Live Theater
College of the Sequoias presents “Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead,” a tragi-comedy about two minor characters in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” runs Oct. 8-17 in the COS Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Performing Arts
Art shows
Arts Visalia exhibits Arturo Martinez’s Mexican Culture work, touchable ceramics by Tim Clark and abstract inspirations from Biblical texts by Jamie Meadows in October. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium displays “De Cambros” by internationally acclaimed Fernando Campos. This touring show by the Mexican Consulate features oils, acrylics and watercolors inspired by Campos’ traditions from his home in Jalisco, Mexico. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays 12-5 p.m. www.artsconsortium.org
College of the Sequoias Art Gallery is exhibiting an Alumni Exhibition in honor of COS’ 100th anniversary from Oct. 6-Nov. 27. Open Tuesdays 10-2, Wednesdays 11-2 and Thursdays 11-4. 915 S. Mooney, Room 214 (downstairs in the Kaweah Building at the corner of Meadow Lane and Mooney.) Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing “Where Stories Grow,” art by local illustrator Merry Miller-Gass in her just-published children’s books, during September and October. 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 art by Janel Claybon and Priscila Bustos exploring themes of identity, reflection, and growth as women of color through print media and sculptures. 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 “Transform Art” by watercolorist Valerie Estes from Sept. 17-Oct. 10. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter) shows landscapes by Justin McKinzie from Oct. 3 to Dec. 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
Lindsay Arts presents “Guilt and Forgiveness” by Julio Oseguera, who explores identity, memory and the emotional complexities of the human experience in figurative oil paintings. Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. Sept. 19-Nov. 7. 165 N. Gale Hill. www.lindsayarts.com
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 liz.pierpointgallery@gmail.com
Ongoing events
Vossler Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze open daily Sept. 26-Nov. 1, weekdays 10-9, Saturdays and Sundays 10-10. On weekends, includes food vendors, train and pony rides. 26773 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. www.visitvisalia.com/calendar
Vossler Farms adds Field of Screams from Oct. 16-31 with a haunted after-dark walk through the corn maze.
Hannegan’s Harvest Pumpkin Patch open daily from Oct.2-25. Train rides, giant slide, obstacle course. 2227 E. Noble, Visalia. www.visitvisalia.com/calendar
Events by date
Friday, Oct. 2
- The Doo Wop Project features classic doo wop sounds plus more contemporary songs given a doo wop vibe. Featuring stars from Broadway shows like “Jersey Boys,” “Motown,” “Beautiful” and “Hairspray.” Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- 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
Saturday, Oct. 3
- Living History Day will bring well-known historical figures in Tulare and Kings counties to life from 12-3 p.m. at the Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove, 27000 Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Talk to actors portraying Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Wilma McDaniel, Ben Maddox and others to learn their local history. tularecountymuseum.org
- 3rd Annual Moon Festival Tribute from 12-5 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Kings County, 109 E. Eight St., Hanford. Gumyo Taiko performances, lion dance, origami demos, tea and Mooncakes, food vendors. chinaalley.com/news
- Cat Haven Twilight Tour and fund raiser at 5 p.m. Walk the trail to see tigers, lions and jaguars when the cats are the most active. Buffet dinner and auction. 16+ only. 38257 E. Kings Canyon Rod, Dunlap. cathaven.com
- 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
- Los Yonics, Los Caminautes, Los Freddy’s y Amigos, a night of Spanish-language musical classics, at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 59 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Zalud House Pioneer Day and Rib Cook-Off from 11-3 on Main Street, Porterville, which will be turned into an old west street complete with shoot-out, displays and re-enactments. visitvisalia.com/calendar
Monday, Oct. 5
- Miss Exeter Coronation dinner at 6 p.m. at the Exeter Veterans’ Memorial building, 324 N. Kaweah. With fashion show. business.visaliachamber.org/events
Friday, Oct. 9
- “How to Train your Dragon” (2010) will be shown at dusk as part of the free Movies in the Park series hosted by the City of Visalia at Lions Park, 345 N. Jacob. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. Food vendors on site. visitvisalia.org/calendar
Saturday, Oct. 10
- The annual Marjorie Brandon Award ceremony will present its award at 7 p.m. to Ignacio Diaz, local painter and sculpturer, who learned collage from Brandon herself. Entertainment by Andrew and Sarai, guitar and violin. Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Tickets: 559 625-2441 or cslvisalia.org/events
- Tea Tasting Gala to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival by the Center for Integrated Medicine. Chinese hors d’oeuvres and moon cakes. Learn Chinese tea etiquette and the meaning of the tea ceremony. Information and tickets: 559 625-4246
- Just Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness from 11-3 at the Visalia Mall, 2031 S. Mooney, Visalia. Pink banners, info booths and giveaways. visitvisalia.com/calendar
- Exeter Fall Festival starts at 10 a.m. with a parade on Pine Street and continues 10-4 at Exeter City Park, 314 W. Firebaugh, with vendors, live entertainment, food and family activities. visitvisalia.com/calendar
- Good Riddance: A 90s Murder Mystery at 7:30 p.m. features dinner, drinks, questionable fashion choices and murder. Follow the clues, question the suspects. Visalia Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings. visitvisalia.com/calendar
- Dino-mite Boo Bash from 10-2 with family friendly live dinosaur encounters, vendors, treat or treat, music, activities. 2950 E. Douglas. facebook.com/events
Sunday, Oct. 11
- Matt Stone as Elvis, recognized by Graceland, performs at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 59 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Neighborhood Market in the Arbor from 10-3:30 at the International Agri Center, 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare. Dress up, get treats and visit 70 vendors. visitvisalia.com/calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Annual Taste of Visalia invites people to walk downtown from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy bites, sips and specialties at participating stores. Tickets: downtownvisalia.com/event
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- KJUG annual Girls & Guitars at 7 p.m. will celebrate Dolly Pardon featuring Karen Hester as Dolly. Wear your rhinestones and boots. Benefits Kaweah Health Breast Center. Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Friday, Oct. 16
- Elias Medina, a Mexican singer/songwriter whose songs have been recorded by many of Mexico’s biggest artists, performs at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Saturday, Oct. 17
- Annual Taste the Arts Festival takes over four blocks of downtown Visalia Garden Street from 10-5 with artists, music, interactive activities and food. artsconsortium.org
- Pride Visalia celebrates its 10th anniversary from 11:30-5 featuring entertainment, food, vendors and drag artists at Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings
- Boos & Booze Halloween Fest from 4-11:30 p.m. at Adventist Health Amphitheater, 455 E. Tulare in Tulare. A night with haunted attractions, professional scare actors, EDM dance music and food vendors. 18+ only. visitvisalia.com/calendar
- Vintage Fall Market from 10-3 at Salty Walrus Brewing, 2415 E. Valley Oaks Dr., Visalia. Shop vintage goods, seasonal decor, woodworking, vinyl and macramé from local vendors while enjoying pizza from You Be’s, craft beer and live music from Biscuits & Gravy. visitvisalia.com/calendar
- “Practical Magic 1” (1998) starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters will be shown free at 7 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org