Classic movie at Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton Lantern Festival, more January events
The new year is finally here and with a new year comes new things to do. Start the year strong by attending one of these fun Stockton events in January.
From a night at the Haggin Museum to the Stockton Lanter Festival Sensory Friendly Night or a classic movie at the Bob Hope Theatre. Here are 10 things to do this month in town.
Goh Kurosawa at the Haggin Museum
Every first and third Thursday of the month there are special guests or live music at the Haggin Museum. The first Thursday of the year is not the exception. On Jan. 4 there will be live music with Goh Kurosawa, a Japanese musician from Los Angeles. An evening hosted by the Junior Women’s Group. At 6:30 p.m. a glass of wine will be served before the program. The program starts at 7 p.m. The museum and store close at 9 p.m. There is limited seating.
General admission tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, $5 for youth (10 years old to 17 years old) and students with ID. Members of the museum and children under 10 years old enter for free.
Location: Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave. in Stockton
Hours: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4
Information: hagginmuseum.org
Stockton Lantern Festival & Sensory Friendly Night
The Stockton Lantern Festival continues in downtown Stockton through January 14. The Stockton Ballpark transformed into Koda's Journey to the Magic Forest with over 20,000 LED lights.
On Monday, Jan. 8 the Stockton Lantern Festival will hold a Sensory Friendly Night. This night is "to be sensitive and inclusive for those on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with sensitivity issues or developmental delays," Visit Stockton website states.
"Follow the footsteps of an 8-year-old boy named Koda to take on an exciting adventure to the deep woods of Caballococha, Peru," the Stockton Live website states. "The lines of reality and imagination start to blur as you weave through the forest."
Tickets are now on sale on Ticketmaster starting at $20 for adults and $16 for children ages 2 to 12. Prices are lower from Monday through Thursday. On Friday through Sunday, ticket prices are $25 for adults and $21 for children.
Location: Stockton Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St. in Stockton
Hours: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Now through Sunday, Jan. 14
Information: stocktonlive.com
Stockton Kings vs Iowa Wolves
Spend your Friday night at the Stockton Kings vs Iowa Wolves game on Friday, Jan. 12. The NBA G League team is back for another season with the first home game of the year.
Tickets start at $15.
Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W. Fremont St. in Stockton
Hours: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12
Information: ticketmaster.com
Mata'irea Polynesian Culture Preservation Crab Feed
The Tahitian dance group Mata'irea Polynesian Culture Preservation's 12th Annual Crab Feed will be taking place on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 5-9 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.
A fundraiser with Tahitian dance performances as you enjoy some crab.
Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S Airport Way in Stockton
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13
Information: visitstockton.org
2nd Saturdays for Families at the Haggin Museum
The Haggin Museum is hosting its Second Saturday for Families event of paper lanterns on Saturday, Jan. 13. The Second Saturday for Families events are for children ages 5-12 featuring hands-on events. Some activities may include art or interactive projects and museum events.
While reservations are not required seating is available on a first come-first served basis, their website states. Materials and activities are free with regular admission to the Haggin Museum. This Saturday children can learn how to make paper lanterns.
Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors and military, $5 youth 10-17 years old and students with ID. Admission is free for museum members and children under 10 years old.
Location: Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave. in Stockton
Hours: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13
Information: hagginmuseum.org
"Back to the Future II" at the Bob Hope Theatre
If you love a good classic movie then head over to the Bob Hope Theatre for movie day on the silver screen.
Friends of the Fox Classic Movie series presents "Back to the Future II," a 1989 science fiction and adventure film starring Michale J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.
Doors will open at 1 p.m. Dave Moreno will be at the Mighty Morton organ at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and master of ceremonies Matías Bombal will kick off the movie at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3 for children 4-year-old to 12-years-old. General admission is $9.
Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St in Stockton
Hours: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14
Information: stocktonlive.com
Stockton Kings vs Long Island Nets
The Stockton Kings will be playing at home on Wednesday, Jan. 17 vs the Long Island Nets. Tickets for the game start at $15.
Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W. Fremont St. in Stockton
Hours: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17
Information: ticketmaster.com
Stockton Restaurant Week
The 10-day dining extravaganza is back on Jan. 19 through Jan. 28 for Stockton Restaurant Week.
A dining experience presented by Visit Stockton. An opportunity for local restaurants to showcase "their most popular dishes and/or newly curated dishes at a unique fixed-price," Visit Stockton website states.
You also have an opportunity to win a $50 gift card when you enter the Stockton Restaurant Week Gift Card contest.
Location: Various Participating Restaurants in Stockton
Hours: Jan. 19 through Jan. 28
Information: visitstockton.org
Stage Kiss at Stockton Civic Theatre
Head over to the Stockton Civic Theatre for "Stage Kiss," from Thursday, Jan. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 4.
"In this play-within-a-play, two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama. They quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage," the Visit Stockton website states. "Stage Kiss captures Sarah Ruhl’s singular voice; it is a charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss—or when actors share a real one."
Location: Stockton Civic Theatre, 2312 Rosemarie Lane in Stockton
Hours: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays
Information: stocktoncivictheatre.csstix.com
Stockton Host Lions 26th Annual Super Crab Bowl
The 26th Annual Super Crab Bowl is back this January for an evening of food and entertainment.
Proceeds from the crab bowl will benefit the Stockton Host Lions Club Scholarship Foundation and other charitable projects. Tickets start at $75.
Location: St Basil's Church, 920 West March Lane in Stockton
Hours: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27
Information: facebook.com/events
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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