Fresno metal band has new music for the new year. It’s best experienced in concert
Fresno metal band Haunt is going into 2020 with some momentum.
The band was well regarded on several year-end best-of lists and get its debut on the cover of the February issue of metal magazine Decibel. This comes in advance of Haunt’s new album, “Mind Freeze,” which is being released Jan. 10.
Haunt kicks off the New Year with an all-ages record release show Friday at Strummer’s. Fortress and Coffin Hunters open the night.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday. Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave. $10. All ages. 559-485-5356, www.strummerclub.com
Other noteworthy events
▪ 12th Night celebration. 5 p.m. Saturday. Odd Fellows Lodge Fresno, 2328 Helm Ave., Clovis. $10. twofayreladies.com
▪ Harry Potter skate night. 6 p.m. Friday. Ice Skate Visalia at Garden Street Plaza in downtown Visalia. $5. Space is limited. 559-713-4365, www.iceskatevisalia.com
▪ Dean DelRey. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Tower Theatre Lounge, 8o5 E. Olive Ave. $25. 555-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com
▪ Best of the West pro wrestling. 5 p.m. Sunday. 5766 E Fountain Way. $10. www.botw.tv
▪ Afternoon High Tea. 11 a.m. Sunday. Chateau du Sureau, 48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst. $68. 559-683-6800, chateausureau.com
▪ Café Scientifique’. 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Santa Fe Basque, 3110 N. Maroa Ave. Free. valleycafesci.wordpress.com