At a time when issues like immigration and ICE detentions continue to affect many families in Fresno, the Latino community is finding ways to come together and stay connected. Events featuring live music, dance, and art exhibits throughout the rest of the month will celebrate the region’s vibrant Latin culture and the resilience of its communities.
Here are some events in Fresno that the Fresno Bee has identified:
Hollywood Icon Danny Trejo to speak at Fresno City College
The Fresno City College community will gather Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to noon for a special Speakers Forum event featuring actor and activist Danny Trejo in the OAB Auditorium. Students, faculty, and community members are welcomed to hear a live conversation with Trejo who will share his life story — from incarceration and recovery to a decades-long Hollywood career. Admission is free, and a livestream via Zoom will be available. Zoom attendees need to register in advance.
Fresno Tenants Union Meeting
The Fresno Tenants Union will be having a meeting this Sunday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at Broadway Parque. The union is calling on tenants to hold loval govenrment accountable to the programs that keep “housing stock healthy”. The group is calling on folks to reimagine the housing system. They say a light dinner will be offered.
Magical Mexican Folk Art Comes to Fresno: Alebrijes y Nahuales
The Fresno community is invited to see “Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico” at Arte Américas’ Plaza Paz, CSU Fresno, and Fresno City College through January 2026. The exhibits feature larger-than-life sculptures inspired by Mexican folk art and magical realism. Arte Américas’ galleries are open Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Artists Wanted: Submit Work for 13th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture
Central Valley artists are invited to submit their work for the 13th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition before Friday, Feb. 6. Artists are called on to share original artworks inspired by the region’s agricultural landscapes, people, machines, and traditions. Submissions are open for painting, photography, sculpture, and more.
Tejano Night in Fresno: Conjunto CALIFAS Live
The Fresno community will celebrate Tejano music on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Marlo’s Club & Mexican Restaurant, 468 N Palm Ave, with Conjunto CALIFAS — A Tejano Night. The event will feature live music from Conjunto CALIFAS and DJ ACE, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary Latin rhythms. Attendees can enjoy dancing and food in as a community. Tickets are $20 in advance, which includes a free table reservation. Reservations can be made by calling 559‑709‑1706.
Celebrate Latin Rhythms at Fresno’s Cumbia Night
Fresno will host a Cumbia Dance Party on Friday, Jan. 30, at Sanctuary, 712 Fulton Ave, starting at 9 p.m. The night features live cumbia music and dancing, offering Latin rhythms in a vibrant community setting.