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• It’s Day 2 of Taco Truck Throwdown 8, where you can enjoy tacos plus music from Ramon Ayala and DJ Quik. Check out our post on everything you need to know for TTT8.

• Eyes Set To Kill with Chasing Ghosts, Stigmurder, and Mistery will take the stage at Full Circle Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. This all-ages show will feature food, vendors, beer, and more.

• Enjoy 80s Night at Engelmann Cellars with live music from Max Headroom. Cost is $10. Music starts at 7 p.m.

• It’s the next installment of Fulton Live— the July-Jam. Local musicians will play live at multiple locations all over downtown Fresno. Bring your friends and take in the sights and sounds. The Jam starts at 7 p.m. Visit the event page to see participating venues.

• Hear graphic novelist Kristen Radtke read at 7 p.m. at the John Wright Theatre at Fresno State. This is part of the CSU Summer Arts festival. Tickets are $15.

• See Good Company Players present Into the Woods at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre. This mash-up of famous fairytales weaves a spell all its own with a magical score by Stephen Sondheim. 

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• Lisa Loeb will play Bitwise South Stadium twice Saturday—a kids’ show at 11 a.m. and a show for grown ups at 7 p.m. Tickets for the morning show are $15. 

• If you missed their last show, this is your chance to see ApCal’s favorite tribute band—Midnight Run, The Sounds of Journey—at 5 p.m. in Madera. Cost is $15 in advance; $20 at the gate.

• ¡Cumbiatron! Cumbia At The Clocktower is happening at 6 p.m. in Mariposa Plaza in downtown Fresno. Explore the sounds of the world blended with live percussion, art, and electronic rhythms. All ages; $10.

• Revolver, a tribute to Rage Against the Machine, will hit Full Circle Brewing Co. at 7:15 p.m. Tickets to this all-ages show are $12 at the door, $10 in advance.

• StageWorks Fresno presents Urinetown: The Musical at 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Pessano Theater. Tickets start at $22.

• Fresno’s monthly Motown Night is going down at Strummer’s at 8 p.m. Show is 21+ and cost is $5.

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• At 10 a.m. Sunday head to Manchester Center for 559 Summerfest, a car, truck, and bike show featuring food and entertainment. Cost is $20.

• A Polynesian dance performance will take place at Wild Water Adventure Park at 2:30 p.m.

•  Back To Black: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse will take the stage at Fulton 55 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

• Tropical Underground Reggaeton & Tropical Bass Party will take place at Switch Lounge and Night Club. Doors at 9 p.m. 21+ only. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at door.

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Friday

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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! 

Saturday

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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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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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Friday

At 6 p.m. Friday, the Rocky Rock Band is bringing high energy 90s rock and dance music to Engelmann Cellars. All you 21 and overs can enjoy music, wine, and food from Steve’s Tacos.

Also at 6 p.m., the Fresno Grizzlies are celebrating Halfway 2 Halloween with a haunted house inside Chukchansi Park and trick-or-treating stations for the kids. Make sure to check out the special Halloween-themed merch!

Grammy-nominated ensemble Trio Ellas performs at the Warnor’s Theatre in downtown Fresno at 7 p.m. Expect traditional Mexican songs alongside songs by Roy Orbison and Death Cab for Cutie. 

The Good Company Players will perform Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

L.A. comedian Rick Wood is headlining Slice of Comedy at DiCicco’s in Clovis. The fun starts at 8 p.m. 

Pink Ladies and T-Birds can celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie Grease at the historic Crest Theatre. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Come in costume and get a free popcorn!

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Saturday

Start your Saturday with a Group Mindfulness Walk at 8 a.m. Meet at Todd Beamer Park in Fresno and stroll neighborhoods, parks, churches, Clovis Unified Schools, orchards, and the new campus of Clovis Community College.

Or take a kayak tour down the San Joaquin River at 8:30 a.m. The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust does these tour periodically, so check their Facebook page for tours throughout the summer.

At 11 a.m., take a drive south for the second annual Pride Visalia. Enjoy a day of food, drinks, entertainment, music, drag shows, community booths, vendor booths, art, and photo booths.

Wine enthusiasts will want to head to Trelio in Clovis at 1 p.m. for the Spring 2018 Cellar Tasting. Cost is $45 per person and there will be over 40 different wines available.

Full Circle Brewing Co. will be the place for pop punk as Belmont, Crooked Teeth, Young Culture, Light of Mine, and more take the stage at 7 p.m. This is an all ages event; cost is $12 at the door.

At 7:05 p.m., the Fresno Grizzlies host the El Paso Chihuahuas on the field and a Rib Throwdown on the concourse! Gates open at 6:05 p.m. 

At Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, enjoy the sounds of Daughtry. This 21 and over show starts at 8 p.m. 

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Sunday

 Join the Fresno Grizzlies at 11 a.m. for Sunday Brunch in the Party Deck. Mmm mimosas …

At 3 p.m., visit the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall in Clovis for the final concert of the Fresno Community Concert Band’s 25th Anniversary Season. The concert will celebrate conductor Robert Nielsen’s tenure, featuring hand-picked music especially for the occasion.

300+ young musicians will gather on and off stage at the William Saroyan Theatre at 4 p.m. for the Youth Music Extravaganza. Joining the group will be world-renowned pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. 

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Friday

Beginning at 5 p.m., enjoy food and music during Evenings on the Savannah at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Entrance is regular zoo admission (zoo members are free).

The Fresno Grizzlies will celebrate Star Wars Night at Chukchansi Park. There will be Star Wars characters roaming the park and fireworks after the game. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.

If you didn’t get enough rodeo in Clovis last weekend, head north to the Coarsegold Rodeo today and Saturday. Events start at 6 p.m. both nights.

Orrr, drive to Selma for the Raisin Festival, which is taking place today, Saturday, and Sunday. Enjoy a carnival, food, craft and commercial booths, business and industry displays, and competitions in art, baking, floriculture, photography, and poetry. 

Theater fans, you’ll want to hit up A Streetcar Named Desire at Fresno State at 7:30 p.m., Mamma Mia at Roger Rocka’s at 7:30 p.m., or The Heiress at 2nd Space Theatre at 8 p.m. All three plays have performances throughout the weekend.

If you’re looking to dance the night away, Noche Latina in the City is at Full Circle Brewing Co. beginning at 8 p.m. This is an all ages event.

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Saturday

Kick off farmers market season by helping Vineyard Farmers Market celebrate its 38th anniversary beginning at 7 a.m. There will be taco trucks and Mariachi Guadalupe will entertain.

Get your free comics during Free Comic Book Day at Heroes Comics beginning at 10 a.m.

It’s the final Fresno High Flea of the season! Look for gifts for mom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At 11 a.m., the Women’s Council of Realtor Greater Fresno hosts its 3rd Annual Cards, Cars and Cigars event at Park Place, Nees and Palm, in Fresno. There will be drinks, food, a car show, and poker.

Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the opening of its new patio on Fulton Street at 2 p.m. in downtown Fresno.

Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. will hold Lucha de Mayo, a free, all ages wrestling event, at 5 p.m.

Also at 5 p.m. is the Cinco de Mayo AlleyWave Party featuring food trucks, art vendors, live music, street performers, and DJs along the alley, as well as two full bars, seating, and entertainment inside the event center. This is a free, family-friendly event.

Nate’s Silent Movies at The Revue presents Buster Keaton in “The Cameraman” at 8 p.m. Enjoy a classic film to the sounds of Nate Butler’s piano playing.

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Sunday

Take the kids to Gazebo Gardens Nursery at 11 a.m. to paint a pot for mom. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of event.

At 12 p.m., CRU Winery is holding its first Vino & Vinyasa event. Your $30 ticket includes a yoga session and glass of wine.

Like beer? You can take a tour of Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. No open-toed shoes! (You know who you are, flip-flop wearers).

Game of Thrones fans will enjoy Paint & Sip “Fire and Ice” Date Night at Pinot’s Palette at 5 p.m.

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This weekend is the Antique Show and Sale hosted by the Fig Garden Women’s Club. It starts at 10 a.m. today and continues through Sunday. Entrance is a $5 donation; there will be sandwiches and desserts available, and a silent auction.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo will host its Roar & Pour Spring Beer Festival this evening at 5:30 p.m. This is a rain or shine event for those who are 21 and over.

Fres.Co will host Lunita: A Gathering for Women and Girls from 6-8 p.m. This free event is a zine workshop, pot luck, and women’s circle. WOC/QPOC/gender-nonconforming folks are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Hmong Social Dance Class will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center. This is a free course, but space is limited.

Get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day with a screening of Darby O’Gill and the Little People at the Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno. Tickets cost $5; doors open at 7 p.m.

Fresno State’s University Theatre will present the Fresno premiere of Octavio Solis’ “Lydia” at 7:30 p.m. The play is intended for mature audiences and has showtimes on Saturday and Sunday, as well. 

Brian Simpson is the headliner tonight at Slice of Comedy happening at DiCicco’s in Clovis at 7:30 p.m.

Metalachi: The World’s First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band will rock Fulton 55 tonight at 8:30 p.m. This is a 21 and over show. Tickets are $20.

Ray Moore and the Get Down Band will play Kocky’s tonight starting at 9:30 p.m. Wings and Waffles will be available. Cost is free before 9:30 p.m., $5 after.

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Saturday is a great day for checking out some new Fresno events, including the first ever Renegade: Fresno Student Fringe Festival. This event starts at 9 a.m. at the Tower Theatre.

At 12 p.m. is the inaugural AlleyWave Alley Party. The party, hosted by the Broadway Event Center, will be held in the alley between Broadway and H streets, and Inyo and Mono streets. AlleyWave is free to the public and all ages. There will be food trucks, art vendors, live music, street performers, and DJs along the alley, as well as two full bars, seating, and entertainment inside the event center.

Soccer fans can get their fix when the Fresno Football Club kicks off its inaugural season at Chukchansi Park at 7 p.m. Soccer promises to become an even bigger fixture in Fresno, so now is the time to start supporting our local team.

If you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day fun, Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen is starting the party early at 6 a.m. There will be plenty of beer and breakfast burritos.

From there, check out the St. Patrick’s party happening at Sequoia Brewing Company in the Tower District. It starts at 11 a.m. and there will of course be green beer, an Irish food menu, and bagpipers.

Enjoy some Irish tunes with QPOP at Gazebo Gardens Nursery at 6 p.m.

At 7 p.m., The Artourage presents Saint Patrick’s Day with Requiem, Pyrograph, Sellout (CD Release), For The Record, and Strange Earth at Full Circle Brewing Co.

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Vonrad Vintage and Palm Olive Antiques will co-host a Vintage Outdoor Market starting at 8 a.m. Sunday at 312 E. Olive Ave. 

Learn how to make your own hand-painted holiday cards with watercolor artist Hilda Vandergriff at 2 p.m. at Gazebo Gardens.

Enjoy a Rockin’ Sunday with Style Like Revelators and San Francisco’s Love Dimension. This free, all ages event starts at 3 p.m. at Tower Records. Snacks and drinks provided.

People of all musical abilities are invited to participate in Samba Drumming at 5:30 p.m. at Arte Américas. This is a 14+ event.

The Beetles will take the stage at Fulton 55 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

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