Around Town Hero Image — Make-A-Wish Gala of Wishes 2024 will take place at the Painted Table. Photographer Don Dizon.

January 4th to 27th

Arts Visalia Presents Christina Brunk and Beckie Ballew Nava

Arts Visalia Visual Art Center
www.artsvisalia.org
Photography by local photographers Christina Brunk and Beckie Ballew Nava are on display for just over three weeks at Arts Visalia Visual Art Center. Brunk showcases her “Highlands” collection and Beckie Ballew Nava her “Light, Color, Near & Far”. An opening reception will take place on January 5th, followed by an Artist Talk on January 6th.

January 5th to February 18th

Amadeus

Good Company Players
2nd Space Theatre
www.2ndspacetheatre.com
Hailed as Peter Shaffer’s greatest play, Amadeus portrays a brilliant dramatization about the two composers, Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri is respected, successful, and royally sanctioned, whereas Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf with something beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: genius. This show is rated PG13.

January 7th

Last Day for Summer/Fall Exhibitions

Fresno Art Museum
www.fresnoartmuseum.org
The first Sunday of January marks the last day of the Fresno Art Museum’s summer and fall exhibitions. This will be the final opportunity to see Maurice Sendak: 60 Years of Wild Things, Imaginings: Portraits & False Flag, The Magic and Flair of Mary Blair, and Art of the Word: Growing an Artist. The museum will be closed until February for new exhibit installations.

January 11th to March 10th

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Good Company Players
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
www.rogerrockas.com
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater kicks off Season 2024 with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This jukebox musical, with a book by Douglas McGrath, tells the story of Carole King’s early life and career through songs that she wrote, often together with Gerry Goffin, as well as other contemporary songs by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector, and more.

January 13th

Stewardship Day

Sequoia Riverlands Trust
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
www.sequoiariverlands.org
Join the Sequoia Riverlands Trust at one of their monthly Stewardship Days at the Kaweah Oaks Preserve. Volunteer activities include planting trees and native plants, removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, educational programs, and other activities that can be tailored to all abilities and ages. This event is held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00AM to noon.

January 14th

Bridesmaids (The Movie) & Wedding Show

Visalia Fox Theatre
www.foxvisalia.org
The Blissfully Yours Wedding Expo is now a bridesmaid brunch live show experience. This afternoon event includes a red-carpet entrance, a mimosa bar, mingling with select wedding vendors, appetizers, a fashion show, on-stage demos, presentations, and more. A matin

ee screening of Bridesmaids will take place after the stage show. Tickets are $10 each.

January 15th

Free Entrance Day

All National Parks
www.nps.gov
The first of six Free Entrance Days to the National Parks will take place on the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Experience the National Parks for free at all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. With over 400 National Parks to choose from, this is a great opportunity to explore a new park or revisit a beloved piece of protected land.

January 19th

Fulton 55’s 13th Anniversary Month Party

Fulton 55
www.fulton55.com
Celebrate Fulton 55’s 13th Anniversary Month with the incredible 40 Watt Hype band. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to this Downtown Fresno venue, now is the time to experience Fulton 55’s vibrant energy. Starting at 9:00PM, the night will be filled with incredible music and non-stop fun for people 21 and over. The doors open at 8:00PM. Tickets range from $15 to $20.

January 21st

Fresno Wedding Festival

Fresno Convention Center
www.internationalweddingfestival.com
Gather your “I Do Crew” or “Wedding Warriors” for an inspiring day of wedding planning. This International Wedding Festival expo offers an ideal opportunity to plan your perfect day in person. Meet wedding professionals, watch live fashion shows and demos, and win prizes while exploring on-site music, entertainment, photo booths, florists, and other wedding industry vendors.

January 25th and 26th

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto

Selland Arena
events.fresnoconventioncenter.com
Thanks to the magic of Disney On Ice, the fantastical adventures of Frozen and Encanto are brought to life like never before. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, dazzling ice-skating transports you to Arendelle and the mountains of Colombia. Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprises as well as up-close character interactions.

January 26th

Theresa Caputo Live

Saroyan Theatre
events.fresnoconventioncenter.com
For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo, the renowned star of TLC’s beloved Long Island Medium series, has touched the lives of over a million people around the world with messages of solace and reassurance. Witness her remarkable ability to connect with those who have crossed over at an evening that promises awe-inspiring moments and a profound connection to the spiritual world.

January 27th

Elton The Early Years

Visalia Fox Theatre
www.foxvisalia.org
Elton The Early Years is a Visalia Fox Theatre Fundraiser sponsored by Visalia Breakfast Rotary, Rotary Club of Visalia, Rotary Club of Visalia Sunset, Visalia County Center Rotary, and Visalia Latino Rotary. This tribute is more than just a show starring Kenny Metcalf as Elton John. The entire band skillfully recreates the original album sounds. Tickets range from $20 to $50.

January 27th

Gala of Wishes 2024

Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
The Painted Table
www.wish.org/canv
The transformative power of a wish can be seen at the Gala of Wishes 2024, hosted by Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada. The organization is on a mission to grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses. The Gala of Wishes is always filled with delicious food, great drinks, and the hope that comes with a wish.

January 30th

Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Ricky Martin: The Trilogy Tour

Save Mart Center
www.savemartcenter.com
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin will kick off the second leg of The Trilogy Tour at the Save Mart Center. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of music as the megastars deliver a mix of their biggest hits backed by world-class production and state-of-the-art visuals. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or the Save Mart Center Box Office.

For more information, contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.