Sorry guys!

I missed last week entirely. My brother-in-law got married in Vegas Sunday, so I had a few errands to run Thursday to leave Friday. Before I knew it, I was swamped all day on Thursday so I was unable to work on the newsletter. I apologize for that, but it was a much needed break and I’m back now!

Local News

The old East Hills Mall lot has been sitting there, waiting for City Lights to be built for years. We’ve been hearing about it for a long time, and I went last week and saw a crew out there with heavy machinery working on grading the place off.

Not a whole lot, but my local east siders will be excited about that!

Hey guys! I wanted to start covering a little bit of what happens in City Council meetings. I will be toying around with this and how to best get these out, but here’s this for now.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions, let me know!

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

• Seventy Years of Inspiration: Opening Reception @ Bakersfield Museum of Art (5:30PM–7:30PM) Major exhibition celebrating decades of art in Bakersfield.
• Kern County Hispanic Chamber 70th Anniversary @ Bakersfield Museum of Art (5:30PM) Community celebration honoring 70 years of impact.
• Opening Day Watch Party @ Legends (5:30PM) Dodgers opener watch party with full game-day atmosphere.
• Cruise Night @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (6PM) Weekly car show featuring classic rides and music.
• Succulent Nests Workshop @ Grumpy’s Brewing Co. (6PM–8PM) Hands-on plant workshop creating custom arrangements.
• MDC Show @ Jerry’s Pizza (6PM doors) Punk show with a stacked local lineup.
• Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute @ Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame (7PM) Live tribute to iconic folk-rock hits.
• Open Mic / Karaoke @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM) Open mic followed by karaoke.
• Reigning Cats & Dogs Art Show @ 1020 18th St (4:30PM–7:30PM) Pet-themed art show supporting local causes.

• Eggstravaganza @ MLK Jr. Park (2PM–4PM) Family-friendly egg hunt and activities hosted by the city!
• Board Game Moai @ 707 18th St (5PM–8PM) Casual community board game meetup.
• Music Bingo Night @ Centro Cali Brewing (6PM–9PM) Bingo with music-themed rounds and prizes.
• Critical Mass Ride @ Beach Park (7PM) Group bike ride through the city. All riders welcome
• Nasser Al-Rayess Comedy Show @ The Well (7PM & 9:30PM) Stand-up comedy featuring a touring comedian.
• Temblor Aftershock @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Live music patio show with a strong local turnout.
• Backyard Boogie @ Bottleshock (7PM) Old school and throwback dance night.
• 3$ Beer day and Emo Night at Bakersfield Condors vs Texas Stars @ Mechanics Bank Arena (7PM) Home hockey matchup.
• Scottish Beauty Paint Night @ Corks & Strokes (7PM–9PM) Guided painting class.
• Between The Lines @ Ovation Theatre (7:30PM) Live theater performance.
• Oliver! @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30PM–9:30PM) Classic musical production.
• We Own The Laughs Comedy Show @ Sonder (8PM) Comedy showcase featuring multiple performers.
• Emo Night Tour @ Legends (8PM) Emo and pop-punk DJ night.
• South 40 @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM–11PM) Live country music.
• Los Caimanes de Sinaloa Concert @ Paradise Palace Event Center (8PM) Regional Mexican performance.
• DJ Durk @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (11PM) Late-night DJ set.

• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Dreams parking lot (7:45AM–12PM) Weekly downtown farmers market.
• Girls Run + Easter Egg Hunt @ Hart Park (8AM) Group run followed by an egg hunt.
• Fishing Derby @ Lake Isabella (8AM) Ongoing multi-day fishing event. Over 60k in prizes.
• CSUB Beach Volleyball @ CSUB (8:30AM) College tournament play.
• Big Boxing Exhibition @ Goal Athletic Club (10AM) Amateur boxing matches featuring local fighters.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS parking lot(9AM–1PM) Outdoor market with vendors and food.
• Book Swap Event @ 18th St Collections (10AM) Bring and trade books with others.
• Financial Wellness Moai @ 200 New Stine Road STE 171 (10AM–11AM) Group session focused on financial habits.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (10AM) Competitive tournament with prizes.
• Bonsai Life Workshop @ Bakersfield Art Center (10AM–4PM) Full-day bonsai learning experience.
• Early Spring Morning’s Market @ Ridgeview HS (10AM–2PM) Community market hosted at the school.
• Wall St. Market @ The Wall St Alley (11AM–6PM) Vendor market with food and local businesses.
• BuildHER Workshop @ Tin Cup Coffee (11AM–2PM) Hands-on class teaching drywall basics.
• Kern River Ramblings @ Beale Library (11AM–12PM) Guest speaker, Lois Henry, sharing local insights to the Kern River.
• Spectacular World of Science @ Buena Vista Museum (11AM–3PM) Interactive science exhibits and activities.
• Soda Crackers Live @ Prime Time BBQ (12PM) Live Bakersfield Sound-style music.
• Monster Truck Bash @ Kern Raceway (1PM & 6PM) Large-scale monster truck event.
• Easter Gnome Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (1PM–2:30PM) Seasonal painting class.
• Self Defense Moai @ 1201 24th St (3:30PM–4:30PM) Community self-defense session.
• Southwest Night Market @ Independence HS (5PM–9PM) Evening market with vendors and food.
• Dean Delray Comedy Show @ The Well (7PM) Stand-up performance.
• Bluey Night! Condors vs Texas Stars @ Mechanics Bank Arena (7PM) Second night of hockey.
• Silent DJ Nights @ The Marketplace (7PM–10PM) Headphone-based dance party.
• Perfect Blend Paint Night @ Corks & Strokes (7PM–9PM) Evening paint session.
• Between The Lines @ Ovation Theatre (7:30PM) Live Performance at the Ovation Theatre!
• Oliver! @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30PM–9:30PM) Live performance at the BC Theatre
• Jayden Secor @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM–11PM) Live performance.
• Dean Delray Comedy Show @ The Well Comedy Club (9:30PM) Stand-up performance.

• Fishing Derby @ Lake Isabella (8AM) Ongoing multi-day fishing event. Over 60k in prizes.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave. (9AM–2PM) Sunday farmers market with local vendors, food, and fresh goods.
• Kern Corgi Club Hike @ Wind Wolves Preserve (9AM) Dog-friendly group hike featuring corgis and their owners on scenic trails.
• BAKO Card Fest @ Branded Feed & Farm (10AM–4PM) Trading cards, collectibles, and vendors for hobbyists and families.
• Community Market @ Rio Bravo Ranch (10AM–2PM) Outdoor market with local vendors and food.
• Book Cover Redesign Party @ 707 18th St (10AM–12PM) Creative meetup focused on redesigning and reimagining book covers.
• Felt Charm Workshop @ 2819 F St (11AM–2PM) Hands-on crafting workshop creating custom felt accessories.
• Oldie But Goodie Get Down @ No Vacancy Cocktails (12PM–4PM) Throwback music event featuring classic hits and dancing.
• Bollywood Dance Moai @ 7691 White Ln (1PM–2PM) Group dance session focused on Bollywood-style movement.
• Soda Crackers Live @ Ethel’s Old Corral (1PM) Live Bakersfield Sound-style country performance.
• Between The Lines @ Ovation Repertory Theatre (2PM) Matinee showing of the musical production.
• Oliver! @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (2PM–4PM) Matinee performance of the classic musical.
• The Sacrifice (Paint Class) @ Corks & Strokes (3PM–4:30PM) Guided painting session with step-by-step instruction.
• Soul Fair: Spring Equinox @ Bottleshock Wine & Brew (4PM–8PM) Outdoor market with vendors, music, and spring-themed activities.
• Mess / Bomb / Trench Mob Show @ Jerry’s Pizza (6PM doors) Punk and alternative lineup featuring multiple local bands.

• Fishing Derby @ Lake Isabella (8AM) Ongoing multi-day fishing event. Over 60k in prizes.
• Grand Opening: Lines & Living Art (3:30PM) New creative space opening downtown.
• Motown Mondays @ Jerry’s Pizza (6PM–10PM) Throwback music night.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly bingo event.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7PM) Group tabletop session.

• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly trivia night.

• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing (4PM) Casual games and family-friendly environment.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing (5:30PM) Weekly competition.
• Western Wednesdays @ Fairfax Grange (6PM) Dance lessons and country social night.
• Bingo Night @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (6PM) Free-to-play bingo.
• Family Easter Paint Night @ Jerry’s Pizza (6PM) Holiday-themed painting event.
• Bakersfield Condors vs Colorado Eagles (6:30PM) Live hockey
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza (7PM–Midnight) Single along to your favorite emo jams
• MixxedFit Dance Fitness Class @ My Dance and Fitness Studio (7PM–8PM) High-energy dance workout.
• Bingo Night + Live Music by Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM)

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