KFCF Community Calendar: Updated 10/2/26

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calendar@kfcf.org, at least 2 weeks before the event.

DAILY CALENDAR

(Multiple Day and Ongoing Events are at end of posting)

Friday, October 2nd

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “Songs of Slow Burning Earth (2024)” with discussants Olha Zhuba (Director) & Darya Bassel (Producer). ​​ Songs of Slow Burning Earth, by Ukrainian director Olha Zhurba, follows the lives of Ukrainians during the first two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The film captures the everyday resilience and deep personal losses of a country living through war. Through intimate scenes with civilians, children, and aid workers, it reveals how ordinary people endure extraordinary circumstances in the shadow of ongoing violence. The film was awarded Best Film at the 11th Riga International Film Festival in Riga, Latvia, and at the 22nd Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. ​​ It also won the Jury Award for Best Film at the 27th One World International Human Rights Film Festival in Prague, Czech Republic. In Ukrainian and Russian with English subtitles. To view the trailer, go to​​ https://vimeo.com/1089342182. ​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu. ​​ 

Friday, October 2nd​​ through Sunday, October 4th

ACTA (Alliance for California Traditional Arts) invites you to “Great Valley Gathering.” ​​ The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is partnering with festivals across the country through “Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals,” in recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Fresno has been selected as one of approximately forty collaborating communities nationwide. This festival, hosted by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts, is a gathering that celebrates our diverse heritage and reflects on the future of cultural democracy for our communities. ​​ The Great Valley Gathering will feature and highlight cherished living traditions that shape the Central Valley, including:

• Mono basketweaving

• Chicano lowriders

• Armenian music

• Cowboy bootmaking

• and community food vendors

There will be three days of public cultural programming in Downtown Fresno featuring main stage music and dance performances, craft and artisan showcases, community conversations, storytelling sessions and intergenerational programming, food traditions and culinary storytelling, and interactive workshops and demonstrations. ​​ The festival, which takes place in downtown Fresno, will be free and open to the public, welcoming residents and visitors alike. ​​ For the full line-up, go to​​ https://gathering.ACTAonline.org.  ​​​​ 

Saturday, October 3rd

Critter Creek Wildlife Station’s​​ Fall Open House takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at​​ Critter Creek Wildlife Station,​​ 36710 Sand Creek Road,​​ Yokuts​​ Valley, CA. ​​ Visitors are​​  ​​ ​​​​ able to tour the facility, view the wildlife in their native habitat, and learn about these fascinating animals’ habits and personal stories. ​​ Critter Creek’s dedicated volunteer guides are stationed along the trail to teach visitors about the animals and answer any questions. ​​ The open house is self-guided allowing guests to go at their own pace, to enjoy the animals and take photographs. Being able to see our animals is a delight for all ages. ​​ Admission is by donation and field parking is free. The last tour leaves at 1:30 pm to give guests time to see all the animals before the event closes. ​​​​ Their​​ Gift Shop​​ ​​ will be open during open house and has many unique items. ​​ For more information, call​​ them​​ at 559-338-2415, or go to​​ www.crittercreek.org.​​ 

Saturday, October 3rd​​ 

The Central Valley United Front is holding​​ Meeting the Moment: Non-Cooperation Training, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ​​ They​​ invite you to join local community organizations, leaders, and residents from across the CV as we gather to build hyperlocal coordination to support our communities and ensure safe and fair elections. ​​​​ Light breakfast and lunch provided. ​​ ​​​​ To register and access the meeting location, go to​​ https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1027282/.​​ 

Saturday, October 3rd​​ 

The City of Coalinga presents its 2nd Annual​​ Wings Over The Westside Airshow. ​​ Get ready for an unforgettable day in the skies at the 2nd Annual Wings Over the Westside Airshow in Coalinga! Experience high-flying excitement, incredible aerial performances, and nonstop family fun right here on the Westside. ​​​​ The City of Coalinga is excited to host Wings Over the Westside on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Coalinga Municipal Airport. This year’s event will showcase thrilling flight demonstrations, static aircraft exhibits, interactive activities for all ages, and a variety of food vendors and retail booths. ​​​​ Tickets​​ are​​ available online and for purchase at the gate on the day of the event. Card payments will be accepted at ticketing locations, merchandise booths, and most vendor stations. General admission includes access to the main viewing areas, aircraft displays, vendor marketplace, and all scheduled performances. VIP tickets will also be offered, providing premium perks such as shaded seating, prime showline viewing, and complimentary light snacks and beverages. ​​​​ To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, certain items are prohibited. These include weapons of any kind, outside alcohol, glass containers, large umbrellas or pop-up tents, drones, pets (excluding service animals), and personal mobility devices like bicycles and scooters. Guests are encouraged to come prepared with sunscreen, reusable water bottles, lawn chairs or blankets, and hearing protection—especially for young children—as aircraft noise levels can be high. ​​​​ Event parking will be available for $5 per vehicle in designated areas conveniently located near the entrance gates. Please note that while every effort will be made to follow the published schedule, performances and displays may be adjusted due to weather or operational considerations. ​​​​ Join​​ them​​ for a full day of aviation excitement, community spirit, and entertainment at Wings Over the Westside! ​​​​ This event will take place rain or shine. ​​​​ Ticket prices (secure your spot before they rise!)​​ are​​ $5​​ for a​​ parking pass, $15.00 General Admission (subject to​​ change), $60.00 VIP. Children under 12 are FREE (children will need a VIP ticket to access the VIP area). ​​​​ For tickets and more information, go to​​ ​​ https://event.attendstar.com/event/show/wings-over-the-westside-2026/?c=FIIVUX&utm_medium=web&utm_source=event_website&utm_campaign=wings_over_westside26&utm_term=10208&utm_content=attendstar_tsp.​​ 

Saturday, October 3rd​​ and Sunday, October 4th

The Yosemite Goddess Festival returns to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds October 3–4, 2026, bringing together a weekend of interactive experiences, speakers, art, movement, music, ceremony, shopping, personal exploration and community connection in the Sierra foothills near Yosemite National Park. ​​​​ Designed as much for participation as observation, the festival will feature more than 40 experiences throughout the weekend, inviting guests to create their own path through workshops, conversations, meditation, sound healing, movement, intuitive experiences, creative activities, music, ceremony and opportunities for reflection. ​​​​ Rather than following a single stage or one set program, attendees can move throughout the festival grounds and choose the experiences that resonate most with them.​​ The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, with the optional Morning Goddess Experience Saturday from 8:00–10:00 a.m. ​​​​ Parking is free. ​​​​ Tickets, the full festival schedule, speaker profiles and additional event information are available at​​ www.YosemiteGoddessFestival.com.​​ 

Thursday, October 8th

The first final public hearing for the CEMEX Rockfield Expansion Project is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 8:45​​ am​​ before the Fresno County Planning Commission. ​​​​ The hearing takes place at the Fresno​​ County Hall of Records (Room 301), 2281 Tulare St., Fresno. ​​ The Commission will be considering​​ certification for Environmental Impact Report No. 7763 and Unclassified Conditional Use Permit Application Nos. 3666 and 3667 regarding the CEMEX Rockfield Quarry Modification Project. ​​​​ The final EIR can be found at​​ https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Public-Works-and-Planning/divisions-of-public-works-and-planning/development-services-division/planning-and-land-use/environmental-impact-reports/cemex-rockfield-expansion. ​​ For a toolkit on preparing comments for the hearing, go to​​ https://files.constantcontact.com/464f7b56001/f3cb5037-17e3-4cd9-b7a4-bd9170dfdc21.pdf?rdr=true.​​ 

Friday, October 9th

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “Free for All: The Public Library (2025)” with discussants Dr. Hazelton-Boyle (Public Administration Professor), and Ginny Barnes (Fresno State Librarian). ​​ A beloved American institution, the public library’s founding principle is simple: build a place where anyone can enter, free of charge, and encounter a universe of ideas. Co-directed by Lucie Faulknor and Dawn Logsdon, Free For All: The Public Library chronicles the fascinating evolution of the American public library’s trajectory, from the original “Free Library Movement” from the late 19th century to the present, when many libraries find themselves caught in the crosshairs of the culture wars and struggling to survive amid budget cuts and closures.​​ This documentary is especially timely for the Fresno County community where some county supervisors consider transitioning the management of the county library to a private organization. ​​ Go to​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD45tDYf6qU​​ to view the trailer.​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu. ​​ 

Friday, October 9th

The Fresno Falcons are back October 9! ​​​​ Check out the game schedule, see the fun themed game days, and get tickets at their website,​​ www.fresnofalconshockey.com.​​ ​​ ​​ Let's cheer on our newest sports team! ​​​​ The season runs from​​ October​​ 2026 - April 2027. ​​ The October 9th​​ game takes place at​​ Selland Arena,​​ 700 M St., starting at 7:05 pm.

Saturday, October 10th​​ 

The​​ People's Tribunal on US Government Complicity in Gaza​​ takes place from​​ 10:00am - 5:00pm at Fresno Center For Nonviolence, 1584 N Van Ness Ave. ​​ ​​​​ It will be screened live, and you can attend for any part of the day. ​​​​ For more information, go to​​ https://www.peoplestribunalusgaza.org/.​​ 

Saturday, October 10th

KFCF’s Annual Banquet​​ takes place starting at 5:30 p.m.,​​ featuring a return engagement with David Cay Johnston, an American investigative journalist and author, a specialist in economics and tax issues (and issues relating to Donald Trump), and winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting. ​​ The banquet takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m.​​ at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Fresno. ​​ Tickets are $100 in advance ($125 at the door), and last year we sold out and had to turn people away! ​​ The banquet will be catered by Love & Garlic and features a buffet that includes grilled chicken skewers, braised meatballs in pesto cream, polenta with basil red sauce and grilled vegetables (vegan), a farmer’s market cobb salad with feta cheese on the side, and complementary wine. ​​ Advance tickets will soon be available at​​ https://ticketstripe.com/KFCFBanquet. ​​ If you’d like to donate items for the silent auction or advertise in the banquet program, contact Sue Kern at​​ skern@netptc.net.​​ 

Saturday, October 10th

The​​ Latine Film Fest​​ takes place​​ at the Tower Theatre, an evening showcasing award-winning international and locally made Latine films, benefiting CHIRLA’s work for immigrant justice​​ (The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights). This Latine Heritage month, celebrate the voices and visions of emerging artists in community while raising funds for California’s largest immigrant rights organization. ​​​​ The schedule is as follows:

• SHORT FILMS BLOCK - 5:00 p.m.: ​​ Local storytellers meet international film festival darlings in this vibrant collection of short films from the Central Valley and around the world.​​ 

• ASCO: WITHOUT PERMISSION - 8:00​​ p.m.: ​​ ASCO, The revolutionary Chicano art collective that transformed the streets of 1970s Los Angeles into acts of​​ defiance. A documentary produced by Gael García Bernal & Diego Luna. Runtime: ~90 minutes.

Doors​​ open​​ one​​ hour​​ before​​ each screening. ​​​​ For more information and for tickets go to​​ https://TowerTheatreFresno.com.​​ 

Saturday, October 10th

The Fresno Art Museum invites you to its annual Council of 100 Luncheon. ​​ This year’s​​ Distinguished Woman Artist for 2026​​ is​​ Donna Sternberg, Dancer and Choreographer. ​​ ​​ Tickets for the luncheon​​ are $75 each and include an elegant vegetarian luncheon with the artist, catered by Pardini’s, coffee, wine & ice tea, a lecture in the Bonner Auditorium by Donna Sternberg, a screening of The Vortex, a short film about Donna Sternberg & Dancers, followed by a panel discussion with the choreographer and film-making collaborators Meredith Tromble, a visual artist and Dawn Sumner, a geobiologist. In lieu of an exhibition catalog that is normally included for attendees of the luncheon, guests will receive one ticket to a performance by Donna Sternberg & Dancers scheduled for 7 pm on the evening of Friday, December 11, 2026* at the Warkentine Culture & Arts Center on the campus of Fresno Pacific University. ​​​​ Your ticket for the Donna Sternberg & Dancers performance will be presented to you at the luncheon. Additional performance tickets for the December 11 event will be available at FAM and online for purchase. Tickets for the dance performance will not be available at the door. ​​​​ All luncheon reservations will be held at the door and are non-refundable. ​​​​ This is a fundraising event to help support the annual Council of 100 Distinguished Woman Artist exhibition and performance by the Donna Sternberg & Dancers. ​​​​ For tickets and more information, go to​​ https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Council-of-100-37th-Annual-Artist-Lecture-and-Luncheon-Donna-Sternberg-Saturday-October-10-2026-c172918090.​​ 

Friday, October 16th

In a long-standing​​ Reedley​​ Peace Center tradition, Ted​​ Loewen​​ and Jerry​​ Linscheid​​ will go through the​​ state-wide ballot​​ propositions, to help us gain perspective on the propositions that we will be voting on in the November election. ​​​​ Bring your booklets and any knowledge you have gained on specific propositions. ​​​​ This event takes place at 6:30 p.m. at​​ The Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church,​​ located on L Street​​ between 12th and 13th Streets in Reedley. ​​ For questions, contact​​ Hope Nisly or Jennifer Deibert​​ ​​ at​​ reedleypeacecenter@gmail.com.​​ 

Friday, October 16th​​ 

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “Child of Dust (2025)” with discussant Weronika Mliczewska (Director). ​​ Directed by Polish director Weronika Mliczewska with the Vietnamese producer Chi-Minh De Leo, Child of Dust tells the story of Sang Thanh Ngô, one of countless bi-racial children left behind by American soldiers after the Vietnam War. Stigmatized and abandoned, he spends a lifetime longing for the father he never had. When he unexpectedly locates his gravely ill father in the United States, he is determined to meet him, even at a heavy cost—leaving his wife, daughter, and grandson behind in Vietnam. In an unfamiliar land, his dream of belonging clashes with an unexpected reality, as he finds himself an outsider both in American society and​​ within a family that never knew he existed. But as Sang searches for his father, he discovers something even more profound—his own strength to break free from the past and redefine his future. 93 minutes. In Vietnamese and English with English subtitles. To view the trailer, go to​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkYvsGw7uks. ​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu. ​​ 

Saturday, October 17th

Central Valley Indivisible invites you to join them for the next No Kings​​ rally to motivate our community to vote and vote early! ​​​​ No Kings Vote Early takes place from​​ 10:00​​ am to noon along Shaw Ave between First and Blackstone. ​​ To sign up for the rally go to​​ https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1031558.​​ 

Saturday, October 17th

The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to its next Fields of Fresno Ag Tours, featuring​​ Harvest Ranch: Gourds & Goats, with​​ Goats, Cheese & Handcrafted Farm Finds. ​​ What better way to welcome fall than with a full day of seasonal adventure, farm-fresh flavors, and plenty of goats along the way? This October, Harvest Ranch: Gourds & Goats invites guests to taste, smell, shop, and experience the season through fresh fall produce, handcrafted goat cheese, goat milk soaps, lotions, and other farm-made finds. ​​​​ This is more than your average trip to the pumpkin patch. Along the way, guests will meet several goat breeds, discover how goat milk is transformed into artisan products, and enjoy the sights, flavors, and charm of fall in the foothills. ​​​​ And did we mention the mimosas? Guests will enjoy lunch at scenic Basilwood Farm, where friendly goats, beautiful surroundings, handcrafted products, and a refreshing mimosa make for a memorable way to spend an autumn afternoon. ​​​​ Non-alcoholic options will also be available. Please note your preference in the comments section at checkout. ​​​​ The day begins at Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery. ​​ Opened​​ in 2018 by Margie and Joel Weber, Rocky Oaks became the Central Valley’s first farmstead artisanal goat creamery. Guided by owner Margie Weber, guests will sample handcrafted goat cheese, take a closer look at where it is made, and learn more about the care and process behind each batch. ​​​​ Along the way, guests will meet members of Rocky Oaks’ lively “goat cast,” including their purebred Nubian goats, known for their long, floppy ears and rich milk that is especially well suited for cheesemaking. ​​​​ Before making​​ your way to Prather, there is one stop​​ you​​ can’t miss: the Sunflower Farm Stand. Opened by Michael Strambi in 2023, the stand carries on a five-generation Central Valley farming legacy and offers a colorful mix of fresh local fruit, homemade jams and jellies, towering sunflowers in more than twenty varieties, and a few resident goats happily enjoying retirement. ​​​​ Guests will have time to browse the stand, shop for seasonal produce and farm-made treats, and take in the colorful roadside setting before continuing into the foothills. ​​​​ Up in the foothills, the tour will conclude at Basilwood Farm in Prather, where goat milk takes on an entirely different purpose. Founded in 2010, this family-run farm creates all-natural, handcrafted skincare products using raw goat milk, from cold-process soaps and hydrating lotions to lavender-infused products and other artisan favorites. Jill Spruance, one of Basilwood Farm’s founders, will guide guests through the​​ experience and share the story behind the farm and its products. Guests will meet the farm’s Alpine and LaMancha goats, explore the soap-making operation, browse the farm store, and learn how milk from the herd becomes the products lining Basilwood’s shelves. ​​​​ Reserve your seat and join​​ them​​ for a one-of-a-kind autumn Ag Tour through the countryside. ​​​​ For reservations and more information go to​​ https://www.valleyhistory.org/ag-tour.​​ 

Sunday, October 18th

The Fresno Art Museum invites you to​​ Hukilau!, their annual​​ Hawaiian-style beach gathering. ​​ The event is limited to 140 guests. Reserve your seat(s) NOW! ​​​​ Paradise awaits you at The San Joaquin Country Club in Fresno. ​​​​ When you arrive,​​ FAM’s​​ nani wahines (beautiful ladies) will welcome you with a fresh flower lei, as you become part of our ohana (family) tradition. ​​​​ Doors open and cocktails served from 4 to 5:00 pm. Enjoy Polynesian vibes as you explore the Country Club’s newly remodeled Clubhouse, Banquet Room, and Poolside Bar & Grill. Find old friends or make new ones while you check out Fresno Art Museum’s Silent Auction and bid on unique objects of art or gifts. Explore the Hideaway Island Trade Store and Tahitian Pearl Bar. NEW: this year, you’ll find​​ their​​ BIG TIKI BAR located at the Poolside Bar & Grill! You’ll make new memories as​​ their​​ event Photographer circulates the venue to capture all of your best photo opportunities. ​​​​ Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Gracefully decorated round tables come with two bottles of wine on each table, to seat guests in the Fine Dining Room. San Joaquin Country Club’s new chef is preparing an authentic Hawaiian-style buffet, featuring gourmet teriyaki chicken, Asian rice pilaf, grilled vegetable kabobs, and the favorite Hawaiian macaroni salad. Coffee, iced tea, and dessert are included. ​​​​ Next, check your bids at the Silent Auction, then come out to the Poolside Bar & Grill to find your seats for the Polynesian Dance Show.​​ The​​ poolside TIKI BAR offers no-host cocktails (rum, Coke & lime; mai tais; mocktail tropical drinks; beer and wine) throughout the event. ​​​​ Polynesian Dance Show starts at 7:00 pm. Polynesian Dance Club of Fresno is a world-class culture and dance organization. Over 50 years ago, the Kuma family began this beloved Fresno tradition. Now, just returned from Tahiti, Martha Kuma and her dancers will take you on a journey through the Islands, from graceful Hawaiian hulas, exciting Tahitian drums and dancers, to the Samoan fire knife dancer! You’ll love every minute of it! Their motto “No Te Here O Te Hiro’a” means “for the love of culture.” ​​ ​​​​ 7:15 to 7:30 pm will be your last chance to bid. Silent Auction closes at 7:30 pm. ​​​​ Proceeds from the HUKILAU play a vital role in supporting the Fresno Art Museum’s mission to celebrate, preserve, and promote contemporary and modern art and international cultures for local and global audiences. ​​​​ Tickets are $180 and can be purchased on-line at​​ https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Hukilau-Individual-Ticket-p560098969.​​ 

Thursday, October 22nd​​ through Sunday, October 25th

The Fresno Historical Society invites you to test your detective skills this October at the ever-popular Fresno City & County Historical Society's Annual Mystery Event​​ (Mobsters, Molls and Murders). ​​ The window for early bird pricing is closing on July 31st, so grab your seats before tickets increase on August 1st.  ​​​​ And the event is filling up fast, with Saturday night's performance already SOLD OUT. ​​ This year, the Society’s​​ fundraising Mystery Dinner makes its debut at the historic Archive on Kern. With its vintage charm and unforgettable atmosphere, this stunning venue provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of suspense, secrets, and murder. ​​ Tickets for this one-of-a-kind immersive experience are $150 and include delectable five-course grazing menu served throughout the event and filled with savory and sweet delights, including a special welcome cocktail. You only need to bring your wits, which will be needed as you interview suspects, find clues and work to solve a murder. Additional libations are available for purchase on-site. Ticket also includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. ​​ The event begins at 6:00 pm sharp for all evening performances and 11:00 am for our Matinee. ​​ Please arrive promptly to avoid missing an important clue - or becoming a victim yourself. As you know…. murder waits for no one! ​​ The themes of this event are not considered appropriate for children under ten. ​​ A Murder Most Mysterious…It’s the height of the 1930s in Fresno, and Mickey Scapone rules one of the Valley’s largest bootlegging operations. ​​ As owner of A-O-K — the hottest speakeasy in town — he has built an empire of jazz, fine dining, flowing cocktails, and dangerous connections. ​​ But this October, A-O-K has gained something new: a murder. ​​ Mickey Scapone himself has been killed. ​​ Now every guest is a suspect, and it’s up to you to uncover the truth before the night is over. Question suspects, follow clues, and solve the crime so the killer escapes. ​​ Those clever enough to crack the case will earn prizes for their ingenuity. ​​ For tickets and more information, go to​​ https://www.valleyhistory.org/mystery-dinner-at-kearney-manor.​​ 

Friday, October 23rd

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “Make a Face (1971)” with discussant Karen Sperling (Director). ​​ Make a Face is an unplaceable, enigmatic, and evocative psychodrama that follows the director and performer Karen Sperling as the expressionless Nina, an artist in an ostensibly constant state of dissociation. Critics at the time made facile comparisons to Milton Moses Ginsberg’s Coming Apart (1969), Roman Polanski’s Repulsion (1965), and Susan Sontag’s Brother Carl (1971), but Make a Face is more unwieldy than those films. For one thing, it’s in color: muddy swirls of brown, beige, and orange fill every image. If anything pops, it’s because of the grey flickers of a television screen or the scant images of buildings’ white walls. Visually, shadows and bounce lighting transform an apartment into a site of mystique. Sperling is part of the Warner family—the granddaughter of Harry Warner, the daughter of producer Milton Sperling—but her film has little to do with Hollywood sensibilities. Independently funded and utterly audacious, Make a Face is built on ideas from psychiatrist R. D. Laing, constructing an experiential suspense film where “dreams, fantasy, and reality are all equal.” One of the film’s most brilliant tactics is the use of an ever-present radio, telegraphing the world’s many woes. Its never-ending presence becomes something to accept, and the way it casts dread serves as an analogue to our present-day doom-scrolling. There are also innovative scenes with hand-crafted split-screen, offering further tension and disorientation. This is, however, not a film about fact vs. fiction or of docufiction antics: it’s about the way that all these things are connected—the destructive state of the world, the collapsing of our social lives and selves. The film begins with a connect-the-dots game of Nina’s face and concludes with a close-up of it, the lighting in constant motion to blur the contours of her head. It’s​​ unclear what emotion she’s conveying—it feels more honest that way.​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu. ​​ 

Friday, October 23rd

Fresno Adventist Academy,​​ a Christian School in South East Fresno,​​ invites​​ the community to learn more about the benefits of​​ its​​ education program on Campus Day. ​​​​ The event is from​​ 8am-12pm​​ at​​ 5397 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. ​​ This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective families and students to visit the Fresno Adventist Academy campus, meet faculty/staff, participate in chapel and the classroom setting, and interact with potential classmates. Come learn more about an excellent, accredited, Christ-centered education program near you. RSVP​​ at​​ https://calendly.com/principal-81/campus-day. ​​ Find out more about the Academy at​​ www.faa.org.​​ 

Saturday, October 24th

The Spectrum Art Gallery invites you to its biggest fundraiser of the year, a live auction and exhibition from 1-5 p.m. ​​ This year, they’re opening the vault and featuring prints from their extensive archive of photography from local and world-renowned artists. ​​ The reception starts at 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 2. ​​​​ Admission is free, and you can view the on-line catalog at​​ https://spectrumphotogallery.org/home/auction-2026/.​​  ​​​​ There will​​ also​​ be an Arthop reception for the October exhibition from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st. ​​ Spectrum Art Gallery is located at​​ 608 E. Olive Ave, Fresno. ​​ 

Saturday, October 24th

Celebrate Halloween a little early in the Brewery District with​​ Halloween Fest,​​ a costume contest, photo ops, live music, vendors, themed-drinks, and more fun to be announced.​​ It takes place from​​ 4 - 10pm​​ in the​​ Brewery District (Fulton Street between Inyo and Mono).  ​​​​ Stay tuned!

Saturday, October 24th​​ 

Ephesians Community Church Of God In Christ is pleased to announce a free community event designed to bless local families and strengthen neighborhood connections.​​ Their "Hots & Wash" Community Carwash will take place on Saturday, October 24th, from 10​​ am​​ ​​ to 2​​ pm​​ at 245 West Myers, one block off South Thorne in Fresno. ​​​​ Community members are invited to drive through for a complimentary carwash while enjoying free hot dogs and hamburgers served on-site. Volunteers will be present to wash vehicles, serve food, and create a welcoming environment for all attendees. The event is open to everyone at no cost. ​​​​ This outreach effort reflects​​ their commitment to serving Fresno families with kindness, practical support, and community care. No registration is required. ​​ This event is completely free — no cost, no catch, no fundraising! ​​ Just drive in, get washed, and enjoy food on us. ​​​​ For additional details, please contact 623-202-8290.

Thursday, October 29th​​ 

The Fresno State Agribusiness Management Conference takes place at Pardini's, 2257 West Shaw Avenue in Fresno. ​​ Registration is now open for this upcoming Agribusiness Networking Event. ​​ Early Registration Fee: $125.00. ​​ This rate will increase to $150.00 on September 1 so be sure to register early! ​​ The luncheon keynote speaker will be Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at the Western Growers Association. His insights are sure to inspire and guide us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in agribusiness. ​​ For more information, go to​​ https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/ifa/announcements-events/ag-business-conference.html.  ​​ ​​ ​​​​ To register, go to​​ https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashnetg/static/storefront/fresnoem_ifa/catalog.​​ 

Friday, October 30th

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “The Late Shift (2025)” with discussant Dr. Rose Marie Kuhn. ​​ With a warm smile and positive attitude, Floria (Leonie Benesch, The Teachers’ Lounge) arrives at the surgical ward of the Swiss hospital where she works as a nurse on the overnight shift. With one colleague out sick and no replacement on deck, just two nurses and a nervous trainee will have to cover more than two dozen patients. The doctors to whom the nurses are supposed to defer are nowhere to be found. Floria juggles endless tasks: administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints. Surrounded by fluorescent lights, the steady beeping of monitors, and echoing footsteps, Floria struggles to fight off exhaustion and maintain her professional demeanor. Every second counts, and every interruption could mean the difference between life and death. In her film, Swiss screenwriter and director Petra Volpe (The Divine Order) skillfully uses real-time tension to examine the emotional cost of frontline care work and the quiet, unglamorous triumph of keeping people alive in a pitiless system. Late Shift is a portrait of everyday courage, both an homage to nurses and a rousing call to address the global staffing shortage in the industry. In German with English subtitles.​​ Go to​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlxEVrEhVes​​ to view the trailer. ​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu. ​​ 

Saturday, October 31st

14+ Downtown bars and restaurants together bring you the next installment of Crawl Downtown: Halloween on Saturday, October 31 from 5pm - midnight. ​​​​ Get ready for no-cover entry, themed drinks, costumes, free trolley rides to the venues, and a chance to win $200 in prizes! ​​​​ You can choose your own adventure by starting at one of 3 check in locations, Kocky's, South of Shaw or Procreations, then crawling through these participating businesses:

- Procreations - brewery

- Dab Tacos - restaurant and bar

- Rec Room - bar

- Bespoke/Modernist - cocktail bars

- Smokin' Woods BBQ - restaurant

- The Cave - restaurant and bar

- Moses McQueen's - restaurant and bar

- Los Panchos - restaurant and bar

- Quail State - cocktail bar

- South of Shaw - restaurant and bar

- Neat & Noir - cocktail bar

- Kocky's - restaurant and bar

- On A Roll Sushi Mexican Japanese Bar - restaurant and bar

- Mezcal Lounge - night club and official after party

The FresnoHop Trolley (Crawly Trolley) will be running along the Crawl route with free rides from 6pm​​ –​​ midnight. ​​ The Crawl starts at 5pm, and with an official after party at Mezcal Lounge, it goes all night long until midnight!​​ ​​ Tickets are $15. ​​ Learn more and get tickets at​​ https://www.downtownfresno.org/crawldowntown?mc_cid=feaa81d503&mc_eid=2ca9ce4e90.​​ 

Saturday, October 31st

The ALS Network invites you to​​ their 27th annual Central Valley Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Woodward Park in Fresno to support the search for prevention strategies, effective treatments, and cures for ALS. This year’s fundraising goal is $120,000 with proceeds from the event utilized to support California programs and services for the ALS community, help enact life-improving legislation, as well as fund critical research throughout the world. ​​​​ Funds raised support the mission priorities of the ALS Network in research, public policy, and direct care services, which are offered free-of-charge to people with ALS and their loved ones.​​ ​​ Visit​​ https://alswalkcentralvalley.org​​ to learn more.

Friday, November 6th

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “American Solitaire (2025)” with discussant Aaron Davidman (Director). ​​ Slinger came home from war. But the battle isn't over. American Solitaire stars Joshua Close (Wayward, Fargo) as a veteran unraveling in the aftermath of combat, adrift in a country that​​ celebrates guns but has little language for the damage they leave behind. Written and directed by Aaron Davidman, the film is a raw, urgent portrait of one man's journey back to himself. The film examines the hidden costs of military service - PTSD, reintegration, and the psychological toll of combat - while confronting how masculinity, identity, and notions of safety have become​​ entangled with America's relationship with firearms. At its heart, American Solitaire is about the cost of a culture that glorifies violence, creating space for viewers of all perspectives to question assumptions about strength, responsibility, and what it truly means to protect and heal.​​ To view the trailer, go to​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpc7olNGWS4. ​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu.​​ 

Thursday, November 12th

Fresno Adventist Academy, a non-profit Christian School in Fresno, is offering a free Confident Parenting Workshop​​ from​​ 6-7:30​​ pm​​ at​​ 5397 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. ​​ The workshop will focus on practical strategies parents can use to strengthen their parenting skills, better understand and support their children’s behavior, build positive​​ connections, and help their children develop important social and emotional skills.​​ Their​​ speaker is ReHanna Mendoza, M.S., BCBA. ReHanna Mendoza is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst​​ with nearly a decade of experience spanning early intervention, crisis counseling, and adult residential services. ​​ She has seen firsthand the lifelong impact of early behavioral support and meaningful skill development. Workshop Topics Include: Behavior support, Positive engagement, Social skills and Conflict resolution.​​ For more information or to register, go to​​ https://calendly.com/principal-81/free-confident-parenting-workshop. ​​ You can also​​ visit​​ www.FAA.org.​​ 

Friday, November 13th

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film​​ Armenian Short Films (titles to be announced). ​​ The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu.​​ 

Saturday, November 14th

The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to​​ the Fields of Fresno Ag Tour Season Finale on Saturday, November 14th, with Ruby & Amber Harvest. ​​​​ The final tour of the 2026 season will highlight the flavors, colors and stories of autumn in the Valley. Guests will visit Home Grown Cellars in Madera, explore the history and winemaking traditions of Ficklin Vineyards known for their vintage ports, and stop at a local U-Pick farm for another look at the fall harvest. Lunch will be catered by Max’s Bistro as guests enjoy one last day of discovering the farms, families and producers that help shape Central Valley agriculture until early 2027. ​​​​ From ruby-red fruit to the amber tones of a fall vineyard, Ruby & Amber Harvest will bring the Fields of Fresno season to a colorful close. ​​​​ This is your last chance to board the luxury motor coach this season, so secure your tickets today and join us for one final Fields of Fresno adventure!​​  ​​​​ Tickets are $95 and can be purchased at​​ https://www.valleyhistory.org/ag-tour. ​​ 

Wednesday, November 18th

CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to​​ The Big Tell 2026 Showcase at Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive in the Tower District,​​ on November 18! ​​​​ The Big Tell Showcase brings this year’s original short documentaries to the big screen, featuring stories from across Fresno, Merced, Madera, Mariposa, Kings, and Tulare counties. After months of researching, filming, and editing, this year’s filmmakers are ready to share their work and introduce audiences to the people, places, and experiences at the heart of their stories. ​​​​ Admission is free, RSVP! Come join us and celebrate a decade of celebrate a decade of local storytelling! ​​​​ To RSVP and for more information e-mail​​ info@cmac.tv.​​ 

Friday, November 20th

Cineculture invites you to a free screening of the film “Pinch (2025)” with discussant Uttera Singh (Director). ​​ Pinch by Indian-born director Uttera Singh tells the story of Maitri, an aspiring travel blogger who shares a home with her mother in their Indian apartment block. She feels trapped and struggles to find an audience for her travel-centric YouTube channel; her mother disapproves of her career path; and she still works through unresolved grief after the loss of her father. Thinking it will make good video content for her channel, Maitri tags along with her mother and their neighbors, trusted landlord Rajesh and his wife, to a temple during the Hindu festival of Navrati. When she is groped by Rajesh on the way to the festival, she is shocked, furious, and lonely, and impulsively decides to take retributive steps, setting off a chain of events that rocks her tight-knit community. 83 minutes. In Hindi and English with English subtitles. To view the trailer​​ go to​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI8DXCwXOZc. The screening takes place at 5:30 p.m. at​​ the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). ​​​​ For more information and to see a full line-up of fall films, go to​​ https://cineculture.csufresno.edu.​​ 

Saturday, December 19th

HALO Café invites you to a​​ Community Donation Event​​ from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eaton Amphitheater, 2400 Fresno St., Fresno. ​​ Join them to support​​ individuals experiencing homelessness. Community members are encouraged to come together and donate items to help those in need. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference and help support members of our community.

Saturday, March 13th​​ and Sunday, March 14th

The Madera Heart of California Quilters' Guild is having​​ their​​ upcoming Quilt Show, "Quilts in Bloom", on March 13-14, 2027 at the Madera Fairgrounds - Hatfield Hall.​​ It takes place on Saturday from​​ 10:00​​ am-4:00​​ pm,​​ and on​​ Sunday from​​ 10:00​​ am-3:00​​ pm. ​​ The​​ Madera Fairgrounds - Hatfield Hall​​ is located at​​ 1850 Cleveland Ave. Madera.

Admission​​ is $15 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under, and admission is​​ good for both days. ​​ Join them for​​ an exciting two-days filled with Quilts displayed by guild members, various Vendors from the craft community, Opportunity Quilt and Baskets, Food Trucks, and more! There will be a children's treasure hunt and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilts.

MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS:

Friday, August 28th​​ through Sunday, October 18th ​​ ​​​​ 

The Good Company Players presents “The Cemetery Club.” ​​ Three widows find friendship and laughter as they grapple with love and loss in their monthly visits to their husbands’ graves. But when one tries to move on, the other two sabotage her budding romance.​​ 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/good-night-oscar-tickets-215188.​​ 

Friday, September 25th​​ through Sunday, November 15th​​ 

Good Company Players invites you to a performance of “Come From Away.” ​​ On 9/11 the world stopped. On 9/12 their stories moved us all. The brilliant hit musical based on the remarkable true story of the “Come From Aways” diverted from Europe to the small Newfoundland town of Gander. ​​​​ 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/annie/.​​ 

Friday, October 2nd​​ through Sunday, October 11th

Join​​ Yosemite Gateway Art Center​​ for Sierra Art Trails 22nd Annual Open Studio Tour, showcasing the work of local artists and artisans in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses across Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties! Sierra Art Trails is the most anticipated arts event in the Yosemite area, giving art enthusiasts the chance to see fine art and craft in the making, and to purchase works directly from the artists. Sierra Art Trails offers a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, woodcarving, ceramics, glass, and more! ​​​​ Review the Catalog – Plan Your Trip - Visit the Artists’ Studios. ​​ It takes place​​ Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 3-5 and October 10-12,​​ from​​ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. ​​ Catalogs can be purchased on​​ their website​​ https://sierraarttrails.org/order/​​ or at a participating location listed on our website. ​​​​ The artist listings in the catalog contain a brief introduction, contact details, and a tantalizing glimpse of each artist’s work. If an artist sparks your curiosity, jot down their site number, and then consult the handy fold-out maps. With your route in mind, you're ready to begin your artistic journey. This is a great time to purchase fine arts and crafts for your home or as gifts for the holidays. You may even consider commissioning a unique piece of art.

Wednesday, October 7th​​ through Sunday, October 18th

The Big Fresno Fair will be held at the Fresno Fairgrounds,​​ 1121 S. Chance Avenue Fresno. ​​ Gates open at 4 p.m. on the opening day and on this day only, Fairgoers can enter the Fair for just $5 when you purchase at the gate!​​  ​​​​ And if you donate a pint of blood between​​ August 25 – October 18 at any Central California Blood Center donor center or mobile unit, you’ll receive a Buy One, Get One Free admission voucher for the 2026 Big Fresno Fair. ​​​​ For information about tickets, discounts and the great lineup of entertainment at this year’s Fair, go to​​ https://www.fresnofair.com.​​ 

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.

Fridays

Join Central Valley Indivisible for their Bridge Brigade, from 7-9 a.m. at 41 and Shaw.

Fridays:

The Iranian Culture & Art Club of Fresno invite you to​​ Persian Language Classes starting​​ on Friday, September 11 at 4:30​​ pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno,​​ 2672 E. Alluvial Ave. ​​​​ There is no charge for these classes but donations are appreciated. ​​ Please arrive at 4:15 PM for registration. ​​​​ Dance Class will begin on Friday, September 18 at 5:50​​ pm. ​​ For more information, call (559) 709-3851 or go to​​ www.iraniancultureandartclub.com.​​ 

Third Sunday of the month

The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization invites you to join them for World Meditation (guided meditation) on Zoom, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. ​​ For class sign up, 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. ​​ 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.​​ 

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.