Theater
“The Fantasticks,” a musical about two young lovers and their meddling fathers, is on stage Oct. 24-Nov.9 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
“The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s spine-tingling thriller about murders at a remote snowed-in country house, runs Nov 7-22 at Encore Theatre, 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 or www.encoretulare.org
“Murder by the Book” tells the story of Agatha Christie, who learns that every member of the Raven Society will die. Runs Nov. 7-30 at the Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org
Art shows
Arts Visalia is showing large scale art depicting armored warfare representing the human crises of violence and its psychological effects in November. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium is showing art by its members in November. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. www.artsconsortium.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is hosting its annual Members & Friends show, a display of eclectic artwork in all mediums during First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia in November and December, 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 a collective exhibit called “Disruptive Beauty; Queer Noise” which centers on joy, love, visibility and the future where community can thrive. 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 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 is showing “Winter Impressions” by the Senior Studio Group from Nov. 6-Jan. 3. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.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
Events by date
Friday, Nov. 7
- Downtown Visalia First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at the Arts Consortium, 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
- Downtown Visalia “Boots & Brews” from 6-9 p.m. at Garden Street Plaza (at Main Street). Local craft beer and music by Some Old Guys. Tickets downtownvisalia.com/event/boots-brews or 559 732-7737
Saturday, Nov. 8
- “Downtown Then and Now” is a free walking tour by historian Terry Ommen of historic buildings in Visalia hosted by Parks & Recreation. 10-12 at Garden Street Plaza and Main. visitvisalia.org/events
Sunday, Nov. 9
- “Jubilate Deo” will be performed by the Visalia Community Chorus with a 40-piece orchestra featuring unique international instruments. 2:30 p.m. at L.J. Williams Theatre, 1001 W. Main, Visalia. visitvisalia.org/events
Tuesday, Nov. 11—Veteran’s Day
- Free entry into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in honor of Veteran’s Day. visitvisalia.org/events
- Veteran’s Day Celebration at 11 a.m. at the Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove, 27000 S. Mooney, Visalia. Veterans’ color guard and musice by the Mt Whitney High School Jazz Band. Free entrance. Facebook: Veteran’s Day Celebration
- TC Connections at 210 will have a panel discussion on ground water subsidence causing land sinking at 7 p.m. 210 W. Center, Visalia
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Judy Collins with special guest, urban folk revivalist Tom Rush, perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Thursday, Nov. 13
- “One Night with Queen” features Gary Mullen as Freddie Mercury and his band at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Nov. 14
- Flicks and Flannels from 6-10 p.m. at Whitendale Park, 630 W. Beech, Visalia. Games, food trucks and a movie under the stars. Free. 559 713-4365
- Christmas Card Workshop with the Visalia Art League from 5:30-7:30 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. All materials provided. Wine and snacks. Register with Valerie Estes, 559 972-0981
- Artists’ reception for the Senior Studio Group showing “winter Impressions” from 5-7 p.m. at the Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or tularehitoricalmuseum.org
Saturday, Nov. 15
- Los Terricolas with Nestor Daniel, the legendary Venezuelan pop dance musicians, play at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Sunday, Nov. 16
- Loud Mouth Poetry Slam and Potluck at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak. Free lab session at 2 p.m. Slam at 4 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Facebook: The Loud Mouth Last Chance Slam
Wednesday, Nov. 15
- The Killer Dueling Pianos live from 6-10 p.m. at the Barrelhouse, 521 E. Main, Visalia. Two piano masters in a music battle with song requests. Facebook: The Killer Dueling Pianos Live at the Barrelhouse
Thursday, Nov. 20
- “Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet” features added elements, including puppetry and gymnastics at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 550 62501369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Nov. 21
- Family Art Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at Whitendale Community Center, 630 W. Beach, Visalia. All materials supplied. Must register at 559 713-4365
Thursday, Nov. 27—Thanksgiving
- Visalia Emergency Aid’s annual Race Against Hunger at 8 a.m. at Garden Street Plaza (at Main Street), Visalia. All proceeds benefit VEA’s food pantry. 559 732-0101 or rah@veac.org