Tulare County Weekly Calendar

Live Theater

College of the Sequoias presents “Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead,” a tragi-comedy about two minor characters in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” runs Oct. 8-17 in the COS Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Performing Arts

Lindsay Community Theater stages “Nerdy Prudes Must Die,” a horror comedy musical about a group of high school nerds who accidentally complete an ancient evil ritual and unleash a deadly spirit. Runs Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at 190 N. Elmwood Ave. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com

Art shows

Arts Visalia exhibits Arturo Martinez’s Mexican Culture work, touchable ceramics by Tim Clark and abstract inspirations from Biblical texts by Jamie Meadows in October. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org

Arts Consortium displays “De Cambros” by internationally acclaimed Fernando Campos. This touring show by the Mexican Consulate features oils, acrylics and watercolors inspired by Campos’ traditions from his home in Jalisco, Mexico. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays 12-5 p.m. www.artsconsortium.org  

College of the Sequoias Art Gallery is exhibiting an Alumni Exhibition in honor of COS’ 100th anniversary from Oct. 6-Nov. 27. Open Tuesdays 10-2, Wednesdays 11-2 and Thursdays 11-4. 915 S. Mooney, Room 214 (downstairs in the Kaweah Building at the corner of Meadow Lane and Mooney.) Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery

Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing “Where Stories Grow,” art by local illustrator Merry Miller-Gass in her just-published children’s books, during September and October. Open during the First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.com

The Oval Gallery is featuring art by Janel Claybon and Priscila Bustos exploring themes of identity, reflection, and growth as women of color through print media and sculptures. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery

Tulare City Historical Museum has on display “Transform Art” by watercolorist Valerie Estes from Sept. 17-Oct. 10. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org

CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter) shows landscapes by Justin McKinzie from Oct. 3 to Dec. 27. Wednesdays-Fridays 10-4 (closed 12-12:30) and Fridays and Saturdays 12-4. 125 South B. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org

Lindsay Arts presents “Guilt and Forgiveness” by Julio Oseguera, who explores identity, memory and the emotional complexities of the human experience in figurative oil paintings. Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 7. 165 N. Gale Hill. 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

Vossler Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze open daily Sept. 26-Nov. 1, weekdays 10-9, Saturdays and Sundays 10-10. On weekends, includes food vendors, train and pony rides. 26773 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. www.visitvisalia.com/calendar

Vossler Farms adds Field of Screams from Oct. 16-31 with a haunted after-dark walk through the corn maze.

Hannegan’s Harvest Pumpkin Patch open daily from Oct.2-25. Train rides, giant slide, obstacle course. 2227 E. Noble, Visalia. www.visitvisalia.com/calendar

Events by date

Friday, Oct. 9

  • “How to Train your Dragon” (2010) will be shown at dusk as part of the free Movies in the Park series hosted by the City of Visalia at Lions Park, 345 N. Jacob. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. Food vendors on site. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Saturday, Oct. 10

  • The annual Marjorie Brandon Award ceremony will present its award at 7 p.m. to Ignacio Diaz, local painter and sculpturer, who learned collage from Brandon herself. Entertainment by Andrew and Sarai, guitar and violin. Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Tickets: 559 625-2441 or cslvisalia.org/events
  • Tea Tasting Gala to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival by the Center for Integrated Medicine. Chinese hors d’oeuvres and moon cakes. Learn Chinese tea etiquette and the meaning of the tea ceremony. Information and tickets: 559 625-4246
  • Just Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness from 11-3 at the Visalia Mall, 2031 S. Mooney, Visalia. Pink banners, info booths and giveaways. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • Exeter Fall Festival starts at 10 a.m. with a parade on Pine Street and continues 10-4 at Exeter City Park, 314 W. Firebaugh, with vendors, live entertainment, food and family activities. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • Good Riddance: A 90s Murder Mystery at 7:30 p.m. features dinner, drinks, questionable fashion choices and murder. Follow the clues, question the suspects. Visalia Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • Dino-mite Boo Bash from 10-2 with family friendly live dinosaur encounters, vendors, treat or treat, music, activities. 2950 E. Douglas. facebook.com/events
  • Allensworth rededication at Allensworth State Park from 1-4 p.m. with historic building tours, re-enactments, food vendors, and live Allensworth is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Sunday, Oct. 11

  • Matt Stone as Elvis, recognized by Graceland, performs at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 59 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
  • Neighborhood Market in the Arbor from 10-3:30 at the International Agri Center, 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare. Dress up, get treats and visit 70 vendors. visitvisalia.com/calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 13

  • Annual Taste of Visalia invites people to walk downtown from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy bites, sips and specialties at participating stores. Tickets: downtownvisalia.com/event

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • KJUG annual Girls & Guitars at 7 p.m. will celebrate Dolly Pardon featuring Karen Hester as Dolly. Wear your rhinestones and boots. Benefits Kaweah Health Breast Center. Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Friday, Oct. 16

  • Elias Medina, a Mexican singer/songwriter whose songs have been recorded by many of Mexico’s biggest artists, performs at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • Annual Taste the Arts Festival takes over four blocks of downtown Visalia Garden Street from 10-5 with artists, music, interactive activities and food. artsconsortium.org
  • Pride Visalia celebrates its 10th anniversary from 11:30-5 featuring entertainment, food, vendors and drag artists at Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings
  • Boos & Booze Halloween Fest from 4-11:30 p.m. at Adventist Health Amphitheater, 455 E. Tulare in Tulare. A night with haunted attractions, professional scare actors, EDM dance music and food vendors. 18+ only. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • Celebrate Archeologist Month from 11-4 with Alyssa Newcomb of SJV Environmental Consulting. Learn the kinds of evidence archaeologists use to understand past peoples and places. Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove, 27000 Mooney Blvd., Visalia. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • Artist Market at Dry Creek Nursery from 9-1 lets you buy a selection of native and drought-tolerant plants and handmade goods from local artists. 35220 Dry Creek Drive, Woodlake. sequoiariverlands.org/event
  • Vintage Fall Market from 10-3 at Salty Walrus Brewing, 2415 E. Valley Oaks Dr., Visalia. Shop vintage goods, seasonal decor, woodworking, vinyl and macramé from local vendors while enjoying pizza from You Be’s, craft beer and live music from Biscuits & Gravy. visitvisalia.com/calendar
  • “Practical Magic 1” (1998) starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters will be shown free at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Oct.20-25

  • AAUW Fall Book Sale at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 109 W. Center, Visalia, sells thousands of books at low prices to provide scholarships to high school students. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Friday, Oct. 23

  • First ever Harvest Night Market in Downtown Visalia from 5:30-9 p.m. Farmers’ market, vendors, live music and beer garden. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Oct. 23 & 24

  • The Sequoia Symphony opens its season by playing the score live while the audience watches “The Pirates of the Caribbean” on the big Visalia Fox Theatre screen. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com

Saturday, Oct. 24

  • Able Inc, which provides skills for people with disabilities, hosts a Fall Festival from 11-2 with a talent showcase, vendor market, food trucks, raffle prizes and a harvest photo booth. 2505 N. Shirk Rd, Visalia. ableinc.org/events
  • Foodlink’s Harvest Festival presents the Haunted Bayou from 11-2 with free pumpkins, costume contest, planting of fall seedlings, kid-friendly haunted house, food trucks. 611 2nd, Exeter. www.allevents.in/exeter/harvest-festival

Oct 24 & 25

Tuesday, Oct. 27

  • Free entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. visitvisalia.org/calendar