August is here and so are our summer events! Rock out at Woodward Park for the KISS Country Summer Concert, admire some old-school cars at Hot August Daze in Old Town Clovis, or grub on some tasty Southeast Asian foods at the Moonlight Market in Fresno's Brewery District! Here's a list of events happening this month.
Children's Musical Theaterworks: Seussical Jr. - August 2 - 11
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2425 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: Friday: 7:30 pm, Saturday: 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Sunday: 2:00 pm
About the event: Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Get tickets here.
Moonlight Market - August 3
Location: Full Circle Brewing Co., 712 Fulton St., Fresno, CA
Time: 6 pm - 11 pm
About the event: A curated Southeast Asian night market. Experience culture, food, and entertainment! Explore a new night market that showcases different Southeast Asian culture, cuisine, and businesses. Find more information here.
Wild Child - Dave Brock's Doors Experience - August 9
Location: Tower Theatre, 815 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Time: 7 pm
About the event: Witness the nostalgic sounds of The Doors tribute band Wild Child as they hit the stage in Fresno's Tower Theatre! This all-ages show will perform an original feel to the classic rock band all night long. Find tickets here.
Movies in the Park: Cars - August 9
Location: Mosqueda Community Center, 4670 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 5 pm - 10 pm, Movie: 8:30 pm
About the event: Dance the night away, get crafty, and catch a movie on the big screen. Bring your family for a fiesta complete with popcorn and refreshing snow cones (while supplies last)! All ages are welcome. Learn more here.
Hot August Daze - August 10
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 8 am - 1 pm
About the event: This annual event from the Clovis Elks brings classic car enthusiasts from all around the valley to enjoy delicious food, music, drawings, and of course – classic cars! Proceeds of the event support multiple Elk-sponsored charities. Find more information here.
KISS Country Summer Concert #4 - August 15
Location: Rotary Amphitheater at Woodward Park, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720
Time: 6 pm
About the event: Dust your boots off and head on over to Woodward Park for its KISS Country Summer Concert Series #4! This event will be featuring artists Chris Lane, Drew Baldridge, Ryan Larkins, and more! Buy tickets here.
Fresno County Historical Museum - August 16
Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
About the event: The Fresno County Historical Museum will be open every 3rd Saturday. Learn about the rich culture and history of Fresno County admission is free! Find more information here.
Around the Block Party - August 16
Location: Civic Center Square, 906 N St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 5 pm - 9 pm
About the event: Around the Block is a 5-part block party series hitting the streets of Downtown Fresno! Every other month, a different block will be highlighted, showcasing what makes our downtown a destination. Each block party will be a different and fun experience, curated by the businesses themselves. You can expect delicious food, live music, photo opportunities, special workshops, and other fun activities for all ages. Learn more here.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony - August 17
Location: Shinzen Friendship Garden, 114 W Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720
Time: 3 pm - 9 pm
About the event: Celebrate the last night of the festival of Obon with the Shinzen Friendship Garden's 39th annual Toro Nagashi candle-lit lantern celebration. Lantern decorating with occur from 3 pm to 6 pm and the lantern celebration begins at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Pesado - August 17
Location: Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 8 pm
About the event: Get ready for an unforgettable night of norteño and tejano music! Pesado, the renowned Mexican band, is coming to Fresno's Saroyan Theatre for one electrifying performance. Find tickets here.
Monster Jam - August 24 & 25
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: Saturday: 1 pm & 7 pm, Sunday: 1 pm
About the event: This. Is. MONSTER JAM! it’s time to fire up the engines once again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world returns to Save Mart Center in Fresno! Buy tickets here.
R&B Night Out - August 24
Location: Selland Arena, 700 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 8 pm
About the event: Experience an unforgettable night of love, music, and timeless memories at Fresno's Selland Arena with the "R&B Night Out" concert! This event will be headlined by Keyshia Cole, the "Princess of Hip-Hop Soul," and joined by R&B icons Ginuwine, Frankie J, Chingy, and Paul Wall. Find tickets here.
Tacos and Taps - August 24
Location: Various breweries in Clovis
Time: 12 pm - 8 pm
About the event: Celebrate the growing local brewery scene in Clovis with delicious tacos! Walk, bike, or ride the free trolley that will go from brewery to brewery all day long. Find our list of breweries in Clovis on our free app here!
559 Night Market - August 30
Location: Chinatown, in front of Central Fish Inc., 1535 Kern St. Fresno, CA 93706
Time: 5 pm - 10:30 pm
About the event: The 559 Night Market is back in Fresno's Chinatown in front of Central Fish Inc. Bring the whole family out for delicious treats, sweet desserts, and shopping. This is a free event and is open to all ages! Learn more here.
Ana Barbara - August 31
Location: Saroyan Theatre, 730 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 8 pm
About the event: Latin singer Ana Bárbara will be playing a whole setlist of her famous tejano songs at Fresno's Saroyan Theatre! This electrifying performance will include songs from her 90s hits to her newest songs. Buy tickets here.
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