Hey my friends!

Thanks as always for the support. I actually had a history piece for you, but the lengthy events list took a lot of the data I can send out via email. I even tried adding a small segment, but the current newsletter is at its limit. LOL I will have to save it for next week. Looking forward to the return of the local history pieces because I used to love learning and sharing with you! I have some big ideas to go along with the history spots, I can’t wait for you all to see them.

Views from Bakersfield

After the rain the city always looks beautiful, so I had to go and get some pictures and videos of the outskirts of the city! Man, what a view. Where else should I take my drone?

Note: I left out the reoccurring events this week guys because I was already at like 60-70 events. If I add the extra 10-15 it would push the events list to way too long I think! Reoccurring events such as the farmers markets, chess night @ Temblor and things like that are likely still on, however!

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

• Trail Maintenance @ Wind Wolves Preserve (8:30 AM) 16019 Maricopa Hwy. Volunteer trail repair and winter cleanup. 18+ recommended due to tool use.
• Ceramics 3 Week Course (Session 1) @ Bakersfield Art Association (12:00 PM) Beginner clay course focused on hand-building basics.
• Food Distribution @ David Nelson Pocket Park (4:00 PM) 1511 Niles St. Free community food distribution event.
• Blind Wine Tasting @ Wine Me Up (5:30 PM) Blind wine flights and tasting challenge. 21+ only.
• Ceramics 3 Week Course (Session 1) @ Bakersfield Art Association (5:30 PM) Evening clay session continuing the 3-week series.
• Music Bingo Night (Hip Hop & RNB) @ Centro Cali Brewing (6:00 PM) 716 19th St. Sing along while playing bingo to hip hop and R&B hits.
• Trivia Night @ TLO Wines (6:00 PM) General knowledge trivia paired with wine specials.
• Women’s Basketball vs UC Riverside @ Icardo Center (6:30 PM) CSUB women’s home basketball matchup.
• Open Mic Night @ The Well Comedy Club (Signups 6PM. Show 7PM) 1517 18th St. Stand-up comedy showcase featuring local and touring comics. Free to watch!
• Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute (Southbound & Company) @ Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame (7:00 PM) 2231 R St. Live tribute performance celebrating classic Southern rock.
• $2 Day @ Buena Vista Museum (All Day) Discounted museum admission for the day.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

• Home & Garden Show @ Kern County Fairgrounds (10:00 AM) Vendor expo featuring home improvement and garden specialists.
• Winter Clash 2026 (Night 1) @ Kern Raceway (4:00 PM) 13500 Raceway Blvd. IMCA racing weekend kicks off.
• Board Game Moai @ 707 18th St (5:00 PM) Blue Zones social board game meetup open to all skill levels.
• Night Artisan Fair @ Riverwalk Park (5:00 PM) 11298 Stockdale Hwy. Evening artisan market with crafts, food, and vendors.
• Erik Griffin @ Temblor Brewing (6:00 PM) Stand-up comedy night at the brewery.
• Cutting Edge: Art Off the Wall @ Arts Council of Kern (6PM-8PM) 1020 18th St. Contemporary art exhibition opening. Custom skateboard decks, metalworks, sculptural builds, photography and more.
• Bakersfield Condors vs Calgary Wranglers @ Dignity Health Arena (7:00 PM) AHL hockey home game w/ speciality jersey auctions to benefit local pediatric cancer warriors!
• Yannis Pappas @ The Well Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Touring stand-up comic live in Bakersfield.
• The Starry Night (Paint Event) @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM) 2623 F St Suite M. Guided paint and sip class.
• Asher Pheonix live @ BarrelHouse (7:30 PM) Live music performance at the brewery.
• Misery @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30 PM) Stage production of Stephen King’s psychological thriller.
• Carlos Mencia: The Liberated Tour @ Fox Theater (8:00 PM) National comedy tour stop at the Fox.
• Corey Dain @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM) Live country music performance.
• Bratz Rave @ Casa Tequila (8:00 PM) Y2K-themed rave dance party.
• Granite Station @ Rustic Rail Saloon (9:00 PM) Live band performance.
• Hi Friends Fest @ Paradise Palace (9PM-2AM) 1430 Weedpatch Hwy. Late-night music event.
• Yannis Pappas @ The Well Comedy Club (9:30 PM) Late comedy set.
• Queremos Reggaeton @ Movida (10:00 PM) Reggaeton-focused dance night.
• Downtown Sound Live @ 19th & Eye (11:00 PM) Late-night street music pop-up. The guys are back out downtown with live music on the corner.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

• Girls Run Bakersfield’s Process of Elimination Run @ Riverwalk (8:00 AM) 11298 Stockdale Hwy. Community run event.
• Downtown Artisan Fair @ Mill Creek Park (9:00 AM) 2020 R St. Outdoor artisan market with local vendors.
• Bakersfield Coffee Run @ Riverwalk (9:00 AM) Casual community group run and coffee meetup.
• Pop-Up Market (Bakolandia) @ Tractor Supply (9:00 AM) 6710 Colony St. Vendor pop-up market.
• Home & Garden Show @ Kern County Fairgrounds (10:00 AM) Vendor expo featuring home improvement and garden specialists.
• Curious Giraffe (Paint Event) @ Corks & Strokes (12:00 PM) Guided paint class for all skill levels.
• Harlem Globetrotters @ Dignity Health Arena (2:00 PM) Family-friendly basketball entertainment show.
• League of Legends 1v1 Tournament @ Bakersfield eSports Center (3:00 PM) 7104 Golden State Hwy. Competitive gaming event.
• Winter Clash 2026 (Night 2) @ Kern Raceway (4:00 PM) Second night of racing action.
• Southwest Night Market @ Independence HS (5PM-9PM) 8001 Old River Rd. Evening market with food and vendors.
• Bass & Barbells @ The Fit Spot (gym)(5:00 PM) Multi-genre EDM fitness event. Workout, music, vendors and it’s free for the community.
• Buddha’s Beef w/ Dancing Tommy @ Woolworth’s Basement (6:00 PM) 1400 19th St. Live music and food event.
• Cabaret & Canvas @ Ovation Theatre (6:30 PM) Paint and sip style creative night. The downtown theatre opens its door for a different type of experience! 6
• Men’s Basketball vs Cal State Fullerton @ Icardo Center (6:30 PM) CSUB men’s home game.
• Yannis Pappas @ The Well Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Evening stand-up performance.
• Cactus in Bloom (Paint Event) @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM) Guided painting session.
• Misery @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30 PM) Evening theatre performance.
• Gen FM live @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (7:30PM-10:30PM) Live music at the newest brewery in Bakersfield.
• Angels Roost @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM) Live country music.
• Workers Union Love Jam 4 @ Temblor Brewing (8:00 PM) Live music showcase.
• CupcakKe. The BakKery Tour @ The NILE Theater (9:00 PM) Touring hip-hop performance.
• Yannis Pappas @ The Well Comedy Club (9:30 PM) Late comedy set.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

• Riverwalk Artisan Fair @ Riverwalk (9:00 AM) 11298 Stockdale Hwy. Sunday artisan market.
• Bollywood Dancing Class @ 7691 White Ln (10:00 AM) Blue Zones dance fitness class.
• Community Market at the Ranch @ Rio Bravo Ranch (10:00 AM) 15701 CA-178. Outdoor vendor market.
• Home & Garden Show @ Kern County Fairgrounds (10:00 AM) Vendor expo featuring home improvement and garden specialists.
• Junk Journaling Moai @ In Your Wildest Dreams (11:00 AM) 2819 F St. Creative journaling meetup.
• Sound House @ BarrelHouse (1:00 PM) Afternoon live music.
• Mushroom Cottage (Paint Event) @ Corks & Strokes (1:00 PM) Guided painting session.
• Misery @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (2:00 PM) Matinee theatre performance.
• 2nd Annual Wedding Showcase @ 4300 Resnik Ct (4PM-8PM) Wedding vendor showcase event.
• Sensory-Friendly Rollerskating @ Rollerama West (4:30 PM) 7850 Brimhall Rd. Inclusive skating session.
• Tekken 8 Tournament @ Bakersfield eSports Center (5:00 PM) Competitive gaming tournament.
• Squid Pisser @ Jerry’s Pizza (6:00 PM) Live music performance.
• Adult Bingo & Naughty Games @ The Well Comedy Club (6:00 PM) 21+ themed bingo night.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

• Valloween Craft Night @ Jerry’s Pizza (6:00 PM) Valentine-themed craft night.
• Cults & Classics: True Romance @ Fox Theater (7:00 PM) Classic film screening.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

• It Takes a Valley Townhall Tour with Randy Villegas @ Salon Juarez (5:00 PM) 815 E 18th St. Local community town hall with congressional candidate Randy Villegas discussing issues affecting the Central Valley.
• Baseball vs Saint Mary’s @ Hardt Field (6:30 PM) CSUB home baseball game.
• Line Dancing @ Legends Event Center (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM) 7900 Downing Ave. All-ages line dancing night hosted by Line Dance Bako. $5 cover with food and drinks available.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

• Audiobook Walk Moai @ Panorama Park (9:00 AM) 899 Panorama Dr. Group walking meetup.
• Shelf Help Volunteer Event @ 616 Grace St (3:00 PM) Blue Zones volunteer service event.
• Walking Moai @ Riverwalk (6:00 PM) Community walking group at The Park at River Walk.
• Live Music & Bingo w/ Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM) Live music bingo night.
• Mario Kart Tournament @ Sandrini’s Public House (9:15 PM) 1918 Eye St. Competitive gaming night.

See you guys next week!

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