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The Expendables

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The Expendables

Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $39 – $64 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Amp Melo and Kruel Summer will be joining the Expendables at the show.

 

The Expendables have proven anything but in their nearly 25-year career since starting out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf-rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson and Geoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. 

 

The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang that could easily form the soundtrack to the latest Quentin Tarantino film. The song is the first release from the group’s new and improved Band Room, their longtime rehearsal space in a 1,100 square foot warehouse and former wine cellar on Coral Street, where Adam Patterson took charge of the final mix to great effect.

 

The band’s previous studio album of original material, 2015’s Sand in the Sky, was followed by The Expendables’ second release featuring acoustic reworkings of past material, Gone Raw, 2019’s follow-up to 2012’s Gone Soft. The Expendables continue woodshedding until they can get back out on the road. Their 2017 Moment EP, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, showed the band starting to move into different musical directions, a set featuring collaborations with reggae crooner HIRIE, rapper Tech N9ne, Eric Rachmany, and Micah Peuschel.

CIFFA Film Festival

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CIFFA Film Festival

Date(s) & Time(s):

  • Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5:30pm – 10pm
  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10am – 10pm
  • Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 12pm – 6pm

Ticket Price(s): FREE!
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Co-Presented By: One World Arts Foundation & the City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

NOTE: Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

CIFFA (Crossover International Festival of Film and Art) is a global celebration of bold storytelling, diverse voices, and visionary filmmaking. Co-presented by the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts and OWAF, CIFFA was created to remove the traditional barriers that often hold back independent creators—from costly entry fees to limited distribution access and a lack of visibility. We believe every filmmaker has a story that deserves to be seen, and CIFFA was built to make that possible on a worldwide scale.

This isn’t just another festival—it’s a movement. CIFFA offers guaranteed distribution opportunities for all accepted submissions, whether through digital platforms or theatrical screenings. We spotlight underdog filmmakers and elevate unheard voices, focusing on the impact of each project rather than its budget or origin. From narrative features and shorts to documentaries, animation, web series, and even AI-generated content, CIFFA embraces the future of storytelling in all its forms.

Our festival is proudly inclusive and accessible, dedicated to creators from every corner of the globe. We are committed to building a cinematic space where borders fall away and creativity connects us all. With a lineup that features films, music, dance, art, food, and culture, CIFFA goes beyond screenings—it’s an immersive, multicultural experience.

CIFFA 2025 will take place October 10th–12th at the Grand Theater Center for the Arts. Every project submitted is considered for international exposure, awards, and direct connection to distribution pathways. Whether you’re a filmmaker, documentarian, digital artist, or storyteller experimenting with new formats, CIFFA is your stage.

This is your opportunity to be seen. To be heard. To cross over.


CIFFA Film Festival Schedule

Opening Night – Friday, 10 October (5:30–10:00 pm)
 Red carpet and press event, the premiere screening of Barefoot Warriors followed by a filmmaker Q&A, and a reception with artists and guests.
 Live music performance by acclaimed singer Ishmeet Narula (6:15 pm).

 

Saturday, 11 October (10:00 am–10:00 pm)
 Workshop with Joseph Graham (10:00 am) – an interactive masterclass on acting, filmmaking, and AI/VFX with the award-winning founder of Conjured Cinema.
 Day-long screenings of international shorts and features including Wish Box, Book Pocket, 40 Days, Designed by Preeti, and the powerful centerpiece film Afreen.
 Live lobby performances by rising musician Sukhjanvir (JJ) at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

 

Sunday, 12 October (12:00 pm–10:00 pm)
Final day screenings of shorts and documentaries such as Jalebi, Amina’s Song, Storms Never Last, Fekry’s Thought, and Test Subject V.
 Performance by 11-year-old multi-instrumentalist Asher Jacob (4:00 pm) leading into the closing screenings Cpics Presents and Little India, followed by the CIFFA Awards Ceremony.

 

For inquiries about the CIFFA Film Festival schedule, call the Box Office at (209) 831-6858.

Dia de Los Muertos Family Day

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Dia de Los Muertos Family Day

Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM

The 9th Annual Downtown Tracy Artwalk is in conjunction with this event.

Free and Open to the public!
 
Join us for this annual event featuring vendors, hands-on activities, food, community altar and so much more:
 
COMMUNITY ALTAR
The public is invited to contribute to a Community Altar, on display in the Pombo Lobby on the 2nd floor through Monday, November 3. Participants may deliver or send images of loved ones to celebrate and honor. Favorite foods, toys, poems and special keepsakes are also welcome. Photos can be dropped off at the Arts Education Office at the Grand or emailed to: boxoffice@cityoftracy.org.
 
COMMUNITY ART SHOW
A Community Art Show will also be on display beginning October 25 through November 3, on the 2nd floor. Participants of all ages are welcome to submit family-friendly, Día de Los Muertos-themed art in any media suitable for wall display. Artwork must be self-hanging, framed, or on stretched canvas, with hardware. Submissions are due by Friday, October 24, to be dropped off at the Arts Education Program office on the 2nd floor of the Grand. Online registration for submittal can be found at www.TracyArtsandRec.com using the following activity number: #29432.
 
FREE MOVIES
A special free movie showing will be featured during the event, with two screenings of beloved films. Coco will be shown at 10:30 am, followed by Encanto Sing-Along at 12:30 pm. Both movies are rated PG and are free to attend. These screenings are also Sensory Friendly, with lower volume, dimmed lights, and flexibility for movement, entry, and exit. Sensory items will also be available upon request, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all attendees.
 
NEW MERCH FOR SALE
New 2025 limited edition Día de Los Muertos t-shirts and bags are available for purchase in the Grand Galleries! This unique merchandise features original calavera artwork designed by local artist Paco Garcia. Buy yours in the Grand Art Galleries on the first floor during the event!
 
VENDORS
The Día de Los Muertos Family Day at the Grand will feature a selection of vendors in our indoor mercado. Come support local artists who will be selling their custom Day of the Dead themed pieces including but not limited to sugar skulls, stuffies, dolls, clothing, jewelry, accessories, art and more!
 
FOOD
Food Trucks will be available on 7th street next to the corner of Central Avenue just outside the Grand. We are happy to have both The Churro Spot and Los Primos Tex Mex Food, offering delicious food to complement the day’s celebrations! Please come support these local food vendors. 
 
ARTWALK
This event is also being held in conjunction with the Downtown Tracy Artwalk, a free, self-guided public event that showcases local artists and community organizations along the sidewalks of Central Avenue in front of the Grand. The City of Tracy, in collaboration with the local business district, has created a vibrant network of creative displays and activities as part of this annual event series, which is now in its 9th year.
 
CRAFTS & PHOTOS OPPORTUNITIES
We will have several craft areas perfect for everyone to create and learn about Dia de Los Muertos. The building will also be decorated for the celebration with several spots to get some great photos! Please tag us in your photos: #atthegrand or on Instagram @GrandTheatreTracy
 
 
For more information, please email boxoffice@cityoftracy.org or call the Arts Education Program office at 209-831-6276.

Y&T -SOLD OUT-

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Y&T -SOLD OUT-

Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, March 6, 2026 | 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $44 – $64 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Before Mötley Crüe, before RATT, even before Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early ‘70s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that followed. Many of the biggest acts of the ‘80s became popular opening for headliners Y&T – and cut their teeth on the band. Whether performing to a festival crowd of 50,000 or in an intimate nightclub, Y&T’s high-energy set and passionate performances still captivate legions of fans around the globe.

Movies at The Grand – Hotel Transylvania

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Movies at The Grand – Hotel Transylvania

Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5:30PM* & 7:30PM
*Sensory-Friendly Showing
Ticket Price(s): FREE!
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Rating: PG
  • Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
  • Original Language: English
  • Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
  • Producer: Michelle Murdocca
  • Writer: Peter Baynham, Robert Smigel
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment

FREE! Movies at The Grand – How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

FREE! Movies at The Grand – How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7:00PM
Ticket Price(s): FREE!
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

JOIN US FOR A COSTUME CONTEST!

Dress up as your favorite Grinch or holiday-inspired character for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele: Celebrating the Music of One Tree Hill.

 

*Raffle tickets are provided by the Grand Foundation.

Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

  • Rating: PG
  • Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy
  • Original Language: English
  • Director: Ron Howard
  • Producer: Brian Grazer
  • Writer: Dr. Seuss, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor: Universal Pictures

FREE! Movies at The Grand – Friday the 13th (1980)

FREE! Movies at The Grand – Friday the 13th (1980)

Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  FREE!
Venue: Studio Theatre
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

  • Rating: R
  • Genre: Horror
  • Original Language: English
  • Director: Sean S. Cunningham
  • Producer: Sean S. Cunningham
  • Writer: Victor Miller
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor: Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures

Sleepy Hollow

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Sleepy Hollow

Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $27 – $36 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Co-Presented By: Central West Ballet & the City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

The quintessential American Ghost comes back as Central West Ballet presents Washington Irving’s classic story. A feast for the eyes with striking autumnal scenes, exciting barn dances and a journey through haunted woods as Ichabod Crane tries to escape the Headless Horseman! Scarecrows and Shadows abound in the secluded Dutch community where tales of Hallow’s Eve meander through the air. Out of an Autumn eve, with scorched leaves, then round a tree, dark and sere ~ Tis now the very witching time of night, chant the spell with all your might ~ Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble! By the pricking of my thumbs, Legend of Sleepy Hollow this way comes! The Halloween Ballet experience that started it all!

The Nutcracker

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Buy Tickets - December 6th | 1pm

The Nutcracker

Date(s) & Time(s):

  • Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:00pm 
  • Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1:00PM

Ticket Price(s): $27 – $69 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Co-Presented by: Central West Ballet and the City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Your Holidays won’t be complete without Central West Ballet’s Nutcracker! Featuring beautiful sets, backdrops, and danced with heartwarming energy by our dancers, this magical tradition is a perfect holiday card for the whole family to cherish! Always new, always magical! Follow Clara’s adventure to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with all the characters you love!

 

 

Please note: For the December 6th performance, Central Ave. will be closed off for the Farmers’ Market & the Downtown Tracy Parade of Lights. Click here see to see the parking map(Grand Theatre is in the red circle)! 

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy`s Wild and Swingin` Holiday Party



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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy`s Wild and Swingin` Holiday Party

Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, November 21, 2025 | 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $54 – $74 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

For 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has
thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday
Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty
Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family, this is the one! It really
does offer something for everyone.” Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and
Christmas originals from the band’s two full length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.


Fun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: Jingle
Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and Winter Wonderland. Rudolph the Red Nosed
Reindeer is “Andrew’s Sisters” meets the blues, and the just as classic Heat Miser song
transports listeners back to another beloved holiday special. The band rips through Chuck
Berry’s Run, Run Rudolph, Lou Rawls’ Merry Christmas Baby, and slows things down for Elvis
Presley’s Blue Christmas. Detours to New Orleans for Frosty the Snowman, and to the
Caribbean for the Calypso A Party for Santa, keep things interesting.


Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has always made writing original music a priority, and the holidays are
no exception. Rockabilly Christmas, Last Night (I Went Out With Santa Claus), Christmas
Time in Tinsel Town, and the beautiful and reflective It Feels Like Christmas Time, are the
band’s take on the many feelings of the holidays.


With three decades together, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is still picking up steam and continues to
tour, record, and entertain. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!