Tulare County Weekly Calendar

Live Theater

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

Encore Theatre presents “A Few Good Men,” a gripping courtroom drama focusing on the court-martial of two U.S. Marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier, Nov. 6-21. 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 or www.encoretulare.org

Barn Theatre is putting on “Ride the Cyclone,” Nov. 13-29. A hilarious and outlandish story about six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. It asks the questions: What makes a life well-lived? Who deserves to have a second chance? 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com

Enchanted Playhouse performs “The Frog Prince,” about an arrogant royal who is turned into an amphibian by a powerful witch, Nov. 13-22 at the Visalia Rotary Theater, 330 S. Dollner. www.enchantedplayhouse.org

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. or by calling. 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 will host a Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit by senior studio artists Nov. 12-Jan. 2. 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

Porterville College Art Gallery presents “Firewatch,” ceramic works by Pascual “Paco” Arriaga, Oct 5-29. Open Mondays-Thursdays 12-4 p.m. 100 E. College Ave., Porterville.

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

AAUW Annual Fall Book Sale from 10-6 on Oct. 20-25 at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center. Raises money for college scholarships. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar

Events by date

Friday, Oct. 23

  • First ever Harvest Night Market in Downtown Visalia from 5:30-9 p.m. includes farmers’ market, vendors, live music and beer garden. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • Two shows at the Tulare County Office of Education Planetarium & Science Center. “Phantom of the Universe” at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. about dark matter and “One Day on Mars” at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. about the Red Planet’s icy dunes. 11535 Ave. 264 at Mooney Blvd. Tickets: 559 733-6433 of tcoe.org/planetarium

Oct. 23 & 24

  • The Sequoia Symphony opens its season at 7 p.m. by playing the score live while the audience watches “The Pirates of the Caribbean” on the big Visalia Fox Theatre screen, 300 W. Main. 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
  • Tulare Kings Writers will be reading from their books and signing copies from 2-4 p.m. at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak. 559 739-0905 or artsvisalia.org

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

Friday, Oct. 30

  • Downtown Visalia Trick or Treat from 3-6 p.m. for participating stores. Free family event. Bring your own bag. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • After the Downtown Trick or Treat, the Visalia Fox Theatre will show “Monsters Inc.” (2001), an animated comedy about monsters who generate energy by scaring children, at 7 p.m. Free. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
  • Mini pumpkin painting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Farmersville Library, 623 N. Avery. Wear your costume and get some candy. Free. facebook.com/FarmersvilleBranch

Saturday, Oct. 31

  • Tales from the Tomb at 10 a.m. at the Visalia Cemetery. Meet remarkable characters for Tulare County’s past who are buried in the cemetery, recreated by local actors. 1300 W. Goshen Ave. 559 786-4972 or visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • ImagineU hosts its annual Trick or Treat Village from 3-6 p.m. Free family event with local businesses providing the treats. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Sunday, Nov. 1

  • The Visalia Fox Theatre celebrates Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a free showing at 4 p.m. of “Coco” (2017) an animated film about a young musician who travels to the magical land of his ancestors. 308 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Thursday, Nov. 5

  • “Home Alone” (1990) will be shown free at 6 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre. The classic holiday film with Macaulay Culkin defending his home when his parents leave him behind by mistake. 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Friday, Nov. 6

  • 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

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • Visalia Community Chorus and College of the Sequoias choirs present Music for Hope and Unity including Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem” at 7 p.m. at L.J. Williams Theatre, 1001 W. Main, Visalia. visitvisalia.org.calendar
  • Tulare County Bonsai Club Fall Expo from 10-4 will show how to cultivate and style these miniature trees. Marriott Hotel, 300 S. Court, Visalia. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • 1st Saturday in Three Rivers features open studios, food and art shows from 11-5. Pick up a map and schedule at Kaweah Arts, 41841 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198) or the Three Rivers Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Dr. 559 799-1473 or 1stsaturdaytr.com
  • Bari Olive Oil Harvest Festival from 9-3 will show the milling process and have tasting of olive oil fresh off the spigot. 40063 Road 56, Dinuba. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Nov. 7 & 8

  • Fanfinity-Com from 9-5 is a new Comic-Com style event for all things imaginative. Includes a Saturday Masquerade Ball at 7 p.m. International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare. visitvisalia.org/calendar

Thursday, Nov. 12

  • The Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet returns to the Visalia Fox Theatre at 7 p.m. Acrobatic dancing to the traditional Tchaikovsky music. 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
  • The Tulare City Historic Museum hosts a holiday cookie reception from 5-7 p.m. to open their Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit. 559 686-2074 or tularehistoricalmuseum.org

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • Visalia Remembered: A Guided Cemetery Walk from 10-12. Discover the lives, legacies and stories of pioneers and community leaders who shaped Visalia. West Goshen & North Giddings, Visalia. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • 1852 Fallfest from 11-4 features craft brewers, local makers, food trucks and activities at 1852 Visalia, 707 W. Murray. visitvisalia.org/calendar
  • Cristela Alonzo, comedian, writer and actress, traces her journey from humble beginnings at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org

Monday, Nov. 16

  • Tales of Exeter & Beyond features “Exeter’s Four Hospitals” at 7 p.m. CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter), 125 South B St. 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org