Merced Arts Wrap for Dec. 12, 2014

Open mike at American Legion

Cottonwood Creek will be the featured act at open mike night Saturday at the American Legion, 939 W. Main St. The event begins with the featured performers at 6 p.m. followed by open mike at 7 p.m. No cover charge. Tri-tip sandwiches and potato salad are available for $6. All proceeds go toward programs for youth and vets. For more information, call Ed Benes at (209) 658-2663.

Live music at Star Club

Live music happens at the Star Club from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. both today and Saturday at 1331 W. Main St., Merced. There is no cover charge. You must be at least 21 to enter.

Exhibits at the Arts Center

The Merced Multicultural Arts Center is hosting a group of exhibits by Martin Castro, Elaine Sachs and Edwin Macaraeg, along with “The Really Big Show” in the Arbor Gallery. The center is at 645 W. Main St. in downtown Merced. Entrance is free. The exhibit runs through Jan. 9; hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information about the exhibit or the Merced County Arts Council, go to www.artsmerced.org or call (209) 388-1090.

Pacific Boychoir

The Pacific Boychoir is scheduled to return to the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., at 7 p.m. Saturday. The choir, made up of boys age 10 to 18, won three Grammys for recordings with the San Francisco Symphony. The boys also have performed in cathedrals and other venues in Russia, China, Argentina and Australia, among others. Tickets are $30-$35. For tickets and information, visit tickets.mercedtheatre.org or call (209) 381-0100.

Events at Kewl Cats

Kewl Cats, 1111 Motel Drive, has karaoke from 9 p.m. until closing, Monday through Thursday, and DJ/dancing from 8 p.m. to closing every Friday, no cover, ages 21 and up only. Doors open at 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Mariposa Art Company showcase

Mariposa Art Company is scheduled to hold its “Art of Giving” showcase, which includes works from 20 artists, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at 1637 M St. Performances will be by Defiant Strike Crew and Squalid the Troll. Admission is free, and raffle tickets will be given with each donation. The art company is collecting canned food, toys and individually wrapped cookies.

SPCA Christmas Home Tour

The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ 22nd annual Christmas Home Tour will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 each. Proceeds benefit the SPCA Adoption Center. Tickets are available at Maciel and Co., A Blooming Affair, Wash and Wag, Christina’s Fine Clothing and Expressions of Love Floral. For more information, call (209) 384-7722

Bands at The Partisan

The Ryan Russell Band from Oakdale is scheduled to perform at 9 tonight at The Partisan, 432 W. Main St. Also scheduled to perform is Tractor Boy and Justin Roth and the McKain Bros. Tickets are $5. Also at The Partisan, karaoke at 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Braingazm trivia at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

This story was originally published December 12, 2014 at 9:25 AM with the headline "Merced Arts Wrap for Dec. 12, 2014."