This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Dec. 18-24
Friday, Dec. 18
A Redneck Christmas Carol
Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood Ave., Lindsay, 559-284-2223, lindsaycommunitytheater.com, $10, $5 students. 7:30 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.
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.
Auditions for “12 Angry Men” and “Shrek the Musical”
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com. 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Believe in Christmas
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
Clovis Community Choir
Peoples Church, 7172 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-327-2876, Free. 7-8:15 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: Small Works 4 Group Show Fundraiser
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, www.gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 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.
Larry Keyes Band
Henry’s Cantina, 622 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-298-9849, $5-$10. 8:30 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.
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 8 p.m.
Music & Paint
Falls Event Center, 4105 W. Figarden Drive, Fresno, 559-639-0516, musicandpaint.brownpapertickets.com, $35-$40. 8 p.m.
Mythbusters: Jamie & Adam Unleashed
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $40-$128. 7:30 p.m.
Nate Butler’s 23rd Annual Mmm-Mmm Christmas
Full Circle Brewing Company, 620 F St., Fresno, 559-264-6323, www.natebutler.com/christmas.html, $3. 8 p.m.
Peter White Christmas
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $63.50-$78.50. 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 Ave., Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.tulareencoretheatre.org, $10-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Ventoux presents The Pillowman
Fresno Soap Co., 1470 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-301-2841, www.theatreventoux.net, $10. 7:30 p.m.
Visalia Players presents Over the River & Thru the Woods
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3375, visaliaplayers.org, $12-$16. 7:30 p.m.
ZooLights
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910. 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19
A Redneck Christmas Carol
Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood Ave., Lindsay, 559-284-2223, lindsaycommunitytheater.com, $10, $5 students. 7:30 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.
Believe in Christmas
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
Bold Country
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover. 6 p.m.
Bryan Vickers Band
Downtown Rookies, 215 E. Main St., Visalia, 559-732-1200, www.downtownrookies.com, $5. 9:30 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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: Small Works 4 Group Show Fundraiser
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, www.gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Holiday Edwardian Tea Service
Hanford Carnegie Museum, 109 E. Eighth St., Hanford, 559-584-1367, $25. Noon
Meet Me in St. Louis
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $15-$18. 8 p.m.
The Richard Giddens Group
Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.arteamericas.org, $15, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. Noon-4 p.m.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.tulareencoretheatre.org, $10-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Ventoux presents The Pillowman
Fresno Soap Co., 1470 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-301-2841, www.theatreventoux.net, $10. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Visalia Players presents Over the River & Thru the Woods
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3375, visaliaplayers.org, $12-$16. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20
A Redneck Christmas Carol
Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood Ave., Lindsay, 559-284-2223, lindsaycommunitytheater.com, $10, $5 students. 2 p.m.
Believe in Christmas
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 2 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
Dave Pillow and Bobby Seals
American Legion Post 509, 3509 N. First St., Fresno, 558-224-0522, $8. 2-5 p.m.
Downton Abbey Sneak Preview Event
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-266-1800, Free. 5 p.m.
Exhibit: Small Works 4 Group Show Fundraiser
Gallery 25, 660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, www.gallery25.org, Free. Noon-4 p.m.
Falling In Reverse & Atreyu
Rainbow Ballroom, 1725 Broadway St., Fresno, 212-334-3160, www.facebook.com/events/938771806170124, $23.50. 5-11:30 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.
Holiday Craft Fair at Bass Lake
Pines Village, 54310 Road 432, Bass Lake, 800-350-7463, www.basslake.com, Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Larry Keyes Band
Red Caboose Cafe, 5054 N. Academy Ave., Clovis, 559-297-9545, Free. 6:30 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.
Read With a Dog
Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-600-9531, Free. 3 p.m.
Theatre Ventoux presents The Pillowman
Fresno Soap Co., 1470 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-301-2841, www.theatreventoux.net, $10. 2 p.m.
Visalia Players presents Over the River & Thru the Woods
Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave, Visalia, 559-734-3375, visaliaplayers.org, $16-$20. 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
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. 4:30-10 p.m.
Holiday Craft Fair at Bass Lake
Pines Village, 54310 Road 432, Bass Lake, 800-350-7463, www.basslake.com, Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Just The Tips Comedy Show
Grogg’s Irish Pub, 1225 N. Willow Ave., Fresno, 559-416-9120, $5. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
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.
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
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.
Science Museum
Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, 559-251-5533, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
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 p.m.-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.
Children’s Crafts: Santa’s Workshop – gifts and cards
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
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.
Fashawn
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $25. 8 p.m.
Holiday Shakespeare Program
Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 24
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.
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.
Fresno Pacific University presents Crosswind: An Evening of Praise and Worship
Butler Church, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, fresno.edu/events, $5. 7:30-8:30 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.
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 December 16, 2015 at 11:13 AM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Dec. 18-24."