San Joaquin Delta College Fashion Club’s Nearly New Sale
Danner Hall, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 954-5151
April 6
Looking for the latest in cute, design-worthy wear? Delta’s Fashion Club has your answer for gently worn designs, vintage apparel, home décor and so much more! Choose from items that are as low as $1, and get some fabulous future favorites to add your wardrobe! All proceeds benefit the club’s continue success! The sale beings at 10 AM!
Champagne & English Tea
Church of Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Pl., Stockton
April 7
Don your most darling attire and step into England with the Stockton Butterfly Auxiliary, hosting an exquisite afternoon filled with sweet treats, champagne sips and tea! With profits supporting Hospice of San Joaquin, grab a few raffle tickets for the chance to win a vacation package! The even begins at 1 PM.
HospiceSJ.org
Lodi Wine & Food Festival
Lodi Wine & Food Festival, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, (209) 369-9185
April 7
When you’ve got over 40 wineries and some of the most complementary food all under one roof, it can take some time to make the rounds with your commemorative glass. But, really, who’s to mind when an extra pour here or there can be absolutely necessary to truly appreciate the varietal flavor? Join up with all your fellow wine aficionados and enjoy a day ripe for the plucking! The fun begins at 3 PM.
GrapeFestival.com
Manteca Crossroads Street Faire
Downtown, Yosemite Ave & Main St., Manteca
April 7 – 8
Vendors, and food trucks, and live music, oh my! It’s an epic even that takes place every year in downtown Manteca, brimming with the best in bites and a variety of locally crafted trinkets! Stop on by and enjoy live music, the car and motorcycle show, and a special Friday evening event called “Dance for Life, raising funds for Relay for Life.
VisitManteca.net
San Joaquin Audubon Society Presents: Introductory to Birding
Lodi Lake, 1301 W. Turner Rd., Lodi
April 7
Get up close (but not too close) and personal with your favorite feathered friends in a basic course that helps you ease into the fun, fascinating world of bird-watching! Bring your binoculars along and learn about the many varying birds that call our beautiful region home! This course begins at 8 AM!
SanJoaquinAudubon.org
Craig Morgan at the Grand Theatre
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858
April 7
Join country music artist Craig Morgan for an evening that further draws you into the vocal performer’s world. Pulling from influences in his own life, his lyrics and style are a heartfelt reminder of life’s greatest’s obstacles- and greatest loves. The curtain raises at 8 PM.
AtTheGrand.org
The Beatles Concert
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 373-1400
April 7
Experience the magic and revel in the melodies of legend that roused the spirits of nations across the world! The Beatles concert experience is back to invoke our love for music! Enjoy signature costumes and sets that pay homage to some of the greatest musicians to have ever lived.
StocktonLive.com
Stockton Heat Home Games
Stockton Arena, 248 Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 938-1555
April 6, 11, 14
Find your seats fast for the final month for the Stockton Heat! The games are wild, the goals are out of this world, and themed nights are perfect for the little ones! Drop in for Pacific Heats up, special snack deals, and Fan Appreciation Night!
StocktonHeat.com
Kohl Open School Annual Crab Feed
Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St., Stockton, (209) 933-7235
April 7
It’s one of your final opportunities to enjoy every bite of crab you can before the season is complete! Head out to the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium and support Kohl open school field trips and events! The feed starts at 5:30 PM!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Showbiz Theatre
Showbiz Theatre Company, 1744 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 938-0447
April 13 – 29
When four wayward lovers find themselves inadvertently entangled in the antics of the Fairy Court, hilarity is sure to ensue! Follow this vibrant tale in one of Shakespeare’s classic theatrical performances, featuring the king and queen of the Fae, and the mischievous Puck!
ShowbizTheatre.org
Paul Reiser
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858
April 13
A man of many hats, Paul Reiser is everywhere he wants to be in the world of television, books, comedy, and acting, providing himself an outlet into the many talents he successfully applies across his career! Join him for a hilarious evening into his life as he describes the continually unfolding chaos that is his version of fun! The show begins at 8 PM.
AtTheGrand.org
School Street Wine Stroll
Various wineries throughout Lodi, (209) 367-7840
April 14
With your keepsake wine stroll glass in tow, savor outstanding pours from local and regional wineries, each with their own unique twist on the area’s most highly sought varieties we love best! With up to 25 participating in this eagerly awaited event, the fun begins at 6 PM!
LodiChamber.com
Jack Russell’s Great White
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858
April 14
Enjoy all the outstanding musical performances of Jack Russell and his band, Great White, as they settle into the sublime lyrics and exceptional melodies of their hit songs and latest releases! Bringing a new element of music to the show, and upping the ante on the vocals, Jack is sure to draw in crowds. Get your tickets before it’s too late! The show begins at 8 PM.
AtTheGrand.org
Broadening Educational Possibilities Presents: A Roarin’ Night Gala
Lincoln Farmhouse, 3225 Deerpark Dr., Stockton
April 14
Take a step back in time and indulge in the roaring 20s lifestyle for a night that’s filled with fine food, music, and fun! With bites from Cast Iron Trading Co., and proceeds directly benefiting Mable Barron Elementary School, there’s never been a better reason to don your vintage attire and take a night out on the town! The evening begins at 6 PM.
Eventbrite.com
Friends of the Fox Present: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 373-1400
April 15
When the countdown has begun for graduation, lackadaisical student Ferris Bueller has only one thing on his mind: cutting class in one final farewell hurrah! Join him and his friends as they covertly enjoy the waning day of their personal senior fieldtrip! The show begins at 1 PM!
StocktonLive.com
University of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Concert Band
Faye Spanos Concert Hall at UOP, 3511 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 946-2415
April 15
Give the radio a break and set down the phone when you’re looking for masterful music in the making! The Conservatory of Music is ready to elevate your love for the classics and all melodies in between! Enjoy the culmination of a program with over 130 years under its belt.
Pacific.edu
Annual Sikh Parade & Festival
Stockton Sikh Temple, 1930 S. Grant St., Stockton, (209) 937-0136
April 15
A day of festivities awaits, filled with incredible music, fantastic cuisine, and the time honored parade of Nagar Kirtan! Join in this free event which attracts up to 20,000 guests each year! The fun begins at 12 Noon!
Duo Baldo
Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, (209) 333-6787
April 15
Join violinist Brad Repp and pianist / actor Aldo Gentileschi in a promising performance that plays upon the duo’s high-energy combination. Bringing classical music to the stage, the musicians will leave you teetering on the edge of your seat for their next act!
HutchinsStreetSquare.com
Crowder at the Bob Hope Theatre
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 373-1400
April 15
Crowder is bringing his passion for music and Christianity to the stage at the Bob Hope Theatre! Enjoy classic hits and empowering new favorites from an award-winning artist with a message to spread to the world! Find your seat before curtains draw at 7 PM!
StocktonLive.com
KUDOS Children’s Theatre Presents: The Story of Hansel & Gretel
KUDOS Children’s Theatre, 1943 W. Lucile Ave., Stockton, (209) 507-6996
April 18 – 21
Follow the poor plight of siblings Hansel and Gretel in a brand new take on the story time classic! When the children are sent into the woods, they are met with many fascinating creatures, and a horrific witch in a candy-encrusted cottage.
KudoSCT.com
3rd Annual International Messages of Peace
University Park World Peace Rose Garden, California & Magnolia Street, Stockton
April 19
Join together at the University Park World Peace Rose Garden to showcase your support for peace in our community. Twelve outstanding students will be selected from dozens in our local schools to read their poems representing their own thoughts and feelings for peace in their lives and in their world. Featuring speakers Sergeant Charles Harris and Called to Move Founder and Ceo Brandon Leake. This event begins at 12:30 PM.
UniversityParkStockton.com
Grand Theatre Presents: Girls Night Out – A Night in the City
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6858
April 20
It’s a theatrical takeover at the Grand on Friday night, and girls reign supreme! Gather up all your girlfriends and hit downtown to enjoy an evening of sampling decadent desserts and savory apps! Wine tasting, a goodie bag, and special access to an afterparty brings the evening full circle for fun! The fun begins at 6 PM.
AtTheGrand.org
Stockton Ports Present: Star Wars Weekend
Banner Island Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 644-1900
April 20
The force is strong at this game! Join your favorite sci-fi heroes and the players of the Stockton Ports for a fantastic evening of home runs, epic eats, and the chance to win some pretty awesome prizes! The prime opportunity to take your little ones out of the house for some fun that the whole family will enjoy! The game begins at 7:10 PM!
MILB.com
March of Dimes March for Babies
Caldwell Park, 3215 Pacific Ave., Stockton
April 22
March along the Mile with our community to show your support for the tiniest loves of our lives! Join families, friends, and company teams to raise funds for March of Dimes.
MarchforBabies.org
3rd Annual Primavera Mexicana
Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, (209) 333-6787
April 21
Learn the history of Mexican folklore and the vibrant, regionally-based dances performed alongside their legends! The perfect cultural event for children, performed by Grupo Folklorico Calli! The show begins at 7 PM!
HutchinsStreetSquare.com
Lodi’s Beer Fest & State Barbecue Championship
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 East Lockeford St., Lodi, (209) 369-2771
April 21
What goes better together than beer and barbecue? That’s right. Nothing. And that’s why the two have become one in this annual extravaganza riddled with craft brews and some of the most succulent cuts of meat this side of the continent. Enjoy all the splendor that’s riddled with tastings, live music, and the flavors of life! The drinking begins at 2 PM.
GrapeFestival.com
Stockton Symphony Presents: Classics Five
Warren Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 951-0196
April 21
Join guest artist Stanislav Khristenko at the piano and rediscover the joy of the classics! Pieces performed by
Stockton Symphony and the pianist himself include works from Chadwick, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich! Enjoy this spectacular evening which begins at 6 PM.
StocktonSymphony.org
Stockton Earth Day
Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, (209) 483-5199
April 22
Show mother nature you’re ready to take a step toward helping her flourish! Visit Victory Park and discover a variety of booths with information on how to do better for the environment and support local change. Enjoy food trucks aplenty, with live music and lots of intriguing activities!
LiveGreenSanJoaquin.org
Stockton Civic Theatre Presents: Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Stockton Civic Theatre, 2312 Rosemarie Ln., Stockton, (209) 473-2424
April 25 – May 10
What does one do when an incessant cell won’t stop ringing? Why, you pick it up, of course! And that’s exactly what Jean, our plucky protagonist does when the man beside her passes away at a cafe. Hilarity ensues as she is dragged into the life of the man she has never, in fact met before his demise!
SCTLiveTheatre.com
Bugfest at Oak Grove Park
Oak Grove Nature Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton, (209) 953-8814
April 28
It’s a kid-centric day down at Oak Grove, filled with squiggling insects and tons of fun facts to learn! Gather up the little ones and drive down for fun crafts and activities that promote education around some of the creatures that call our backyards home!
Stockton Chorale Presents: Old American Songs
Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 951-6494
April 28 – 29
Dive into the songs that helped to fuel the promise and optimism of our country in its earliest years! Aaron Copland arranges a magnificent musical performance with key selections filled with patriotic nuances.
Journey Unauthorized at the Bob Hope Theatre
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, (209) 373-1400
April 28
Relive Journey as you’d spy them on the stage in a perfect recreation of the band’s time-honored concerts! Enjoy costume and character adorned re-enactments, and all the hit songs you can’t help but sing along to. The show begins at 7:30 PM!
StocktonLive.com
CCAA Softball Championships
Bill Simoni Field, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 946-2472
May 4 – 6
The elite are making their way to Bill Simoni field in a three-day competition that will determine who heads on to the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament! Join up with the best of our region and let them hear your cheers from the stands!
GoCCAA.org
Stockton Ports Night of Champions & Alumni Night
Banner Island Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 644-1900
May 5
Show your support for the Stockton Ports and the champions of our region in a spectacular display of fireworks, loaded-bases, and frequent stops to the snack bar! Let your little ones take a trip into the SJC Foster and Adoption Kids’ Zone, brimming with a bounce house, speed pitch, and giant slide!
MILB.com
Lincoln Center Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale
Lincoln Center, Pacific Ave & Benjamin Holt Dr., Stockton, (209) 477-4868
May 5
Looking for a good deal at great prices? Look no further than over 25 unique shops at the Lincoln Center, each with their own line of sales! Enjoy shopping for household items and attire, cosmetics, stationary, and more! Amazing items that the whole family will enjoy!
LincolnCenterShops.com