There are moments in a child’s life when the world opens—just enough to let imagination rush in like light slipping through a long-sealed window. This Thursday evening, students from the Stockton Unified School District will experience one of those rare, transformative openings as they step into the Bob Hope Theatre for an exclusive dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker, made possible by the Adventist Health Arena Community Fund in partnership with SUSD.

A fresh burst of creativity is taking over the University of the Pacific this fall! The Reynolds Gallery inside the Jeannette Powell Art Center invites the community to experience (Re) Purpose: A Student Review of the Permanent Collection, an inspiring exhibition that reimagines the power and purpose of art through the eyes of Pacific’s emerging artists.

The roar of engines, the smell of rubber, and the pulse of adrenaline will all come together this Saturday night as Stockton 99 Speedway hosts Championship Night One, the long-awaited showdown to crown the season’s champions.

Stockton is about to laugh out loud! Comedy icon Tim Allen—yes, the Tool Man himself—is bringing his stand-up tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

A new book set to release next month is stirring interest in Stockton’s colorful past. Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta by historian and bestselling author John Boessenecker hits shelves October 21, 2025, promising to peel back the myths surrounding one of California’s most infamous outlaws.

Legendary Ranchera Singer Yolanda Del Río Coming to Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre

Racing royalty returns to the 209 as Stockton 99 Speedway roars to life this Saturday, August 9, with its most anticipated event of the season — the Night of Champions. This year’s edition honors the legendary Harry Belletto, a three-time track champion and West Coast Stock Car Hall of Famer, with a 74-lap Pro Late Model feature under the lights.

The engines are revving and the stakes are high this Saturday at Stockton 99 Speedway, where fans can catch a thrilling night of racing action—featuring the only Stockton Late Model race of August.

Grab your scarves, warm up the cocoa, and get ready to ring in the holidays Peanuts-style! The beloved holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage is making its way to Bob Hope Theatre on Wednesday, December 17 — and it's bringing the magic of the season with it!

Adventure, art, and ancient stories come alive this summer at the University of the Pacific’s Reynolds Gallery as it unveils Tony Foster: Watercolour Diaries from the Green River, a breathtaking exhibition of original watercolors, artifacts, and field notes from the world-renowned British explorer-artist.