AROUND TOWN: OCTOBER 2023
Guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Fresno Philharmonic in Totally ‘80s. Photographer Pat Johnson.
October 4th to 15th
The Big Fresno Fair
Fresno Fairgrounds
www.fresnofair.com
Head to The Big Fresno Fair for food, family, and fun! The Table Mountain Concert Series at the Paul Paul Theater offers music and entertainment almost every night. See live horse racing as well as livestock, fur and features, horticulture, agriculture, minerals, local art, industry, commerce, and much more while enjoying fair food in an uber walkable environment.
October 12th
Bourbon-Infused Dinner
The Vintage Press
www.thevintagepress.com
VP’s next specialty dinner will be with Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills and Founders Rod Cegelski and Hamish Marshal. This bourbon-infused dining experience will be filled with mouth-watering selections prepared by Chef David Vartanian, along with some amazingly great spirits! After the reception, a four-course dinner and dessert will follow. Tickets are $135 per person.
October 12th to 28th
ZooBoo
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
www.fresnochaffeezoo.org
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s annual fall celebration, ZooBoo, will take place Thursday to Saturdays nights for three weeks. Come see the animals with pumpkins, a pirate ship, activities, and candy galore. Everyone is encouraged to dress in family-friendly costumes in accordance with the zoo’s regular rules for dress. All ticket sales are final and range from $16 to $22.
October 13th
Oh So Thankful Dinner & Fundraiser
Parents & Addicts In Need
www.painnonprofit.org
Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN) serves those affected by substance abuse. The non-profit will host their annual fundraising event at the home of Jim and Terran Ashjian in Fresno. The event includes dinner and features live and silent auctions as well as a dessert auction. Individual tickets are $125 each. Sponsorship options are available and range from $1,500 to $5,000.
October 14th
2nd Annual Fresno Fungi Festival
Vineyard Farmers Market
www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com
The Fresno Fungi Festival will run from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. This event features Fresno State Mycologist Alijia Mujic, local food booths, mushroom-themed crafts, mushroom product vendors, a mushroom costume contest, and a beer garden. Touch of Gravy, the Central Valley’s Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform. Admission is $10 and includes four food samples.
October 14th
PRIDE Visalia
Valley Strong Ballpark
www.visitvisalia.com
The Central Valley’s only Pride festival will commence at Valley Strong Ballpark from 11:00AM to 3:00PM on a Saturday. This celebration of diversity welcomes everyone to attend. Participants are encouraged to make a weekend of it. Start on Friday with a visit to Downtown Visalia for a bite and the First Friday Art Walk. Wrap up with a visit to Sequoia National Park on Sunday.
October 14th
Eli Young Band
Visalia Fox Theatre
www.foxvisalia.org
The Eli Young Band is coming to the Visalia Fox Theatre. This group has always been unique in modern country music, as each member plays their own instruments, writes their own songs, and clings fast to their Texas roots. Their album Love Talking is out now via The Valory Music Co. The show starts at 7:30PM, with doors opening at 6:30PM. Tickets are priced at $38.50 to $125.
The CRŪ Winery Harvest Celebration will commemorate its 20th anniversary. Photographer Diane Tjerrild.
October 15th
Leonard Marcus Lectures on Maurice Sendak
Fresno Art Museum
www.fresnoartmuseum.org
Guest speaker and historian Leonard Marcus will give a lively illustrated presentation at the Fresno Art Museum (FAM) at 11:00AM and 2:00PM. His insight on the work of his friend, author Maurice Sendak, offers insight into the making of beloved classics such as Where the Wild Things Are and how children’s picture books are an indelible art form. Tickets are $5 to $10 each.
October 20th
Adam Sandler: I Missed You Tour
Save Mart Center
www.savemartcenter.com
Legendary actor and renowned comedian Adam Sandler is bringing his I Missed You tour to the Save Mart Center. A surprise guest will make an appearance during the performance. This show is for mature audiences only, and all audience members must be 16+ to attend. Get tickets through Ticketmaster or the Save Mart Center Box Office for $39.50 to $169.50.
October 20th and 21st
Mystery at the Darling Hotel
The Darling Hotel
www.thedarlingvisalia.com
The Darling Hotel is offering two nights to experience an immersive, whodunnit dinner and hotel events based on the tales of Sherlock Holmes. Guests will participate in a live theater mystery game and receive signature cocktails and a four-course meal from the hotel restaurant, Elderwood. Choose between a General Admission Ticket or upgrade to a Hotel Package.
October 21st
Totally ‘80s
Fresno Philharmonic
Saroyan Theatre
www.fresnophil.org
Guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Fresno Philharmonic in Totally ‘80s, a celebration of one of the most decadent decades of music, with hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Cher, and more. This musical event is the perfect excuse to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and enjoy some bodacious tunes.
October 21st
Fall Wine Walk
Old Town Clovis
www.clovischamber.com
Walk the wine down the streets of Old Town Clovis. Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of local and regional wineries, located inside participating merchant shops, from 5:00PM to 8:30PM, allowing attendees who are 21+ to sip and shop through town. Bottles and cases will be available for purchase at the Wine Shop, located on the corner of 5th and Pollasky. Tickets are $40 to $45.
October 28th
CRŪ Winery Harvest Celebration
CRŪ Winery
www.cruwinery.com
The CRŪ Winery Harvest Celebration will include a commemorative 20th Anniversary CRŪ glass. Join in celebrating the 2023 harvest while enjoying the latest release of wines, artisan pizzas, The Morenos six-piece band, lawn games, fall activities, and more! Tickets are $55 per person. There’s an option to add on a special Focused Tasting immediately preceding the event.
October 31st
Halloween Cemetery Tour
Yosemite Conservatory
Yosemite Museum
www.travelyosemite.com
Take a step back in time and discover the magic of Yosemite at night with the Halloween Cemetery Tour. This free, after-dark, hour-long walking tour of the Yosemite Cemetery highlights the graves of this national park’s most storied pioneers. No registration is required. Simply meet at the fire pit in front of the Yosemite Museum at either 7:00PM or 8:00PM.
For more information, contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.
