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• Kids Get Crafty @ Beale Memorial Library (4PM–5PM) Weekly kids craft program featuring a new art or craft project each session. All materials provided.
• Dine with Dignity with Mercy House @ Mercy House Brundage Lane Navigation Center | 1900 E Brundage Ln. (4:15PM–6:30PM) Volunteer opportunity helping serve people experiencing homelessness. Registration required.
• Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing (5PM) Weekly community chess meetup open to casual and competitive players.
• Cruise Night @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (6PM) Weekly car show and cruise night featuring cars and DJs.
• Open Mic Night @ The Well Comedy Club (Sign-Ups 6PM, Show 7PM) Free weekly comedy open mic where local and visiting comics can sign up to perform or come watch.
• Soulful Steps Line Dancing @ Pammpas Village | 3740 Sillect Ave., Suite 1F (6PM–7PM) Weekly 18+ line dancing class covering new, old and trending dances. $15.
• Music Bingo Night: Through the Decades Edition @ Centro Cali Brewing | 716 19th St. (6PM–9PM) Music bingo featuring songs from different eras.
• The Blue Door Speakeasy @ nX Annex | 616 18th St. (Signups 6:15PM–7PM / Doors 7PM) Weekly open mic for musicians and poets. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Line Dancing @ Barrel House (6:30PM–9:30PM) Free all-ages line dancing with Line Dance Bako.
• Legacy Run Club @ lululemon Riverwalk (7PM) Weekly 3-mile community run meeting at lululemon at Riverwalk.
• Plant Swap @ The Lot | 7500 Rosedale Hwy (7PM) Free community plant swap inviting plant lovers to bring a healthy plant to trade and meet fellow plant enthusiasts.
• Divine Creatures Tour: NUDA + SINE @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (Doors 7PM / Show 8PM) All-ages goth night featuring NUDA and SINE with DJ Curse Mackey and Deathwood. $10 presale / $15 at the door.

• Choose Your Own Workshop @ Lollipots Ceramics at Otto’s Video Games & More | 7401 White Ln. (10AM) Beginner-friendly clay hand-building workshop with several projects to choose from. $40.
• Sundale Mah Jongg Fridays @ Sundale Country Club (12PM–4PM) Friday afternoon Mah Jongg gathering welcoming newcomers and experienced players.
• Creative Writing Workshop @ Beale Memorial Library (4:30PM–5:30PM) Informal workshop for writers of all backgrounds focused on generating ideas and encouraging creativity.
• CLIPPINGS Exhibition Opening @ Arts Council of Kern | 1020 18th St. (5PM–7PM) Opening reception celebrating 160 years of The Bakersfield Californian through historic front pages, photographs and people from Kern County history.
• Taste of the Market Vol. 2 @ Campo Bar and Bottle (5PM–8PM) Food-focused collaboration between Campo and Have Some featuring a special menu of creative dishes.
• Form Fridays @ Art with Heart | 2021 Chester Ave. (5:30PM–7PM) Weekly 18+ creative gathering offering young adults a space to make art and connect. $10.
• Southwest Market x Cali Night Market @ Arvin High School | 900 Varsity Rd., Arvin (6PM–10PM) Night market featuring local vendors, food, shopping, live music and more.
• Paint & Sip @ 18th St. Collections SOLD OUT (6PM–8PM) Western-themed paint-and-sip featuring canvas, supplies, snacks, drinks and raffles. $25.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30PM) Weekly Friday Magic: The Gathering meetup.
• Friday Night Dancing @ Fairfax Grange | 4 Fairfax Rd. (7PM–9PM) Weekly community dancing at the Grange. $10.
• Stories on the Sidewalk @ Arts Council of Kern | 1020 18th St. (7PM–10PM) Immersive theatrical event bringing Bakersfield and Kern County history to life through live reenactments. $20 general admission / $15 ACK members.
• Chris D’Elia @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Stand-up comedy with two performances. 18+.
• Gavin Adcock: Need to Tour @ Dignity Health Theater (7PM) Country artist Gavin Adcock performs with Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance.
• Fireflies @ Bakersfield Community Theatre | 2400 S Chester Ave. (7:30PM) Matthew Barber’s stage play presented by Bakersfield Community Theatre. Tickets $22.05–$27.30.
• Pepper with Cydeways @ The Nile Theater (Doors 7PM / Show 8PM) Live concert featuring reggae-rock band Pepper with Cydeways.
• Devotion661 Cruise Night @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (8PM–11PM) 21+ live music night featuring Devotion661. No cover.

• IBProFun Run Club x Bakersfield Marathon Group Run @ Jastro Park (5:45AM–8:30AM) Community run featuring 4-, 6- and 8-mile routes, raffles, race discount codes and a school-supply donation drive.
• Fit Spot’s Free Outdoor Community Workout @ Hart Park FREE (6AM) Free community bootcamp hosted by The Fit Spot, inviting everyone to get moving, connect and kick off the weekend with an outdoor workout.
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot (7:45AM–12PM) Weekly Saturday farmers market.
• To Use a Nom de Plume/Pen Name or Not @ Hodel’s (Breakfast 8:30AM / Meeting 9:15AM) Writers of Kern session exploring why writers use pen names, how to choose one and legal and copyright considerations.
• PASALA Pickup Games @ Mondavi Park (8:30AM–10:45AM) Free community pickup soccer games.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS Parking Lot (9AM–1PM) Weekly Saturday farmers market.
• Sensory Play at Baby Wobble: Scoop, Sort, and Shop @ Baby Wobble | 1200 California Ave. (10AM–3PM) Sensory-play experience from Sol Mini Lab featuring themed hands-on activities.
• Mat Pilates Moai @ nX Annex | 616 18th St. (10AM–11AM) Weekly mat Pilates class focused on strength, balance, flexibility and mindful movement.
• Endless Summer Mercadito @ California Truck | 5800 SW Wible Rd. (10AM–2PM) Family- and pet-friendly market featuring food, drinks, boutiques, beauty, crafts, desserts and local businesses.
• Back to School Skate Special @ Rollerama | 1004 34th St. (11AM–1:30PM) Back-to-school skating session with music and skating. $3 admission including skate rental.
• Stories on the Sidewalk @ Arts Council of Kern | 1020 18th St. (11AM–2PM) Immersive theatrical performances bringing notable people and moments from local history to life. $20 general admission / $15 ACK members.
• Last Call for Summer Jam Fest @ Lengthwise Pub | 2900 Calloway Dr. (11AM–10PM) Free, all-ages summer festival featuring live music beginning at 12:30PM, $5 beers, food specials, and raffles throughout the day.
• Kern Corgi Club Summer BBQ Bash (11:30AM) Corgi meetup featuring a splash pad for pups, swimming, hot dogs, cold drinks and treats. Private residence; RSVP required for address.
• Ballerina Chicken @ Corks & Strokes | 2623 F St., Suite M (1PM–2:30PM) Guided painting class featuring the “Ballerina Chicken” design.
• Bakersfield Burrito Project: Dungeons & Dragons @ 1314 Oswell St. (1PM–5PM) Community Dungeons & Dragons session starting at Level 3 and using the 2024 5.5E rules.
• Bluegrass @ Dagny’s Coffee (2PM–4PM) Weekly Saturday afternoon live bluegrass music.
• The Bakersfield Soul Food Fest @ 700 S P St. (3PM–8PM) Community celebration featuring soul food, entertainment, shopping, local vendors, nonprofits and informational booths.
• The View Night Market @ Ridgeview High School Parking Lot | 8501 Stine Rd. (5:30PM–9:30PM) Evening community market featuring shopping, food and local vendors.
• Legends Blues Bash @ Legends Event Center | 7900 Downing Ave. (Doors 5:30PM / Music 6:30PM) Live blues featuring The Guy Martin Band and Tracy Peoples & The Tailgate Disciples. Tickets shown at $28.52.
• Forever Mine Soul Show @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (Doors 6PM) All-ages soul show featuring Las Lagrimas, Stephanie Soul & Band, TCB and vinyl sets from 661 Fine Shyt & Mr Groove. $9.
• Build Your Own Mug Class @ Lollipots Ceramics at Otto’s Video Games & More | 7401 White Ln. (6PM) Hands-on workshop to sculpt, personalize and glaze your own ceramic mug. $35..
• Bakersfield Movie Club: End of Oak Street @ Regal (6:25PM) First Bakersfield Movie Club meetup featuring a group screening of The End of Oak Street, followed by a discussion at Applebee's. All are welcome.
• The Dinner Detective: The Hollywood Hit @ Hodel’s Country Dining | 5917 Knudsen Dr. (6PM–9PM) Interactive murder mystery where actors hide among the audience while guests solve the case. Admission includes a multi-course buffet and live show.
• Ice Cream Zoofari @ CALM Zoo (5PM–7:30PM) Summer evening featuring build-your-own root “bear” floats, unlimited frozen treats, train rides, games and live music. Members $12 adults/$10 kids; non-members $17 adults/$14 kids.
• Bluey @ Drip House Coffee Co. (7PM–8:30PM) Bluey-themed family event transforming the patio and event space into a Bluey-inspired experience. Tickets shown at $12.51.
• Chris D’Elia @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Stand-up comedy with two performances. 18+.
• Hello Sunshine @ Corks & Strokes | 2623 F St., Suite M (7PM–9PM) Guided painting class featuring a sunflower-and-gnome design.
• Fireflies @ Bakersfield Community Theatre | 2400 S Chester Ave. (7:30PM) Matthew Barber’s stage play. Tickets $22.05–$27.30.
• Stargazing Hike: Perseids Meteor Shower @ Wind Wolves Preserve, Red-Tailed Trail (7:30PM–9:30PM) Guided 1.2-mile stargazing hike timed around the Perseids meteor shower. Reservations required.
• Candipop 2000s Night @ Uruapan Night Club (9PM–2AM) 2000s-themed nightlife party presented by Hollywood Nightlife with free tickets advertised through Eventbrite.

• Audiobook Walk: Morning Walk at Lake Ming | 13375 Lake Ming Rd. (Meet 6AM / Walk 6:15AM) Community audiobook walk featuring a two-mile route around Lake Ming.
• Cars & Coffee @ The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | 4615 Buena Vista Rd. (7:30AM–10AM) Morning car meetup open to all makes and models.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave. (9AM–2PM) Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, food vendors, artisans and more.
• Old Friend: Sunday Funday Live Music @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (11:30AM–2:30PM) All-ages live music performance from Old Friend. No cover.
• Fireflies @ Bakersfield Community Theatre | 2400 S Chester Ave. (2PM) Final performance of Matthew Barber’s Fireflies. Tickets $22.05–$27.30.
• Reptiles Hands-On Experience @ Kern River Parkway Nature Center | 8000 River Rd. (2PM) Interactive reptile presentation with Doug Lemmons “The Snake Wrangler,” featuring live reptiles and educational facts.
• Fan Halen @ Temblor Brewing Co. | 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Suite 200 (7:30PM) Live performance from Van Halen tribute band Fan Halen.

• Bakersfield Ukulele Club @ Beale Memorial Library (5PM) Ages 12+ ukulele meetup where participants bring an instrument, jam together and learn basic strumming patterns and chords.
• Motown Mondays @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (6PM–10PM) Weekly Motown night with Kev King.
• PASALA Pickup Games @ Sports Village (6PM–9:40PM) Community pickup soccer games. $8.
• Line Dancing @ Barrel House (6:30PM–8:30PM) All-ages line dancing with Line Dance Bako. $10.
• Paint Your Bestie @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (6:30PM) Paint-your-best-friend night featuring two canvases, paint supplies and photo booths. $10; RSVP required.
• Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra @ Crusader Brewing (7PM-9PM, 1st & 3rd Mondays) Free live jazz featuring the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra with local musicians and vocalists. Family-friendly, with pizza, beer and other drinks available for purchase.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly bingo night at Temblor.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7PM) Weekly community Dungeons & Dragons meetup.

• Kids Book Joint Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Kids Book Joint | 2210 Chester Ave., Ste. A (9AM) Grand opening and ribbon cutting hosted with the Kern County Asian Chamber of Commerce.
• Bakersfield Jazz Workshop @ Centro Cali Brewing | 1000 19th St. (6:30PM–9:30PM) Weekly community jazz workshop.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly trivia night.
• Plant Bingo @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Ave. (Doors 5PM / Starts 6PM) Plant-themed bingo featuring food, drinks and vendors. $25; RSVP required.

• Take Better Photos on iPhone Workshop @ Apple Valley Plaza (12PM–1PM) Apple workshop focused on learning how to take better photos using an iPhone.
• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing (4PM) Weekly family-friendly game night.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing (5:30PM) Weekly cornhole tournament.
• Western Wednesdays @ Fairfax Grange (Doors 5:40PM / Lessons 6PM) Weekly Western dance lessons teaching two-step basics, etiquette and drills.
• Bingo Night @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield | 4200 Resnik Ct. (6PM) Weekly bingo night. Free to play.
• MixxedFit Dance Fitness Class @ My Dance & Fitness Studio | 4001 Union Ave. (7PM–8PM) High-energy weekly dance fitness class. $7.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7PM–Midnight) Weekly emo karaoke night.
• PASALA Pickup Games @ Saunders Park (7:30PM–9:30PM) Free community pickup soccer games.
• Bingo Night + Live Music with Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM) Weekly bingo and live music.
• Tiki-Ko Mug Club Wednesdays @ Tiki-Ko / The Sinking Ship Room (Time not shown) Bring your favorite tiki mug for drink discounts, including $2 off the first menu drink and $1 off following drinks.