Calendar Events

Arts

Merced River Fest. Saturday, April 15th, 4pm. The Grove House, 4993 5th St, Mariposa. Join the Upper Merced River Watershed Council as we celebrate 35 years of a forever free-flowing Merced Wild & Scenic River! Enjoy a showing of the WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL featuring 10 short films and pay tribute to the inspiring folks who helped save the Merced in 1987. All proceeds support the Upper Merced River Watershed Council and its Holly Warner Memorial Watershed Steward Scholarship.

A Grand Night for the Arts. Saturday, April 15th, 6pm. Sierra Meadows, 46513 Opah Dr, Ahwahnee. Join us for a semi-formal evening of great food by Willow Creek Catering, dancing to live music by jazz combo Blue Skies Trio, and auctions to benefit the Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Enjoy performances and presentations by scholarship applicants and see the wonderful talent that your generous donations support.

10th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition. Thursday, April 27th, 5:30pm. San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. 11605 Old Friant Rd, “The Barn,” Fresno. “Arts Alive in Agriculture,” a juried art show, is an annual competition that honors the agricultural roots, resources, and traditions of the ethnically diverse communities that produce our food in the Central Valley. The Fresno Arts Council seeks to highlight the Central Valley’s agricultural industry by exhibiting original works of art created by Central Valley-based artists for our 10th annual exhibition.

Theater

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Jon Lehre. Wednesday, April 12th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Jon Lehre is a comedian and storyteller who has performed all over California including at The Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club, participated in the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, the Sacramento Comedy Competition and the San Diego Comedy Competition. He has been featured on the Moth storytelling radio program and runs a popular monthly comedy open mic in Sebastopol. A married father of two, his mid-life crisis is going better than expected. He can be found on all the social things and at jonlehre.com.

FPU Theater Presents: Godspell.

Thursday, April 13th, 7pm. FPU Warkentine Culture and Art Center, Lin Family Performance Studio, 1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno. Journey with a small group of people who are led and guided by Jesus Christ as they tell parables through games, storytelling and hefty doses of comedy. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life is told on stage. $15 General Admission / $5 FPU Community

Sleeping Beauty. Friday, April 14th, 7pm. Robert Stanton Theatre, Division and Broadway, King City. Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theater present Sleeping Beauty. Plus a Rennaisance Faire & Market.

Death On The Cutting Room Floor. Friday, April 14th, 7pm. The Century, 927 10th St, Modesto. Welcome to glamorous Old Hollywood! With your table, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner while watching the Mayhem Mystery Players’ premiere production: “Murder on the Cutting Room Floor”. Can you solve the mystery and crack the case? The 3-course meal will include a house salad, an entrée, and dessert, so be sure to book your ticket today!

Slice of Comedy Headlining Chris Cope. Friday, April 14th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Comedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles,

African American Museum Monthly Open Mic. Saturday, April 15th, 7pm. 1857 Fulton St, Fresno. Join us every 3rd Saturday for our monthly open mic night! We invite visual and performing artist to join us and share poetry, music, comedy, spoken word, and performance art every 3rd Thursday at the African American Historical and Cultural Museum in Fresno, CA. Doors open and signups begin at 7pm

Shindig Show comes to Mammoth Brewing Co. Saturday, April 15th, 9pm. Mammoth Brewing Company, 18 Lake Mary Rd, Mammoth Lakes. Jimmy Shin- is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor. A regular in the LA comedy scene, Jimmy has been on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Carson Daly New Year’s Special. He made his debut on the HBO Series Luck. He recently released his one-hour comedy special entitled, “Wok of Shame” streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Danny Minch. Wednesday, April 19th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Danny Minch a Nationally touring comedian, Started his full-time comedy career later in life at 39 and has been working on the road for over a decade.

Movie Night: Up In Smoke. Thursday, April 20th, 6:30pm. The GardenShoppe, 364 7th St, Hollister. Join us for a 4/20 classic: Up in Smoke, a movie night on our patio! This is a free event, and we will have snacks available for purchase (but also feel free to bring your own munchies! Please note, this is a 21 and older event, no outside beverages are allowed on the property; we have a large selection of beer, wine, cider, seltzer & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Smoking on the property is also not allowed. See you there, man!

City Dance SNEAK PEEK FUNDRAISER. Thursday, April 20th, 7:30pm. Fresno City College Dance Studio G101, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno. Join us as we celebrate the FCC dance students! All funds go to support scholarships, future guest artists and performance opportunities.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Danny Minch Birthday Bash. Friday, April 21st, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Tokers and Jokers. Saturday, April 22nd, 5:30pm. Marlo’s Club and Mexican Restaurant, 468 N Palm Ave, Fresno. 420 Friendly comedy show. After the show we will showing the Davis vs Garcia fight. It is a 21 and over event

Chicas Chingonas, Saturday, April 22nd, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Central Valley, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! Our headliner Luz Pazos is a hilarious comedian who has been making audiences laugh all over the country.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Matt Cole. Wednesday, April 26th, 7pm. DiDicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Jono Zalay. Friday, April 28th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Tony Le. Wednesday, May 3rd, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Tony Le is the kind of comedian that your high school math tutor would be, except he’s funny. Being an Asian that grew up in the South with a British mother has given Tony a unique insight into things like race and statistics.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Jen Murphy. Friday, May 5th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Jen Murphy is a nationally touring comedian who’s innocent looks paired with a sharp and witty delivery landed her headlining gigs at comedy clubs and comedy festivals across the country.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Josh Edelman. Wednesday, May 10th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Henry Phillips Headlines DiCicco’s Old Town Clovis. Friday, May 12th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Nationally touring comedians every Friday from BET,NETFLIX, Comedy Central, BOB N TOM, HBO, and more.

Comedy Special Taping - Jeremiah Nation. Saturday, May 13th, 6pm. The Lil’ Brick Theater, 119 N Douty St, Hanford. For over 10 years, Jeremiah Nation has been honing his craft as an edgy stand-up comedian. With persistence, hard-work, and booze, he is finally ready to capture his material on camera. Join the spectacle of live comedy with a comedian that is regarded one of the best in California.

Self-Improvement

A County Fair Affair. Friday, April 14th, 5:30pm. San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc, 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno. Win big with us as we raise funds in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Grab your hats & your boots because we’re off to the races! If you enjoy a day at the races or a night out at the fair then join us for a night of fun and frivolity as we spend the night racing for a cure! With all of your fair favorites: food, drink, live DJ and more you won’t want to miss this event!

24th Annual Harry Specht Memorial Symposium. Friday, April 14th, 8:30am. University Dining Hall, Campus Dr, Fresno. Resiliency: The Power of One will expose participants to their conscious and unconscious biases related to diverse learners, provide tools to adjust automatic patterns of thinking, causing a mindset shift and ultimately empowering participants to first seek to understand, separate facts from feelings and cultivate high expectations and positive relationship with diverse learners.

Drum Journey Circle. Saturday, April 15th, 10am. Sacred Spirit Den, 1749 North Arthur Ave, Fresno. Join us for an afternoon of self care and spiritual recentering, with drumming and journey work.

Paint & Sip. Saturday, April 15th, 2:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Visalia, 117 S Locust St, Visalia. No painting experience necessary. Come and enjoy! While you’re there, check out our wonderful art show. Our gallery is open during every First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Visalia.

Casino Night! Fundraiser for Fresno Kiwanis Foundation. Friday, April 21st, 6pm. Piccadilly Inn Airport, 5115 East McKinley Avenue, Fresno. The Kiwanis Club of Fresno Foundation’s first annual “Casino Night” Fundraiser is Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Piccadilly Inn Airport. Join us for “casino” action and more! Your ticket includes, dinner, dancing, “casino” script, entertainment and and evening of fun!

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Roughstock Events

The first thing to know is that all Rodeo competitions fall under one of two categories: roughstock and timed events. In roughstock events, the score is determined by both the rider and the animal’s performances. To earn a qualified score, the rider - using only one hand - must stay on a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds. If the rider’s free hand touches the animal, themselves, or any of their equipment, they’re disqualified.

Bareback Riding: Without question, the toughest and most dangerous of all the roughstock events is the bareback competition. Bareback riders are subjected to more abuse, earn more injuries, and suffer more long-term damage than all other cowboys.

To stay on their horse, referred to as a “bronc,” the bareback rider uses a rigging made of leather and constructed to PRCA safety specifications. The rigging resembles a luggage handle on a strap, and it’s placed atop the horse’s withers and secured with a cinch.

As the bronc and rider burst from the chute, the rider must have both spurs touching the horse’s shoulders until its feet hit the ground after the initial move from the chute. This is called “marking out.” If the rider fails to do this, they are disqualified.

Completing a qualified ride and achieving a money-winning score requires more than just strength. A bareback rider is also judged on their spurring technique, the degree to which their toes remain turned out while spurring, and their ability to endure whatever might come during the ride.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Saddle bronc riding is a classic rodeo event. Less dangerous and extreme than bareback or bull riding, the saddle bronc competition requires strength, to be sure. It also demands style, grace, and precise timing. The technical skill necessary to master saddle bronc riding makes it arguably the most challenging of all roughstock events.

Every move a saddle bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the horse’s movement. The rider’s objective is a fluid ride, which puts it in contrast to the wilder, less-controlled bareback rides.

Saddle and bareback bronc rides both require the rider to “mark” the horse out of the chute. However, unlike the leather handle rigging used in bareback, saddle bronc riders use only a thick rein attached to the horse’s halter. The rider tries to stay securely seated in the saddle using one hand. As with bareback, if the rider touches any part of the horse or their own body with their free hand, they are disqualified.

Bull Riding: The bull riding competition is a product of the fearless and somewhat foolhardy nature of the «cowboy» persona.

Timed Events

In timed events, riders compete against the clock and each other. Each contestant’s goal is to post the fastest time in their event. For example, calves and steers are given a head start in the roping events. The riders must then catch up to and successfully rope them in the shortest time possible.

Steer Wrestling: The objective of the steer wrestler, known as a «bulldogger,» is to use their strength and technique to wrestle a steer to the ground as quickly as possible. Speed and strength are everything in steer wrestling. With a world record of only 2.4 seconds, steer wrestling is the fastest event in rodeo.

While that may sound simple enough, the steer typically weighs more than twice as much as the wrestler, and they’re both often traveling at 30 miles per hour. So speed and precision are of paramount importance and make bulldogging one of rodeo’s most challenging events.

Tie-Down Roping: Like many rodeo events, the roots of tie-down roping can be traced back to the working ranches of the Old West. When calves were sick or injured, cowboys had to rope and immobilize them quickly for veterinary treatment. Ranch hands prided themselves on the speed with which they could rope and tie calves, and they soon turned their work into informal contests.

In modern tie-down roping, the mounted rider starts from the “box,” a three-sided fenced area adjacent to the chute holding the calf. The fourth side of the box opens into the arena. The rider’s success in tiedown roping depends largely on the precise teamwork between them and their horse. The calf receives a head start determined by the length of the arena. One end of a breakaway rope barrier is looped around the calf’s neck and stretched across the open end of the box. When the calf reaches its “advantage point,” the barrier is released. If the roper breaks the barrier before the calf reaches its head start, they are assessed a 10-second penalty.

The horse is trained to stop as soon as the rider throws their loop and catches the calf. The rider then dismounts, runs to the calf, and throws it by hand, a maneuver called “flanking.” Once the calf is flanked, the roper ties any three legs together with a “pigging string” - a short, looped rope held in the rider’s teeth during the run.

After tying the calf, the roper throws their hands in the air to signal that the run is completed. The roper then remounts their horse, rides forward to create slack in the rope, and waits six seconds to see if the calf remains tied. If the calf kicks free, the roper receives no time.

Barrel Racing: In barrel racing, the goal of each competitor is to see who can complete the course in the fastest time. The course consists of three barrels placed in a triangle at

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Success in barrel racing requires a strong relationship between the rider and the horse. Excellent horsemanship and athleticism are essential for a winning run.

Now that you’re up on the basics of pro rodeo competition, you’re ready to enjoy the thrilling events that make rodeo such an exciting sport to watch. And, if you’re still hungry for more high-octane pro rodeo action after the Clovis Rodeo ends, you can follow all of the PRCA events all over the state for the rest of the rodeo season.

More California Rodeo Events

Riverdale Rodeo

Riverdale | May 1st

Mother Lode Round-Up

Sonora | May 7-8

Gold Country Pro Rodeo

April 28 - April 30

74th Annual May Rodeo

Scott Valley Pleasure Park | April 30

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

June 1 - June 4

Livermore Committee

Jr. Rodeo

Livermore | June 17

Folsom PRCA Rodeo

Folsom | July 1 - July 3

4th of July Silver Buckle Rodeo

Taylorsville | July 4.

Fortuna Rodeo

Fortuna | July 10 - 16

California Rodeo

Salinas | July 20 - 23

Sonoma County Fair

Santa Rosa | August 3-13

Del Norte County Fair

Crescent City | August 3-6

Ventura County Fair

Ventura | August 11-13

Gilroy Rodeo

Gilroy | August 12-13

Tehachapi Mountain Fest

Tehachapi | August 19-20

Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo

Truckee | August 25-26

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

San Juan Capistrano | August 26-27

Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo

Norco | August 26-28

Ramona Rodeo

Ramona | August 26-28

Mariposa County Rodeo

Mariposa | September 3

USRRA Cowboy Classic

Ranch Rodeo

Squaw Valley | September 10-11

Freedom Rodeo Hayfork | September 16-18

Marysville Stampede PRCA Rodeo Marysville | September 16-17

Fort Bragg CCPRA Rodeo Fort Bragg | September 17-18

Poway PRCA Rodeo Poway | September 23-24

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo

San Bernadino | September 23-24

Brawley Cattle Call PRCA Rodeo

Brawley | November 12-13

CCPRA Finals Daly City | November 23-24

Brunch Paint N’ Sip! Saturday, April 22nd, 11am. 3245 W Figarden Dr, Fresno. This event is truly like no other Paint N’ Sip. Professional Artist, Mads Labbe’ will walk each guest through creating your own Art Masterpiece! Guiding using simple steps and techniques to make your very own piece of work! We will be offering each guest 2 signature speciality cocktails.. or mocktails of your choice! Accompanying the delicious drinks, we will be offering decadent hors d’oeuvres. Tickets Information:

*Early Bird Specials from 03/2103/26: Single Tickets: $49.00 + Couples Tickets: $89.00

Study Skills. Thursday, May 4th, 3pm. College of the Sequoias, 915 S Mooney Blvd, Kaweah 203, Visalia. Sharing our tips and expertise in studying for finals.

Senior Day in the Park 2023. Friday, May 5th, 9am. Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia. CSET is proud to host the 51st annual Senior Day in the Park (Senior Day) on Friday, May 5, 2023. Senior Day is the social event of the year for hundreds of seniors in Tulare County. The annual event takes place 9 AM–2 PM at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia and is open to the public. This year’s theme is “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” To celebrate, seniors and their guests can expect an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment, along with informational booths from local agencies. Back by popular demand is fan-favorite, Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce, and other activities including a cake walk, bingo games with raffle prizes and much more. A lunch for seniors and their guests will be provided.

Family

Cen Cals Truck Takeover. Saturday, April 15th, 7am. We’re back to The Big Fresno Fairgrounds!!! Truck and auto show. Check out some of the baddest rides competing for Top 50 and Best OF Awards. As always Live Music , Cruising , Prizes , giveaways, big bounces and activities for the kids and while family.

Free Disney, Anime, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel Art Con. Friday, April 21st, 4pm - Sunday, April 23rd, 6pm. The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 South Chance Ave, Fresno.

Kids Day. Saturday, April 22nd, 9am. Hanford Mall, 1675 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, we are inviting the community to join us in celebrating Kids Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Hanford Mall. There will be FREE and FUN activities such as pony rides, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and so much more!

Beatrix Potter’s Ball. Saturday, May 6th, 5pm. Carden School of Fresno, 6901 N Maple Ave, Fresno. Step into the delightful world of Beatrix Potter‘s Ball at Carden School of Fresno May 6th, 2023 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Held on the CSoF campus, you will be transported to the whimsical world of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and their friends.

Music

Ouija Macc at Full Circle. Tuesday, April 11th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Ouija Macc more TBA! All ages / $15 ADV / $20 DOS

PALADIN, Exvamon, JNX, Split Lip, Tuesday, April 11th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. $10 advance $12 day of show. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

THE RARE OCCASIONS, Hotel Mira. Wednesday, April 12th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. Presented by Numbskullshows. com

Jesse Daniel. Thursday, April 13th, 6:30pm. Dying Breed Brewing, 963 Shepard Ct, Oakdale. It is no secret that Jesse Daniel puts on one hell of a live show. With his top notch band, he’s been touring the country for years and earning fans the old fashioned way; with honest songs played well. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his hard core country music to stages all over the US.

MOONSHINE BANDITS Pour Decisions Tour with Good Ol’ Boyz, GOAT, Brandon Hart. Thursday, April 13th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave. Fresno. All Ages. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

Vampires Everywhere! Friday, April 14th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Vampires Everywhere! Saving Vice Scythe Gang 666 More TBA! All Ages / $15 ADV / $20 DOS

Sadie Bass LIVE! - Small Town Loud Tour. Friday, April 14th, 8pm. Riverdale Rodeo Grounds, 3369 W Mount Whitney Ave, Riverdale. Sadie Bass just competed on the hit TV show The Voice. She has been on tours with Brantley Gilbert and many other national acts, released four studio singles and aspires to pave the way for other bad-ass female artists in country music! Her newest song Oh Sun just debuted recently... check it out! $10 tickets on-line. $15 at the door. Sponsored by Top Hook Realty! All proceeds going to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show at 8 pm.

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XENO & Oaklander, Martial Canterel, Catacombs Goth Night DJs. Friday, April 14th, 9pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Xeno & Oaklander are a minimal electronics duo (Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride of Martial Canterel) based in Brooklyn, New York..

Musician Retreat. Saturday, April 15th, 12pm. Colonel Allensworth State Park Campground, Palmer Ave, Earlimart. From an idea in a jam session to becoming reality in this physical realm.

Jacked Up Country Music Fest. Saturday, April 15th, 1pm. The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater. We are so pumped to announce our first big concert of the year: Jacked Up Country Music Fest 4.15.23! Several local musicians & bands & an amazing trio all the way from Nashville! This event will take over the entire venue & will include All Live Music, Line Dancing, Swing Dancing and DJs.

Until I Wake. Saturday, April 15th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. All Ages / $17 Adv.

Sadie Bass LIVE! - Small Town Loud

Tour. Saturday, April 15th, 8pm. Dying Breed Brewing, 963 Shepard Ct, #Suite B, Oakdale.

WIG WAM. Saturday, April 15th, 8pm. Tower Theatre, 809 E Olive Ave, Fresno. WIG WAM was founded in 2001 and quickly became one of Norway’s most popular live bands. Prior to WIG WAM the band members were already active in the music business, playing in bands like Dream Police, Artch, Sha-Boom, Ole Evenrud, Alien and as solo artists.

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