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5 Things To Do Today, Thursday, Sept. 28 | Paula Poundstone and Peter Cetera

NPR host Paula Poundstone performs at Tower Theatre tonight.
NPR host Paula Poundstone performs at Tower Theatre tonight. WireImage

Thursday, Sept. 28

The witty and quick-thinking comedian, author and actress is host of her own NPR show called “Live From the Poundstone Institute” and tapes her weekly episodes in front of a live audience. Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $39.50-49.50.

8 p.m.

The classical music performance features Alan Durst, Les Nunes, Craig Von Berg, Richard Giddens and Brian Hamada. Fresno State, Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2654, fresnostate.edu/artshum/music/concerts, $15, $10 seniors, $5 students.

8 p.m.

Concert: Peter Cetera

He was an original member of the classic rock band Chicago before embarking on a successful solo career, complete with six Top 40 singles. Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 800-942-6886, www.tachipalace.com, $40-$80.

7:30 p.m.

The 1986 film directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. David Bowie stars as the Jareth, the Goblin King who is holding Sarah’s baby brother hostage. Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-625-1369, www.foxvisalia.org, $5.

6:30 p.m.

Australia’s hottest export is back featuring washboard abs and seductive dance moves. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, www.mercedtheatre.org, $33-$53. Also Friday night, Visalia Fox Theatre, $34-$54.

8 p.m.

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

This story was originally published September 28, 2017 at 1:38 AM with the headline "5 Things To Do Today, Thursday, Sept. 28 | Paula Poundstone and Peter Cetera."

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