KFCF Community Calendar: Updated 5/1/26
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DAILY CALENDAR
(Multiple Day and Ongoing Events are at end of posting)
Friday, May 1st
Fresno’s May 1st Coalition invites you to join its 20th Anniversary MayDay March, taking place from 5-7:30 p.m. starting in front of City Hall at 2600 Fresno Street. Honoring Workers, Defending Immigrants, Building the Future for all Central Valley people. For the past 20 years, the May 1st Coalition has expanded its focus to include immigration justice, recognizing that immigrants are essential members of the working class who contribute to the economy, sustain industries such as agriculture and service work, and strengthen communities—yet continue to face systemic barriers due to their legal status. International Workers’ Day remains a powerful symbol of global solidarity and collective action, observed for more than a century through marches, rallies, and mobilizations worldwide. May 1st serves as a reminder that the fight for justice in the workplace is inseparable from the fight for immigrant rights, racial justice, and economic fairness.
Friday, May 1st
Cineculture invites you to a screening of the film “Humans in the Loop” with discussant Aranya Sahay (Director). Humans in the Loop, directed by Indian director Aranya Sahay, tells the story of Geeta, an indigenous woman in India, who takes a job at a local data labeling center—the crucial, human-driven backbone of Artificial Intelligence. Immersed in the work, she discovers an unexpected connection: AI, in its rawest form, is like a child—dependent, vulnerable, and in need of human guidance to learn to "walk, talk, and comprehend the world." She pours her hope into this nascent technology, longing for AI to eventually "see the world through her eyes," a validation she desperately craves from her own daughter in her personal life. This is a timely, human story that asks: Who gets to define the future of AI, and can a mother’s fight for inclusion change the world's most powerful technology? In Hindi with English subtitles. To view the trailer, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op3kfZqBFKQ. The screening is at 5:30 p.m. at the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building) and is free of charge and open to the public. Parking enforcement is suspended after 4 p.m. on Fridays.
Friday, May 1st
The River Parkway Trust invites you to a Community Meeting at 4 p.m. on CEMEX and its request for another one-year operating extension for the CEMEX quarry and plant site, because the final EIR is not ready for release. In 2023, when CEMEX last requested an operating extension, the Board of Supervisors was very clear that they would not provide another operating extension and expected CEMEX to get their EIR completed within the 3-year timeframe. They have not been able to meet that deadline. CEMEX's proposed blast mine is large enough to fit the entire Golden Gate Bridge. CEMEX is now requesting another extension. Join the River Parkway Trust to talk about strategies to address the CEMEX project and what you can do now to protect the San Joaquin River. All meetings will take place at the River Center (11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730) in the HQ conference room. For more information on the CEMEX project, go to https://riverparkway.org/what-we-do/cemexproject/. They ask that you RSVP so that they can stay within their occupancy limit, by going to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sjtkax3?source_id=0263b60a-d7b6-4b46-8193-938ef0a57230&source_type=em&c=ggKepWZKt4wq-r0U8mwsxB5MIn2OTo8KOaK9lr5rihx4SmFLxf0LqA==.
Saturday, May 2nd
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to “Echoes of the Wild” with Jessica Dodge-Overstreet, a concert to complement Ruth Morgan’s “Requium: The Remains of the Day” exhibition. Echoes of the Wild is an evening of contemporary classical music that explores the expressive depth of the saxophone through six works inspired by humanity's profound connection with nature. From intimate personal reflections to urgent environmental calls, this program weaves together themes of loss, renewal, memory, and transformation– taking the audience on a journey through landscapes both external and internal. From Colorado mountain peaks to Michigan farmlands the saxophone's rich palette captures delicate contemplation and raw emotional power. Each composer uses the natural world as a lens to examine our deepest human experiences: grief, wonder, determination, healing, and the fragility of both our environment and ourselves. At the heart of the program is a shared message with Ruth Morgan’s Requiem: The Remains of the Day—a message of respect for and preservation of nature. Growing up in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, saxophonist Jessica Dodge-Overstreet experienced the beauty of the American West firsthand. Having explored the mountains, rivers, and caves of NV, CA, OR, and AZ, she feels deeply connected to the wilderness that surrounds us. These feelings of awe and admiration coupled with the motivation to preserve our natural world are echoed through the music she performs.
Tickets are $25 and seating is limited. The Program schedule:
6 pm | Doors open
6:30 pm | Pre-concert talk by Jessica Dodge-Overstreet
7:00 pm | Performance (With intermission)
8:15 pm | Program concludes
The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, May 1, 2026. Tickets will not be available at the door. For tickets and more information, go to https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Echoes-of-the-Wild-A-Contemporary-Classical-Concert-by-Jessica-Dodge-Overstreet-A-Complement-to-Ruth-Morgans-Requiem-The-Remains-of-The-Day-Exhibition-Saturday-May-2-2026-c199069137.
Saturday, May 2nd
Tequila Fest is back for 2026 with an exciting lineup! Get your tickets online now or at the Chukchansi Park box office to hear some jams and sip on tequila from over a dozen distilleries. With food trucks and vendors too, this is gonna be lit. For tickets or more information, go to https://chukchansipark.com/event/tequila-fest-2026/?mc_cid=1d2cf3e8e5&mc_eid=2ca9ce4e90#tickets. Please note that parking this night will be a $25 flat fee both at meters and in garages. For any parking questions, please call The City of Fresno Parking Department at (559) 621-7275.
Sunday, May 3rd
Fresno Metro Ministry, Rooted in Wellness Collective, and Fresno Housing are holding the grand opening of a brand-new Farmers Market located in Fresno. This project has been a long time in the making following the mission of these organizations to fight food insecurity in the Valley. The Yo’Ville Farmers Market, which will be held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 8 a.m. to noon, brings fresh energy to West Fresno as the neighborhood’s first certified Farmers Market; celebrating local food, culture, and community every Sunday. Shop vibrant, freshly harvested produce, enjoy music and food, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, family-friendly space. While the market will focus on providing produce, they will be offering activities for all ages, like Yoga, Kids Zone, information on community resources, free plants, and much more. Yo’Ville Farmer’s Market grand opening is on May 2nd from 8 a.m. to noon at 709 W. California Ave. in Fresno. For more information, e-mail gardens@fresnometmin.org, or call (559) 485-1416.
Sunday, May 3rd
On Sunday, May 3rd, folkloric dancers from around the valley will be performing at Mariposa Plaza from noon to 6 p.m. Bring the whole family out to see the beautiful, traditional outfits and dances, & enjoy lunch, treats, and shopping at local downtown businesses. 
Sunday, May 3rd
The Clark Bonsai Museum invites you to World Bonsai Day, a special annual celebration of the art of bonsai at the Clark Bonsai Museum. Spend the day exploring exhibitions, enjoying live demonstrations, and connecting with a vibrant community of artists and enthusiasts. Whether you’re new to bonsai or a longtime admirer, this event offers a welcoming and engaging experience for all ages. Event highlights include live demonstrations by local bonsai artists throughout the day, a Bonsai Clinic (2:00–3:00 pm) where you can bring your bonsai and receive guidance on care and design from the Managing Curator, a “Make Your Own Bonsai Workshop (1:30–3:30 p.m.), a hands-on workshop with all materials included (separate registration required), Art & Silent Auction, and original bonsai art and custom pots from Fresno State University available for purchase and bidding. The event schedule is as follows:
10:00 am – 2:30 pm: Bonsai Demonstrations
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Owyoung Honor Ceremony & Luncheon
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Make Your Own Bonsai Workshop (registration required)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Bonsai Clinic
All Day: Silent Auction, exhibits, and activities
The event is located within Shinzen Friendship Garden so Woodward Park parking fee applies and Shinzen Garden admission fee applies. This is an outdoor event — please dress accordingly. To register for the Bonsai Workshop (cost: $75), go to https://clarkbonsaimuseum.org/event/world-bonsai-day-make-your-own-bonsai-workshop/.
Monday, May 4th
The River Parkway Trust invites you to one of two Community Meetings, at 3 and 5 p.m., on CEMEX and its request for another one-year operating extension for the CEMEX quarry and plant site, because the final EIR is not ready for release. In 2023, when CEMEX last requested an operating extension, the Board of Supervisors was very clear that they would not provide another operating extension and expected CEMEX to get their EIR completed within the 3-year timeframe. They have not been able to meet that deadline. CEMEX's proposed blast mine is large enough to fit the entire Golden Gate Bridge. CEMEX is now requesting another extension. Join the River Parkway Trust to talk about strategies to address the CEMEX project and what you can do now to protect the San Joaquin River. All meetings will take place at the River Center (11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730) in the HQ conference room. For more information on the CEMEX project, go to https://riverparkway.org/what-we-do/cemexproject/. They ask you to RSVP so they can stay within their occupancy limit: For the 3 p.m. meeting, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9dcsvcb?source_id=0263b60a-d7b6-4b46-8193-938ef0a57230&source_type=em&c=ggKepWZKt4wq-r0U8mwsxB5MIn2OTo8KOaK9lr5rihx4SmFLxf0LqA==
For the 5 p.m. meeting, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bdx9ttp?source_id=0263b60a-d7b6-4b46-8193-938ef0a57230&source_type=em&c=ggKepWZKt4wq-r0U8mwsxB5MIn2OTo8KOaK9lr5rihx4SmFLxf0LqA== for the 5 p.m. meeting.
Tuesday, May 5th
The Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts guest speaker and geologist Craig Poole for his program, "A Tale of Two Mountains: The Amazing Geologic Story of Table Mountain and Little Table Mountain." Craig will take us on a virtual field trip to Sierra Foothill Conservancy’s McKenzie Table Mountain preserve in Fresno County and we will learn what an amazing geologic story can be deduced from reading the rocks and landscapes. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Woodward Park Regional Library. It is free and open to the general public.
Thursday, May 7th
Steve Norton presents “Origins—Art Inspired by Physics and Cosmology,” a new exhibition opening May 7 at Fig Tree Gallery. The series explores the layered structures of reality through imagery inspired by cosmology and particle physics. Reflecting contemporary theories that suggest additional dimensions beyond our familiar three-dimensional space and time, the work examines the origins and interconnectedness of matter, form, and perception. Through a range of visual approaches—from hyper-realistic and illustrative to painterly and expressionistic—Origins invites viewers to contemplate the complex relationship between scientific discovery and human experience. Opening Reception during Arthop is on Thursday, May 7, from 5–8 p.m., followed by an Artist Reception on Saturday, May 16, from 1–4 p.m. Fig Tree Gallery is located at 644 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. For more information go to figtreegallery.us.
Saturday, May 9th
The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day and celebrate Mom at the Kearney Mansion Museum with a traditional tea party. This special event offers your choice of seating in the Mansion Dining Room or on the Veranda overlooking Kearney Park. Tickets are $75 and the event offers two seating times for tea at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and includes a traditional tea service and a tour of the Kearney Mansion Museum and Gallery along with a 10% discount on store merchandise. Seating is limited, secure your tickets today. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.valleyhistory.org/mothers-day-tea-party.
Saturday, May 9th
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to the 6th Annual Blooms and Bubbly event from 10-1 p.m. featuring bottomless mimosas and brunch in the Sculpture Garden. Brunch will be catered by Pardini’s with vegetarian options available. Create your own bouquets to take home with Hannah Honey’s Flowers. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through May 1st at https://fresnoartmuseum.org/bb26.
Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 14th
Music from classical to contemporary will be performed by New Horizons Band, Jazz & Orchestra of Fresno in two free concerts May 12 and May 14. The New Horizons String Orchestra will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the Bullard High School Theater, 5445 N. Palm, Fresno. The New Horizons Jazz Band and New Horizons Concert Band will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in the Bullard High School Theater, 5445 N. Palm, Fresno. New Horizons provides adults a great reentry into music making. Dust off that band or orchestra instrument and join New Horizons, where their welcoming environment offers you the chance to participate. About 100 people are already involved! To learn more about joining, check out their listings at Fresno Adult School, or contact Craig Erker at 559-250-8094 or craig.erker@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 14th
Fresno Adventist Academy (a Christian School in South-East Fresno) would be honored to have you and your family attend the FAA Joyful Voices Spring Concert. This special evening program will feature inspiring performances by the students, uplifting music, and a message of hope and joy. This event is free and all are welcome. It takes place at 6:30pm at 5397 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. For more information go to www.faa.org.
Friday, May 15th
The Reedley Peace Center invites you to a presentation on White Christian Nationalism by Jim Lichti. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall located on L Street between 12th and 13th Streets in Reedley. Bring finger foods to share. Drinks will be provided. For more information contact Hope Nisly or Jennifer Deibert at reedleypeacecenter@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 17th
Join the Chicano Youth Center in celebrating the Family! Come and enjoy free games, food, bike raffles, music, face painting and loteria. This event is free and open to the public. It takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at 1515 E Divisadero St. in the Alfonzo Hernandez building. For more information contact Irene Serrano at 559-942-0708 or irene.cycfresno@gmail.com.
Friday, May 22nd
The Reedley Peace Center invites you to a presentation on Electoral Engagement in the 2026 Election, with speaker Marisa Moraza from PowerCA Action. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall located on L Street between 12th and 13th Streets in Reedley. Bring finger foods to share. Drinks will be provided. For more information contact Hope Nisly or Jennifer Deibert at reedleypeacecenter@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 24th
The Fresno Art Museum is offering a workshop on Collage, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Fresno Art Museum classroom at 2233 N. First Street. Explore different collage techniques using a variety of magazines and paper. Minimal instruction from FAM art instructors is available in this self-paced, drop-in workshop. All ages are welcome and materials will be provided. Walk-ins only. The workshop is free for Museum members; others pay only the cost of museum admission. For more information go to https://fresnoartmuseum.org.
Monday, May 25th
Together Across Fresno invites you to its Memorial Day Community Fair, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hands Across America. The event is from 3-6 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1343 E. Barstow Ave. in Fresno. There will be a free market where you can take what you need and/or donate clothing, food, home goods and hygiene supplies, a Resource Fair where you can connect with local support organizations, live music, local food trucks and inspiring guest speakers. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 28th
Madera County Dept. of Public Health invites you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their updated facility and expanded lab. The event is from 10-11:30 a.m. at 1604 Sunrise Ave. in Madera.
Sunday, June 14th
The Fresno Art Museum is offering a workshop on Optical Illusions, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Fresno Art Museum classroom at 2233 N. First Street. Use designs to create your very own optical illusion. Minimal instruction from FAM art instructors is available in this self-paced, drop-in workshop. All ages are welcome and materials will be provided. Walk-ins only. The workshop is free for Museum members; others pay only the cost of museum admission. For more information go to https://fresnoartmuseum.org.
Saturday, June 27th
Save the date for the 18th Annual Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee and Small Farm Expo, at Kingsburg Historical Park from 4-7:30 p.m. For more information go to fruitjubilee.org.
MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS:
Friday, March 27th through Sunday, May 24th
Good Company Players invites you to a performance of “The Buddy Holly Story,” featuring the 1950's hits of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper! Performances are at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, at Olive and Wishon in The Tower District. On Thursdays, a sumptuous dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m., with a Pre-Show featuring Good Company Players’ Junior Company at 7:30 and the performance at 8:00 p.m. On Friday & Saturday, a mouth-watering served meal begins service at 5:30 p.m., with the Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. and the performance at 8:00 p.m. And on Sunday matinees, a hearty full service brunch begins service at 11 a.m., with the Pre-Show at 1 p.m. and the performance at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and show performances are $65 (or $60 for seniors, students and members of the military with valid ID; $50 for young adults 16-21). Show only tickets are $35. For tickets, go to https://rogerrockas.com/shows/categories/roger-rockas/the-buddy-holly-story/.
Friday, May 1st through Sunday, June 21st
The Good Company Players presents “The Front Page.” After a jailbreak, an escaped convict winds up in a reporter’s desk and the scoop of the century lands in his lap. The show will be performed at Good Company Players’ Second Space Theatre, located at 928 E. Olive in the Tower District. Show times are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m., & Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Prices are $25 general admission; $20 for students, seniors and active duty military. Groups of 16 or more are eligible for discounts. For information and group reservations, call Dave at (559) 266-9493. For general tickets, call 559-266-0660 to reserve or online at https://www.simpletix.com/e/dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors-tickets-175111.
Ongoing
Every 3rd Wednesday
Downtown Fresno launched “Why Not Wednesday,” in September of 2024. Come out every third Wednesday for this exciting event that transforms Fulton Street into a vibrant pop-up market, featuring a diverse mix of vendors, food trucks, artists, and live music. Whether you're a foodie, an art lover, or just looking for a fun night out, “Why Not Wednesday” is the place to be. The event is family-friendly and free to the public, making it the perfect mid-week escape. The event is from 5-9pm on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.
Every 1st Wednesday
There will be a vigil from noon to 1:00 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno, sponsored by Women in Black.
Every 3rd Wednesday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
There will be a vigil from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno, sponsored by Raza Against War.
Wednesdays, from May through October
The Farmers Market on Kern Street in Downtown Fresno opens May 7th and runs through October, from 9am - 2pm at Kern St between M & N Streets, with 25 vendors and an office attire friendly yoga session! Note that the Market will not operate when the temperature is more than 105 degrees.
Second Wednesday of every month:
Sisters for Pelvic Health invites you to their monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month The meetings take place at Creative Therapeutics, 2763 E Shaw Ave #102, Fresno. They are Sisters Encouraging One Another in Life For Pelvic Health. You can also join them from wherever you are, virtually on Zoom. So, please RSVP to attend in person or virtually. Then they can send you the Zoom link. Remember that all women are welcome, so please spread the word and invite others to join. They are on social media on facebook and instagram. So please share those posts as well. Space is limited - so please RSVP sisters4pelvichealth@gmail.com . Follow them on; instagram.com/sistersforpelvichealth/ or facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth.
Second & Fourth Wednesdays starting June 23rd
The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health in collaboration with The Source LGBT+ Center and the Fresno EOC LGBTQ Center will provide no-cost Pop-Up groups in Fresno County starting June 23, 2021. The Pop-Up groups are a way to provide affirming, supportive and safe space for local LGBTQ+ persons. Pop-Up groups seek to focus on protective factors so to reduce risk factors for suicide, substance use and
mental illness. The project plans to conduct population specific engagement, support, affirmation, and education for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults as well as for family members and care takers. These efforts have been utilized in ways to reduce the risk factors for suicide in the LGBTQ community. While funded through the County’s Mental Health Services Act-Suicide Prevention efforts, the program is not focused on suicide
prevention specifically, but on protective factors so to lessen the risks for suicidal ideation and suicides. Belonging is a protective factor, and in instances where youth may not feel that they belong, in their home, in their classrooms, etc., having support groups can fill that void and provide some belonging and start to reduce some of the risk factors. The Pop Ups will provide some critical protective factors by providing:
Connections to other adults who are not parents. Safe space, closeness to caring friends, awareness, and access to local health services, as well as support to parents so to strengthen connectedness with their child and learn how to better support their youth. To learn about the Pop-Up groups and/or participate interested persons can contact The Source LGBT+ Center’s Spencer Salazar at spencer@thesourcelgbt.org . The initial groups will be on-line from 4pm-6pm starting on June 23, 2021. Groups will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. The groups will be virtual initially with plans for in-person locations being developed.
Last Wednesday of each month:
Root & Rebound in conjunction with Central California Legal Services is offering a virtual Criminal Record Expungement Clinic every last Wednesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. (no clinics in November and December). If you have a criminal conviction in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, or Tuolumne County, you may receive free legal information from volunteer advocates on how to request expungement of your criminal record. Participants must complete the prescreen using the link below and an advocate will confirm your eligibility prior to the clinic. Knowledgeable and skilled advocates will:
Review convictions and expungement eligibility
Prepare court forms
Provide legal information with no attorney-client relationship
Meet with you privately in a Zoom breakout room
Clinic partners will assist you in filing all court forms
To complete the prescreening go to https://form.jotform.com/220457644834157. For more information contact the Pro Bono Program at 559-570-1274 or by e-mail to ProBono@CentralCalLegal.org.
Fourth Wednesday of each month:
Sisters for Pelvic Health meet the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm-7:00pm at Creative Therapeutics - Socially Distant, 2763 E Shaw Ave #102, Fresno. You can also join virtually via Zoom. To join remotely, RSVP to sisters4pelvichealth@gmail.com and they can send you the Zoom link. They plan a fun evening getting to know you and supporting each other on our journeys' through pelvic pain. Remember that all women are welcome, so please spread the word and invite others to join us. They are on social media on facebook and instagram. So please share those posts as well: instagram.com/sistersforpelvichealth, facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth, and www.facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth.
Thursdays beginning March 6th
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to a weekly Gouache Painting Workshop with painter Sanking Saephan, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the FAM Classroom. No experience is necessary and the instructor will provide still life, or you can bring your own props or photos to paint from. Materials are not included and must be provided by the participant. A list of supplies is available on the FAM website, fresnoartmuseum.org. The cost is $30 per class for FAM members or $35 or non-members. Registration (and more information) is at https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Gouache-Painting-Workshop-Thursdays-4-30-to-6-30-pm-c177169507.
First Thursday of each month:
Starting in May, Downtown Fresno Partnership, Fresno Arts Council, Hella Fresno, Bad Kids Club, The Alley in the Valley and Vendor Village, with assistance from the City of Fresno, are all partnering together to bring you Fulton StreetHop the first Thursday of each month. Fulton Street will be an ArtHop venue and will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and of course, art. All types of vendors and performers are invited to apply to take part with applications now open. Artists will have zero vending fees for the first 3 months and can be reimbursed up to $100 for insurance costs. With StreetHop starting in May, you will see more restrooms, security, and cleanliness along Fulton Street on first Thursdays. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@downtownfresno.org. Please note that parking on these nights will remain at a $10 flat fee at meters and in garages. For any parking questions, please call The City of Fresno Parking Department at (559) 621-7275.
Fourth Thursday of each month:
Peace Fresno has moved their business meetings to the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence (FCNV), 1584 N. Van Ness Ave.
Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization invites you to join them for guided meditation, wisdom insights and discussion on Peace of Mind and Harmony in Relationships. Know yourself on your journey of personal development and help yourself to grow and discover your values. Password and ID for all the meditation classes is now: ID 277 751 8092, Passcode 807401. For more information call (559) 435-2212 or e-mail rajayoga108@gmail.com.
First & Third Saturday of each Month:
The Reedley Peace Center Bi-monthly Protest/Visibility Event will take place the first and third Saturday of each month at the corner of Manning and Buttonwillow, from 9-9:30 a.m. This is the same location as the Reedley No Kings Rally on October 18th. Bring your signs with whatever is on your mind that week. Mark your calendars and let's join together to raise our voices.
Every Saturday until the repressive regime in Iran falls:
Join the Iranian Culture & Arts Club of Fresno for its weekly candlelight vigil in support of the people of Iran struggling against a repressive regime. The event takes place every Saturday from 6-7 p.m. at Blackstone & Nees. For more information, call (559)709-3851.
Every Saturday, starting April 4th
Peace Fresno and People for Palestine will protest at Fashion Fair (Shaw Ave & Fresno St.) from 5-6:30 p.m. No War on Iran, No ICE, Stop Gaza Genocide, Free Palestine!
Signs and banners will be available: Bring yours, hold theirs or help hold one of the large banners. Your presence is what counts most! Come for as long as you can and bring a chair if that's more comfortable.
Every first and third Sunday
Fresno Metro Ministry, Rooted in Wellness Collective, and Fresno Housing invite you to the Yo’Ville Farmers Market, which will be held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 8 a.m. to noon. This market brings fresh energy to West Fresno as the neighborhood’s first certified Farmers Market; celebrating local food, culture, and community every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Shop vibrant, freshly harvested produce, enjoy music and food, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, family-friendly space. While the market will focus on providing produce, there are activities for all ages, like Yoga, Kids Zone, information on community resources, free plants, and much more. Yo’Ville Farmer’s Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon at 709 W. California Ave. in Fresno. For more information, e-mail gardens@fresnometmin.org, or call (559) 485-1416.
Every first and third Sunday:
The Fresno Art Museum is offering free admission every first and third Sunday, thanks to City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council.
Every Sunday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
Jovita in her ongoing Demonstration/Vigil in support of Palestine, every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cedar Avenue and Barstow Avenue, across from Fresno State football stadium. Each person can choose their time. Whatever time you can be there will be enough.
Every Saturday and Sunday (while fruit lasts):
Lace-up your boots and grab your baskets, it’s time to go fruit picking! Come take a stroll at Sumner Peck Ranch (14439 N. Friant Rd. Friant, CA 93626), Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 am - 5 pm, no advance registration is required. Enjoy picking navel oranges, blood oranges, pomelos, Minneola tangelos, mandarins, and lemons all at $1.50 per pound. The U-Pick Citrus season will run from January 18th until the fruit is gone! U-Pick is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and fruit is $1.50 per pound. The U-Pick Citrus season will run from January 18th until the fruit is gone! For more information go to https://riverparkway.org/places/sumner-peck-ranch/.
Starting Now:
"Covid 19, a Play," was written by Patricia Wells during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which swept through cities and states infecting communities and hitting farmworkers and workers in food processing industries especially hard; causing significant fatalities in the Central Valley and throughout the country. As the pandemic raged it was the labor of farmworkers and low-wage workers that kept the country alive, yet they were given no protections. This play was written so that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. The play is about a small farmworker family living in the outskirts of town, in which a member comes down with Covid catching the family completely off guard. Knowing nothing about the virus which invades and threatens their lives and facing an uncertain future, the family must depend on the leadership, vigilance and guidance of the mother and her son, as they scramble for information and help as to how to protect themselves from the deadly grip of the virus. To view the play, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFTQq_nu9k.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization invites you to participate in any of the following classes:
Ongoing Weekly classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays:
Mondays: 7pm - 8:15pm- Learn to meditate, starting July 10th
Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm- Inner Peace & Happiness
Thursdays: 7pm - 8pm- Enhancing Your Experience of Peace, Love & Happiness
Monthly Classes:
Second Sat. of the month: 4pm - 5:30 pm- Meditation, then discussion
World Meditation: third Sunday of every month: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monthly classes: date & time varies: Exploring the Relationship of Body, Mind, & Soul
For registration or inquiries: Call 559- 435-2212, or e-mail bkFresnoclasses@gmail.com or rajayoga108@gmail.com. Some classes are in person & some on Zoom. All classes are free.
EndGame 2050
Humanity has backed itself into an ecological endgame as we approach the year 2050.
Featuring musician Moby along with leading scientists, and created by physician turned environmentalist Sofia Pineda Ochoa, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the existential crises bearing down on the planet and underscores the harsh reality that, unless we take responsibility and act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction and that of virtually all other life on the planet. You can view the film on YouTube by going to https://www.endgame2050.com.
Every Tuesday through Thursday
The Fresno County Department of Public Health offers free confidential rapid HIV testing at the Fresno County Department of Public Health building at 1221 Fulton Mall, Specialty Clinic Area, First Floor, from 8:30 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
For more information, contact Jena Adams, Supervising Communicable Disease Specialist, at (559) 600-3434.
Every Saturday
There is a medical clinic for the homeless, actively injecting drug users and prostitutes every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. or until the last patient is served. You can find them near Hughes and Olive Ave. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Marc Lasher and volunteers. Financial donations are accepted. For more information, call 266-0444.
Every Saturday
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry from 1 - 2 p.m. near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park. If you would like to help them prepare the meal, they meet every Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church (1343 E. Barstow) at 10am. For more information email fresnofnb@hotmail.com or visit the official FNB website, foodnotbombs.net.
Most Saturdays
Most Saturdays there is a Fresno Free Bicycle Repair Clinic from 1- 3 p.m. near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park, beside Food Not Bombs. Donations of bicycle parts, inner tubes, and blinky lights are welcome. Volunteers are needed to help with minor repairs. For more info and to arrange donations, e-mail: garza.reyes@live.com.
Every Sunday
You are invited and encouraged to join Jovita in her ongoing Demonstration/Vigil in support of Palestine Every Sunday, 9 – 1pm at Cedar Avenue and Barstow Avenue
Across from Fresno State football stadium. Each person can choose their time. Whatever time you can be there will be enough.
