Tulare County Weekly Calendar

Theatre

Shakespeare in the Park presents “Love’s Labour’s Lost” on Sept. 4 & 6 and 11 &13 by the Lindsay Community Theater at the Sweet Brier Plaza Stage, 139 Sweetbrier Ave. About four friends who vow to avoid women. Free. www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com

“The Phantom Tollbooth,” about a boy who must save princesses Rhyme and Reason, runs Sept. 19-28 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com

“The Woman in Black,” billed as the most brilliantly effective spine-chiller, is on stage at Encore Theatre, 324 South N, Tulare, from Sept. 12-27. www.encoretulare.org 

Art shows

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Arts Visalia showcases the Japanese Chigiri-e torn paper art of Hiroshima survivor Reiko Nakamura Yoshimoto and Chinese calligraphy by Margaret Moholt from Sept. 4-27. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org

Arts Consortium is showing “Voices from the Fields,” a collection of work from the Tierra Mia 2024 festival celebrating the diversity of Central Valley farmworker communities, through October. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. www.artsconsortium.org

Brandon-Mitchell Gallery hosts artwork in all mediums by the newly revived Visalia Art League during First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia in September and October, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia, 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.org  

The Oval Gallery is showing “Fun Size,” which features 2D and 3D media, ranging from small to large scale, in September. 808 N. Court. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery

College of the Sequoias Art Gallery is showing “Distant Line,” works by Lijun Chao and Andy Holliday through Sept. 24. 915 S Mooney, Visalia, Kaweah Building Room 214 (ground floor). Open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-5 and Fridays 10-4. www.facebook.com/COSartgallery

College of the Sequoias Library is displaying “Pigments of Perception,” works by Krista Fulbright, Anne Austin Smith and Shawn Michelle Smith, through October. 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Open Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays, 7:30-4, Saturdays 10-2. www.facebook.com/COSartgallery

Tulare City Historical Museum presents Manuel Abed’s “Coming Home Again” collection of paintings Sept. 4-Oct. 11. 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 “Sights & Sounds,” paintings and music by Heidi Steinman and Aaron Gomes, from July 12-Sept. 28. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10-4 (closed 12-12:30) and Sat & Sun 12-4. 125 South B St. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org

The Lindsay Museum & Gallery presents “Light, Land and Legacy,” a new exhibition exploring the enduring impact of landscape painting in California by plein air artist Edgar Payne. Runs Sept. 13-Nov. 7. Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. 165 N Gale Hill. www.lindsaymuseumandgallery.org

Lindsay Museum and Gallery is honoring Lindsay High School’s outstanding alumni whose exceptional accomplishments include rock and roll, scientists, an Olympic gold medalist and the medical field. Runs September-October on Fridays 12-4 or by appointment. 165 N. Gale Hill. 559 310-4109

Kings Art Center, 605 N. Douty, Hanford, features paintings by Marty Weekley through Sept. 27. Open Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5 and Saturdays 10-3. www.kingsartcenter.org  

Special events

The Tulare County Fair runs Sept. 10-14 at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 South K, Tulare, featuring a parade on Wednesday, carnival rides, food, livestock and concerts. First concert on Wednesday features south rock icons 38 Special. www.tcfair.org

Dark Sky Festival from Sept 12-14 at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Experience natural darkness with tours, star gazing and speakers. www.visitvisalia.com/calendar

Events by date   

Tuesday, Sept. 9

  • Nashville rising star Matt Cooper with Nick Slater at the KJUG free concert series at 6:30 p.m. at Hanford Civic Park, 400 N Douty. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Thursday, Sept. 11

  • Reception for the Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit from 5-7 p.m. at the Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. tularehistoricalmuseum.org

Saturday, Sept. 13

  • El Grito from 12-5 p.m. at Recreation Park, 1016 W. Center, Visalia. Enjoy a car show, folklorico dancers, live entertainment, music, food and drawings. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • The Mighty Oak Chorus presents “Youth Harmony Explosion” of local students and a performance by the Seventh Variety Quartet at 7 p.m. College of the Sequoias Theatre, 609 S Mooney, Visalia. visaliamightyoakchorus.org
  • “Echoes of Exeter” Cemetery Walk will feature costumed actors (some family descendants) bringing early Exeter history to life from 9-11 a.m. at 719 E. Marinette Ave. Tickets at CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter), 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org
  • Opening reception for the artists featured in “Light, Land and Legacy,” which explores the enduring impact of landscape painting in California, from 5-8 p.m. at the Lindsay Museum & Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill. lindsaymuseumandgallery.com

Sunday, Sept. 14

  • Annual Woodlake Mariachifest from 5-10 p.m. with live music, food trucks, family activities. Free. Woodlake City Park, 140 N Magnolia, Woodlake. cityofwoodlake.com

Friday, Sept. 19

Saturday, Sept. 20

  • One of these Nights recreates the harmonic sounds of The Eagles at 7:30 p.m. at The Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 62501369 or foxvisalia.org
  • Young Eagles provides an introductory flight with a volunteer pilot to youth 8-17 from 8-9 a.m. Pre-registration required. eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flight
  • History of Tulare Lake 1850-1940 is the topic of Michael Semas’ talk at 5 p.m. at the Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare, Tulare. 559 686-2075 or tularehistoricalmuseum.org

Friday, Sept. 26

Saturday, Sept. 27

Sunday, Sept. 28

  • 3rd Annual Witches Picnic from 10-3 at Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S. Mooney, Visalia. Buy your witches’ attire, Tarot, photos, make ‘n take crafts, food. visitvisalia.org/calendar