Astronomy, asparagus and more: 7 things to do in Stockton, San Joaquin County this weekend
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Friday
Friday Night Dancing at the Elks Lodge Hall
Enjoy a variety of live music, a great dance floor and more at the Stockton Dance Club's weekly Friday night dances. All dances are held at the Elks Lodge Hall. Dress is casual, but shirts with sleeves for men, long slacks (no shorts) and shoes are required. Enjoy the music of Nick Elwood at this week's dance.
When: 7 p.m. May 6, doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge Hall, 8900 Thornton Road, Stockton
Admission: $10 members; $12 guests
Information: stocktondanceclub.com
Saturday
Astronomy in the Park at Oak Grove Regional Park
Want to see the moon through a lens of a telescope? You can at Oak Grove Regional Park on Saturday. The Stockton Astronomical Society, the Oak Grove Docents Council and S.J. Parks are teaming up to present this International Astronomy Day Event.
Starting at 4 p.m. there will be astronomy themed activities and arts and crafts at the Nature Center and at 4:30 p.m. members of SAS will do Astronomy 101-style presentations.
Solar telescopes will be set up for solar viewing until 7 p.m. then starting at 8 p.m. there will be planetary scopes set up for the usual Astronomy in the Park event. Telescope viewing starts after sunset. When the sky becomes darker objects are more visible.
Every month the members of the Stockton Astronomical Society volunteer to set up their telescopes for the public to view the moon on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon. Every month features a different deep sky object. May’s deep-sky object is the Whale Galaxy. The event may be canceled if the sky is not clear.
When: 8 p.m. May 7
Where: Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton
Admission: Free, $6 Parking Fee (cash)
Information: http://www.stocktonastro.org/star_parties/star_parties.html
Pixie Woods grand opening season 2022
Pixie Woods' enchanted forest and magical pathways are back on Saturday for the 2022 season with a 68th birthday celebration and a world of imagination and wonder awaiting to be discovered.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 29
Where: Pixie Woods, 3121 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton
Admission: $5 children 2 and older; free children younger than 2
Information: https://bit.ly/39lo51x
Asian American Pacific Islander Kommunity Market
A community collaboration between Kommunity Hub, Little Manila Rising, Healing Puso, 209 APIC, and Sarap sa Chan at the Little Manila Center to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Celebrate with music, food, retail and more.
When: 12-5 p.m. May 7
Where: Little Manila Center, 2154 S San Joaquin St., Stockton
Admission: Free
Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-kommunity-market-stockton-tickets-290730331247
Stockton Music Jam at Stockton Arena
The first Stockton Music Jam of its kind at Stockton Arena brings artists such asTony! Toni! Tone!, Baby Bash, Frankie J, Dru Hill and more. The event is presented by Dwight Murphy.
When: 7 p.m. May 7
Where: Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: $30+ purchase tickets online https://bit.ly/3FcQaUD
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/stockton-music-jam
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is back for its 36th year. Enjoy asparagus dishes, live music, carnival rides and games, and much more from May 6 to 8.
When: noon-9 p.m. May 6-7, noon-8 p.m. May 8
Where: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton
Admission: Free children 5 and younger; $15 military with ID, seniors ages 65 and older, and children ages 6-17; $20 adults ages 18-64. purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/3w0wu21
Information: https://sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net/
Sunday
Lodi Comic Con
The one-day pop culture convention, Lodi Comic Con returns with its 7th year at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. Comics, video games, collectibles, exhibitors, and artists will all be at the event. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army Lodi.
Special guests include Daniel Logan ("Star Wars Young Boba Fett"), Athena (FKA Ember Moon WWE), Austin St. John (Original Red Power Ranger), and many more.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 8
Where: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St., Lodi
Admission: $10 adults (at gate); $5 pre-sale on Eventbrite; free children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at https://lodicomiccon.com/tickets/.
Information: https://lodicomiccon.com/
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This article originally appeared on The Record: Lodi Comic Con, San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, more in Stockton
