Live Theater
The Kings Players present “The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s famous thriller about people trapped in a snowstorm getting killed one after another, from Aug. 14-30. Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org
Art shows
Arts Visalia exhibits “Young at Art Youth Exhibit,” showing art by summer youth classes in August. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium displays “Splendora—Born from Beneath,” acrylics and mixed media by Dalila Nehulosa exploring symbolism, folklore and mythology. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. www.artsconsortium.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing “Art of Many Colors,” an eclectic collection of paintings and collage by the King County Art League, in July and August. Open during the First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.com
The Oval Gallery is featuring “Where Memories Reflect” by Derek Long-Estrada, a Central Valley painter and tattoo artist. 808 N. Court. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery
Tulare City Historical Museum has on display “Con Fervor,” a celebration of the Mexican/Latino culture from Aug. 6-Sept. 12. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter) is showing “Moments” by local artist Miguel Pujol, acrylic paintings that show quiet moments and shared experiences. Open July 11-Sept. 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
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 [email protected]
Ongoing events
Visit 21 Tulare and Kings Counties Museums from Memorial Day to Labor Day during the Summer Museum Passport Program and get your passport signed at each. List of participating museums at www.mctkc.org, the Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove or the Arts Consortium, 300 E. Oak, Visalia.
New Location for Season Wednesday Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday this summer from 8-11:30 a.m. at Shannon Ranch Quail Park, 3440 W. Flagstaff, Visalia. www.visitvisalia.org/calendar
Events by date
Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Sensory-free free showing of Disney’s animated “Cars” (2006) at 1 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Free. Dimmed lights, lower volumes to prevent overstimulation. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Thursday, Aug. 6
- Artists’ reception for “Con Fervor,” a celebration of the Mexican/Latino culture, from 5-7 p.m. at the Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 7
- 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
- Retired COS history professor Newell Bringhurst will discuss his book “College of the Sequoias: A Century of Excellence,” which marks the 100th anniversary of the college, at 6 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or brandonmitchellgallery.org
- “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1983) where humans and cartoons co-exist is shown free at 6 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Saturday, Aug. 8
- “Music in the Mountains,” the annual free concert by the Mineral King Society, begins at 5 p.m. at the end of the road in Mineral King Park. visitvisalia.com
- Comedians Howie Mandel and Pharoah are on stage at 8 p.m. at the Adventist Health Amphitheater, 455 E. Tulare in Tulare. visitvisalia.com
Tuesday, Aug. 11
- Sensory-free free showing of the animated “Trolls Band Together” (2023) at 6 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Free. Dimmed lights, lower volumes to prevent overstimulation. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Aug. 14
- “Movies in the Park” features a free showing of the animated, family friendly “Lilo & Stitch” (2002) in Centennial Park, 296 N. Main, Porterville. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. visitvisallia.com
- Locash, a platinum winning duo playing feel-good country music, performs at 7 p.m. at Adventist Health Amphitheater, 455 E. Tulare in Tulare. spaceentertainment.com/concerts
Saturday, Aug. 15
- “Celestial Cinema” will show “Saving the Dark,” a documentary exploring the problem of light pollution, at 8 p.m. at Dry Creek Preserve, 35220 Dry Creek Dr., Woodlake. Free. Come early to enjoy the view at dusk. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks. visitvisalia.com
- Reggae Music Festival at 5 p.m. featuring Common Kings, Steel Pulse and other groups. visitvisalia.com
- Comic Con from 11-4 featuring anime, collectibles and cards. Visalia Veteran’s Memorial District, 609 W. Center, Cosplay contest at 2:30 p.m. Kids 10 and under are free. Instagram: Turlock Comic Con
- The Space Yoga Studio offers a wellness experience at Valley Strong Ball Park at 8:30 a.m. Yoga sculpt class, sound bath and local vendors. 300 N. Giddings. thespacevisalia.com
Sunday, Aug. 16
- Experience Wedding Expo from 1-5 p.m. at the Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia. Vendors showing everything you need for the perfect wedding. visitvisalia.com
Monday, Aug. 17
- “The Stories behind Exeter’s Historic Building” is the topic of the quarterly series CACHE Chats: Tales of Exeter and Beyond at 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter (CACHE), 125 South B St. 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org
Aug. 22-30
- National Parks Week with a special theme each day. Special kids’ activities on Saturday, Aug. 22. Free entry on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the day National Park Service was founded in 1916. visitvisalia.com