Theater
“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
Annual Holiday Cabaret from Dec. 12-14 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. Local singers performing holiday favorites. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia transforms into a holiday boutique in December, filled with locally crafted gifts by dozens of local artisans. 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. 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 “La Psique” (The Psyche), artwork that explores oniric (dream-like delirium) environments and introspective analysis of emotions, experiences and life from a female perspective. 808 N. Court. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery
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
CACHE (The Center for Art, Culture & History) is showing “Still at It,” California oil landscapes by Christine Crozier and Martin Weekly, from Dec. 4-27. Open Fridays 1:30-4, Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 12-4. 125 South B, Exeter. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org
Kings Art Center features its Winter Art Show and Market of local handmade goods through Dec. 27. 605 N Douty, Hanford. Open Wednesdays-Fridays’ 12-5, Saturdays 10-3. 605 N. Douty, Hanford. 559 584-1065 or www.kingsartcenter.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
- Winter Wonderland runs 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Dec. 10-14 at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, South K St., Tulare. Christmas lights, movies, crafts and treats. tcfair.org/winter-wonderland
- Historic Holiday from 12-3 on Dec 19-21 at the Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove, 27000 S. Mooney, Visalia. Story time, pictures with Santa, model trains, food & drink. visitvisalia.org/calendar
Events by date
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
- Reception for “Still at It,” California oil landscapes by Christine Crozier and Martin Weekly, from 4-8 p.m. at CACHE (The Center for Art, Culture & History), 125 South B, Exeter. 559 592-5900 or cache-exeter.org
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
- Holiday Fair featuring homemade crafts, jewelry, food , chair massage and decorations from 1-4 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Get a chair massage and buy gift certificates. 559 625-2441 or cslvisalia.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
Sunday, Dec. 7
- American Legion Makers Market from 10-3 at the Exeter Veteran’s Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah. 25 vendors, food and music. Instagram: crafty_move
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Tulare County Voices at 210 traditionally features historian Terry Ommen as its December speaker. This year he discusses the history of The Depot, followed by information on Visalia Heritage’s goal to buy it and turn it into a Visalia museum. 7 p.m. at 210 W. Center, Visalia. visaliaheritage.org
- 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
Friday, Dec. 12
- “The Polar Express” will be shown free at 6 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Free photos with Santa from 3-6 p.m. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Saturday, Dec. 13
- Jazzaffair’s Annual Christmas Party in Three Rivers 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
- Meet & greet Santa from 12-4 at the Tulare City Historical Museum, 444. W. Tulare Ave, Tulare. And see the train exhibit. 559 686-2074 or tularehistoricalmuseum.org
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. visitvisalia.org/calendar
- Christmas Market from 11-4 at Visalia Rawhide Ballpark, 300 N. Giddings. Over 50 vendors, food, music, Santa. Instagram: itsaneighborhoodthing