Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  First thing to do in the morning is to head to Legion Park and run in the Turkey Trot  You will have a clear conscience all day as you ran 5K before dinner and if you are not into cooking, you can enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow on the Sierra Railroad and you don’t have to do dishes.  Friday and Sat? Shop with the crazy black Friday shoppers?  No way.  Try doing the alternate plan by going to make pottery at Mudroom, enjoying dinner and a show in downtown Modesto.   

 
Tonight, you can Karaoke at Nino’s on N McHenry and there is a rehearsal for the TOP Messiah Sing along at the TOP Little Opera Hall.    Friday, the film Lars and the Real Girl is on the big screen at the State and Barking Dog features the Barking Dog Big Band for your evening fun while at Aqua Shi there is a DJ in the ultra lounge and in Oakdale there is a Murder Mystery Train.  In Turlock, you can enjoy the premier of the Festival Of Lights.  DJ Mark Farina is in town and will be spinning Pure 209 style at the Fat Cat.  

 
At the Gallo Center this weekend, is Boleros with the Trio Las Panchos and on Sunday you can enjoy the production of the Elves and the Shoemaker.   Do not miss these Gallo Center events.    On Stage at the Prospect Theatre is Someone to Watch Over Me.   Sunday, there is a book signing for Claudia Newcorn and her book Crossover at Borders a 2pm Sunday night, it is movie night at the Mustang, there is Gong Show Karaoke at the Speakeasy with Jay Smith, classic rock dancing at Crocodiles and Karaoke at Nino’s.  There is something for everyone. 
 

Mark your calendar for the live stage presentation of Babes In Toyland at the State on Dec 8 and the ultimate SKA band of the 80’s the English Beat will be at Hero’s.  

Find these and other things to do in Modesto at www.modestoview.com/todo