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Sacramento rock band Cake looks to get people to “Vote Like Hell” this campaign cycle.

about 1 week ago Sacramento, CA, rock band Cake will perform at the Crest Theatre in Fresno, CA, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. The “Vote Like Hell” concert is a fundraiser for Andrew Janz, the Democratic congressional candidate challenging Devin Nunes in California’s 22nd District.

Gabriel Iglesias returns to The Big Fresno Fair, Oct. 12, 2018.

about 1 week ago Gabriel Iglesias returns to The Big Fresno Fair on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. The stand-up comedian, known as Fluffy to fans, has sold out the Paul Paul Theater the past five years. He is working on a new series and comedy special to be released on Netflix in 2019.

Gary Baxter, as Mr. Holly Woods plays with his band The Dead Enders, Oct. 6, 2018 at Full Circle Brewing Company.

about 2 weeks ago Back from the Dead is a live music tribute to fallen rock stars. The event happens Oct. 6, 2018 at Full Circle Brewing Company in downtown Fresno, CA.

The touring company of “The Book of Mormon,” stops in Fresno for seven shows starting Wednesday, Oct. 3.

about 2 weeks ago “Book of Mormon” starts a run of seven performances Oct. 3, 2018 at the Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, CA. This is the touring version of the satirical profanity-laden take on Mormon missionaries that was a Broadway hit.

Common attends a screening of “All About Nina” at the LA Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

about 3 weeks ago Common, the popular rapper-turned-actor and activist, is coming to Fresno City College Oct. 11, 2018. The stop is part of the college’s Speakers Forum series and done in conjunction with Common’s Hope and Redemption tour. Tickets for the event sold out in one day.

A Facebook post for Dean Opperman announcing his new gig at the radio station KKDJ.

about 3 weeks ago Dean Opperman was the program manager for the radio station KKDJ when it went on air in Fresno, CA, 1979. He was rehired for the position at the new KKDJ, 99.7 FM. He will also host the “Dean at Dawn” morning show starting Oct. 1, 2018.

about 3 weeks ago "Last Curtain Call" stars Christopher Maleki as an aspiring rock star who is diagnosed with early on-set dementia.

about 3 weeks ago “Last Curtain Call” tells the story of a rock star dealing with early onset dementia. The film is in limited engagement at Maya Cinemas in Fresno, CA, Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Proceeds from the screenings benefit Fresno-Clovis Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Robert Walters, Will Maizel, Bailey Sorrel and Jade Hykush performing in the world premiere production of “William Saroyan: The Unpublished Plays in Performance.”

about 3 weeks ago The Vista Players have premiered a set of previously unpublished and unperformed plays by William Saroyan. The Sacramento theater company performs them Sept. 28, 2018 at the Armenian Museum in Fresno, CA,

Movie star Tom Cruise was at the Lemoore Naval Air Station this week to shoot scenes from the Top Gun Sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Cruise greeted Lemoore Naval personnel, and even gave high-fives to others.

about 1 month ago Movie star Tom Cruise was at the Lemoore Naval Air Station Sept. 18-19 to shoot scenes from the Top Gun Sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Cruise greeted Lemoore Naval personnel, and even gave high-fives to others.

Superhero punk band The Aquabats perform Sept. 21, 2018 at Strummer’s in Fresno, CA.

about 1 month ago The superhero punk-rock band The Aquabats is in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to make new music and new episodes of its TV show. The band is touring including Sept. 21, 2018 at Strummer’s in Fresno, CA.

Wait for it! Snoop Dogg closes out Grizzly Fest 2018

about 1 month ago DJ Snoopadelic is the alter ego of California rap legend Snoop Dogg. The rapper is performing under the moniker Sept. 22, 2018 at the Wakehouse in Reedley, CA. The beach-side music venue is assuring people on social media that its actually Snoop Dogg performing.

Chester Roberts socializes with friends while sampling brews during the Sudz in the City beer fest on the Fulton Mall, Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2012. The event returns Sept. 22, 2018.

about 1 month ago Sudz in the City returns to Fresno, CA, Sept. 22, 2018 at the Cultural Arts Park on Fulton Street. The long-running beer festival went on hiatus in 2015 and is being revived by One Putt Broadcasting.

about 1 month ago Fredric Umali is an acrobat with the Cirque du Soleil production “Corteo.” He keeps an intense training regimen for the tour, which stops in Fresno, CA, for six shows Sept. 20-23, 2018 at the Save Mart Center.

Teresa Sardina is returning home to San Diego after four years in Fresno, CA as a morning reporter and midday anchor with KSEE 24. Her last day on air is Sept. 14, 2018.

about 1 month ago Teresa Sarina’s last day at KSEE 24 in Fresno, CA, is Sept. 14, 2018. The Sunrise morning reporter and midday news anchor is returning to San Diego to be with her family.

Latin pop sensation CNCO will perform Oct. 11, 2018 at The Big Fresno Fair.

about 1 month ago CNCO and Paquita la del Barrio have been added to the entertainment lineup at The Big Fresno Fair, which runs Oct. 3-14, 2018. Paquita replaces Norteño band Calibre 50, which had a scheduling conflict.

Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, plays Sept. 15, 2018 at the Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA.

about 1 month ago Dianne McKneel’s last class reunion was a sit-down dinner at a banquet hall.

Justin Timberlake performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Franklin, Tenn.

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559 Local, 608 Fourth St., Clovis, 473-1875
Aldo's Nightclub, 617 W. Belmont Ave., 266-3935
Barmageddon, 126 E. Kern Ave., Tulare, 416-9120
Bobby Salazar's, 725 E. Olive Ave., 497-9920
Brewbakers, 219 E. Main St., Visalia, 627-2739
Bullfrogs Bar & Grill, 38743 Highway 99, Kingsburg
Campagnia Restaurant, 1185 E. Champlain Drive, 433-3300
Club Imperio, 3950 N. Cedar Ave., 228-1900
Club Legends, 3075 N. Maroa Ave., 222-2271
Crawdaddy's, 333 E. Main St., Visalia, 625-5300
DiCicco's Restaurant, 516 S. I St., Madera, 674-2435
Elbow Room Bar & Grill, 731 W. San Jose Ave., 227-1234
FAB, 716 E. Olive Ave., 492-3911
Frank's Place, 1432 Fulton St., 264-2848
Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., 412-7400
Full Circle Brewing Company, 620 F St., 264-6323
Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen, 1279 N. Wishon Ave.
Jimbo's, 495 Herndon Ave., Clovis, 299-9924
Kocky's Bar & Grill, 1231 Van Ness Ave., 266-5500
Los Amigos, 1752 W. Shaw Ave., 439-0477
Mia Cuppa Caffé, 620 E. Olive Ave., 499-1844
Old Town Saloon, 450 Clovis Ave., Clovis, 298-4662
Outlaw Tavern, 325 Clovis Ave., Clovis, 325-8638
Patio Cafe, 5138 N. Palm Ave., 243-1074
Pleasure Club & Hookah Lounge, 5665 N. Blackstone Ave., 803-7631
Reno's Bar, 769 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, 846-9703
Sequoia Brewing North, 1188 E. Champlain Drive, 434-2739
Sequoia Brewing Tower, 777 E. Olive Ave., 264-5521
The Shanty, 375 E. Shaw Ave., 224-4777
Standard, 9455 N. Fort Washington Road, 434-3638
Strummer's, 833 E. Fern Ave., 485-5356
The Bar, 4542 N. First St., 224-1400
The Brig, 4705 N. Blackstone Ave., 227-7297
The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., Visalia, 636-9463
The Next Bar, 4231 E. Shields Ave., 228-8001
The Other Bar, 6493 N. Blackstone Ave., 447-1513
The Roadhouse, 20023 Auberry Road, Clovis, 324-0600
Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company, 745 Fulton St., 486-2337
Tokyo Garden, 1711 Fulton St., 268-3596
Veni Vidi Vici, 1116 N. Fulton St., 266-5510
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 5123 N. Blackstone Ave., 225-6800
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 4020 N. Cedar Ave., 222-7800
Yosemite Falls Cafe, 4278 W. Ashlan Ave., 275-6060

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