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This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Zoo Lights holiday attraction opens Friday, Nov. 27.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Zoo Lights holiday attraction opens Friday, Nov. 27. Fresno Bee Staff Photo

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.

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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."

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