Fast Cars, Free Fun, and Community Vibes: “The Fast and the Furious” Comes to Calwa with Cen Cal Cinema

If you live life a quarter mile at a time—or just love a great movie night—mark your calendar for Friday, May 16th, 2025.

Cen Cal Cinema is bringing the high-octane energy of The Fast and the Furious to Calwa Recreation and Park District (4545 E Church Ave, Fresno, CA 93725) for a free outdoor screening that’s all about speed, community, and cinematic nostalgia.

🎬 Movie Night Details

Film: The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: Event begins at 7PM, movie starts closer to 8PM
Location: Calwa Recreation & Park District, 4545 E Church Ave, Fresno
Cost: Totally free, thanks to the Fresno Arts Council & Measure P

🪑 Pro Tip: Limited seating will be provided—bring a lawn chair or cozy blanket to secure your spot!

But this isn’t just a movie night. Gearheads and film buffs alike will love the special pre-film Q&A with the Fresno Chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. Come early to chat with local car enthusiasts and check out their display of show-stopping vehicles. There will also be raffles and giveaways throughout the evening!

🎟️ About Cen Cal Cinema
Cen Cal Cinema was launched by the same creative minds behind Fresno’s beloved Swede Fest, with a mission to bring world-class movie experiences to neighborhoods across the city. Backed by a 2024 Expanded Access to Arts and Culture grant, this program is funded by Measure P and powered by the Fresno Arts Council to make art and culture more accessible—starting with free screenings like this one.

Expect more screenings coming through June 2025, each designed to bring cinematic magic to places where it’s needed most.

📲 Stay updated by following @CenCalCinema on Instagram and Facebook or visiting fresnoartscouncil.org.

This is your chance to see a classic film, under the stars, surrounded by friends, family, and fast cars. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Dom Toretto and Brian O’Conner or just looking for a free, fun night out—this is the event to hit.

See you at the park! 🏁

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I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

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