This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for May 6-12
Friday, May 6
2016 High School Art Showcase awards reception
Jon Ginsburg Gallery at The Creative Center, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia, 559-733-9329, www.facebook.com/JonGingsburgGallery, Free. 5-8 p.m.
3 Guys Playin’ the Blues
Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-281-1309, Free. 6-8 p.m.
A lil Slice of Comedy headlining JC Currais
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-416-9120, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3637, $10. 8-10 p.m.
Art Classes for Adults — Acrylic Basics
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com, $30. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Big Fish
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 7:30 p.m.
Bingo! The Winning Musical
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.tulareencoretheatre.org, $13-$15. 7 p.m.
Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964
Clovis Community College, 10309 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-325-5242, www.cloviscollege.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Mother’s Day butterfly handprint card
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Clovis Community Choir
Peoples Church, 7172 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-327-2876, Free. 7-8:15 p.m.
Comedy Hop featuruing Kevin Shea
Frank’s Place, 1432 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-477-7353, www.facebook.com/events/1042313475837789, $10. 8 p.m.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55. 5:30 p.m.
Earth Jam Music Festival
Three Rivers Lions Club Roping, 42490 Kaweah River Drive, Three Rivers, earthjamfestival.com, $65. 2-10 p.m.
Exhibit: Any Road by Tiffany Hurtado
Gallery 25, 2333 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, www.gallery25.org. Noon-3 p.m.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy Second Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.com, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Discovering by Kristin Saleri
Fresno State Henry Madden Library, 5200 N. Barton Avenue, Fresno, 559-278-5792, www.library.fresnostate.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Essence by Jeffrey David Nicholas (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org. 12:30-8 p.m.
Exhibit: Luc Captures a Legacy
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, 559-686-2074, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Tulare Palette Club’s Annual Spring Art Show featuring Bethany Phillips
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, 559-686-2074, www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Two Degrees of Separation - An International Sisterhood of Women Artists
Arte Americas - Casa de la Cultura, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.ArteAmericas.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Valley Colors by Peggy Jelmini
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University San Joaquin Chorale
Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church, 1208 L St., Reedley, 559-453-2267, Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Fresno Spring Fair
Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnospringfair.com, $10; $5 children/seniors/military. 4 p.m.-midnight
Green Today with One Hot Minute
Engelmann Cellars, 3275 N. Rolinda Ave., Fresno, 559-274-9463, www.engelmanncellars.com, $10-$54. 6-10 p.m.
An Ideal Husband
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $17-$20. 7:30 p.m.
Keyboard Concert with Yeol Eum Son
Fresno State Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2337, www.keyboardconcerts.com, $25, $18 seniors, $5 students. 8-9:45 p.m.
Monophonics
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $5-$20. 9:30 p.m.
Niteflite
Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 559-924-7751. 9 p.m.
Patrick Marber’s “Closer”
Fresno Soap Co., 1470 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-475-8831, www.fresnosoapco.com/events.html, $15-$18. 8-10 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rods on the Bluff
Park Place Shopping Center — Bluff View Park, 7835 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-709-1212, www.hotrodcoalition.com/rods-on-the-bluff-1, $5 per car. 6-9 p.m.
Seis de Mayo Comedy Night with Zhivago Blea
Teazer World Tea Market, 2405 Capitol St., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/489031607935348, Free. 8-11 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
The Marie Wilson Band
ApCal, 32749 Ave. 7, Madera, 559-674-9463, apcalwine.com/event/details/marie-wilson-live-on-the-apcal-main-stage, Free. 6-10 p.m.
The Truest Little Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Enchanted Playhouse Theatre, 307 E. Main St., Visalia, 559-739-4600, enchantedplayhouse.org, $7. 7 p.m.
Women’s Art and Music Festival
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.tix.com/Eventaspx?EventCode=855800, $10, $5 students. 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
Annual Angel Babies Walk/Run
Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Road, Fresno, 559-320-0308, www.hindshospice.org/angel-babies-walkrun.html, $12-$25. 7:30-11 a.m.
Annual Mother’s Day Vendor Fair
The Skin Bar, 544 W. 25th St., Merced, 209-353-2256, www.theskinbarspa.com, Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Artsy Spring Fling
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com, Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Auditions: Beauty & the Beast, Charlie Brown
Clark Intermediate School, 902 Fifth St., Clovis, 559-970-6964, centerstageclovis.com. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Basque Festival
Rancho Vista Del Rio, 6440 N. Golden State Blvd., Madera, 559-226-7499, $15, $6 ages 6-12. 9 a.m.
Big Fish
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 7:30 p.m.
Bingo! The Winning Musical
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.tulareencoretheatre.org, $13-$15. 7 p.m.
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Bold Country (live country music)
Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover. 6-9 p.m.
Cinco De Mayo Dance
Dinuba Veterans Memorial Hall, 249 S. Alta Ave., Dinuba, 559-591-6815, $15. 8 p.m.-midnight
Exhibit: Any Road by Tiffany Hurtado
Gallery 25, 2333 S. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-264-4092, www.gallery25.org. Noon-3 p.m.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.org, Free. 1-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Essence by Jeffrey David Nicholas (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Tulare Palette Club’s Annual Spring Art Show featuring Bethany Phillips
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, 559-686-2074, www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Two Degrees of Separation - An International Sisterhood of Women Artists
Arte Americas - Casa de la Cultura, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.ArteAmericas.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Valley Colors by Peggy Jelmini
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com. Noon-4 p.m.
Fresno Grand Opera presents Dead Man Walking
Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-442-5699, fresnograndopera.org, $10-$89. 7:30 p.m.
Fresno Pacific University San Joaquin Chorale
University Presbyterian Church, 1776 E. Roberts Ave., Fresno, 559-439-8807, $10; $5 seniors. 7:30 p.m.
Fresno Spring Fair
Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnospringfair.com, $10; $5 children/seniors/military. 10 a.m.-midnight
Fresno State Orchestra presents ‘The Spotlight on the Students and Anna Hamre’
Fresno State Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, 559-278-7547, $15, $10 seniors, $5 students. 8 p.m.
Frozen Singers Tournament Open Auditions
Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, 559-362-4046, www.jliveent.com. Noon-2 p.m.
John Clifton Band
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $10. 8:30 p.m.
Larry Flores Band
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 5123 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-225-6800, Free. 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Mariposa Symphony Orchestra presents Our Nation’s Nature
Merced College Theatre, 3600 M St., Merced, 209-966-3155, www.mariposaartscouncil.org/mariposa-symphony-orchestra, $10, $6 students. 7 p.m.
Moravia Heart of the Horse Fund Raiser
Moravia Wines, 3620 N. Bishop Ave., Fresno, 559-297-7100, Heartofthehorseranch.com, $35. 1-5 p.m.
Mother’s Day Dinner and Show
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-709-8138, $16-$25. 6 p.m.
Mother’s Day Princess Tea Party
Mayor’s Park, Hall and West Main Street, Visalia, 559-713-4365, www.liveandplayvisalia.com, $15. 10 a.m.-noon
Niteflite
Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 559-924-7751. 9 p.m.
Paddle Palooza
Bass Lake, 559-642-3200, www.basslakeboatrentals.com. 9 a.m.
Patrick Marber’s “Closer”
Fresno Soap Co., 1470 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-475-8831, www.fresnosoapco.com/events.html, $15-$18. 8-10 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reedley College Community Band
Reedley High School, 740 W North Ave, Reedley, 559-305-7100, www.facebook.com/rcbandonline, Free. 3 p.m.
Salsa Contest
Harley-Davidson of Fresno, 4345 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-275-8586, www.hdfresno.com. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Assn Artists Mother’s Day Sale
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1084 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 559-637-0165, Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
San Joaquin Valley Doll Club Show & Sale
Hope Lutheran Church, 364 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, 559-930-6595, $6, $3 children. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shrek the Musical
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, $22; $20 seniors; $15 children. 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
Silent Movies With Nate Butler: Harry Langdon’s “His First Flame”
Mia Cuppa Cafe, 620 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com/silentmovies.html, Free. 8-9:30 p.m.
Spring Open House Fundraiser 2016
The Cat House on the Kings, 7120 S. Kings River Ave., Parlier, 559-443-9124, www.facebook.com/events/222076504796330, donation for The Cat House on the Kings. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 7 p.m.
The Dave Pillow Band
Lincoln Park, Mill St., Selma, 559-288-0412, Free. 5-7 p.m.
Treasure Hunters Market
Trinity Avenue between Second and Third streets, Chowchilla, 559-665-8615, ext. 110, info@cityofchowchilla.org. 8 a.m.-noon
The Truest Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Enchanted Playhouse Theatre, 307 E. Main St., Visalia, 559-739-4600, enchantedplayhouse.org, $7. 4 p.m.
Visalia Mighty Oak Chorus and the Fresno GNC A Cappella Chorus present Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Here to Stay
Central Valley Christian Auditorium, 5600 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia, 559-686-1300, www.visaliamightyoakchorus.org, $16, $8 ages 12 and younger. 2 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 8
18th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch - Poema a Mama
Arte Americas - Casa de la Cultura, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.arteamericas.org, $45. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Big Fish
Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, 209-725-8587, www.playhousemerced.com, $10-$22. 2 p.m.
Bingo! The Winning Musical
Encore Theatre, 324 S. N St, Tulare, 559-686-1300, www.tulareencoretheatre.org, $13-$15. 2 p.m.
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 2 p.m.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55. 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
Exhibit: Essence by Jeffrey David Nicholas (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Two Degrees of Separation - An International Sisterhood of Women Artists
Arte Americas - Casa de la Cultura, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.ArteAmericas.org, Free. 1-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Valley Colors by Peggy Jelmini
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com. Noon-4 p.m.
Fresno Spring Fair
Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnospringfair.com, $10; $5 children/seniors/military. Noon-11 p.m.
Gilly Girls Mother’s Day Bluegrass Concert with Evo Bluestein and Barry Shultz
Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, evobluestein.com/index.php/events/364-may-8-gilly-girls-with-evo-barry-shultz-for-mother-s-day, $12-$22. 2-3:30 p.m.
An Ideal Husband
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $17-$20. 2 p.m.
Karaoke night
American Legion Madera Post 11, 17408 Road 26, Madera, 559-674-1235, Free. 6-10 p.m.
Larry Keyes Band
Yukon’s Tavern & Grill, 2731 W. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 559-233-5100, Free. 4-8 p.m.
Live Salsa Music with Rumba 32
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-916-2954, $10. 6-10 p.m.
Selena Gomez
Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-347-3400, www.savemartcenter.com, $30.50-$97.50. 7 p.m.
Shrek the Musical
Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com, $22; $20 seniors; $15 children. 2 p.m.
Steel Magnolias
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 California 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15. 2 p.m.
Steve Trevino
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $31. 7 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964
Clovis Community College, 10309 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-325-5242, www.cloviscollege.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Foam cup frog
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Cryptic Wisdom
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $10-$12. 7 p.m.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.com, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Discovering by Kristin Saleri
Fresno State Henry Madden Library, 5200 N. Barton Avenue, Fresno, 559-278-5792, www.library.fresnostate.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Foam cup frog
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.com, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Discovering by Kristin Saleri
Fresno State Henry Madden Library, 5200 N. Barton Avenue, Fresno, 559-278-5792, www.library.fresnostate.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nate Butler Plays Piano
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, Free. 8-11 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 13
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $15-$17. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 11
Am I Invisible? A Young Local Author Tells His Story
Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Art Classes for Adults — Acrylic Basics
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com, $30. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Foam cup frog
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.com, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Discovering by Kristin Saleri
Fresno State Henry Madden Library, 5200 N. Barton Avenue, Fresno, 559-278-5792, www.library.fresnostate.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Valley Colors by Peggy Jelmini
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Karaoke night
American Legion Madera Post 11, 17408 Road 26, Madera, 559-674-1235, Free. 6-10 p.m.
New Horizon Band & Orchestra
Bullard High School, 5445 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-451-4320, Free. 7 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 12
2016 Six-String Showcase
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, www.fresnocitycollege.edu, $5. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Around the World in 80 Bites
Clovis Botanical Garden, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, 559-298-4498, $45; $40 members. 5-8 p.m.
Art Journaling
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com, $10. 6-9 p.m.
Blue Willow (a University Theatre production)
Fresno State John Wright Theatre, 5201 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, 559-278-2216, www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/performances/current-season/bluewillow.html, $17, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Caifanes
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $46.50-$96.50. 8 p.m.
Children’s Crafts: Foam cup frog
Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$55. 5:30 p.m.
Encaustic Painting Classes
The Brush and Easel Gallery, 1476 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-269-5512, www.brushandeasel.com/classes.html. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Exhibit: Cooper Academy 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase
Studio 74, 1274 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-908-0658, www.studio-74.com, Free. 1-6 p.m.
Exhibit: Discovering by Kristin Saleri
Fresno State Henry Madden Library, 5200 N. Barton Avenue, Fresno, 559-278-5792, www.library.fresnostate.edu, Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Essence by Jeffrey David Nicholas (photographs)
Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0691, www.spectrumphotogallery.org. 12:30-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Luc Captures a Legacy
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, 559-686-2074, Included in admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Tulare Palette Club’s Annual Spring Art Show featuring Bethany Phillips
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, 559-686-2074, www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit: Two Degrees of Separation - An International Sisterhood of Women Artists
Arte Americas - Casa de la Cultura, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno, 559-266-2623, www.ArteAmericas.org, Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit: Valley Colors by Peggy Jelmini
1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St, Fresno, 559-999-1158, www.1821gallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Felipe Esparza
Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $22.50-$27.50. 8 p.m.
An Ideal Husband
2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $17-$20. 7:30 p.m.
James McCartney
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $12-$15. 9 p.m.
Jay Owenhouse
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, 209-381-0500, www.mercedtheatre.org, $29-$69. 7:30 p.m.
KC Kids “Taste of the Valley”
Kingsburg Historical Park, 2321 Sierra St., Kingsburg, 559-305-7130, $35. 6-9 p.m.
Main Street Hanford Thursday Night Market Place
Downtown Hanford, Irwin St., Hanford, 559-582-9457, www.mainstreethanford.com, Free. 5:30-9 p.m.
Recycled Fashion Library Exhibit
Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, 559-442-4600, Free. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Richard Barba
Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, 1345 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, 559-434-5050, www.livemusiccity.com/event/3653, $5-$10. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rock the Mall
Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, 559-299-0660, www.facebook.com/sierravistamall, Free. 6-9 p.m.
Taste & Toast of the Tower
Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362, www.towerdistrict.org, $25. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
We Came as Romans and Memphis May Fire
Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $27. 6 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 May 6, 2016 at 7:00 AM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for May 6-12."