Arts Wrap for Jan. 15, 2016

‘Julius Caesar’

Merced Shakespearefest and Merced College will present an all-female cast in “Julius Caesar” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23, and Jan. 29 and 30 (Fridays and Saturdays); and at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 and 31 (Sundays). Merced College Theater, 3600 M St. $10 general admission, $8 students. 209-723-3265.

Story time

Children’s story time is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Barnes & Noble, 1720 W. Olive Ave., featuring “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.” For more, 209-386-0571 or go to stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2164.

Pops concert

The Merced Symphony Pops Concert, which this year will feature “Broadway Favorites,” is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets are $39 general, or $14 for students with ID, and are available by calling 209-381-0500 or visiting www.mercedtheatre.org.

Butch and Sundance

Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Twentieth Century Fox present showings of the classic Western “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) at Regal Cinemas Hollywood Merced 13. The film, featuring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, and Wednesday, Jan. 20. Go to www.regmovies.com for ticket information.

Wire art exhibit

Merced College Art Gallery plans a reception for a wire art show from artist Wendy Ballen, called “Wired and Twisted,” at the 3600 M St. gallery, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. For more, call gallery Director Susanne French at 209-384-6064 or email french.s@mccd.edu.

Tritt to sing

Country singer Travis Tritt goes on at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets start at $39 and are available at the theater’s box office. For more, call 209-381-0500 or go to mercedtheatre.org.

‘Hairspray’

Playhouse Merced’s version of “Hairspray” premieres at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the playhouse, 452 W. Main St. Tickets are $10 to $22. Go to playhousemerced.com/ or call 209-725-8587.

Second Saturdays

Merced County Arts Council and the county Office of Education offer Becky Manandic and the South Pacific Dance Company’s Hawaiian-themed hula dancing at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Merced County Arts Council’s Black Box Theatre, 645 W. Main St. It is open to children ages 3 to 8. Admission is $3 per child, with no charge for adults. Tickets are at the box office. Call the council at 209-388-1090.

Vets on display

The Mariposa County Arts Council’s exhibition “In Uniform” features the artwork of Drew Cameron, Binh Danh and Pam DeLuco. The show continues through March at the Treetop Gallery, 5009 Highway 140, which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, go to mariposaartscouncil.org or call 209-966-3155.

Hmong artwork

The UC Merced Art Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is showing the “Hmongstory 40” exhibit, a showcase of the Hmong experience in the United States. The exhibit is expected to be up until at least mid-February. For more, go to gasp.ucmerced.edu/

art-gallery or www.hmongstory40.org.

This story was originally published January 14, 2016 at 4:43 PM with the headline "Arts Wrap for Jan. 15, 2016."