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Fresno Starts Here

Fresno Water TowerDiscover something new and unexpected in the urban heart of Central California - Downtown Fresno. From shopping and dining on the historic Fulton Mall, to sports, music, theatre and the arts, Downtown Fresno has something to offer for everyone. Explore Downtown Fresno's different districts, go to a Grizzlies game, or check out a show. If you haven't been downtown lately, get ahead of the curve and find out what the revitalization buzz is all about, from new downtown lofts to new nightspots, entertainment and more. It's all right here, and is waiting for you! Fresno Starts Here.

Downtown Events

Arthop

Visit Downtown Fresno for Arthop on the first Thursday of every month. Area galleries and studios open their doors as thousands of area art lovers spend an evening Downtown at one of Fresno's most popular monthly social events. Arthop runs from 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM with many stops open even later.

Cinco de Mayo

Friday-Sunday, May 1-3, 2009 Fulton Mall

Cinco de Mayo is one of Downtown Fresno's biggest annual events, a three day celebration with live music, folklorico dancing, authentic Mexican food and much more.

Sudz In the City

Saturday May 23 2009, Chukchansi Park

Sudz In the City is Central California's premier microbrewery and music festival, and in 2008 was named by Fresno Magazine as Fresno's "Best Annual Event." Held every May at Chukchansi Park, this event draws thousands of people to Downtown Fresno to sample beers from brewers from across California.

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

  • Saroyan Theatre
  • Tuesday, January, 6th, 2009 at 7:30pm

http://newspaceentertainment.com/fresno/dirtyrottenscoundrels/?utm_source=FresnoArts_FresnoDRS&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=FresnoDRS

Soul Tree Lounge

  • The Smokehouse
  • Wednesday, January, 7th, 2009 at 6:30pm

http://www.myspace.com/soultreeloungefresno

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

  • Saroyan Theatre
  • Wednesday, January, 7th, 2009 at 7:30pm

http://newspaceentertainment.com/fresno/dirtyrottenscoundrels/?utm_source=FresnoArts_FresnoDRS&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=FresnoDRS

Art Hop

  • Various Downtown Locations
  • Thursday, January, 8th, 2009 at 5:00pm

Love Seats + Rademacher + Circles and Circles

  • Tokyo Garden
  • Thursday, January, 8th, 2009 at 9:30pm

http://www.myspace.com/tokyogarden

FLYP Mixer @ Hero's Sports Lounge & Pizza

  • Hero's Sports Lounge & Pizza - 820 Van Ness
  • Friday, January, 9th, 2009 at 5:30pm

http://www.flypinfo.com/Members/jblair/flyps-night-out-in-january-at-heroes

Art Tour

Downtown News

Downtown Fresno's Top 10 of 2008

Join us as we take a look back at the Top 10 highlights of 2008 in Downtown Fresno, from the re-opening of the Fresno Metropolitan Museum to new downtown nightlife and more.

City Announces New Downtown Team

The City of Fresno has announced a new Economic Development team, with a focus on downtown and community revitalization, including current DTA President, Elliot Balch.

Full Circle Brewing featured on local video blog

Local video bloggers "The Guys Who Like to Eat" profile another downtown Fresno nightspot, Full Circle Brewing, in the latest installment of their popular YouTube video series.

City of Fresno Historic Preservation Awards

Efforts at preserving portions of Downtown Fresno's historic fabric were recognized this December by the Fresno City Council with the City's annual historic preservation awards. Of the ten projects, groups and individuals honored, all but two represent properties in the Downtown triangle.

Fresno Met Reopens

One of Downtown Fresno's major cultural attractions is back in its newly renovated historic home, with new exhibits liked Winged Dinosaurs and the Origins of Flight and more.

Milano's "Megazone" vs The Guys Who Like to Eat

Watch as local video bloggers "The Guys Who Like to Eat" take on one of their biggest challenges ever - the famous "Megazone" at Downtown Fresno's Milano Restaurant.

Bicycles on Fulton Mall

Bicycle traffic is now legal on Fulton Mall and the adjoining pedestrian malls. The Downtown Association, the Downtown Bike Unit of the Fresno Police Department and the City PARCS staff has created guidelines in the interest of safety of bicyclists and pedestrians alike.