Giveaway coming next week!

I’ve been wanting to do a giveaway for a while now. I really wanted to the last few months, but I was super occupied w/ work. A company having an event later this month reached out to give me two family packs of tickets for their event! Look out for the announcement on my IG or here next week for the giveaway! I’m really excited for it.

Local News

Mochido has closed

Mochido at 600 Coffee RD has closed its doors. More rough news for the local food/coffee scene. I saw them comment on a FB comment about their closure, and they said the cost for rent and electricity was too much for them to handle

🎟️ Events This Week: January 1st-7th

A slow weekend compared to most w/ the holidays wrapping up

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
• CSU Bakersfield Men’s Basketball vs. UC Irvine @ Icardo Center. (2pm) California State University, Bakersfield. Home conference matchup to open the new year.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
• Artisan Night Fair @ River Walk Park. (5pm–9pm). Evening artisan market with local vendors, food, and riverfront atmosphere.

• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center. (6:30pm) 7104 Golden State Hwy, Bakersfield, CA. Weekly Magic: The Gathering event open to all skill levels.

• Bakersfield Condors vs. San Jose Barracuda @ Dignity Health Arena. (7pm) 1001 Truxtun Ave. Home game night with special promotions. 80s night with $3 beers!

• CC Amore Live @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (Basement Venue). (8pm) 1817 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. First Friday downtown live music; 21+ with no cover.

• Live Music: In Kahootz! @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk. (9pm–12am) 1531 19th St, Bakersfield, CA. Late-night country rock show; $5 cover, 21+.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot. (7:45am–12pm) Bakersfield, CA. Weekly farmers market with local vendors, baked goods, and handmade items.

• Girls Run Bakersfield Weekly Run @ The Marketplace. (8am) 9000 Ming Ave, Ste K10, Bakersfield, CA. Community run with optional strength training afterward.

• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ Centennial High School Parking Lot. (9am–1pm) Weekly farmers market featuring local produce and vendors.

• Rosedale Artisan Fair @ Tractor Supply Co. (9am–1:30pm) 2749 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA. First Saturday artisan market with family-friendly activities.

• Family Day @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History. (10am–4pm) 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. All-ages museum access with hands-on exhibits and family pricing.

• Just for Kids: Hands-On STEM Activities @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History. (10:30am-12pm) 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. Interactive science activities focused on ice excavation and physical properties.

• “Winter-Saurus” Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (1:00pm–2:30pm) 2623 F St Suite M, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Guided paint session.

• CSU Bakersfield Women’s Basketball vs. UC Davis @ Icardo Center. (2pm) California State University, Bakersfield. Home game for the Roadrunners.

• Bakersfield Condors vs. San Jose Barracuda @ Dignity Health Arena. (7pm) 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA. Second night of the home series.

• The Empty Space Awards @ The Empty Space. (7pm) 5417 Woodmere Dr. Annual awards night with cocktails, desserts, raffles, and community recognition; tickets required.

• “Winter Cheer” Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (7:00pm–9:00pm) 2623 F St Suite M, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Guided paint session.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ Haggin Oaks. (9am–2pm) 8800 Ming Ave. Weekly Sunday farmers market with food vendors, artisans, and local produce.

• Live Music Brunch @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub. (11:30am–2:30pm) 1817 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. Weekly brunch with live music; no cover.

• DJ Dos Muchoz R&B Throwbacks @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub. (3pm–6pm) 1817 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. Weekly Sunday DJ set featuring R&B throwbacks.

• “Happy Little Snowman” Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (3:00pm–4:30pm) 2623 F St Suite M, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Guided paint session.

• Folk Punk Show @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub. (6pm) 1817 Chester Ave. All-ages folk punk show with no cover.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5
• D&D Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center. (7pm) 7104 Golden State Hwy. Weekly Dungeons & Dragons meetup for new and experienced players.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing Co. (4pm) Weekly board and family-friendly games for all ages.

• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing Co. (5:30pm) Weekly competitive cornhole tournament with prizes.

• Bingo Night @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk. (8pm) 1531 19th St. Weekly bingo night with country music, food, and cocktails; 21+.

That’s it for this week.

I’m hoping to be back with a jam packed issue next week for you guys! Let’s make this an incredible year for each of us and our city.

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