I just wanted to take a second to apologize for the short newsletter. Wanted to at least get out some version for you guys with the events. Here she blows!

Opportunities

• Auditions: “Church & State” (Sat–Sun, Sept 13–14, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM) @ Bakersfield Community Theatre

• Call for Vendors – BC Alumni BBQ (Sat, Oct 11, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM) @ Bakersfield College (1801 Panorama Dr)

• Now Hiring – Bartenders, Servers, Cooks @ No Vacancy (2500 New Stine Rd) – send resume to [email protected]

• Now Hiring – Coaches & Staff @ i9 Sports Bakersfield

• Now Hiring – Kitchen Crew (Open Interviews Tues, Sept 9, 2:00–6:00 PM) @ Valle Flavors of Mexico (12716 Stockdale Hwy)

• Now Hiring – Bussers, Hostess, Bottle Presenters @ The Patio by Zama (email [email protected])

🎟️ Events This Week: July 23rd-29th

More events for this week. The summer has been jam packed with fun!

💡 Click the underlined event name for tickets or more info.

Thursday, September 11

• Guitar Masters: Jake Shimabukuro w/ Saxon Weiss (7:00 PM) @ Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
  World-renowned ukulele virtuoso in an intimate setting.

• Noche de Karaoke – Show de Imitadores (8:00 PM) @ Mariscos Las Islitas, 1601 Panama Ln
  Karaoke contest with cash prizes ($100, $50 gift card).

• End-of-Summer Bourbon Tasting (5:30–7:30 PM) @ Imbibe Wine & Spirits
  Guided bourbon tasting; 21+.

• Love on Tap Speed Dating (Ages 40–52) (6:00–8:00 PM) @ Temblor Brewing
  Limited tickets available.

• Speed Dating (Ages 30–40) (6:00–9:00 PM) @ Roosters Honky Tonk
  First drink included with ticket.

• Thursday Night Football Watch + Happy Hour (Happy Hour starts 2:00 PM) @ Legends Event Center
  $12 wing & fries special during the game.

• At Ease: Veteran Rest & Recharge (5:30–7:30 PM) @ Church on the Good, 100 Oswell St
  Free wellness event for veterans to de-stress and connect.

• Bakersfield Vegan Potluck (6:00–7:30 PM) @ Center for Spiritual Living, 222 Eureka St
  Monthly community potluck and social.

Friday, September 12

• The Bako Market (5:00–9:00 PM) @ Centennial Plaza (Dignity Health Arena)
  Local vendors and community vibes.

• Fright Night Market (6:00–10:00 PM) @ Downtown (Stage Fright Clothing)
  Spooky/alternative vendors under the cruise-night lights.

• Trey Kennedy: The Relatable Tour (7:00 PM) @ Historic Fox Theater
  Comedy tour stop.

• Friday Night Magic (MTG) (6:30 PM) @ Bakersfield eSports Center
  Weekly card play.

• Corks & Strokes: “Harvest in the Highlands” (7:00–9:00 PM) @ 2623 F St, Ste M
  Guided paint night.

• Dfam x DATkrew Moai (5:00–6:00 PM) @ MLK Community Center
  Dance-inspired community wellness event.

• Lawless (Classic Rock/Country) (7:00–11:00 PM) @ Chuy’s Baja Grill Rosedale
  Free live music show, all ages welcome.

• The Mousetrap – Opening Night (Sept 12–28) @ Bakersfield Community Theatre
  Agatha Christie’s murder mystery classic.

• Dinner & Live Music w/ Michael Peters (6:00–9:00 PM) @ Rio Bravo Country Club

Saturday, September 13

• Junk-Atique Lot Sale (6:00–10:00 AM) @ 212 21st St
  Fill a bag for $5 sale.

• Girls Run B: Miles of Remembrance (6:20 AM takeoff) @ Hart Park
  3-mile run / 1.5-mile walk.

• FREE Community Workout (7:00 AM) @ Riverwalk (hosted by @xcmuscle)
  All levels welcome.

• Artisan Farmers Market (9:00 AM–1:30 PM) @ Tractor Supply Co.

• Second Saturday Makers Market (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) @ Arts Council of Kern

• Second Saturday Pop-Up (9:00 AM–3:00 PM; live music 11 AM–2 PM) @ In Your Wildest Dreams

• Line Dance Fest 2025 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM; doors 8:30 AM) @ Fairfax Grange Hall
  Daylong line dancing festival.

• The Bones Tell All w/ Dave Hanley (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) @ Wind Wolves Preserve
  Nature talk on bones + wildlife, free.

• Buena Vista Museum Senior Day (All day) @ 2018 Chester Ave

• Riverwalk Artisan Fair (9:00 AM) @ The Park at River Walk

• Bulky Item Drop-Off Event (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) @ Mesa Marin Sports Complex
  Free disposal event by City of Bakersfield.

• Corks & Strokes: “Cupcake Dreams” (1:00–2:30 PM) @ 2623 F St

• Dave & Buster’s Fight Night: Canelo vs Crawford (5:00 PM) @ Dave & Buster’s

• JME + Dignified Car Club (5:00–10:00 PM) @ Jerry’s Pizza

• Corks & Strokes: “Reflections of Change” (7:00–9:00 PM) @ 2623 F St

• Emo Night (7:30–10:30 PM) @ Rollerama – $12 entry

• Totally 80’s Rewind on Ice (7:00 PM) @ Valley Children’s Ice Center

• Hidden Hilarity Comedy Kickback (8:00 PM) @ Grumpy’s Brewing

• Mike Epps Live (8:00 PM) @ Historic Fox Theater

• Circle Jerks + Ceremony (8:00 PM) @ The Nile Theater

• Company (Sondheim Musical) (8:00 PM) @ The Empty Space Theater

• Dinner & Live Music w/ Ron Huston (6:00–9:00 PM) @ Rio Bravo Country Club

• SieteGang Yabbie & SieteNameKeek Live (7:00 PM) @ Room 82, 921 19th St
  Hip-hop performance, tickets from $34.92.

Sunday, September 14

• Cameras & Coffee (7:00–9:00 AM) @ Dagny’s Coffee Company

• Riverwalk Artisan Fair (8:00 AM) @ The Park at River Walk

• Fairytale Wedding & Event Expo (12:00 PM) @ DoubleTree by Hilton, Quailwood
  Bridal expo with vendors and planning resources.

• Corks & Strokes: “Boho Skull” (3:00–4:30 PM) @ 2623 F St

• Digimon TCG Tournament (6:30 PM) @ Bakersfield eSports Center

Monday, September 15

• (No confirmed events.)

Tuesday, September 16

• Turn Up Tuesdays Karaoke (7:00–10:00 PM) @ Jerry’s Pizza

Wednesday, September 17

• (The GREAT) Kern County Fair – Opening Night (Evening) @ Fairgrounds

That’s it for this week.

See you guys on the next issue! Hoping to work a few less hours next week to have more time for the newsletter. Thanks guys. ILYSM

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