Arts Wrap for July 22, 2016
‘Star Wars’
The Merced Parks and Recreation Department will show “Star Wars” at dusk Friday, July 22, at the Youth Sports Complex in the 1800 block of Wadrobe Avenue in Merced. The event is free. Staffers recommend viewers bring something to sit on. Merced city firefighters on July 8 cooked about 250 hot dogs for moviegoers and plan to return July 22. Call 209-385-6232.
Male dancers
Perico Productions presents Thunder from Down Under, an adult show featuring partially nude male dancers from Australia, at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets start at $34. Must be 18 or older to attend. For more, go to www.mercedtheatre.org or call 209-381-0500.
Art classes
The Merced County Arts Council and Arbor Gallery offer a slew of classes for those 5 to 15 years old through the end of the month. Each class is $40. For a complete list, go to www.artsmerced.org/classes.html. Call the Multicultural Arts Center at 209-388-1090 or email director@artsmerced.org.
Pop Cultured
Merced’s Barnes and Noble plans a DC Comics-themed event at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at 1720 W. Olive Ave. For more, call 209-386-0571.
Black Oak music
The Black Oak Casino concert series in Tuolumne continues at 12:45-6 p.m. Saturday, July 23, with the Westside Tribute Band Brewfest. To see the full lineup, go to www.blackoakcasino.com/entertainment.
Photo show
Sierra Artists’ Gallery of Mariposa offers a photography show through Sunday, July 24, at the gallery at Highway 140 and Sixth Street. Call 209-966-2284.
Fair artwork
The third annual Merced County Fair arts show will open with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St., Merced. The free show features artwork from June’s fair exhibits. Go to www.artsmerced.org or call 209-388-1090.
Playhouse gala
Playhouse Merced’s biggest fundraiser of the year is 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Bob Hart Square at Canal and Main streets. The gala is celebrating the silver screen with musical selections from classic movies. Tickets are $75 for general admission; $750 for a table of eight; and $1,000 for a VIP table. For more, call the box office at 209-725-8587.
Fashion show
Merced Art Hop present Basic Bxtches fashion show from 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 27 at the hop’s Epekel Gallery, 1733 Canal St., Merced. Tickets are $10. Call Kimberly at 209-658-0661 or go to mercedarthop.org.
LB concerts
The Los Banos Arts Council’s concert series begins Sept. 17 with the Sun Kings at the Ted Falasco Arts Center, 1105 Fifth St., Los Banos. The series features five concerts between September and March. Season tickets are $85, and individual shows are $20 to $30. For more or for tickets, call 209-826-6132 or 209-826-9048 or go to www.losbanosarts.org.
Art gallery
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center and the Arbor Gallery are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 645 W. Main St. There is no fee to enter. For more, go to www.artsmerced.org or call 209-388-1090.
This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 3:39 PM with the headline "Arts Wrap for July 22, 2016."