Five Things To Do Today, Saturday, Nov. 18 | Fresno State Symphony Orchestra

The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra performs a concert featuring Maria Briggs, soprano and Krassen Karagiozov, baritone. The program includes “Symphony No. 1” by Rachmaninoff and selections from Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin.” Fresno State, Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, www.fresnostate.edu/music, $15, $10 seniors, $5 students.

Local ministry leaders will lead a prayer through the surrounding community and return to the church where David Rice will be installed as the Episcopal diocesan bishop. St. James Episcopal Cathedral, 4147 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno.

The jazz vocalist began playing the piano, clarinet and baritone saxophone before becoming known for his style of scat singing. He released his first album as a solo artist titled “Double Rainbow” in 1993. Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $20-$65.

Kick off the holiday season with live music, recipe demos by The Gastro Grill Food Truck, Cafe Van Ness and others, and a beer garden. Gazebo Gardens Nursery, 3204 N. Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1852845278379702.

Grand marshal KC Mitchell will lead a parade honoring veterans through downtown Visalia, followed by Marine Band San Diego performing a special concert at 2 p.m. at the Visalia Convention Center. Main and Garden streets, Visalia, www.facebook.com/events/537888486555323, free.

This story was originally published November 18, 2017 at 1:00 AM with the headline "Five Things To Do Today, Saturday, Nov. 18 | Fresno State Symphony Orchestra."