Past happenings at the LAB
Folx ask often what we “do here”, and the answer is not a short one! Feel free to peruse past events, ranging from art hop to theater to music to dance to community support…the list goes on. Interested in doing your own event? Hit us up to realize your idea!
2025:
The LAB presents "Our Stories: From Door to Stage"
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Producer Workshop Series
Our Stories: From Door to Stage arose as a concept to intensify long standing LAB missions.
With help from the inaugural Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture grant, this continuously all-volunteer organization was able to further realize a long worked on soul project: to give voice in ways Fresno (and the world) needs and seems to often deny itself.
While constructs like poverty, racism, and other systemic barriers rear their heads, we press on in aiming our best to uplift voices that bear the many faceted and rich multicultural landscape of the Central Valley of California.
Graphic design by our tireless Chair & Co-founder, @labyrinthartcollective
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SHOWCASE #1: Cabar-Gay!
Creatives of the Valley presented their next installment of A Cabaret in Concert, theme: CabarGAY.
A night celebrating the musical talents of the Central Valley while centering queer stories. Featuring songs from a mix of your favorite musicals, some already queer and others given a little makeover in casting, and arranged for a small orchestra. Exploring many facets of the queer experience, but most importantly sharing in queer joy.
Graphic design by the awesome @softchaosdesigns
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SHOWCASE #2: Story of Her: Tangled Up In Pain
Kayla Dawn Engel performed Tangled Up in Pain, her autobiographical exploration of trauma, abuse, and resilience.
Mixing memories, stories, and lessons learned with the raw expression of emotion and the consequences of non-physical domestic abuse, it celebrated the healing power of art while inviting the audience to experience neurodivergent storytelling.
Graphic design by the awesome @annienichole0124
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SHOWCASE #3: Agility Principles
Produced by Juana Cardenas, Agility Principles showcased a variety of Fresno’s finest dance styles.
Featuring guest choreography from valley artists and a special appearance from NVISION DANCE COLLECTIVE!
Graphic design by the badass @o.g_roeskidoeski
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SHOWCASE #4: A Work in Progress
“A Work in Progress…” was a one-woman show by Christine Rose, a storyteller, community builder, and self-proclaimed maarte girl exploring what it means to find your voice.
Through personal stories, humor, and raw reflection… Christine invites you into the unraveling of experiences, the beauty of becoming, and the power of speaking out loud.
Graphic design by hers truly, @hashtag.pretty
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SHOWCASE #5: We Are The Resistance
Produced by Eve Reiland, We Are The Resistance brought a night of unapologetic truth-telling, where neurodivergent voices rise, stigma falls, and community takes center stage.
Through raw poetry and bold performance, We confronted stereotypes, celebrated lived experience, and built momentum for a more inclusive world.
Graphic design by the evil genius @austinjdozier
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SHOWCASE #6: With My Hands Tied
Produced by Nisha Daily, With My Hands Tied was an art showcase highlighting the creativity of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
Featuring artwork sent in letters, family correspondence, and visual/audio interviews, this showcase aims to foster community connection and visibility.
(Thank you to all who submitted letters, art pieces, and memories of your incarcerated loved ones)
Graphic design by the badass @o.g_roeskidoeski
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SHOWCASE #7: Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast
Produced by Mel and the Rocky Whores, Rocky Horror shadowcast was a show where you come in and we give you things to throw at us. Where you can don your fishnets, yell things at us, and get some snacks.
We’re getting weird over here. Sometimes a mind f#ck can be nice.✨
Graphic design by the awesome @softchaosdesigns
2024
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Sandwichland
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Rogue 2024 - The Latehomecomer
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Rogue 2024 - Cookie's Cult Classics
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Rogue 2024 - In the Haze of Broken Circles
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Rogue 2024-Fringe Factor, Season 9
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Rogue 2024 - Martin Dockery: Truth
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Rogue 2024 - Champagne Cabaret Noire
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Rogue 2024 - Brother Love's Goodtime Gospel Hour
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No Filter Open Mic - Feb
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Rocky Horror Shadowcast
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Art Hop - Feb
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No Filter Open Mic - Jan
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Community Grant Info Meetup
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Art Hop - Jan
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Comedy Open Mic - Every Tuesday
2023
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HIB HIB
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Queermas Eve Service
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Krampus Caroling
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December Art Hop
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November Art Hop
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Fresno Music Industry Meetup
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Fresno Music Industry Meetup
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Dreadful Things: Red Fiend
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LitHop
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Cryptic Creatures
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Tower Library Fundraiser
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
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Seattle to Fresno Mini Rogue
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Mini Rogue: Twatties the Podcast
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Mini Rogue: In Your Feels Burlesque and Variety
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MIni Rogue: Fringe Factor
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Mini Rogue: Hmong Class 101
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Mini Rogue: Peter Antoniou
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Mini Rogue: Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Sh*t Lies
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September Art Hop
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Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries/Josie Wreck/from flowers to flies/Belted Sweater
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Dustin Nickerson
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Minion Surprise Party
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The Fresno Comedy Rumble
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TST NorCal Black Mass
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Nikki Spliff's Birthday Comedy Showcase
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Deep Roots Open Mic, Vol. II
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No Filter Open Mic
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July Art Hop
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Twatties Queer Coded Comedy Showcase
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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True Colors Variety Show
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June Art Hop
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May Art Hop
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Champagne Cabaret Burlesque Variety Show
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Dirty Limbs/Mantis Watch/Tower Rats
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Rene Vaca/Chris Cruz/Ken Flores
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Big Laugh/Naniss/Avulsion
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The Rocky Whores: Rocky Horror Shadowcast
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KP Studios Industry Workshop
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2023 Rogue Festival(Off-Rogue Venue)
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Rogue 2023: Hmong Class 101
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Rogue 2023: The Real Black Swann
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Rogue 2023: Rosegold
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Rogue 2023: Fringe Factor, Season 8
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Rogue 2023: Cabaret Macabre
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Rogue 2023: Every Good Story Ends With One
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2023 West Coast Takeover
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Fresno vs Bakersfield Comedy Showcase
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Burlesque Class with Felina Bella
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February Art Hop
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Fresno Comedy Scene: An Evening of Comedy
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Galentine's High Tea
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January Art Hop
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Deep Roots Open Mic
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January Art Hop
2022
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Krampus Caroling 2022
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Fresno Comedy Scene: Hotline Comedy
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Fresno Music Industry Meetup
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Tower Electric Company
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Music Industry Meetup
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August Art Hop
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U Ballen Unites
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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July Art Hop
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The Rocky Whores: Rocky Horror Shadowcast
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As Far as the Eye Can See: Adrienne Diaz
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True Colors 2022
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June Art Hop
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Shakespeare is Trash: Othello
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Art Hop
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Galentine's High Tea
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Tommy Stinson
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Pink Teeth DIY show
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awaken through artistry
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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Dirty Laundry/Long Forgotten/Jonathan Low-Fi/RMS Olympic
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Fresno Comedy Scene Comedy Showcase
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January Art Hop