Spartacus: The Turlock Community Theatre will show the movie “Spartacus” (1960) at 7 p.m. Friday. This rousing spectacle re-creates the life and times of Thracian gladiator Spartacus, who led a bloody slave insurrection against Rome from 73 to 71 B.C. For tickets, visit turlocktheatre.org.

Conjunto Primavera: Popular Mexican norteño-sax band Conjunto Primavera will be at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Known for their romantic ballads and heartfelt lyrics, the group blends norteño, cumbia, and Tejano music styles. For tickets, visit galloarts.org.

Saturday Studio: The Carnegie Arts Center will host an open studio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required. The Carnegie is located at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock.

Season Sneak Peek: The Prospect Theater Project will present a season sneak peek at 2 p.m. Saturday. The theater will introduce its directors, and engage in some lively conversation over drinks and hors d'oeuvres about the new season. For tickets, visit prospecttheaterproject.com.

Flavors of the Pacific Islands: Kommunity Hub NorCal will host Flavors of the Pacific Islands, a community dinner and educational event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. For tickets, visit: www.tinyurl.com/flavorsofthepacificislands