5 Things To Do Today, Saturday, July 22 | Dark skies, save the dogs and zoo treats

Get away from the light pollution in the city and head to the clear night skies at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The festival features events throughout the day through Sunday. For a complete schedule, visit www.exploresequoiakingscanyon.com/dark-sky-festival.html.

The fundraiser for Pinky Paws No Kill Dog Shelter features Aundrea Fimbres and JJ Brown doing a live acoustic set, silent auction and more. Proceeds will help the shelter purchase a van and equipment. Tower Theatre Lounge, 805 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, 559-485-9050, www.towertheatrefresno.com, $15.

Featuring El Komander, Chuy Lizarraga, Marco Flores y Banda Jerez, Grupo H-100, Sexto Sentido and Fuerza de Tijuana. Selland Arena, 700 M St., Fresno, 408-903-6183, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com, $43-$90.

Fresno Freedom School participants have put in over 200 volunteer hours to build a farm. The event is an opportunity for those involved to showcase their product and will include tasting stations and guest speakers. New Light for New Life Church of God, 1106 W. Woodward Ave., Fresno, 559-790-4277.

Animals get icy treats, including the sea lions and their fish ice blocks and the big cats with frozen blood. The event is free with zoo admission. Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5910, www.facebook.com/events/1948273008730830, $10, $5.50 seniors and children.

This story was originally published July 22, 2017 at 1:44 AM with the headline "5 Things To Do Today, Saturday, July 22 | Dark skies, save the dogs and zoo treats."