Concerts, festivals, games and more May events in San Joaquin County you don't want to miss
May is here, and so is the food and fun. If you are a foodie or like to enjoy some good music this month will spoil you, here are some fun things to do this May.
Stockton Ports games
The Stockton Ports are having a few home games throughout the month of May. From May 3 through May 8 the Stockton Ports will be playing home games against San Jose Giants. They will return for another home stand May 17-22 to play the Modesto Nuts. Every Saturday night there will be fireworks. These promotions are available as well:
Education Day, 11:05 a.m. May 3
Wine Wednesday & Silver Sluggers, 7:05 p.m. May 4
$1 Beer Night, 7:05 p.m. May 5
Healthier Community Night & fireworks, 7:05 p.m. May 7
Family Funday, 2:09 p.m. May 8
Value Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. May 17
Wine Wednesday & Silver Sluggers, 7:05 p.m. May 18
$1 Beer Night & hat giveaway, 7:05 p.m. May 19
Princess & Pirates night, 7:05 p.m. May 20
Alumni Night & fireworks, 7:05 p.m., May 21
Root Beer Float Day & Family Funday, 2:09 p.m. May 22
When: 11:05 a.m. May 3, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2:09 p.m. Sunday, May 3 through May 8 and May 17 through May 22
Where: Stockton Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: Prices vary purchase tickets at https://www.milb.com/stockton/tickets/promotions
Information: https://www.milb.com/stockton/
May the 4th Be With You 'Star Wars'-themed event
The First Baptist Church Stockton Community Center is hosting a "Star Wars"-themed event. Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters will be present at the event. Fun activities like a "Star Wars" nerf gun activity, a lightsaber building station and dueling, a Jedi Training Academy for children, face painting, a bounce house, and raffle prizes can be enjoyed at the event.
At 5:45 p.m. there will be a showing of the movie “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace."
When: 4:30-8 p.m. May 4
Where: First Baptist Church West Campus Community Center, 33 W. Alpine Ave., Stockton
Admission: Free
Information: https://fbcstockton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1255224
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, May 7. 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 Wood's enchanted forest and magical pathways are back on May 7, with a grand opening for the 2022 season on its 68th birthday celebration. 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, Stockton
Admission: $5 Children 2-year-old and over, Free Children under 2-years-old
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 the Stockton Arena
The first Stockton Music Jam of its kind at the Stockton Arena brings artists like Tony! 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 with 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/
Lodi Comic Con
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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/
Don Felder with Dave Mason at Bob Hope Theatre
Four-time Grammy award winner Don Felder and special guest Dave Mason will be playing on Friday, May 13, at the Bob Hope Theatre.
When: 7 p.m. May 13
Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Admission: $32+ purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/3LQ221e
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/don-felder
Guerra de Chistes
A comedy show based on a Mexican television show produced by Juan Carlos “El Borrego” Nava and Juan Carlos Casasola. “Se Acabo el dinero” comes to Stockton Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, May 14.
When: 8 p.m. May 14
Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Admission: $30+ purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/3vZdOzP
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/guerra-de-chistes
Marca MP
The regional Mexican band from California Marca MP will be performing at the Stockton Arena on Saturday, May 14. Marca MP song “El Guerro” a collaboration with Grupo Firme was the year’s most popular video on the internet in Mexico.
When: 8 p.m. May 14
Where: Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: $59+ purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/3F9iA1S
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/marca-mp
Stockton Flavor Fest
The newest festival in downtown Stockton is a celebration of the city’s culture, community and cuisine. All proceeds benefit local community-based volunteer organizations. Silent Disco, Kitchen Demo tent, mind works, live art, pop-up cultural performances, artisan and maker vendors, Collide Arts Festival & workshops, and much more. The two-day festival is on May 14 and May 15.
There’s a $5 ticket for craft beer and wine tent access for ages 21 and older. A $50 ticket for the Drag Brunch on Sunday includes admission to the craft beer and wine tent, admission to Stockton Flavor Fest, and access to the Drag Brunch.
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through May 15
Where: Weber Point Event Center, 221 N Center St, Stockton
Admission: $8 adults/ seniors discount pre-sale tickets (online only); $10 adults (starting Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m.); $5 children ages 13-17; free children 12 and younger, purchase tickets online at https://www.stocktonflavorfest.com/tickets/
Information: https://www.stocktonflavorfest.com/
YG Bounce Back Tour
Hip-hop artists YG with support performances by Mozzy and Stockton’s own Haiti Babii will be at the Stockton Arena on Saturday, May 21. YG and Mozzy last performed in Northern California at their back-to-back sold-out shows at The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in 2019.
When: 8 p.m. May 21
Where: Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: $17+ purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/37XH3eo
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/yg-bounce-back-show
Linden Cherry Festival
Enjoy a parade, live entertainment, food, children's activities, and of course, a cherry pie eating contest at Linden Cherry Festival presented by the Linden Chamber of Commerce. The parade begins at 10 a.m. starting on Front and Market streets.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21
Where: Linden Elementary School Grounds, 18100 E. Front St., Stockton
Admission: Free
Information: https://lindenchamber.net/cherryfestival
MT. Westmore at the Stockton Arena
The best of 90s hip hop is coming to the 209 and you don’t want to miss out. California-based American hip hop supergroup Mt. Westmore is composed of rappers such as Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, and Ice Cube.
VIP Package available with Snoop Dog. Join the pre-party or the after-party.
When: 8 p.m. May 26
Where: Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: $55 and up. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3FcmYgM
Information: https://www.stocktonlive.com/events/detail/mt-westmore
Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
This article originally appeared on The Record: Spring events for May 2022 in Stockton and San Joaquin County
