Sky Deck transforms into a month-long space odyssey
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Calling all Star Wars and space fans! The Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center is offering weekly space-themed events, food and goods throughout the month of May.
On Wednesday, the Sky Deck Space Odyssey kicked off just in time for National Space Day and Far Away Galaxy Day on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
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The month-long event includes food and drink specials from various businesses at the Sky Deck meant to take guests on a celestial adventure.
Sushi lovers can order a “lunar lemon roll” from Glass Box, which consist of spicy yellowtail topped with salmon, lemon and ponzu. Additionally, Glass Box is offering a “milky way martini,” a concoction of vodka, yuzu, lychee and triple sec.
Meanwhile, Urbana has a “Martian margarita” and “twilight tacos,” which includes al pastor, arbol chile, salsa, queso fresco and pickled onion stuffed inside a blue corn tortilla shell.
A full list of the food and drink specials can be found here.
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On Friday, National Space Day, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will be hosting interactive activities at the Sky Deck, including live 3D printings and giveaways from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The evening celebrations continue with a stargazing experience hosted by StarDude Astronomy from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Then, on Saturday, families can take photos and mingle with Stormtroopers and let them escort them to their tables. The soldiers will be at the Sky Deck from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Of course, the space adventure would not be complete without re-watching the Star Wars films. Brewers Deck will be hosting a movie marathon of five of the most recent films from the popular franchise, including “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Showings take place between 12:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m on Friday.
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