Looking for something to do this three-day Memorial Day Weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Make sure to check our calendar for even more stuff to … [Read more...] about Here’s What You Should Do This Memorial Day Weekend
Head Downtown This Saturday to Enjoy Piñata Fest
Something sweet is happening in downtown Fresno this weekend. If you like candy and games, grab a friend and head to Piñata Fest at Arte Américas. It's a brand new festival featuring music, food, … [Read more...] about Head Downtown This Saturday to Enjoy Piñata Fest
Here’s What You Should Do This Weekend
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 2nd Annual … [Read more...] about Here’s What You Should Do This Weekend
Look No Further Than Frosty Queen for Old-Fashioned Burger Goodness
Here's everything you need to know about Frosty Queen: Pastrami burgers, hot fudge sundaes, fried zucchini, onion rings, and cheese fries. The end. Ha, just kidding. I'll tell you more, including … [Read more...] about Look No Further Than Frosty Queen for Old-Fashioned Burger Goodness
Mr. E: Play Ball
I find myself attempting to walk a bit more; perhaps it’s the fact I’m getting a little older and I’ve noticed that I need the exercise, or perhaps it’s the fact I have so much to see and I know I … [Read more...] about Mr. E: Play Ball
A beginner’s guide to ArtHop in Fresno
From the murals of downtown to the cute shops of Clovis, ArtHop has become a city-wide activity of culture. But, with over 50 galleries and studios scattered across the 559, it can be hard … [Read more...] about A beginner’s guide to ArtHop in Fresno
The Mural District’s Broadway Studios Has Art Inside & Out
Fresno has a lot of culture, but sometimes you have to wander off the beaten track to find it. Amid the vibrant, colorful walls of the Mural District, there's a hidden gem worth discovering. If you're … [Read more...] about The Mural District’s Broadway Studios Has Art Inside & Out
Here’s What You’re Doing Tonight for Mardi Gras
Today is Mardi Gras. But you knew that. If you're looking for a place to shake your groove thing on this fine Fat Tuesday, we suggest heading to Fulton 55 to check out Glen Delpit and the … [Read more...] about Here’s What You’re Doing Tonight for Mardi Gras
Breakfast Tribute to Notorious B.I.G. is Expected to Sell Out Quickly
Who's up for some breakfast? Last September, Take 3 Burgers in Fresno hosted a pop-up restaurant honoring the late Tupac Shakur on the 20th anniversary of the rapper's death. Powamekka Café was a … [Read more...] about Breakfast Tribute to Notorious B.I.G. is Expected to Sell Out Quickly
The Rise, Fall & Rise of Fresno’s Lowell Neighborhood
Tucked in between the Tower District and the Mural/Cultural Arts District is one of Fresno's very first subdivisions called the Lowell Neighborhood. The neighborhood gets its name from Lowell … [Read more...] about The Rise, Fall & Rise of Fresno’s Lowell Neighborhood
‘Views’ Tour Offers a New & Dizzying Perspective on Fresno
You’ve likely seen many photos of the Downtown Fresno skyline, but have you ever had the chance to see it from 14 stories up? Last weekend, I had the unique opportunity to see our city from the top … [Read more...] about ‘Views’ Tour Offers a New & Dizzying Perspective on Fresno
10 Things We’re Excited About This Week
There’s so much happening in and around Fresno, sometimes you forget about an event until after it’s over. Enter FresYes. Here are 10 things we’re excited about this week, including a few happening … [Read more...] about 10 Things We’re Excited About This Week
Great Cause & Great Food Combine at Downtown Fresno’s Newest Eatery
Last week, I was very excited to welcome a great new restaurant with an even greater purpose to Downtown Fresno. On January 9, Kids Café 2019 officially opened its doors to offer customers a fresh, … [Read more...] about Great Cause & Great Food Combine at Downtown Fresno’s Newest Eatery
Cultural Arts District Park is Fresno’s Newest Park, and it’s Amazing
As someone who works in the Cultural Arts District in Downtown Fresno, I’m always excited when a new business or destination opens up within walking distance of my office. I try to take walks whenever … [Read more...] about Cultural Arts District Park is Fresno’s Newest Park, and it’s Amazing
Dye Another Day: Anzula Luxury Yarns Makes Big Moves in 2017
I love to knit. There, I said it. It's not like it's a deep dark secret! I belong to a knitting group that meets at Starbucks, and I have a stash of yarn that ranges all over the color and texture … [Read more...] about Dye Another Day: Anzula Luxury Yarns Makes Big Moves in 2017
Hello, Harry Potter Cooking Class Exists
Recently, FresYes writer Sarah wrote about five things we can all do to meet new people. One of her suggestions was to take a community education class. I love this idea. Classes in a variety of … [Read more...] about Hello, Harry Potter Cooking Class Exists
Local Artist: Glass blower Cory Ballis
"It was a challenge. And I wanted to beat the glass and get it to do what I wanted it to do. You can't stop once you start. There's no time-outs" ****** Glass blowers: know one? Chances are, you … [Read more...] about Local Artist: Glass blower Cory Ballis
Olympic Sized Open House Weekend
1786 E Everglade Saturday August 6 1-4pm 6657 N Farris Saturday August 6 1-4pm 6604 N … [Read more...] about Olympic Sized Open House Weekend
Local ink with tattoo artist Channelle Wiebe
There are dozens of tattoo shops, and even more tattooers, all over Fresno. Some have been at it for years, while others are just getting started. Channelle Wiebe falls into the latter … [Read more...] about Local ink with tattoo artist Channelle Wiebe
New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
For the past four years, Fresno-based Lanna Coffee Co. has been serving up a caffeine fix with a purpose -- to support economic stability in the villages on northern Thailand where its beans are … [Read more...] about New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Hotel Fresno was already boarded up and slipping from the public consciousness when Chris Rocha was born in the late 1980s. But early in his life, Rocha was drawn to old architecture. So, when he … [Read more...] about Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Root. A Community General Store The number of people who believe in downtown Fresno, and are willing to make a contribution to its revitalization, grew by two last week. On Thursday during ArtHop, … [Read more...] about Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
How do you remember your loved ones after they have passed away? It’s a bittersweet subject, but one we all inevitably deal with at some point in our lives. Mexicans have a traditional holiday called … [Read more...] about Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
Tremendum Pictures, the local production company that brought you this summer’s horror film “The Gallows” is bringing new life to downtown Fresno with the most haunted attraction in the valley. … [Read more...] about Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets
Fresno, like many big cities, has a homeless problem. I know it’s not very FresYes to point that out, but it is the sad truth. What IS FresYes is an amazing local organization called Westside Rescue … [Read more...] about Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets