Pitbull just announced a residency in Las Vegas. Fans can catch him first in Fresno
We’re in February already, but Pitbull is kicking off 2020 in Fresno.
The Miami-born rapper, singer, style icon and entrepreneur performs at the Save Mart Center on Friday night. It is his first official headlining show of the year, though he did perform at Shaq’s Fun House Super Bowl pre-party, though not at the Super Bowl itself, much to the chagrin of some fans.
The Fresno concert is one of a dozen or so he’ll put on before a just-announced residency in Las Vegas this spring.
So, what can fans expect?
The set list will be a crowd-pleaser, no doubt.
He can’t skip “Fireball,” but it’s likely fans will also hear “Messin’ Around” and at least one of his tracks with Jennifer Lopez, given her Super Bowl performance was just last weekend.
Concert etiquette requires him to push the new hits. “3 to Tango” and the Blake Shelton collaboration “Get Ready” should also be on the list.
If his past performances hold, there will be all the big-tour bells and whistles. Expect pyrotechnics, digital screens, lights, balloons and confetti. Pitbull will likely perform without a band, but with a staple of backup singers and dancers.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday. Save Mart Center. $39.95-$129.95. 559-278-3400, www.ticketmaster.com
Black History month events
▪ Black History Month celebration at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 4011 Grant Dr., Earlimart. $10 per vehicle. 661-849-3433, www.parks.ca.gov
▪ African American heritage exhibit. 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays through summer. Chinatown Cultural Gallery, 912 F Street. 559-470-1585, www.chinatownfresno.org
Other upcoming events
▪ Boys of Summer, an Eagle tribute. 8 p.m. Friday. Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 F. St. $15., all ages. 559-264-6323, fullcirclebrewing.com
▪ Shen Yun. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St. $85-$125. 559-445-8100 www.ticketmaster.com
▪ Big Read kickoff. 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Fresno County Public Library, Central Branch, 2420 Mariposa St. Free. 559-600-7323, www.fresnolibrary.org
▪ Freak Show. 8 p.m. Saturday. Strummer’s, 833 E. Fern Ave. $20. 18 + 559-485-5356, freakshowla.com
▪ Steve Hofstetter. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 F St. $20-$50. eventbrite.com
▪ WWE Live. 7 p.m. Sunday. Save Mart Center. $18-$103. 559-278-3400, www.ticketmaster.com
This story was originally published February 4, 2020 at 12:39 PM.