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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond.

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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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Friday

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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. 

Saturday

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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.

Sunday

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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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Friday

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Start your evening at 6 p.m. with some wine tasting at the Meux Home Museum. It’s for those who are 21 years and older, and it’s a $10 donation.

If coffee and dessert is more your jam, head over to The Revue for the Ooh De Lolli pop-up featuring guitarist Ted Nunes at 6 p.m.

Henry Phillips is headlining Slice of Comedy at DiCicco’s in Clovis. That starts at 7 p.m.

John Cleese! Need I say more? How about Saroyan Theatre, 8 p.m.

Also at 8 p.m. is a screening of one of the best musicals ever, Singin’ in the Rain, at the Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno. Admission is $5.

Finally, the Kings of Blackstone will be live at Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen at 9 p.m.

Saturday

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Start your day at ApCal in Madera. Rock-a-Palooza will feature three bands—one playing 70s hits, one playing 80s, and one playing 90s. Admission in $15 in advance, $20 at the gate.

At 2 p.m., the Central California Area Derby girls take on the Westside WreckHers in That 70s Showdown Roller Derby! Takes place at Full Circle Brewing Co., admission is $10, kids 10 and under are free.

Also at 2 p.m., local poet and educator Kenneth Robert Chacón will read from his book, The Cholo Who Said Nothing and Other Poems, at Fig Garden Regional Library.

Guitarist Steve Ono will play folk, blues, and songs from the great American Songbook at Vino Grille and Spirits starting at 6 p.m.

The Fresno Football Club hosts the OKC Energy Football Club at 7 p.m. at Chukchansi Park. Somos Zorros!

At 8 p.m., hit up Strummer’s in your dapperest duds for the 21+, free Dapper Stroll & Soiree Pub Crawl Swing Dance Party. The 2nd annual Dapper Stroll & Soiree will take place across the Tower District starting at 7:30. Wristbands are $5.

And Boxcar Figaro is bringing their Americana-style music to Goldstein’s at 9 p.m.

Sunday

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Get up early for the Tottenham vs Chelsea match, which you can watch at Tower Sports Club at 8 a.m.

The free and kid-friendly Egg-streme Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. at 12 p.m. 

Check out A Salute to Neil Diamond featuring Tommy Lee Crouse Unplugged and Uncorked at 1 p.m. at Engelmann Cellars.

Birdstone Winery in Madera will host Marie Wilson for an afternoon of great music, food, wine, and relaxation. This starts at 2 p.m.

And finally, get your laugh on with Just The Tips Comedy Show and Open Mic at Grogg’s Irish Pub. Headliner is Andres Taboada.

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5 things I loved about FresYes Fest 2018

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Another successful FresYes Fest is now in the history books. According to organizer Mike Oz, the event drew 12,000 people to downtown Fresno—up from 6,000 the year before.

With a much bigger footprint, this year’s festival was able to accommodate the increase in people fairly smoothly. With any successful event, there will always be minor inconveniences. (If you thought you you were going to be able to walk right up and order La Elegante tacos without waiting in line, you are clearly living in your own fantasy world.)

But the additional bathrooms and beer stands were a welcome change, as was the family-friendly activity zone. All in all, I’d say this yearly event is getting better and better each year, and Tioga-Sequoia and Mike and all of the organizers deserve tons of credit for that.

FresYes Realty | FresYes.com is a sponsor of the festival, so if you think I might be biased, well, you’re probably right. Nevertheless, here is what I personally loved about FresYes Fest 2018.

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1. The Chicken Shack Buffalo Fries

Hanford’s The Chicken Shack was one of the many fantastic food trucks representing at FresYes Fest 2018. I got to try their Buffalo Chicken Fries and, I’m not kidding, I’m considering a drive out to Hanford right now to get more.

2. The Variety in Vendors

There are some truly gifted people in the Fresno area making and doing some amazing things—which is basically a problem. For my wallet. I limited myself to one item this year—an illustration of California by artist Natasha Holland—but believe me, I wanted it ALL.

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My new print from Natasha Holland. How often do you see maps of California where Fresno is left out? Not on this one!

3. The Volunteers

I’m very selfish with my time, so I can’t imagine what it’s like to give up a Saturday to pour beer for a bunch of fun-seeking festival goers. The volunteers I encountered at FresYes Fest were all smiles, which made me smile.

4. The Additional Space

Even with the extra space, the festival was packed with people (which, hello, is a good thing). But the addition of the lot adjacent to Chukchansi Stadium gave more people the opportunity to enjoy the festival, and gave us all slightly more breathing room. I have to imagine that no matter how much space this festival takes up, it will continue to draw capacity crowds—a sign that organizers know how to put on a worthwhile event.

5. People and Dog Watching

Okay, yes, I was more excited about the dogs than the people, but whatever. I also enjoyed chatting with friends I hadn’t seen in awhile. If you’re basically a hermit, FresYes Fest is a fantastic opportunity to run into folks you like but see maybe once or twice a year. And it’s an opportunity to have fleeting but fun interactions with kind strangers—usually while commiserating over the state of the port-a-potties, a necessary (but welcome) evil in the world of public events.

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There was a lot to like about FresYes Fest 2018, and I’m just scratching the surface here. What were you most excited about at the festival? 

 

Everything you need to know before FresYes Fest 2018

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Jason Farris

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I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

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FresYes Fest, an event that celebrates the very best of Fresno, takes place this Saturday. Are you ready?

No? Still have some questions? That’s okay. I’ve put together this post detailing everything you need to know — from beers and food to bands and FAQs — before you head out to Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. Feel free to leave any lingering questions you have in the comments.

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Event details

When: 1-11 p.m. Saturday, March 24
Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., 745 Fulton St., Fresno
How much: Admission is free.
Who: This is an all-ages event. You can even bring your well-behaved, chill dog if you have one.

What’s different this year?

In a word: size. FresYes Fest 2018 is literally bigger and better, taking up a larger footprint in downtown Fresno.

As part of the FresYes Fest expansion, organizers will shut down the portion of Inyo Street in front of Tioga-Sequoia and Fulton Street north toward Kern Street. They’ll also use the empty lot directly across from Tioga-Sequoia’s beer garden as a new family-friendly FresYes Activity Zone, as well as a space for DJs, dozens of vendors, and food trucks.

The layout now includes almost twice as much space, more entrances, triple the amount of bathrooms, and more beer stations. Check out this map to see the new footprint.

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What beers will be available?

Tioga-Sequoia will serve these beers at every beer station:

  • Half Dome Juicy Wheat
  • General Sherman IPA
  • 99 Golden Ale
  • Zorro Especial Lager

And these beers will be at the two main bars: 

  • Fulton Street Hazy IPA
  • Mt. Whitney Xtra Pale Ale
  • Firefall Red Ale
  • Double Dry Hopped General Sherman Unfiltered IPA
  • RushHour Breakfast Stout
  • Joaquin Murrieta Chile Beer
  • Coco Joy Chocolate Coconut Milk Stout
  • Piece of Cake Dessert Stout
  • Red Sun Ryse Red IPA
  • Café Tamarack Coffee Amber Lager
  • Roast Gose Chile Tart Wheat
  • FAFO Hazy IPA

Will there be a Tribute Beer like last year?

Last year, a very special beer was unveiled at FresYes Fest. The Take Me Out to the Ballgame Brown Ale celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Fresno Grizzlies, and sales from it benefitted the Junior Grizzlies, a challenger league that allows kids with disabilities to play baseball, and Fresno’s Sunnyside Little League.

There will be a special tribute beer released this year, too. It’s called “Pride of the Valley: World Champ IPA,” and it’s been named in honor of Jose Ramirez, the Valley’s newly crowned world boxing champ. 

Like last year, Tioga-Sequoia will donate all money from sales of the FresYes Tribute Beer to charity. Ramirez has chosen to donate the money to help build a new church in Avenal. He explains: “It will help make a bigger church for the community. The one there now is too small and people stand up during mass or even listen outside. Building a bigger church will definitely help people go and keep their faith strong.”

Jose Ramirez also will make an appearance at the event, so be sure to show up before 5 p.m. for your chance at a meet and greet with the champ.

You can find the Pride of the Valley IPA at all beer stations (except those serving can beers only).

Can I take my beer onto Fulton Street?

Yep! Anywhere within the designated festival area.

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Which food trucks will be at FresYes Fest 2018?

Everyone you know and love will be there, including:

  • Ampersand
  • Casa de Tamales
  • Chicken Shack
  • E’s Sol Food
  • Gastro Grill
  • Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream
  • Jesse’s Bang’n Balls
  • La Elegante
  • Latin Urban Bistro
  • Los Toritos
  • Pita Kabob
  • Pizza Pit
  • Pop’s Emporium
  • Rubia’s Churros
  • Sanchez Corn
  • Sno Café
  • USA Hot Dogs
  • Wafflicious
  • WTF: Where’s the Food

Can I bring my own food and water?

Eh, kinda. Water you can definitely bring, but the point is to try out the different food trucks and beer, so no bringing in coolers of food or giant pizzas or anything.

What vendors will be on hand?

As usual, you’ll be able to buy more than food and beer at FresYes Fest. The following vendors will be on hand to either sell their wares or talk to you about other events and goings-on in Fresno:

  • Bakagirl Jewelry
  • Believe Mobile Boutique
  • Blue Shell Gaming
  • Bread and Butter
  • Buck Naturals
  • Candyman’s Corner
  • Casual Glitz
  • Chickies Tasty Treats
  • CMAC
  • Colt’s Jerky
  • Craft Slinging Slasher
  • Cupcake Pups
  • Dear Danger Mobile Boutique
  • Designs by Camille
  • Dorothy Mae and Dominga
  • Fathom FX Face & Body Art
  • Fresno Bully Rescue
  • Fresno Gift Pic
  • Fresno Underground Art/Juliet’s Jewelry
  • FresYes Realty (helloooooooo)
  • Grandpa’s Popcorn and Sweets
  • Grizzly Fest
  • Hippie Kitty Creations
  • Imm3rse.in Virtual Reality
  • In-Tension Productions
  • J.E Creations
  • Lace Marie Eyewear
  • Lady Heather Soap Company
  • Mermaids & Co.
  • Natasha Holland – Illustration & Cartography
  • Nola Love/Beachy Life Design Co.
  • Ooooby Fresno
  • Pressing Buttons
  • Product of Seele
  • Raphio Chocolate
  • Rebel Lion gear
  • Root
  • Rory’s Inspiration Lapidary Arts
  • Scraps
  • Sloppy Stitches
  • The Body Building
  • The Peculiar Palette
  • The Purple Pig
  • Valley Native
  • Velvet Blush
  • Vino & Bling Products

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What bands are playing this year?

Take a look at this fantastic music lineup:

  • Gang’s Back: This famed Fresno funk/R&B band is giving the FresYes Fest crowd its first live performance in five years. Gang’s Back was huge in the ’80s, performing with the likes of Kool & The Gang, Hall & Oates, Tower of Power, and War. They had two songs—”Hot Fun” and “Got My Eye On You”—on the Billboard charts in 1982.
  • Sparklejet: Icons of the Fresno scene who have been playing booming rock tunes since the 1990s.
  • White Glove Service: This thriving Fresno-based reggae band plays festivals and clubs up and down the state.
  • Glen Delpit & The Subterraneans: From Fresno but inspired by New Orleans, this band brings home-cooked blues tunes to the FresYes menu.
  • Sharks of Dance: One of Fresno’s best alt-rock bands of the moment, they’ll get you up and dancing.
  • The Box: This ’90s tribute band is sure to get any party started with its mix of hip-hop and R&B. They’ll close out the night at FresYes Fest.

What if it rains?

FresYes Fest is a rain-or-shine event, so bring your umbrella if it looks like it might rain on Saturday.

When is the best time to go?

If you really want to avoid lines, be sure to be at the event before 4 p.m., as that’s when it tends to get really busy.

Should I bring a chair?

Sure, if you want a guaranteed place to sit. But Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. reserves the right to, you know, move you and your chair if need be.

Are there in and out privileges?

FresYes Fest is a free event, so you can come and go as you please, but you do have to wait in line each time you leave the festival area. Different from last year is the fact there will be even more entrances. That should cut down on some of the wait time to get in.

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Have fun out there, everyone. Make sure to bring your money for food and fun, and find a ride if you plan on drinking delicious, delicious beer.

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Friday

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This weekend is the continuation of the Rogue Festival. You’ll want to check out the full calendar of events for the annual fringe festival—performances take place around the Tower District tonight and Saturday. 

Also tonight is Big Poppa’s Café Part 2. We covered the Big Poppa’s Pop-up Café breakfast tribute earlier this week, and here you can find details about the party happening tonight from 5:30 to midnight at Take 3 Burgers.

The monthly Fresno Filmworks selection will take place at the Tower Theatre. In the Fade, starring Diane Kruger, will show at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

At 9 p.m. is The Cure vs The Smiths DJ Night at Strummer’s. This is a free, 21+ show for all you little goths out there.

If jazz is more your style, Keysha & The Impromptu Band will be laying it down at The Standard in north Fresno from 6 to 8 p.m. (You could do this THEN go get your goth on in the Tower.)

Fans of older films should head to the Crest Theatre downtown for a showing of The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. It’s just $5 to get to see an older film in a historic theater.

Or if live theater is more your jam, you can catch Mary Poppins at San Joaquin Memorial at 7 :30 p.m., The Whale at Fresno City College at 2 p.m., or The Star-Spangled Girl at 2nd Space Theatre.

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Saturday is the final day of the Rogue Festival, and there are 45 shows. 

It’s also the grand opening of Four Corners Yoga Studio—you can read our story here on owner Liana Pierce and her decision to quit a stable corporate job to follow her dreams.

At 10 a.m., take MAD’s Art Tour. MAD is Miranda Deis, a Fresno Girl Scout who shows kids and their parents (or anyone interested) how to appreciate public art. Check out our story on Miranda here.

Also at 10 a.m., you can make your own glass egg at Ballis Glass—just in time for Easter.

From 7 to 10 a.m., car enthusiasts will want to be in Clovis for the Clovis SMOGS Cars & Coffee event.

The Frespex 2018 Stamp Show is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. That starts at 10 a.m.

And the Pints for Pitties fundraiser, hosted by Fresno Bully Rescue, will start at 12 p.m. at House of Pendragon in Sanger.

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On Sunday, enjoy Yoga and Beer at 3 p.m. at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. 

Good Company Players and Roger Rocka’s presents Annie at 1 p.m.

Gazebo Gardens Nursery will host an Ikebana class at 2 p.m. (Ikebana is an ancient Japanese art form of arranging living flowers.)

Old Town Clovis will host a Craft Beer Crawl, also at 2 p.m. 

Or, if wine is more your style, head to Engelmann Cellars at 1 p.m. for Acoustic Soul. Bring the family and enjoy the beautiful view, wine tasting, and a picnic. 

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

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As you may know, FresYes Realty | FresYes.com has been a proud sponsor of FresYes Fest for years. We think it’s a great food and music festival for Fresno—something everyone in the city can really be proud of.

Throughout the years, FresYes Fest has grown substantially. Last year’s event brought over 6,000 people to downtown—too many for the event to safely host, so some found themselves turned away at the entrance.

This year, Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. and FresYes Fest organizers want to make sure there is plenty of room for all who attend. They are making the event literally bigger and better, today announcing a major expansion for the festival. 

As part of the FresYes Fest expansion plan, organizers will shut down the portion of Inyo Street in front of Tioga-Sequoia and Fulton Street north toward Kern Street. They’ll also use the empty lot directly across from Tioga-Sequoia’s beer garden as a new family-friendly FresYes Activity Zone, as well as a space for DJs, dozens of vendors, and food trucks.

The layout now includes almost twice as much space, more entrances, triple the amount of bathrooms, and more beer stations. Check out this map to see the new footprint.

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“FresYes Fest has overwhelmingly exceeded our expectations since it started in the parking lot of our Beer Garden in 2013,” says Tioga-Sequoia president Michael Cruz. “To all of our fans who have attended in the years past and have given us feedback or suggestions, we have listened. Tioga-Sequoia looks forward to the growth of FresYes Fest for years to come, as we continue to highlight the best of our city right here in Downtown Fresno.”

In addition to all that extra space, there will be 20+ food trucks, 40+ vendors, and a music line-up that includes the return of Gang’s Back, Sparklejet, reggae band White Glove Service, the blues sounds of Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans, alt-rockers Sharks of Dance, and The BOX.

As always, FresYes Fest is a free, all ages festival. Make sure to follow the event page for updates, or check out FresYes.com for more.

See you March 24th!

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Friday

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• CineCulture presents Electric Shadows

Where: Peters Education Center Auditorium, Fresno State
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday 
What: Electric Shadows marks the directing debut of Xiao Jiang, one of the few active female film directors in China. The film begins when a young woman mysteriously attacks a stranger and then asks him to care for her fish while she is being arrested. When he enters her apartment, he discovers an apparent shrine to the iconic Chinese singer and film actress of the 1930s, Zhou Zuan, nicknamed “the Golden voice,” and that they share a love of the cinema and more.
Details: In Mandarin with English subtitles, 93 minutes. Free and open to the public. Parking is not enforced after 4 p.m. 

• Dave’s Not Here (Foo Fighters Tribute)

Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno
When: 7 p.m. Friday 
What: Catch your favorite ’90s gems all the way up to the newest tunes from the Foos’ “Concrete and Gold.” Grab a beer, and get ready for some massive singalong action.
Details: Kid friendly. [More]

• Disney’s The Aristocats – Kids

Where: Selma Arts Center, Selma
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
What: The Selma Arts Center’s youth theater group, The Cool Kid Players (CKP), presents DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS. Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.
Details: Tickets are $5-$10. [More]

• Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Epistêmê

Where: University Theatre, Fresno State
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
What: The Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) is pleased to present its annual spring dance production, Epistêmê, a series of 5 new, original, contemporary dance works and one returning favorite. “Epistêmê” is a philosophical term from the Ancient Greek which can refer to knowledge, science, or understanding. The concert is centered around the ability of both the dancers and the audience members kinetic and cerebral understanding of what is really happening at the present moment. 
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• The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938) screening

Where: Crest Theatre, Fresno
When: 8 p.m. Friday 
What: When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army.
Details: Tickets are $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. [More]

• Cloudship

Where: Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen, Fresno
When: 9 p.m. Friday 
What: Rock music. 
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• Soul Butter with Ray Moore and The Get Down Band

Where: Kocky’s Bar & Grill, Fresno
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday 
What: Enjoy the soulful sounds of Ray Moore and “The Get Down.” 
Details: Free before 9:30 p.m. Wings and waffles served all night. [More]

Saturday

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• POP UP ZINE Library

Where: Hi-Top Coffee
When: 10 a.m. Saturday 
What: Pop Up Zine Library will feature photography, per-zines, poetry, illustrations, writing. Enjoy a read and a coffee.
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• February Wine Tasting

Where: Sam’s Italian Deli, Fresno 
When: 2 p.m. Saturday 
What: Enjoy some full bodied red selections before the valley heats up.
Details: This tasting will be casual, cocktail party style, where you can arrive, taste, and leave at your own pace between 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. [More]

• Tiogapalooza

Where: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., Fresno 
When: 2 p.m. Saturday 
What: There will be new small batch beers from five Tioga-Sequoia Brewers, plus live music preformed by some of Tioga’s very own bar staff. 
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• Trashique

Where: Fresno Yosemite Int’l Airport, 3050 N Winery Ave, Clovis
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday 
What: Trashique is the primary fundraiser for the Fresno Art Museum in 2018. Proceeds from the event directly support the stellar exhibitions and programs of FAM. The centerpiece of this fun-filled evening is a fashion show of artist-designed ensembles created from what most people would regard as trash. 
Details: Cost is $85. [More]

• Night of Comedy with Azhar Usman/Fundraiser

Where: Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, 2111 E. Nees Ave.
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday 
What: Come see the man CNN declared “America’s funniest Muslim” and Dave Chappelle called “untouchable.” There will be a silent auction, a Middle-Eastern themed dinner, and a night of laughs and fun.
Details: Cost is $10-$30. [More]

• Stoneshiver, Call Me James, Westhoward, and Trodden Black

Where: Fulton 55, Fresno 
When: 7 p.m. Saturday 
What: Local rock.
Details: Cost is $8. 21 and over only. [More]

• Slice of Comedy with Toby Muresianu

Where: DiCicco’s, Clovis
When: 8 p.m. Saturday 
What: Toby Muresianu started comedy while an engineering student in Providence, RI. After graduating, he moved to Seattle to work at noted arts incubator Microsoft Corporation. There he developed his style of smart but irreverent comedy before ditching engineering for a reliable career telling jokes for nickels. Since then he has performed in 17 countries, appeared on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle II, and written jokes for shows form Real Time with Bill Maher to CMT’s Ron White’s Comedy Salute to the Troops.
Details: Cost is $17.89. [More]

Sunday

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• CreARTE

Where: Fres.Co, 1918 Fresno St., Fresno 
When: 2 p.m. Sunday 
What: creARTE is a free Family Arts & Crafts Day which will be held every last Sunday of the month starting this month. 
Details: Kid friendly. [More]

• Sense and Sensibility

Where: 2nd Space Theater, Fresno
When: 2 p.m. Sunday 
What: Jane Austin’s witty and romantic tale of two sisters who face life’s trials in very different ways. 
Details: Rated PG. [More]

• Rick Estrin And The Nightcats

Where: Fulton 55, Fresno
When: 6:45 p.m. Sunday 
What: Live music.
Details: 21 and over only. Cost is $20-25. [More]