A Local Holiday

If you caught my video earlier this week, you already know Tuesday, February 24th was officially Korn Day in Bakersfield. Yes, that Korn. The band that put Bakersfield on the map in a whole different way than Buck Owens did.

It's a proud moment for the city. Not every city can say it's the birthplace of a band that helped define an entire genre of music. Bakersfield born, globally known.

Korn is attributed by many as the creator of Nu Metal, a genre that had a big run in the late 90s to early 2000s, and they even won two Grammys!

If you missed the video, go check it out on my TikTok and Instagram. And if you're a Korn fan, or just a proud Bakersfield local, this one's worth celebrating.

Fun Fact: Munky from Korn commented on my post!

Helping the Community

This segment is a little different than anything I’ve ever done in the newsletter, but a local family has recently lost an infant to heart issues. If you have the spare means to donate anything at all, please hit the link below and let’s help them make sure that money is the least of their worries as the family goes through an incredibly difficult time.

Here is the link for their go fund me account. Thanks guys.

Featured Event

Kern Oil: The Truth Runs Deep premieres Friday night at the Historic Fox Theater with a red carpet event ahead of the screening. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the film begins at 7:00 PM.

The documentary was created by a local filmmaker who previously worked in the oilfields, giving the story a firsthand perspective on how the industry has shaped Kern County families and livelihoods. It explores the deep roots of oil in our region and the ongoing conversations about its future, all told through a Bakersfield lens.

You can buy a ticket here.

💡 Click the event name for tickets or more info.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

• 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships: Session I @ Dignity Health Arena (9:00 AM) Opening day of the CIF State Wrestling Championships featuring top high school wrestlers from across California.
• Beginning ASL Class @ Northeast Library (4:00 PM) Introductory American Sign Language class open to beginners interested in learning the basics.
• Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:00 PM) Weekly open chess meetup for players of all skill levels.
• Cruise Night (Car Show & DJs) @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (6:00 PM) Classic cars, music, and a laid-back Thursday night crowd.
• Eggroll & Crab Rangoon Making Class @ Corks & Strokes (6:00 PM) Hands-on cooking class teaching how to make fresh eggrolls and crab rangoons.
• Women’s Basketball vs. UC San Diego @ Icardo Center (6:30 PM) CSUB women’s home matchup against UC San Diego.
• Free Comedy Night (Open Mic) @ The Well Comedy Club (Signups 6:00 PM · Show 7:00 PM) Stand-up comedy showcase featuring local comics and new talent.
• Angels Roost @ McGarry’s Irish Pub (8:00 PM) Live country music performance.
• The Altons & Thee Sinseers @ The Nile Theater (8:00 PM) Soul and R&B spring tour stop in downtown Bakersfield.
• Open Mic / Karaoke w/ DJ Durk @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (9:30 PM – Close) Late-night karaoke and open mic session.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

• 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships: Session II @ Dignity Health Arena (9:00 AM) Day two of state championship competition.
• Friday Special w/ Bottle + Flatbread Deal @ Wine Me Up (All Day) $30 + tax for a select bottle of wine and a flatbread of your choice.
• Board Game Moai @ 707 18th St (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Blue Zones community board game meetup open to all.
• Pub Show: Asher Phoenix @ Temblor Brewing Company (6:00 PM) Live music performance at the brewery.
• Daddy Daughter Dance 90s Rewind @ RiverLakes (6:00 PM) Themed dance night celebrating 90s nostalgia for dads and daughters.
• Church of the 8th Day @ Jerry’s Pizza (6:00 PM · First band 6:30 PM) Multi-band live music lineup downtown.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30 PM) Weekly Magic: The Gathering friendly meet. New players welcomed.
• Critical Mass Bakersfield Ride @ Beach Park (Arrive 6:30 PM · Roll 7:00 PM) Monthly community bike ride through the city.
• Friday Night Social Dance @ Fairfax Grange (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) $10 community social dance night. Open floor dancing with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
• Backcountry Paint Party. Alien, Bigfoot, or Bear?! @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM) Guided paint and sip night with a playful wilderness theme.
• Kern Oil: The Truth Runs Deep @ Fox Theater (7:00 PM · Doors 6:00 PM) Documentary premiere exploring Kern County’s oil history.
• Gareth Reynolds @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) National touring stand-up comic live in Bakersfield.
• Norm Hamlet 91st Birthday Celebration @ Rustic Rail (7:00 PM) Special live music celebration honoring the country steel guitar legend.
• The TomiTom Sho @ Legends Lounge & Event Center (7:00 PM) Live performance at the southwest event center.
• Funkalotapus ft. DJ D. Cross @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM) Live band and DJ sets throughout the night.
• Yacht Bingo @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (7:00 PM – 9:30 PM) Yacht rock themed bingo night for 21+.
• nX Annex After Hours Art Moai @ 616 18th St (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Community art meetup and creative hangout.
• Live Music. Eminent Groove @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (7:30 PM) Live band performance at the brewery.
• Rayford Brothers Live @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM) Country music night on the honky tonk stage.
• Hyde Underground presents Cupids Haus @ Club 1200 Lounge (9:00 PM) Late-night DJ dance party.
• Gareth Reynolds @ The Well Comedy Club (9:30 PM) Late-night comedy set.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

• IBProFun Running Club @ Mercy Hospital Southwest (6:00 AM) Early morning community group run.
• Nurture N’ Nature Women’s Hike @ Hart Park (7:00 AM) Women-focused outdoor hike hosted by Little Hikers of Bakersfield.
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams parking lot (7:45 AM – 12:00 PM) Weekly open-air market featuring produce and local vendors.
• Girls Run Bakersfield’s Run Against I.C.E 5K @ 6001–6003 Lake Rd (8:00 AM) Community 5K run open to all participants.
• 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships: Session III @ Dignity Health Arena (9:00 AM) Championship competition continues.
• Block Party @ The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park (9:00 AM) Outdoor vendor and community event.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS Parking Lot (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Weekly neighborhood farmers market.
• Auto Safari of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve @ Tule Elk State Natural Reserve (10:00 AM) Guided auto tour to see the tule elk in their natural habitat.
• Audiobook Walk 661 Park Clean-Up @ Emerald Cove Park (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Community walk paired with park cleanup.
• Reflected Fragments Mosaic Tile Workshop @ MB2 Entertainment (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM) Create your own mosaic mirror using tile techniques.
• Wall St. Market @ Wall St. Alley (11:00 AM) Downtown vendor market featuring local artisans.
• Neighborhood Cleanup Day @ 1511 Niles St (11:00 AM) Volunteer cleanup effort in the Niles area.
• Yo Pilates Sola @ Location shared upon ticket purchase (11:30 AM) Bad Bunny playlist-themed Pilates session featuring matcha and bunny petting. Mats provided.
• “Box o’ Daisies” Paint Party @ Corks & Strokes (1:00 PM) Guided painting class for all skill levels.
• Self Defense Moai @ 1201 24th St (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM) Introductory self-defense training session.
• Night of Destruction Oil Workers 150 @ Kern Raceway (Gates 3:00 PM · Shows 5:00 PM) ARCA West racing plus demolition events and fireworks.
• The Southwest Night Market @ Independence High School (5:00 PM) Evening food and vendor market.
• Community Potluck Iftar @ The Park at River Walk (5:30 PM) Community gathering and shared meal.
• The View Night Market @ Ridgeview High School (5:30 PM) Outdoor evening market with food and vendors.
• Pub Show: Max Howard @ Temblor Brewing Company (6:00 PM) Live music set at the brewery.
• Bingo Night BC Choirs @ BC Renegade Events Center (6:00 PM) Fundraiser bingo night hosted by BC Choirs.
• 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships: Session IV @ Dignity Health Arena (6:15 PM) Final championship session.
• Men’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State & Homecoming Night @ Icardo Center (6:30 PM) CSUB men’s home game and homecoming night!
• Jesus Trejo @ The Well Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Stand-up comedy performance.
• Live Music. Old Friend @ Lengthwise Brewing Company (7:00 PM) Live music at the Calloway location.
• Tex Pistols Live @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (7:00 PM) Patio live music performance.
• Sleep Token DJ Tribute Night @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (7:00 PM) DJ tribute night celebrating Sleep Token.
• “Feelin’ Froggy” Paint Night @ Corks & Strokes (7:00 PM) Guided frog-themed painting session.
• Live Music. Cloudship @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (7:30 PM) Live music at the brewery.
• Traveling Circus Comedy Show @ Crusader Brewing Co. (8:00 PM) Touring stand-up showcase.
• The Warped Band + Babes Against the Machine @ The Basement at Woolworth’s (8:00 PM) Tribute rock show downtown.
• Don’t Tell Comedy @ The Padre Hotel (8:00 PM) Secret-location style stand-up show inside the hotel.
• Nick Slater Live @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM) Live country performance.
• Jayden Secor Live @ Rustic Rail (9:00 PM) Live music performance.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Weekly Sunday farmers market.
• Galactic Open Air Market Block Party @ Nano’s Downtown (11AM-5PM) Outdoor vendor block party.
• Tiny Woodworkers Build a Bird Feeder @ MB2 Entertainment (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Kids woodworking workshop for ages 5–12.
• Junk Journaling Moai @ In Your Wildest Dreams Consignments (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Creative journaling meetup.
• Live Music. Joey Boone Band @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (1:00 PM) Afternoon live music set.
• Outlaw Country @ Ethel’s Old Corral (1:00 PM) Live country music performance.
• Line Dancing @ Temblor Brewing Company (3:00 PM) All-level line dancing session.
• Super Smash Brews @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:00 PM) Casual Super Smash Bros tournament night.

MONDAY, MARCH 2

• Motown Mondays @ Jerry’s Pizza (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) Live Motown music set with Kev King.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM) Weekly bingo night with prizes.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7:00 PM) Weekly tabletop RPG meetup.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

• Bakersfield Condors vs Colorado Eagles @ Dignity Health Arena (10:30 AM) Morning AHL home game.
• March Full Moon Ride @ Beach Park (6:00 PM) Community group bike ride under the full moon.
• St. Patrick’s High Lander Paint Party @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (6:00 PM) Guided St. Patrick’s themed painting class.
• Family Night Hike @ Panorama Vista Preserve (6:00 PM) Evening family-friendly hike.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM) Weekly trivia night.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing Company (4:00 PM) Casual family-friendly board game meetup.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:30 PM) Weekly cornhole competition.
• Walking Moai @ The Park at River Walk (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) Community group walk.
• Bingo Night @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (6:00 PM) Free-to-play bingo night.
• Western Wednesdays @ Fairfax Grange (Doors 5:40 PM · Lesson 6:00 PM) Two-step dance lessons and open dancing.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza (7:00 PM – Midnight) Karaoke night focused on emo and pop-punk hits.
• Bingo Night + Live Music w/ Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM) Live music bingo night.

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