Community theater
Shakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing,” a comedy about love and hidden identities, runs at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia, Sept. 6-22. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “School of Rock” runs Sept. 27-Oct. 12 at Encore Theatre, 324 South N St., Tulare. About a failed rock star who turns a school class into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band. www.encoretulare.org
Reefer Madness: The Musical, the over-the-top satire of the negative effects of marijuana on society, is performed Oct. 3-12 by College of the Sequoias, 915 S. Mooney. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Performing Arts
Smooth Sailing, an original musical comedy lobby show about a dinner boat that tries to save its sinking business by putting on a karaoke cabaret. One weekend only, Oct 4-6 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia is displaying in September a show by photographer Gerardo Vázquez that draws you into the harsh reality our unhoused population faces day after day. 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 it annual Members & Friends Show featuring a variety of paintings, photography and other art. Open September and October 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.org
College of the Sequoias Art Gallery is featuring a faculty and staff exhibit through Sept. 27. 915 S. Mooney, Kaweah Building, room 215 (downstairs). Open Tues & Thurs 10-4, Wed 10-5. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
The Oval Gallery is showing the printed artwork created during the interactive First Friday art walk through September. 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 celebrates Hispanic History Month, honoring the culture and history of Tulare’s Hispanic communities, Sept. 5-Oct. 19. 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Tulare City Historical Museum is showing a photography exhibit by Don LeBaron from Sept. 5-Oct. 5. 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
Lindsay Art Museum & Gallery is showing “Juntos” (Together) with works by Antonio Cuellar of Farmersville and Juan Carlos from southern California about their cultural heritage and contemporary life. Also a display of realistic portraits of women by Julio Oseguera Jimenez from Chiapas, Mexico. Open Fridays 12-4 and by appointment, Sept. 7 to Oct. 4. 165 N. Gale Hill. www.lindsayartassociation.org or 559 359-6393
Events by date
Wednesday, Sept. 18
- The Celtic Thunder Odyssey, a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, will sing lush Irish harmonies at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Thursday, Sept. 19
- Newsboys Worldwide Revival Tour comes to the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main, singing their Christian music hits at 7 p.m. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Sept. 20
- Oktoberfest sponsored by the Visalia Chamber of Commerce begins at 7:30 at Vossler Farms, 26773 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia. Food, beer, wine and entertainment. visalichamber.org/oktoberfest
Saturday, Sept. 21
- “The Man in Black,” a tribute to Johnny Cash. 8 p.m. at Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore. 800 514-3849 or tachipalace.com
- 23rd Annual Blues & Roots Festival from 5-10 p.m. at Hanford Civic Park, 160 Court St. With Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers, Evan Thomas Blues Band, Square One and Motel Drive. Bring your dancing shoes and chairs. Facebook: 23rd Annual Blues & Roots Festival
Saturday, Sept 28
- Beyond the Binary Festival from 12-3 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia, features local nonbinary artists, an interactive resource fair, free food and diverse experiences. Free. Hosted by The Source LGBT+ Center. 559 429-4277
- Comedian Brandon Vestal is at the 210 Café, 210 W. Center, at 7:30 p.m.
- Tribute to China Alley’s Moon Festival from 12-5 p.m. will feature the Cal Poly Lion Dancers, Fresno Gumyo Taiko Drummers, bonsai and origami displays. Carnegie Museum, 109 E. Eighth St., Hanford. The museum’s exhibit of Asian history and culture will be open. Facebook: Tribute to China Alley Moon Festival
Sunday, Sept. 29
- “Back to WY Tour” featuring Wynonna Judd singing her Debut and Sophomore albums at 8 p.m. at Eagle Mount Casino, 1850 W. St., Porterville. www.eaglemtncasino.com
- Ghost tours of the Visalia Fox Theatre at 6 p.m. (kid friendly), 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 12 midnight. 300 W. Main St. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Oct. 4
- National Night Out is hosted 5-8 p.m. by the Visalia Police Department and City of Visalia to heighten crime and drug prevention. Demonstrations, carnival games and food vendors Riverway Sports Park, 3611 Dinuba Blvd. 559 713-4147
Saturday, Oct. 5
- 2nd Annual Bratoberfest from 1-6 p.m.at the Exeter Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah, features sausage makers, 20 breweries and food trucks, plus brat-making and beerstein-holding contests. instagram.com/exeterlionsbrewfest
- 18th Annual Buzzard Festival at 6 p.m. outdoors at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville, features country/folk music by Pretty Sad Songs from San Francisco and local group The Eights Music. Free. Bring chairs. Facebook: Barn Theater Porterville
Oct 5 & 6
- 45th Annual Renaissance of Kings Faire on Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5 at Hanford Civic Park, 400 N. Douty, Hanford. Jousts, feasts and artisan crafts. Facebook: Renaissance of Kings Faire
Monday, Oct. 7
- “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” (1946), about a man who returns from WWII and discovers friends want him to disappear, will be shown at 6 p.m. as part of the Exeter Center for Art, Culture and History (CACHE) Film Noir Series. Free. Vintage attire encouraged. 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org/events
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Annual Taste of Downtown Visalia from 5-8 p.m. Food specials and samples from Downtown restaurants. downtownvisalia.com/event
Saturday, Oct 12
- Annual Superhero 5K walk/run and kid’s race sponsored by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Begins 6:30 a.m. at Tulare Outlets, 1407 Retherford St, Tulare. casatulareco.org/events-2
- 8th Annual Pride Visalia Festival from 11-4 at Valley Strong Ballpark, 300 N. Giddings, features Kenny Metcalf as the early Elton John, and singers Caroline Kingsbury and Blade Trip. Food and drinks. Hosted by The Source LGBT+. pridevisalia.org
- Spooktacular Carnival from 11-1 at the Tulare Public Library, 475 North M St. features carnival games for kids 3 & up and teens, plus activities for all ages. Costumes encouraged. Free. Facebook: Spooktacular Carnival