Holiday Craft Faire: Turlock’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 N. Minaret Ave., will host its annual Holiday Craft Faire Thursday through Saturday inside the church’s social hall. The faire will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free and there is no charge for parking.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra: The MSO’s 96th Season kicks off with a powerful performance of resilience and triumph with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. The show features Valerie Coleman’s “Seven O’Clock Shout,” Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” and Beethoven’s triumphant “Symphony No. 5.” For tickets, visit galloarts.org or call 209-338-2100.

Super Diamond: The world’s finest Neil Diamond interpretive band Super Diamond will be at The State Theare in downtown Modesto for a show at 7 p.m. Saturday. For tickets visit thestate.org. The theatre is located at 1307 J St., Modesto.

Astronomy in the Park: Members of the Stockton Astronomical Society will setup their telescopes for the public at S.J. County Oak Grove Regional Park at 5 p.m. Saturday. S.J. County charges a parking fee of $6 cash per vehicle but the Nature Center and telescope viewing is free. The park is located at 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton.

Open Mic Night: Queen Bean Coffee House in Modesto will host an Open Mic Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Those wishing to perform should come early to sign up. Adult beverages as well as coffee, tea, and sandwiches are available for purchase. This event is family friendly, free, and open to the public. Queen Bean is located at 1126 14th St., Modesto.