Local Events
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Find info on this year’s Blossom Festival here https://www.goblossomtrail.com/
Wouldn’t it be cool if there was an event that showcased local artists: musicians, singer-songwriters, poets, and spoken-word artists. And wouldn’t it be cool if it happened EVERY month, instead of just a one-off? And wouldn’t it be cool if part of their mission was to include diverse voices from all over our community? And wouldn’t it be even cooler if those live shows were also broadcast on a powerful, local FM radio station?….Ah….we’re in luck! Using some Measure P funds, KFCF 88.1 fm will be doing just that.
Kick off Pride with Margaret Cho Live and LIVID! Presented by Community Link and Fresno Rainbow Pride.
Doors open at 6:30PM
Show starts at 7:30PM
Tickets go on sale this Friday 2/7 *Plays Mature Content*
There are a LOT Of Porchfest locations–far too many for me to post all of the posters–You will find some here, and more can be found on the Tower Porchfest Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1319543375914037/?active_tab=discussion
Upcoming FPU ArtHop events at Ewert Art Gallery in Warkentine Culture and Arts Center:
- 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, Brian Miller Exhibit ArtHop reception. Admission is free; exhibit runs April 3-25.
- 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, FPU Student Art Show ArtHop reception. Admission is free; exhibit runs through the summer.
Fresno Bookstore Passport Launches for Indie Bookstore Day 2025!
Annual Indie Bookstore Event Celebrated on April 26, 2025
Judging by the Cover: A Bookstore is thrilled to announce its participation in the 12th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day with the launch of the first-ever Fresno Bookstore Passport!
The Fresno Bookstore Passport encourages book lovers to visit six participating independent bookstores in Fresno, CA, including:
- Judging by the Cover (General Indie Bookstore)
- Hart’s Haven (Used Bookstore)
- Petunia’s Place (Children’s Indie Bookstore)
- The Clovis Book Barn (Used Bookstore)
- Fresno Friends of the Library Store (Non-Profit Store)
- Bookish 520 (Used Bookstore)
Each bookstore will be hosting unique Independent Bookstore Day celebrations, ranging from author signings and live poetry readings to live music performances!
“The variety of events happening at each store really showcases what indie bookstores are all about,” says Ashley Marie Mireles-Guerrero, owner of Judging by the Cover: A Bookstore and organizer of the Fresno Bookstore Passport. “Independent bookstores offer something Amazon and Barnes & Noble can’t – we engage with our community and reflect its unique character, from the books we stock to the events we host. We rely on community support, and I hope the passport helps readers discover new favorite bookstores and connect with local booksellers in an exciting way.”
About Independent Bookstore Day
Established in 2013, Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) is a nationwide event celebrating the essential role of independent bookstores in their communities. Held annually on the last Saturday of April, this year’s celebration will see participation from over 1,200 bookstores across the country.
Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association (ABA), a national not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to ensuring the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers. The ABA works with booksellers and industry partners to support and expand the book-loving community.
About the Fresno Bookstore Passport
The Fresno Bookstore Passport is a postcard-style stamp card that allows participants to collect stamps at each participating bookstore. The passport also includes a QR code where customers can share photos from their Independent Bookstore Day adventures. These photos will be compiled into a short celebratory video, showcasing the unique charm and diversity of Fresno’s independent bookstores.
