This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Dec. 2-8
Friday, Dec. 2
Peter and the Starcatcher presented by StageWorks Fresno
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-289-6622, www.stageworksfresno.com/on-stage.html, $22-25.
7:30 p.m.
A Lil Slice of Comedy with David Rosenberg
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3847, $10.
8-10 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.
The Atomic Punks
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $29-$39.
7 p.m.
Babes in Toyland
Enchanted Playhouse Theatre, 307 E. Main St., Visalia, 559-739-4600, enchantedplayhouse.org, $5-$7.
7 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.
Children’s Crafts: Feather topped pencil
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Children’s Musical Theaterworks presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Veterans Memorial Buiding, 2425 Fresno St., Fresno, 866-973-9610, www.cmtworks.org, $14-$22.
7:30 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.
7:30 p.m.
Cineculture presents a screening of The Destruction of Memory
Fresno State Alice Peters Auditorium, 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno, cineculture.csufresno.edu.
5:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Spiritual Symbols group show featuring Joy Johnson
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org.
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.
Fresno Pacific University San Joaquin Chorale
First Mennonite Church, 1208 L St., Reedley, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, Free.
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.
Johnny Mathis 60th Anniversary Tour
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848.
7:30-10:30 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.
Lightwire Theater: A Very Eclectic Christmas
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, tickets.mercedtheatre.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=139, $19-$39.
7 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.
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.
Steel Magnolias
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.encoretulare.org, $11-$13.
7:30 p.m.
The Kingston Trio tribute featuring The County Line Trio
Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood Ave., Lindsay, 559-284-2223, lindsaycommunitytheater.com, $20.
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre presents Passion Play
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/passionplay.html, $19.60.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Downtown Hanford, 559-582-9457, $35, $30 advance.
6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Peter and the Starcatcher presented by StageWorks Fresno
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-289-6622, www.stageworksfresno.com/on-stage.html, $22-25.
7:30 p.m.
A Slice of Comedy with David Rosenberg
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3848, $10.
9-11 p.m.
Annual Holiday Craft Boutique
Dunlap Community Club, 39489 Dunlap Road, Squaw Valley, 559-960-6329, Free.
9 a.m.-4 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
Babes in Toyland
Enchanted Playhouse Theatre, 307 E. Main St., Visalia, 559-739-4600, enchantedplayhouse.org, $5-$7.
4 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.
Bold Country (live country music)
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover.
6-9 p.m.
Book signing with Janice Stevens and Pat Hunter
Petunia’s Place Children’s Bookstore, 6027 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-438-1561, www.petuniasbooks.com, Free.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Book Signing: California’s Deadliest Women
Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave, Clovis, 559-297-9052, clovisbookbarn.com, Free.
2-4 p.m.
Children’s Musical Theaterworks presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Veterans Memorial Buiding, 2425 Fresno St., Fresno, 866-973-9610, www.cmtworks.org, $14-$22.
2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano St., Porterville, 559-310-7046, barntheater.porterville.com, $10, $8 seniors and students.
2 p.m., 7 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: Spiritual Symbols group show featuring Joy Johnson
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org.
Noon-4 p.m.
Fab Four — The Ultimate Tribute
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, towertheatrefresno.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=851185, $32.50-$54.50.
8 p.m.
Festivus Festival 2016
Frank’s Place, 1432 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3825, $10-$15.
6 p.m.
Fresno High Flea Market
Fresno High School, 1839 N. Echo Ave., Fresno, 559-457-2793, www.facebook.com/fresnohighflea, Free admission.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University San Joaquin Chorale
Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, $15, $10 seniors.
7:30 p.m.
Fresno Women’s Reading Series: Community Reading
Tower Sports Club, 1294 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-707-1182, www.facebook.com/events/327367554306460, Free.
2-5 p.m.
Holiday Showcase: Home for Christmas with Devan Bolding
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.devanbolding.com, $10-$15.
8 p.m.
Jane Austen Tea and Holiday Celebration
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 520 W. Shaw Ave., Clovis, 559-323-9267, jasnacencal.org, $30; $25 JASNA members.
2-5 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.
Make your own snow globe
Orchard Supply Hardware, 6055 N. Figarden Drive, Fresno, 559-274-9021, www.osh.com, Free.
9 a.m.-noon
The Spirit of Artsakh
Armenian Museum of Fresno, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-224-1001, www.armof.org, Free.
10 a.m.-noon
Steel Magnolias
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.encoretulare.org, $11-$13.
7:30 p.m.
Tarpey’s Holiday Boutique
Tarpey Elementary School, 2700 Minnewawa Ave., Clovis, 559-327-8000, tarpey.cusd.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
University Theatre presents Passion Play
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/passionplay.html, $19.60.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Peter and the Starcatcher presented by StageWorks Fresno
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-289-6622, www.stageworksfresno.com/on-stage.html, $22-25.
2 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $15-$22.
2 p.m.
Central Valley Hair and Makeup Battle
Falls Event Center, 4105 W. Figarden Drive, Fresno, 559-362-4046, www.jliveent.com, $15.
Noon
Children’s Musical Theaterworks presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Veterans Memorial Buiding, 2425 Fresno St., Fresno, 866-973-9610, www.cmtworks.org, $14-$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.
Fresno Community Concert Band Holiday Concert: Let the Bells Ring
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, 559-440-9429, www.fresnocommunityband.org, $7-$12.
3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University Pacific Bronze Handbell Choir
North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church, 5724 N. Fresno St., Fresno, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, Free.
6 p.m.
Fresno State Piano Majors in Concert
Fresno State Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2337, csufresno.edu/music, $5.
7-8:45 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.
Musica Viva: Advent Reflections Through Words & Music
Holy Family Catholic Church, 1275 Smith St., Kingsburg, 559-392-1425, dwcello@yahoo.com, Free.
3 p.m.
First Mennonite Church, 1208 L St., Reedley, 559-392-1425, dwcello@yahoo.com, Free.
7 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast & Christmas Boutique
Notre Dame Hall, 333 Eighth St., Clovis, 559-299-7504, Prices vary.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sierra Vocal Arts Ensemble presents a Christmas concert “Sing Noel”
First United Methodist Church, 344 E. Morton Ave., Porterville, 559-804-7995, $25, $20 seniors and students.
7:30 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.encoretulare.org, $11-$13.
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.
Monday, Dec. 5
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.
Exhibit: Driving on the Rims by Kevin Stewart-Magee
Art Space Gallery at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=1724.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jazz Composers Orchestra
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, $24, $20 seniors, $15 students.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Monday Nite Card Show
Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, 559-709-3718, 559-299-0660, Free.
5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Santa at the Library
Gillis Branch Library, 629 W. Dakota Ave., Fresno, 559-225-0140, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
5-6:30 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, Dec. 6
A Christmas Carol One-Man Concert Reading
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 805-405-6106, www.facebook.com/events/335857706784514, $12.
7:30-9 p.m.
Exhibit: Driving on the Rims by Kevin Stewart-Magee
Art Space Gallery at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=1724.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jake Shimabukuro
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, tickets.mercedtheatre.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=146.
8 p.m.
Nate Butler Plays Piano
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, Free.
8-11 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
Fresno Pacific University Ashley Auditorium, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Photos with Santa
Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh St., Sanger, 559-875-2435, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
6-7 p.m.
Pipe on the Hob: The Holidays
Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
7-8 p.m.
Strumbellas
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $29-$39.
7 p.m.
University Theatre presents Passion Play
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/passionplay.html, $19.60.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Exhibit: Driving on the Rims by Kevin Stewart-Magee
Art Space Gallery at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=1724.
10 a.m.-7 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: Spiritual Symbols group show featuring Joy Johnson
Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org.
Noon-4 p.m.
Pacific Bronze Handbell Choir
Fresno Pacific University Ashley Auditorium, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, $5.
7:30 p.m.
Photos With Santa
Sunnyside Branch Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, 559-600-6594, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Popovich Holiday Circus
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $38.50-$43.50, $20 ages 14 and under.
7 p.m.
University Theatre presents Passion Play
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/passionplay.html, $19.60.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Book Launch: Pen the Tale, Oogie
Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave, Clovis, 559-297-9052, Free.
7-9 p.m.
Charlie Daniels Band
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, tickets.mercedtheatre.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=141, $39-$89.
8 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.
7 p.m.
Exhibit: Driving on the Rims by Kevin Stewart-Magee
Art Space Gallery at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=1724.
10 a.m.-7 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.
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.
Lee Ann Womack
Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 866-472-5223, www.tachipalace.com, $20-$50.
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.
String Orchestra
Fresno City College Recital Hall, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-226-5455, Free.
5-6 p.m.
University Theatre presents Passion Play
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/passionplay.html, $19.60.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Visit with Santa
Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper St., Kingsburg, 559-897-3710, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Winter Wonderland
Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street, Fowler, 559-600-9281, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.
6-7:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY EVENTS
Saturday, Dec. 3
Chowchilla Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park, 600 Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla.
5:30 p.m.
Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade
Old Town Clovis, www.facebook.com/events/1362691253741506.
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fowler Christmas Tree Lighting
Merced Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, 559-834-5486. Santa arrives at 3 p.m.
2 p.m.-dusk
Fresno Christmas Parade
Downtown Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1799560943656306. Parade begins at 3 p.m. and Christmas tree lighting will follow.
11 a.m.
Lemoore Christmas Parade
D Street, 559-924-6101.
6 p.m.
Merced Hometown Christmas Parade
Main Street, G to O streets, www.mercedchristmasparade.com.
11 a.m.
Oakhurst Christmas Tree Lighting
Highway 41 and Road 426, 559-683-4636, www.facebook.com/events/784687988301088.
5 p.m.
Sanger Toyland Parade
Downtown Sanger, 559-875-4575. Christmas tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
11 a.m.
Selma Christmas Tree Lighting and arrival of Santa
Downtown, 559-891-2235.
5 p.m.
Ongoing
Christmas Tree Lane
Van Ness Avenue, www.christmastreelane.com. Walking nights are Dec. 3 and 13.
6-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 3-25
Clovis Festival of Lights
Ladera Ranch, 3116 Indianapolis Ave., Clovis, 559-977-2820, www.clovisfestivaloflights.org.
6-10 p.m. daily through Dec. 31
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare, www.globalwonderland.com, $12-$41.
5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5-10 p.m. Sundays Nov. 25-Dec. 11, nightly 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays Dec. 16-Jan. 2, 5-11 p.m. Jan. 6 and 5-10 p.m. Jan. 7-8
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org, $5-$9.
5-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m. nightly Dec. 16-23 and Dec. 26-30
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 December 1, 2016 at 2:46 PM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Dec. 2-8."