“A Story of Fashion”
May 9, Stockton
One of the most anticipated events of the year, “A Story of Fashion” is in its seventh year and showcases some of the best San Joaquin Delta College fashion design talent with 14 designers, exclusively handpicked to present their full collections. This year the featured designers have drawn inspiration from celestial innocents and adolescence to Greek Mythology and a touch of femininity using delicate draping and hints of culture. 8-9:30 p.m. Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue,
(209) 954-5151, deltacollege.edu
Stockton Symphony presents
“Pops & Picnic: The Texas Tenors”
May 3, Stockton
Come see the Texas Tenors, as seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent!” in the Stockton Symphony’s last concert of their 2013-2014 season. With breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm the Texas Tenors have traveled the globe performing more than 450 concerts in the last three years. John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of Country, Gospel, Classical and Broadway to the stage, with the full Stockton Symphony. 8 p.m. Tickets range from $22-$57. Alex G. Spanos Center at University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, (209) 951-0196, stocktonsymphony.org
El Concilio’s Cinco de Mayo
Family Festival
May 5, Stockton
El Concilio (Council For The Spanish Speaking) is pleased to present the annual Cinco de Mayo Family Festival to be held in Downtown Stockton on Center Street. Highlights will include food, arts and crafts, Mariachi, ballet, folklórico, a live band and much more for the entire family. Tickets $5/ Kids 13 and under are FREE!
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Weber Point Center, 221 N. Center St, (209) 644-2600,
elconcilio.org
ZinFest Wine Festival
May 17, Lodi
Sip, swirl and savor from a selection of 250 handcrafted wines from 50 Lodi wineries at Lodi’s premier wine tasting event! Sample local cuisine, learn some new tips at the ZinFest Wine and Cooking Schools, or relax along the beautiful Mokelumne River to an eclectic mix of live music. Guests can peruse merchandise from regional vendors and take home a commemorative bottle of custom blended Old Vine Zinfandel from the ZinFest Wine Shoppe. Tickets include a ZinFest wine glass, wine tasting, participation in seminars and entertainment. Noon – 5 p.m. North side of Lodi Lake Park, 1101-1301 W. Turner Road, (209) 365-0621, zinfest.com
Delta College Drama presents
“Into the Woods”
May 9-18, Stockton
Worlds collide when storybook characters pursue their dreams in the epic, timeless, and blazingly relevant modern musical classic. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood and many others pursue their dreams, but sometimes getting your wish comes with unexpected consequences. Sondheim’s sophisticated, haunting musical shatters the bright, shiny surface of classic bedtime stories to stir up the shadows below, speaking to the universal longings, challenges, and wonder we all share in this crazy journey through life. 8-10 p.m. Adults: $15; Students/Seniors 62+: $13. Tillie Lewis Theatre at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue, (209) 954-5113, deltacollege.edu
Zoo After Dark
May 17, Lodi
Join the Micke Grove Zoo staff for campfire-themed games, crafts, snacks, and storytelling after hours! Also includes s’mores bar and special flashlight tour of the zoo. Wildlife sightings in the zoo are not guaranteed, but program staff will provide live animal encounters using the education animal collection. Local wildlife such as egrets, skinks, owls, and raccoons may make an appearance and will be integrated into the program. For ages 5 and up only. Children under 12 must have an adult present. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8 member/ $10 non-member. 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd, (209) 331-2010, mgzoo.com
Strawberry Festival
May 17 & 18, Galt
The Galt Strawberry Festival is now in it’s 19th year with attendance reaching over 25,000 and climbing annually. Bring your whole family to Veterans Field for two fun-filled days of strawberry madness. Highlights will include arts and crafts and food vendors, Kids Zone, Classic Car Show, and live music and entertainment throughout the event. This year, look for the new “Strawberry Alley”, which will feature vendors displaying a variety of strawberry-themed items. Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Veterans Field, 900 Charoline Ave, (209) 745-2529, galtchamber.com
Avenue of the Vines Half
Marathon and 5K
May 18, Acampo
Starting and finishing at the award-winning Woodbridge Winery, the flat, fast and friendly half marathon and 5k courses traipse past the beautiful scenery of grape vines and mustard seed in full bloom. Entry fee includes parking, commemorative wine glass, wine tasting, New Balance technical race shirt, finishers medal for half marathon participants, goodie bag, entertainment and post race lunch! Benefits the Emergency Food Bank and Family Services. 7-11 a.m. Register online before race day at fleetfeetstockton.com/resources/avenue-of-the-vines. 5950 E. Woodbridge Rd, (209) 952-1446
Spring Garden Tour
May 18, North Stockton,
Lodi and Morada
Join in the fun at the San Joaquin Master Gardener’s Spring Garden Tour, “Lovely To Look At, Delicious To Eat!” The tour covers seven private gardens located in North Stockton, Morada, and Lodi–all unique and diverse, both large and small, reflecting the owners’ unique personalities and styles. With increasing water concerns for our area this year, tour-goers will see lawn conversions to no-mow lawns and California native plant gardens. Edibles share the stage this year with raised vegetable planters, herb gardens and citrus stealing the show; there will be plenty of beautiful flowers on display along with striking foliage plants. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: $20 before tour/$25 at event. 209-953-6112, sjmastergardeners.ucanr.edu
Dell’Osso Mud Run on the Farm
May 31, Lathrop
Get down and dirty on the farm with Dell’Osso Family Farm’s Mud Run on the Farm! Challenge yourself to a fun and difficult 5k run and obstacle course complete with lots of MUD! Registration includes: one free beer (for Mudders 21 or older), Mud Run on the Farm finishers medal and t-shirt, and trophies/prizes for top finishers. Post race party at the “Fleet Feet Stockton Beer Garden”. The course is spectator-friendly, so family and friends can witness firsthand your thrills of victory and spills of defeat. Register online only! $65-75. Free parking. 8 a.m.- 5.p.m. 501 Manthey Road, (209) 982-0833, mudonthefarm.com