DOWNTOWN STOCKTON Chinese New Year Parade Will Celebrate a Year of the Dragon in 2012
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Celebrate! DOWNTOWN STOCKTON Chinese New Year Parade will celebrate a Year of the Dragon in 2012. Photo by Ulmer Photography WINTER 2011/2012 YOUR GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN STOCKTON 209.464.5246 (English) 209.888.8637 (Español) www.downtownstockton.org Downtown Stockton Annual Events California Composer’s Concert at St. John’s Episcopal Our Lady of Guadalupe Parade, December; Hosted by St. Welcome! to Downtown Stockton Celebrate Food! Church, January; Featuring an all-American program Mary’s Church of Stockton, this is a large-scale, colorful Asparagus Festival, April; An immensely popular event of classical and jazz compositions performed at the event featuring floats that convey messages about the featuring locally grown asparagus, live entertainment, What would you like to historic church, known for its superior acoustics and role of Mary throughout history. For information call arts and crafts, sports and variety of vendors. For intimate surroundings. For information call (209) 466- (209) 948-0661. Celebrate today? information call (209) 644-3740 or visit www. 6916. asparagusfest.com. Celebrate Fun! Look inside to enjoy almost 50 diverse, Boat Parade, Spring; An event for the whole family Downtown Stockton Certified Farmers’ Market, Every Celebrate Diversity! local, ethnic eateries located within Chinese New Year Celebration of Stockton, March; organized by the Stockton Yacht Club for the opening of Friday, May - October; Local farm fresh produce, Fun-filled festivities celebrating Chinese and the yachting season. All boats in the parade are decorated signature historic buildings. Enjoy fresh cut and potted flowers, honey and baked goods. Vietnamese cultures. Floats, dancers, martial arts, in a current theme of the event. For information call For information call (209) 487-4242 or visit www. hockey, baseball or live entertainment magicians, master jugglers and drummers cross the (209) 547-1494 or visit www.stocktonyachclub.org. sjcfarmersmarket.com. at the Bob Hope Theater, Banner Island streets of downtown rain or shine. For information call (209) 478-8754 or visit www.stocktonchinese.org. Ballpark, IMAX theatre, and Stockton Soul Food Festival, August; A day of family fun, live Pub CRAWL, held several times throughout the year; Each CRAWLER receives drink and appetizer coupons, Arena. Walk along the waterfront music, and great soul food. For information call (209) Sikh Parade, April; A part of Vaisakhi festival marking 688-3893. transportation, swag, and free entry to over 8 local bars promenade and enjoy views of the the creation of the Sikh religion; A colorful parade, and restaurants. Designated driver tickets available. new marina from inside Weber Point. traditional outfits and music. For information call (209) For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit www. Taste of San Joaquin & Way Out West BBQ Competition, 460-0843 or visit www.stocktongurdwarasahib.com. June; An opportunity to taste from locally owned and downtownstockton.org. Downtown Stockton is the destination operated San Joaquin restaurants, listen to live music Cinco de Mayo, May; Celebrating Mexican victory and stroll the Waterfront. For information call (209) Stocktoberfest, October; Modeled after a traditional of choice when you want to celebrate of the French invaders; traditional Mexican foods, German Oktoberfest, seating is outdoors on long 464-5246 or visit www.downtownstockton.org. dancing, outfits and a colorful parade of floats. Event is life, art, food, music, sports, theater, benches. Participants enjoy several home and craft hosted by El Concilio. For information call (209) 547- brews served in glass steins. For information call (209) and recreation. Wine on the Waterfront, September; An annual tasting 2855 or visit www.elconcilio.org. event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The festival 464-5246 or visit www.downtownstockton.org. showcases tastes of close to 100 fine wineries, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, June; The oldest Thank you for Celebrating with us! restaurants, caterers and micro-brewers right on the Halloween at the Museum, October; Children are invited known celebration commemorating the ending of to dress in Halloween costumes at this free annual event historic Waterfront. For information call (209) 464- slavery in the United States. Event for the whole 7644. held at the Children’s Museum, followed by a Halloween family with live performances, raffle, Gospel music, carnival celebration. For information call (209) 465- food, jumpers and prizes! Festival organized by 4386. Open Air Asian and Farmers Market, every Saturday, African American Chamber of San Joaquin County. year-round; Filled with seafood, Asian fruits and For information call (209) 938-0128 or visit www. Delta Reflections, December; Lighted Boat Parade vegetables and locally grown produce. For information africanamerticanchambersj.org. call (209) 943-1830. enjoyed by all generations alike for the past 30 years. Festively decorated boats can be seen from the Weber Fiesta por la Paz, July; Celebration of the Independence Point on the Stockton Deep Water Channel. For Celebrate Art & Performance! of Colombia; Music, artists, dance, raffles and delicious information call (209) 477-7653. 2nd Fridays, Art Walk & Beer Garden, June-August; Colombian food. For information call (209) 451-4645. A community art festival and a self-guided tour of Starlight Night, December; All-Stockton celebration local and regional art showcased in commercial and Barrio Fiesta, August; celebration of local Filipino “phantom” galleries, local businesses and historic to kick off the winter season. Businesses throughout community and culture with food and music. For downtown offer Holiday specials. Visitors may enjoy buildings. For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit information call (209) 466-1416. www.downtownstockton.org. strolling carolers, live entertainment, and a free visit with Santa. Thousands of people line up Joan Darrah Black Family Day Cultural Festival, September; Event STAR Awards Ceremony and Reception, Fall; Hosted by Promenade to watch an Annual Lighted Boat Parade and celebrating and enriching the African-American legacy. families head to the Stockton Arena for an evening of the Stockton Arts Commission, this event recognizes Celebrations include southern-style breakfast, book artists, educators and community members for their ice skating. For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit faire, live entertainment, children’s corner and more. www.downtownstockton.org. work in the arts. For information call (209) 937-7488 For information call 1-800-350-1989 or visit www. or visit www.stocktongov.com/arts. stocktonblackfamilyday.org. ~ 2 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 3 ~ Inside This Guide Information Dining .................................................. 6 The City of Stockton American ............................. 6 Public Information Officer Asian ................................... 9 209.937.8827 www.stocktongov.com Coffee & Dessert ................10 Greek ..................................13 Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Mexican ..............................13 209.547.2770 Soul Food, BBQ ................. 15 www.stocktonchamber.org Pink - Entertainmnet Business District Tourism and Greater Stockton Area Events, History & Art Tour, Map .................16-21 Stockton Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 877.778.6258 Nightlife ............................................. 22 www.visitstockton.org Family and Arts .................................. 24 Downtown Stockton Events and Entertainment Sports ................................................ 28 Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246 Local Produce .................................... 30 www.downtownstockton.org Downtown Tours ................................ 31 Stockton Lodging and Hotels 800.449.4167 Business Directory .............................32 www.visitstockton.org Lodging ..............................................34 Sporting Events, Stockton Sports Commission Transport ............................................ 35 209.937.5058 www.stocktongov.com Events Listings ...................................36 Public transportation options in Stockton and San Joaquin County, RTD/Mobility 209.955.8444 www.sanjoaquinrtd.com Cab Services: Stockton Service Cab Co. 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