Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
We’ve got a few strong picks this week that might fly under the radar.

First, there’s a ton of great music, starting with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra: 90th Anniversary Tour (a big one for jazz lovers) and Chris Isaak in Modesto — which is selling out fast. Fun fact: Isaak is originally from Stockton. I’m a fan and somehow didn’t know that!

Finally, we have a few kids’ activities you won’t want to miss.
The Modesto Children's Museum is hosting their sensory friendly mornings, and Lodi’s World of Wonders Science Museum is celebrating its birthday.
Check them out below.

Cheers & Happy Hoppin!
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week

Feb. 27 - Mar. 3

StocktonCon Winter 2026
📅 Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton
🦸🏻‍♂️ Comic-Con | Pop Culture
👦 Kid-Friendly: Yes!
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $ | Kids under 12 are FREE!

Chris Isaak Live - Selling out FAST
📅 Sun, Mar 1
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎸 Legendary Songwriter | Live Performance
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 7+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$

Forejour – Tribute to Foreigner & Journey
📅 Sat, Feb 28
📍 State Theatre, Modesto
🤘 Live Music | Iconic Show Cover
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 7+ Recommended
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $

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🎶 For Our Music Lovers

  • Pianist Orrin Evans and Pacific Jazz Ensemble
    📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Fri, Feb 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Guest Bassist Rebecca Lawrence
    📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Celebration of Gospel Event
    📍 Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra: 90th Anniversary Tour
    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Fleetwood Mask
    📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun

  • Irish Pub Food with Chef Cindy
    📍 Cheese Central, Lodi — Fri, Feb 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Sensory Friendly Mornings
    📍 Modesto Children's Museum, Modesto — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • World of Wonders Birthday Party
    📍 World of Wonders Science Museum, Lodi — Sun, Mar 1
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🎭 Arts & Live Entertainment

  • Matt O'Brien and Julia Hladkowicz
    📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Fri, Feb 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Teo Gonzalez & Mario Aguilar
    📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton — Fri, Feb 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Clue: A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Tues, Mar 3
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More

  • Neighborhood Noise
    📍 Woodbridge Crossing, Woodbridge — Fri, Feb 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • GeorgeTowne
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Kaylee Wilson
    📍 Dying Breed Brewing, Oakdale — Sat, Feb 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

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