Alicia Villarreal in Stockton, Big Bounce America, Brincos Dieras: Things to do in April
The flowers are blooming. Spring time is here and so are the fun events coming in April to Stockton.
The month includes festivals, concerts and sports games. Among them are The Big Bounce America, San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, a Stockton Ports game and stop from Lo Mejor Del Rock en Español.
Open your calendar app and schedule one of these 20 events happening in Stockton or nearby.
University of the Pacific softball and baseball
Softball and baseball games continue through April at the University of the Pacific.
Catch a softball game at the Bill Simoni Field or a baseball game at the Klein Family Field at the University of the Pacific. Both schedules include six home games each throughout the month.
General admission tickets are $10. Seniors 60 years and up pay $8, and children ages 5-17 years old get in for $5.
Pacific softball home games at the Bill Simoni Field this April:
6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 against UC Davis (PRIDE Game)
4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 against vs. San Jose Sate
4 p.m. Friday, April 19 against vs. San Diego
Noon on Saturday, April 20 against San Diego
2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 against San Diego
Noon on Sunday, April 21 against San Diego (Pink Game)
Pacific baseball games at the Klein Family Field this April:
5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 against CSU Bakersfield (Military Appreciation Night)
5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 against UC Davis (Ag Night)
6 p.m. Friday, April 19 against Loyola Marymount (Postgame Fireworks sponsored by Amy Scriven DDS)
6 p.m. Saturday, April 20 against vs. Loyola Marymount
1 p.m. Sunday, April 21 against Loyola Marymount
6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 against California (Little League Night)
Where to go for UP softball and baseball games:
Location: Pacific Softball at Bill Simoni Field at 3601 Pacific Ave. or Klein Family Field at 1178 Larry Heller Dr., both at the University of the Pacific
Information: pacifictigers.com
The Big Bounce America
The Big Bounce America is making a tour stop in Stockton on Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7.
"The World’s Largest Bounce House" includes a 24,000-square-foot bounce. The installation is making stops in various cities around the country.
There will also be a "brand-new deep sea foam party inflatable OctoBlast," a "900+ ft. long obstacle course, The Giant," and a "customized sports arena Sport Slam." Finally, there is a "three-piece, space-themed wonderland airSPACE."
"The Big Bounce America is the perfect event for kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they’ve never experienced," Noa Visnich, the attraction's tour manager, said in a statement. "We invite all kids, and kids at heart, to kick those sneakers off and PARTY ON!”
Tour dates include two more California stops in April. One will be in Santa Rosa on April 19-21 at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds and in Santa Barbara on April 26-28 at Elings Park.
One ticket gets you three hours at the event. This event has four different session options. Tickets start at $22 for toddlers and $39 for adults.
Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton
Hours: Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7
Information: thebigbounceamerica.com/
Stockton Ports games and opener
The Stockton Ports is the Single-A Minor League Baseball Affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
They are kicking off the 2024 season with nine home games in April at the Stockton Ballpark in the downtown. This includes their opening night and a "three-game series" on the first weekend of the month.
Opening night is at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 5 against the Modesto Nuts. They are scheduled to play the Modesto Nuts again at 7:05 p.m. the following day. On April 7, they play them at 2:09 p.m., like Stockton's area code, during their first Sunday game of the season.
Tickets begin at $13 for opening night.
2024 Stockton Ports April home games
7:05 p.m. Friday, April 5 against Modesto Nuts
7:05 p.m. Saturday, April 6 against Modesto Nuts
2:09 p.m. Sunday, April 7 against Modesto Nuts
11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 against Fresno Grizzlies
7:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 against Fresno Grizzlies
7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 18 against Fresno Grizzlies
7:05 p.m. Friday, April 19 against Fresno Grizzlies
7:05 p.m. Saturday, April 20 against Fresno Grizzlies
2:09 p.m. Sunday, April 21 against Fresno Grizzlies
7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 against Visalia Rawhide
Location: Stockton Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St in Stockton
Information: milb.com/stockton
Opening Day on the Delta Boat Parade
The Stockton Yacht Club is celebrating Opening Day on the Delta with a boat parade.
The theme for this year is "Hollywood Glitz and Glamour on the Delta," according to a Facebook event page.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at Windmill Cove and will proceed downtown via the Deep Water Channel, a flier states. The 2024 Grand Marshal is the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Boating Unit.
Those interested in participating can register for $20. Proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club at Sierra Vista Stockton. Opening day sponsor is Bay Yachts.
There will be a dinner following the parade at the Stockton Yacht Club at 3235 River Dr. Tickets for non-members are $30.
To register for the opening day dinner, visit stocktonyc.clubexpress.com.
Location: Windmill Cove and will proceed downtown via the Deep Water Channel
Hours: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6
Information: facebook.com/StocktonYachtClub
Stockton Symphony 'Ports of Call' Concerts
The Stockton Symphony is presenting "Ports of Call" at the San Joaquin College's Atherton Auditorium in Stockton.
The symphony will take on the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 7.
"We are excited to present the 'Ports of Call' concerts to our audiences," said Scott Watkins, CEO of the Stockton Symphony, in a statement. "This concert promises to be an immersive experience, taking listeners on a musical journey across continents and centuries. From the shores of distant lands to the grandeur of ancient Rome, each piece in our program offers a unique and unforgettable glimpse into different cultures and traditions."
Peter Jaffe, music director, will be conducting the concerts.
Violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou will also be part of the concert, reads the statement.
Tickets start at $25. Tickets for students are $10. To purchase tickets, visit StocktonSymphony.org or call the box office at (209) 951-0196.
Location: San Joaquin College's Atherton Auditorium, 5151 Pacific Ave. in Stockton
Hours: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7
Information: stocktonsymphony.org/
Brincos Dieras Irreverente Tour at the Bob Hope Theater
The comedy tour, Brincos Dieras, will be making a stop.
"With his unparalleled performances and diverse range of characters, Brincos has become a household name in both the U.S. and Mexico," the Visit Stockton website said. "This time, he will be joined by the talented Kevyn Contreras, a rising star in the comedy scene."
Tickets start at $85.
Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Hours: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6
Information: ticketmaster.com
Main Street Market at Courthouse Plaza
The Main Street Market is returning to the Courthouse Plaza in downtown Stockton this spring. There will be food trucks, vendors, musicians, arcade games and much more.
The Main Street Market, an event by the Courthouse Plaza, kicks off its spring and summer return at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. The Market will happen once a month from April through July.
The Bananafish band plays rock and pop covers. Performances are scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 (music by Bananafish)
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 (music by Touch of Magic)
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 (music by Nick Elwood)
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 (music by Los Rebelous)
Location: in front of the Bob Hope Theater, East Main Street in Stockton
Information: courthouseplaza.net
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
Asparagus Alley is back for another year with tasty asparagus treats ranging from the deep fried to frozen at the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival this spring.
Head over to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds to celebrate the 38th year of the festival from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14.
Besides the asparagus ice cream and other delights, there will be live entertainment, carnival rides, a petting zoo and pony rides, monster truck rides and, of course, the Miss San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Scholarship Pageant.
Tickets start at $15 for adults, $10 for children 6 years and up, $10 seniors & military. Children 5 years old and under get in free. Fees are not included. Purchase tickets online at sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net/.
Parking is cash only: $10 for cars and $5 for motorcycles.
Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, and noon-8 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Information: sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net/
Cambodian New Year
The Cambodian New Year celebration at the Wat Dhammararam Buddhist temple in Stockton will start Friday, April 12 through Tuesday, April 16.
The Visit Stockton website states there will be food, music, and Cambodian folk dances at the free family-friendly event.
"The Stockton Cambodian Buddhist Temple features over 90 colorful and larger than life jewel encrusted statues that celebrate the life and story of the Cambodian Buddha," Visit Stockton says in promoting the event. "You have to see it to believe it ... the temple boasts a 50-foot long recumbent Buddha."
Location: 3732 Carpenter Road in Stockton
Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 through Tuesday, April 16
Information: visitstockton.org
Sikh Parade & Festival
The Stockton Gurdwara Sahib is celebrating their annual Sikh Parade and Festival this spring.
It is a celebration that drives thousands of Sikh devotees and spectators to the streets of Stockton as they come together to mark the annual Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan.
It is a procession that celebrates the birth of the Khalsa, their initiation ceremony, according to a post on the Facebook page for Stockton Gurdwara (Sikh Temple).
"Sikhs have been active members of the Stockton community for more than 100 years and have contributed to the city in a number of ways," their Facebook page states. "For more than two decades, the procession, or parade, has invited Sikhs and non-Sikhs from across the state to celebrate the rich Sikh heritage and culture."
The post adds: "The parade highlights the diversity of Stockton and allows for its residents to engage with one of the oldest religious communities in the city, completely free of charge."
The parade begins at noon and returns to the temple by 4 p.m., according to Visit Stockton.
Location: Stockton Gurdwara Sahib, 1930 Sikh Temple St. in Stockton
Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Information: facebook.com/Gurdwarasahibstockton/
'Rear Window' at the Bob Hope Theatre
Head downtown to the Bob Hope Theatre for a classic movie on the silver screen.
Friends of the Fox Classic Movie series presents "Rear Window," a 1954 thriller/mystery starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr.
Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 for children 4 to 12 years old. General admission is $12.
Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Hours: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Information: stocktonlive.com/
Astronomy in the Park
Want to see the moon, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula up close through the lens of a telescope? Then go to Oak Grove Regional Park at 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd. in Stockton on Saturday, April 13.
Telescope viewings take place once a month and feature a different deep sky object. This also happens on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon.
Sunset is at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, April 13: The moon, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula can be seen then. The Deep Sky Object, the M81 & M82 (Bodes Galaxies) will be seen when the sky is at its darkest.
The event is free, but the county charges $6 for parking, according to Visit Stockton.
Location: Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton
Hours: 7:40 p.m. Saturday, April 13
Information: drive.google.com
'Artists by Artists' at Grand Theater Center for The Arts
The Grand Theater Center for The Arts has a new exhibit this season.
"Artists by Artists is a conversation about connections – connections to our history, to art, and to each other," the Grand Theater Center for the Arts website states. "Curator Tiffanie Heben brings together works by twenty artists who represent a range of artistic practice in our community through time."
The exhibit showcases works by 20 artists from new to artists from the past. The display will remain open through May 11. There will be a panel discussion at noon on Saturday, April 13 at the Studio Theater with the curator and featured artists.
The Tracy Historical Museum features a concurrent Artists by Artists exhibit with additional works by 12 artists. The exhibit will remain open through May 4.
Phillip Merlo, executive director of the San Joaquin Historical Society and Museum will be in attendance at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 for a gallery talk featuring the artists.
Location: Grand Theater Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave. in Tracy and Tracy Historical Museum, 1141 Adam St. in Tracy
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, closed for Easter on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30.
Information: atthegrand.org/
2nd annual Native C.O.R.E Youth Pow Wow
Native Directions and Native C.O.R.E. presents the 2nd annual Native C.O.R.E Youth Pow Wow at the San Joaquin County Fair Grounds on Saturday, April 20.
The free family-friendly event will begin at 10 a.m. and will go though 5:45 p.m.
"This is a Youth Pow Wow entirely run by the Youth, which is rarely seen in our communities. It is time to teach our future generations how to run a Pow Wow," a flier states. "This is an important event made to empower our Native Youth and to introduce our culture to our future native warriors."
There will be dancers, vendors and food. The event is drug and alcohol free.
Location: San Joaquin County Fair Grounds Building 2, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton
Hours: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Information: Nativecoreca.org
Burning Flowers at Weber Point Events Center
A great way to celebrate 4/20, if you celebrate it, of course, is happening in Stockton.
Burning Flowers will be in Stockton at the Weber Point Event Center on Saturday, April 20. There will be live art, musical performances, food and, well, cannabis.
There will be a, "MunchieLand," where you can savor anything from sweet to salty foods, according to the event's website. There will be small businesses where you can purchase cannabis accessories.
General admission tickets start at $50 (fees not included) and VIP tickets start at $150 (fees not included). For tickets visit eventhi.io.
This event is for those 21 years old and over. A valid ID is required and will be checked at the entrance. No weapons or alcohol will be allowed. Clear bags will be the only ones allowed.
"Outside cannabis is allowed as long as it is under personal state limits. Outside cannabis cannot be brought in to distribute/sell," the website states. "Any person that brings over their legal limits will not be allowed into the event and will be asked to leave."
Location: Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St. in Stockton
Hours: Noon-8 p.m., Saturday, April 20
Information: eventhi.io
Lo Mejor Del Rock en Español Tour at the Bob Hope Theater
Lo Mejor Del Rock en Español Tour 2024 will be making a stop at the Bob Hope Theater on Saturday, April 20.
The concert will feature "Cala de Villa, Xava Drago, Vampiro from Jaguares and Mana, Kenny y Los Electricos, Claveria & Chirino from La Ley, and more," the Stockton Live website states.
Tickets start at $35.
Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Hours: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Information: stocktonlive.com/
Stockton Earth Day Festival
Make your way to Victory Park in Stockton for the annual Stockton Earth Day on Sunday, April 21.
"Through our ongoing advocacy and the annual Stockton Earth Day Festival, we hope to promote a sustainable lifestyle ensuring that the Earth's resources are protected and shared responsibly for the well-being of all and the future generations," according to the Stockton Earth Day website.
"This year's call to action is "Choose Planet Over Plastic," Visit Stockton states.
The event is free to the community, and it begins at 10 a.m. and will go through 4 p.m.
The festivals schedule includes yoga in the park at 10 a.m., a blessing of the native land at 11 a.m. a community drum circle at 4 p.m., live performances, face painting, food vendors, educational booths and more.
Location: Victory Park, 1001 N. Pershing Ave. in Stockton
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Information: earthdaystockton.com/
Alicia Villarreal Donde Todo Comenzo at the Bob Hope Theater
Alicia Villarreal, the "Te quedó grande la yegua" and the "Ay! Papacito" Mexican singer, will be at the Bob Hope Theater on Friday, April 26.
"Accompanied by a mariachi, her concert will deliver a unique traditional Mexican regional experience," the Stockton Live website said.
Tickets start at $49.
Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Hours: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26
Information: stocktonlive.com/
Wedding Walk at the Lincoln Center
You said yes to the love of your life, but now you need a dress.
Say yes to the dress at the Wedding Walk at Lincoln Center or at least get an idea of your dream dress.
The Lincoln Center is hosting its Wedding Walk 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
"Come to Lincoln Center’s Wedding Walk and meet wedding professionals waiting to help you discover the latest in bridal gowns, floral and décor trends, tastings, trunk shows, a special day of deals, and prizes galore!" the event's website said.
Tickets are $25 for brides who register in advance. Registration the day of the event will be $30.
Brides will receive a tote bag filled with gifts from Lincoln Center shops. Bridal parties and guests don't need to register.
To register visit eventbrite.com.
Location: Lincoln Center, 374 Lincoln Center in Stockton
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Information: eventbrite.com
Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship
Beer and BBQ. The Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship has the best of both worlds.
Head over to the Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds on Saturday, April 27 for the one day event.
"The Lodi Beer Fest is a great celebration of craft beer from up to 50 local and national breweries. Join us and find a new favorite beer, toss a game of cornhole with friends and dance along to the live band," the Lodi Grape festival and Event Center website states. "Held in conjunction with the State BBQ Championship more than 30 BBQ teams will compete for prizes in a variety of categories."
This event is for those 21 years old and over only.
General admission tickets start at $40 in advance and $50 at the door. The VIP tasting ticket is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Designated Driver tickets are $15, a valid Lodi Beer Fest ticket must be sold to someone else to purchase this ticket.
Tickets can be purchased online at grapefestival.com/ or at the following stores Lodi Grape Festival Office (413 E. Lockeford Street in Lodi), Stogies Lounge (230 W. Pine Street in Lodi), Five Window Beer Company (9 W. Locust Street in Lodi), River Rock Brewery (608 N. Lincoln Way in Galt) and Dry Creek Liquor (1060 E. Augusta Street in Woodbridge).
Location: Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds at 413 E. Lockeford St. in Lodi
Hours: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Information: grapefestival.com/
Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
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