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TV: Second season of Disney XD’s “Wander Over Yonder” begins.

Monday, August 3

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Tuesday, August 4

"ORPHAN BLACK"

DVD: Accept no copies. Pick up “Orphan Black: Season Three.” BOOKS: New releases include “Plunder and Deceit” by Mark R. Levin.

TV: NBC launches summer comedy “Mr. Robinson” starring Craig Robinson.

Wednesday, August 5

"MR. ROBINSON"

TACO TRUCK SHOWDOWN

EVENTS:Nosh on lots of tacos at the Grizzlies’ Taco Truck Throwdown.In one of the highlights of ArtHop, Chris Janzen combines visual art and music at Fig Tree Gallery.

Thursday, August 6

EVENTS: WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at Save Mart Center. Central California Big Band Dance Society at DoubleTree by Hilton.

Sunday, August 2

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"HAMLET"

THEATER:Children’s Musical Theaterworks opens the local premiere of “Cinderella” at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium (through Aug. 16). “Hamlet” gets an adaptation by the Fourth Wall Theatre in Visalia (through Aug. 16). MOVIES: The latest version of “The Fantastic Four” opens.

Friday, August 7

DANCE PUNK GROUP !!!

Saturday, August 8

CONCERT: Dance punk group !!! (Chk Chk Chk) plays Strummer’s. EVENTS:Ice Cream Zoofari at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. 50 Shades of Men at Tower Theatre. Sierra West Shows' Antique and Gun Show at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building (through Aug. 9). Artisan Faire at Mia Cuppa Caffé.

Sunday, August 9

EVENT: The Taste of Vino fundraiser at Save Mart Center. TV: Ana Golja stars in the NBC movie “Full Out.”

"HOT PURSUIT"

DVD: You can track down “Hot Pursuit” in stores.

Tuesday, August 11

THEATER: Annual Junior Company Foundation gala show plays at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater.

TV: “Make Me a Millionaire Inventor” begins on CNBC.

Wednesday, August 12

CONCERT: Rapper Kool John hits Strummer’s on “The Moovie Tour.”

Thursday, August 13

CREED BRATTON

CONCERT: Creed Bratton (of “The Office”) and the Grass Roots come to Fulton 55.

Friday, August 14

MOVIES:Latest TV show to get big-screen version is “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”Fresno Filmworks screens “Gueros.”

OPERA: California Opera Association presents the fully staged “Lakme” at the Mercedes Edwards Theatre to conclude its annual festival (through Aug. 16). TV: “Doc McStuffins: Pet Vet” offers special look at pet care on Disney Junior. CONCERT: Iranian musician King Ramm plays a free show at Peeve’s Public House. EVENT: Serendipity! Antiques and Collectibles Show at Fresno fairgrounds (through Aug. 16).

"CALIFORNIA FIG FEST"

EVENTS:Taste test figs at the California Fig Fest at Fresno State. Summer Soire 2.0 brings aerial dance to the Fresno Art Museum (through Aug. 16). CONCERTS:Andre Nickatina at Strummer’s. Soul singer Bobby Caldwell plays Tower Theatre.

Saturday, August 15

"PREMIERE BRIDAL SHOWCASE"

Sunday, August 16

TV: FOX will broadcast “Teen Choice 2015” awards. EVENTS: Premier Bride Showplace at Fresno Convention Center.

"CHRIS HANSEN"

TV: “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen” launches on Investigation Discovery.

Monday, August 17

TV: “The Hotwives of Las Vegas - Season Two” begins on Hulu.

CONCERT: Singer and showman Tony Orlando comes to Table Mountain Casino.

Tuesday, August 18

TONY ORLANDO

DVD: “Little Boy” tells big tale of faith and love.

Thursday, August 20

DIERKS BENTLEY

CONCERTS:R&B singer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds plays Tachi Palace. Dierks Bentley’s “Sounds Of Summer” tour is at the Save Mart Center. THEATER: Good Company Players opens Shadowlands” at the 2nd Space Theatre (through Oct. 11).

"HIT MAN: AGENT 47"

MOVIES: “Hitman: Agent 47” and “Sinister 2” in theaters. CONCERTS:Singer/songwriter Rocky Votolato stops at Strummer’s on a national solo tour. Hamilton Loomis plays The Tower Lounge. MUSIC: New album releases include “Immortalized” by Disturbed, “Star Wars” by Wilco and “The Great Unknown” by Rob Thomas.

Friday, August 21

CONCERT: Shania Twain rocks Save Mart Center.

Saturday, August 23

SHANIA TWAIN

Tuesday, August 25

VIDEO GAMES:“Madden 16” releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. “Until Dawn” hits PlayStation 4. DVD: Ageless “The Age of Adaline” available. BOOKS: New releases include “X (A Kinsey Millhone Novel)” by Sue Grafton.

"THE AGE OF ADALINE"

Thursday, August 27

ART: “Still Life in Ceramics” opens at Fresno State’s Phebe Conley Gallery (through Sept. 17).

CONCERT: Kings Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard bring psychedelic garage from Melbourne, Australia, to Visalia’s Cellar Door.

"FRESNO GREEK FESTIVAL"

Friday, August 28

MOVIE: “Max Steel” looks to be strong at the box office. EVENTS:Fresno Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (through Aug. 30). Santa Rosa Rancheria Pow Wow at Tachi Palace outdoor pavillion.

TV: William Baldwin stars in Hallmark Channel’s “Lead With Your Heart.” CONCERTS:Electronic musician Charles Feelgood brings EDM to Fulton 55. 105.1 The Blaze brings rock band Trapt to Strummer’s. EVENT: NoTown Roller Derby vs. West Side Wreckhers at Fresno fairgrounds.

Saturday, August 29

ROLLER DERBY

Sunday, August 30

TV: NBC to broadcast Oakland Raiders preseason game with the Cardinals.

CONCERT:Ariana Grande hits the Save Mart Center on her “The Honeymoon” tour.

Monday, August 31

“BIG BLUE LIVE"

TV: Three-night event “Big Blue Live” begins on PBS.

PATRICK CONTRERAS

CONCERTS:Patrick Contreras leads a local all-star tribute to B.B. King at Fulton 55. Brit Floyd at Saroyan Theatre. EVENTS: Biz Markie sing-a-long at Fresno Grizzlies game. International Cat Show at Visalia Holiday Inn (through Aug. 2) DANCE: Miss K’s Dance Bungalow presents its season finale concert at the Tower Theatre.

Saturday, August 1

AGENT CARTER

Saturday, August 22

CONCERT: A tribute to The Beatles with The Fab playing “Abbey Road” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” at Tower Theatre.

TV: Season two of “Survivor’s Remorse” begins on Starz. “The Unauthorized Full House Story” debuts on Lifetime.

EVENT: China Peak Mud Run.

CONCERTS:Patrick Contreras leads a local all-star tribute to B.B. King at Fulton 55. Brit Floyd at Saroyan Theatre. EVENTS: Biz Markie sing-a-long at Fresno Grizzlies game. International Cat Show at Visalia Holiday Inn (through Aug. 2). DANCE: Miss K’s Dance Bungalow presents its season finale concert at the Tower Theatre.

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EVENTS:WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at Save Mart Center. Central California Big Band Dance Society at DoubleTree by Hilton.

TV: Second season of Disney XD’s “Wander Over Yonder” begins.

DVD: Accept no copies. Pick up “Orphan Black: Season Three.” BOOKS: New releases include “Plunder and Deceit” by Mark R. Levin.

EVENTS:Nosh on lots of tacos at the Grizzlies’ Taco Truck Throwdown. In one of the highlights of ArtHop, Chris Janzen combines visual art and music at Fig Tree Gallery.

CONCERT: Creed Bratton (of “The Office”) and the Grass Roots come to Fulton 55.

MOVIES:Latest TV show to get big-screen version is “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”Fresno Filmworks screens “Gueros.”

EVENTS:Taste test figs at the California Fig Fest at Fresno State. Summer Soire 2.0 brings aerial dance to the Fresno Art Museum (through Aug. 16) CONCERTS:Andre Nickatina at Strummer’s. Soul singer Bobby Caldwell plays Tower Theatre.

CONCERTS:R&B singer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds plays Tachi Palace. Dierks Bentley’s “Sounds Of Summer” tour is at the Save Mart Center. THEATER: Good Company Players open “Shadowlands” at the 2nd Space Theatre (through Oct. 11).

CONCERT: Ariana Grande hits the Save Mart Center on her “The Honeymoon” tour.

DVD: Accept no copies. Pick up “Orphan Black: Season Three.” BOOKS: New releases include “Plunder and Deceit” by Mark R. Levin.

EVENTS:Nosh on lots of tacos at the Grizzlies’ Taco Truck Throwdown. In one of the highlights of ArtHop, Chris Janzen combines visual art and music at Fig Tree Gallery.

TV: “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen” launches on Investigation Discovery.