Live Theater
The Enchanted Playhouse presents “Sleeping Beauty” April 10-19 at Rotary Theater, 330 S. Dollner, Visalia. www.enchantedplayhouse.org
The Barn Theater presents “The Trail to Oregon!”, the historically accurate story of life on the Oregon Trail, April 10-26. 42. S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com
Encore Theatre is staging the beloved musical “The Wizard of Oz” April 22-May 3. 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 or www.encoretulare.org
Ice House Theatre presents “Rumors,” a comedy by Neil Simon about the disastrous and hilarious 10th wedding anniversary of the deputy major of New York and his wife. Runs April 24-May 9 at 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia exhibits a show of fascinating wire sculptures by Cheryl Coon inspired by microscopic organisms. Plus over 400 mini oil paintings in the Cigarette Box Project by Angel Lesnikoski. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays in April, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium displays “The Loudest Voice in the Smallest Room,” fun ways to see and hear poetry by Michael Jasso, the Art Consortium’s Artist of the Year. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. www.artsconsortium.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing “How Vicken Sees the World,” drawings and paintings exploring faces and scenes Vicken Totten finds interesting. Open during First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia in March and April, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.com
College of the Sequoias Gallery hosts its Annual Student Exhibition April 7-May 8. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-4 and Fridays by appointment. Kaweah Building, Room 214 (downstairs) at the corner of Meadow Lane and Mooney. Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
College of the Sequoias Learning Resource Center shows the Pathway to Museums Club’s “Collaborative Project” March 3-June 26. Open Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10-2. LRC Gallery, Lodgepole Building. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
The Oval Gallery is featuring art by Flores del Valle, a collaboration between Central Valley’s own Kuta One and Irma Ceja that honors our people and the roots we have here in the Valley. 808 N. Court. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery
Tulare City Historical Museum has on display The Spring Art Show by the Tulare Palette Club April 2-May 2. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter) is showing “California Landscapes” by Betty Berk from April 4-June 28. 125 South B. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org
Lindsay Museum & Gallery opens its annual Orange Blossom Festival art show from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Open on Friday after April 17 from 12-4 p.m. 165 N. Gale Hill Ave. www.lindsayarts.com
The Pierpoint Bar & Grill & Gallery is showing “Heaven in the Sierras” by local photographer Trish Logan. Open 10-6 daily. 801 Highway 190, Springville. 559 483-9110 or liz.pierpointgallery@gmail.com
Ongoing events
The Tulare County Renaissance Fair runs April 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 at Cutler Park, 15520 Ivanhoe Dr., Visalia. Battling knights, Queen Elizabeth I, food, jugglers and unique gifts. www.tularecountyrenfair.com
The Woodlands Spring Food Fest from 5-9 p.m. every Thursday through May 21. Free food, bar, music and vibes. The Woodlands, 4211 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia. Bring picnic blankets and pop-u p chairs. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar
Events by date
Thursday, April 9
- Spring Wine Walk in Downtown Visalia from 5-8 p.m. Curated wines at select downtown businesses. Tickets: downtownvisalia.com/events
April 9-12
- Annual Jazzaffair in Three Rivers features Traditional Jazz, Ragtime, Zydeco and Rock & Roll at three picturesque venues with world class Dixieland bands. threeriversjazzaffair.com
Friday, April 10
- Mozart Vespers/Poulenc Gloria will be performed at 7 p.m. by the Visalia Community Chorus and College of the Sequoia choirs at St. Mary’s Church, 608 N. Church, Visalia. visaliacommunitychorus.org/concerts
Saturday, April 11
- 4th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Brew Fest to benefit the Creative Center. Drink and food tasting plus R&R band. 410 E. Race. 559 733-9349
- Los Panchos trio sings Spanish music at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Drag Bingo from 1-5 p.m. at the Historic Seven Sycamores Glass Barn, 32988 Road 164, Ivanhoe. Hosted by The Source. eventeny.com
Tuesday, April 14
- Arts Consortium community at 5:30 p.m. meeting with artist talk and discussion on upcoming art events. 300 E. Oak in The Lofts at Fort Visalia. artsconsortium.org
- Tulare County Voices at 210 presents a forum on fun and recreation in Visalia at 7 p.m. 210 W. Center, Visalia.
Thursday, April 16
- One-day showing of Lindsay artist Shane Guffogg’s “The Steel Point and its Echo: Al Dialogue from Korea to California from 5-8 p.m. at the Lindsay Museum and Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill. A cross-cultural exchange of Guffogg’s and other artists’ inquiry into perception, light and the unseen. lindsayarts.com
April 16-19
- 94th Annual Orange Blossom Festival at Lindsay City Park. Carnival runs Thursday-Sunday. Art show reception on Friday. On Saturday, Kiwanis breakfast 7-9 a.m., parade at 10 a.m., and bake-off. lindsayorangeblossom.org
Saturday, April 11
- Los Panchos Trio will perform romantic Spanish music at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- 4th Annual Rock ‘n Roll Brew Fest from 1-5 at The Creative Center, 606 N Bridge, Visalia. Drink and food vendors. Benefits The Creative Center. thecreativecenter-visalia.org/events
Tuesday, April 14
- How are we planning for recreation? Is the topic of the panel forum at 7 p.m. hosted by Tulare County Voices at 210, at 210 W. Center, Visalia.
Thursday, April 16
- The Annual Youth Symphony concert at 7 p.m. features the Sequoia Strings, the Youth Symphony and College of the Sequoias Symphony Orchestra at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main, Visalia
April 16-19
- The Visalia Games (formerly the Senior Games) with competition in golf, pickleball, table tennis, track & field, and fishing. visalia.city/depts/parksnrecreation
Friday, April 17
- 94th Annual Orange Blossom Festival Art Show reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindsay Museum and Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill. Honored couple will attend. Best of Show will be awarded. 559 359-6393 or lindsayarts.com
Saturday, April 18
- The Sequoia Symphony ends its season at 7:30 p.m. with guest appearance by the acclaimed Time for Three trio and a performance of Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.” Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or www.sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
Saturday, April 25
- An Evening at the Derby features horse racing, a silent auction and dinner at 5 p.m. at the Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch. Benefits the Assistance League of Visalia. alvisalia.org
- Run to Remember and Lantern Lighting honors the memory of loved ones who have passed at 5:30 p.m. at Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia. Benefits Visalia Health Hospice. runsignup.com/race/ca/visalia
Sunday, April 26
- Cool Cats Flute Concert featuring Yamaha artist Tracy Harris, her award-winning Wyndfall Flute Choir and 3-piece band at 3 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Tickets: tracyharrisflute.com or www.cslvisalia.org/events