Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
Labor Day weekend is giving us a whole host of reasons to get out!
Lodi’s SEA Night Market returns for three days of Southeast Asian food, culture and more than 50 vendors, while Dove Award nominee Ben Fuller takes the Gallo stage and comedian Josh Potter settles in for two nights in Manteca.
Beyond the headliners, the week brings pow wow dancing and drums, Black Family Day celebrations, live theater, a comic con, free museum admission and a few genuinely interesting ways to spend a night out. Here’s what’s happening around the Valley from September 4–10.
Happy Hoppin’!!
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Sept 4 - Sept 10
2nd Annual SEA Night Market
📅 Fri–Sun, Sep 4–6
📍 Wat Khmer, Lodi
🍜 Southeast Asian Food & Culture | 50+ Vendors
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | Free
Ben Fuller
📅 Fri, Sep 4
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎤 Contemporary Christian | Dove Award Nominee
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Stockton Taco & Tequila Fest
📅 Sun, Sep 6
📍 San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton
🌮 Tacos, Lowriders & Live Music | Featuring Tierra
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
👀 Announcements
Ever wanted more of a heads up on big events coming to town? Take a look at our “Look Ahead” section below, or see the Month at a Glance on our website valleyhopper.com !
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🎶 For Our Music Lovers
NB Ridaz
📍Bay Boys Brewing, Tracy — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLive Music with Jaime Byous
📍Clark Ferrea Winery, Escalon — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLine Dancing
📍Five Windows Brewery, Lodi — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Haggin Museum Free Admission Day
📍Haggin Museum, Stockton — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStockton Community Pow Wow
📍University of the Pacific, Stockton — Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6
🎟️ Tickets & InfoVintage Car Fair
📍Stanislaus County Veterans Services Office, Modesto — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLodi Lake Bird Walk
📍Lodi Lake, Lodi — Sat, Sep 5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStockton Black Family Day Parade and Talent Show
📍Stockton Civic Auditorium, Stockton — Sun, Sep 6
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStockton Black Family Day Culture Fest
📍Weber Point Events Center, Stockton — Mon, Sep 7
🎟️ Tickets & InfoTurlock Toy, Anime and Comic Con
📍Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock — Mon, Sep 7
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Date Nights, Comedy & More
Josh Potter
📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, Manteca — Fri–Sat & Sep 4–5
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBonnie & Clyde
📍Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton — Fri–Sun, Sep 4–6
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSelf-Care Sundays: Sound Sanctuary featuring The Restoration Lounge
📍DeVeraBBCo Suites, Manteca — Sun, Sep 6
🎟️ Tickets & InfoR&B Brunch with DJ SM
📍El Don Cocina & Cantina, Lathrop — Sun, Sep 6
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFlavor of Lebanon: An Evening of Lebanese Cuisine & Culture
📍BellaVista Rooftop & Events, Stockton — Thu, Sep 10
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🔭 Look Ahead
A few major events worth getting on your calendar early:
Gospel on the Water Festival
📍Weber Point Event Center, Stockton— Sun, Sep 13
🎟️ Tickets & Info
Featuring Le’Andria Johnson, Beverly Crawford and Zacardi Cortez; general admission and VIP tickets are available.Lodi Grape Festival
📍Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi— Thu–Sun, Sep 17–20
🎟️ Tickets & Info
Discounted advance admission is available while supplies last; plan ahead for parking and carnival expenses.Journey: Final Frontier Tour
📍Adventist Health Arena, Stockton— Thu, Sep 17
🎟️ Tickets & Info
Journey’s farewell tour at the market’s largest arena. Tickets start at $43.50; purchasing early is strongly recommended.GRANDfest
📍Downtown Tracy— Sat, Sep 26
🎟️ Event Info
A free outdoor concert and 20th-anniversary celebration with thousands expected downtown.Manteca Pumpkin Fair
📍Downtown Manteca— Sat–Sun, Oct 3–4
🎟️ Event Info
Large free street festival with vendors, live music, a kids zone and a car show; allow time for parking.Lodi Street Faire
📍Downtown Lodi— Sun, Oct 4
🎟️ Event Info
More than 450 vendors across 14 downtown blocks; arrive early because nearby parking fills quickly.
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