Fresno Philharmonic Guest Pianist Awadagin Pratt. Photographer Rob Davidson

February 3rd

National Wear Red Day

American Heart Association
www.goredforwomen.org

It’s Heart Month, and the first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Support Go Red For Women and raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women by donning the American Heart Association’s signature color this day. This year’s theme is “Be the Beat” to draw attention to community CPR and the disparity in the rate with which women receive hands-only CPR.

February 4th

Tchaikovsky’s Last Note

Sequoia Symphony, Visalia Fox Theater
www.sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com

Music Director Bruce Kiesling brings Tchaikovsky’s Last Note to life at the Visalia Fox Theatre. Valerie Coleman’s Umoja: Anthem of Unity will be presented as part of the program. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, with Fabiola Kim playing violin, and Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique” showcase both the virtuosic delights and the deep power of his final symphony.

February 10th

Opening Reception for New Exhibitions

Fresno Art Museum
www.fresnoartmuseum.org

An evening affair at the Fresno Art Museum will launch four new exhibitions: Nathan Oliveira: Rare Works from the Private Collections of His Children; Arthur Dyson, Organic Architect: A Retrospective, 1960 to Present; Bruce Beasley, A New Direction: Aurai Wall Works & Sculpture; and Remaking Boundaries: Caroline Harris & Cay Lang from the Permanent Collection.

February 11th

Mahler Here and Now: Symphony No. 5

Fresno Philharmonic, Saroyan Theatre
www.fresnophil.org

The Fresno Philharmonic’s multi-season survey of Gustav Mahler continues with his heroic Symphony No. 5, which contains the famous Adagietto movement. The concert opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds for Piano and String Orchestra, a new, evocative work featuring the remarkable and resolute artistry of world-renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt.

February 14th to 16th

2023 World Ag Expo

International Agri-Center
www.worldagexpo.com

The 56th annual World Ag Expo is back at Tulare’s International Agri-Center. This three-day event boasts 1,200 exhibitors and a variety of attractions, including seminars, demonstrations, agriculture tours, wine and cheese, and Women in Ag. The Opening & Award Ceremonies celebrate the Top-10 New Products and the E.M. Tharp “We believe in Growing” scholarship recipients.

February 16th

Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour

Save Mart Center
www.savemartcenter.com

Watch the Harlem Globetrotters in their 2023 World Tour as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals, who will stop at nothing in trying to defeat the world’s winningest team. The Globetrotter stars are bringing their amazing basketball skills, outrageous athleticism, and non-stop laugh-out-loud good time to all who come to see them at the Save Mart Center.

February 21st

World Ballet Series: Cinderella 2023

Saroyan Theatre
www.events.fresnoconventioncenter.com

The promise of “happily ever after” comes to life with the World Ballet Series: Cinderella. Experience the enchanting story for all ages performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional dancers. Sergei Prokofiev’s score accompanies the visually stunning production featuring over 150 hand-sewn costumes, richly detailed sets, and choreography by Marina Kessler.

Photographer Rob Davidson