Events
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Self-Improvement
Enchílate Social 2022. Friday, May 13th, 7pm and Saturday, May 14th, 12pm. 4774 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno. It’s been two years... and it’s about time to return to form - join us for Enchílate’s (formerly annual) Social Dance Fundraiser at Pete & Carmen’s Salsa Dance Academy!
Door open at 6:30PM, main event at 7:00PM, featuring: -Pete and Carmen - instructors! -Alex Leyva (Bakersfield) - instructor! -Dj Cee Dos (Fresno) -Súbale - live salsa and bachata music! -Erika Saucillo (Los Angeles) - performing! -Las Reinas del Valle, directed by Martha Solis, performing!
-Enchílate Salsa Team - performing!
-Dj Mitchy Mitch - emcee! -Mirrorage
- photo booth! -Tacos Super Pollo - delicious food to keep you dancing all night! Our event will feature a two-day choreo intensive with Erika Saucillo! Workshops will be on Friday, 5/13, 7:00-10:00PM, and Saturday, May 14th, 12:00-3:00PM at Dianna’s Studio of Dance. Learn AND perform an original choreography!
Paint with Jenn. Saturday, May 14th, 1pm and Sunday, May 15th, 3pm. 415 E Olive Ave, Turlock. All ages paint party with Jenn. Frida Kahlo painting. All supplies included. Tickets $30.
Theater
FCC Choral Concert: SING! Friday, May 6th, 7pm. Fresno City College
OAB Auditorium, 1101 E College Ave, Fresno. Join the FCC City Singers, Symphonic Choir and alumni for a celebration of singing of Fresno City College! Directed by Julie Dana. Tickets ONLY available for purchase online, NO in-person ticket sales. Tickets start at $8.
Comedy at The Labyrinth Art Collective. Friday, May 6th, 7pm. The Labyrinth Art Collective, 1470 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Stand Up Comedy; Featuring Franklin Yi, Ruby Setnik. Also featuring Benton Harshaw, Dave Whittemore, Lauren Ybarra. Hosted by Mike Wooten.
Peter Pan. Friday, May 6th, 7pm. Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts, 809 E Olive Ave, Fresno. Break the Barriers is excited to announce our upcoming Spring 2022 show, Excerpts From Peter Pan—coming to the Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts! At Break the Barriers, we provide a place for everyone on the stage. Our biggest stars often come from where you least expect them. We invite you to join us on the following days and times while we tell our next story, Excerpts From Peter Pan
If All the Sky Were Paper. Friday, May 6th, 7:30pm. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main St, Merced. A play in one act by Andrew Carroll Presented by Students from UC Merced’s Global Arts Studies Program. If All the Sky Were Paper is based on
Carroll’s incredible journey to more than 40 countries on six continents, to seek out the most extraordinary war letters ever written. The actors go through the full spectrum of emotions and experiences contained in the letters. From the incredible drama and ferocity of battle to the pathos and humor of everyday life on the front lines, these letters and Carroll’s story will deeply move and inspire audiences.
Full Circle Presents: The Cobra Comedy Open Mic. Sunday, May 8th, 6pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. We are excited to announce The Cobra Comedy Open Mic. Come see some of the Central Valley’s brightest comedy stars, and many of it best up and comers, work out their new bits on stage. And maybe give that stand up dream a go yourself while you’re at it? If you need a few beers before you try it out, we got you there too. Live comedy in a fun supportive environment, in one of Fresno’s best live performance spaces. It’s going to be a great time and we can’t wait to see you there!
Open Mic - Music/Comedy. Monday, May 9th, 4:30pm. 2.0 Coffee Co, 1570 W Olive Ave, Porterville. Local stand up comedians and muscians, come on down! Music 4:30 to 5:00pm Comedy 6:00-8:00pm
JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining Matt Cole. Wednesday, May 11th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Since he began pursuing comedy, Matt has become a Brea Improv regular and fre-
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quently performs at The Ice House, The Comedy Store, and both Irvine and Ontario Improv’s. He can be seen nightly with a microphone in hand flooring audiences with true tales at countless other comedy shows in the surrounding areas.
Jazz Ensemble & Concert Band. Wednesday, May 11th, 7:30pm. Fresno City College Theatre, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno. Jazz Ensemble directed by Paul Lucckesi. Concert Band directed by Elisha Wells. Professor Joe Lizama will be featured on the drumset, and Julie Dana will be a guest conductor on a final piece that combines concert and jazz band instrumentalists with the FCC City Singers.Tickets ONLY available for purchase online, NO in-person ticket sales. $8 General Admission, $5 Student (promo code: STUDENT)
Slice of Comedy Headlining Adam Hunter. Friday, May 13th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. A New York City Native, Adam Hunter is one of the hottest young comedians around today. He headlines all over the country, putting his heart and soul into every performance with an act that is brash, deep and hilarious.
Virzi Triplets, Willie Mac, & More at Barmageddon. Friday, May 13th, 9pm. Barmageddon, 126 E Kern Ave, Tulare. Alex, Mitchell, and Sean Virzi are identical triplets and stand-up comedians born and raised in Los Angeles. Their energetic comedy has been featured on Netflix’s Floor is Lava, America’s Got Talent, ABC’s The Gong Show, TBS’ ‘Angie Tribeca’ and Hulu. This is a 21+ event
Gala Opera Concert. Saturday, May 14th, 7:30pm. Fresno City College OAB Auditorium, 1101 University Ave, Fresno. $8 General Admission, $5 Student (promo code: STUDENT)
Directed by Melissa Wolfmann. Fresno City College Opera / Musical Theatre workshop presents a beautiful night of singing. The Opera Gala will present Fresno City College singers and special guest opera workshop alumni. Tickets ONLY available for purchase online, NO in-person ticket sales.
Every Brilliant Thing Tour. Saturday, May 14th, 7:30pm. The MAC, 645 W Main St, Merced. A production team from Modesto is touring Duncan Mac-
millan’s and Jonny Donahoe’s imaginative one-man show Every Brilliant Thing. Directed by Traci Sprague & starring Chris Hayhurst, this show brings a heartwarming, gorgeous, and self-aware look at the very serious topic of suicide and how it has a rippling long lasting impression on the people left in the wake.
Brunch Babes @ The Marriott. Sunday, May 15th, 11am. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. A lively drag brunch & show on the beautiful front patio of the Marriott. Come and enjoy the sun with the Brunch Babe and have a bite to eat! $15 for the show, $45 includes brunch and mimosas.
JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining AJ DeMello. Wednesday, May 18th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. With a delivery ranging from nuanced Neanderthal to out right joker, A.J. DeMello’s no-nonsense material and nonchalant pacing leaves audiences in complete hysterics. The Turlock native used his skills to win The 2018 Laughs Unlimited Coming to The Stage Competition and become a finalist in The 2018 Rooster T Feathers Competition. The touring comedian had the pleasure to release his first comedy special, “I Didn’t Drive Here Either” which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
Henry Phillips Slice of Comedy. Friday, May 20th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Henry has performed his stand up and twisted songs on Comedy Central Presents, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and as a regular on the Bob and Tom Show. You may also recognize him as “John the Server Guy” on HBO’s Silicon Valley, or as the star of the cult film “Punching the Clown”. But die hard fans will know him from his youtube cooking series, Henry’s Kitchen, which has garnered millions of views worldwide.
Eager Studios Spring Spectacular 2022. Saturday, May 21st, 2pm. Encore Theatre Company, 324 S N St, Tulare. 3rd Annual Eager Studios Spring Recital & Showcase - Recital #2 Come out and support our amazing student’s successes this semester. Thank you to our amazing sponsors for their help in making this event possible, and keeping music education alive in our community!
JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining
Becky Lynn. Wednesday, May 25th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. With a dark, but charismatic style and dry, but engaging delivery, Becky Lynn has made herself one of the brightest young stars in the Northern California comedy scene opening for such heavy hitters as Jen Kirkman, Erica Rhodes, and Rhea Butcher.
Erik Power & The Fun Junkies present Whiskey River Comedy Night. Atwater are you ready! Erik Power & The Fun Junkies present Whiskey River Comedy Night. A night filled with booze and big laughs! This months lineup stars Pete Munoz and features Erik Power and Jon Gab. Get your tickets before they’re gone.
Slice of Comedy Headlining Marc Yaffee. Friday, May 27th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Marc Yaffee’s diverse comedy career has landed him in 43 states and 11 countries spanning 4 continents. Additionally, Marc may be the only comedian with the distinction of air, land, and sea comedic credits. He’s entertained Alaska Airlines passengers at 30,000 feet, performed on a flat-bed truck for U.S. Marines in Iraq (while getting his head shaved), and done comedy for Holland America Cruise ship passengers on the high seas.
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The Fresno Community Concert Band: “An American Tale” Sunday, May 29th, 3pm. Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno. The story of America unfolds as we honor and commemorate Memorial Day. Experience Eternal Father Strong to Save (“The Navy Hymn”) and Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew by James Curnow - both reverent and moving works. Performing the American Flute Salute is our special guest soloist, John Barcellona, Professor of Flute Emeritus at CSU Long Beach. Join us as we remember our fallen heroes.
JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining
Dana Turner. Wednesday, June 1st, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. In the 4th grade her dream was to be on SNL, so there’s no better way to do that than start doing comedy in the back of pizza parlors and breweries in her 40’s. Dana bounced into comedy and in just a few short years went from open mics, to hosting, to headlining. With a background of teaching Childbirth and Sex Ed., no topic is off limits. Her quirky outlook and vivid imagination shapes her comedy style, and has been steadily gaining fans all over, even overseas!
Tower Blendz Art Hop Open Mic Night. Thursday, June 2nd, 5pm. Tower Blendz, 802 E Olive Ave, Fresno. Our open mic events are always family friendly and provide an open platform that welcomes all types of artists. We welcome and support all types of first-timers and experienced artists. Our host: We have the talented Apocalypse Phoenix as our special host for this event! NOTE: This is a free event open to the community during Art Hop
JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining
Sam Ridley. Wednesday, June 8th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, and living near Los Angeles, Sam Ridley is a seasoned comedian and show producer with a knack for bringing real-life perspectives to the comedy stage. After almost a decade in the industry, he continues to feature and headline shows from coast to coast. He’s known for his ability to connect with audiences by skillfully weaving humor in real-life experiences that will resonate with anyone.
Music
Jazz Jam at The Brewery District. Sunday, May 8th, 2pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Come out and listen to Trio Expression play some jazz or join in on the fun yourself as you can sign up to play with them! 2-5pm / All Ages / Free
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Feat. Tina Marie. Sunday, May 8th, 3pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio on Mother’s Day for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Sunday, May 8, from 3pm-6pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Tina Marie for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
BRUJERIA: “Raza Odiada West America Tour 2022 ” w/ GOATWHORE & UNIDAD TRAUMA. Thursday, May 12th, 6pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Presented by numbskullshows.com Tickets available at ticketweb.com
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Ft. That Little Band. Thursday, May 12th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Thursday, May 12, from 6pm-9pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes That Little Band for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
John Pemberton at Full Circle. Thursday, May 12th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Thursday, May 12th - Country music artist, John Pemberton will be taking the stage at our Brewery District Taproom! 7pm / All Ages / Free
She Rocks! Thursday, May 12th, 7:30pm. DiCicco’s Old Town Clovis, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. A Musical Tribute To 8 Great Female Classic Rock Icons of The 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Featuring Catt John. With Karen Tesi and Kari Edwards. Tickets $15-25.
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Ft. Elena Experience. Friday, May 13th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Friday, May 13, from 6pm-
9pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Elena Experience for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
AC Myles at Full Circle. Friday, May 13th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Friday, May 13th - AC Myles is back on our stage! 7pm / All Ages / Free
THE BROTHERS COMATOSE at The Grove House. Friday, May 13th, 7pm. The Grove House, 4993 5th St, Mariposa. Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock ‘n’ roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock concert-like shows.
Scott Stevens - Small Town Loud Tour. Friday, May 13th, 8pm. The Wakehouse, 850 Kings River Rd, Reedley. An up and coming singer/ songwriter, Scott has been opening shows for Justin Moore lately with his upbeat, unique sound and style! $13 online. $20 at the door. All proceeds will go to The Resiliency Project, helping LOCAL first responders with mental health & more.
Blink 180TRUE at Full Circle. Saturday, May 14th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Saturday, May 14th - Blink 180TRUE is hitting our stage w/ Fresno’s Unlikely Band! Blink 180TRUE is a nationally touring Blink 182 Tribute band! 7pm / All Ages / $10 Adv. / $15 Dos.
Tributo a Maná y Caifanes con Blanc Bandera ft El Vampiro (Maná, Jaguares). Saturday, May 14th, 7pm. La Maison Kabob, 1243 Fulton Mall, Fresno. Noche de rock con exitos de Maná y Caifanes. Desde Salinas Ca, Blanc Bandera ft El Vampiro de Maná y Caifanes. Puertas habren a las 7 y musica empieza a las 10:30. Boletos en la puerta $30
BOUNCING SOULS, Swingin Utters, The Last Gang. Saturday, May 14th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Tickets at ticketweb.com
Mike Hammer and the Nails. Saturday, May 14th, 8pm. Hangar BBQ, 26 Macready Dr, Merced. Mike Hammer and the Nails, with special guests “The Professor” Mike Boykin, and
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Rob Tracy. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. $10 online or at the Door
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Feat. AC Myles. Sunday, May 15th, 3pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Sunday, May 15, from 3pm-6pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes AC Myles for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
ESCAPE THE FATE The Dead Masquerade Tour with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Violent New Breed. Sunday, May 15th, 6pm. Presented by numbskullshows.com. Tickets at ticketweb.com
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Ft. Rich V. Thursday, May 19th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Thursday, May 19, from 6pm-9pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Rich V for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
93.7 KISS Country Summer Concert Series featuring Joe Nichols. Thursday, May 19th, 6:45pm. 93.7 KISS Country’s Summer Concert Series presented by Michelob Ultra. Scheduled to perform: Joe Nichols, Elvie Shane, Conner Smith and Joe & Martina. This is a general admission show. You must be 21 years or older to attend. Tickets start at $10.
Folk Night w/ HazeyAutumn. Thursday, May 19th, 7:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. HazeyAutumn is a local folk rock, indie artist playing here at our taproom for the 1st time! Come out and have a beer and snacks while she plays.
Teenage Wrist, Thursday, May 19th, 8pm. Strummer’s, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Presented by numbskullshows.com. $10 adv, $12 DOS. Tickets at ticketweb.com
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Feat. South 65. Friday, May 20th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Friday, May 20, from 6pm-9pm. Our
beautiful patio welcomes South 65 for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
Brainrack @ Full Circle Brewing Co. Friday, May 20th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Brainrack makes his Fresno debut May 20th! With Shmekin, V3ga, and EJ Beats. Tickets $10-25.
Live Performance By Pepe Marquez & The Band August. Saturday, May 21st, 7pm. Yosemite Falls Cafe Granite Park, 4020 N Cedar Ave, Fresno. Live Performance by Pepe Marquez & The Band August. Tickets $25.
The Coveralls at Full Circle. Saturday, May 21st, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. The Coveralls have classic jazz standards, Motown hits, funk and rock & roll classics and pop chart gems… they cover it all.
Back to Black: A Tribute to AMY WINEHOUSE, plus Fatty Cakes & The Puff Pastries. Saturday, May 21st, 8pm. Presented by numbskullshows. com. Tickets at ticketweb.com
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott
DT Lounge/Patio Ft Fire on the Mountain. Sunday, May 22nd, 3pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Sunday, May 22, from 3pm-6pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Fire on the Mountain for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
Rivers of Nihil at Full Circle. Thursday, May 26th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Freno. Rivers of Nihil, Fallujah, Alluvial, Warforged, The Zenith Passage, plus More TBA. Tickets $18
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Ft. Three Brothers. Thursday, May 26th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Thursday, May 26, from 6pm-9pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Three Brothers for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
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Rock En Espanol. Friday, May 27th, 6pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Friday, May 27thRock En Espanol is back! There will be food, vendors, live music, cold beer + more!
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott’s DT Lounge & Patio Feat. Rene Emilio. Friday, May 27th, 6pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Friday, May 27, from 6pm-9pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Rene Emilio for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
Sweet N’ Juicy plays Hideout Saloon. Friday, May 27th, 8pm. The Hideout Saloon, 5031 CA 140, Ste F, Mariposa. Sweet N’ Juicy brings their fruity funk back to Hideout Saloon! Get ready to dance harder than you have in a long time. Good times and crazy days, humans. Let’s tie one on and forget everything for one night of bliss.
Ryan Cassata Concert at The Woodlands. Saturday, May 28th, 7pm. The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist, and motivational speaker. The Source LGBT+ Center, in partnership with Elevate Youth California & StepUp Empower Youth, is ecstatic to present Ryan Cassata live at The Woodlands on May 28, 2022! Join us at 7pm for an accoustic live performance from one of the fastest rising stars in the music & film industry. This event is ALL-ages and LGBTQ+ youth are especially invited to attend! The Source will have transportation available for both the Northeast and Southwest sides of Visalia, CA for youth. Food, a sober bar, and a “chill station” will also be available at the venue.
LIVE MUSIC at the Visalia Marriott
DT Lounge & Patio Feat. Karri Henry. Sunday, May 29th, 3pm. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, 300 S Court St, Visalia. Join us at the DT Lounge & Patio for handcrafted cocktails & mouthwatering bites on Sunday, May 29, from 3pm-6pm. Our beautiful patio welcomes Karri Henry for a night of entertaining LIVE MUSIC!
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Illtown Sluggaz presents The Slugga Lounge 2022. Tuesday, May 31st, 5:30pm. Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno. Are you planning to attend the New Kids on The Block Mixtape Tour 2 2022 concert? Join Illtown Sluggaz & friends for the Ultimate Pre-Party/EXCLUSIVE Meet & Greet. We’re taking this experience to the next level in the “Slugga Lounge” with Music, Free Giveaways, Special Guests and more! Hang out with Vin Rock, DJ Kaygee and DJ Slugga.
Origin at Full Circle. Wednesday, June 1st, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Origin Abysmal Dawn Tombs Killitorous More TBA! All Ages / $22 Adv / $27 Dos.
Tyler Braden - Small Town Loud Tour. Friday, June 3rd, 8pm. The Wakehouse, 850 Kings River Rd, Reedley. Tickets - $15 online. $25 at the door. Tyler Braden has exploded the last year, touring with acts like Brantley Gilbert, his voice and energy on stage is so unique and powerful. Don’t miss out! All proceeds will go to Reedley Fire Association!
Summer Smash. Saturday, June 4th, 7pm. The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater. Join us for our launch into Summer with live music, beers, and family fun! We will bringing in the talented Scott Patrick, Troublesome, Crashboat, and DJ for this spectacular evening! Tickets include access to the venue and nearby food trucks. Guests under 13 have free entry with a ticketed adult.
Sunday Fest Presents: THIZZ NIGHTZ. Saturday, June 4th, 7pm. Edison Social Club, 3325 W Clinton Ave, Fresno. THIZZ NIGHTS starring J-Diggz & Daboii with special guests. Tickets $30-60.
The Wrecks: Better Than Ever Tour with Special Guests Girlhouse and Mothe. Thursday, June 9th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Presented by numbskullshows.com. Tickets at ticketweb.com
Mr. Crowley - Ozzy Tribute. Friday, June 10th, 8pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Full Circle Brewing brings The Most Authentic Sounding & Looking Ozzy Band in America!
Nonpoint – Taken Apart + Put Back Together Tour plus VRSTY, Days Under Authority. Saturday, June 11th, 7:30pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Presented by numbskullshows.com. Tickets at ticketweb.com
Family
Creative Art Classes For Kids & Teens. Saturday, May 7th, 10am. Palak Studiolnk, Online Art Classes, Clovis. This free painting class is open for all ages. You are welcome to this class as a beginner as well. We will be doing a painting on nature and learn how to blend colors. I will be walking you through a few techniques to make blending easier. I have different versions of same painting so it suits all ages.
An Evening with Bobby Jo Valentine. Saturday, May 7th, 6pm. United Methodist Church of Merced, 899 Yosemite Pkwy, Merced. Please join us for an evening with singer/song writer Bobby Jo Valentine. Dessert is included. Community Vendor Fair after concert.
Park Playdate. Thursday, May 12th, 9am. Riverway Sports Park, 3611 N
Fresno Pirate Festival. Saturday, May 14th, 10am. Kearney Park, 6725 W Kearney Blvd, Fresno. A pirate fun-filled weekend with 100’s of pirates, entertainment, vendors selling all sorts of Piratey goods, food, Ale, and Rum Tasting!
Kepler Neighborhood School Community Carnival. Saturday, May 14th, 10am. Kepler Neoghborhood School, 1462 Broadway St, Fresno. Kepler Neighborhood School is inviting YOU to its first-ever Community Carnival in Downtown Fresno on Saturday, May 14! Bring the family and join us for a day filled with great food, fun carnival games, local vendors and to learn more about Kepler Neighborhood School. The Community Carnival is free admission.
Family Craft Day. Saturday, May 21st, 7am. 24768 E Kings Canyon Rd, Reedley. MakeArt Family Day welcomes visitors of all ages to experience a variety of exhibition-related activities! This May, dive into an olfactory exploration of Living with Scents. The Ministry of Scent brings their famous Fragrance Bar to the galleries, where you can discover your favorite combination of top, heart, and base notes. Get creative with silly synesthesia, create a fragrant May flower -
er to keep your room smelling fresh! Visitors can also scavenger hunt through the exhibition with MakeArt Gallery Games, tinker with magnetic
architecture, and view a screening of the recent virtual Speaker Series with exhibition-featured scientists and designers! All ages welcome– craft your day with the whole family at MCD!
Bubble RUN. Saturday, May 28th, 8am. The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 Chance Ave, Fresno. If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonka’s factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! At each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!
Dino Day. Saturday, June 11th, 9:30am. Children’s Storybook Garden & Museum, 175 E Tenth St, Hanford. We will have game activities, fossil making, photos with dinos, and race on our bouncy dinos! Member
Child: $10 Non-Member Child: $12 Member Adult: Free Non-Member
Adult: $5 At the door ticket sales will include an additional $2 We accept all form of payment methods.
Anime Fuse X Bushido Car Show. Saturday June 11th, 10am. The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno. Anime Fuse and Bushido Car Show collaboration, one-day event with over 200+ Cars (Itasha, Imports, and Muscle cars). Over 100+ Vendors and Artists. Special Guest Voice Actors, Guest cosplayers, and Maid Café. We will be hosting a cosplay event as well a special tournament for cash prizes! Swag bag for VIPS! Please note, Kids under 10 enter for free. Tickets has access to both Anime Fuse and Bushido Car Show.
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Central Valley Cards and Collectibles (CVC) Show. Saturday, June 11th, 10am. The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno. CVC is about bringing a community of Collectors together in one physical venue. We are a family oriented and believing organization that promotes buying, selling, and trading of all Collectibles. Whether you are into sports cards, memorabilia, Pokemon, anime, comics, toys, shoes, Funko PoPsour show will have it ALL! We will also be hosting alongside Bushido Car Show and Anime Fuse - one general admission ticket will get you into all three shows on the same day!
Sports
California wrestling association: Behind enemy lines (Live pro wrestling). Saturday, May 7th, 3:30pm. Castle Youth Center @ Veteran’s Park, 1699 County Park, #3, Atwater. CWA is back in Atwater! Come support all your favorite CWA stars! And be there for a night for amazing wrestling action.
559 Fights 87. Saturday, May 21st, 6pm. Visalia Convention Center, 303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia. 559 Fights is back with live MMA and Grappling action Saturday, May 21. Doors open at 6pm, first fight starts at 7. Fight card subject to change. https://camomma.org/amateur-mma-events/ E1403/559-Fights-87
Valley Fight Series 8. Sunday, May 28th, 6pm. The Wakehouse, 850 Kings River Rd, Reedley. Valley Fight Series kicks off their 8th show of MMA fights- featured at the Wakehouse in Reedley, CA! If you love mma fights, drinks, food and live music, You won’t want to miss this night out on the Kings River!
559 Fights 88. Saturday, June 11th, 6pm. Visalia Rawhide Baseball Club, 300 N Giddings St, Visalia. 559 Fights is back with live MMA and Grappling action Saturday, June 11. Doors open at 6pm, first fight starts at 7. Fight card subject to change.https://camomma.org/ amateur-mma-events/E1404/559Fights-888
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21 and Over
Girls Night Out the Show at La Maison Kabob. Tuesday, May 10th, 8pm. La Maison Kabob, 1243 Fulton Mall, Fresno. Get ready for the BEST GIRLS NIGHT EVER! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette Party, Divorce, Dirty Thirty or your Sheer Awesome Self; You will meet your party match with “GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOW”! Tickets $21.95 – $382.95
Karaoke Beer Pong Night. Wednesday, May 11th, 8pm. La Maison Kabob, 1243 Fulton Mall, Fresno. Do you sing in the car? Here’s your chance to take your best rendition of “Purple Rain” or “Love Shack” to the people! Weekly Karaoke Only Drink Specials. With Bartender Holly Behind The Bar. Fantastic food, fun, and company- can’t beat that! This is a real fun night with great people in a comfortable environment. Bring or show your karaoke ticket to bar and get 10% off your first drink.
THE SOUND CHAMBER at Strummers. Friday, May 13th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. [ Performances by ] Carl & JB, Brian Cade, Zee Will, Crash [ Sounds by ] Spiribolt, Dj D Soto, Kasino Kam [ Vendors ] 2nd wav, My Guy Market
Friday The 13th at Fulton 55 w/ Fire To The Throne, Perception & Centerpath. Friday, May 13th, 8:30pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Join us for a spooktacular good time on Friday, May 13th at Fulton 55 with the return of both Centerpath and Perception, as well as The Remedy to kick things off. Doors open at 8 and music starts at 8:30. Tickets will be available soon for $5 and it will be $10 at the door. This is a 21+ event
Mint w/ Simon Patterson. Friday, May 13th, 10pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Simon Patterson returns to Fresno! Instagram.com/ DJSimonPatterson Tickets $10-275.
“The Nesmith Factor” - The Music of Mike Nesmith. Sunday, May 15th, 6pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Join us for a celebration of The Music of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees. Singer/Songwriter - Video
Pioneer - Creator of MTV - Actor - Producer - Novelist - Grammy Winner - Pop Visionary. Performers include: Richie Blue, Debi Ruud, Blake Jones,
Cattie Ness, Gary Baxter, Ron “Doc” Morse, John Shafer, Jorden Rosen, Charles Smith, Geoff Anderson, Ben Sondheim, Jerry Thurston, Mike Alexander, Bill Reiland...with more
Fresno’s Favorite Cumbia Bass! Friday, May 20th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Fresno’s favorite Cumbia dance party is back at Fulton 55 with guests DJ Bambino & Matty Segura! DJ’s , dancers, lasers , art, costumes, cumbia ,cumbia & more cumbia downstairs and upstairs! presale tixs 10.00 online and 20,00 door starts at 9pm purchase tix online at www.fresnocumbia.com
Neck of the Woods. Saturday, May 21st, 7pm. Barmageddon, 126 E Kern Ave, Tulare. RAD Music presents: Neck of the Woods(Progressive Death Metal from Vancouver, BC)https://neckofthewoodsmetal. com/ The Beast Of Nod(Intergalactic Technical/Progressive Death Metal from SF)https://www.thebeastofnod. com/ +more TBA. Saturday May 21st 2022 | 7pm | 21+ | $10 // $12
American Made Concerts Presents Circus of Power. Saturday, May 21st, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. CIRCUS OF POWER motors into the Fulton 55-Fresno on Saturday, May 21 at 8:00pm! Get your tickets on-line at: http://americanmadeconcerts.net/ and http://www. fulton55.com or visit our friends at Tower District Records (1930 N. Echo St., Fresno,) Cali Stuffed Pipe (2377 E Shaw, Fresno,) Fly Trendz Clothing (1156 Clovis Ave, Clovis) and The Fulton 55 Box Office (convenience fee may apply.) 21 & Over/Doors open at 7:30pm/Showtime at 8:00pm.
2022 Valley Music Hall of Fame Inductee Class Announcement. Sunday, May 22nd, 5pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Join the Valley Music Hall of Fame for the announcement of their newest inductees on Sunday, May 22. Doors at 4:30 Music and Presentation from 5-9. List of scheduled performers : Dying Suns, Heavy Weather, Cody Allred Band, Screaming Eagle, Ujal Gummi
Merle Jagger plus special guests. Thursday, May 26th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Merle Jagger’s reputation has expanded into mainstream realms as well. Their music was incorporated into the soundtracks for “CMT Party Down South” and “Duck Dynasty.” Christian
himself was featured in Guitar Player Magazine’s January 2009 issue as one of ten guitarists chosen to perform at the magazine’s “Guitar Superstar” show presented at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Tickets $15.
The Emo Night Tour. Friday, May 27th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Welcome to The Emo Night Tour. The Emo Night Tour DJ’s will be spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long and a special guest band will make you feel like you’re at Warped Tour ‘08 minus all the dust and melting in the sun! These shows will be selling out and fast, so make sure to Tell All Your Friends and Sugar, Come Down! 21+ / $17 Adv / $22
Dos
Mint w/ Darksiderz, Talon & Kreation. Friday, May 27th, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Mint w/ Darksiderz, Talon & Kreation. 21+ event.
Tickets $10-275
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The Yawpers at Fulton 55. Thursday, June 2nd, 8:30pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Bloodshot Records’ band The Yawpers craft tunes that are engrossed in creative context. They conduct parallel frequencies with the ferocious and raw proletarian roots of Uncle Tupelo, the burning-hot thrashings and cavernous sonic space of Hot Snakes, and mix in derisive scrutiny that brings to mind Ween or the Minutemen. Tickets $15-17.
Mint w/ Fatum, Naz, re:boot. Friday, June 3rd, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Anjunabeats Worldwide 10 Tour comes to Fresno June 3rd! Instagram.com/fatummusic Tickets $10-275
Dinner with the Vampires 8.20.22
6-9pm Join us for an evening of fine dining and live entertainment, drinks are not included. Seating is limited so get your ticket now! Please dress to impress or your very best costume. Tickets are being sold at the Brass Unicorn 1007 N. Van Ness Ave Fresno , 93728
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COLLECTIBLES
SOLID WOOD cabinet for displaying $250 (559) 577-0295
2 CARTS for sale 1 $250 the other needs love and is $100. Brian 559-779-7537
VINTAGE RCA phonograph not sure what year needs repair 75.00 price is firm (559) 9304455
APPLIANCES
KENMORE Natural gas dryer. Clean, works great Auto dry and timed dry Model no. 1107192311 $120
Call or text 559 Two 86-1484
OSTER countertop oven and air fryer with large 3.7L capac-
ity, brand new in open box, $100, txt559-8698268.
BLACK SIDE x side
Refrigerator $400 refrigerator is in very good condition. It is not very old. Ice and water in the door. It is 26 cubic feet in size. 559 513 0723. My phone does NOT text, please call 559 513 0723
LASKO DIGITAL
ceramic Tower Heater with remote and widespread oscillation $35 (559)548-4872
HIGH-FLO Pump
A good working and very clean High-Flo Gold Series Duplex Diaphragm Pump 12 Volts, 60 Psi , 2.1 Gpm made by Fimco Part#5277981 is for sale for only $50.00 please call or text me at (559)389-4462
ATVS
2017 YAMAHA 450 r quad. Everything is completely stock except for nerf bars. This quad has no more than 15 hrs on it. It’s basically brand
KAWASAKI kfx 90 quad for sale. Runs great, no issues and just had it serviced. kids don’t use it. This quad is not registered due to it was only ridden on my property. As you can tell it really only needs a new seat and other than that, it’s great. $1,200 (559) 392-8466
OEM TINTED half windshield Canam maverick x3 New, Used on 1 trip due to full windshield on back order. Excellent condition and works well. Easy install, perfect fit New 350$ asking $300 (559) 760-9023
BIKES
LADIES 26” Road
Master bicycle functional but needs restoration, $300. 559 259 9740.
USED in excellent condition girls 16” cruiser bike. Everything works. Ready to ride. 50 cash. Txt at 661 772 3216
VINTAGE Schwinn
Alloy Seven Cruiser with 7 speed. Just had it tune up, new handle bar grip, chain and cable comes with pump. $150. Call/text 6449OO3. Thanks
3 SPEED Nexus 26” X 1.75” Tires Clean and in good condition $150 Please call 559-2614680 if interested. No text.
CARS
2003 TOYOTA Camry $2,600 Very reliable , reason for the low price is that it failed smog, when I took it in they told me the catalytic converter on the car is not California approved. 559-458-1056