This week’s top entertainment – Smash Mouth, Rodney Carrington and the solar eclipse
Twenty years ago, Smash Mouth released “Walking on the Sun,” which relates to Monday’s solar eclipse only in that band is playing in town this week and both events are best-bet entertainment choices.
Rockers Holiday VII – Local promoter Art Silva hosts another of his metal-heavy concert showcases. This one features the Bakersfield nu metal band Adema, which recently reunited with all of its original members. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday. Fulton 55, 875 E. Divisadero Ave. $20-$25. 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com
Rodney Carrington – Being a country-music comedian isn’t new. Ray Stevens is in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Carrington’s contemporary take on the genre includes songs like “Titties and Beer.” That’s the collaboration he did with Colt Ford. It’s popular. The comedian has been one of the top 10 highest grossing touring comedians for the last decade, according to the trade publication Pollstar. Details: 8 p.m. Sunday. Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St. $50-$185. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” – Walt Disney released “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 80 years ago. Since then it has become a quotable pop-culture classic. Even if the quote is wrong. The one-night-only screening will feature a pre-party with Snow White herself, signing autographs and taking photos with fans. Details: 2 p.m. Saturday. Hanford Fox Theatre, 326 N. Irwin St., Hanford. $7-$9 with $2 restoration fee. 559-584-7823, www.foxhanford.com
Laurie Morvan Band – Laurie Morvan could have come from some parallel universe where Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt had a daughter who grew up to play guitar. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave. $22. 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com
La Septima Banda – The chart-topping 17-piece group headlines a massive showcase of regional Mexican music that includes El Coyote “Jose Angel Ledesma,” Enigma Norteo, Banda Renovacion, Perdidos de Sinaloa, Pancho Barraza, Empresa MB, RB Music and Revolver Cannabis. Details: 4 p.m. Saturday. Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St. $40-$100. 800-668-8080, www.ticketon.com
Solar eclipse viewing – If you’re going to stare at the sun (and you will), please take precautions. Fresno Discovery Center will have a solar telescope and is offering viewings. Details: 9 a.m. Monday. The Discovery Center, 1944 N. Winery Ave. Free. 559-251-5533, www.thediscoverycenter.net
Smash Mouth – Speaking of the sun – it’s been 20 years since Smash Mouth released “Walking on the Sun,” which the band is celebrating with an anniversary tour. The band had a string of radio hits in the ’90s – including the ultra meme-worthy “All-Star.” Here the band gets help from local openers The Jacktones and For the Record. Details: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Fulton 55, 875 E. Divisadero Ave. $25-$30. 559-412-7400, www.fulton55.com
Joshua Tehee: 559-441-6479, @joshuatehee
This story was originally published August 17, 2017 at 9:47 AM with the headline "This week’s top entertainment – Smash Mouth, Rodney Carrington and the solar eclipse."