Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
We’re officially bringing the first month of ‘26 to a close… Can you believe it?
This week kicks off some great Crab Feeds (with more to come next week) and other winter-esque festivities, such as the Edgar Allen Speakeasy and the Stockton Youth Symphony’s Winter concert.
The Youth Symphony is going to be a lot of fun. It’s free, the musicians are excellent and we just love supporting arts and kids.
Next, we’ll begin previewing Valentine’s Day highlights next week, with more to come on the following for those with flexible plans. It’s going to be a PACKED couple of weeks coming up.
Finally, do be sure to check out the Plan Ahead section at the bottom where we’ll be looking to get ahead of some likely sellout events coming up.
Happy Hoppin!
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
📅 Thurs, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
📍 The Century, Modesto
🍸 Themed Event | Cocktails
👦 Kid-Friendly: 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$

Stockton Youth Symphony - Winter Concert
📅 Sun, Feb 1
📍 Zion Lutheran Church, Stockton
🎼 Live Performance | Youth Symphony
👦 Kid-Friendly: Yes!
🎟️ Tickets & Info | FREE!

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show
📅 Sun, Feb 1
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎸 Live Performance | Comedy Show
👶 Kid-Friendly: Ages 14+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
📣 Announcements
🦀 It’s Crab Feed Season!
This week we’ve got two of our first feeds (Tracy has already sold out, unfortunately) so act quick before Lodi and Stockton does as well!
You’ll find the event info below.
🏖️ Second, we wanted to give you all a heads up that Lodi Lake Beach will be closed until Feb, 20th for maintenance. The surrounding areas of the park will remain open.
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Frank Wiens, Piano Recital
📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoHeart by Heart: Dreamboat Annie 50th Anniversary
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAlex Lucero Celebrating Refuge Coffee’s 1 Year Anniversary
📍 Refuge Coffee, Oakdale — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe TEN Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Weds, Feb 4
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLive Music: She Calls Him Wilson
📍 Haggin Museum, Stockton — Thurs, Feb 5
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Let's Find Fungi!
📍 Caswell Memorial State Park, Ripon — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBeginning Beekeeping Class
📍 Big Valley Bee Keeping Guild, Lodi — Sat, Jan 31
🎟️ Tickets & InfoFocaccoa Art & Flat Bread with Chef Sophie
📍 Cheese Central, Lodi — Sun, Feb 1 & Mon, Feb, 2
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Date Nights, Comedy Shows and more
The Retrofitz
📍 Five Window Beer Co., Lodi — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & InfoNick and Danielle
📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Fri, Jan 30
🎟️ Tickets & Info23rd Annual Stockton Crab Feed
📍 Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton — Sat, Jan 31
🎟️ Tickets & Info20th Annual Jerry Burns Crab Feed - Annual 2026
📍 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi — Sat, Jan 31
🎟️ Tickets & InfoDeaf Puppy Comedy Competition
📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Sat, Jan 31
🎟️ Tickets & Info

🚨 Plan Ahead!
Feb 7th Tim Allen is LIVE at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton! This is another expected sell out so get your tickets fast!
Ages 18+
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