Stockton Headlines: Business Mixer Draws Crowd, Delta Drama Opens Weekend Shows

It’s been a lively stretch in Stockton, with business leaders gathering along the waterfront and local theatre taking center stage just a few miles away.

Chamber Hosts Circus-Themed Business Mixer

The Stockton Chamber of Commerce added a playful spin to professional networking Thursday evening with its March “Circus” Business Showcase and Tradeshow Mixer. The event took place at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, drawing a steady crowd of entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and service providers.

Inside the ballroom, exhibitor booths lined the space as attendees moved from table to table, making introductions and learning about local products and services. Guests participated in a passport-style activity for a chance to win prizes, encouraging conversations across industries.

The mixer was open to the public and designed to strengthen ties within the local business community. Organizers said the themed showcase is part of the Chamber’s broader effort to spotlight Stockton-based enterprises and help companies build momentum heading into the spring season.

For many attendees, the evening offered a mix of relationship-building and visibility — a chance to reconnect with familiar faces while meeting new potential clients and collaborators.

Delta Drama Continues Weekend Performances

Across town, San Joaquin Delta College’s theatre program is continuing its spring production of “Let the Right One In.” Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday night at the college’s Muller Theatre.

The stage adaptation blends suspense with a coming-of-age story, centering on two teenagers whose friendship unfolds amid unsettling events in their neighborhood. The production is one of the featured shows of the college’s spring lineup.

Students, families and local theatre supporters have turned out to support the cast and crew, filling seats for the weekend performances. The show adds to a busy cultural calendar as Stockton moves further into March.

With business networking drawing crowds downtown and live theatre lighting up the campus stage, the city is balancing commerce and creativity in equal measure. It’s a snapshot of a community leaning into connection — whether through professional partnerships or shared experiences in the arts.

Sources

• https://cm.stocktonchamber.org/events/details/tradeshow-mixer-march-circus-5075055
• https://stocktonia.org/news/events/2026/02/27/things-to-do-in-stockton-feb-28-march-1-2026/