Weekly
Fort Washington Farmers Market (Sundays) 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Fort Washington Shopping Center. Local products.
Sunday Jams (Sundays) 4 p.m.–7 p.m. California Catering. Live music.
Acoustic Honkey Tonk Jam (Mondays) 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Santa Fe Basque. Hosted by E.Z. Marc.
River Park Farmers Market (Tuesdays) 5 p.m.–9 p.m. River Park. California certified-fresh market.
Open Mic Night (Tuesdays) 7:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Strummer’s. Open mic 7:30 p.m., karaoke 9:30 p.m. Free
Kenny Hall’s Friends (Wednesdays) 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Santa Fe Basque. Old-time music song circle.
Pass the Aux (Wednesdays) 8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Strummer’s. Open-format DJ night.
Arte, Pero Later (Thursdays) 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Arte Américas. From live music to bilingual book club.
12/1/2025
Linda Lomahaftewa (~Jan. 11, 2026) Fresno Art Museum. The Hopi/Choctaw artist’s works are featured.
Stone Sculpture of Zimbabwe (~Jan. 11, 2026) Fresno Art Museum. Stone carvings from Zimbabwe.
The Fruit of Life (~Jan. 11, 2026) Fresno Art Museum. New works by local painter Eliana Saucedo.
Alebrijes and Nahuales: Fantastic Animals (~Dec. 7) Arte Américas. Sculpture from the world of Mexican magical realism.
A Christmas Carol (~Dec. 21) 2nd Space Theatre. A modern twist on the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge. $29.49
Something Rotten (~Jan. 18, 2026) Roger Rocka’s. Set in 1595 England, struggling playwrights want to unseat Shakespeare. $45+
12/3/2025
Fresno City College Winter Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. OAB Auditorium. The Symphonic Choir and City Singers perform a mix of seasonal and choral works. $8
12/4/2025
ArtHop 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Downtown Fresno/Tower District. Exhibitions, gallery shows, special performances and unique art experiences. Free
Las Posadas y Tamaliza 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Arte Américas. With Alebrijes y Nahuales. Music and dancing. Free
Winter Celebration Concert 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Warkentine Center. Performances by the Fresno Pacific University Concert Choir, the Community Flute Choir of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley Community Band.
Winter Concert 7 p.m. Bullard High School Auditorium. The New Pacific Horizons Jazz Band and the New Horizons Concert Band perform holiday music. Free
Zepparella 8:30 p.m. Tower Theatre. All-female Led Zeppelin tribute band. $31
12/5/2025
Night for the Arts Gala 6 p.m. The Grand 1401. An Arts Enrichment for All gathering to raise funds for the Marjaree Mason Center. $150
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel 6:15 p.m. The Grand 1401. The music of Juan Gabriel is performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $42+
The Nutcracker 7 p.m. Saroyan Theatre. Live on stage by the World Ballet Company. $51+
Whose Live Anyway? 7:30 p.m. Tower Theatre. Improvised comedy skits and made-up-on-the-spot songs. $75+
Save Ferris 8 p.m.–11 p.m. Strummer’s. Happy Skalidaze Tour. $32+
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift 8:30 p.m. The Grand 1401. The music of Taylor Swift is performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $33.60+
Brian Cade & Friends 9 p.m.–midnight. Fulton 55. Contemporary R&B. $27
Shrek: The Musical (~Dec. 14) Veterans Memorial Auditorium. $25
12/6/2025
Bilingual Story Time 10 a.m. Arte Américas. Maybe I’ll Be an Architect. Free
Nate Butler at the Silent Movies 7 p.m. Vista Theater. Classic silent movies with live piano music.
Rene Vaca 8 p.m. Warnors Theatre. Stand-up comedian, writer and actor. $53.65+
Yandel Sinfonico 8 p.m. Saroyan Theatre. Puerto Rican reggaeton icon. $37+
The Frights 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Strummer’s. Surf punk. With Lily and Buddha Trixie. $37+
Pop Goes Punk Cover Night 9 p.m.–midnight. Fulton 55. Local bands perform covers in punk-goes-pop style. $15+
12/7/2025
Sunday Matinee 2 p.m. Warnors Theatre. A Christmas Story (1983). $5
Youth Orchestras of Fresno 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall. Magical winter tales from Vienna to Hungary. $10+
And Suddenly with the Angels 4:30 p.m. St. Anne’s Chapel. Annual holiday concert series by the Coro Piccolo chamber choir. $20
The (Good) Company Holiday Party 7:30 p.m. 2nd Space Theatre. An evening of song, dance and laughter benefiting the Company School. $50+
12/9/2025
Silent Book Club 6:30 p.m. Dulce UpFront. Bring a book, your reading list and a friend.
New Horizons String Orchestra 7 p.m. University Presbyterian Church. Classical to contemporary, including holiday music. Free
Winter Concert 7:30 p.m. FCC Theatre. Fresno City College Symphonic Band. $8
The Slackers 8 p.m.–11 p.m. Fulton 55. Mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul, garage rock and jazz. $32+
12/10/2025
Frank Meyer 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Strummer’s. Legend of LA punk rock. With Nick Oliveri and the Strains. $16+
Stick Men 8:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Frank’s Place. Progressive rock trio. $51+
12/11/2025
Throwback Thursday 7 p.m. Warnors Theatre. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. $5
Kenny Feidler 9 p.m.–midnight. Fulton 55. Dark and gritty western rock ‘n’ roll. $27+
12/12/2025
The Emo Night Tour 7 p.m.–1 a.m. Fulton 55. All the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long. $24+
Molly Tuttle 7:30 p.m. Tower Theatre. The Highway Knows Tour. $48+
Hobo Johnson & the Lovemakers 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Strummer’s. Emo rap, spoken word and raw hip hop. $37+
12/13/2025
Old Time Fiddlers & Music Jam 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Santa Fe Basque. Free
Trish Toledo 9 p.m. Tower Theatre. LA “souldies” singer. $34+
12/14/2025
Irish & Breton Session 1 p.m.–3 p.m. La Boulangerie. Open session of Irish and Breton tunes. Free
Music from the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Warnors Theatre. Unique music from films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. $50+
The Music of Hans Zimmer 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Warnors Theatre. Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer. $50+
12/15/2025
Jazz Composers Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Roger Rocka’s. Featuring the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. $30
12/16/2025
Jazz at the Library 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Woodward Park Library. Live jazz performance.
The Haunt 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Strummer’s. With Himalayas and Chez. $22+
12/17/2025
Why Not Wednesday? 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Fulton St. (Mono to Fresno). Diverse mix of vendors, food trucks, artists and live music.
Art Grooves Got Jokes 7 p.m.–9 p.m. River Park Art Groove. 7 p.m. open mic, 7:30 p.m. comedian talent contest.
12/18/2025
ArtHop 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Fresno Metro Area. Exhibitions, gallery shows, special performances and unique art experiences. Free
Throwback Thursday 7 p.m. Warnors Theatre. Violent Night (2022). $5
El Vez 8 p.m. Tower Theatre. With the Centuries Merry MEX-Mas 2025 and Duderella. $24+
12/19/2025
Eyes Set to Kill 6 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Fulton 55. Metalcore and post-hardcore. $25+
Candlelight: Christmas Carols 6:15 p.m. The Grand 1401. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $35.70+
Inner Ear Beat Down Slams 7 p.m.–9 p.m. River Park Art Groove. 7 p.m. open mic, 7:30 p.m. slam.
Jazz, Joy and Charlie Brown 7 p.m. Harmony House. Seattle jazz pianist Collin Provence performs Vince Guaraldi tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas. $51
12/20/2025
Volunteer Day 8:30 a.m.–noon Shinzen Friendship Garden. Contribute to the care of this beautiful space.
Seasons of Stories Book Club 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Shinzen Friendship Garden. Literature inspired by Japanese culture. Free
Bilingual Story Time 10 a.m. Arte Américas. Free
The Nutcracker (~Dec. 21) 2 p.m. Saroyan Theatre. Presented by the Central California Ballet. $37+
Guaya 6:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Strummer’s. 5th Annual Christmas Shabang! $21+
12/21/2025
Sunday Matinee 2 p.m. Warnors Theatre. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). $5
Fiesta Navidad with Mariachi Los Camperos 4 p.m. Tower Theatre. Celebrating the unique cultural traditions of Mexico. $47+
Sunday Night Blues Jam 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Club One Casino. Featuring the Richie Blue Band. Free
12/26/2025
Hmong New Year (~Dec. 29) 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fresno Fairgrounds. $15
Candlelight: Queen vs. Abba 6:15 p.m. The Grand 1401. The music of Queen and Abba performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $32+
Kwaanza Celebration (~Jan. 1, 2026) 6:30 p.m.– African American Museum. Hosted by the Divine 9. Free
Candlelight: Adele 8:30 p.m. The Grand 1401. The music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $32+
12/27/2025
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi 6:15 p.m. The Grand 1401. The music of Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi performed by the Listeso String Quartet. $33.60+
Monophonics 8 p.m.–midnight. Fulton 55. Classic soul and psychedelic rock. $34+
Armnhmr Kompany 8 p.m. Valdez Hall. Electronic dance music. $30+
12/28/2025
T.H.C. & Friends 6 p.m.–10 p.m. Fulton 55. T.H.C. reunites. $16+
12/31/2025
Shogatsu (~Jan. 4) 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Shinzen Friendship Garden. Japanese New Year.
New Year’s Eve Gala 6 p.m. Club One Casino. Live entertainment. $50+
Just the Tips 7 p.m. DiCicco’s. Comedy and open mic. $36+
Deorro 8 p.m. Rainbow Ballroom. Electrifying beats. $54+
Venues
2nd Space Theatre • 928 E. Olive Ave. • 559-266-0660
African American Museum • 1857 Fulton St. • 559-724-9533
Arte Américas • 1630 Van Ness Ave. • arteamericas.org
Bullard High School Auditorium • 5445 N. Palm Ave. • 559-451-4320
California Catering • 1603 E St. • 559-222-4202
Club One Casino • 3950 N. Cedar Ave. • clubonecasino.com
DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant • 1071 E. Shaw Ave., Clovis • 559-229-7811
Dulce UpFront • 2026 N. Van Ness Blvd. • 559-202-3099
FCC Theatre • Fresno City College • 559-442-8221
Fort Washington Shopping Center • 559-490-3600
Frank’s Place • 1432 Fulton St. • 559-264-2848
Fresno Art Museum • 2233 N. First St. • fresnoartmuseum.org
Fulton 55 • 875 Divisadero St. • fulton55.com
Harmony House • 2516 N. Van Ness Blvd. • ginalenee.com
La Boulangerie • 730 W. Shaw Ave. • 559-222-0555
OAB Auditorium • Fresno City College • 559-442-8221
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall • 2770 E. International Ave. • 559-327-5000
Rainbow Ballroom • 1725 Broadway St. • 559-354-1017
River Park’s Art Groove Event Center • 80 E. Via Del Oro • 559-840-8886
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre • 1226 N. Wishon Ave. • rogerrockas.com
Santa Fe Basque Restaurant • 3110 N. Maroa Ave. • 559-226-7499
Saroyan Theatre • 700 M St. • 559-445-8100
Shinzen Friendship Garden • 114 W. Audubon Dr. • 559-478-4848
St. Anne’s Chapel • Roman Catholic Diocese • 1550 N. Fresno St.
Strummer’s Bar & Grill • 833 E. Fern Ave. • strummersclub.com
The Grand 1401 • 1401 Fulton St. • thegrand1401.com
Tower Theatre • 815 E. Olive Ave. • 559-485-fresnotowertheatre.com
University Presbyterian Church • 1776 E. Roberts Ave. • upc@upcfresno.org
Valdez Hall • 702 M St. • 559-445-8100
Veterans Memorial Auditorium • 2425 Fresno St. • 559-621-2916
Vista Theater • 1298 N. Wishon Ave. • 559-222-7464
Warnors Theatre • 1400 Fulton St. • warnorscenter.org
Woodward Park Regional Library • 944 E. Perrin Ave. • fresnolibrary.org
Note: All locations are in the city of Fresno unless otherwise noted.
Submit arts-related events to calendar@fresnoalliance.com by the 15th of the month preceding publication, or you can post anytime online at fresnoalliance.com (select Calendar).
The San Joaquin Valley Media Alliance is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council.
