Theater
“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
“Nunsense,” the hilarious comedy spoof about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is being performed by the Three Rivers Players on Dec. 4-7 at The Community Presbyterian Church, 43410 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198). Dinner theater Friday and Saturday. 559 561-4154
“The Lion King Jr.” will be presented by the Barn Theater from Dec. 5-21 with classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated film. 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portvillebarntheater.com
“The Children’s Nutcracker” is on stage Dec. 5-7 at Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood. The story of young Clara and her magical dream. 550 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com
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 Art Gallery is displaying 3-D “Perpetual Shifts” through Nov. 21. 915 S. Mooney, Visalia, Room 214 (downstairs) in the Kaweah Building. Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-4., Fridays by appointment www.facebook.com/College of the Sequoias art gallery
Tulare City Historical Museum is showing “Winter Impressions” by the Senior Studio Group and train exhibit from Nov. 6-Jan. 3. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
On-going events
- Christmas fun from Dec. 4-7 each evening from 5-7 p.m. at Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park in Tulare. Pictures with Santa, kids’ activities, carolers, hot chocolate, tree lighting. tularechamber.org
- Holiday market at Kaweah Oaks Preserve from Dec. 5-7 with artisan vendors, food, holiday music and hayrides 29979 Road 182, Exeter. 558 738-0211 or visitvisalia.com
Events by date
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
Saturday, Nov. 22
- Dueling pianos at 1852 Visalia from 6-9 p.m. 707 W. Murray. 559 747-6-1852 or 1852visalia.com
- Three Rivers Holiday Bazaar from 9-4 at the Memorial Building, 43490 Sierra Dr. Highway 198). Gifts by local artisans, prizes, lunch. 3rbazaar@gmail.com or 559 799-1473
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
Sunday, Nov. 30
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:45 p.m. at Lincoln Oval Park, Court and Main streets, Visalia. Refreshments, entertainment and meeting with Santa. 559-713-4365
Monday, Dec. 1
- Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade begins at 6:30 on Main Street Visalia. visitvisalia.com
Thursday, Dec. 4
- Tulare Christmas Parade begins at 5 p.m. at 306 E. King Ave., ending at Zumwalt Park with tree lighting, pictures with Santa and kids’ activities. tularechamber.com
Friday, Dec. 5
- 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
Dec. 5 & 6
- The movie “Elf” will be played at the Visalia Fox Theatre at 7 p.m. while the Sequoia Symphony plays all the music to the film. 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
Saturday, Dec. 6
- Christmas at the Plaza from 12-3 at Garden Plaza, Main and Plaza streets, Visalia. Holiday treats and market and pictures with Santa. Train rides from 1-3 p.m. 559 732-7737
- 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
Sunday, Dec. 7
- Holiday market at Kaweah Oaks Preserve, 29979 Road 182, Exeter. Handmade gifts, food, beer, wine, live music, photo spots and hayrides. 559 738-0211 or visitvisalia.com/calendar
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Adaptive Santa Visits for children with special needs from 4-7 p.m. at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust. Must reserve a time at 559 713-4365
Saturday, Dec. 13
- Three Rivers Jazzaffair’s Annual Christmas Party from 12-4 featuring the St. John’s Riverboard Band. Bring a snack to share. Memorial Building, 43490 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198). threeriversjazzaffair.com
- The North Pole Market International Agri-Center from 10-5 with over 150 local makers, food, music, Santa pictures and letter writing station. 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare. visitvisalia.org/calendar
Sunday, Dec. 14
- “An Irish Christmas” at 2 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre features holiday carols and Irish dancing with award-winning dancers from River Dance and Lord of the Dance. 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- 100th Annual Trek to the National Christmas Tree, the Gen. Grant Tree in Kings National Park at 2 p.m. Free entry. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar