🎟️ Events This Week: July 23rd-29th

More events for this week. The summer has been jam packed with fun!

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

• July 23 – Rollerama Squid Game Skate Night
  🕖 7PM–9PM @ Rollerama West, 7850 Brimhall Rd
  Rollerama’s first-ever Squid Game–themed skate night. $10 includes skate rental, or just $5 if you show up in Squid Game attire.

• July 24 – 80s & 90s Music Paint Night
  🕖 Doors at 7PM @ Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave
  Paint your favorite throwback vibes while jamming to classics from the 80s and 90s. $10 cover at the door. All art supplies provided — 21+ event.

• July 24 & 25 – Feeding Families First: Summer Food Initiative
  🕦 11:30AM–2PM @ Church of God, 1017 S H St
  Free summer meals provided by CAP-K to support local families in need. No registration required — just show up and eat. Open to all ages.

• July 24 – The PreGame Show @ Eva’s
  🕖 7PM (doors at 6PM) @ Fox Theater, 2001 H St
  Open mic + live music hosted by The Well Comedy Club — FREE!

• July 24 – Bleach T‑Shirt Painting
  🕕 6PM–8PM @ SEY Studios, 2600 ½ El Berrendo Ave
  Create a one-of-a-kind tee using bleach painting techniques. All materials provided — $25 ticket on Eventbrite.

• July 25 – Critical Mass Bike Ride
  🕖 Roll out at 7PM @ Beach Park (start & end)
  A free, community group ride through the streets of Bakersfield. All bikes welcome — just show up, ride, and vibe. No registration required. 19 Miles. Everyone is welcome

• July 25–27 – The Scarlet Pimpernel (Musical)
  🕕 Showtimes vary @ Edward Simonsen Indoor Theater (Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr)
  A swashbuckling musical set during the French Revolution — presented by Bakersfield College Performing Arts. Tickets start at $12.

• July 25 – Millionaire + Blade Trip (Live Show)
  🕗 8PM @ Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd
  Live alt/indie rock show at one of Bakersfield’s top brewery venues — $15 in advance on Ticketweb.

• July 25–28 – Wrinkles: Oldies but Goodies Musical Comedy Revue
  🕖 7PM (matinee at 2PM on Sunday) @ The Empty Space, 706 Oak St
  A lighthearted musical revue packed with nostalgia, classic hits, and comedy — celebrating aging with heart and humor. Featuring a cast of local 55+ performers in a feel-good show for all ages.

• July 25 – Paint Your Pet Night
  🕕 6PM–9PM @ Corks & Strokes Studio, 3400 Calloway Dr #302
  Send in a photo of your furry friend and turn it into a custom canvas painting with step-by-step guidance. All materials included — $50 per person. No experience necessary!

• July 25 – Lagersfield: Reggae & Brews
  🕐 1PM–5PM @ Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd
  Reggae tunes, local brews, food trucks, and lawn games. Featuring live sets from Morning Drive. $10–$15 tickets.

• July 25 – Puro Pinche Techno
  🕗 8PM–1AM @ The Basement, 700 18th St
  A deep dive into underground techno featuring DJ Nacho Bustillos and more. 21+ • Tickets on Eventbrite.

• July 25– Havana Nights Latin Dance Party
  🕘 9PM–2AM @ Botanas Premier Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 35315 Merle Haggard Dr
  Live DJ, Latin rhythms, and a tropical dance floor under the lights. Tickets start at $10 on Eventbrite. Ages 21+.

• July 26 – Soulside Live at Jerry’s Pizza
  🕗 Doors at 8PM @ Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave
  Live music from Stephanie Soul, Lady OldSkool, Tony Greene & Love Letter. $25 cover • 21+ only. Hosted by Henry Lozano. Presented by Soulside Productions & 661 All Inclusive Entertainment.

• July 26 – F Street Farmers Market
  🕖 7:45AM-12PM @ 2819 F Street
  Local produce, crafts & community vibe.

• July 26 – Riverlakes Farmers Market
  🕘 9AM-1PM @ Centennial High School, 8601 Hageman Rd
  Fresh food, families, and live music.

• July 26 – 90’s Rom‑Com Cookies & Trivia
  🕕 6PM @ Locale Farm to Table, 1727 18th St
  Decorate cookies and test your 90s film knowledge.

• July 26 – Back to Black – Amy Winehouse Tribute
  🕗 8PM @ Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd
  Live tribute performance.

• July 26 – Science Saturday: Earthquake Exploration
  🕙 10AM–12PM @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, 2018 Chester Ave
  Hands-on earthquake-themed science activities for kids and families. Included with regular museum admission ($10 adults, $6 kids). A great way to learn and explore local geology!

• July 26 – FIFA 1v1 Tournament
  🕛 12PM–6PM @ Bakersfield Esports Center, 710 19th St
  Test your FIFA skills in a competitive 1v1 tournament. Open to all skill levels — $10 entry includes tournament fee and venue pass.

• July 26 – Kern County Cancer Run
  🕘 9AM start @ Riverwalk Park, 11298 Stockdale Hwy
  A community 5K run/walk to raise funds for local families battling cancer. Registration is $30 for adults and includes a t-shirt and medal.

• July 26 – We Are Young: 2010s Party
  🕘 9PM @ Nile Bar, 1721 19th St
  Bakersfield’s official 2010s throwback party with hits from Drake, Gaga, Ke$ha, and more. Ages 21+ — tickets $15 on Tixr.

• July 27 – Queen’s Lounge: Women's Networking Mixer
  🕕 6PM–8PM @ The Blvd, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd
  An uplifting evening of connection, music, mocktails, and giveaways — exclusively for women. Hosted by Erin Yvonne. Tickets $15–$20.

• July 27 – Distinguished Young Women of California Showcase
  🕐 1PM (doors at 12PM) @ Fox Theater, 2001 H St
  Statewide youth pageant & scholarship competition — $23.65.

• July 27 – Super Smash Summer Bash
  🕔 5PM @ Bakersfield eSports Center, 7104 Golden State Hwy
  Smash Bros. tournament action with local players going head-to-head. $20 per player to enter. Bring your A-game — cash prizes and bragging rights on the line!

• July 29 – Oliver Anthony Music Live
  🕗 8PM (doors at 7PM) @ Fox Theater, 2001 H St
  Country breakout artist behind “Rich Men North of Richmond.” Tickets from $44–$90.
  

  Late additions

• July 25 & 26 – Tarzan the Musical
  🕗 8PM @ The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Dr
  A live stage adaptation of the Disney film, with music by Phil Collins and heartwarming performances by local talent. Presented by Empty Space Productions and directed by Kristina Saldaña & Perrin Swanson.

• July 26 – Out of the Hat: Art Show
  🕓 4PM–8PM @ Top Hat Art Collective, 5550 California Ave, Unit 101 and 102. An annual community art showcase featuring unexpected, original pieces created through a random prompt draw. Live art, vibrant local talent, and gallery vibes. Free to attend and open to all ages.

• July 26 – Southwest Market Summer Nights
  🕕 6PM–10PM @ The Southwest Market (Bakersfield)
  Night market vibes with food, local vendors, music, and more under the summer sky.

• July 26 – (Girls Run Club) Tropic Like It’s Hot Run (GirlsRunB)
  🕕 Meet at 6:00AM / Run at 6:20AM @ 11298 Stockdale Hwy
  🌴 All paces welcome — 3 mile run or 1.5 mile walk
  Start your Saturday with good energy, tropical vibes, and an empowering all-women’s run club. Let’s glow and grow together

  
  

Local Business Spotlight

Astro Dogs——- 1700 Niles St.

I’ve had a really cool point of view when it comes to this local food vendor, Astro Dogs. I usually pass by the corner they’re located at least once a week give or take. I remember years ago I saw a canopy and a flat grill pop up with a table, ready to sell hotdogs. Fast forward a few years later and this is what they look like today, with 2 or 3 tables outside. They’re very popular, and there’s a reason why! I finally got around to trying them for the 2nd time in a few months last week, and let me tell you the double smash burger is DELICIOUS! I need to go back and try their hotdogs, but now I know why I never see their food truck empty! I definitely recommend giving Astro Dogs a try.

Remembering the past. The East Hills Mall

Bakersfield History

Check out a smile compilation of clips I made of the East Hills Mall on my Youtube channel. I’ll be rolling out some extra content on my socials as well which you can locate all of them in my wrap up at the bottom.

What a time to be alive it was. The East Hills Mall had a tremendous amounts of ups and down. I have so many memories in there, like I’m sure so many of my subscribers do. Thinking back about what this place meant to so many of our lives, how many people had jobs, who watched movies here and so on.

The East Hills Mall was built in 1988 and had some big ticket stores that included Mervyn’s, Gottschalks AKA Harris Co. Originally. I remember walking through as a kid and seeing Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Russo’s Book Store, 3D arcade, The Gamstor and so much more. The mall had some ups and a lot of downs, but once Mervy’s and Gottschalks closed down it was only a matter of time before the mall closed entirely.

I would love to hear some found memories you guys had there. Walking with your parents? Taking your kids back to school shopping? Not wanting to leave the arcade? Going to the movies? Let me know please!

I have plenty, but one of my favorite is going shopping with my mom. She would frequent Gottschalks. I went to go to a few stores and when I went back to find her she said she was going in circles and couldn’t find the exit LOL My mom and I laughed about it for years.

Local Kern County Fair Job Fair July 26th.

Local News

I’ve been seeing a lot of people need work in town, and there’s some good news. The Kern County Fair is going to need workers for a few weeks, and they’re hosting a job fair for positions! The job fair will be on Saturday, July 26th from 8AM-3PM at the fair grounds in Building 2.

That’s it for this week.

That’s a wrap on the 6th issue of my newsletter. Thanks again guys, I can’t say it enough.

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