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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY THIS MONTH  BY NORA HESTON TARTE

CINCO DE MAYO FAMILY FESTIVAL

MAY 1 WEBER POINT El Concilio, a nonprofit focused on bettering the lives of community members in need, puts on an epic celebration every May for Cinco de Mayo. ElConcilio.org

LODI STREET FAIRE

MAY 1 DOWNTOWN LODI Shop antiques, crafts, and homemade goods from a variety of vendors at the region’s largest event of its kind, with other 700 vendors in all and covering 10 square blocks. LodiChamber.com

FEAST AT THE FOX

MAY 6 MAIN STREET, STOCKTON Every year, hungry patrons gather for a farmto-table dining experience hosted by Visit Stockton and the City of Stockton. Proceeds support the San Joaquin Delta College Culinary Arts Program. FeastAtTheFox.com

ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL

MAY 6-8 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Fill up on asparagus dishes including creative finds that celebrate this SJC crop. Asparagus Alley brings the grub, plus live celebrity chef demonstrations, craft beer and wine, a kid’s zone with carnival rides and games, and more. SanJoaquinAsparagusFestival.net

‘LIL MUD RUNNER KIDS & FAMILY MUD RUN

MAY 7 EAGAL LAKES RESORT Kids ages 3-99 can participate in this down-anddirty event at Eagal Lakes in Tracy. Register early to participate. EagalLakes.com

HIGH FIVE FOR TEACHERS 5K

MAY 7, 10 AM LINCOLN CENTER Isaiah Stowers of Stowers Does it All is hosting a 5K run to benefit teachers. Participants are allowed to complete the 5K virtually, as well, between May 1-7 with a 5K run or hike.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

MAY 8 GRACE VINEYARDS Celebrate mom in style with a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch featuring prime rib, glazed ham, salmon, and more. Two seatings are offered, at 10 AM and 1 PM, accompanied by music by She Calls Him Wilson. Reservations required.

DON FELDER, WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVE MASON

MAY 13 BOB HOPE THEATRE, 6 PM (DOORS OPEN) Get ready to rock! Legendary rock n’ roll musician Don Felder, of Eagles fame, will bring the house down with his pal Dave Mason. Stocktonlive.com

GOLDEN STATE PINBALL FESTIVAL

MAY 13-15 LODI GRAPE FESTIVAL GROUNDS Come all weekend long to play pinball, win prizes, and participate in a silent auction. The three-day event starts Friday with a kickoff dinner. GoldenStatePinball.org

COLLIDE ARTS FESTIVAL

MAY 14-15, 10 AM WEBER POINT Visit Stockton and the City of Stockton are joining forces to host this free community event that celebrates local art.

HIP HOP TAKEOVER AT STOCKTON ARENA

Maybe the Super Bowl was our kicking off point to a year of celebrating hip-hop. Stockton Arena will be hosting three major hip-hop-centric music events in the month of May. Starting with the Stockton Music Jam on May 7, where big names like Baby Bash and Frankie J. will entertain audiences with their smooth R&B classics and Rhythm & Blues sounds. Headliners include Dru Hill and Tony! Toni! Tone!

Next up is the YG Bounce Back Tour. After a COVID-19induced postponement, YG is ready to take the stage along with other performers in hip-hop, including Stockton’s own Haiti Babii.

And to round out the month, fans will go ga-ga over Mt. Westmore, a hip-hop supergroup made up of some of the industry’s biggest names, including Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, and E-40. Get ready to dance to the newest hits off the quartet’s first studio album that dropped this year. StocktonLive.com