Downton Abbey: The State Theatre in downtown Modesto will host a special opening night event before the first showing of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” at 6 p.m. Friday. Guests who arrive in character-inspired attire will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Tea and biscuits will be graciously served prior to the screening. For tickets, visit thestate.org or call 209-527-4697.

Family Friday: The Carnegie Arts Center will host a printmaking event for the whole family from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Participants will watch a screen-printing demo with artist Christopher Garcia then try it out themselves. This event is free and open to the public. The Carnegie is located at 25O. Broadway, Turlock.

Assyrian Festival: The Assyrian Festival will be held from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Visitors can immerse themselves in the culture that started it all. For more information, visit cvassyrianfestival.com.

Jay Leno:  The Gallo Center for the Art’s official 2025/26 season opening performance will welcome Jay Leno to the stage and is special guest Arsenio Hall, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. For tickets, visit galloarts.org or call 209-338-2100.

Gospel Goes Classical:  The Gospel Goes Classical Symphony, featuring the prestigious West Coast Orchestra, under the direction of acclaimed conductor Kedrick Armstrong of the Oakland Orchestra, will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Delta Center for the Arts, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton. This production brings together a stunning fusion of gospel and classical music. For tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/4mciRVL