Giveaway Announcement

Roder Pro Wrestling Ascension Giveaway

If you guys have been here for a while you’ve seen me talk about the awesome, new wrestling promotion out of our city, Rodeo Pro Wrestling. The good people there reached out to me a few weeks ago with some tickets to giveaway! We’re doing the giveaway based out of instagram.

If you’d like to enter, go to my post here, follow both my page, the Rodeo Pro Wrestling page, like the post and comment with who you’d take by tagging someone. Every comment with a person tagged will be an entry. If you repost on your story it will be 5 extra entries! This giveaway will run through the weekend!

Featured Events

The Great 48

What Is the Great 48?
The Great 48 is a four-day bluegrass jam hosted in Bakersfield by the California Bluegrass Association. Musicians from across California gather to play together in open jams, attend workshops, and take part in evening showcases. It’s more about participation and learning than just watching a show. Even if you’re not a musician, it’s a unique chance to hear live bluegrass up close and see a side of Bakersfield that doesn’t always get highlighted.

I had never heard about this event, and apparently it has been going on for years?!?! Anyways, it sounds like a fantastic, fun event. I’m going to see if I can swing by even for a few hours. Check out details of the multi day event here 

Mouse-Con

Another fantastic event, and this one is based on all things Disney! They’re going to have all kinds of guests such as voice actors for Coco, the voice of Donald Duck, Darth Vader and much, much more.

There’s also going to be costume contest and all kinds of vendors selling everything Disney. This is another event I had NEVER HEARD OF. Our city is so much more fun than people give it credit for.

Here’s the website to see more details about the one day, Sunday event.

🎟️ Events This Week: January 15th-21st

💡 Click the event name for tickets or more info.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026

• Food Distribution @ David Nelson Pocket Park (4:00 PM) 1511 Niles St. Free community food distribution with one box per family while supplies last. Drive-thru and walk-up options available.
• Eggroll & Crab Rangoon Making Class @ Corks & Strokes (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) 2623 F St, Suite M. Hands-on cooking class covering pork eggrolls and crab rangoons with ingredients and recipes provided.
• Great 48 Jam @ Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (first noted start time: 6:30 PM). Opening night of the multi-day bluegrass jam featuring hosted sessions, workshops, and evening showcases.
• Pitbull Birthday Line Dancing Night @ Crusader Brewing Company (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM). Themed line dancing night with lessons, open dancing, and Pitbull-inspired music.
• E.T. Movie Night @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (7:00 PM) 1002 19th St. Classic movie night screening E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in a casual bar setting.
• A Piece of My Heart @ The Underground at The Ovation Theatre (7:30 PM). Stage play sharing real stories of women who served during the Vietnam War.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

• Great 48 Jam @ Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (first noted start time: 10:00 AM). Full day of bluegrass jams, workshops, and evening performances as part of the statewide gathering.
• Joel Iriarte Fight Watch Party @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (5:00 PM). Live DAZN fight night shown on an outdoor LED screen.
• Live Music @ Wine Me Up (doors open 5:30 PM). Live performance as part of Wine Me Up’s January music lineup.
• Campus Vendors Market @ 912 New Stine Rd (5:30 PM – 9:30 PM). Friday night market featuring local vendors, food, live DJ, and giveaways.
• Night Artisan Fair @ The Park at River Walk (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM). Evening artisan market featuring handmade goods and local vendors.
• Wrestling vs. Oregon State @ Icardo Center (6:30 PM). Home dual match for the CSUB wrestling program.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30 PM). Weekly Magic: The Gathering event for casual and competitive players.
• Friday Night Social Dance @ Fairfax Grange 570 (7:00 PM) 4 Fairfax Rd. Social dance night featuring foxtrot, waltz, tango, swing, and country two-step. $10 entry.
• Football Bingo Night @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (7:00 PM). Football-themed bingo with prizes and drink specials.
• Canvas Clearance Bash @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) 2623 F St, Suite M. Discounted paint night using select clearance canvas designs.
• The Curious Savage @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM). Classic comedy centered on kindness, family, and questioning social norms.
• A Piece of My Heart @ The Underground at The Ovation Theatre (7:30 PM). Friday night performance of the acclaimed drama.
• DJ TwentyFourKG @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (8:00 PM – close). Late-night DJ set with no cover.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams parking lot (7:45 AM – 12:00 PM). Downtown farmers market featuring local goods and food vendors.
• Girls Run B Birthday Run @ Hart Park (8:00 AM). Community fun run celebrating the group’s admins; all paces welcome.
• Great 48 Jam @ Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (first noted start time: 9:00 AM). Workshops, jams, and performances throughout the day for musicians of all skill levels.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ Centennial High parking lot (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM). Weekly farmers market with produce and local vendors.
• Planting Native Shrubs Volunteer Day @ Wind Wolves Preserve (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Volunteer restoration event focused on planting native species. Must be registered to volunteer
• Bakolandia’s Pop-Up Community Market @ Tractor Supply (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) 6710 Colony St. Community market featuring local vendors and small businesses.
• Men’s Basketball vs. UC San Diego @ Icardo Center (1:00 PM). CSUB men’s basketball home game.
• Men’s Basketball vs. Glendale @ Bakersfield College (1:00 PM). Home men’s basketball matchup.
• Women’s Basketball vs. Glendale @ Bakersfield College (3:00 PM). Home women’s basketball game.
• Fortnite Zero Build Tournament @ Bakersfield Esports Center (3:00 PM). Competitive Fortnite tournament with a $20 entry fee.
• Winter Owl Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM) 2623 F St, Suite M. Guided paint class featuring a winter owl design.
• Southwest Night Market @ Independence High School parking lot (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) 8001 Old River Rd. Evening market with food vendors, crafts, and family-friendly atmosphere.
• David Koechner Live @ Temblor Brewing Company (doors open 6:30 PM, show 8:00 PM). Stand-up comedy show by the actor and comedian.
• Carpe Diem Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) 2623 F St, Suite M. Guided paint class featuring a dragonfly design.
• TK Kirkland Live @ Legends Event Center (doors open 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM) 7900 Downing Ave. Stand-up comedy performance; 21+ event.
• Pulp Fiction Screening @ 700 22nd St (doors open 7:00 PM, show 7:30 PM). Free film club screening of the cult classic movie.
• The Curious Savage @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM). Saturday evening performance.
• A Piece of My Heart @ The Underground at The Ovation Theatre (7:30 PM). Saturday night showing of the historical drama.
• American Smog Live @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (doors open 8:00 PM). Live band performance in the basement bar; 21+.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

• Great 48 Jam @ Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (first noted start time: 9:00 AM). Final day of the bluegrass gathering with closing jams and sessions.
• Kern County Vintage Flea @ Wall St. Alley (9AM-2PM) Vintage clothing, decor, collectibles, and local vendors.
• Riverwalk Artisan Fair @ The Park at River Walk (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Sunday artisan market featuring handmade items and food vendors.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave.(9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Weekly Sunday farmers market with local produce and vendors.
• Mouse-Con Bakersfield @ Kern County Fairgrounds, Building 1 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 1142 P St. Disneyana fan convention featuring collectibles, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
• Junk Journaling Moai @ In Your Wildest Dreams Consignments (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) 2819 F St. Creative journaling meetup focused on mindfulness and crafting.
• Audiobook Walk Moai @ Old River Grill at the Marketplace (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) 9000 Ming Ave, Suite J3. Group walk while listening to audiobooks.
• I Believe Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) 2623 F St, Suite M. Morning paint class featuring a firefly jar design.
• Vince Galindo Live Music Brunch @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM). Live acoustic music during Sunday brunch.
• The Curious Savage @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Sunday matinee performance.
• Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament @ Bakersfield Esports Center (5:00 PM). Competitive Smash Bros tournament with a $20 entry fee.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM). Free-to-play bingo night benefiting local causes.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7:00 PM). Weekly tabletop role-playing session for new and experienced players.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

• Baseball vs. Reedley @ Bakersfield College (1:00 PM). Home baseball game.
• Grand Opening @ The Well Comedy Club (2:00 PM). Official grand opening of the club’s new downtown location.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM). Weekly trivia night with prizes.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

• Audiobook Walk Moai @ Panorama Park (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) 899 Panorama Dr. Morning group walk focused on movement and connection.
• Mingle N Manifest @ Wilson Branch Library (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) 1901 Wilson Rd. Creative goal-setting and vision-building meetup for moms.
• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing Company (4:00 PM). All-ages board and card games.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:30 PM). Weekly cornhole competition.
• Western Wednesday @ Fairfax Grange 570 (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Country dance night with lessons included.
• PRIME Wine Tasting featuring Justin Vineyard & Winery @ Chef Lino’s PRIME (6:00 PM–8:00 PM) 11350 Ming Ave Ste 260. Guided wine tasting event featuring selections from Justin Vineyard & Winery, hosted by Chef Lino’s PRIME in a relaxed, upscale setting.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7:00 PM – Midnight). Karaoke night featuring emo and pop-punk favorites.
• Bingo Night + Live Music @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM). Weekly bingo followed by live music.

That’s it for this week.

I promise the history pieces will be back SOON! I miss them, they’re just really time consuming, it’s hard to properly do them while working 50-60 hours work weeks and everything else I’m handling. THEY WILL BE BACK GET IN THE CHOPPA

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