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Fresno Starts Here
Discover 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.
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
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.
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.
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.