftwainharte.com.
FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERTS ▪ April 1-Dec. 2
Full bar, food, information booths and vendors. April 1, Hired Gunn; May 6, Pure Bandido; June 3, Dr Tequila and the Mission Mob; July 1, Alameda Allstars; Aug. 5, Keith Burrows Band; Sept. 2, Chasing Anthems; Oct. 7, Dive Bar Poets; Nov. 4, Leilani and the Destractions; Dec. 2, Famous Hits Band. 6:30 p.m. Copperopolis Armory, 695 Main St. $10-$15. www.creativecopperopolis.com.
Tribute to the band Boston. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $30-$25. www.westsidetheatre.org.
MAPS PROGRAM ▪ March 25
Modesto Area Partners in Science presents “The Rise And Recent Fall Of Sierra Nevada Glaciers” featuring Yosemite National Park geologist Greg Stock. The event is being via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. See www.mjc.edu/instruction/sme/maps.php.
SATURDAY STUDIO: AESOP’S ANIMALS ▪ March 26
Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to create art based on the theme. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. $5. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
FAMILY SATURDAY: FOOD & FUN FROM PORTUGAL ▪ March 26
Learn traditional Portuguese dances with Grupo Folclórico Mar Bravo. Traditional Portuguese treats. 7 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
FILM “GOONIES” ▪ March 26
Screenings 2 and 6:30 p.m. Denair Gaslight Community Conservatory, 3908 N. Gratton Road. $5.
TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY ▪ March 31
Central California LGBTQIA+/2S Collaborative community celebration and health fair. Organizations, vendors, carnival games, prizes, live drag show and music by band Ick. Speakers include Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen, Cody Harman and local activists. Open mic and poetry time. 2-6 p.m. 10th Street Plaza, downtown Modesto. After-party at Ralston’s Goat. www.lgbtqcollaborative.org.
FILM: “BELFAST” ▪ March 25-31
Kenneth Branagh’s semi autobiographical movie.
FILM: “PARALLEL MOTHERS” ▪ March 25-31
Two women in a hospital room are going to give birth.
Comedian. 8 p.m. $25-$35.
RED CARPET PARTY ▪ March 27
Live telecast on the big screen of the Oscar Awards with catered dinner. 3:30 p.m. $25 for event and dinner.
AN EVENING OF BEATLES ▪ April 1
Benefit for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Children) with an evening of Beatles music by The Vibes and Third Party, along with other performers. 7 p.m. $10.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
“ARISTOCRATS” ▪ Through March 27
Prospect Theater Project presents As a family gathers at their crumbling estate for a wedding the adult siblings sort out the truth about the family’s past, present and future. 7:30 p.m. March 18-19, March 24-26; 2 p.m. March 20. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto. $10. prospecttheaterproject.org.
“AESOP’S FABLES” ▪ Through March 27
Light Box Theatre Company for Young Audiences production. Storytellers use song, dance and drama to bring famous fables to life. Various times. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. $8-$12. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
“RAMBLIN’ ROSE” ▪ March 31-April 10
Celebrates female icons and songwriters of American country music. Hear classics of Dolly Parton, the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and more. Various times. Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $40. www.sierrarep.org.
This story was originally published March 23, 2022 11:03 AM.
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