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Ex-Saturday Night Live star Dennis Miller coming to Fresno and has a question about America

Dennis Miller.
Dennis Miller. Submitted photo

Dennis Miller built a career on political satire, as a stand-up comedian, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member (and “Weekend Update” anchor) and the host of own television show — both in syndication and on HBO.

He later became known for his commentary, including a short stints on “Monday Night Football” and Fox News.

Miller will be bring that commentary (and some comedy) to the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture series Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Miller will be featured at a special evening event. His topic: “America, How Can We All Play Nice Again?”

Tickets are $50 for the lecture only. The VIP reception is sold out.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St. $50. 559-444-2180, www.ticketmaster.com

Other noteworthy events

Demolition Derby. 6 p.m. Saturday. Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 Chance Ave. $5. Search event on Facebook.

DJ Quik. 8 p.m. Saturday. Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave. $27. 21 and over. 559-485-5356., www.strummersclub.com

Cala Gala. 1 p.m. Saturday. Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave. $5. 559-268-6130, www.arteamericas.org

Brockhampton. 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Rainbow Ballroom, 1725 Broadway St. $49.95. numbskullshows.com

Switchfoot. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. St., Visalia. $30-$60. 559-625-1367, www.foxvisalia.org

Blue Man Group. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7. Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St. $20-$75. 559-445-8100, www.ticketmaster.com

This story was originally published October 30, 2019 at 11:07 AM.

JT
Joshua Tehee
The Fresno Bee
Joshua Tehee covers breaking news for The Fresno Bee, writing on a wide range of topics from police, politics and weather, to arts and entertainment in the Central Valley.
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