Festivals, concerts and more: August events in San Joaquin County you don't want to miss
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Amanda Miguel and Ana Victoria Verdaguer 'SIEMPRE TE AMARÉ' tour at Bob Hope Theatre
Mother and daughter duo Amanda Miguel and Ana Victoria Verdaguer take the stage at the Bob Hope Theatre for the first show of their "SIEMPRE TE AMARÉ – TOUR 2022" in remembrance of their husband and father the Argentinian singer, Diego Verdaguer.
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Admission: $35 and up
Information: https://bit.ly/3zDmmzx
Astronomy in the Park at Oak Grove Regional Park
Want to see the stars through a lens of a telescope? You can at Oak Grove Regional Park on Saturday, Aug. 6. If the skies are clear, volunteers from the Stockton Astronomical Society will be setting up telescopes for the public to see the wonders of the night sky.
This month you will be able to see: the moon, M13 (star cluster in Hercules), and about 11 p.m. Saturn will join the party.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road., Stockton
Admission: Event is free, county charges $6 for parking
Information: stocktonastro.org or (209) 471-1674
Stockton Soul Food Festival
The AAACCC 13th annual Soul Food Festival comes to the Weber Point Events Center Aug. 6 with entertainment, family fun, shopping, food and more. Entertainment includes Norman & The Boyz, Tonya “Sweet” Williams, Shad Harris & Band, and more. The all-day event is free for children 12 and younger.
When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton
Admission: $10 presale; $15 at the gate; free for children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at 4122 N. El Dorado St. in Stockton
Information: https://fb.me/e/6mPz2fyGO
Annual Taste of the Delta
There will be wine, food, live music, auctions and more at the 19th annual Taste of the Delta. The event is a fundraiser for the California Delta Chambers showcasing the Delta’s wineries, restaurants and more. A souvenir glass is included with the ticket.
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Village West Marina Yacht Club, 6649 Embarcadero Drive, Stockton
Admission: $45 pre-sale, $50 at the door
Information: https://www.tasteofthedelta.com/
San Joaquin Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
Top dogs from all over the country will be competing for Best in Show all three days. There will be vendors with dog-related items as well as food vendors. The 4-6 Puppy Class is always fun to watch along with conformation, rally and obedience trials. There will be Free dog show tours as well as free information on selecting the right dog for you and your family and more.
When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 12-14
Where: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi
Admission: Free; parking $10
Information: https://fb.me/e/2QkpRuWfl
California Garlic Festival
Garlic fries, garlic pesto pasta, and more garlic dishes can be savored at the California Garlic Festival during the two-day event.
Other than tasty garlic treats, there will be hot rods, muscle cars, and lowriders, entertainment, interactive cooking demonstrations, a farm-friendly petting zoo, a photography contest, carnival rides and more. There will even be a Miss California Garlic Festival Scholarship Pageant & Princess program.
When: 12-7 p.m. Aug. 13-14
Where: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton
Admission: $15 adults; $10 seniors, military with ID, children ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger; $10 parking (Cash)
Information: https://bit.ly/3Bs1gpb
StocktonCon Summer at Stockton Arena
An annual celebration of “all things pop-culture" with celebrity guests, artists, cosplay costume contests, and more than 200 exhibitors can all be found at the two-day event celebrating its 10th anniversary. A portion of the proceeds to benefit local charities.
The guest lineup includes:
Actress Irene Bedard was the voice of the animated film "Pocahontas" and also played Suzy Song in the film "Smoke Signals."
The actor C. Andrew Nelson, who has played Darth Vader since 1994 for Lucasfilm and has appeared in print, commercials and even games.
Actress Karyn Parsons who played Hilary Banks in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. "
Actor Mike Vaughn who voiced the killer in the "Scream" television series for the first two seasons.
For more celebrity guests and artists visit: https://stocktoncon.com/2022-guests/
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13-14
Where: Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton
Admission: $16 one-day pre-sale (online only) and $20 at the box office the day of the event; $20 two-day pre-sale (online and select locations) and $30 at the box office the day of the event; free for children 12 and younger with an adult
Information: https://stocktoncon.com/
'Cool Hand Luke' at the Bob Hope Theatre
The Friends of the Fox is showing "Cool Hand Luke," the 1967 prison drama starring Paul Newman at the Bob Hope Theatre this month. See if you can spot the Stockton and Delta locations where the movie was shot.
Complimentary drinks and snacks as well as a tour of the theater after the film is offered by Friends of the Fox. Dave Moreno will be at the Mighty Morton organ at 1 p.m. and master of ceremonies Matías Bombal will kick off the movie at 2 p.m.
When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton
Admission: $12 adults, $6 children age 12 and younger
Information: https://bit.ly/3cCRgPh
Stockton Jazz Festival
The Stockton Jazz Festival, presented by SMA Entertainment, brings jazz lovers together at the Weber Point Events Center. Soul and new jack swing singer Tony Terry will headline the event.
Jeanette Harris, the Braxton Brothers, Steve Gray, Joel Del Rosario, Lin Rountree, and Tony Exum Jr. will also perform at the festival.
When: 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27
Where: Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton
Admission: $75 VIP, $45 General admission
Information: https://bit.ly/3bc0h1s
Stockton 13th Annual Bathtub Boat Race
The 13th Annual Bathtub Boat Race event at Louis Park will have several races based on the age of the participants and a team race for creative participants that build a boat big enough for two people.
Participants can use their imagination to create anything they want; the only exception is they can’t use materials from a previous boat or part of a boat.
Registrations will open on the day of the race at 10 a.m. Participants are required to wear life jackets to participate.
When: 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28
Where: Louis Park, Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton
Admission: Free
Information: https://bit.ly/3voXybN
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.
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