2019 Dark Sky Festival The Dark Sky Festival is the largest night sky festival in Central California and takes place in various locations throughout Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks including the Foothills, Mineral King, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, as well as Lake Kaweah in Three Rivers. Over 50 programs will be offered this year including tours, stargazing, guest speakers, movies, musical performances, and more. Festival attendance has steadily grown each year, with over 5,000 attendees in 2018. ​About the Night Sky: The night sky of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is nationally recognized. The darkness not only adds to the beauty of its natural landscapes, but also contributes to the health of wildlife. As most of the world is faced with the effects of artificial light pollution, the Dark Sky Festival aims to educate people about the importance of preserving natural darkness and inspire them to take action in their own communities. We hope you join us for the sixth annual Dark Sky Festival and share your passion for the night sky and astronomy.

The Fresno Greek Fest This year’s Greek Festival is pulling out all the stops to make this wonderful community event a big hit for its 58th year. The St. George Greek Orthodox Church presents the 58th Annual Fresno Greek Festival! The event will be held on the grounds of the beautiful St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard in Fresno (SW corner of First & Clinton) on August 23, 24 & 25 – 2019. An event beloved by the community, this year’s Greek Fest will be bigger and better; expecting over 30,000 attendees and offering 3 days of fun, food and entertainment. There will be over 30 Greek Themed vendors and exciting new additions to the Festival: • Cooking demonstrations • Expanded kids’ play area with water slides • Youth Olympics • Art tours with noted art experts • Convenient handicap parking • Shuttle service • Greek wine tasting Entertainment will be provided by the popular Greek band, The Olympians, from Long Beach, along with Greek dancing demonstrations. In addition, direct from Greece, we have the HoHLaX trio playing authentic acoustic and bouzouki music on the patio. New Greek backdrops and people dressed in traditional costumes will add flavor for a true […]

Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Live at Tower Theatre The Fox and White Claw Hard Seltzer present The Undercover Concert Series on August 23rd. Zepparella is an all-female American hard rock tribute to Led Zeppelin founded and formed in 2005 in San Francisco, California by the band’s drummer: Clementine. The current band consists of vocalist Anna Kristina, guitarist Gretchen Menn, bassist Holly West and drummer Clementine. Don’t miss Special Guest: Sonic Revolution – Tribute to The Cult Join The Fox for the concert pre-party in The Tower Theater Lounge at 6PM. Free to attend and you could win amazing prizes!

Colorado Switchbacks FC at Fresno FC Qill take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park, the park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Fresno Football Club, the Central Valley’s first professional soccer club, is a member of the United Soccer League (USL). The club opens its inaugural season in March 2018 and will host home matches at Chukchansi Park in beautiful downtown Fresno. FFC exists to provide a top-class, inclusive and dynamic sporting experience in one of the nation’s most diverse regions.  

Laurie Morvan live Inside the Tower Theatre Lounge Laurie Morvan will be performing inside the Tower Theatre lounge, “Laurie Morvan could have come from some parallel universe where Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt had a daughter who grew up to play guitar.” Fresno Bee. Laurie Morvan’s unique, fiery guitar style has been highlighted in feature articles in the world’s top guitar magazines. “Morvan singes the strings with fast, clean chicken pickin’, reaches heights of lyrical ecstasy through liquid bends, and kicks the rhythm in the pocket with propulsive comping” (Guitar Player). “Stunning California axe slinger…exhilarating electric blues guitar style” (Modern Guitars).

The Fresno Greek Fest This year’s Greek Festival is pulling out all the stops to make this wonderful community event a big hit for its 58th year. The St. George Greek Orthodox Church presents the 58th Annual Fresno Greek Festival! The event will be held on the grounds of the beautiful St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard in Fresno (SW corner of First & Clinton) on August 23, 24 & 25 – 2019. An event beloved by the community, this year’s Greek Fest will be bigger and better; expecting over 30,000 attendees and offering 3 days of fun, food and entertainment. There will be over 30 Greek Themed vendors and exciting new additions to the Festival: • Cooking demonstrations • Expanded kids’ play area with water slides • Youth Olympics • Art tours with noted art experts • Convenient handicap parking • Shuttle service • Greek wine tasting Entertainment will be provided by the popular Greek band, The Olympians, from Long Beach, along with Greek dancing demonstrations. In addition, direct from Greece, we have the HoHLaX trio playing authentic acoustic and bouzouki music on the patio. New Greek backdrops and people dressed in traditional costumes will add flavor for a true […]

Tacoma Rainiers at Fresno Grizzlies Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park. The park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Chukchansi Park has been home of the Fresno Grizzlies since 2002. The Fresno Grizzlies baseball program is an affiliate of the Washington Nationals and member of the 16-team Pacific Coast League. The Grizzlies have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, in 2015 the Grizzlies won their first Pacific Coast League and Triple-A National Championships in franchise history.

Tacoma Rainiers at Fresno Grizzlies Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park. The park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Chukchansi Park has been home of the Fresno Grizzlies since 2002. The Fresno Grizzlies baseball program is an affiliate of the Washington Nationals and member of the 16-team Pacific Coast League. The Grizzlies have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, in 2015 the Grizzlies won their first Pacific Coast League and Triple-A National Championships in franchise history.

Costaki Economopoulos For 20 years Costaki has been living his dream as a full-time stand up comic. He has written jokes for Bette Midler, Jay Leno, MTV, and BET. You may have seen him on Showtime or heard him on Sirius, but you probably know him best from his regular appearances on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show.

Albuquerque Isotopes at Fresno Grizzlies Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park. The park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Chukchansi Park has been home of the Fresno Grizzlies since 2002. The Fresno Grizzlies baseball program is an affiliate of the Washington Nationals and member of the 16-team Pacific Coast League. The Grizzlies have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, in 2015 the Grizzlies won their first Pacific Coast League and Triple-A National Championships in franchise history.

The Diamond 10K Run a 10K, earn Diamond Jewelry! Don’t miss out on the Run Party of the year, The Diamond 10K! Run or walk with us in Fresno, CA or participate anywhere by registering for our virtual race! Each participant receives an official race bib, a shirt, and a Genuine Diamond Necklace! After the race, the run party continues at the finish line; Old Town Yoga will be there to help you stretch and recover! Ampersand Ice Cream will be their with there yummy handmade ice cream! Tamari Robatayaki and Whiskey bar will be there with a mimosa and champagne bar! Flora Flower Cart will be there making custom flower bouquets! Take photos in our photo booth, meet local ultra runners, and earn a limited edition diamond necklace as your finisher’s medal!

Albuquerque Isotopes at Fresno Grizzlies Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park. The park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Chukchansi Park has been home of the Fresno Grizzlies since 2002. The Fresno Grizzlies baseball program is an affiliate of the Washington Nationals and member of the 16-team Pacific Coast League. The Grizzlies have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, in 2015 the Grizzlies won their first Pacific Coast League and Triple-A National Championships in franchise history.

Rods on the Bluff The Central Valley’s hottest hot rod tradition is back for 2019, with a few new twists! Hot Rod Coalition is proud to present “Rods on the Bluff” at the Park Place Shopping Center at Palm and Nees. The biggest change this season is that we’re moving from the first Friday of each month to the first SATURDAY of each month April – October (excluding July & August). We’ll also be honoring different hot rod community icons each month. You won’t want to miss! This picturesque venue offers beautiful sunsets, cool breezes on triple-digit days, an inviting park, maturing shade trees, first-class dining, shopping, and much more. “Rods on the Bluff” brings out more than 3,500 people, 30+ vendors, and 500+ of the Valley’s best hot rods and customs. Bring the friends & family out for these memory-making evenings!

Fresno Whiskey Festival The 4th Annual North Fresno Whiskey Festival is brought to you by The Standard Restaurant & Lounge.  Features include fine single malt, blended Scotch and American Whiskies including Bourbon and Rye. This tasting event allows guests to sample over 60 whiskies and interact with industry professionals. A vast array of cigars will be available for purchase and provided by Cigars Ltd. Ticket Includes: Souvenir Tasting Glass Souvenir T-Shirt Complimentary hors d’vours from 4pm-6pm Live Music For those of you looking for a more robust experience purchase the VIP ticket and enjoy private tastings that are NOT available to general admission ticket holders that starts at 3pm.    

A Taste of River Park 2019 – The 10th annual event consists of Food, Fashion, and Fun! Food Sampling from River Park’s finest restaurants. Wine Tasting from the Central Valley’s most prestigious wineries. Quady Winery, LoMac Winery, Engelmann Cellars, Fresno State Winery, Yribarren Family Vineyards, Farmer’s Fury Winery, Maréchal Vineyards, San Joaquin Winery Fashion Show, showcasing the fall fashion trends at River Park’s retailers. Live Music from 3 local bands. Live Dance Performance by Jazzy-D Dance Studio! Located throughout the event will also be two bars, various vendors, wine sampling, and of course food tasting! Guests will receive one taste from each winery and restaurant. The beneficiary for this years event is the American Red Cross Central Valley. There will be different fundraising opportunities for this great local non-profit organization throughout the event as well! If Childcare is needed, please contact KidsPark at (559) 447-5437. They are located at the corner of Friant & Fresno at 8485 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720. You don’t want to miss this great event!

HoPoberfest Join us for our 2019 HoPtoberfest. Beer, food trucks, live bands and our 1 liter Steins! You don’t want to miss this!

Water Lantern Festival: Woodward Park Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Tickets are on sale for the Fresno Water Lantern Festival presented by One World. One World Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you’ll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water.

Phoenix Rising FC at Fresno FC Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park, the park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Fresno Football Club, the Central Valley’s first professional soccer club, is a member of the United Soccer League (USL). The club opens its inaugural season in March 2018 and will host home matches at Chukchansi Park in beautiful downtown Fresno. FFC exists to provide a top-class, inclusive and dynamic sporting experience in one of the nation’s most diverse regions.  

Chad Prather Live at Tower Theatre As an observer of life, pointing out the humor in modern culture, Chad Prather has built a loyal following, sold out theaters with his one-man shows and has been featured on Fox News and CNN, among other major national outlets. He may also be one of the most important topical humorists of these turbulent political times, as evidenced by the more than 600,000,000 views and counting that he has received on Facebook. Today, what you see when you watch Prather onstage, in his driver’s-seat soliloquies or on his website, is exactly who he is. His candor and approach ability, his perfect balance between controversy and just plain silliness … it’s all him. Like his spiritual predecessor Will Rogers, he is a storyteller with a knack for speaking truth and wrapping it in humor. Bottom line? “I’m a comedian that uses stories, philosophy, politics and music,” Prather sums up. “I’m George Carlin without the F-bombs. I talk about things that everybody has dealt with at some level by wrapping truth in humor. All I want is for people to come and see me, listen, laugh about life for an hour and a half and leave […]

Full Circle – Oktoberfest 2019 Full Circle Brewing in Downtown Fresno will be having its annual Oktoberfest event October 5th. Come join us for a day full of beer, music and contests. This is a free all ages event so bring the family! More information on this magical day coming soon!

Los Angeles Azules Los Ángeles Azules will be performing at the Selland Arena in Fresno California, they are a Mexican musical group playing the cumbia sonidera genre, which is a cumbia subgenre using the accordion and synthesizers. This results in a fusion of the sounds of cumbia from the 1950-1970s with those of 1990s-style electronic music.

Rods on the Bluff The Central Valley’s hottest hot rod tradition is back for 2019, with a few new twists! Hot Rod Coalition is proud to present “Rods on the Bluff” at the Park Place Shopping Center at Palm and Nees. The biggest change this season is that we’re moving from the first Friday of each month to the first SATURDAY of each month April – October (excluding July & August). We’ll also be honoring different hot rod community icons each month. You won’t want to miss! This picturesque venue offers beautiful sunsets, cool breezes on triple-digit days, an inviting park, maturing shade trees, first-class dining, shopping, and much more. “Rods on the Bluff” brings out more than 3,500 people, 30+ vendors, and 500+ of the Valley’s best hot rods and customs. Bring the friends & family out for these memory-making evenings!

Tacoma Defiance at Fresno FC Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park, the park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Fresno Football Club, the Central Valley’s first professional soccer club, is a member of the United Soccer League (USL). The club opens its inaugural season in March 2018 and will host home matches at Chukchansi Park in beautiful downtown Fresno. FFC exists to provide a top-class, inclusive and dynamic sporting experience in one of the nation’s most diverse regions.  

LA Galaxy 2 at Fresno FC Will take place at the cities most notable ballpark in Fresno. Chukchansi Park, the park is famous throughout the league for the views the stadium affords, you get the stunning view of Downtown Fresno whilst also being set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Fresno Football Club, the Central Valley’s first professional soccer club, is a member of the United Soccer League (USL). The club opens its inaugural season in March 2018 and will host home matches at Chukchansi Park in beautiful downtown Fresno. FFC exists to provide a top-class, inclusive and dynamic sporting experience in one of the nation’s most diverse regions.  

ClovisFest 2019 & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly Event ClovisFest 2019 is an annual event presented by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. This event offers a free, family-friendly outdoor festival spanning up and down Pollasky Avenue in Old Town Clovis. Mornings will begin with the Community Medical Centers Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. We look forward to an amazing event this year – bigger & better than ever! We’ll have exciting performances both days and a diverse selection of cultural booths providing an enriching and educational experience for all ages. Balloons are at the Clovis Rodeo grounds and take off is between 7:15am to 8:15am, depending on weather, both the 26th and 27th. Be early for parking. (6:35am). Public rides are not permitted due to pilot liability. Pets are not permitted due to a City of Clovis ordinance.

Dia De Los Muertos Is a community event. Shop with your favorite vendors, handmade items and retail. Tarot readers, stones and crystals, music, performers, food and fun. Kid friendly.

MY AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Book Package – for pickup at show includes: Ticket to show Copy of Cristela’s book Music to My Years An opportunity to get your book signed. Cristela Alonzo made history in 2014 when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, “Cristela” for ABC. During that same year, she split her time between LA and NYC to serve as one of ABC’s favorite guest hosts on their hit daytime talk show, “The View”. In 2017 Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the part of “Cruz Ramirez” in Cars 3. Her first stand-up special, Lower Classy, is currently streaming on Netflix. Cristela’s memoir, “Music to My Years,” will be released October 8th 2019 by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for our 2019 Central Valley Light The Night Walk. Light The Night is the only evening walk in the Central Valley. Teams, families, and communities Light The Night at our walk where we gather together to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by cancer. This event is free and open to all ages. To register please visit https://www.lightthenight.org/central-california

Sinbad Live: at Tower Theatre Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Stand ups of All Time,” actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. Throughout his incredibly successful career as a stand up comedian, Sinbad has starred in two Comedy Central specials and four HBO comedy specials. As an actor, Sinbad has been featured in leading roles in such films as JINGLE ALL THE WAY and GOOD BURGER, and on the FX super series, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This show is 18 & older

Jesse Cook: Live at Tower Theatre “I want to take people to places they haven’t been.” Jesse Cook, Juno winning master guitarist, known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, has travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him. “I like finding common ground for different music traditions, a space where music from around the world can come together,” Cook explains. “A place where modern sounds can mix with ancient timbres.” It was when Jesse heard the Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin album, Friday Night in San Francisco that the die was cast. “I was captivated by the sheer virtuosity and freedom, that people could play whatever they wanted, creating in that space between jazz and flamenco.”

Steve Trevino – America’s Favorite Husband Steve Treviño is fast becoming one of the country’s hottest comics and the new voice for the 21st century Mexican American. Finding his way from a Hispanic upbringing in a small South Texas town to living his dream in Hollywood, has infused Treviño’s comedy with a “TEX-MEX” sensibility, yet as a performer he has a uniquely American voice that transcends anything about ethnicity, making him universally relatable. Outside of being a national headliner, Treviño has made memorable appearances on The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed and BET Comic View, among others. He also wrote on Mind of Mencia and produced and wrote on rapper Pit Bull’s La Esquina. Treviño landed in the Nielsen Top 20, with his 1st Showtime comedy special, Grandpa Joe’s Son. His 2nd special Relatable currently airs on Netflix . In his latest special, ‘Til Death, Treviño, America’s favorite husband, gives us a bitingly honest take on the day-to-day joy of marriage, kids, and living life with your best friend. ‘Til Death is available to download anywhere you buy or rent including Itunes, Amazon, Google Play & Xbox.

The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil.

Tommy Emmanuel: Live Performance at Tower Theatre Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or at least they would if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. When you’re widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, what’s next is Accomplice One, an album of collaborations with some of the finest singers, songwriters and, yes, guitarists alive today – a list including Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Amanda Shires, Ricky Skaggs, J.D. Simo, David Grisman, Bryan Sutton, Suzy Bogguss and many more. His approach is always song and emotion first, his music the embodiment of his soulful spirit, sense of hope and his love for entertaining. Which is not to say he dismisses the CGP, the Guitar Player awards, the Grammy nominations, the numerous magazine polls naming him the greatest acoustic guitarist “When I was a kid, I wanted to be in show business. Now I just want to be in the happiness business–I make music, you get happy. That’s a good job.”

Georgia On My Mind – Celebration of RAY CHARLES & His Music Featuring: Emmy Award Winner Clint Holmes, 10-time Grammy and Award Winner and Gospel Music Hall of Famers Take 6, Award-winning vocalist Nnenna Freelon, Stellar and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum Ray Charles, a Georgia native son was an American treasure who won every major honor from the Georgia music hall of fame to the Hollywood Walk of Fame… from the Kennedy Honors to a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. He transcended racism and cultural upheavals, and spread his music based on Gospel, Blues, Jazz and Country around the world…he was the genius! Celebrate Ray’s music with an all-star cast of award winning performers… Take 6 — 10 time GRAMMY winning vocal sensation. Their exciting performances defy categorization, and have led to collaborations with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, and the Genius, Ray Charles. Clint Holmes — Las Vegas based vocal star, has been selling out concert halls around the world… his exciting soulful stylings will bring magic to this enchanted evening. Nnenna Freelon — six time GRAMMY nominee and Downbeat vocalist of the year, will add her soulful […]

Aubrey Logan INSIDE THE TOWER THEATRE LOUNGE The media refer to #1 selling artist, Aubrey Logan as “The Queen of Sass,” and it’s easy to see why. Her concerts are a mix of excellent musicality, jaw-dropping vocals, expert trombone-playing, a breathtaking array of originals and original takes on cover songs and, well…fun! Her heart wrenching musical stories has audiences in tears just before her comedic relief has them in stitches. Her debut, Impossible, was a top 10 album on the iTunes, Billboard and Amazon charts. Her appearance on Summer Horns II, from A to Z, as a special guest of Dave Koz and Concord Records, became the No. 1 selling Contemporary Jazz Album. Aubrey’s features on Jimmy Kimmel, The Grammy Awards, a PBS special and London Live have kept her in the public eye and millions of fans have watched her head-spinning videos on YouTube and Facebook. Aubrey is a transplanted Angeleno, with a love for all things on the sunny side of Southern California and a sharp wit about all its pitfalls. On her second studio album, Where the Sunshine Is Expensive, Logan pays homage to her adopted hometown, as only the Queen of Sass could: with a twinkle […]