This week in Famous: Is it slim pickin's this week? Not really. Theatre Ventoux throws down the Shakespeare guantlet with their new play. There's cheap beer at the Chuck (if you're thirsty, it's Thursday). Visalia gets rocked by So Many Dynamos (again). Jimbo's goes all out for an entire weekend of Rodeo Fun. Enjoy Earth Day at Eaton Plaza (a week late). Then, live out your big-city fantasies. See "Rent."

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Fresnans not happy with transgender student in prom court

Jarah announces her matriculation.

More discussion on the downtown river project

Fresno Grizzlies vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Chukchansi Park
1800 Tulare St.
7:05 p.m. $7 and up

Thirsty Thursdays are back at Chukchansi Park. Come see the Grizzlies take on the Colorado Springs Sky Box and enjoy $1 beers and sodas.
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So Many Dynamos / Casket Salesmen
Howie's Pizza
2430 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia
9:30 p.m.
$5, all ages

For the past three years Visalia has absolutely loved St. Louis' So Many Dynamos. Their upbeat tempos and driving melodies get hundreds of Visalians dancing, clapping, and singing along everytime. With the Casket Salesmen.
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Rodeo Weekend
Jimbo's
495 Herndon
Clovis
9:00 p.m.
$5

Come for the biggest hat contest, but stay for the heaviest belt buckle showdown. This is a strictly amateur event. No professional big hat or heavy belt-buckle competitors will be allowed entry.
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Earth Day Fresno
Eaton Plaza
Inyo St. and M St. Fresno
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE!

The adult in us is intrigued by the discussion panels on air quality and solar energy, but the kid in us loves the face painting, live musicians and the bike safety rodeo. Visit earthdayfresno.org for more info.
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RENT
William Saroyan Theatre
700 M St.
7:30 p.m.
48.50, $38.50, $26.00

The songs from RENT are the songs you'll sing to your lover when you're old, making your grandchildren titter at how dated you really are. You should be sure to see it again so that you can get the lyrics down.
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