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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Check out our calendar for even more stuff to do.

Also, don’t forget the fundraising event Syrian Families Settling in Fresno: Memories from Home and author Stephen Provost’s talk about his new book Highway 99: The History of California’s Main Street—both of which will take place Saturday in Fresno.

Friday

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Farmers Market

Where: Old Town Clovis
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday
What: Music from QPOP Radio. 
Details: Free, kid friendly. [More]

Motown Night wth Sugar 

Where: Engelmann Cellars
When: 6 p.m. Friday
What: Sugar is guaranteed to knock your socks off with our energy, spunk, talent and amazing vocals. 
Details: $10 at the gate. 21 and over, no pets. [More]

“Dolores” screening

Where: Maya Cinemas
When: 7 p.m. Friday
What: See the film, directed by Peter Bratt, about Dolores Huerta, who is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history.
Details: Rated PG. 95 minutes. [More]

Nights in the Plaza: A Tribute to Selena

Where: Arte Américas
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
What: This is the second tribute to the queen of Tejano music featuring Fresno-area vocalist Luz Maria.
Details: Doors open at 7 p.m., show from 8-10. $12 for adults, $10 for members, $5 for kids under 10. [More]

¡Cumbiatron! at Full Circle Brewing

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: Featuring El Selectòr, Del Toro Don, Dog Plasma and Galixy Paisa with percussionit Matty Segura.
Details: All ages, $10 at the door. [More]

Cherry Pop Movie & After Party

Where: Tower Theatre
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: Movie and after party at Club Legends hosted by Reel Pride.
Details: $10 for the screening. Drag Queen/King/Faux get in free to the screening. [More]

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: A Tribute by Desirae Monique

Where: Fulton 55
When: 9 p.m. Friday
What: Music. Proceeds benefit D’s House of Coffee and Cider.
Details: $15-$20. 21 and over. [More]

[See more Friday events here]

Saturday

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Final Fulton Construction Tour

Where: Meet at 845 Fulton St.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
What: Next month, Fulton Street opens to traffic, so this is the final construction walk down Fulton Street to see what’s new.
Details: Free, kid friendly. [More]

Clovis Night Out

Where: Sierra Meadows Park
When: 4 p.m. Saturday
What: There will be local food and boutique vendors, emergency vehicle displays from every City of Clovis Department and other local agencies, free bounce houses for the kids, live music, and more.
Details: Free, kid friendly. [More]

Stevie Nicks Tribute – Stealing Nicks

Where: ApCal Winery
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
What: STEALING NICKS brings you the enchanted essence of Stevie Nicks by recreating the haunting melodies, soaring vocals and driving rhythms that made Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac the legendary musical icons they are today. 
Details: 21 and over. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. [More]

Movie Night at the Beer Garden: The Goonies

Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
What: Free movie, beer specials.
Details: All ages, bring your own lawn chair. [More]

Tempest at Full Circle Brewing Company

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
What: Music.
Details: All ages, $15. [More]

[See more Saturday events here]

Sunday

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Antiques Fair

Where: Old Town Clovis
When: 8 a.m. Sunday
What: Old Town Clovis’s one-of-a-kind Antique & Collectible Fair boasts cobblestone streets brimming with antique and collectible treasures from over 80 vendors.
Details: Free, kid friendly. [More]

Clovis British Car Roundup

Where: Old Town Clovis
When: 10 a.m. Sunday
What: Car show coordinated by the Valley British Auto Club.
Details: Free. [More]

Brisket and BREWS

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
What: Hosted by Backyard Brisket Co.
Details: [More]

A Local Tribute to Sun Records

Where: Fulton 55
When: 6 p.m. Sunday
What: Music.
Details: 21 and over. [More]

[See more Sunday events here]

Here’s what you should do this weekend

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Check out our calendar for even more stuff to do.

Don’t forget the Princess Ball is happening at Chukchansi Park tonight, it’s the final weekend for “Hedda Gabler,” and there’s a solar eclipse on Monday! 

Friday

do this weekend 20

Foo Fighter Tribute – Dave’s Not Here

Where: ApCal Winery, Madera
When: 5 p.m. Friday
What: Music, dancing, wine, beer, food, cigars 
Details: 21 and over only, $15 at the gate [More]

Friday Farmers Market

Where: Old Town Clovis
When: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday
What: Produce, art and music from Montage
Details: Free [More]

The Killer Dueling Pianos

Where: Engelmann Cellars
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday
What: Music, wine and food
Details: 21 and over only, $15 [More]

Blues, Brews & BBQ with Mega Texas BBQ

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday
What: Music and barbecue
Details: All ages, $10, kids 12 and under free [More]

Nights in the Plaza: Mariachi Alegre

Where: Arte Américas
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
What: Music 
Details: Doors open at 7 p.m., show from 8-10. $12 for adults, $10 for members, $5 for kids under 10. [More]

Neon Indian, Personal Computer

Where: Strummer’s
When: 8 p.m. Friday
What: Music 
Details: All ages [More]

[See more Friday events here]

Saturday

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Walk with a Doc

Where: San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno
When: 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday
What: Join local doctors from the Fresno-Madera Medical Society and Alliance Health for a Walk with a Doc every third Saturday of the month starting at the River Center.
Details: Free [More]

WAMFF Open Mic/Live Auditions, Fundraiser

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday
What: Women’s Art + Music Festival of Fresno
Details: [More]

Robot Fight Club

Where: Root Access Hackerspace
When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday
What: This is a meeting to create the Robot Fight Club of Fresno.
Details: Free, kid friendly [More]

Eva Scow & The Experience with Tom Scott!

Where: Elbow Room
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
What: Pop, rock, jazz and funk music and dancing under the stars.
Details: 21 andover only, $25 [More]

Movie Night at the Beer Garden: The Sandlot

Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
What: Movie showing, beer, s’mores
Details: Free, all ages, bring your own lawn chair [More]

The Void: Dark 80’s Dance Night

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
What: Darkwave, Synth-Pop, Post-Punk, Goth, Deathrock and New Wave. 
Details: Free, all ages [More]

 

[See more Saturday events here]

Sunday

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Tottenham vs. Chelsea

Where: Tower Sports Club
When: 8 a.m. Sunday
What: The Spurs take on Chelsea at the first game of the season at Wembley.
Details: Free [More]

Taste of Fresno 3

Where: Full Circle Brewing Co.
When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday
What: Vendor and food fair
Details: Free, all ages [More]

Learn To Make French Macarons with Crystal Durham

Where: Whole Foods
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday
What: Guest chef Crystal Durham will show you how to make these whimsical treats and fillings that you can make at home for your family and friends. 
Details: $35 [More]

Rich McCulley Live! Solo Acoustic Pop Brilliance

Where: Tower District Records
When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday
What: Solo acoustic music
Details: All ages, free, refreshments (adult and otherwise) served [More]

[See more Sunday events here]

ApCal + FresYes = ApYes

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Mark Sasser

Outdoor Writer at FresYes.com
Having been born and raised in the Valley and spending his complete adult life exploring the outdoors gives Mark a unique look at what we all see each day. From cycling to backpacking, solo or with friends, Fresno proper to the mountains above can at any time be where Mark is found living his life outdoors.

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Just north of FresYes over the river and barely a mile into Madera you can find great music and wines outside in the wonderful setting of ApCal.

Every Friday and Saturday night though the summer there is live music, food trucks and local wines (and beers) for you to enjoy with a few hundred of your closest friends. Friday nights are amazingly FREE at the gate, meaning no cover charge and for the quality of the events that in itself is reason enough to make the short drive out. Saturday nights have the volume turned up a little bit and you will find the best of the best when it comes to tribute bands. So good are most of them that if you closed your eyes it would be hard to tell the real thing from Memorex.

So this past Saturday we planned a double date with our friends Jon and Sarah and headed off for a night of music in the vines. The forecast called for high heat but out in the vineyards by the time the sun was set it was as cool as a cucumber right out of the fridge.

Having fun at ApCal

 

It wasn’t long until Jon and I realized we were in for a great night as the ladies had found the tasting to their fancy and turned it into………lets say more than tasting. As much fun as I would like to make of it the truth is ApCal just has a relaxing feel to it from the giant oak tree, the friendly staff all the way down to the grass dance floor in front of the stage. The whole feel of the events center is not one that most people would instantly think Fresno when they experience it. ApCal simply has a charm about it that is very much Central Valley yet at the same time smart enough to be in any park in any major city.

at the stage at ApCal

This week was the sounds of Pat Benatar and Tom Petty and both tribute bands landed right on target not only with the music but with the personality of both bands. As a Tom Petty fan, I was very impressed, the sound was so good that some unfortunate people around me on the dance floor probably heard more of my singing than they bargained for when they bought their tickets.

For future dates go to Apcalwine.com or find them on Facebook for a full list of event dates and services.

This writer also has to thank the good people of ApCal for hosting so many great events because without you I would have never met the beautiful lady in the photo with me during their Craft Beer Fest. When it comes to great events in FresYes I suggest you look into ApCal for your next adventure. Filled with the great people of FresYes, great bands from all over, local wines and beautiful location the combination of FresYes and ApCal my vote is a solid ApYes!

Met at ApCal

 

Spring has sprung! Now what?

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Baloons

 

The clocks have been moved forward an hour, the blossoms are blooming and the sounds of the outdoors are all around. Yes technically Spring starts on the 21st but in FresYes Spring has sprung in a big way. The trick for all of us as FresYes outdoors lovers is we have an unknown window of time before Spring turns to Summer and the heat settles in for the next 3 months.

With that idea of a undefined amount of time to have some Spring time fun lets revisit some ideas for the outdoors lover and our FresYes families.

10. Baseball, baseball, baseball! Yes, take me out to the ball game over at Beiden Field for some Fresno State Baseball. Bulldog baseball is a low cost, high reward outing for the sports lover in everyone. Cheap tickets, affordable concessions and high level collegiate sports land the Dogs in the lead off position for this Spring time favorites list.

9. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Spring is the number one time to enjoy a unique Fresno landmark. The cool breeze flowing through the gardens can only be described as wonderful. The beauty, smells and ingenuity found right here in FresYes are the product of 40 years work of our famous Sicilian Mr Forestiere and his unique work of art still astounds.

8. Madera Wine Trail. Take a Saturday with some friends, load up the car with your favorite designated driver and hit the trail. Its a fun tour with some great wines so grab a glass, enjoy the weather and don’t forget your camera.

7. ApCal Concert Series. Kick off Spring March 21st out on Ave 7 with Rock-A-Palooza Classic Rock Festival 2015. Cruise out for a day of music by Foreigner – ZZ Top – AC/DC – Journey Tribute Bands! How cool is that?

6. Gardening! There is a reason this outdoors activity is loved by so many. Its good for the soul, its great physical labor and the end result is always beautiful. Need ideas? Look right here on FresYes.com in our gardening section.

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5. Salsa in the park. The Starline Salsa Club has for the past few years hosted Tropical Mondays at Riverpark. Starting in April and open to all ages this venue is a true one of a kind in FresYes. Rowen has always brought out great Latin Music for this family fun night of dancing under the stars. If you don’t know how to dance……….its time to learn.

4. California Classic Half Marathon. Next weekend is this FresYes fixture for our runners and walkers and if you read last weeks post, volunteers. Weather should be great, fun will be out of hand and if you choose to run, volunteer or just watch smiles are guaranteed.

3. Dining on a patio. No matter if its breakfast in Fig Garden, lunch in the Tower or dinner with friends just about anyplace you want FresYes has a patio fit for any taste you may have.

2. Hit me a home run! The all new Fresno Grizzlies debut this Spring right in our own downtown beauty Chukchansi Park. Yes the Giants are gone but for me as baseball fan and with a local fan base so polorized in the Giants/Dodgers rivalry I believe the Astro’s will come to town and be a great neutral ground baseball team for the FresYes faithful baseball fan.

kiki

And my number ONE tip for enjoying the FresYes Spring is…………..

Toss my list and create your own fun family adventure. Pack the car, point it towards your favorite outdoors spot and go for it. Go play, have some laughs, take some photo’s and build memories with your friends or loved ones. You have the power to create a fun day customized to fit what ever need/want you have. Just remember if its really good to let me know because I’m always looking for a new way to have fun in the outdoors.

mark and ruste