Entertainment

5 Things To Do Today, Thursday, Aug. 31 | Country and Christian music & cage fighting

Chris Stapleton performs at the Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam in November 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. Stapleton’s All American Road Show tour stops tonight at the Save Mart Center.
Chris Stapleton performs at the Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam in November 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. Stapleton’s All American Road Show tour stops tonight at the Save Mart Center. Invision/Associated Press

Thursday, Aug. 31

Concert: Chris Stapleton

The country singer, songwriter and guitarist brings the “All American Road Show Tour” to town. This is the show that was originally scheduled for June 1 but postponed after Stapleton suffered a finger injury that affected his ability to play the guitar. Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com, $35.75-$70.75.

7 p.m.

Danny and Sandy reunite at Rydell High School after a summer romance in this 1978 musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Hanford Fox Theatre, 326 N. Irwin St., Hanford, 559-584-7823, www.foxhanford.com, $6-$8.

7 p.m.

The Christian contemporary artist has released over 20 albums featuring songs that range from ballads to hard and pop rock. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, www.mercedtheatre.org, $35-$79.

7 p.m.

Event: Invicta Fighting Championships 25

In the main event of this mixed martial arts card, Hawaiian Raquel Pa’aluhi will face off with former title challenger Yana Kunitskaya of Russia for the vacant bantamweight championship. Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, www.etix.com/ticket/p/2622502/invicta-fighting-championships-25-lemoore-tachi-palace-hotel-casino?cobrand=tachipalace, $30-$120.

6 p.m.

Community: John Koobation

The author and award-winning chef will discuss his new cookbook, “Cooking with Jon,” professional recipes to make at home. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.fresnolibrary.org.

7-9 p.m.

Find more things to do at calendar.fresnobee.com.

This story was originally published August 31, 2017 at 1:58 AM with the headline "5 Things To Do Today, Thursday, Aug. 31 | Country and Christian music & cage fighting."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER