ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Fresno Street Eats is back and this time we’ve got Loaded Fries!

We’re a new pop-up series focused on creative street food, fresh local vendors and beats from local DJs, happening at the Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company beer garden in downtown Fresno!

This ain’t any ol’ food truck night. Every event will come with limited-edition, one-night-only items dreamed up by local chefs. We’ll feature new vendors each time with rotating themes. Fresno Street Eats #2 will have a loaded fries theme — and it’s on Friday, so fry-yay!

FOOD LINEUP:
• Where’s The Food?
• Dab Tacos, LLC
• The Chicken Shack Fresno
• Haus of Cupcakes

Dj Line up:
Danny Ordaz (Danny Grekö)
Brohh T (House/Juke set)
Andi Mac
Shant P
Yo Isaac
more vendors to be announced soon.

Fresno Street Eats runs from 5-10 p.m. and is open to all ages. There’s no cover charge.

Inquiries: fresnostreeteats@gmail.com

Fulton Live Takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month in Downtown Fresno.

The future of music in Fresno is beginning…

Every month a specific genre of music will be selected. Bands who play the selected genre of music will be featured at “Fulton Live Venues”. Supporters will come out to eat, drink, socialize and enjoy the live music at multiple locations on Fulton St.

Click here for more information or visit their facebook page.

FULTON LIVE DATES

| May 18 | June 22 | July 20 | August 24 | September 21 | October 19 | November 23 | December 28 | January 25, 2019 | February 15, 2019 | March 15, 2019 | April 19, 2019 |

CURRENT VENUES

| Frank’s Place | Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company | Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant | Broadway Event Center | Hop PK | Joes Steak House | Chicken Shack | Pacific Southwest Building | Take 3 |

Check out the Spotify playlist of Fresno artists

Join us to show your support for the many men and women in law enforcement who give so much of themselves, every day, to make our city a safe place to live, work, and thrive.

You don’t have to risk your life day in and day out to keep our community safe. All you have to do is support those who do. Stand up and…Run for Blue!

===========ABOUT THE EVENT==================

-LARGE 3-inch spinning medal
-Support Blue Run Shirt (long sleeve)
-FREE food (Krispy Kreme, Dutch Bros, and more)
-FREE Parking (Inside Woodward Park!)
-Tons of LEO vendors! Along with Fresno PD tactical units, Skywatch, Mounted Patrol, K9, Recruiting, Motors, and SWAT.

-The 10K Run is a chipped run and 1st through 3rd place runners will receive PRIZE in their age category

-Event: 2 Mile – Run/Walk
-Event: 10K – Run
-Event: 10K – Competitive Uniform Division (Sworn Officers Only)
-Event: Virtual Run

Don’t wait, sign up NOW:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Fresno/SupportBlue

#SupportBlueFresno

Please join FLYP at Señor Ají Peruvian Bistro for our February Mixer! We look forward to a fun evening of networking, complimentary appetizers, and drinks on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. This event is FREE to attend.

Our mixers are a great opportunity to mingle with other young professionals, make friends, and learn about F.L.Y.P. These monthly events are always open to ALL PROFESSIONALS. Any age. Any field. There will be a no-host bar and complimentary appetizers (courtesy of Señor Ají Peruvian Bistro).

Don’t forget to bring a business card because we will have a raffle drawing that evening!

Please join FLYP at Señor Ají Peruvian Bistro for our February Mixer! We look forward to a fun evening of networking, complimentary appetizers, and drinks on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. This event is FREE to attend.

Our mixers are a great opportunity to mingle with other young professionals, make friends, and learn about F.L.Y.P. These monthly events are always open to ALL PROFESSIONALS. Any age. Any field. There will be a no-host bar and complimentary appetizers (courtesy of Señor Ají Peruvian Bistro).

Don’t forget to bring a business card because we will have a raffle drawing that evening!

Everyone is welcome to come by, mingle, and learn about Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals and our board members.

To expedite your check in that evening, please RSVP online in advance: http://bit.ly/feb19mixer

The 22nd Annual Blossom Trail Run is on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Start times Vary based on the race you choose.

Race takes place rain or shine. There are a wide variety of race options for racers of all walks of life ages 2 to 75+.

Registration is available on-line is available by clicking here.

Child races are only $5 and are sponsored by Supervisor Buddy Mendes. Sanger Unified School District

Students $ 10 on race day 3/2/19.

Adults $30 by 3/1 and $40 on race day 3/2/19

The Blossom Trail 10K is a flat course that takes runners through Sanger’s charming downtown and through the outskirts of town where the blossoms overflow. Participants then return and finish on 7th Street near the start line. Awards Ceremony will be at the Measure C Stage following each race.

Join the Sanger Chamber of Commerce for the “Annual Blossom Days Festival” beginning at 9 am on Saturday, March 2nd. Highlights include a special car show, food & novelty booths, live entertainment, arts & crafts, face painting and other activities for youth.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
Thur. February 28
Fleet Feet Sports 9447 N. Fort Washington Rd #106 Fresno, CA 93720
1-7pm

Friday March 1st
City Annex (1789 Jensen Ave, Sanger)
1-8pm

As always, we need volunteers to help with the event and there are opportunities for donors and sponsors to partner with the event as well, contact Joaquin Zamora in the Parks & Recreation office located at City Hall, (1700 Seventh Street) 876-6300 ext. 1430 or recinfo@ci.sanger.ca.us.

March 2, 2019

The 30th Annual Blossom Bike Ride will take place on March 2, 2019 and offers three different routes. As the mileage gets longer, the route provides more of a challenge. The 20 mile route offers more scenic landscapes for your viewing pleasure.

Register here.

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Join us on a fun, exciting adventure! River Buddies Weekend Explorers takes your child on a journey like no other. As they adopt their new role of explorer, your child will go on a nature walk along the Hidden Homes Trail, sing fun and exciting songs, listen to a story about that day’s program theme, and participate in both a craft and hands on activity that are educational and fun! Your child will learn all about the local environment and animals that reside with us here at the River Center.

This program will focus on the Pond Pals theme:

• Hidden Homes Nature Trail: observe the many plants and animals that live on site and visit several larger-than-life animal homes along the way.
• Story and Song Time: learn about the life cycle of a frog, observe models of different life cycle stages, and sing a song about life as an amphibian.
• Pond Life Exploration: get up close to the wildlife that live in the cistern pond on the River Center property; use nets to catch frogs and fish and observe them up close before releasing them.
• Build-A-Pond Craft: create your very own pond magnet for a froggy friend to live in.

This adventure requires your child to be between the ages of 3 ½ to 6. Please note that there is a $8.00 fee per child and advanced registration with online payment is required for participation (please only select the number of CHILD participants when registering).

We will be meeting at the Picnic Area at the River Center (11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA.) The program commences at 9:00 am, so be sure to arrive in time to check in and complete a name tag and liability waiver for your child(ren).  Please note that parents will be required to stay on the River Center property for the duration of the trip, and are encouraged to take part in the activities.

Please be sure to dress your child in clothing suitable for a morning outside, such as long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.  We invite you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on site after the program is completed.

Location:

River Parkway Trust – River Center
11605 Old Friant Road
Fresno, 93730

Phone: 559-248-8480 

$8/child

Come celebrate International Women’s Day with Women Techmakers Fresno at our 6th annual conference! We will have talks on Machine Learning, Web Development, Design, Workshops to make wearable electronics and more. All genders, ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend and contribute to the event. Advance tickets are on the website and tickets will be sold at the door.
Where to Buy Tickets: https://iwd.wtmfresno.com
Event Date: March 9, 2019
Event Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Event Location: Bitwise South Stadium 700 Van Ness Ave.
Event Cost: $15.00

The ONLY event in the Central Valley that is breaking taboos!

We are excited to finally announce our line up of speakers for our March 9th RAWWTalks, Nourishing your Inner Strength. We present to you two absolutely amazing women who are making major moves, locally and regionally (and beyond).

Davina Ferreira, is the Founder & CEO of ALEGRIA MAGAZINE, a bilingual magazine turned highly-influential multi-faceted media brand and author of Finding My Alegria, a beautiful coming-of-age poetic memoir. A true Latina powerhouse who has overcome major roadblocks. We are thrilled to bring her to the Central Valley and share some of that #alegria and #wisdom with our CV women. I know many of us here love her work. ♥

Nikki Henry is known for her local (Fresno) leadership work through Ladies Leading Ladies. As Founder & CEO she’s worked hard to build a reputable brand that works to engage, empower, and equip women to grow as supportive leaders through training, coaching, and community. We are excited to have Nikki share more of her personal survival journey with us and how she’s thrived throughout.

We continue to break taboos and barriers by willingly talking about the things that are not always talked about openly. We are going deep with topics of anxiety, abuse, self-doubt, and much more! This will be epic, and this will be #RAWW. Tickets go on sale now!

When: March 9, 2019 from 6:00pm -12:00am
Where: The Grand 1401, 1401 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721
Cost: $45 – $600
Buy Tickets Here: http://www.fresnoadultprom.com
Details: Clear your calendar – You’re cordially invited to a royal experience in Downtown Fresno. The Grand Royale will be an enchanted night where each guest is a King and Queen. This is a 21+ event.

Fresno Adult Prom is a formal event experience, bringing together professionals, enthusiasts, and tastemakers alike for an evening of elegance, class, and nostalgia. For those who have never had the chance to attend the prom in high school, they will have the opportunity to fulfill that teenage dream. For those that went to the prom, they have an opportunity to relive that special night as adults.

Join us on March 9, 2019, at The Grand 1401 Ballroom on Fulton Street.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Cocktail Hour – For all VIP and guests with tables. Arrive at six o’clock to socialize with other guests and get the first shots on the Red Carpet.

Red Carpet hours are from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

7:00pm – 8:00pm: The Royal Dinner – For all VIP and guests with tables. A curated selection of fresh meats, produce, and seasonings from a local gourmet chef will be prepared and served to you buffet style.

Dinner is included with all VIP and Table ticket purchases.

8:00pm – 12:00am: The Royal Dance – The royal dance commences. All guests will start to flood in for a night to royal festivities. There will be a full bar, loft lounge, and a Photo Suite and photographer onsite to capture your special moments at The Grand Royale.

Photos can be purchased and printed onsite.

A night of elegant vibes and sweet nostalgia await you at The Grand Royale.

Held every year at The Grand 1401 Ballroom on Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno.

More information is available at fresnoadultprom.com

Looking for a truly unique dining experience unlike any other? You won’t want to miss the return of Dining in the Dark on Saturday, March 9; an exciting culinary event happening right here in Fresno.

This is more than just a meal; it’s an exceptional and remarkable three-course extravagant dining opportunity in a pitch-dark environment as your senses of taste, sound, smell and touch are heightened, creating an unforgettable sensory experience … and it only happens once a year!

The evening includes a cocktail hour followed by a gourmet dinner hosted by special guest ABC30 Emmy-winning reporter Liz Harrison.

This annual benefit supports Valley Center for the Blind’s programs, which for 45 years have empowered people in the Central Valley who are blind and visually impaired. You’ll dine knowing you’re also helping your neighbors in need here in the Central Valley.

Dining in the Dark
Saturday, March 9, 2019
7 PM – Cocktail Hour
8:30 PM – Dining in the Dark
With Special Guest: ABC30 Emmy-winning Reporter Liz Harrison
At the historic T.W. Patterson Building
2014 Tulare Street
Fresno, California 93721

Buy tickets here: https://vcbdininginthedark2019.eventbrite.com

Share this experience with someone you care about and make it a date, a party for your coworkers, or dinner for your family and friends. Contact Valley Center for the Blind Board President for further information and to reserve a seat or table: 559-360-8633 or jessica@r2ri.com

Join us on a fun, exciting adventure! River Buddies Weekend Explorers takes your child on a journey like no other. As they adopt their new role of explorer, your child will go on a nature walk along the Hidden Homes Trail, sing fun and exciting songs, listen to a story about that day’s program theme, and participate in both a craft and hands on activity that are educational and fun! Your child will learn all about the local environment and animals that reside with us here at the River Center.

This trip will focus on our Bird Buddies theme, including:

• Hidden Homes Nature Trail Hike: practice observing and identifying real birds on the pond at the center of the trail and visit larger than life bird habitats.
• Bird Mask Craft: participants make their own bird mask to take home.
• Bird Beak Buffet: learn about bird beak adaptations by mimicking feeding habits of different bird species.
• Story Time: visit the ‘bird room’ in the historic 1880s Ranch House to listen to a story and interact with real bird nests.

This adventure requires your child to be between the ages of 3 ½ to 6. Please note that there is a $8.00 fee per child and advanced registration with online payment is required for participation (please only select the number of child participants when registering).

We will be meeting at the Picnic Area at the River Center (11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA.) The program commences at 9:00 am, so be sure to arrive in time to check in and complete a name tag and liability waiver for your child(ren).  Please note that parents will be required to stay on the River Center property for the duration of the trip, and are encouraged to take part in the activities.

Please be sure to dress your child in clothing suitable for a morning outside, such as long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.  We invite you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on site after the program is completed.

Location: 11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730-93730

It’s time for Downtown Fresno’s biggest and best annual block party! FresYes Fest returns Saturday, March 23 and it’s going to be better than ever.

We’re filling the streets with the best live music, food trucks and vendors that Fresno has to offer, all centered about the Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. beer garden at Fulton and Inyo. Oh, and of course there will be plenty of that great T-S beer.

You can expect more than 10,000 people, dozens of food trucks, a full day of live music, plenty of vendors and exclusive beer releases. We’re expanding the festival grounds again to accommodate more people and make FresYes Fest 2019 the most fun you’ll have this year in Downtown Fresno.

Best of all, FresYes Fest is free to attend and open to all ages.

MUSIC LINEUP:
• Fashawn
• Eighteen Hundreds
• Rockville
• Deja Blues
• Boom Boom Brady
• and The BOX closing out the night

Keep an eye on this page for our beer and food truck lineups.

And tell your friends, because they’re not going to want to miss FresYes Fest 2019 either.

For inquiries: fresyesfestvendors@gmail.com

Join us for a fun evening that includes Raffle Prizes, an Appetizing Dinner and a Dessert Auction. During the evening we will have a Silent and Live Auctions with some items donated from area Restaurants, Retail stores and special one of a kind items not available to the general public. You will also enjoy our panel of community leaders that will be talking to our Master of Ceremonies Jim Franklin and how God’s role plays in their day to day work and life. Our panel includes Lorne Bell, Linda Duncan, Marvell French, Richie Shehadey, and Bill Smittcamp. Pastor Jimmy Foote will provide live music during the pre-dinner activities. Proceeds from sponsorship and attendees will benefit the faith-based work of CBMC Fresno and CBWC Fresno.