AROUND TOWN: AUGUST 2024
Salt + Light’s annual summer soirée will be held at the Tulare Memorial building this year. Photographer Bethanie Borquez.
August 3rd
Hell of a Half Marathon & 2-Person Relay
Exeter Memorial Park
www.runsignup.com
Included in this outdoor event lineup are a Half Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon, Coed 2-Person Relay, Male 2-Person Relay, and Female 2-Person Relay. The first 500 runners get a custom embroidered race hat. There will be music DJs on the course, free breakfast, a beer garden, finishers medals, and much more. Sign-up registration costs start at $80.50 per member.
August 3rd
Beer-Pairing Luncheon & Seminar
The Vintage Press
www.thevintagepress.com
This lunchtime event will feature Salty Walrus Brewing and its Owner & Brewmaster William Peltzer. Enjoy an afternoon of talking, tasting, camaraderie, great food, and locally crafted beer. The menu includes a first course, main entrée, and dessert, each accompanied by a different brew. Tickets cost $55 each, plus tax and gratuity.
August 3rd and 24th
Line Dancing Night
Ziveli Winery
www.ziveliwinery.com
Join in another Ziveli Line Dancing Night. The event runs from 6:00PM to 9:00 PM. On August 3rd, there will be instruction by Tammy V. starting at 7:00PM and music by John Pemberton. Wine and pizza are available for purchase. If you can’t make that date, there will be another Line Dancing Night on August 24th. All skill levels are welcome. Tickets are $10.
August 5th to 9th
Summer 2024 ArtAcademy
Fresno Art Museum
www.fresnoartmuseum.org
The last of FAM’s five weeks of Summer 2024 Art Academy visual art workshops will take place this month. “Black & White” is the morning class, in which students will study a variety of drawing techniques using pencil, ink, and charcoal. “Painting & Drawing with Color” in the afternoon will explore color mixing and blending using various mediums for still life pieces.
August 9th
Eagles Tribute: The Boys of Summer
Engelmann Cellars
www.engelmanncellars.com
Prepare for an evening under the stars with live music, wine, beer, frosé, food trucks, dancing, and a few hundred of your closest friends. Bring chairs and/or blankets and find a spot in the Vineyard Park at Engelmann Cellars. A limited number of VIP Tables are available. This a 21+ only event. The gates open at 6:00PM and the show is from 7:00PM to 10:00PM. Ticket prices start at $25.
August 10th
Hot August Daze
Clovis Elks
Old Town Clovis
www.visitclovis.com
This annual and beloved event from the Clovis Elks brings classic car enthusiasts from all around the Central Valley together to enjoy delicious food, music, drawings, and, of course, a multitude of classic cars. Proceeds from the event will support multiple Elk-sponsored charities. The car show will begin at 8:00AM and go until 1:00PM.
August 16th to October 6th
Our Town
Good Company Players
2nd Space Theatre
www.gcplayers.com
This timeless drama, set in the mythical village of Grover’s Corner in New Hampshire, has been described by many as “the greatest American play ever written.” Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, simply exhibits the complex and beautiful truths of being human. The show is rated PG and will be performed at the 2nd Space Theatre. Tickets range from $22 to $28.
Mainzer’s fourth anniversary celebration and new menu launch includes two events. Photo courtesy of El Captian Hotel.
August 17th
Donnachadh Wine Dinner
Château du Sureau
www.chateausureau.com
This enchanting evening features Donnachadh Family Wines. The Château’s sommelier, Erica Ruiz, tirelessly explores wine country to discover rising stars and is thrilled to introduce this family-owned and operated organic vineyard. These wines will be paired with a four-course tasting menu. Reservations are required and tickets are $185, sans tax and service charges.
August 17th
Alfred Robles: The Mexican American Dream Tour
Visalia Fox Theatre
www.foxvisalia.org
Alfred Robles was the only comedian to be featured on all three seasons of Stand Up Revolution on Comedy Central and was one of the first comedians to perform at Dodger Stadium alongside Gabriel Iglesias. He is currently working on an hour special. Tickets are $36 and $46. Doors open at 6:30PM and the show starts at 7:30PM.
August 18th
Chukchansi Heritage Night
Chukchansi Park
www.milb.com/fresno
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians at the Fresno Grizzlies’ Chukchansi Heritage Night. Proudly presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, it honors and celebrates the tribe’s traditions, history, and contributions to our community. It’s a night of unity, respect, and baseball that creates a meaningful connection.
August 23rd
3rd Annual Summer Soirée
Salt + Light
Tulare Memorial Building
www.saltandlightworks.org
Salt + Light hosts their third annual summer fundraising event with a “Light in the Darkness” theme this year. Join in an inspiring evening of storytelling and community benefiting the organization’s work. There will also be dinner, drinks, and a live auction. Black or night sky colored attire is preferred. Tickets are priced at $150 or $1,200 for a table of eight.
August 24th
R&B Night Out
Selland Arena
events.fresnoconventioncenter.com
Experience an unforgettable night of love, music, and timeless memories at Selland Arena in Fresno with the R&B Night Out concert. Headlined by Keyshia Cole, the “Princess of Hip-Hop Soul,” and joined by R&B icons Ginuwine, Frankie J, Chingy, and Paul Wall, this star-studded lineup promises non-stop entertainment. The evening will be filled with electrifying performances.
August 24th and 25th
Monster Jam
Save Mart Center
www.savemartcenter.com
It’s time to fire-up the engines once again as the most action-packed family-friendly motorsports experience in the world returns to the Save Mart Center. Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill with 12,000-pound machines. Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster or from the Save Mart Center Box Office.
August 25th
Hip-Hop Brunch w/ DeeJay Webster
Mainzer Theater
www.themainzer.com
Merced’s historic theater, restaurant, and entertainment space Mainzer will be celebrating its fourth anniversary this month with new menus launching from Chef Eric Morrison. Its first Hip-Hop Brunch will take place from 11:00AM to 2:00PM in the main stage area. Tickets aren’t need for entry, but reservations can be made.
For more information, contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.
