Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
This might be the only week where we can say "bagpipes" twice!
There's a Scottish Highland Festival at Idol Beer Works in Lodi on Saturday, and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (not the Peppers!) hit the Gallo Center on Wednesday.
Brian Regan is also in Modesto Saturday night for anyone who's been waiting on that one.
Also a special shout for Dutch Hollow Farm’s “Baby Animal Days” which will be running until mid April. More info below but they’re a true gem in the valley and highly recommended.
Finally, our $100 Market Tavern giveaway closes this week. Last chance to reply for bonus entries! Details below.
Happy Hoppin'.
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Mar. 20 - Mar. 26
Willie Barcena Standup Live
📅 Fri, Mar 20
📍 State Theatre, Modesto
🎤 Live Show | Comedy
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 18+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Bollywood Night
📅 Sat, Mar 21
📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo
💆♀️ Wine Tasting | Dancing
👦 Kid-Friendly: 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Brian Regan Live
📅 Sat, Mar 21
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎤 Standup | Comedy Legends
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 14+ Recommended
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
📣 GIVEAWAY — LAST CHANCE!
This is your last chance to get in on our $100 Market Tavern giveaway! We're drawing the winner this Saturday, March 21 — so don't wait on this one.
TO ENTER:
Reply to this email with "I'm in!" and we'll add your name to the draw.
WANT A BONUS ENTRY? Tell us: which 209 restaurant should we give away to next? Drop it in your reply — we'd love to hear from you, and it gets you an extra entry.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO'D LOVE THIS? Share Valley Hopper with a friend before Saturday. If they subscribe and mention your name or email, you get an extra entry for each one. Send 'em here ❤️
IF YOU WIN:
We'll reach out by email on Saturday, March 21 from [email protected].
You'll have until 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 24 to claim before we redraw.
We can mail the gift card or hand it off in person — your call.
We'd love to give you a little shoutout in the newsletter. Totally optional!
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Pacific Opera Theatre Presents "A Hand of Bridge & "The Medium"
📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Fri, Mar 20 & Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoRuss Taff with special guest Steve Taylor and “Some Band”
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSummer Night City- An ABBA Extravaganza
📍 Hutchins Street Square, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Red Hot Chilli Pipers
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Weds, Mar 25
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Baby Animal Days 2026
📍 Dutch Hollow Farms, Modesto — Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Apr 12
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSpring Drawing Course
📍 Haggin Museum, Stockton — Fri, Mar 20
🎟️ Tickets & InfoJunktique
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFamily Goodnight Goats
📍 Spenker Family Farm, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAstronomy In The Park
📍 Shumway Regional Park, Stockton — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLodi Stitch Club
📍 Olive Crush Farms, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎭 Arts & Live Entertainment
Comedy Night at the Square
📍 Hutchins Street Square, Lodi — Fri, Mar 20
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Naked Magicians - Ages 18+
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Fri, Mar 20
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBrincos Dieras: El Desmadre Continua Tour
📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More
A Grove Tradition, Stories with Greg
📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoGirl Scout Cookies + Wine Pairing
📍 Michael David Winery, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBudbreak Festival
📍 Jeremy Wine Co., Lockford — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoScottish Highland Festival
📍 Idol Beer Works, Lodi — Sat, Mar 21
🎟️ Tickets & InfoEver After at Appellation
📍 Appellation Lodi, Lodi — Sun, Mar 22
🎟️ Tickets & Info
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