Entertainment

This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Valley Fever Comedy Festival with Alex Reymundo and Corey Holcomb will come to Saroyan Theatre on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Valley Fever Comedy Festival with Alex Reymundo and Corey Holcomb will come to Saroyan Theatre on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 26

Andre Nickatina

The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-636-9463, www.cellardoor101.com, $20.

9 p.m.

Bob Stocksdale & Kay Sekimachi

Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibition, $5; free for children under 5 and members.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Children's Crafts: Peacock fan

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Clark Bonsai Collection Exhibition: Doing It With Style

Shinzen Japanese Garden, In Woodward Park, 2 E. Audubon Drive, Fresno, 559-226-8034, www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org, Woodward Park parking $5 per car; Garden admission $5; $1 seniors; $7 family of 5.

10 a.m.-noon

Comedy Hop featuring Justin Rupple

Frank’s Place, 1432 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-477-7353, $10.

9 p.m.

Dearly Departed

Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.

7 p.m.

Exhibit: Tandem (group show)

Fig Tree Gallery, 644 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-485-0460, figtreegallery.us.

Noon-4 p.m.

Exhibit: Gemini II (group show)

Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org.

Noon-4 p.m.

Exhibition: Rendering Homage - Portraits of a Patron

Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $5; free for children under 5 and members.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Eyes on the Shore

Tioga Sequoia Brewery, 745 Fulton St, Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1160345237321432, Free.

8 p.m.

Fiber Art Master Works

Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $5; free for children under 5 and members.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fresno Greek Festival

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard St., Fresno, 559-233-0397, fresnogreekfest.com, $6.

4 p.m.-midnight

Fresno Soul Fest

Selland Arena, 700 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $33-$70.

Hot August Nights featuring Bullseye

Kings River Winery, 4276 S. Greenwood Ave., Sanger, 559-970-5698, $25.

6-10 p.m.

Imaginary Worlds

Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions, $5; free for children under 5 and members.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Joe Diffie

Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Road, Porterville, 800-903-3353, www.eaglemtncasino.com, $30-$40.

8 p.m.

Mexican Folk Art

Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N. First St., Fresno, 559-441-4221, www.fresnoartmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibition, $5; free for children under 5 and members.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

My Fair Lady

Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$59.

8 p.m.

Night at the Museum: Toy Story

ImagineU Children’s Museum, 210 N. Tipton St., Visalia, 559-733-5975, www.facebook.com/events/1769567376658594, $20.

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Nights in the Plaza featuring Sergio Martinez & The Silveradoz

Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-266-2623, arteamericas.org, $12, $5 ages 3-9.

8 p.m.

Paul Black

Tokyo Garden, 1711 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-268-3596, www.facebook.com/events/1230561086976410, $7-$10.

8 p.m.

Pinche featuuring Violinder

Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com/event/1169455-pinche-violinder-violin-on-fresno, $12-$15.

8 p.m.

Quilts by Laurie Britt and Kay Ward

Mennonite Quilt Center Museum, 1012 G St., Reedley, 559-638-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org, Free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Randy Freeman

Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, 559-243-1074, patio-cafe.com, Free.

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Salsa Dance Party featuring Orquesta Borinquen

Toca Madera Winery, 36140 Ave. 9, Madera, 559-474-8286, www.tocamaderawinery.com, $15.

8 p.m.

Santa Rosa Rancheria Days Pow Wow & Gathering

Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 559-924-7751, www.facebook.com/events/1721254111428878, Free.

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Someone Like Adele

Engelmann Cellars, 3275 N. Rolinda Ave., Fresno, 559-274-9463, www.engelmanncellars.com, $15.

6-10 p.m.

Square One

ApCal, 32749 Ave. 7, Madera, 559-674-9463, www.facebook.com/events/916082068508097, Free.

6-10 p.m.

Star Parties

Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, 559-251-5533, Free.

8-10 p.m.

Teezzy Fest

Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $15.

8 p.m.

The Panduhs

Dynamite Vinyl, 1476 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-266-7865, www.facebook.com/events/1790641874552743, $4.

7 p.m.

Wine Down Fridays

Cru Wine Company, 20146 Road 21, Berenda, 559-673-6372, cruwinecompany.com/upcoming-events, Free.

5:30-8 p.m.

Witness For The Prosecution

2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.

8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27

A Celebration of Joni Mitchell featuring Kimberly Ford

Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $25-$40.

8 p.m.

Auditions for The Nutcracker, presented by Central California Ballet

Fresno State Music Building, Shaw and Maple avenues, Fresno, 559-246-2953, 877-608-5883, www.livelyarts.org.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. (check website for specific schedules)

August

The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., Visalia, 559-636-9463, www.cellardoor101.com, $8.

8 p.m.

Author Talk: Anthony Puyo

Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno, 559-600-3135, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.

1-2 p.m.

Bold Country (live country music)

Brooks Ranch, 4131 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, no cover.

6-9 p.m.

Children's Crafts: Peacock fan

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Cool Cats Ice Cream Fundraiser

Project Survival’s Cat Haven, 38257 E. Kings Canyon Road, Dunlap, 559-338-3216, cathaven.nonprofiteasy.net/PublicPages/Event/Details.aspx?eid=29371, $25.

5:30-8 p.m.

Dave Aguallo & Mariachi Tenochtitlan

Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St., Selma, 559-891-2238, www.selmaartscenter.com, $25.

7:30-10 p.m.

Dearly Departed

Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.

7 p.m.

Evo Bluestein with The Gilly Girls

The Voice Shop Music Academy, 1296 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-222-7464, evobluestein.com/index.php/events, $10.

10 a.m.

Exhibit: Tandem (group show)

Fig Tree Gallery, 644 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-485-0460, figtreegallery.us.

Noon-4 p.m.

Exhibit: Gemini II (group show)

Gallery 25 at M Street Arts Complex, 1419 M St., Fresno, 559-264-4092, gallery25.org.

Noon-4 p.m.

Fresno Greek Festival

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard St., Fresno, 559-233-0397, fresnogreekfest.com, $6.

11 a.m.-midnight

Fulton Walk

Meet at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton St., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/314238272253076.

9 a.m.-noon

Gwen Stefani

Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 559-347-3400, www.savemartcenter.com, $29.95-$149.95.

7 p.m.

JD Goodwin

Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/1228470930510679, Free.

9-11 p.m.

Larry Keyes Band

Yukon’s Tavern & Grill, 2731 W. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 559-233-5100, Free.

8 p.m.

Masters of Rock

Jimbo’s, 451 Herndon Ave., Clovis, www.facebook.com/events/1548285548799931.

9 p.m.

Neuropathy

Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $7.

7 p.m.

Pinnacle Pup Run

Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Road, Fresno, 559-515-3578, www.pinnacletrainingsystems.com/pinnacle-pup-run, $25-$30.

7:45 a.m.

Punchlines & Pasta Comedy Night featuring Mike Wirtz

Cafe Via, 6640 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, 559-470-3306, www.brownpapertickets.com, $10.

7:30 p.m.

Quilts by Laurie Britt and Kay Ward

Mennonite Quilt Center Museum, 1012 G St., Reedley, 559-638-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org, Free.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Summer Sweat featuring 40 Watt Hype

The Wakehouse, 850 N. Kings River Road, Reedley, www.ticketfly.com/event/1249051, $10.

3 p.m.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Volume 8 Comedy Showcase

Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $10.

8 p.m.

The Long Run, Eagles tribute band

ApCal, 32749 Ave. 7, Madera, 559-674-9463, www.facebook.com/events/446587998798959, $20.

6 p.m.

Valley Fever Comedy Festival: Alex Reymundo & Corey Holcomb

Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, 730 M St., Fresno, 559-445-8100, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $42.50-$52.50.

7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 28

Dearly Departed

Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112, www.goldenchaintheatre.org, $8-$15.

2 p.m.

Exhibit: Tandem (group show)

Fig Tree Gallery, 644 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, 559-485-0460, figtreegallery.us.

Noon-4 p.m.

Fresno Greek Festival

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard St., Fresno, 559-233-0397, fresnogreekfest.com, $6.

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Karaoke night

American Legion Madera Post 11, 17408 Road 26, Madera, 559-674-1235, Free.

6-10 p.m.

Menopause The Musical

Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, towertheatrefresno.com, $53.50-$68.50.

4 p.m.

Michael Jackson Dance Party and Birthday Celebration

Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $5.

8 p.m.

My Fair Lady

Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$59.

1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Witness For The Prosecution

2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.

2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29

Children's Crafts: Spinner

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Quilts by Laurie Britt and Kay Ward

Mennonite Quilt Center Museum, 1012 G St., Reedley, 559-638-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org, Free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

Children's Crafts: Spinner

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Nate Butler Plays Piano

Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, www.natebutler.com, Free.

8-11 p.m.

Niteflite

Koy Wae Lounge at Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, 559-924-7751.

9 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Children's Crafts: Spinner

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Exhibit: Traces of California by Ivana Minafra

1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-233-9992, 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.

Otherwise with GRYP

Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, 559-485-5356, www.strummersclub.com, $10.

8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1

ArtHop

North U Street Art School, 147 N U St., Fresno, 559-317-5574, Free.

5-8 p.m.

ArtHop: Traces of California by Ivana Minafra

1821 Gallery & Studios, 1821 Calaveras St., Fresno, 559-233-9992, www.1821gallery.com.

5-8 p.m.

ArtHop featuring The Hype Shed and Style Like Revelators

Frank’s Place, 1432 Fulton St., Fresno, 559-264-2848, Free.

5-11:30 p.m.

Author Talk: Stephen Provost

Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson Road, Caruthers, 559-864-8766, www.fresnolibrary.org, Free.

6-7:30 p.m.

Children's Crafts: Spinner

Call for times and locations, 559-713-2700, tularecountylibrary.org.

Fresno Pacific University Pacific Artist Series presents Janai Brugger, soprano, and Douglas Sumi, piano

University Presbyterian Church, 1776 E. Roberts Ave., Fresno, 559-453-2267, fresno.edu/programs-majors/arts/pacific-artist-series, $20, $15 seniors.

7:30 p.m.

Midnight Avocados

Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., Fresno, 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com, $6-$8.

9:30 p.m.

My Fair Lady

Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-266-9494, rogerrockas.com, $32-$59.

7:30 p.m.

Witness For The Prosecution

2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-266-0660, 2ndspacetheatre.com, $20, $17 seniors and students.

7:30 p.m.

For a full list:

ENTERTAINMENT

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 2:18 AM with the headline "This week in entertainment: Calendar of events for Aug. 26-Sept. 1."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER