Communitywide Garage Sale
MAY 3
The Community Baptist Church and its pastor, Dr. Dwight Cooper, are hosting a fun-focused garage sale with plenty of music. Attendees can call 840-222-6667 if they wish to sell their items.
Community Baptist Church, 15853 Sierra Lakes Parkway, Fontana, free admission, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., cbcfontana.org
Oingo Boingo Former Members
MAY 3
Oingo Boingo Former Members is a high-energy musical act bringing iconic sounds from the original New Wave rock band Oingo Boingo. This new band features several key former members of the legendary ’80s group who want to create an unforgettable experience with performances of classics like “Dead Man’s Party,” “Weird Science” and “Just Another Day.” Known for an “electrifying stage presence,” Oingo Boingo Former Members is for fans of the original band and anyone who enjoys nostalgia-driven performances. The band wants to keep the spirit of Oingo Boingo alive by celebrating with fan-favorite hits.
Stage Red Fontana, 8463 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, tickets start at $83.15, performance begins at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m., stageredfontana.com
Mariachi
MAY 4
A mariachi band will perform for patrons at El Baja Bar & Grill. The establishment has the Sunday Buffet Brunch special featuring fajitas and enchiladas and drink choices of bottomless mimosas, sodas or hot coffee. Adults pay $38 and kids’ meals cost $12. Around 11 a.m., the live music starts.
El Baja Bar & Grill, 18080 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, see the website for menu prices, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., elbaja.com
Teens Animaker Space Animatronics
MAY 7
Teens 13 to 17 will use the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center’s animatronics station featuring a robot that can be programmed to have its arms move and give it the ability to speak sentences.
Garner Holt Animaker Space at the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, free admission and registration required, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., library.sbcounty.gov
Teens Animaker Space 3D Printing
MAY 7
Students 13 to 17 will learn about the Stratasys F170 3D printers and the TinkerCAD modeling program to make a project. This printing process takes digital 3D models and constructs new objects layer by layer using plastic materials.
Garner Holt Animaker Space at the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, free admission and registration required, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., library.sbcounty.gov
Adventures in Art
MAY 8
Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center staff will teach and let young people create works of art using different artistic techniques and styles. The library will supply the crafts and writing implements.
Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, free, 4 p.m., library.sbcounty.gov
N-Type B2B Joe Nice, Hypho, Metafloor & Basura
MAY 10
N-Type is a multi-award-winning DJ, producer, radio presenter and music label owner (Wheel & Deal Records). He is known for making heavy contributions to the dubstep music genre from its infancy into a worldwide phenomenon. N-Type is considered a foundational member of the “Croydon Dubstep” group and is affiliated with the iconic record shop Big Apple Records.
Stage Red Fontana, 8463 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, tickets start at $83.15, performance begins at 9 p.m., stageredfontana.com
Samuel “Chente” Franco – Vicente Fernández imitator
MAY 11
Samuel “Chente” Franco is a tribute musician to mariachi and ranchera singer Vicente Fernández. He covers some of the most recognizable works from Fernández like “Volver, Volver” (to go back, to go back) and “Por Tu Maldito Amor” (Because of Your Damn Love).
El Baja Bar and Grill, 18080 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, see the website for menu prices, first show at 5 p.m. and second show at 8 p.m., elbaja.com
Teens Animaker Space Vinyl Printing
MAY 14
This learning session will teach participants 13 to 17 about computer programs for 3D modeling and printing. Teens will learn to use the Roland BN-20 Vinyl Cutter and VersaWorks when making a project. Other ages are welcome on the following days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday classes for ages 8 through 12; Wednesday classes for ages 13 through 17; and Saturday classes for ages 18 and older. The library recommends visiting beforehand to pick up a program calendar. Late arrivals are allowed up until 15 minutes after the program starts.
Garner Holt Animaker Space at the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, free admission, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., library.sbcounty.gov
ONGOING
Fontana Farmers Market
THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS
The city of Fontana, in conjunction with The Family Market Company, offers residents two farmers markets weekly. The Community Services Department, Healthy Fontana Division, oversees both.
Fontana Park, 15556 Summit Avenue, Fontana, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, free admission; Southridge Park, 14501 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, free admission, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, fontanaca.gov