Nothing puts you in a romantic mood like a glass of wine. Taste some of the best vintages in Fresno at Vino Grille & Spirits. For over four years, this wine bar has been serving a diverse inventory suitable for every palate and budget. Have a seat in the back room, where the friendly wait staff will help you choose wines to sample. Purchase your favorite wine to take home with you at the enormous retail area.
Bring you inner artist out at the semi-monthly ArtHop. ArtHop provides local artists with the opportunity to showcase their work-whether traditional or contemporary-on the first and third Thursday of each month. Visit the Tower District and downtown's museums, studios, galleries and other venues to see these exhibitions. Be sure to visit the local vendors who join as well.
If you're in the mood for a concert, be sure to check the schedule for the Selland Arena. This arena is part of the Fresno Convention Center and has been bringing entertainment to the area since it was built in 1966. The arena has a seating capacity of 9,300 and has seen more than 10 million patrons throughout the last 40 years. Enjoy popular music, family-friendly shows and sports performances at the Selland Arena.
Located on the California State University campus, Downing Planetarium offers the people of Fresno a chance to explore the galaxy from the comfort of a 74-seat star theater. Choose from several different shows at the 30-foot dome theater. Learn about outer space and the technology used to observe it. Gaze up at the stars in the middle of a modern star party, or learn about the history of stargazing.