Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
How has the start of everyone’s year been so far?
As anticipated, the first week or two will start out a little slow on the events side as we all settle in from the Holidays. Nevertheless, we have some really fun options going into this weekend.
With a lighter calendar, we’ve grouped events into two simple buckets below, family-friendly outings and great nights out to make planning easier.
Our household is fighting a bug but our plan is to make it out to see the Zion Chamber Orchestra if we can get it together— Paul Kimball does an incredible job. Here’s a video from their 2024 performance for anyone who would like a preview.
Happy Hoppin!
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Jan. 8 - Jan. 15
Shen Yun 2026
📅 Fri, Jan 9 & Sat, Jan 10
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
⛩️ Live Performance | Gorgeous Cultural Piece
👦 Kid-Friendly: Recommended Ages 5+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Konfucious Eats at Intermission
📅 Sun, Jan 11
📍 State Theatre, Modesto
🍜 Korean Dinner | Wine Tasting | Unique Theater
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Zion Chamber Orchestra - Mozart meets Eccentric Ibert
📅 Sun, Jan 11
📍 Zion Lutheran Church, Stockton
🎻 Orchestral Music | Live Performance
👶 Kid-Friendly: Recommending ages 7+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $
📣 Announcements
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ernie’s Seafood Giveaway, and a big congratulations to Jessica who was drawn as our winner! Enjoy Ernie’s (we recommend the beef tartare 😉)
We will be announcing our next giveaway in the coming weeks!
🎶 Great for Family Outings
Lodi Antiques Show
📍 Grape Pavilion, Lodi — Fri, Jan 9
🎟️ Tickets & Info9th & 10th Shen Yun 2026
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Fri, Jan 9 & Sat, Jan 10
🎟️ Tickets & InfoZion Chamber Orchestra - Mozart meets Eccentric Ibert
📍 Zion Lutheran Church, Stockton — Sun, Jan 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Choir of Man: Runaway International
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sun, Jan 11
🎟️ Tickets & Info2026 Docent Meet-and-Greet
📍 Haggin Museum, Stockton — Tues, Jan 13
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌙 Great for a Night Out
Sunset Paddle
📍 Lodi Boathouse, Lodi — Fri, Jan 9
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSkynnyn Lynnyrd with Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy — Sat, Jan 10
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🔥 Selling out fast!Konfucious Eats at Intermission
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Sun, Jan 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLive Performance of The Nance (Preview)
📍 Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton — Thur, Jan 15
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🚨 Plan Ahead!
Jo Koy will be coming to Stockton on Jan 16th & 17th to the Stockton Adventist Health Arena! These tickets WILL sell out, but if this is your jam, there is still time to snag yours!
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