By Copper Williams
Port City Roller Girls Opening Season Derby Bout
March 5
Are you ready for another season of knee-scraping, elbow-cracking roller madness? Our incredible Port Side Roller Girls certainly are! Don some emerald green to show your support, grab a seat along the track, and enjoy the first opening game to another spectacular year of high-speed wins from the gals who know how to do it best! Stockton Indoor Sports Complex 3251 Ad Art Rd., Stockton (888) 993-3729, PortCityRollerGirls.com
Stockton Chorale Presents “Of Birds and Bees and Butterflies”
March 6
Music is in the air this spring! And with the Stockton Chorale at the musical helm of this rhapsodic ship, we can rest easy knowing that their seasonal performance will, as always, cast us into the majestic waters of melodic bliss! Soak into their own rendition to “Of Birds and Bees and Butterflies”. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1055 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi (209) 951-6494, StocktonChorale.org
Pacific Family Heart Fair
March 9
From 10 AM- 2 PM, families can receive free medical services and educational information at the 7th annual Pacific Family Heart Fair at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Stockton. Services are performed by students from the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, (who are hosting the event along with The Vietnamese Cancer Awareness Research Education Society Committee), as well as other healthcare professionals. Children will enjoy a slew of activities centered on health with topics like mindful eating, staying active, healthy lifestyle tips, as well as an art and essay contest. 3847 N. Sutter St., Stockton (209) 965-7343
Chinese New Year Celebration
March 6
Ready for a marvelous new year? Because we aren’t monkeying around! Or are we? That’s right, folks! This year is the year of the monkey and we’re ready to celebrate all the fun at the 38th annual Stockton Chinese New Year Celebration, taking place in downtown Stockton! The event kicks off with a parade you won’t want to miss at 10 AM, followed by a fantastic assortment of festivities at the Civic Auditorium, lasting until 5 PM. Check out Tai Chi demonstrations, folk dance performances and an award winning lion dance troupe! With magicians, jugglers and so much more, it’s the start of the new year you simply can’t miss! 525 N. Center St., Stockton, (209) 937-8119, StocktonGov.com
Jerry Seinfeld at the Bob Hope Theatre
March 9
Cut the cares straight out of your life when Jerry Seinfeld, one of our beloved champions of comedy, takes center stage of the Bob Hope Theatre. Enjoy his uplifting wit and humor with the rest of the crowd as his jokes take you on a tour of not only his life, but the very bits and pieces of your own. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton (209) 373-1400, StocktonLive.com
The Neon Run
March 12
Get your glow on at this nighttime 5K, festival, and neon party lighting up the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. As part of the 2016 Brave the Night Tour, participants can enjoy an epic night of food, drinks, dancing, vendors, community, DJs, glow sticks, and LED black lights in a race that is more about the experience than the speed. From 4-10 PM. 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton (877) 257-5459, TheNeonrun.com
Stockton Symphony Presents: “Classics IV: Mozart, Beethoven and Tracy Silverman”
March 12
Unfurl from a hectic work week by listening to some of our greatest classics with the Stockton Symphony. With pieces from Mozart and Beethoven’s extensive collection in the hands of our city’s renowned instrumentalists, along with Tracy Silverman, an electric violinist with nothing, but pure passion behind each and every one of his performances, its a riveting concert you won’t want to miss! Stockton Symphony Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton (209) 951-0196, StocktonSymphony.org
Friends of the Fox Present: “The Big Sleep” at the Bob Hope Theatre
March 13
When Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired on for a job involving his client’s younger daughter and her debt, it’s up to Marlowe to crack down on a complex case of disappearances, blackmail and murder. All in connection to the very family Marlowe has been hired by. The show begins at 2:00 PM. Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton (209) 373-1400, StocktonLive.com
SJ Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Egg-Stravaganza
March 12
What’s more fun than dining for an incredible cause? Well, when you add the possibility of winning an array of marvelous prizes, all with the crack of a purchased egg, you’ve got yourself a pretty terrific afternoon out! Enjoy this buffet style luncheon and all it offers by purchasing your $20 ticket and showing your support for Hospice of San Joaquin. The party begins at 11 AM. Tracy Masonic Lodge, 1601 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy (209) 922-0380, HospiceSj.org/events
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
March 18 – 19
Are you ready to see the dust fly? Then head over to Stockton Dirt Track and check out the assemblage of sprint cars ready to tear up the track, courtesy of the World of Outlaws! Join your fellow attendants alongside the stadium and hear the roar of the engines rev to life! Stockton Dirt Track, 1658 S. Airport Way., Stockton (209) 466-9999, DirtCar.ticketforce.com
United Cerebral Palsy Annual “Last Chance” Crab Feed
March 18
Ready for a night of delectable crab, raffles aplenty, silent auctions and more? Then buy and ticket and show your support for UCP’s annual crab feed. Enjoy dancing, food and tons of fun amongst family, friends and fun-loving folks from around San Joaquin and other local counties. Lodi Grape Fairgrounds – Zinfandel Hall, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi (209) 956-0290, UcpSj.org
Opening Reception for the McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition at the Haggin
March 19
The 85th Annual McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition celebrates the arts in education and presents the work of young artists in grades K-12 with an opening reception on March 19 from 1:30-3 PM. The halls will be filled with two- and three-dimensional art works created in crayon, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, oil and acrylic paint, photographs, sculptures, collages, and mixed media pieces. This will also be the fourth year that short digital films will be included. 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton (209) 940-6300, HagginMuseum.org
An Evening of Sharing for the McHenry House
March 19
Select your best Hawaiian shirt and your favorite grass skirt- if you have one! The McHenry House is hosting their Evening of Sharing, Luau style! Enjoy a variety of tropical cocktails, dinner and plenty of dancing at this annual event! Festivities begin at 5 PM and tickets never last long, so reserve your place for $60 each before they’re long gone! Tracy Portuguese Hall, 400 W. 9th St., Tray (209) 835-2328, MchenryHouseTracy.org
Styx at the Bob Hope Theatre
March 20
The Styx are coming to town and bringing with them an exceptional variety of rock music that won’t settle until its been instilled into your soul. Enjoy their performances on such songs as: “Come Sail Away”, and “Renegade”. This six-man band of success will be hitting the stage at 7:30 PM Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton (209) 373-1400, StocktonLive.com
The Reserve at Spanos Park Bridal Show
March 20
Walk alongside the grounds and lakeside of The Reserve at Spanos Park and meet each and every leading vendor capable of making all your wedding day dreams come true. Rest your gaze around gowns galore, intricate floral arrangements and incredible cake tastings, plus so much more. Don’t forget to join in on the “Day of Show” giveaways as you take one step closer to your happily ever after. The fun begins at 11:00 AM! The Reserve at Spanos Park, 6301 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton (209) 477-4653, ReserveatSpanosPark.com
Women’s Center Annual Luncheon
March 23
Share your enduring enthusiasm and support for the women and children of our remarkable community by joining alongside friends and family at the Women’s Center Annual Luncheon. Alongside terrific food and conversation will be keynote speaker Casey Gwinn, President of Alliance for HOPE International. Stockton Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St., Stockton, (209) 937-8119, StocktonGov.com
Annual Rockin’ on the River: A Rally to Support our Troops
March 26
It’s a day of amazing music, food and fun down at Rosa’s Tower Park. With more than six different bands presenting the very best in jams, your hours along the riverside will be fueled by nothing, but fun! Enjoy a silent auction, two full service bars and the awesome feeling that your contribution to this wonderful event will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project in support of our nation’s troops! Rosa’s at Tower Park 14900 W. Hwy 12., Lodi (209) 365-4693, CaliforniaDelta.org
Champagne & English Tea by Hospice of San Joaquin Stockton Butterfly Auxiliary
April 2
Tea for two? Why not bring your family and friends along for an elegant afternoon of finger sandwiches, delectable sweets and, of course, a few cups of the lovely brew we all dearly enjoy! Take in the beauty of each carefully designed place setting, decorated with everything you’ll need for the light dining experience! Enjoy an assortment or raffles along with their incredible prizes and perhaps a little champagne to end the event on a magnificent crescendo!
Best of all, proceeds from your blissful afternoon tea will benefit the Hospice of San Joaquin’s Residential Living Center. Purchase your tickets for $45 each in advance before they’re all swept up! The fun begins at noon! Church of Presentation Community Center 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., Stockton (209) 922-0380, HospiceSj.org/events
Spring Lodi Wine & Food Festival
April 2
When it comes to wine, we can be pretty serious about it here in the Lodi appellation. The same goes for incredible cuisine across San Joaquin. So, when you think about it, there’s really no better place to combine the robust flavor of our local restaurants and the rich taste of our region’s wines! Take on an assortment of blind tastings, perfect wine pairings and an abundant array of dishes from top chefs in the county!
Did we mention there’ll be music? You’ll just have to hold the stem of your glass a little straighter as you pull off your best moves among new and old friends alike! And don’t forget to purchase your raffle ticket to have a go at the Ultimate Wine Collection, featuring a cellar’s worth of exceptional stock. This one day event is ready to hold your taste-buds captive, so purchase your tickets soon! Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi (209) 369-2771, GrapeFestival.com
Stockton is Magnificent
April 2
This year’s annual showcasing of our incredible portside city is taking place at the Delta College Plaza! Come out between 11 AM and 3 PM and celebrate alongside your fellow Stocktonians, signifying everything that’s positive about our town! Enjoy the many expansions this event has taken on, including the new Health Alley!
Don’t forget to visit the Art, Ag, Education and Sports alley, long time favorites of the ever growing enthusiasm for Stockton. And with plenty of history and literature exhibits, you’ll be having a blast while also ending your day a little more enlightened! Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, StocktonMagnificent.com
Shuffle at Hutchins Street Square
April 5
Step into a platform of musical opportunity at the Hutchins Streets Square and create a concert with your fellow audience! Choose between a variety of pieces and watch the numbers spring to live across the stage in a spontaneous and splendid performance like no other! Concert runs 7-9 PM. Tickets are available at the Hutchins Street Square box office. 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi (209) 333-5550, HutchinsStreetSquare.com