Top Five Weekend events
1 LODI COMMUNITY BAND PRESENTS ‘AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS’ CONCERT
The Lodi Community Band is spreading Christmas cheer with a selection of holiday music. Conducted by Arthur J. Holton Jr., the band will be joined by special guests Joyous Brass, led by Mike Wellings, and the Millswood Middle School Bands, directed by Shane Park.
The Christmas concert is free, and the community is invited to attend. The music begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. For more information, call 209-333-5550 or visit www.lodicommunityband.com or www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com.
2 Micke Grove Zoo offers up sparkling lights, holiday fun
Zoo Lights offers up a wild holiday adventure for local animal lovers. Kids will get to visit Santa (and get a free photo), and guests can visit with the zoo animals while enjoying crafts, games, a raffle and more. Animal sightings aren’t guaranteed.
The fun lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday — as well as Dec. 14 to 16 — at the zoo, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi. Tickets are $20 per vehicle, or $15 per vehicle for Micke Grove Zoological Society members. For more information, see today’s Showtime section, call 209-331-2010 or visit www.mgzoo.com.
3 Winter Wonderland Holiday Boutique visits the Square
Still need a beautiful, unique gift for a loved one this holiday season? Local artists and crafters will gather in Crete Hall at Hutchins Street Square on Saturday to sell their creations.
Admission for shoppers is free, so grab your wallet and get ready to shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. For more information, call 209-333-5550 or visit www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com.
4 Dance into the holiday spirit with ‘An Irish Christmas’
Take a musical journey to Ireland with an awardwinning cast of dancers led by Caterina Coyne, principal dancer of Riverdance, world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz, and Connor Reider, principal dancer of Celtic Fyre.
The Kerry Dance Troupe, joined by the Kerry Voice Squad and members of the Kerry Traditional Orchestra, will celebrate Christmas with song, music and dance. Tickets start at $22. 7 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton. Call 800745-3000 or visit www.stocktonlive.com.
5 Heritage Oak Winery hosts Christmas Boutique
Take the stress out of Christmas shopping with a glass of wine while shopping through hand-crafted soaps, jewelry, gourmet food, photos, candles and more.
Local vendors will be selling a wide array of goods at Heritage Oak Winery’s annual Christmas Boutique. Well-behaved children and dogs are welcome. Local artists Frankie & Annette will serve up live music.
Shop local and get in the spirit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery, 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo. For more information, call 209-986-2763 or visit www.heritageoakwinery.com.