Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Make sure to check our calendar for even more stuff to do.
Friday
Hal Masonberg presents “JAZZ NIGHTS: A CONFIDENTIAL JOURNEY”
The documentary intimately brings to light what it means to take risks as an artist, what it means to be a jazz musician today — particularly in Los Angeles — and what it means to be part of the ongoing history of jazz and the joyful exploration of passion and community. Free admission, 7-8:30 p.m. at University Theatre, Fresno State. [Details]
Farmers Market Peach Party
This night is all about the peach! Free samples and cooking demonstrations by the IOT culinary academy. Vendors will create peach dishes for the evening: Peach ice cream, peach salsa, peaches and cream pizza, and peach tamales. 5:30 p.m. in Old Town Clovis. [Details]
Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen 2-Year Anniversary
Starting the weekend off at 9 p.m. tonight is Motel Drive. Saturday will be The Morning Drive. The theme is gold, so guests are invited to wear gold. There will be food trucks, a dunk tank, live body painting, photo booths, and other fun stuff. [Details]
Wee Beasties + Magic Giant
8 p.m. at Strummer’s. All ages. $12. [Details]
90’s Night Sadie Hawkins with Rocky Rock Band
Dress the same as someone else and get in two for the price of one. Couples can be boy/girl, girl/girl or boy/boy. 21 and over only. $10 at the gate. 6 p.m. at Engelmann Cellars. [Details]
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous
7 p.m. at Saroyan Theatre. $25-$35. [Details]
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Saturday
Fuss Fest
Fuss FestCCAD Movie Night
Central California Area Derby will be showing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Full Circle Brewing Co. Free admission. [Details]
Everclear live at The Wakehouse
6 p.m. at The Wakehouse Woodfire Grill and Barrel in Reedley. All ages. $25 in advance, $35 day of show. [Details]
VCR Night “Retro & Future Dance Party”
All-night dancing and fun to the Retro and Future Stylings of Bit Mortis. $5 entry, drink specials, dress up. 8 p.m. at Fulton 55. [Details]
Percussion Discussion
John Santos is a Grammy-nominated percussionist and prolific Afro-Latin band leader, composer, teacher, writer, and producer. Mario Pam is a founding member of Brazil’s Ilê Aiyê’s youth percussion ensemble who creates innovative repertory and also directs an international samba group. Professor Umi Vaughan will moderate this discussion as we learn about the history and practice of “Drum Talk” from these masters. 7-8:30 p.m. at University Theatre, Fresno State. [Details]
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Sunday
Rick and Morty Rickmobile Event
2-5 p.m. at 745 Fulton St. Pop-up shop with limited supply of Rick and Morty merchandise. First come, first served. A great gathering for Rick and Morty fans and cosplayers. [Details]
Spellbound, Big Balls, and Pinkeye
Sunday from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Fulton 55. 21 and over. Tickets are $5-7. [Details]
Aenimus
5 p.m. at Full Circle Brewing Co. Live performances. All ages. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. [Details]
National Ice Cream Day
From noon to 11 p.m. at Ampersand Ice Cream, try 8 unique flavors only available that day. [Details]
FAB T-Dance Brunch
From noon to 4 p.m. enjoy Continental brunch at FAB Fresno in the Tower District. DJs
Jacob Terry, Lorraine Contreras and Shant P. will be on hand. Event goes until 6 p.m. No cover. [Details]
Sawdust Sunday at Fresno Ideaworks
From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., it’s wood shop day at Fresno Ideaworks in downtown Fresno. If you have an interest in woodworking, lathe work, carving, or any other means of sawdust production, this is a good way to get some pointers on an existing project or gather information on how to get started. 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. [Details]
Brian Regan
7 p.m. at Saroyan Theatre. Tickets are $46.95 to $51.55. [Details]
[See more Sunday events here]
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