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• Start your weekend with an Opening Reception detailing five new exhibitions at the Fresno Art Museum. Curator talks will start the event at 4 p.m., followed by the reception featuring a no-host bar. Cost is $15 for non-members, free for members.

• There’s a Peach Party at the Old Town Farmers Market in Clovis! From 5:30 to 9 p.m., there will be free samples and cooking demonstrations by the Institute of Technology Culinary Academy. Vendors will create peach dishes for the evening such as peach ice cream, peach salsa, peaches & creme pizza, and peach tamales!

• From 6 to 10 p.m., The Island Water Park hosts “Island After Dark.” Enjoy night slides with the family. All rides open for just $15.99.

• At 7 p.m., hit up ApCal in Madera for a 90s music night featuring the band Flannel. This 21+ event costs $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.

• Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., check out Children’s Musical Theaterworks’ performance of Once On This Island, an original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid.

• Taylor Phelan and pals will rock Full Circle Brewing Co. starting at 8 p.m. This free show is all ages.

• Revenge tale Kill Bill Vol. 1 hits the big screen once again at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno. Doors at 7, film starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $5.

• Cash’d Out – The Next Best Thing to Johnny Cash will hit Strummer’s in the Tower District at 8 p.m. Tickets to this all ages show are $12.

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• Enjoy a morning in the San Joaquin Parkway and Conservation Trust River Center’s gardens. Gardening Angels is a fun opportunity to spend time with experienced gardeners while enjoying a peaceful morning in the outdoors. Be at the River Center at 8:15 a.m. with gloves and shears. This is a monthly occurrence. 

• The Cool Zoo event is happening all day at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. See your fave animals enjoy icy treats in the Fresno heat. Read more about the event here. 

• At 10 a.m. join Dia Yang for Healing Arts & Crafts at the Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center. This event happens every second Saturday. 

• Drag Queen Story Hour will take place at Starbucks in the Tower District from 11 a.m. to noon. This is an all ages, family-friendly event where local drag queens (and for the first time ever, a drag king) will read children’s books.

• The 2nd Annual Midnight Hot Rod Rumble Car & Bike Show will start at 5 p.m. at AVS, 4555 N. Cedar Ave. There will be music, vendors, food, and more. 

• Fresno Football Club hosts Phoenix Rising Football Club at 7 p.m. at Chukchansi Park. Get tickets and see upcoming matches here.

• Take in some fireworks on the lake at Wild Water Adventure Park. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

• See the Melvins, Modpods, and Yen Yen at Strummer’s. This all ages show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Also at 8 p.m. a Bully Benefit for Fresno Bully Rescue will be held at Fulton 55. This 21+ show costs $10.

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• Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with special flavors at Ampersand Ice Cream in the Tower District! The fun starts at 12 p.m. 

• From 3 to 6 p.m. take in some Good Vibrations: Roots, Rocksteady, Reggae with DJ Mr Leonard at HopPK. 

• The Dawny Reb Band rocks The Lounge at DiCicco’s in Old Town Clovis from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a free show.

• Check out alternative metal group Rest, Repose and other guests at Full Circle Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. 

• Enjoy a laugh at Just The Tips with headliner Daniel Eachus. This comedy show and open mic starts at 7:30 p.m at Groggs Traditional Irish Pub.

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• The Artourage & Hero Alliance presents MARVEL VS DC Cosplay hosted by Batman and The Joker at 6 p.m. at Full Circle Brewing Co. There will be a cosplay contest, live action cosplay, retro gaming, live music, and more. Cost is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.

• The Killer Dueling Pianos will be at Engelmann Cellars at 6 p.m. This 21-and-over event costs $15.

• Tee Grizzley will be live on stage at the Azteca Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets for this all ages show start at $30. [Ed. note: this event has been canceled.]

• Nights in the Plaza Paz at Arte Américas presents Larry Flores at 7 p.m. Bring your family and some comfortable chairs to spend the evening with friends. Kids are welcomed and the art galleries are open through each show’s intermission. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for kids under 10.

• Don’t miss the Fresno premiere of Fun Home, directed by J Daniel Herring, at the Dan Pessano Theater in Fresno. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday. A matinee show will start at 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Relive Andie’s terrible prom dress in the 80s classic Pretty in Pink at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno at 8 p.m. Cost is $5. Come dressed in your best 80s outfit and get a free popcorn.

• See Shakespeare’s tale of deceit, jealousy, and trust in a park setting. Woodward Shakespeare Festival performs Othello at Woodward Park tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m.

• Foam Wonderland, the Ultimate Foam Party Experience Unity Tour 2018, hits Chukchansi Park at 8 p.m. Expect to get wet! 

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• The 2nd annual Hot Raqs Belly Dance Festival will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. The two-day festival will continue at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

• Head to House of Pendragon in Clovis for your chance to win the 3rd annual Salsa Competition (and also drink some beer). The fun starts at 1 p.m. 

• The 2018 Historic Lowell District Home Tour will begin at 3 p.m. in downtown Fresno. The Lowell Neighborhood is one of Fresno’s first subdivisions, dating back to the late 1800s. The neighborhood features a collection of mansions, mid-sized homes, bungalow courts, and apartments. Tickets are $25.

• Kristopher Roe of The Ataris will play an acoustic set at Full Circle. The all-ages show starts at 6 p.m. and costs $12 in advance. 

• Tribute band Petty & The Heartshakers will rock ApCal in Madera at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the gate.

• ¡Cumbiatron! The World’s Best Dance Music Special 3-Year Anniversary Show will start at Arte Américas at 7 p.m. There will be music, art, food, and a pop-up shop. Tickets are $10 at the door.

• Also at 7 p.m., the Fresno Football Club hosts the Sacramento Republic FC at 7 p.m. at Chukchansi Park. Get your tickets here.

• Relive the panic of Y2K Night at Strummer’s. Starting at 9 p.m., there will be music and visuals from the early 2000s, plus a free photo booth with prints and  giveaways. 2000s-inspired dress encouraged. This is a 21+ event. 

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• Get your dance on at FAB Fresno from 12 to 6 p.m. No cover and drink specials are in the mix.

• Lucha Xtreme returns to the Lucha Lounge at 2 p.m. at 721 Broadway in downtown Fresno. 

• Also at 2 p.m., Fresno FC Ladies hosts Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club at the Fresno State Soccer Field. 

• Sunday Drum Day starts at 3 p.m. at Full Circle Brewing Co. 

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Friday

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Enjoy lunch every Friday at the Fresno Water Tower from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s Eatin’ on Eaton flavors are: NayNay’s Filipino Flavors, El Premio Mayor, and Sno Cafe.

Fresno’s biggest outdoor country music event, Boots In The Park, starts at 5 p.m. at Regional Sports Complex. This event is open to all ages and features multiple bars, BBQ and food selections, vendors, and more. Strictly 21+ to drink. 

For you 90s kids, No Duh, a Tribute to No Doubt, will take the stage at Engelmann Cellars at 6 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. Cost is $15 at the gate.

At 7:05 p.m., the Fresno Grizzlies host the Albuquerque Isotopes on the field while the Princess Ball takes over the concourse. There will be 10 of your favorite princesses in the ballpark, a special dance with a light-up dance floor, princess sing-alongs, fireworks, and more activities for kids. All kids 12 and under in costume get a free ticket to the game.

FAB Fridays presents Sharon Needles at 8 p.m. at FAB Fresno. Cost is $20; $30 for a meet and greet. 

See the classic movie Annie on the big screen at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno at 8 p.m. Cost is $5. 

The Woodward Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 14th season with one of Shakespeare’s classics, Othello, a tale of love, jealousy, deceit, and trust. The action starts at 8 p.m. at Woodward Park. See it again Saturday at the same time.

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Join a Group Mindfulness Walk at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Fresno. Meet and begin at Iron Bird Lofts/Rio Acai Bowl, 1915 Fulton Street (near Fulton and Divisadero). Walkers will stroll the Mural District, seeing Fresno’s amazing outdoor artwork, including the newest mural by Los Angeles artist, Sand One.

Enjoy the Summer Mercado at Fres.Co from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mercado is a bimonthly music, food and craft event that fosters and supports local talent.

The 3rd Annual Repurposed Skate Deck Auction and Fundraiser is happening at Gazebo Gardens Nursery at 6 p.m. Hosted by Fresno Skateboard Salvage, this family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, beer garden, and more. 

See Good Company Players present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Rocka’s in the Tower District. 

The Artourage presents Homebrewed featuring live music from The Red Coats, Fulton’s Folly, Hyperslugz, and Ryan James at 8 p.m. at Full Circle Brewing Co. This all-ages event costs $7. 

Clay Newman headlines Slice of Comedy at DiCicco’s in Old Town Clovis at 8 p.m. This joke-slinging rabble-rouser has been delighting audiences across the west coast for over five years with his tales of life, love, and all that other crap that fills our days.

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Start the day with a Summer Pop-Up Bakery at 10 a.m. at the Vintage Market at 601. This event is hosted by Ooh De Lolli.

Kings River Winery in Sanger will host Coloring Between the Wines from 2 to 4 p.m. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Wine available for purchase. 

Dixie Salazar presents Piano and Poetry at Arte Américas at 3 p.m. The event will begin with a collaborative set of live piano and flute music featuring Kristina Trejo and Ruben Hurtado. It’s free and open to the public.

Full Circle Brewing Co. presents Beertainment Sundays featuring the sounds of ¡Toma! Enjoy food by Casa de Flores Catering. The all-ages event is free and starts at 4 p.m.

The WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour hits the Save Mart Center at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 

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Swan Lake is not just for Christmas! See the ballet at 6:30 p.m. at the Saroyan Theatre. 

Or check out the 1st Annual Juneteenth Jazz & Blues Celebration, which is taking place at Mariposa Plaza in downtown Fresno from 7 to 11 p.m. Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Enjoy history, food and craft vendors, a wine/beer garden, and live music from Ray Moore & The Experience, Bobby Brown, Joe “Boy” Walton and The Starr Choice Band, and Bobby & Jeff Logan.

Also in downtown Fresno at 7 p.m. is the monthly Fulton Live, which showcases various live music acts at multiple venues. Check out the Fulton Live page to see which bands are performing. 

A one-of-a-kind experience is happening at the Meux Home in downtown Fresno. This paint class fundraiser will benefit one of the oldest standing homes in Fresno. Take your pick of either the Eiffel Tower or the Meux Home to paint. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, instructional painting, and a DJ. $10 of every ticket sold will go directly to the Meux Home. 

See the 80s classic “The Karate Kid” (yes, classic) at the Crest Theatre at 8 p.m. Cost is $5. Come dressed in costume and receive a free popcorn. 

Deja Blues is holding its 18th Anniversary Show at Fulton 55 at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and over show; cost is $10.

Los Perdidos de Sinaloa will hit up Aldo’s Night Club at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

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At 12 p.m., the Fresno Juneteenth Collaborative Committee will host the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Frank H. Ball Park. There will be a parade, Lenny Williams Live in concert, local performances, inspirational speakers, and workshops. In addition, there will be a variety of food that represents the African-American culture, plus games and entertainment to satisfy all age groups.

Foam Glow 5K is an exhilarating experience where runners or walkers are blasted with Glowing Foam and then lit up by blacklights scattered throughout the course. At the end of the race, there will be a Foam Glow Party filled with music pumping from a live DJ, glowing foam, and tons of blacklights. Starts at 5:30 p.m.; cost is $20.

At 6 p.m., enjoy an evening of delicious food, strong drinks, instructional painting, and a DJ playing Santana music all night. The Black Magic Woman paint class will take place at Los Panchos in downtown Fresno.

Country fans will want to head to Bitwise in downtown Fresno to see Gregor Ross. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. with the best in local food and a full bar, and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the door.

A Love the Captive Party is happening at Strummer’s at 8 p.m. This all-ages party is $20.

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Start your Father’s Day with the Central Valley’s WBC Champion Jose Ramirez as he hosts the biggest Mexico vs Germany watch party in Fresno. The festivities start at 8 a.m. at Dave & Busters. Your $15 cover includes entry into the watch party, a half-time meet and greet with Ramirez, one raffle ticket for tickets to his July 7 fight at SaveMart Center and access to the build-your-own breakfast burrito bar.

Take Dad to get his dance on at FAB in the Tower District from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Great music and drink specials. No cover. 

New Rock 104.1 will welcome Blue October along with special guests, The Interrupters and local homies, Cloudship to Warnor’s Theatre for the New Rock Summer Roundup. Tickets are $20. Show is at 6 p.m.

Finally, the Fresno Football Club hosts the Swope Park Rangers at Chukchansi Park. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Somos Zorros! 

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Friday

This weekend, the world’s largest bounce house comes to the Fresno Fairgrounds. You can bounce to your heart’s delight Friday through Sunday.

At 6 p.m., head to Root Access Hackerspace in the Tower District for a Soldering Workshop. Soldering is a fundamental skill for any sort of electronics work, and this class will teach you how to safely solder components onto a circuit board. Twenty bucks for the kit with the lesson. 

Also at 6 p.m., REI will host a free class at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. called “Adventuring with Dogs.” This class will help you plan a successful hike, backpacking, camping, and paddling with your canine companion.

Learn how to make berry pizza at Tree of Life from 6 to 8 p.m. For $20, class participants will enjoy dinner and the cooking instruction, and get to take home the restaurant’s special recipe.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony hits up Strummer’s at 7 p.m. This is a 21-and-over show; cost is $45.

At 7:05 p.m., the 2018 LEGO Let’s Play Tour is stopping at Chukchansi Park. This event offers baseball fans an interactive building experience perfect for families to enjoy together. Activities include building tables for creative play, family challenges, photo opportunities with large-scale LEGO models, and a chance to build and launch your own LEGO creations down a race ramp. 

ViSTA Theater presents the local premiere of Annie Baker’s play Circle Mirror Transformation, directed by Kate McKnight, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission; there are performances on Saturday and Sunday, as well. 

Catch a showing of the classic Hitchcock film North By Northwest at 8 p.m. at the Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno. Cost is $5 and concessions will be available.

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Saturday

At 9 a.m. Saturday is the Reading Extravaganza, a free and fun family literacy event, which is open to the public and held at Storyland/Playland. There will be games, giveaways, raffles, and entertainment.

The Hello Kitty Café Truck is returning to Fashion Fair at 10 a.m. Treats and merch while supplies last.

Like cheese? Head to Sierra Nut House Bistro at 11 a.m. for Cheese Please Sampling. At 3 p.m., they’re doing Sauvignon Blanc wine tasting, so build up a thirst and stick around. 

The Boozy Scoops Adult Ice Cream Social is taking place in downtown Fresno at 4 p.m. Boozy ice cream and more!

At 6 p.m., grab your needles (or hooks!) and head to Root Access Hackerspace to meet up with friends who knit, embroider, or crochet. Sip ‘n Stitch is a BYOB (or wine) event.

When dusk hits, you’ll want to be downtown for the next Draggin’ the Main, where you can watch classic and specialty cars cruise Fulton Street.

Lit Splash is happening at Fresno State at 7 p.m. Listen to live performances of literature while hanging out in the University Courtyard Pool. 

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Sunday

The Quirky Cafe will be at Gazebo Gardens beginning at 10 a.m. Enjoy brunch until 2 p.m.

Angel Sap will provide live music at Sequoia Brewing in the Tower District from 3-5 p.m.

Just The Tips with Chris Estrada will start at 7:30 p.m. at Grogg’s. The comedy show is free but bring tips for the headliner.

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Friday

At 5 p.m. it’s another Geek Night at Bitwise South Stadium. Join host CMAC and test out their green screen that transports you to a virtual set. Then really go virtual with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets. There will be food and beer on hand, as well.

It’s the evening before Fresno Pride, so enjoy the Pride Mega MixHER with Professional OUT Women + MEN’S MIXER at Veni Vidi Vici in the Tower District. This event starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone’s favorite Elvis, Jeremy Pearce, will do a tribute to the king at Engelmann Cellars. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and cost is $15 for this 21+ event. There will be food from Burgers and More and Sadie Mae’s Southern Cooking available.

JD and Cory D. Ward will play acoustic sets at Full Circle Brewing Co. starting at 7 p.m. This is an all ages event. Cost is $8 at the door.

Indiana Jones and the Temple Doom will hit the big screen once more at the Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno.

Enjoy the soulful sounds of Ray Moore and The Get Down Band at Kocky’s Bar & Grill. Free entry before 9 p.m.; $5 cover after. Wings and waffles served all night. (yum!)

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Saturday

Saturday is the 28th annual LGBT Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Olive and Palm avenues. The festival will start at 11 a.m. at Olive and Fulton. Admission to the festival is $5. 

During the Pride parade, hang out in the Reel Pride Lounge at the Painted Table. Grab a drink and help support the Reel Pride film festival, which will take place in September.

Hang out post-Pride at Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, where they’ll be handing out Gold’s Bucks good toward any brew on the board while supplies last. 

Director and students of Hālau Hula I Ka Lā will perform 22 individual hula presentations depicting the relationship between family, past and present, as well as those not of the ethereal world in the 4th Annual Hula hōʻike/ showcase. There are two shows, at 1 and 5 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building in Clovis.

The 24th annual Serbian Food Festival will be held from 3-10 p.m. at St. Peter The Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church. The fun-filled family affair will feature delicious a la carte food, great music and dancing, and cultural history.

The Standard will host the 3rd Annual North Fresno Whiskey Festival starting at 3 p.m. This tasting event allows guests to sample over 60 whiskies and interact with industry professionals.

Enjoy the 40th anniversary of Grease on the big screen at Engelmann Cellars at 6:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event and free to attend.

Nate’s Silent Movies at The Revue presents: Charles Chaplin in A Dog’s Life with live piano music by Nate Butler. Cartoons at 7 p.m.; film at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome, admission is pay what you want.

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Sunday

Join FAB every Sunday for the Sunday T-dance day party complete with house music and delicious specialty cocktails. The fun starts at 12 p.m. No cover.

Good Company Players presents The Heiress at 2 p.m. at the 2nd Space Theatre. Tickets are $20 general admission.

It’s Sunday Drum Day at Full Circle Brewing Co. The beer and the beats will be flowin’ starting at 3 p.m.

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It’s Vintage Days at Fresno State. April 20-22 will be a fun weekend featuring a craft faire, kid’s zone, student food and game booths, concerts, a free screening of Coco, and the first-ever Vintage Days car show. Admission and parking is free. 

The Lockpicking Club will teach you to (responsibly) pick locks at 6 p.m. at Root Access Hackerspace.

Deja Blues will take the stage at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. This is a free, all ages event. El Premio Mayor will be hand with their amazing tacos.

See Cheech & Chong’s Up In Smoke at the Crest Theatre for $5 on this 4/20. The movie starts at 8 p.m. and yes, snacks are available.

Also at 8 p.m. Fresno State Opera Theatre Presents: The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan. You can catch a matinee of this performance Sunday at 3 p.m., as well. 

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Start your Saturday morning with a Group Mindfulness Walk at 8:30 a.m. This walk will stroll west Fresno neighborhoods, rural and open fields, west Fresno shopping areas, and the beautiful Victoria West Park. 

At 9 a.m., hit up Record Store Day 2018 at Tower District Records. This free event will include special Record Store Day new releases, contests, food trucks, bands/live music, T-shirt giveaway, and more. 

At 10 a.m., visit the Fresno VA Car Show to see a bunch of cool and classic cars. 

Community Healing Event hosted by New Thought Community will include a convergence of Reiki professionals at 10 a.m. Fifteen- to 20-minute Reiki sessions will be offered for a suggested donation of $30, though no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Also at 10 a.m., the Voices From the Past Cemetery Tour will take place. Actors in period costumes will portray historic figures as they share lively vignettes about Fresno’s pioneers. Light refreshments and a graveside tour led by Fresno Historical Society staff to the final resting places will follow after the program.

At 11 a.m., head over to the Brass Unicorn for the Psychic Faire, where you’ll find Numerology, Runes, Angel Readings, Tarot, Pranic Healing, Massage, and more.

At 12 p.m., attend the Transgender Day of Visibility 2018: Trans Thriving at Alliant International University. There will be vendors, resources, and food in parking lot and entertainment, speakers, announcements, art silent auction, and raffles inside.

Also at noon is Pop Up Fresno! 2: A Mother’s Day Special, where there will be tons of vendors, food trucks, and live music for you at Engelmann Cellars.

At 6:30 p.m. at River Park is an Astronomy Viewing, where local astronomers will be on hand with their telescopes for you to use and to answer your questions

End your day listening to the Jacktones at Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen at 9 p.m.

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Take a short drive to Visalia’s Plaza Park for the Tulare County Renaissance Faire. This starts at 10 a.m.

Head over to Full Circle Brewing Co. at 12 p.m. where the Central California Area Derby is hosting a black and white scrimmage.

At 6 p.m. is Emergence: Poetry Workshop and Open Mic at Unitarian Universalist Church. This free lecture will be followed by a chance to work in small groups or individually to craft a poem followed by an open mic where you are welcome to share original poems or poetry that has a special meaning to you. 

Also at 6 p.m., the Fresno Football Club takes on the San Antonio FC at Chukchansi Park. If you haven’t been to a match yet, now’s the time to go.

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Fresno Filmworks presents its monthly selection tonight at 5:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. at the Tower Theatre. This month’s film is Vazante, the debut feature from Brazilian director Daniela Thomas.

At 6 p.m., you can celebrate National Raisin Month with a cooking class at Tree Of Life Café and Bakery. “Make Your Own Fresnola” will teach you how to make granola with fruits and nuts grown right here in Fresno. This class will also be held Saturday at 6 p.m.

Legally Blonde the Musical is being presented by Children’s Musical Theaterworks today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

You can see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the big screen at the Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno. Show starts at 8 p.m., and the cost is $5.

When Doves Cry—the Prince Tribute Show will take place at Fulton 55 at 9:30 p.m. This is a 21 and over show. Cost is $15-$20

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The 17th Annual Tower District Car Show will start at 8 a.m. Saturday. Hot rods and classic cars will line the streets.

Earth Day Fresno is holding its Earth Day 2018 celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Radio Park in Fresno. This is an event for the whole family. There will be vendors, food, demonstrations, and even free admission to Fresno Art Museum. A March for Science will take place at 3 p.m.

The second AlleyWave Alley Party will happen behind the Broadway Event Center in downtown Fresno. This family-friendly event starts at 12 p.m. and will include food trucks, vendors, live music, and more.

Draggin’ the Main “Cruise Night” is now a monthly event that will see classic cars cruising Fulton Street two hours before sunset on every second Saturday of each month. This starts at 5:30 p.m.

An Evening with Rei Hotoda and the Fresno Phil starts with bites and beverages at 6:30 p.m. at Bitwise South Stadium.

Nate’s Silent Movies at The Revue presents A Comedy Cavalcade, featuring short films by Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Nate Silver will play piano over these silent films. Cartoons at 7 p.m., films at 8 p.m.

Sunday

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The Spring Cultural Faire along with the Koen-Nai No Bonsai and Toko Kazari Competition will begin at 10 a.m. at the Shinzen Friendship Garden at Woodward Park. 

Absolute Diamond—a Tribute to Neil Diamond is happening at CRU Winery in Madera at 1 p.m.. Pack a picnic, bring the kids, enjoy some wine and live music.

Local band Playback will be at El Patio in the Tower District from 4-7 p.m.

A tribute to Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, founders of Blue Note Records, will take place at Tower District Records at 5 p.m.

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What else is going on this weekend? Add your event to the comments.