Community Theater
“Ghost of a Chance” is a family comedy about a ghost trying to prevent his widow from remarrying and a kooky psychic. Runs March 1-23 at the Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford. 550 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org
“Shrek, the Musical,” the story of an ogre and Donkey on their daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona, runs March 13-22 at the College of the Sequoias Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. www.cos.edu/theatre
“Newsies,” the stirring Broadway musical where turn of the century newsboys strike again unfair conditions, runs March 28-April 13 at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com
“Alice by Heart” reimagines Alice in Wonderland in a musical WWII setting where Alice escapes the war in a whimsical wonderland. Runs March 28-April 6 at the Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com
Art shows
Arts Visalia shows China native Muzi Li Rowe’s art using antiquated technology and electronic waste in March. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays 12-5:30 p.m. 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery hosts a show by young non-verbal autistic artist John Bukshtine during the March and April First Friday Art Walks in Downtown, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia, 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.org
College of the Sequoias Gallery hosts its Annual Juried Student Exhibition from April 1-May 9. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-4. Room 214 (downstairs) in the Kaweah Building, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. www.facebook.com/costartgallery
College of the Sequoias Library is displaying “Fabric Memorials—Rethinking Gun Violence” by Jo-Ann Morgan” from March 4-June 20. 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. www.facebook.com/cosartgallery
The Oval Gallery is showing work by the Oval Gallery’s members: Francisco Alonso, Jesse Ochoa and Eden Santos. A combination of printmaking, paintings, and 3D work. The show is a prelude for the South Valley Art Tour (SVAT) on March 29-30, where they will lead a collaborative printmaking workshop in the gallery. 808 N. Court. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-2, Fridays 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays 2-8 p.m. www.instagram.com/theovalgallery
Tulare City Historical Museum features artwork by Tipton Elementary, Middle and High School students. From March 6-29. 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
The Center for Art, Culture and History in Exeter (CACHE) displays “Opposites Attract,” featuring representational art by local artist Arnie Jones and a group exhibit of abstract work, Jan. 11-March 30. Open Mon, Thurs, Fri 10-4 (closed 12-12:30) and Sat & Sun 12-4. 125 South B St. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org
The Lindsay Art Association presents “The Human Form,” an exhibition exploring the diverse ways artists interpret and depict the human figure, from classical realism to expressive abstraction, through April 4. 165 N. Gale Hill. Open Fridays 12-4. www.lindsaymuseumandgallery.org
Kings Art Center presents a show by artist Beth Thielen and The Just Collective, her student artists who were previously incarcerated, through April 12. Open Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5 and Saturdays & Sundays 12-3. 605 N. Douty, Hanford. www.kingsartcenter.org
Special events
South Valley Art Tour, the Art Consortium’s annual tour of Tulare County artists who invite you into their workspaces from 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 & 30. Free. Get your map at www.artsconsortium.org/events/acsvat
Events by date
Friday, March 21
- Stewardship Day at Kaweah Oaks Preserve, 29979 Road 182, Exeter, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer activities tailored to allow people of all ages and abilities to participate. 559 738-0211
- World Down Syndrome Day from 6-8 p.m. at ImagineU Children’s Museum, 210 N. Tipton, Visalia. Pizza and fun for children. Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association.
Saturday, March 22
- The Sequoia Symphony plays a Rachmaninoff piano concerto and Berlioz symphony at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
- Tour of the historic Dudley Home at Main and Giddings from 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Visalia Heritage. Tickets: visaliaheritage.org/local-history
- Tribute to the Hag, Merle Haggard, at 7 p.m. featuring his trusted band leader and steel guitarist Norm Hamlet; Skip Edwards, whose masterful playing has been featured on numerous Dwight Yoakam records; and Rudy Parris, who played many years with Buck Owens at the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. Exeter Eagles Lodge, 555 W. Visalia Road. Facebook: Tribute to the Hag
- Artist talk by Beth Thielen and The Just Collective, her student artists who were previously incarcerated, at 11 a.m. at the Kings Art Center, 6-5 N. Douty, Hanford. kingsartcenter.org
Tuesday, March 25
- Trivia Night at BarrelHouse Brewery, 521 E. Main, Visalia. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.visitvisalia.com/events
Friday, March 28
- “Talladega Nights” (2006), a sports comedy with Will Ferrell as a NASCAR driver, is a free movie at 6:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Cigars & Bourbon from 5-8 p.m. at Garden St. Plaza and Main St, Visalia. Enjoy three premium cigars, bourbon samples, whisky-infused food samples and live music. visitvisalia.com/events
Saturday, March 29
- The Selena Experience, a tribute to singer Selena, at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Visalia Toy Anime Comic Con from 11-4 at the Vislia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center. Facebook: Visalia Toy Anime Comic Com
- Child Abuse Prevention Month kick-off from 10-2 at 1852 Soccer City, 707 W. Murray, Visalia. Free soccer play for kids from 10-12. Family-friendly games, food, prizes, information booths and resources. Facebook: Child Abuse Prevention Month Tulare County
Friday, April 4
- 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
Friday, April 4
- Visalia Rawhide Baseball opening day at 7 p.m. at Valley Strong Ballpark, 300 N. Giddings. milb.com/visalia
Saturday, April 5
- Fast Times: 80s Concert Experience at 7:15 at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Opening act is Guns N’ Roses tribute band, Rocket Queen. Audience is invited to dress in 80s attire. 559 625-1369 or visaliafox.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
- 1852 Springfest features live music, local craft, food and drink vendors from 11-4. Soccer City 1852, 707 W. Murray, Visalia. visitvisalia.com/events
Sunday, April 6
- 4th Annual Easter Market from 10-3:30 at Evergreen Island, 2567 E. Bardsley, Tulare. 60 vendors for you to sip, shop and snack. Handmade crafts for Easter. Free Easter Bunny photo. visitvisalia.com/events