Golden Boy Promotions is owned by 10-time world champion in six divisions Oscar De La Hoya. In its 15 years, De La Hoya’s group has put on matches in packed venues around the world with some of them being the highest grossing events in boxing history.

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After a four-year hiatus marked by personal tragedy, Alicia made a triumphant return in 2017 with the release of “La Villarreal,” an album produced by her husband, Cruz Martinez. This comeback showcased her traditional Mexican roots alongside hit singles like “Haz Lo Que Quieras” and “Te Aprovechas.” Her fans adore her for her signature rancheras, heartfelt ballads, and energy. She’s bringing the Latina heat to the Saroyan Theatre this Saturday.

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Tower Porchfest

If you’re into PBR and have a thirst for anything country, this event is for you. It’s been around since 1914 making this the 110th year. Dust off the boots and put on that country hat and get into the spirit of the rodeo. There’s going to be bull riding, a parade, and concerts by Bryan Martin, Michael Ray, and Matt Stell presented by 93.7 KISS Country Radio.

Their charity partner is Habitat for Humanity, and when I say it’s chocolate everything, I mean it. There’s chocolate themed tech event shirts and they’ll have a lot of chocolate goodies. There’ll be music on the course and free downloadable photos. Awards will be handed out.

I’ve been to a marathon out at the park, not this specific themed one, but the course out there gives you a good workout while still being joyous. They’ve done Zombie runs and obstacles, a Bully dog rescue run, and I believe this one can join if not surpass them in terms of uniqueness and creativity.

Fresno State Football Spring Preview

You’ll get a taste to see what’s in store for the 2024 season. You can see returning quarterback Mikey Keene, running back Malik Sherrod, and the rest of the team.  An exciting addition is defensive end Korey Foreman, the transfer from USC who was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 recruit out of high school with a five star rating.

With the world’s most advanced digital sync technology, Fresno Master Chorale will combine orchestral music with dynamic visuals for their upcoming performance of The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci on Sunday at Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.

This multimedia symphony is the first-of-its-kind for the Central Valley, and the first large concert work created with MUSÈIK — a software that follows the conductor’s tempo in real time. With perfectly timed video projections, concertgoers experience an immersive audio-visual event that’s likened to watching a film with a dynamic score.

The show is brought to you by Fresno Community Chorus, Inc. The Fresno Master Chorale will be conducted under Anna Hamre Hall. It’ll be a unique musical experience.

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Slice of Comedy Headlining Rob Smallwood 

Danny Minch hosts these comedic events every weekend at DiCicco’s in Old Town Clovis. Headlining this Friday will be comedian Rob Smallwood.

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Movies at the Historic Crest Theatre, Friday – Saturday

The Historic Crest Theatre in downtown Fresno shows old movies on the big screen on the weekends. Friday, it will be filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s film debut “Reservoir Dogs,” Saturday they’re screening the Disney animated classic “Sleeping Beauty,” and Sunday they’re showing one of John Candy’s comedic hits, “Uncle Buck.”

Tickets are $5

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Reggaeton Fest, Club Encore, Saturday

There’s a reggaeton party going down at the newest and poppin’ nightclub in Fresno on Saturday, Club Encore. There’ll be a lot of grooovin’ and dancin’. I’ve been to a few of these and it’s always been a good time. It’s 21 and up, and there is a dress code.

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Garden Bros Nuclear Circus, Fresno Fairgrounds, Thursday-Sunday

This is considered the largest Circus on Earth, and it’s here in Fresno from Thursday to Sunday. Featuring the world’s smallest person at just 23 inches tall, awe-inspiring human cannonball, and 7 Man-team in the Globe of Death under the world’s largest big top tent. There’ll be fair food, a circus midway with the world’s largest inflatable slides, face painting, bouncy houses, pony rides, and more.

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University High School “Afro-American Symphony” 

University High School presents Symphony Orchestra Concert led by Dr. Randall Cornelison on Saturday evening at Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.

They’ll showcase a special rendition of William Grant Still’s “Afro-American Symphony.”

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Events Recap:

Lauren Daigle

The two-time Grammy Award-winning Christian singer-songwriter put on a very upbeat show April 19th at the Save Mart Center for The Kaleidoscope Tour. Her wardrobe, lighting, and stage presentation was bright and colorful.

The most unique thing about her is that she’s labeled a Christian artist, but she doesn’t come across that way. She parades around like a free spirit with a bohemian persona. I equate her to Janis Joplin or Joni Mitchell who decided to sing Christian music, that’ll be her. Her lyrics aren’t preachy or overly gospel. She sings about hope, salvation, and positivity, and we definitely need it during these times. And her fans felt it when she sang them live.

Of course, her fans cheered when they heard her hits like “Trust in You,” “You Say,” and “Thank God I do,” but the songs that resonated with me were, “Valuable,” “Hold onto Me,” and “Rescue.” The former American Idol contestant took the music industry by storm in 2018 when her album placed higher on the charts above mainstream acts like rapper Drake and pop star Ariana Grande. Proving that people want to hear positive music, whether it’s Christian music or not. Lauren is one of the few that can cross paths between Christian music and Adult Contemporary.

The Louisiana beauty set the tone for the night starting the show with “These Are The Days” with a full horn section and backup singers to support her. The show was a way to draw attention to the Price Fund, a charity she founded to establish care for children, elderly, and those in need around the world through communal initiatives and outreach.

One thing is for sure, she adores her fans. She was admiring her fans’ signs and shirts, spreading positive message throughout the night, and even sang Happy Birthday for a fan with audience participation. The combination of her infectious energy and positive-driven music that has mass appeal, this is one of the most entertaining shows I’ve been to this year.

Geoff Tate

There’s no question that singing virtuoso and former frontman of Queensryche, Geoff Tate, is one of the best rock singers in history.

His voice singlehandedly steamrolled through the Fresno crowd at Tower Theatre on Tuesday night.  Decked out in his familiar shades and a cowboy hat to match, everything about him oozed rock ‘n’ roll. This was my third time seeing him, all here in Fresno, and his voice has never wavered.

He’s been a solo act since 2012 but he’s most remembered for his time in the band that made him popular. Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of 50 countries. “Operation: Mindcrime” is their masterpiece, but “Empire,” brought them to the mainstream. It entered the Top Ten on the Billboard charts, selling more than three million copies, and producing their hugely popular hit, “Silent Lucidity.”

He played new songs and the classics, but the Queensryche songs pack the biggest punch. He did something new I’d never seen before — play the saxophone. A nice touch to his show. But it doesn’t matter what he sings, even though his most devoted fans care, it’s the voice that draws people in. There’s no body that sounds like him. Everyone in attendance was mesmerized by his vocals. That’s why Fresno turns out for him every time he comes here.

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