This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 27-Dec. 3
Friday, Nov. 27
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.
Art Exhibit: “Artsy Ornament Invitational Show”
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Books & Bibs
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, fresnolibrary.org, Free. 9:30-10 a.m.
Cemetery Club
Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford, 559-584-7241, kingsplayers.net, $12 advance; $14 day of show. 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $30-$55. 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Gratitude by Ann Leedy and Valerie Runningwolf
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Hourglass by Robert C. Cochran (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 12:30-8 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tulare, 510-962-8586, www.globalwonderland.com/public/tulare/index.cfm, $16; $12 seniors and children 4-12; free for children 3 and under. 3-11 p.m.
Hidden in the Leaves 11
Sierra Subs and Salads, 41717 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, 559-967-8281, artsallianceofthreerivers.org, Free.
Johnny Pemberton
Manchester Center, 1901 E. Shields Ave., Fresno, 559-260-2915, Free. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
High Sierra Grill House, 2003 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno, 559-435-8500, Free. 8 p.m.
Manifestation: New Works in Paper by Adri Luna
Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, 559-739-0905, www.artsvisalia.org/112015.php, Free. Noon-5:30 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.
Mary Poppins
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 7:30 p.m.
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 8 p.m.
Poetry & Open Mic Night
Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave, Clovis, www.clovisbookbarn.com. 6:30 p.m.
Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus Lane, 3100 Indianapolis Ave., Clovis, 559-977-2820, www.ClovisFestivalofLights.org, Free. 5:30 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Nutcracker
L.J. Williams Community Theater, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia, 800-838-3006, www.theaterartsalliance.com, $25. 7 p.m.
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910. 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28
24th Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
The Pines Resort, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, 559-642-3121, www.basslake.com, Free. 4-8 p.m.
A Slice Of Comedy Headlining Darren Carter
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com, $20. 9-11 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.
Art Exhibit: “Artsy Ornament Invitational Show”
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bold Country
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover. 6 p.m.
Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $30-$55. 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon
Exhibit: Gratitude by Ann Leedy and Valerie Runningwolf
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Hourglass by Robert C. Cochran (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Louis Vuittonet and Ana Conti
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org. 1-4 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Fresno Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, www.valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $29.50-$69.50. 1 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
The Next Bar, 4231 E. Shields Ave., Fresno, 559-228-8001, $5. 9 p.m.
Mary Poppins
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 7:30 p.m.
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 8 p.m.
Photos With Santa and Holiday Boutique
Fresno State, 5200 N. Barton Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2586, www.fresnostate.edu/alumni/events, Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. Noon-4 p.m.
The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $29.50-$69.50. 1 p.m.
The Nutcracker
L.J. Williams Community Theater, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia, 800-838-3006, www.theaterartsalliance.com, $25. 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
Wynonna & The Big Noise Christmas
Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Road, Porterville, 800-903-3353, www.eaglemtncasino.com, $35-$45. 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Cemetery Club
Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford, 559-584-7241, kingsplayers.net, $12 advance; $14 day of show. 2 p.m.
Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $30-$55. 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
Exhibit: Gratitude by Ann Leedy and Valerie Runningwolf
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Hourglass by Robert C. Cochran (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 2 p.m.
Fresno Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, www.valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $29.50-$69.50. 1 p.m.
Global Winter Wonderland
Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tulare, 510-962-8586, www.globalwonderland.com/public/tulare/index.cfm, $16; $12 seniors and children 4-12; free for children 3 and under. 3-10 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
Red Caboose Cafe, 5054 N. Academy Ave., Clovis, 559-297-9545, Free. 6:30 p.m.
Mary Poppins
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 2 p.m.
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 2 p.m.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, www.warnors.org, $28-$102. 3 p.m.
The Nutcracker
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.valleyperformingartscouncil.org, $29.50-$69.50. 1 p.m.
Read With a Dog
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-600-9531, Free. 3 p.m.
The Super Clean Comedy Show Headlining Quincy Johnson II
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com, $20. 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 30
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m.
Just The Tips Comedy Show
Grogg’s Irish Pub, 1225 N. Willow Ave., Fresno, 559-416-9120, Donation suggested: $5. 9 p.m.
Percussion Studio Recital
Fresno State Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-278-2654, fresnostate.edu/artshum/music, $10, $5 seniors and students. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
42nd Street
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $33-$60.50. 7:30 p.m.
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
Art Exhibit: “Artsy Ornament Invitational Show”
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Author Andy Crouch speaking on his book his new book, “Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of love, Risk and True Flourishing”
Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, 559-453-4647, www.fresno.edu/event/10511/strong-weak, $15. 10-11 a.m., 6:30-8 p.m.
Brass, Percussion and Woodwind Winter Concert
Fresno City College Theatre, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-8221, Free. 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorus
College Community Church, Mennonite Brethren, 2529 Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-453-2267, music@fresno.edu, Free. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Drawing Class
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html, $20. 10-11:30 a.m.
Nate Butler
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, Free. 8 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, Free. 11 a.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, Dec. 2
42nd Street
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $33-$60.50. 7:30 p.m.
The Aggrolites
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $12-$14. 8 p.m.
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.
Art Exhibit: “Artsy Ornament Invitational Show”
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Concert Band Winter Concert
Fresno City College Main Stage Theatre, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-8221, $8, $6 seniors and studetns. 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m.
Family Night Craft/Story Time
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-299-9531, fresnolibrary.org, Free. 6-7 p.m.
Holiday Cheer
Kaweah Delta Medical Center, 400 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia, 559-624-2000. 5-7:30 p.m.
Jazz Winter Concert
Fresno State Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-278-2654, fresnostate.edu/artshum/music, $15, $10 seniors, $5 students. 8 p.m.
Smoke Season
Audies Olympic, 1426 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/903995929676318, $7. 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Alliance of California Artists Members Show ArtHop reception
Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno St., Fresno. 5-8 p.m.
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.
Art Exhibit: “Artsy Ornament Invitational Show”
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Christmas Story: The Musical
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $30-$55. 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit: Flying Tails, Dancing Hooves by Jennifer Fosgate
Chris Sorensen Studio, 2223 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-237-4934, chrissorensenartstudio.com, Free. 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 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.
Flute Studio
Fresno State Wahlberg Recital Hall, Fresno, 559-278-2654, fresnostate.edu/artshum/music, Free. 12:30 p.m.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Gingerbread Wonderland
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 5175 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, 559-621-4500, flyfresno.com, Free. 6:30 p.m.
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.
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Singers
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.
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 7:30 p.m.
Muscatel
Deli Casa, 1536 California St., Kingsburg, 559-897-4881, Free. 5-7 p.m.
No Strings Attached Woodwind Quintet, presented by Fresno Pacific University
Butler Church, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, music@fresno.edu, Free. 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert II
Fresno State Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-278-2654, fresnostate.edu/artshum/music, $10, $5 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m.
Transforming Senior Art Show ArtHop reception
Chris Janzen Studio, 1929 Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/918082044933322, Free. 5-9 p.m.
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 November 26, 2015 at 5:40 PM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 27-Dec. 3."