Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
Tequila Fest is taking over Weber Point, Ledisi is bringing For Dinah to Modesto and Gary Owen is headed to the Bob Hope Theatre—just three of the 19 events happening around the Valley this week.
Also, a big thank you to those who have reached out with your feedback requesting a little more of a heads up on larger events when they come up. Peep our latest updates below on that.
Happy Hoppin’!!
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Aug 28 - Sept 3
Stockton Tequila Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 29
📍 Weber Point Event Center, Stockton
🎤 Hip-Hop & Latin | All-Day Festival
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
📅 Fri, Aug 28
📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton
😂 Stand-Up Comedy | National Headliner
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 12+ Recommended
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Ledisi: For Dinah
📅 Fri, Aug 28
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎙️ Soul, Jazz & R&B | Grammy Winner
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages; Best for Teens & Adults
🎟️ 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! We will be including a more robust list here moving forward while we work on a permanent system and home for them.
Hope it helps, and thank you to those who have reached out with this recommendation. We hear you!
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🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Abigail Taylor
📍Viaggio Estate & Winery, Acampo— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoA Day in the Life at Camp featuring Brett Dennen
📍The State Theatre, Modesto— Sat, Aug 29
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSummit Band
📍Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi— Sat, Aug 29
🎟️ Tickets & InfoJazz Sunday with Chris McEwen
📍Nostra Vita Family Winery, Lodi— Sun, Aug 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Collingsworth Family: Songs of Hope
📍Atherton Auditorium, Stockton— Mon, Aug 31
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLive Music: Casey Lipka
📍Haggin Museum, Stockton— Thu, Sep 3
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Movies on the Plaza: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
📍Civic Center Plaza, Tracy— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFull Moon Paddle
📍Lodi Boathouse at Lodi Lake, Lodi— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFamily Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
📍Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, Modesto— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStreet Dreams Car Show
📍Downtown Tracy— Sat, Aug 29
🎟️ Tickets & InfoWellness Day
📍Haggin Museum, Stockton— Sat, Aug 29
🎟️ Tickets & InfoParks After Dark: On Air Band
📍Kennedy Park, Stockton— Sat, Aug 29
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFestival de Bombas
📍McFarland Living History Ranch, Galt— Sun, Aug 30
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Date Nights, Comedy & More
Comedy Roast Battle
📍The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, Modesto— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoJason and the Argonauts (1963)
📍Turlock Community Theatre, Turlock— Fri, Aug 28
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSalsa & Bachata—Free Entry
📍Viaggio Estate & Winery, Acampo— Wed, Sep 2
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🔭 Look Ahead
A few major events worth getting on your calendar early:
Josh Potter
📍Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, Manteca— Fri–Sat, Sep 4–5
🎟️ Tickets & Info
Limited-capacity comedy club; advance tickets recommended.Stockton Taco & Tequila Fest
📍San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton— Sun, Sep 6
🎟️ Tickets & Info
Ticketed festival taking place over Labor Day weekend.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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