This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Friday, Nov. 25
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.
Beauty and the Beast
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $15-$22.
7:30 p.m.
Blue
Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $15-$25.
8 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Scarecrow
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, gcplayers.com/gcp-shows/a-christmas-story-the-musical-2, $32-$55.
7:30 p.m.
Clovis Festival of Lights at Ladera Ranch
Clovis Festival of Lights at Ladera Ranch, 3116 Indianapolis Ave., Clovis, 559-977-2820, www.ClovisFestivalofLights.org, Free.
6-10 p.m.
Danielle Rondero Band
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $8-$10.
9 p.m.
Danny & The Mix
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 4278 W. Ashlan Ave., Fresno, 559-275-6060, Free.
8:30-11:30 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: 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.
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare, www.globalwonderland.com, $12-$41.
5-11 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.
Julgransfest Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Draper Street, Kingsburg, www.facebook.com/events/1808594559419993.
6-9 p.m.
Kings Players presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford, 559-584-7241, kingsplayers.net, $12-$14.
7:30 p.m.
Larry Flores Band
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 5123 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-225-6800, free.
8:30-11:30 p.m.
Mezcal
The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., Visalia, www.cellardoor101.com, $10.
9 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.
Slice of Comedy: Darren Carter
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3837, $25.
9-11 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.
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.
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org, $5-$9
5-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26
40 Watt Hype
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $5-$10.
9 p.m.
25th Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
The Pines Resort, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, 800-350-7463, www.basslake.com/events/bass-lake/25th-annual-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-parade-of-lights.aspx?categoryimagno=, Free.
4-8 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
Beauty and the Beast
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $15-$22.
7:30 p.m.
Blue
Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $15-$25.
8 p.m.
Bold Country (live country music)
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover.
6-9 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Reedley, www.facebook.com/events/1158205404266396. Meet at Pioneer Park at 5 p.m. to sing carols from the park to the tree.
5:30 p.m.
Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Shaver Lake Village Hotel, 42135 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, www.facebook.com/events/924142497687692.
6-7:30 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: Patra Feathers
Exeter Courthouse Art Gallery Museum, 125 S. B St., Exeter, www.facebook.com/Exeter-Courthouse-Art-Gallery-Museum-138673836332731.
10 a.m.-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.
Fresno Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $31.50-$71.50.
1 p.m.
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare, www.globalwonderland.com, $12-$41.
5-11 p.m.
Kings Players presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford, 559-584-7241, kingsplayers.net, $12-$14.
7:30 p.m.
Larry Keyes Band
Yukon’s Tavern & Grill, 2731 W. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 559-233-5100.
8 p.m.
Small Business Saturday – Festival of Local Authors
Petunia’s Place Children’s Bookstore, 6027 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-438-1561, www.petuniasbooks.com, Free.
11 a.m.-2 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
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org, $5-$9
5-8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27
Beauty and the Beast
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $15-$22.
2 p.m.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, gcplayers.com/gcp-shows/a-christmas-story-the-musical-2, $32-$55.
1 p.m., 7 p.m.
Danny & The Mix
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 4020 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-222-7800, Free.
4-7 p.m.
Exhibit: Patra Feathers
Exeter Courthouse Art Gallery Museum, 125 S. B St., Exeter, www.facebook.com/Exeter-Courthouse-Art-Gallery-Museum-138673836332731.
Noon-4 p.m.
Fresno Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $31.50-$71.50.
1 p.m.
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare, www.globalwonderland.com, $12-$41.
5-10 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.
Kings Players presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford, 559-584-7241, kingsplayers.net, $12-$14.
2 p.m.
Tabletop Roleplaying Free Demo
Legends Comics & Games, 639 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 173, Fresno, 559-230-1964, www.labyrinthadventures.com, free.
5:30-7 p.m.
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org, $5-$9
5-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 28
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.
Candy Cane Lane Parade: A Storybook Christmas
Main Street from Liberty to Conyer streets, Downtown Visalia, downtownvisalia.com/explore/event-overview/candy-cane-lane-parade.
7 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Feather topped pencil
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
String Quartet
Fresno Pacific University McDonald Hall Atrium, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, www.fresno.edu/events, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Breaking Bread with William Saroyan
Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-600-9245, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
6-7:30 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Feather topped pencil
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Christmas parade
Caruthers Fairgrounds, 13599 S. Raider Ave., Caruthers, www.facebook.com/events/1768125810127215.
6:30 p.m.
Community Symphony Orchestra
Fresno City College Old Administration Building, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-8221, www.fresnocitycollege.edu/boxofficetickets, $8, $6 seniors and students.
7:30 p.m.
Musica Pacifica Orchestra
Fresno Pacific University McDonald Hall Atrium, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, www.fresno.edu/events, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Nate Butler Plays Piano
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, free.
8-11 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
24 Hour Bigfoot Attack
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, Free.
8:30 p.m.
Advent Reflections Through Words & Music with Susan Doering, violin and Dieter Wulfhorst, violoncello
University Presbyterian Church, 1776 E. Roberts Ave., Fresno, 559-392-1425, dwcello@yahoo.com, Free.
3 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Feather topped pencil
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
The Tale of Two Midwives: The Notebooks of Siphora and Nuritza Shnorhokian by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian
Fresno State University Business Center, 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2669, fresnostate.edu/artshum/armenianstudies/index.html, free.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
An Irish Christmas
Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-625-1369, www.foxvisalia.org, $17-$60.
7 p.m.
Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series with Tony Yamamoto speaking on Medical Ethics: Lessons Learned
Fresno State North Gym 118, Fresno, 559-278-2124, afiala@csufresno.edu.
7 p.m.
Pecha Kucha Volume 23: Transform
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $8.
7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Advent Reflections Through Words & Music with Susan Doering, violin and Dieter Wulfhorst, violoncello
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 120 N. Hall St., Visalia, 559-392-1425, dwcello@yahoo.com, Free.
3 p.m.
ArtHop
North U Street Art School, 147 N U St., Fresno, 559-317-5574, Free.
5-8 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Feather topped pencil
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, gcplayers.com/gcp-shows/a-christmas-story-the-musical-2, $32-$55.
7 p.m.
Cultural Arts District Park dedication and celebration
1935 Calaveras St., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1510351285659291.
4-8 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.
Fresno Poet Laureate & Friends reading with Margarita Engle
Fresno Arts Council, 1245 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1837080209837454/.
6-7:30 p.m.
Screening of Die Hard
Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-625-1369, www.foxvisalia.org, $5.
6:30 p.m.
Home Free: A Country Christmas
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $35-$126.50.
7:30 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.
The Hype
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $5.
9:30 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.
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.
Rams Jams: Guitar Showcase
Fresno City College Old Administration Building, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-8221, www.fresnocitycollege.edu/boxofficetickets, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Snow Tha Product
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $15.
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 24, 2016 at 3:18 PM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 25-Dec. 1."