Lodi Arts Community
Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
Lodi Open Studios Tour
Join us on October 18 & 19 from 11am-4pm for the second annual Lodi Open Studios Tour! 14 locations, 24 local artists, free & open to the public. Visit https://lodiopenstudios.com to download the guide, meet the artists, & plan your route!
The Lodi Open Studios Tour is a special opportunity for art enthusiasts to witness local artists in action and purchase fine art & craft directly from artists. By opening their studios to the public for this magical weekend, artists are able to get their work in front of a broader audience, connect with the community to impart their unique creative wisdom, forge relationships with fellow artists, and contribute to the energy of Arts & Culture in Lodi!
Presented by the Lodi Open Studios Tour Committee in partnership with the Lodi Arts Foundation, Lodi Arts Commission, & our sponsors.
Lodi Open Studios Tour
Join us on October 18 & 19 from 11am-4pm for the second annual Lodi Open Studios Tour! 14 locations, 24 local artists, free & open to the public. Visit https://lodiopenstudios.com to download the guide, meet the artists, & plan your route!
The Lodi Open Studios Tour is a special opportunity for art enthusiasts to witness local artists in action and purchase fine art & craft directly from artists. By opening their studios to the public for this magical weekend, artists are able to get their work in front of a broader audience, connect with the community to impart their unique creative wisdom, forge relationships with fellow artists, and contribute to the energy of Arts & Culture in Lodi!
Presented by the Lodi Open Studios Tour Committee in partnership with the Lodi Arts Foundation, Lodi Arts Commission, & our sponsors.
Lodi Art Hop Night Market
Join us for a special Lodi Art Hop Night Market at Idol Beer Works in Downtown Lodi!
The Lodi Art Hop is a positive, inclusive space for the community to engage in art-making, support local artists, and experience the joy of creativity in a community setting. Featuring 10+ local artists, live music, art projects for all ages, coffee, food, and community resources from local nonprofits. Always free. Always fun! All are welcome, Art is for Everyone!
14th Annual Taco Truck Cook-off
Sign up for the Taco Eating Contest at the upcoming 14th Annual Taco Truck Cook Off on Saturday, September 6th at Hale Park from 12-3p! Sign ups start at 12p sharp (limited contestants + cash prizes)! 🌮 Come support the Lodi Arts Commission & enjoy an afternoon of arts, culture, and tacos!
The details…
Taco Truck Cook Off
🗓Saturday, September 6th
⏰12pm - 3pm
📍 Hale Park
209 E. Locust Street
Lodi, California
Enjoy the Wine & Beer Garden, Aztec and Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, and a Free Children's Art Booth. Come taste the tacos and vote for your favorite truck! 🗳 We'll be seeing you there! 👋
Lodi Arts Meeting
All are welcome! Artists, advocates, educators, community members & you!
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation. This gathering aims to bring together residents, artists, and stakeholders to discuss and explore upcoming projects that will further enhance the vibrant arts scene in our community and support local artists in the process!
Date & Time: Monday, August 25 - 6:30pm -8:00pm
Location: Meet the Maker Ceramic Studio, 1110 W Kettleman Ln, Suite 36 (upstairs)
This community meeting is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
We believe community-wide participation is vital to shaping the future of Arts & Culture in Lodi. Come collaborate and get involved in preserving & growing the influence of local art in Lodi!
Lodi Art Hop
Join us for a special Lodi Art Hop Night Market at Idol Beer Works in Downtown Lodi!
Featured Artists:
Live music from Sayla Music Academy’s Join the Band program & Music with Strings Attached
Featuring Lodi Open Studios Tour Artists on the back patio & the following artists out front:
Leila Valencia ✨ @leilavalenciaart
Susan Bod ✨ @suzbodart
Chris Weethee ✨ @cweethee
Julienne "Puka" Tutis ✨ @puka.tutis.pottery
Jen Howell ✨@jenmarieink
Tony Segale ✨ @tonysegale
Carlos Marquez ✨@artbymarquez
Joy Kuo ✨ @lockartstudio
Sander van de Bor ✨ @californiasteam
Herme McGraw ✨ @crazyhorse_the_artist
👨🎤 Free Face Painting sponsored by the Lodi Arts Foundation with @aboutface209
The Lodi Art Hop is a positive, inclusive space for the community to engage in art-making, support local artists, and experience the joy of creativity in a community setting. Featuring 10+ local artists, live music, art projects for all ages, coffee, food, and community resources from local nonprofits. Always free. Always fun! All are welcome, Art is for Everyone!
James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash
Join us for a fundraising concert benefitting the Lodi Arts Foundation. Escape into the past for an evening with James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash while contributing to the future of Arts & Culture in Lodi!
For the past 18 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-be-missed musical event. From special concert airings on PBS stations to shows at Folsom and San Quentin Prisons, it’s easy to see why this is the premier tribute to the “Man in Black.” The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Johnny Cash's life and music, and the boom-chicka-boom sound of his longtime backing band, the Tennessee Three. Enjoy the hits of the Man in Black all over again: “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” "A Boy Named Sue" and more!
Lodi Arts Meeting
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation.
These community meetings are an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
Lodi Arts Meeting
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation.
These community meetings are an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
Lodi Arts Meeting
All are welcome! Artists, advocates, educators, community members & you!
+ special Art B4 Art pottery class starting at 4:30pm before the meeting!! Click Here to register for Art B4 Art!
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation. This gathering aims to bring together residents, artists, and stakeholders to discuss and explore upcoming projects that will further enhance the vibrant arts scene in our community and support local artists in the process!
Date & Time: Monday, May 19th - 6:30pm -8:00pm
Location: Meet the Maker Ceramic Studio, 1110 W Kettleman Ln, Suite 36 (upstairs)
This community meeting is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
We believe community-wide participation is vital to shaping the future of Arts & Culture in Lodi. Come collaborate and get involved in preserving & growing the influence of local art in Lodi!
Art B4 Art Meeting
Join us for a little play in the clay before the Lodi Arts Foundation meeting at 6:30pm. Hand building or wheel.
Pay what you want! Workshop begins at 4:30pm.
Ignite Story Circle
Discover the power of storytelling and connection at this engaging, free event led by Fuse Theatre’s founder and artistic director, Stacey Ardelean. Whether you're new to Fuse or already familiar with our work, this is a great opportunity to learn how we collaborate with communities through the arts. 10a-12p Free with Registration: https://forms.gle/pzkQMxgK7BvbsHX17
Lodi Art Hop
Join us at the Lodi Art Hop at Veterans Park in Downtown Lodi + stops at Double Dip Gallery, Lodi Community Art Center, & Ruby’s Bakery!!
The Lodi Art Hop is a positive, inclusive space for the community to engage in art-making, support local artists, and experience the joy of creativity in a community setting. Featuring 10+ local artists, live music, art projects for all ages, coffee, food, and community resources from local nonprofits. Always free. Always fun! All are welcome, Art is for Everyone!
Piano Night: A Music + Art Salon
Join the Lodi Arts Foundation for a Piano Night Music & Art Salon on Friday, March 21st from 7-9p in the Thomas Theatre Gallery at Hutchins Street Square. Mingle with fellow art lovers to the sweet sounds of local ensemble Music with Strings Attached while appreciating the work of artists Sylvia Chavez and Darrell O’Sullivan, which will be available for purchase during the event. Drinks & light fare will also be available for purchase at the event.
The evening will be enjoyable and appropriate for children ages 14 and older.
$15 per person ($11 Ticket + Fees)
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Lodi Fresh Ink Fest is a 10 minute play festival featuring local young playwrights. 8 playwrights, 15 cast members and 4 directors making new theatre in Lodi! March 7-15, Th-S @7p, Sun @ 2p
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lodi-fresh-ink-fest-tickets-1216941858859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodi Arts Meeting
All are welcome! Artists, advocates, educators, community members & you!
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation. This gathering aims to bring together residents, artists, and stakeholders to discuss and explore upcoming projects that will further enhance the vibrant arts scene in our community and support local artists in the process!
Date & Time: Monday, February 24th - 6:30pm -8:00pm
Location: Meet the Maker Ceramic Studio, 1110 W Kettleman Ln, Suite 36 (upstairs)
This community meeting is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
We believe community-wide participation is vital to shaping the future of Arts & Culture in Lodi. Come collaborate and get involved in preserving & growing the influence of local art in Lodi!
Auditions for Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Auditions for Lodi Fresh Ink Fest 8 short plays by local young playwrights. Casting 21 roles, each play rehearses 1x per week. Rehearsals in February, Performances March Auditions will be group improvisation and readings from the plays. Play and character lists available online. Sign up for an audition slot here: https://forms.gle/MBin9RLCd7ML8X3c6
Jazz Sessions: A Music + Art Salon
The Lodi Arts Foundation is pleased to announce Lodi’s first Music and Art Salon, an event that offers guests an evening of entertainment and enrichment in a relaxed café setting. From 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, January 24, the Thomas Theatre will host live jazz by Michael Andersen & Friends — a talented group from UOP who have also been featured at Lodi Art Hops. Original art by local artists Chris Weethee and Lisa Goldman will be displayed on theatre walls for browsing or purchase. The dramatic theatre setting will include café tables where guests can relax to smooth jazz, purchase and enjoy beverages and light fare at the bar, or even express their inner artist by painting a rock at an interactive activity table. The evening will be enjoyable and appropriate for children ages 14 and older.
$15 per person ($11 Ticket + Fees)
Auditions for Lodi Fresh Ink Fest
Auditions for Lodi Fresh Ink Fest 8 short plays by local young playwrights. Casting 21 roles, each play rehearses 1x per week. Rehearsals in February, Performances March Auditions will be group improvisation and readings from the plays. Play and character lists available online. Sign up for an audition slot here: https://forms.gle/MBin9RLCd7ML8X3c6
Lodi Arts Meeting
All are welcome! Artists, advocates, educators, community members & you!
Jack Wright Presents: A Neil Diamond Cherry Cherry Christmas
Jack Wright returns to Lodi with his highly acclaimed national touring production, A Neil Diamond Cherry Cherry Christmas. This uplifting concert, with spectacular visual media, rings in the season with classic secular and spiritual Christmas favorites from Neil's Christmas albums and TV special, along with some of his most memorable Top-40 hits.
For Wheelchair/Powerchair access tickets, please call 209-333-6782
Cat & Nat Reckless Abandonment Tour
Cat & Nat Reckless Abandonment Tour
Charlene Powers Lange Theatre 8:00 pm
"Reckless Abandonment: The Night of Your Life" is more than just a show; it's a declaration of liberation from the mundane, an invitation to laugh at the chaos of life, and a reminder to embrace every moment with open arms and a fearless heart. So, gather your friends, leave your inhibitions at the door, and get ready for a night that promises laughter, connection, and memories that will last a lifetime. This is your chance to be part of something truly magical – a night where anything can happen, and probably will.
Irish Sessions at Sayla Music Academy
Discover the charm of traditional Irish music and instruments with our free community event led by Alexandra! Dive into Irish sessions, where every note carries a story. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, all are welcome to join us on the last Sunday of each month. Embrace the spirit of Irish culture and embark on a musical journey with us!
Lodi Arts Meeting
All are welcome! Artists, advocates, educators, community members & you!
Join us for an engaging and collaborative community meeting hosted by the Lodi Arts Foundation. This gathering aims to bring together residents, artists, and stakeholders to discuss and explore upcoming projects that will further enhance the vibrant arts scene in our community and support local artists in the process!
Date & Time: Thursday, November 14th - 6:00pm -7:30pm
Location: Lodi Public Library, 201 W Locust St
This community meeting is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the arts to come together, share ideas, and contribute to the creative spirit of Lodi.
We believe community-wide participation is vital to shaping the future of Arts & Culture in Lodi. Come collaborate and get involved in preserving & growing the influence of local art in Lodi!
Irish Sessions at Sayla Music Academy
Discover the charm of traditional Irish music and instruments with our free community event led by Alexandra! Dive into Irish sessions, where every note carries a story. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, all are welcome to join us on the last Sunday of each month. Embrace the spirit of Irish culture and embark on a musical journey with us!