Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond.
This weekend, you’ll want to check out the Galentine’s Day Treat Exchange in downtown Fresno, and the Oscar-nominated shorts at the Tower Theatre. If you’re looking for something for you and a date, check out our list of fun Valentine’s-inspired activities happening around town.
Or, if you’re in the mood to travel, the Monarch butterflies are gathered in Pismo until the end of this month.
Whatever you do, make it a good weekend!
Friday
• CineCulture presents Our Little Sister
Where: Peters Education Center Auditorium, Fresno State
When: 5 p.m. Friday
What: Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, Our Little Sister is based on and adapted from the “Umimachi Diary,” a popular “manga” or comic strip series in Japan.
Details: Our Little Sister is 2 hours and 8 minutes in length and is shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. Free and open to the public. [More]
• LGBTQ Plus Support Group
Where: Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center, Fresno
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday
What: This peer-led support group is open to the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones.
Details: There is no cost, although donations are encouraged. [More]
• Petit Eglise Live
Where: The Revue, Fresno
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
What: Come to the ‘Back Room’ of the Revue and enjoy the delightful, amazingly beautiful sounds of Petite Eglise. Music will start at 7 p.m. Bring your friends, enjoy an affogato, some coffee, and friends.
Details: Free. [More]
• Rockabilly at the Brewery
Where: Full Circle Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 7 p.m. Friday
What: Live music featuring Motel Drive, 82 Deluxe, and Cattie Ness and the Revenge.
Details: Tickets are $10. Kids 12 and under free. [More]
• Bill Clifton’s Chicken and Whiskey Band
Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
What: Live music.
Details: [More]
• Soul Butter with Ray Moore and The Get Down Band
Where: Kocky’s Bar & Grill, Fresno
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday
What: Enjoy the soulful sounds of Ray Moore and “The Get Down.”
Details: Free before 9:30 p.m. [More]
• Dirty Dancing screening
Where: Crest Theatre, Fresno
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
Details: Tickets are $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. [More]
• New Doubt
Where: Strummer’s, Fresno
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: A tribute to No Doubt
Details: Tickets are $10. All ages. [More]
Saturday
• Yoga in the Park
Where: Cultural Arts District Park, Fresno
When: 9 a.m. Saturday
What: Attend this community outdoor yoga class at the beautiful Cultural Arts District Park the first and second Saturday of each month.
Details: Open to the public, donation-based/free, and the first 15 attendees will have your yoga mat provided. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged. [More]
• February Vendor Fair
Where: Lanna’s Coffee, Fresno
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
What: Coffee and local artisans.
Details: [More]
• Love Mercado
Where: Fres.Co, 1918 Fresno Street, Fresno
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
What: Love Mercado is the spot to get locally made gifts for Valentine’s Day. There will be music, food and more than 20 local vendors.
Details: [More]
• Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
Where: Fresno School of Defense, 3333 W. Sussex, Fresno
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
What: This class is a women’s self defense seminar designed to help you understand the key points of self defense against larger more aggressive attackers.
Details: Cost is $10-$15. [More]
• Cooking Class: Chocolate Mousse
Where: Tree of Life Bakery & Café, Fresno
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
What: Learn how to make chocolate mousse in a jar.
Details: $15 buys dinner, class instruction, and a chocolate mousse recipe. Includes a meal of chicken parm sandwich and salad/soup. [More]
Sunday
• Nifty Thrifty Flea Market
Where: Behind the Clovis Antique Mall, Old Town Clovis
When: 7 a.m. Sunday
What: Shop outdoors while getting some fresh air.
Details: [More]
• Tioga Sequoia Brewery Tours
Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 12:30 p.m. Sunday
What: Tours of the brewery will take place at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Details: Tours are available to those 10 years and up. No open-toed shoes. [More]
• Tower District Mardi Gras Parade
Where: Tower District, Fresno
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
What: The annual Mardi Gras Parade begins at one o’clock and travels east along Olive Avenue to Wishon for over an hour of revelry. The parade theme this year is Mardi Gras Welcome to Toon Town. Arrive early to stake out your spot along the parade route and plan on retreating into your favorite Tower District haunt for post-parade drinks and treats.
Details: [More]
• Monsanto Band
Where: El Patio Restaurant, Tower District, Fresno
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
What: Mardi Gras celebration.
Details: [More]
• Mardi Gras Celebration
Where: Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen, Fresno
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday
What: Saltwater Band, Put the South in Your Mouth food truck, Abita Mardi Gras Bock on tap.
Details: [More]
• Sunday Drum Day
Where: Full Circle Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
What: Bring out whatever rhythm instrument you have.
Details: [More]
• Corazone Campero
Where: Tower Theatre, Fresno
When: 5 p.m. Sunday
What: The group will perform classical love songs from Mexican composers, without forgetting the Mariachi favorites and some of the most requested songs from Mariachi Los Camperos.
Details: Tickets are $29-$49. [More]
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