This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 11-17
Friday, Nov. 11
Armenia: From BC to Christianity
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Belanova
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $35-$40.
9 p.m.
Big Fish The Musical
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com.
7 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Thanksgiving turkey
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Christmas Open House
The Palatine Building, 7455 N. Fresno St., Fresno, 559-435-7787, palatinefresno.com/palatine-christmas-open-house.
Noon-6 p.m.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55.
7:30 p.m.
Clovis Community Band: Veterans Day Concert
Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 Fourth St., Clovis, 559-299-0471, cloviscommunityband.org, Free.
11:30 a.m.
Exhibit: “The Four Elements” by Valerie Runningwolf (mixed media)
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free.
Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: “Personal Totems” by Robert Weibel
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com, Free.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Fresno Filmworks Film Festival
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, fresnofilmworks.org, $10, $8 seniors and students, $50 festival pass.
7 p.m.
Garrett Klahn
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $10-$12.
8 p.m.
Hung Liu: Scales of History
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $10, $5 ages 6-17, free for ages 5 and under.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.
8 p.m.
Lil Slice of Comedy
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-434-5050, www.livemusiccity.com, $10 and up.
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Mississippi Freedom Summer, 1964
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $10, $5 ages 6-17, free for ages 5 and under.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Randy Freeman
Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-243-1074, Free admission.
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Steak & Blues featuring Carlos Montano
Logan’s Roadhouse, 7507 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, Free.
9 p.m.
The Spirit of Artsakh
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Music Man
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.
7 p.m.
Tower District Records Gallery November Exhibit
Tower District Records, 302 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-478-4034, www.facebook.com/towerdistrictrecords, Free.
Noon-6 p.m.
Uncorked Comedy featuring Danny Minch
Kings River Winery, 4276 S. Greenwood Ave., Sanger, 559-259-3286, squareup.com/store/kings-river-winery/item/uncorked-comedy-show, $5.
7-9 p.m.
Visalia Players presents The Last 5 Years
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3900, www.visaliaplayers.org, $20, $16 students.
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12
5th Annual Picture Book Festival
Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave, Clovis, 559-297-9052, clovisbookbarn.com, Free.
1-4 p.m.
A tribute to Patsy Cline performed by Joni Morris
Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood Ave., Lindsay, 559-284-2223, lindsaycommunitytheater.com, $20.
7:30 p.m.
Armenia: From BC to Christianity
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org , Free.
10 a.m.-noon
Big Fish The Musical
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com.
2 p.m., 7 p.m.
Bold Country (live country music)
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover.
6-9 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Chopperama
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, Free.
5 p.m.
Christmas Open House
The Palatine Building, 7455 N. Fresno St., Fresno, 559-435-7787, palatinefresno.com/palatine-christmas-open-house.
Noon-6 p.m.
Danzantes Del Valle presents La Magia Del Pueblo
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, warnors.org/event/danzantes-del-valle-presents-la-magia-del-pueblo, $16, $12 advance.
7-9 p.m.
Exhibit: “The Four Elements” by Valerie Runningwolf (mixed media)
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free.
Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: “Personal Totems” by Robert Weibel
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com, Free.
Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Fresno County Harvest Wine Journey
Fresno County wineries and breweries, www.eventbrite.com/e/fresno-county-harvest-wine-journey-tickets-27345975549, $5-$10.
Noon-5 p.m.
Fresno Filmworks Film Festival
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, fresnofilmworks.org, $10, $8 seniors and students, $50 festival pass.
11 a.m., 2 p.m. 5:45 p.m., 8 p.m.
Holiday Bake, Book, & Craft Faire
Valley Animal Center, 3934 N. Hayston Ave., Fresno, 559-233-8690, www.valleyanimalcenter.org/hbc, Free to attend.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Holiday Boutique 2016
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5770 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-431-9536, Free.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
KKDJ & Warnors Star Palace Celebration: Our Recollection of the 1980’s
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $15-$25.
8 p.m.
Kearney Park Renaissance Fair
Kearney Park, 6725 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, 559-392-0965, www.kearneyrenaissancefaire.com, $10, $8 seniors and children.
10 a.m.-dusk
Larry Flores Band
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 5123 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-225-6800, Free.
8:30 p.m.
Larry Keyes Band
Yukon’s Tavern & Grill, 2731 W. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 559-233-5100, Free.
8 p.m.
Real Jazz
Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-243-1074, Free.
6-8 p.m.
Rockin’ A Hard Place
The Shanty, 375 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-4777, Free.
9 p.m.
The Spirit of Artsakh
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-noon
The Music Man
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.
7 p.m.
Three Rivers Holiday Bazaar
Three Rivers Memorial Building, 43490 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, 559-786-6174, www.facebook.com/Three-Rivers-Senior-League-1619232118345179, Free.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tim Flannery & Friends
Fresno State Satellite Student Union, 2485 E. San Ramon Ave., Fresno, 559-490-6400, faraf.org, $50.
6:30-11 p.m.
Tulare County Symphony: Stellar Serenades
Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-625-1369, www.foxvisalia.org/event/1225347-tulare-county-symphony-visalia, $30-$39.50.
7:30 p.m.
Visalia Players presents The Last 5 Years
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3900, www.visaliaplayers.org, $20, $16 students.
7:30 p.m.
Winter Jam
Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-347-3400, www.savemartcenter.com, $10.
7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13
Big Fish The Musical
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com.
2 p.m.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55.
1 p.m.
Coro Solare presents Gloria
College Community Church Mennonite Brethren, 2529 Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-855-2113, www.fresnocommunitychorus.org.
2:30 p.m.
Fresno County Harvest Wine Journey
Fresno County wineries and breweries, www.eventbrite.com/e/fresno-county-harvest-wine-journey-tickets-27345975549, $5-$10.
Noon-5 p.m.
Holiday Boutique 2016
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5770 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-431-9536, Free.
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.
2 p.m.
Kearney Park Renaissance Fair
Kearney Park, 6725 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, 559-392-0965, www.kearneyrenaissancefaire.com, $10, $8 seniors and children.
10 a.m.-dusk
Live Salsa Music with Rumba 32
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-916-2954, $10.
6-10 p.m.
Fresno Filmworks Film Festival
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, fresnofilmworks.org, $10, $8 seniors and students, $50 festival pass.
1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Mariachi Festival
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $28-$83.
7 p.m.
Tabletop Roleplaying Free Demo
Legends Comics & Games, 639 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 173, Fresno, 559-230-1964, www.labyrinthadventures.com, Free.
5:30-7 p.m.
The Music Man
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.
2 p.m.
Vibe Soul Lounge
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $10-$5.
7 p.m.
Visalia Players presents The Last 5 years
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3900, www.visaliaplayers.org, $20, $16 students.
2 p.m.
Wax
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $15.
8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14
“Armenian Educational Life in Lebanon: Haigazian University” by Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian
Fresno State University Business Center (UBC), 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno, 559-288-2669, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/armenianstudies, Free.
7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Armenia: From BC to Christianity
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bobby Seals & The Whiskey River Band
Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Drive, Visalia, 559-688-4645, $8.
7-10 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Accordion tail turkey craft
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
John Mayall
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $32.50-$52.50.
7:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Artsakh
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Broadway in Fresno presents Once
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.broadwayinfresno.com/shows, $33-$63.
7:30 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Cherub
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $25.
8 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Accordion tail turkey craft
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Creative coloring
Visalia Branch Library, 200 W. Oak St., Visalia, 559-713-2703, www.tularecountylibrary.org.
6-7:30 p.m.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Jazz Band
Fresno Pacific University, McDonald Hall, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, www.fresno.edu/events, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz at the Library
Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.jazzfresno.org, Free.
7-8:30 p.m.
Kris Kristofferson
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $39.50-$64.50.
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Melinda Hall speaking on “The Bioethics of Enhancement: Transhumanism, Disability and Biopolitics”
Fresno State, Alice Peters Auditorium, Fresno, 559-278-2124, afiala@csufresno.edu.
5 p.m.
Nate Butler Plays Piano
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, Free.
8-11 p.m.
The Cold Hard Cash Show, a tribute to Johnny Cash
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $10-$15.
8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Broadway in Fresno presents Once
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.broadwayinfresno.com/shows, $33-$63.
7:30 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Accordion tail turkey craft
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Exhibit: “The Four Elements” by Valerie Runningwolf (mixed media)
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free.
Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: “Personal Totems” by Robert Weibel
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com, Free.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Fresno Drink & Draw: The Guitarist
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, Free.
7:30 p.m.
Pacific Odyssey: Hawaii to New Zealand
UC Merced Center, Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-298-5272, sierraclub.org/tehipite.
7-8:30 p.m.
San Joaquin Valley Town Hall: Wes Moore
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.valleytownhall.com, $35.
10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17
.38 Special
Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 866-472-5223, tachipalace.com, $35-$75.
7:30 p.m.
American Killers
Frank’s Place, 1432 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, $7.
9-11:45 p.m.
Catch and Release: Wood Carvings by Ken Pope
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Accordion tail turkey craft
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55.
7 p.m.
Classic Film Screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, tickets.warnors.org, $5, children 12 and under are free.
6-9:30 p.m.
Clovis Community College Arts Faculty Exhibition
Clovis Community College, 10309 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-325-5242, www.cloviscollege.edu, Free.
5-8 p.m.
Exhibit: “Personal Totems” by Robert Weibel
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com, Free.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: “Visions of Water II” by Sandy Kowallis
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free.
1-6 p.m.
Hung Liu: Scales of History
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $10, $5 ages 6-17, free for ages 5 and under.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz Xperiment
Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-243-1074, Free.
6-8 p.m.
MAH Epekel Gallery Kids Art Classes
MAH Epekel Gallery, 1733 Canal St, Merced, 209-658-0661, mercedarthop.org, $5.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Freedom Summer, 1964
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $10, $5 ages 6-17, free for ages 5 and under.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Motown Night
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $5.
8 p.m.
Original Stars of Que Locos
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $23.50-$28.50.
8 p.m.
Screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-625-1369, www.foxvisalia.org, $5.
6:30 p.m.
The Expendables
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $18.
8 p.m.
For a full list:
ENTERTAINMENT
- Arena/stadium: fblinks.com/arenas
- Bars/clubs: fblinks.com/bars
- Casinos: fblinks.com/casinos
- Coffeehouses: fblinks.com/coffee
- Galleries: fblinks.com/gallery
- Museums: fblinks.com/museums
- Performance Theater: fblinks.com/theater
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
- Landmark/attractions: fblinks.com/landmark
- Sporting/recreation: fblinks.com/sporting
- Parks: fblinks.com/parks
This story was originally published November 10, 2016 at 9:19 AM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 11-17."