Beer fundraiser for Hospice; more Modesto, entertainment

Enjoy some brews while helping Community Hospice. Also, the biggest Graffiti Summer event, the North Modesto Kiwanis Car Show kicks off the weekend with two days of cars, music and more. Those are just two of the entertainment options planned in the Modesto region June 11-17.

Hops for Hospice

Hops for Community Hospice is a fundraising event featuring craft beer from Persuasion Brewing, food and fun with giant yard games, ax throwing, cornhole and more. People must be 21 years or older to attend.

WHEN: 6-10 p.m. June 17

WHERE: Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto

TICKETS: $100 includes two craft beers, pizza, and choice of either tri-tip or taco truck fare, ice cream and games; $60 includes pizza and choice of tri-tip or taco truck, ice cream and games (no beer).

ONLINE: give.hospiceheart.org

Graffiti Summer fest

The North Modesto Kiwanis Car Show returns with two days of vintage and classic cars and a music festival. Car customizer John D’Agostino and actress Candy Clark from “American Graffiti” will attend. There will be local bands, food and vendors. Modern muscle cars and exotic vehicles will be displayed Sunday.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12

WHERE: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

TICKETS: $10, free to age 12 and under

ONLINE: americangraffitifestival.com

“Grease”

Patrons can sing along during the screening of this classic musical, part of the Graffiti Summer lineup. Dress up as your favorite character from the film and dance in the aisles while John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and others sing their way through a summer of love.

WHEN: 2 p.m. June 11

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $5

ONLINE: thestate.org

MoBand

The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County continues its season with its “Latin Fire” program at Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park. Many people get their spots early by laying down blankets during the day and then take picnics later to enjoy during the concerts.

WHEN: 8 p.m. June 16

WHERE: Graceada Park at Needham and Sycamore, Modesto

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: www.moband.org

Mistlin Gallery exhibits

“The World Around Us” and “Triple Take: Plein Air Artists with Three Views” are on display at the Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. A special selection of watercolors by the late Dan Petersen is part of “The World Around Us” exhibit. Petersen was a local artist and Modesto Junior College instructor.

WHEN: June 7-July 9. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays

WHERE: Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J St. Modesto

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: ccaagallery.org

Art Walk

The Third Thursday Art Walk continues in downtown Modesto. Look for yellow balloons outside participating venues, including Chartreuse Muse, Mistlin Gallery, Dragonfly Art for Life, Reform with Pilates, The State Theatre and E&E Studio.

WHEN: 5-8 p.m. June 16

WHERE: Various locations

ADMISSION: Free

ONLINE: modestoartwalk.com