Personal Note

This past weekend I was awarded Volunteer of the Year at the Toucan awards, an award show put on by the Hub of Bakersfield. I can’t believe how far this has made it in a small 10-11 month window. We’re not even a year into TBG!

Thank you for all the support guys. I couldn’t make any of this happen without you. I appreciate you all!

The coolest part is I feel like I’m just getting started. I have so many ideas. If this is something you enjoy or get use from, share it with someone you know. It helps a lot!

Back to your regularly scheduled program!

Local Creator

This week I stumbled upon a local, Arvin-based, indie rock band. They’re currently touring Kern County, which I think is so cool! Check out their instagram here!

This tour is celebrating the release of their album, The Baka. It is streaming on all major platforms so be sure to check them out!

Let’s help support local musicians!

In The City

I was told by someone familiar with the situation that the petition effort tied to CALM Zoo has officially gathered enough signatures to move forward.

Over the last several weeks, the campaign gained a ton of momentum online and quickly became one of the biggest community conversations in Bakersfield. Regardless of where people stand on the overall issue, it’s been clear how much support and passion the community has for CALM Zoo.

I’ll keep an eye out for official confirmation and updates as more information becomes public.

Bakersfield Population Hits 422,853. Bakersfield’s population is now estimated at roughly 422,853 residents, keeping the city ranked as the 9th largest city in California and continuing its steady long term growth trend. The city is now getting closer to Oakland in population size, which currently sits around 440,000 residents depending on the estimate used.

United Airlines BFL to LAX Nonstop Launches August 11. Meadows Field Airport will officially add nonstop United Airlines service to Los Angeles International Airport beginning August 11. The new daily route gives Bakersfield travelers another direct connection option alongside existing United flights to San Francisco and Denver.

This is great because it opens up more possibities to catch flights easier from here and head to an airport that has a connecting flight! Our city just keeps progressing

Taco bros is heading home to its roots! Taco Bros first opened downtown, I believe in the parking lot that homes Wells Fargo. They lost the lease, and ultimately were forced out.

I’m happy to see them getting their own location to add to their growing brand!

They will be serving all three of Tacos Bros, Pasta Bowls and Brunch-n-Burger!

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THURSDAY 5/7

• Temblor Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing (5PM) Weekly meetup open to all skill levels for casual and competitive play.
• Cruise Night ft. DJ Richie Rich @ Chuy’s Baja Grill Rosedale (5PM) Weekly cruise night with cars, music, and community hangout vibes.
• Vegan Potluck Moai @ Center for Spiritual Living (6PM–7:30PM) Weekly vegan community potluck hosted through Blue Zones Project Bakersfield.
• Sarap Filipino BBQ & Grill Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting @ 6023 Coffee Rd (6PM) Grand opening celebration welcoming the new Filipino restaurant to Bakersfield.
• Pinot & Paper Featuring The Playful Space @ Tlo Wines (6PM) Creative wine and craft night with hands-on activities.
• Mother’s Day Paint Workshop @ Jerry’s Pizza Basement Venue (Doors 6PM) All-ages paint workshop creating a heart-shaped trinket dish.
• Audiobook Walk Meetup @ Panorama Park (Meetup 6:30PM / Walk 6:45PM) Community audiobook walking meetup focused on conversation and movement.
• Bee Gee’s Fever Tribute Concert @ Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame (7PM) Live tribute concert celebrating the music of the Bee Gees.
• Free Open Mic Comedy Night @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM) Free comedy showcase featuring local and touring comedians. Doors open at 6PM.
• Hail The Sun @ The Nile Theater (Doors 6PM / Show 7PM) Post-hardcore and math rock concert performance from the California band.
• Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium @ Fox Theater (Doors 7PM / Show 8PM) “An Evening of Hope and Healing” live tour appearance from celebrity medium Tyler Henry.

FRIDAY 5/8

• Ceramics (Clay) Level 1 Course @ Art With Heart Studio (6PM–8PM) Beginner ceramics course teaching clay work, glazing, and kiln firing.
• Jake’s 80th Birthday Celebration @ Legends Event Center (6PM) Free-entry birthday celebration featuring live music by Lipstick Revolver.
• Devyn Brinsfield Live @ Tlo Wines (6PM–8PM) Live music performance in a relaxed downtown wine bar setting.
• Fright Night Market @ Wall Street Alley (6PM–10PM) Horror-themed night market with spooky vendors, themed food, drinks, live music, and shopping.
• CSUB Baseball vs Air Force + Free Beer Night @ Hardt Field (6:30PM) CSUB baseball matchup where the first 100 fans receive free Runner Gold beer.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30PM) Weekly Magic: The Gathering event with casual and competitive play.
• Bakersfield PAL Battle of the Badges @ Kern County Fairgrounds (Doors 5:30PM / First Bell 7PM) Community boxing event benefiting Bakersfield PAL youth programs.
• DL Hughley @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Stand-up performances from the nationally recognized comedian and Original Kings of Comedy star.
• EMO Night Volume 3 @ Chuy’s Baja Grill Rosedale (7PM) Emo-themed dance night featuring Reissued and DJ D Cross.
• Crushed Glass Art Party @ Corks & Strokes (7PM–9PM) Create-and-sip style art workshop focused on crushed glass artwork.
• DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt @ Ovation Theatre SOLD OUT (7:30PM) Opening weekend performance of the live musical adaptation.
• Movies in the Park: Freakier Friday @ The Park at River Walk (Begins at dusk) Free outdoor movie night; bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.
• Tegron Bakersfield Debut @ Paradise Palace Event Center (10PM) TechnoFam LA presents a 360° stage electronic music experience featuring Tegron.

SATURDAY 5/9

• IBProFun Run Club x Bakersfield Marathon Group Run @ Old River Grill Back Lot (7AM–9AM) Community 6-mile group run with refreshments, raffles, and all paces welcome.
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot (7:45AM–12PM) Weekly farmers market with produce, food vendors, and local goods.
• Mother’s Day Workshop @ Meraki Creative Works (8AM–11AM) Hands-on welding workshop where pairs build a project together with mimosas and lite bites included.
• Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event @ Mesa Marin Sports Complex (8AM–12PM) Free city-hosted bulky item disposal event for spring cleaning.
• Mother’s Day Tea @ Chick-fil-A Northwest Promenade (8:30AM–5:30PM) Ticketed Mother’s Day tea event with sweet treats and drinks.
• Pásala Pick-Up Games @ Mondavi Park (8:30AM–10:45AM) Free organized community pickup soccer games.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS Parking Lot (9AM–1PM) Weekly farmers market with produce, vendors, and food options.
• Purpose at Panorama Volunteer Opportunity @ Panorama Vista Preserve (9AM–11AM) Volunteer stewardship event helping maintain the preserve.
• Girls Girls Street Fair @ Wall Street Alley (10AM–3PM) Street fair featuring vendors, shopping, and themed activities.
• Senior Day @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History (10AM–4PM) Seniors ages 60+ receive discounted admission for the day.
• Creature Feature: Aquatic Life @ Wind Wolves Preserve (10AM–12PM) Educational nature program exploring frogs and creek ecosystems.
• Mother’s Day Alpaca Photo Experience @ Blue Barn Alpaca Ranch (10AM–2PM) Mother’s Day-themed alpaca photo sessions and family activities.
• Mother’s Day Appreciation Grab & Go Giveaway @ Saunders Park (11AM–12PM) Giveaway event honoring mothers and maternal figures with roses, raffles, and gift cards.
• Cali Rays Sourdough Deli Grand Opening @ Multiple Bakersfield Locations (11AM) First 100 guests at each location receive a free 6-inch sandwich.
• The Real Thing Auditions @ Ovation Theatre (11AM–3PM) Open auditions for Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing.
• Tlo Wines Spring Sip & Shop @ Tlo Wines (12PM–5PM) Vendor market featuring wine, food, shopping, and live music.
• Storytime at the Park @ David Nelson Pocket Park (1PM–3PM) Family literacy event featuring a live reading of “Are You My Mother?” and crafts.
• Ramsey Robinson for Governor Community Meet & Greet @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (1PM–4PM) Free community event to meet California governor candidate Ramsey Robinson.
• Bingo & Mimosas: Mother’s Day Edition @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (1PM–4PM) Mother’s Day-themed bingo event with music, prizes, and mimosas.
• Bakersfield Mac & Cheese Fest @ Kern County Fairgrounds (2PM–6PM) 21+ mac and cheese festival with vendors, drinks, and VIP experiences.
• California Young Republicans Governor’s Forum @ Liberty Center (2:30PM–3:30PM) Political forum featuring Sheriff Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton.
• Purple Dragonfly Paint Class @ Corks & Strokes (3PM–4:30PM) Guided family-friendly dragonfly paint class.
• The Southwest Night Market @ Independence High School Parking Lot (5PM–9PM) Community night market featuring food, drinks, boutiques, crafts, and collectibles.
• Sky Ranch Live @ Temblor Brewing (6PM–8PM) Live music performance at Temblor Brewing.
• Epic Scores: The Music of John Williams @ Dignity Health Theater (6:30PM–8:30PM) Live orchestral performance featuring iconic film scores. Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park music and more!
• DL Hughley @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Weekend stand-up performances from the nationally known comedian.
• Emo Bingo @ BottleShock Wine & Brew (7PM) Emo-themed bingo night with music, prizes, and drink specials.
• West High 20 Year Reunion @ Chuy’s Baja Grill Rosedale (7PM) Reunion celebration featuring DJ D Cross and Funkalotapus.
• Rhythm & Blooms Paint Night @ Corks & Strokes (7PM–9PM) Guided floral guitar-themed paint workshop.
• MindTravel “Silent” Piano Concert @ The Park at River Walk (7PM–9PM) Sunset headphone piano concert experience by Murray Hidary.
• DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt @ Ovation Theatre SOLD OUT (7:30PM) Weekend showing of the live musical.
• Cruise Night featuring Devotion661 @ Jerry’s Pizza Basement Bar (8PM–11PM) 21+ live music night with no cover charge.

SUNDAY 5/10

• Pyrenees Cafe Mother’s Day Basque Brunch @ Pyrenees Cafe (Opens 7AM / Brunch 11:30AM) Traditional family-style Basque Mother’s Day brunch.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave (9AM–2PM) Weekly farmers market with produce, vendors, and food options.
• Legends Mother’s Day Brunch @ Legends Event Center (9AM–2PM) Reservation-based Mother’s Day brunch with drink specials.
• Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Padre Hotel (9AM) Downtown Mother’s Day brunch dining experience.
• Mother’s Day Dim Sum Brunch @ Maui Pho Fusion BBQ Grill (11AM–4PM) Special dim sum brunch featuring soup dumplings, BBQ pork buns, har gow, and more.
• DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt @ Ovation Theatre SOLD OUT(2PM) Sunday matinee performance of the live musical.
• Mother’s Day Paint Party @ Corks & Strokes (2PM–4PM) Guided Mother’s Day-themed paint experience.
• Mother’s Day Party w/ 82 Deluxe @ Chuy’s Baja Grill Rosedale (2PM) Mother’s Day patio celebration with live music.
• Kyle Kinane @ The Well Comedy Club (6PM) Stand-up comedy performance from the comedian known for Conan and Netflix specials.

MONDAY 5/11

• Motown Mondays w/ Kev King @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (6PM–10PM) Weekly Motown-themed music night.
• Simple Salsa Workshop: Teachers + Educators Class @ KC’s Farmhouse (6PM–7:30PM) Salsa-making workshop teaching guests how salsa goes from garden to table.
• Cults & Classics: Close Encounters of the Third Kind @ Fox Theater (Doors 6PM / Show 7PM) Special screening of the classic sci-fi film.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly brewery bingo night.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7PM) Weekly tabletop gaming meetup.

TUESDAY 5/12

• Simple Salsa Workshop: Homeschool Class @ KC’s Farmhouse (1PM–2:30PM) Interactive salsa-making workshop for homeschool families.
• Dumpling Making Class @ Wine Me Up (6PM) Hands-on dumpling workshop celebrating AAPI Month. Includes appetizers and bamboo steamer.
• Mother’s Day Paint Workshop @ Jerry’s Pizza Basement Venue (Doors 6PM) Additional Mother’s Day-themed paint workshop date.
• Simple Salsa Workshop: 4-H Class @ KC’s Farmhouse (6PM–7:30PM) Salsa-making workshop designed for 4-H participants.
• Songwriters Soapbox @ Ethel’s Old Corral (6:30PM) Songwriter showcase featuring Russell Mitchell, Ron Houston, Shontice Marie, and Jodie Rae.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly trivia night at Temblor Brewing.

WEDNESDAY 5/13

• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing (4PM) Weekly family-friendly game night.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing (5:30PM) Weekly cornhole competition.
• Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce “Alive After Five” Mixer @ Trucordia Central Valley (5:30PM / Ribbon Cutting 6PM) Networking mixer celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary.
• Western Wednesdays @ The Fairfax Grange (Doors 5:40PM / Lessons 6PM) Weekly two-step dance lessons covering etiquette, basics, and drills.
• Bingo Night Every Wednesday @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (6PM) Free weekly bingo night.
• Simple Salsa Workshop: Public Class @ KC’s Farmhouse (6PM–7:30PM) Public salsa workshop focused on gardening and fresh salsa creation.
• Wednesday Night Pedals & Chat @ Snider’s Cyclery (6:30PM–7:30PM) Beginner-friendly biking meetup covering bike sizing and cycling basics.
• MixxedFit Dance Fitness Class @ My Dance & Fitness Studio (7PM–8PM) High-energy dance fitness class led by Frank.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7PM–Midnight) Weekly emo karaoke night downtown.
• Bingo Night + Live Music w/ Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM) Weekly bingo and live music night.

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