THIS WEEK IN ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Oct. 16
‘Venus in Fur’
California Arts Academy, The Severance Building, 1401 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-498-3300, FresnoVenusInFur.bpt.me, $15. 8 p.m.
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Art Class for Adults: Beginning acrylics
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
Saroyan Theatre, 700 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $48-$65. 8 p.m.
Beer Garden at Gazebo Gardens
Gazebo Gardens, 3204 N. Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, 559-222-7673. 5-9 p.m.
The Big Fresno Fair
The Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $10, $7 seniors and children ages 6-12. 11 a.m.-midnight
Books & Bibs
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, fresnolibrary.org, Free. 9:30-10 a.m.
Diana Ross
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $50-$60. 7 p.m.
Earth, Fire and Stone: Kenneth E. Stratton Collection of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Art
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, Included in admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Encore Theatre Company presents Squabbles
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, tulareencoretheatre.org, $10 -$12. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Old Members New Work by Cynthia Carter Cameron, Michele Sani and Carol Tikijian
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Colorful, Joyful, Light Filled by Bea Prince
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Fundraiser Photo Auction
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 12:30-8 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: New Work by Michael Garcia
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Johnny Pemberton
Manchester Center, 1901 E. Shields Ave., Fresno, 559-260-2915, Free. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Margaret Lazzari
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org, Included in admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Music for the Classical Guitar
Porterville College, Room CA-2, 100 E. College Ave., Porterville, 559-650-3247, Free. 12:05 p.m.
Music & Paint
Falls Event Center, 4105 W. Figarden Drive, Fresno, 559-639-0516, musicandpaint.brownpapertickets.com, $35-$40. 6 p.m.
Poetry & Open Mic Night
Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave, Clovis, www.clovisbookbarn.com. 6:30 p.m.
Rough Drafts Reading
Mia Cuppa Cafe, 620 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2553, Free. 7 p.m.
Ruben & Sonia (salsa)
Chevy’s, 7634 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-446-1905, No cover. 7-10 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Screening of ‘The House I Live In’
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, 2672 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, 559-322-6146, www.socialjusticefilms.blogspot.com, Free. 7-9 p.m.
Shenandoah
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, $30-$50. 5:30 p.m.
Third Thursday Arthop
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, brushandeasel.com, Free. 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
’Venus in Fur’
California Arts Academy, The Severance Building, 1401 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-498-3300, FresnoVenusInFur.bpt.me, $15. 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
2 Chainz
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $21-$26. 7 p.m.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Art Classes for Kids
Fresno Art Hub, 2005 N. Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, 559-248-0148, www.fresnoarthub.com/index.html, $25. 1-2:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m.
Bass Lake Fall Fest
The Pines Resort, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, 800-350-7463, 559-642-3121, www.basslake.com/events/bass-lake/oktoberfest-concert-on-the-lake.aspx?categoryimagno=, $10, $5 ages 5-12. Noon-10 p.m.
The Big Fresno Fair
The Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $10, $7 seniors and children ages 6-12. 10 a.m.-midnight
Bold Country
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover. 6 p.m.
Encore Theatre Company presents ‘Squabbles’
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, tulareencoretheatre.org, $10 -$12. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Old Members New Work by Cynthia Carter Cameron, Michele Sani and Carol Tikijian
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Colorful, Joyful, Light Filled by Bea Prince
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Fundraiser Photo Auction
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org. Free. 1-4 p.m.
Fresno Jewish Film Series presents a screening of The Deli Man
Temple Beth Israel, 6622 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-439-9638, fresnojewishfilm.org, $8-$50. 6:30-7 p.m., 7:15-9:30 p.m.
Fresno pop culture history talk with Stephen Provost, author of ‘Fresno Growing Up: A City Comes of Age 1945-1985’
Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 559-600-4071, www.fresnolibrary.org/branch/fig.html, Free. 3-4:30 p.m.
Holiday Boutique
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5770 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-227-3527, Free. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
DiCicco’s, 408 Clovis Ave., Clovis, 559-299-3711, Free. 7 p.m.
The Met: Live in HD presents ‘Otello’
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX, 250 Paseo del Centro, Fresno, www.fathomevents.com/event/met1516-otello-live, $24, $22 seniors, $18 children. 9:55 a.m.
Regal Hollywood Merced 13, 403 W. Main St., Merced, www.fathomevents.com/event/met1516-otello-live, $24, $22 seniors, $18 children. 9:55 a.m.
Norma Jean
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, $18. 7 p.m.
Petty Fever
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, $25-$30. 8 p.m.
Rockin’ with Ronald featuring Midnight Run
ApCal, 32749 Ave. 7, Madera, 559-674-9463, https://www.facebook.com/PROCentralValley?fref=ts, $20, $15 advance. 7-10 p.m.
Sabrina Carpenter
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $14-$20. 1 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. Noon-4 p.m.
The New Monsanto
Chevy’s, 7634 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-446-1905. 7-10 p.m.
Tortilla Soup
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $15-$20. 9 p.m.
True Zoo to You with Jean Chaffee
Tulare County Library, Visalia Branch, 200 W. Oak Ave., Visalia, 559-713-2709, www.tularecountylibrary.org, Free. 7 p.m.
Visalia’s Taste the Arts
The Old Lumberyard, 300 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, 559-802-3266, artsconsortium.org/tastethearts, Free. Noon-6 p.m.
WSRRA Cowboy Classic Ranch Rodeo
Mountain Rodeo Association Grounds, 30782 Kings Canyon Road, Squaw Valley, 559-286-8026, www.mountainrodeoassociation.com/rodeo, $5-$12. 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Yoga, Wine & Vines at Kings River Winery
Kings River Winery, 4276 S. Greenwood Ave., Sanger, 559-259-3286, yogawineandvinesatkrw.eventbrite.com, $30, $25 advance. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Yosemite Western Artists Painting Demonstration and Monthly Meeting
Gertrude School, Road 600, Ahwahnee, 559-580-1021, yosemitewesternartists.com/index.php/2015/10/06/monthly-meeting-and-demo-painting-from-the-inside-out, $5. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Zappcon
Valdez Hall at Fresno Convention Center, 702 M. St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, zappcon.com, $25-$30. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$5. 2 p.m.
The Big Fresno Fair
The Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $10, $7 seniors and children ages 6-12. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Exhibit: Old Members New Work by Cynthia Carter Cameron, Michele Sani and Carol Tikijian
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Fundraiser Photo Auction
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fresno Community Concert Band
Fresno City College Theatre, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-225-0225, Free but requires a ticket. 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Gloria Trevi
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com, $15-$35. 7 p.m.
Holiday Boutique
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5770 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-227-3527, Free. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
Red Caboose Cafe, 5054 N. Academy Ave., Clovis, 559-297-9545, Free. 6:30 p.m.
Merced Feud
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.facebook.com/events/1609621362624186, $5. 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Read With a Dog
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-600-9531, Free. 3 p.m.
Shenandoah
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, $30-$50. 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
Zac Brown Band
Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-347-3400, www.savemartcenter.com, $39.50-$74.50. 7 p.m.
Zappcon
Valdez Hall at Fresno Convention Center, 702 M. St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, zappcon.com, $25-$30. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
Dia de los Muertos Music: Mujeres Valientes
Sanger Branch Library, 1812 7th St., Sanger, 559-875-2435, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free. 7-7:30 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Gold Rush Art Show
Sierra Artists’ Gallery of Mariposa, 5031 Highway 140, Mariposa, 209-966-2284, www.sierraartistsgallery.com. Free.
Just The Tips Comedy Show
Grogg’s Irish Pub, 1225 N. Willow Ave., Fresno, 559-416-9120, Donation suggested: $5. 9 p.m.
Screening of ‘A People without a Land’
Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-3223, Free. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Art Class for Adults: Live model
Fresno Art Hub, 2005 N. Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, 559-248-0148, www.fresnoarthub.com/index.html, $10. 9 a.m.-noon
Exhibit: Colorful, Joyful, Light Filled by Bea Prince
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Kids Drawing Class
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html, $20. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, Free. 11 a.m.
Salsa Tuesdays
The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., Visalia, $5. 8 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wiggles & Giggles
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, fresnolibrary.org, Free. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Art Classes for Adults
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Bryan Vickers Band
Nashville’s Bar & Grill, 2601 N. 11th Ave. #105, Hanford, 559-583-8424, No cover. 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Open Mic Night
On the Edge, 412 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, 559-298-4040. 7 p.m.
Exhibit: Colorful, Joyful, Light Filled by Bea Prince
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: New Work by Michael Garcia
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Family Night Craft/Story Time
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, fresnolibrary.org, Free. 6-7 p.m.
Gold Rush Art Show
Sierra Artists’ Gallery of Mariposa, 5031 Highway 140, Mariposa, 209-966-2284, www.sierraartistsgallery.com, Free.
Habitat for Humanity 30th anniversary dinner
Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 808 Fourth St., Clovis, 559-320-1120, cary@cfanda.com, $70. 5:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Art Classes for Adults- Encaustic
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html, $75. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Beer Garden at Gazebo Gardens
Gazebo Gardens, 3204 N. Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, 559-222-7673. 5-9 p.m.
Born Of Osiris
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, $15. 7 p.m.
Earth, Fire and Stone: Kenneth E. Stratton Collection of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Art
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, Included in admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Old Members New Work by Cynthia Carter Cameron, Michele Sani and Carol Tikijian
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Colorful, Joyful, Light Filled by Bea Prince
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Fundraiser Photo Auction
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 12:30-5 p.m.
Exhibit: New Images by Denise Stover
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: New Work by Michael Garcia
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
EZ Mark’s Honky Tonk
Full Circle Brewing Company, 620 F St., Fresno, 559-264-6323, fullcirclebrewing.com, no cover. 5:30 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University Jazz Band
Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, events.fresno.edu, Free. 7:30 p.m.
Gold Rush Art Show
Sierra Artists’ Gallery of Mariposa, 5031 Highway 140, Mariposa, 209-966-2284, www.sierraartistsgallery.com, Free.
Gordon Ah Tye
Piazza Del Pane, 8043 N. Cedar, 8043 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-436-1076, www.piazzadelpane.com, Free. 6:30 p.m.
Latin Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos
Fresno City College Main Stage Theatre, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-8221, $8, $6 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m.
Mama’s Back Door Comedy Show
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-434-5050, $5. 8-10 p.m.
Margaret Lazzari
Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org, Included in admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Muscatel
Deli Casa, 1536 California St., Kingsburg, 559-897-4881, Free. 5-7 p.m.
Night Ranger
Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 559-924-7751, www.tachipalace.com, $30-$75. 7:30 p.m.
Shenandoah
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, $30-$50. 5:30 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com, $15. 7-9 p.m.
For a full list:
ENTERTAINMENT
- Arena/stadium: http://fblinks.com/arenas
- Bars/clubs: http://fblinks.com/bars
- Casinos: http://fblinks.com/casinos
- Coffeehouses: http://fblinks.com/coffee
- Galleries: http://fblinks.com/gallery
- Museums: http://fblinks.com/museums
- Performance Theater: http://fblinks.com/theater
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
- Landmark/attractions: http://fblinks.com/landmark
- Sporting/recreation: http://fblinks.com/sporting
- Parks: http://fblinks.com/parks
This story was originally published October 14, 2015 at 1:58 PM with the headline "THIS WEEK IN ENTERTAINMENT."