Arts Wrap for Jan. 29, 2016

‘Julius Caesar’

Merced Shakespearefest and Merced College will present an all-female cast in “Julius Caesar” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. 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. 30, at Barnes & Noble, 1720 W. Olive Ave., featuring “Groundhog’s Day Off” and “Groundhog’s Dilemma.” For more, 209-386-0571 or go to stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2164.

Film series

The UC Merced Human Rights Film Series begins with “3 1/2 minutes, 10 bullets” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in Classroom Office Building 120 at the 5200 Lake Road campus. For more, call 209-658-9481 or send an email to hrfilm@ucmerced.edu.

Guitar recital

Merced College Music Department plans “Inspiração,” a guitar recital by professor Nathaniel Dahman at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Merced College Theater, 3600 M St. There is no cost, but organizers are accepting donations.

Pops concert

The Merced Symphony Pops Concert, featuring “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 mercedtheatre.org.

Vets on display

“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. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, go to mariposaartscouncil.org or call 209-966-3155.

‘Hairspray’

Playhouse Merced’s version of “Hairspray” opens at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the playhouse, 452 W. Main St. Tickets are $10 to $22. The Feb. 13 performance benefits the Valley Crisis Center. Go to playhousemerced.com or call 209-725-8587.

Second Saturdays

The 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 Black Box Theatre, 645 W. Main St. Open to children ages 3 to 8. Admission is $3 per child, with no charge for adults. Tickets available at the box office. Call the council at 209-388-1090.

Hmong artwork

The UC Merced Art Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is showing “Hmongstory 40,” a showcase of the Hmong experience in the United States. Through Feb. 11. For more, go to gasp.ucmerced.edu/

art-gallery or www.hmongstory40.org.

This story was originally published January 28, 2016 at 4:25 PM with the headline "Arts Wrap for Jan. 29, 2016."