Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond.
And don’t forget Science Saturday happening tomorrow morning at Clovis Botanical Garden, the free food demo featuring dietician Timaree Hagenburger, and the grand opening event for Wafflicious.
Plus, be sure to look for our new “Do something” weekly post, which lets you know about events happening Mon-Thurs. That will post on Monday.
Friday
Boxcar Figaro
Where: Patio Café, Fresno
When: 6 p.m. Friday
What: Good food and drink, nice warm, intimate indoor atmosphere combined with some authentic original American music.
Details: Kid friendly. [More]
Tower District Records Beat Lounge
Where: Tower District Records, 1930 N. Echo Ave., Fresno
When: 7 p.m. Friday
What: Beverages and refreshments provided along with DJ extraordinaire Mr. Leonard presenting some of the most celebrated samples of original classic recordings that have help shape modern music today.
Details: Kid friendly. [More]
Hip Hop Underground
Where: Azteca Theater, Fresno
When: 7 p.m. Friday
What: Showcase featuring all four pillars that the founders of hip-hop culture set in place: dj, rap, street art, and breakdancing.
Details: Tickets are $10. [More]
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do—Good Company Players
Where: Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon Ave., Fresno
When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday
What: Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of adventure and romance one wild Labor Day weekend.
Details: Rated PG. Click for ticket prices. [More]
Movie screening: Casablanca
Where: Crest Theatre, Fresno
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: In Casablanca in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate encounters a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Details: Tickets are $5. Concessions are available. [More]
Homebrewed
Where: Full Circle Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: Live local music including Pyrograph, Hyperslugz, Angels to SOME, and Neuropathy.
Details: Tickets are $7. All ages. [More]
Saturday
Farmers Market
Where: Old Town Clovis
When: 8 a.m. Saturday
What: Held at the intersection of Fifth and Pollasky year-round from 8-11:30 a.m., this small market has everything you need for local, seasonal shopping.
Details: [More]
Communities of Compassion and Courage Exhibition
Where: Kingsburg Historical Society, 2321 Sierra St, Kingsburg
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. Saturday
What: The Kingsburg California Historical Society is proud to host a national traveling exhibition by Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC), “Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American WWII Experience,” through Feb. 5, 2018.
Details: [More]
Saturday Cumbia and Bachata Classes
Where: Pete and Carmen’s Salsa Dance Academy, 2965 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
What: Take one or both classes. Beginners welcome.
Details: Cumbia, 11 a.m. to noon, four weeks, $40. Bachata noon to 1 p.m., four weeks, $40. Both classes is $70. [More]
Saturday Pug Meet
Where: Woodward Park, Fresno
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
What: Pug meet up. Need we say more?
Details: [More]
Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar
Where: Fresno School of Self Defense, 3333 W. Sussex, Fresno
When: 3-6 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. The ideas and techniques taught here will help give you the confidence to deal with dangerous situations.
Details: [More]
Stranger Things Binge Watch Night
Where: Tree of Life, Fresno
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
What: Enjoy a fun and delicious evening binging on home-cooked foods and captivating fiction.
Details: [More]
An Evening W/ DJ Tímmy Blụė
Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
What: Tímmy Blụė is an Irish Canadian DJ/electronic artist. His music spans everything from his former 3 year DJ residency at Chukchansi Casino to self proclaimed Underground Rave King to hip hop shows to blockparties.
Details: Food will be available from Chicken Shack. [More]
Totally 80s Rewind: An Evening of 80s Music & Visuals
Where: Strummer’s, Fresno
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
What: Salute to all things 80s returns. Featuring DJ Numbskull and Duckie D’albino providing aural and visual delights plus an 80s costume contest, dance-off, and giveaways.
Details: Free admission. 21 and over only. [More]
Gypsy Vision & The Eros
Where: Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen, Fresno
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
What: Enjoy live music while drinking craft beer.
Details: [More]
Sunday
Premier Bride Showplace
Where: 848 M St., Fresno
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
What: Premier Bride Showplace is the longest running and largest bridal show in Fresno. With over 100 wedding vendors, two fashion shows, and over $10,000 in grand prizes, it’s the perfect place to gather everything you need for planning your wedding.
Details: Advance tickets are available at brideshowplace.com for $13, or $15 (cash only) at the door the day of the event. [More]
Selma Comic Con 2018
Where: Selma Portuguese Hall, 1245 Nebraska Ave, Selma
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
What: This is a kid friendly event.
Details: Cameras welcome, free parking. Cost is $5 if you show ad or flyer at the door, otherwise it’s $6. [More]
Four Corners Open House
Where: Four Corners Yoga, 8959 N. Chestnut Ave, Fresno
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
What: Tour the “almost complete but not quite yet” space.
Details: [More]
Tioga Sequoia Brewery Tours
Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday
What: Get an inside look at the brewery. Tours offered at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month.
Details: Free. Ages 10+ only, no open-toed shoes. [More]
Sawdust Sunday
Where: Fresno Ideaworks, Fresno
When: 1:30 p.m. Sunday
What: If you have an interest in woodworking, wood-turning on a lathe, carving, or any other means of sawdust production, this is the event for you.
Details: This event is open to the public and requires no fees. Some experience is necessary for equipment use. No experience is necessary to explore the possibilities. [More]
Raqset Bedawi
Where: Full Circle Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday
What: Come out, beat a drum, and have a beer.
Details: [More]
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