This Weekend Is Packed With Music Hitmakers, Star Comedians, and Bulldogs Football

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By Steven Sanchez

Published 4 months ago on

October 9, 2024

Left to right: rock band The All-American Rejects, rapper and producer G-Eazy, and comedian and stuntman Steve-O are among the high-profile acts that'll entertain the Central Valley this weekend. (GV Wire Composite)

The Big Fresno Fair Concert Series continues with high profile artists like The All-American Rejects and G-Eazy.
Fresno State will be at home looking to replicate its LA Bowl victory from 2022 over the Washington State Cougars.
There's a variety of comedy choices with Steve-O, Carlos Ballarta, and Steven Ho.

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The Big Fresno Fair Concert Series continues all week with high-profile artists like The All-American Rejects and G-Eazy headlining the weekend.

The Fresno State football will be at home looking to repeat its LA Bowl victory from 2022 against the Washington State Cougars on Boots & Buckles Night.

Comedian and stuntman Steve-O will be up to no good when he comes to town. Other funnymen like Carlos Ballarta and Steven Ho also are performing.

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The Big Fresno Fair Concerts

The Table Mountain Concert Series continues all week.

The alt-rock band The All-American Rejects takes the Paul Paul Theater stage on Thursday. They’ve sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. With smash hits like “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along,” “Swing, Swing,” and “It Ends Tonight,” their music resonates with millennials. Their single “Gives You Hell” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Pop chart, topped the iTunes chart, reached No. 5 as the most downloaded song, and was the most played song of 2009.

Rockin’ the Fair on Friday is George Thorogood and The Destroyers. Thorogood and his band have put on 8,000 performances and sold more than 15 million albums. His blues sound became a staple of 1980s U.S. rock radio, with hits like his original songs “Bad to the Bone” and “I Drink Alone.” In addition to Thorogood, today’s lineup includes Jeff Simon and longtime Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler, and Buddy Leach.

The multi-platinum recording artist and producer, G-Eazy, will turn the Fair into a party on Saturday. His third full-length studio album, “The Beautiful & Damned” (2017), debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and featured two No. 1 radio hits: “No Limit” featuring A$AP Rocky and Cardi B, and “Him & I” featuring Halsey. The 5x platinum single “No Limit” has been streamed over 1 billion times worldwide to date. The “Beautiful & Damned” followed his platinum-certified sophomore album “When It’s Dark Out” (2015), which included the 5x platinum single “Me, Myself & I” featuring Bebe Rexha.

Calibre 50 and Banda Carnaval bring the Latin heat on Sunday. Calibre 50 are an award-winning norteño quartet from Mazatlán, Sinaloa. In 2012, the band released a duet with the band Carnivale, “Gente Batallosa,” which became the most played song of the year in Mexico and netted the band a Billboard Award for Song of the Year Vocal Collaboration.

Banda Carnaval is a regional Mexican band from Mazatlán, Sinaloa. In 2014, “El Que Se Enamora Pierde” placed high on airplay charts, and the title track from “La Historia de Mis Manos” placed in the top spot on the Mexican Regional Songs chart, remaining there for several weeks.

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Steve-O

Comedian and stuntman Steve-O will bring his chaos to the Saroyan Theatre on Wednesday. He became famous starring alongside Johnny Knoxville on MTV’s hit reality show “Jackass” in 2000. It went from the small screen to the big screen with “Jackass: The Movie” (2002), “Jackass: Number 2” (2006), and “Jackass Forever” (2022).

He starred in a spin-off show called “Wildboyz,” which aired on MTV and MTV2 for four seasons. Steve-O also competed on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009. He’s a New York Times best-selling author with the release of his memoir “Professional Idiot” and wrote a second book “A Hard Kick In The Nuts: What I Learned From A Lifetime Of Terrible Decisions” (2022). He produces content for his YouTube channel and hosts the “Wild Ride with Steve-O” podcast.

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Fresno State Football vs Washington State

Fresno State football returns home after a bye week to take on the Washington State Cougars on Saturday at Valley Children’s Stadium. After a devastating Mountain West loss at UNLV, the Bulldogs (3-2) are looking to bounce back with a nonconference win against the Cougars (4-1).

Even though Washington State got pounded by Boise State last week, the Cougars have defeated Texas Tech and Washington this season.

The Bulldogs and Cougars — who will become Pac-12 rivals beginning with the 2026-27 season — are meeting for the sixth time in program history. During their last meeting on Dec. 17, 2022, Fresno State defeated Washington 29-6 in the LA Bowl.

The evening’s promotional theme is Boots & Buckles.

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Santa’s Bag Presents the 14th Annual Fall Boutique

Santa’s Bag Presents the 14th Annual Fall Boutique in Old Fig Garden all weekend. This event is a must-visit for art enthusiasts and gift seekers. From seasonable gifts and decor to blown glass and textiles. Whether you’re in search of pottery, home decor, garden art, or jewelry, baked goods, you’ll find something that catches your eye.

The event will showcase 30+ artists. Their mission is to bring creativity and craftsmanship to the forefront of the community in Fresno.

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Carlos Ballarta

Carlos Ballarta will provide laughter to the Tower Theatre on Friday. Ballarta has three stand-up specials on Netflix, “El Amor es de Putos,” “Furia Ñera,” and “Falso Profeta.” His most recent special, “Rebelde Comodino,” was released on YouTube on July 2023.

He’s also appeared on many films and TV shows not only as a comedian, but as an actor and voice actor. He has successfully toured Mexico, Latin America, the United States, Canada and many cities in Europe.

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Slice of Comedy Headlining Tobe Hixx, Friday

Stand-up comedian Tobe Hixx will perform Friday at DiCicco’s Old Town Clovis. Hixx has been on “The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno,” Fox’s “Laughs,” and “Comics Unleashed.” He’s worked on several writing projects and released a comedy CD.

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Solitary Cellars, Friday-Saturday

Fun things are going down all weekend at Solitary Cellars. Midnight Run-Sounds of Journey, will perform on Friday. They sound spot on to the original band. They’ll perform anthems like, “Don’t Stop Believin,'” “Separate Ways,” and “Any Way You Want It.”

Auberry Road performs on Saturday. They’re an electric folk band playing original songs and radio favorites. There’ll be wine tasting, and it all takes place on the Grassy Knoll. It’s a free event.

Sydnie Brazile performs on Sunday. She’s a Fresno based singer and songwriter. Again, there will be wine tasting.

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Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Malibu Tour, Saturday

Be a part of the Barbie world this Saturday when the Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Malibu Tour comes to Fashion Fair Mall. Come check out all new limited edition ’70s inspired Barbie merch only available at the truck. It’ll be at the Outdoor Village near Sephora.

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Pickleball Tournament, Saturday

The Pines Resort in Bass Lake hosts its first pickleball tournament on Saturday. It’ll involve co-ed doubles. Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Prizes for first place in both divisions is a one-night stay in a chalet and a $50 gift card to Ducey’s on the Lake; second place in both divisions is a $50 Gift Card to Ducey’s on the Lake; third place in both divisions is Pines merchandise.

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Sukihana, Saturday

Rapper and reality television personality Sukihana will perform at Club Encore on Saturday. She rose to prominence as a cast member on the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” in 2020. In 2023, she appeared as a cast member on the reality show “Baddies.”

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Brew The Con, Sunday

Bust out your superhero costumes and dress up early pre-Halloween at the Brew The Con at Full Circle Brewery on Sunday. It’s an event dedicated to all things comic books and the Comic-Con culture. There’ll be a cosplay contest, vendors, food, craft beer, entertainment, live music, special guests, and art. It’s all an all-ages event. It’ll be indoors and outdoors.

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Steven Ho, Sunday

Comedian and former ER tech Steven Ho will bring his brand of comedy to the Tower Theatre on Sunday. With over a decade of experience in the ER and a knack for storytelling, he offers audiences a blend of laughter and insight into the absurdities of healthcare. He has a dedicated fanbase of more than 14 million worldwide.

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