Community theater
Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical,” about a mother and daughter who switch bodies for a day and come to appreciate each other’s struggles, is put on by Tulare County Office of Education’s Theatre Company from July 19-27 at Rotary Theatre, 330 S. Dollner, Visalia. www.tcoe.org.theatreco/tickets
Stephen King’s “Misery—the Play” runs July 19-Aug. 4 at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. The story of a woman who rescues romance novelist Paul Sheldon from a car crash and becomes enrages to find he has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. 559 686-1300 or www.portervillebarntheater.com
“The Song that Changed My Life,” a cabaret, will be performed Aug. 9-11 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com Shakespeare in the Park
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is performed by the Lindsay Community Theatre Aug. 8-17 at dusk on the Sweet Brier Plaza stage, 139 Sweetbrier Ave., Lindsay. Free. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycomunitytheater.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia is displaying Young at Art” in August, featuring the artwork of participants in Arts Visalia’s summer youth classes. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, Visalia, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium features wood block prints by Brandon Hernandez from Hanford showing his grandfather’s immigration. On display August-December. Open during First Friday art walks and Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. At 340 E. Oak in The Lofts at Fort Visalia. www.artsconsortium.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery hosts big, bold colorful paintings of animals and insects by Mary Mize-Jones. Open July and August during the First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia, 559 625-2441, www.brandonmitchellgallery.com
The Oval Gallery is showing a 2D and 3D mixed media show entitled “At the Speed of Inspiration” in August by Priscila Bustos, Victoria Davi and Mayte, who met in the COS printmaking department in 2014. 808 N. Court. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-2, Fridays 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays 2-8 p.m. Facebook: Oval Gallery
Tulare City Historical Museum presents a Military Show featuring uniforms, armaments, model planes and Ranking Aeronautical Academy memorabilia. July 4-Aug. 3. Plus a Quilters Show. July 11-Aug. 3. 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Open Thusdays-Saturdays 10-4. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Tulare City Historical Museum is hosting “School Days” Aug. 8-31. Learn the history of each Tulare school through photos, information and mascots. 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
The Center for Art, Culture and History in Exeter (CACHE) displays “Illumination,” contemporary realist watercolors and acrylics by local artist Krista Fulbright from July 13-Oct. 13. Open Fridays 1:30-4, Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 12-4. 125 South B St. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org
Special events
Riata Ranch presents a Wild West Show on weekends July 5-Aug. 2, showcasing the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls and other local talent performing different riding routines to old west style music and acts. 42390 N Kaweah River Road, Three Rivers. www.riataranchinternational.org
Events by date
Saturday, July 27
- Visalia Summer Festival from 10:30-5 at the Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia. Sip, shop & snack from over 100 local makers, artists & small businesses. Outdoor food court with indoor seating. Free entry. Facebook: Visalia Summer Festival
- Tierra Mia Festival celebrating the art, music, dance and many cultures of the farm working communities in the Central Valley. 6-9 p.m. at the Nagi Daifallah Unity Park, 14656 Road 192, Poplar. Eventbrite: Tierra Mia Festival
Sunday, July 28
- Free entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in honor of Buffalo Soldiers Day, commemorating African American regiments established in 1866. There will be a tribute to Col. Charles Young, whose Africa-American troops created roads in the two parks in 1903 allowing public access for the first time. Visit Visalia: Events
Thursday, Aug. 1
- ImagineU Children’s Museum book launch from 10-12 will feature the museum’s first children’s book, meet-n-greet with the author and illustrator, plus food trucks, Otis the ImagineU dragon, and presentation by Reptile Ron. Downtown Visalia: Event Calendar
Friday, Aug. 2
- Downtown Visalia First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at the Arts Consortium office, 340 E. Oak, Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak, or the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, and visit venues with art, music and snacks. artsconsortium.org
Saturday, Aug. 3
- Tour of the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main, and see behind the scenes. Tours every 20 minutes from 9-12. Hosted by Visalia Heritage. visaliaheritage.org
- “Nacho Libre” (2006) about a cook who moonlights as a wrestler to feed orphans will be shown at 3 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Enter the costume contest in your favorite Nacho Libre costume. Free. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Buddy Break is a once-a-month free respite from 10-1 for caregivers of kids with special needs. While parents get a much-needed respite, children aged 4-6th grade enjoy crafts, stories, activities and games. Parkside Chapel, 3156 E. Walnut, Visalia. Pre-registration is required. parksidevisalia.org/children/
Monday, Aug. 5
- “Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1939) starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara is the last of the CACHE (The Center for Art, Culture & History) classic summer movie series at 6 p.m. Free. 125 South B St., Exeter. 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org