- Don’t miss a thing this fall with Donna’s Calendar of Events!
Theater
“Dracula,” adapted by director Chris Mangels from the novel by Bram Stoker, runs Oct. 9-18 at the College of the Sequoias Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. www.cos.edu/theatre
“The Shai Ones,” an original play by Todd Mathenia about a doctor trying to find a cure for a plaque in a small village in 1348, runs Oct. 10-26. Barn Theatre, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. www.portervillebarntheater.com
“The Fantasticks,” a musical that focuses on two young lovers and their meddling fathers, is on stage Oct. 17-31 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia is showing paintings by Jose Soria, “Corazon Comunitario: A Milagro-Making Experience, visions of religious charms in October. 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 “Way Stations” by Dan Heskamp. The work challenges speciesism and reflects on humanity’s evolving relationship with other living beings. 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 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 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
Special events
Vossler Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, 26773 S. Mooney, Visalia, open every day Sept. 27-Nov. 1 with food vendors, carnivals, train rides and pony rides. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar
Hannegan’s Harvest Pumpkin Patch open every day Oct. 3-31. 2227 E. Noble, Visalia. 559 359-3764
Ford Farms Pumpkin Patch open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 27-Oct. 31. 22827 Rd 180, Lindsay. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar
Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch open Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 27-Oct. 26 from 10-5. With steam train, hayrides, walking trail, corn path and food trucks. Hillcrest Tree Farm, 6943 S. Reed Ave. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar
Caregiver Support Groups and Dementia Learning Centers. Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, third Tuesdays of every month 10:30-12:30; First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry, Tulare, third Mondays from 12:30-1:30; First Baptist Church, Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 SW St., Exeter, 10:30-11:30. Information: Kimberly Jensen, 559 737-7443
Events by date
Friday, Oct. 3
- 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
- A Taste of Ireland, which debuted off Broadway last season, plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main, featuring dancers from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Saturday, Oct. 4
- The unedited “The Rocky Picture Show” will be shown at 8 p.m. with an appearance by Nell Campbell, the original “Columbia” to celebrate the film’s 50th Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or www.foxvisalia.org
- 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
Tuesday, Oct. 7
- Annual Taste of Downtown from 5-8 p.m. lets you taste wine at participating downtown Visalia merchants. Tickets: downtownvisalia.com
Oct. 10 & 11
- The Sequoia Symphony performs the music live at 7 p.m. while you watch “Return of the Jedi” on the big screen at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
Saturday, Oct. 11
- Pride Visalia from 11:30-5 at Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings, features vendors, entertainment, food and drag shows. 550 429-4277 or thesourcelgbt@gmail.com
- First Annual Oktoberfest at the Salty Walrus Brewing Co., 2415 E Valley Oaks Dr, Visalia. Live music, games, bet-dressed contest. visitvisalia.org.calendar
- Country pop singer, songwriter and guitarist Brett Young perform at 8 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Casino, 1850 West St., Porterville. eaglemtncasino.com/entertainment
Sunday, Oct. 12
- TEDx brings in short, compelling talks on change and new ideas from 1-5 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Tulare County Historical Society’s BBQ & fundraiser at 3:30 p.m. at Mooney Grove, 27000 S. Mooney, Visalia. Music by Porterville High School Studio Band. Benefits the Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove. Tickets: 559 786-4972
Tuesday, Oct 14
- Tulare County Voices at 210 W. Center, Visalia. The forum sill discuss ICE – when will the raids start in Tulare County and other immigration policy. Doors open at 6:30, forum starts at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 15
- The Sounds of Silence,” a tribute to Simon and Garfunkel, spanning the duos long career, is on stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Oct. 18
- Taste The Arts, the largest outdoor arts festival in the Valley, features three city blocks of art, culture and wellness activities from 10-5, Downtown Visalia from Garden Street Plaza to Oak Street. artsconsortium.org
- Grammy Award winning Mariachi Los Camperos performs at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 62501369 or foxvisalia.org
- Springville Apple and Arts Festival from 9-4 features apple burritos, pies, craft vendors, games, prizes. 35610 Highway 190. Facebook: Spring Apple and Arts Festival