Here’s your master list of events happening around Bakersfield this week. From live music and markets to family activities, nightlife, classes, community events and more, there’s plenty happening around town. If the event is highlighted like this, it’s a recurring event.

• Story-Time @ Kids Book Joint (11AM & 3PM) Family story-time sessions with snacks. RSVP requested.
• Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing (5PM) Weekly chess meetup at Temblor Brewing.
• Karaoke Night @ Temblor Brewing (6PM-9PM) Thursday night karaoke at Temblor Brewing.
• Cruise Night @ Chuy’s Baja Grill (6PM) Weekly car show and DJ night at Chuy’s.
• Thursday Night Social Poker @ Firehouse Rosedale Station (6:30PM) Local social poker league event featuring non-gambling, prize-based play.
• Smells Like Nirvana Tribute Show @ Legends Lounge & Event Center (Doors 6:30PM | Show 7PM) All-ages Nirvana tribute concert featuring Smells Like Nirvana with Dead Original and Bad Modem.
• Paint Night & The Rocky Horror Picture Show Watch Party @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (6:30PM) Paint night paired with a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. $25 with RSVP required.
• Line Dancing @ BarrelHouse Brewing Co. (6:30–9:30PM) Free Line Dance Bako session at BarrelHouse.
• Free Open Mic Night @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM | Sign-ups 6PM) Free 18+ stand-up comedy open mic featuring local and touring comedians working on new material.
• Traveling Wilburys Tribute @ Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame (7PM) Live tribute celebrating the music of the Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne.
• CSUB Women’s Soccer vs. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi @ CSUB Main Soccer Field (7PM) Roadrunners home match featuring the annual Rowdy Run and a pom-pom giveaway.
• The Blue Door Speakeasy @ nX Annex | 616 18th St. (7PM) Weekly open mic for musicians and poets. Early sign-ups and Blue Door entrance run from 6:15–7PM.
• AKIRA in IMAX @ Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 (Multiple Times & Days) Special IMAX theatrical return of the cult-classic animated film Akira.

• Boxing at the Bluffs @ The Bluffs (5AM) Free outdoor boxing-inspired community workout open to all fitness levels. No experience required.
• The Little Bookworms of Bakersfield Meetup @ Address to be shared after RSVP (10–11:30AM) Meetup for children ages 4–7 featuring Jabari Jumps, a related craft, water play and snacks. Location provided to RSVPs.
• FREE First Friday @ Bakersfield Museum of Art (11AM–8PM) Free museum admission with extended hours in conjunction with Downtown Bakersfield’s First Friday.
• Fall Cookie Class @ Tastries Bakery (5:45PM) Fall-themed decorating class where participants decorate and take home three cookies. $18.
• Downtown Shafter First Friday @ Downtown Shafter (6–9PM) Community market featuring food, local vendors and live music from Buddy Baby.
• Lotería Night @ 18th St Collections (6PM) Ten games of Lotería with prizes. $35 admission includes two tacos and two drinks.
• CSUB Women’s Volleyball vs. Weber State @ Icardo Center (6PM) Roadrunners home match with a rally towel giveaway for fans.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30PM) Weekly Friday night Magic gathering.
• The Oldies Night @ The Nile Theater (Doors 7PM | Show 8PM) Night of soul, doo-wop and classic oldies featuring The Lovelites, Sly Slick & Wicked, Los Yesterdays, Norman Carter and Bo Henderson.
• BC Performing Arts Faculty & Staff Showcase @ Edward Simonsen Indoor Theatre (7PM) Free annual showcase featuring Bakersfield College faculty and staff musicians.
• Andy Markus, Lou Beauty, Carsonhill & Limerence @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Four-act live music bill at Temblor Brewing.
• Live Music with One Trick Pony @ Wine Me Up (7–9PM) Friday night live music featuring One Trick Pony.
• Duet Paint Party: Merfolk Magic @ Corks & Strokes (7–9PM) Guided paint party featuring a matching two-canvas Merfolk Magic design.
• Rosedale: The Untold Story @ Gaslight Melodrama Theatre (7PM) Locally themed musical comedy spoofing soap operas and following two Rosedale farming families.
• William Montgomery @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Two 18+ performances from the Kill Tonyregular and host of The William Montgomery Show.
• Trivia Nite: BCT SeptemberFest Fundraiser @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30–10PM) Fundraising trivia night benefiting Bakersfield Community Theatre. Admission listed at $10 before fees.
• Come From Away @ The Ovation Theatre (7:30PM) Opening-weekend performance of the acclaimed musical based on the true story of airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland after September 11.
• Central Roots @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (8PM) Central California reggae group performing for First Friday. No cover; 21+.
• The Emo Night Tour @ Legends Lounge & Event Center (8PM) Touring 21+ Emo Night featuring favorite emo songs throughout the night.
• BOLO @ Paradise Palace (8PM) 18+ electronic dance event featuring Juos, Swavé, Phaze B2B Datteguy, DJ Regulator and Marco B.
• Movies in the Park: Moana 2 @ Saunders Park (Dusk) Free outdoor screening of Moana 2. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic gear.
• AKIRA in IMAX @ Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 Special IMAX theatrical return of Akira.
• Cars 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release @ Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 Limited theatrical return of Disney/Pixar’s Cars for its 20th anniversary.

• Audiobook Walk 661 @ The Park at River Walk (Meet 6:30AM | Walk 6:45AM) 45–60 minute community morning walk where participants listen to their audiobooks together.
• Junk in Your Trunk Swap Meet @ The Lot | 7500 Rosedale Hwy. (7AM–12PM) Trunk-style swap meet featuring clothing, home goods, vintage finds, toys, antiques, collectibles and more.
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot (7:45AM–12PM) Weekly Saturday farmers market.
• Mommy and Me Saturday Run @ Veterans Park (8AM) Community Saturday morning run followed by an invitation to grab coffee together.
• Harvest Helpers @ Fortitude Community Farm School (8AM–12PM) Volunteer opportunity helping at the community farm through Blue Zones Project Bakersfield.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS Parking Lot (9AM–1PM) Weekly Saturday farmers market.
• Skateboard Sessions @ North Beardsley Skatepark (9–10AM) Skateboarding class for ages 6–17. Boards and gear are available; $25 per class.
• Wind Wolves Preserve Docent Program Orientation @ Wind Wolves Preserve (9:30AM–12:30PM) Orientation for prospective long-term volunteer docents interested in conservation, trails, guided hikes and visitor engagement.
• Brunch With Your Bestie @ California Truck Center | 5800 Wible Rd. (10AM–2PM) Family-friendly event featuring local vendors, food, treats, flower bar, photo ops, DJ and petting zoo.
• Emo Trinket Trade @ Jittery Geeks Coffee Shop (10AM–2PM) Emo-themed trading event featuring bracelets, pins, patches, stickers, records, shirts, music, giveaways and more.
• Western Cookie Class @ Tastries Bakery (10AM) Western-themed cookie decorating class for kids and adults. $18 with supplies included.
• Streets of Bakersfield @ Kern County Animal Services (10AM–3:30PM) Take a shelter dog out for the day, with pickup from 10AM–12PM and return by 3:30PM.
• Family Day @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science (10AM–4PM) All-ages museum day with special $20 admission covering two adults and up to six children.
• Turtle Planter Pot Class @ LolliPots Ceramics (10AM) Hands-on pottery class creating a turtle-shaped planter. All skill levels welcome; $50.
• Figure Drawing @ Art with Heart (10:30AM–12PM) Adult figure drawing class at Art with Heart.
• Sub & Shop @ Sub Station Central (11AM) Local vendor market featuring lunch specials, a DJ and live music from Tragic Prince.
• Purple Dragonfly Paint Party @ Corks & Strokes (12–1:30PM) Guided paint party featuring a colorful purple dragonfly design.
• Our Local Village Mom-Only Pool Party @ location revealed after purchase (3–6PM) Tropical pool party for moms featuring sweet treats, matcha, light bites and social time.
• Merecumbe Dance Company Grand Opening @ Valley Plaza Mall (3–8PM) Grand opening beginning with a free salsa and bachata class followed by social dancing. All ages and skill levels welcome.
• Cantarito Fest @ Rancho Los Caporales (5PM) All-ages festival featuring live banda, lucha libre, dancing horses, food and more.
• Blooming Mamas Parents Game Night @ Lengthwise Brewing – The District (5–7PM) Social game night for local parents hosted by Blooming Mamas and BYOGames.
• Bakersfield Movie Club: AKIRA @ Regal Edwards Bakersfield (5:25PM) Group screening of AKIRA in 4K, with attendees meeting in the lobby around 5PM before the movie and heading to Lengthwise afterward to hang out and connect.
• The Southwest Market @ Liberty High School (6–10PM) Free family-friendly night market featuring local vendors, food, drinks, jewelry, BBQ and shopping.
• Benji Torralva Pub Show @ Temblor Brewing (6PM) Saturday evening live performance at Temblor.
• CSUB Women’s Volleyball vs. Weber State @ Icardo Center (6PM) Second Roadrunners home match against Weber State during the weekend series.
• Pumpkin Build Class @ LolliPots Ceramics (6PM) Seasonal ceramic-building class where participants create decorative pumpkins. $58.
• Rosedale: The Untold Story @ Gaslight Melodrama Theatre (7PM) Final scheduled performance of the locally themed musical comedy.
• There’s Only You Paint Party @ Corks & Strokes (7–9PM) Evening guided paint party featuring the “There’s Only You” artwork.
• Talib Kweli @ The Nile Theater (Doors 7PM | Show 8PM) One-night-only Bakersfield performance from acclaimed hip-hop artist Talib Kweli.
• Mom’s Night Out: Chair Dance Class @ 4066 Rosedale Hwy., Suite 200 (7:30–8:30PM) Beginner-friendly chair dance class geared toward moms. Check-in begins at 7:15PM.
• Bingo Nite: BCT SeptemberFest Fundraiser @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30–10PM) Fundraising bingo night with $10 general admission before fees.
• Come From Away @ The Ovation Theatre (7:30PM) Saturday performance of the acclaimed musical during its opening weekend.
• William Montgomery @ The Well Comedy Club (7PM & 9:30PM) Second night of the comedian’s Bakersfield run with two performances.
• Granite Station @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8–11PM) Saturday-night live performance by Granite Station.
• Sky Zone GLOW Party @ Sky Zone Bakersfield (8–10PM) Sky Zone Bakersfield’s first GLOW party, transforming the trampoline park into a neon nighttime jump session.
• Dropping In, Velcro Wallets, Takeheed & Gruncle Deejay @ Temblor Brewing (8:30PM) Four-act Saturday night concert at Temblor.
• Celebrate Your Person: Date Night After Hours @ Magnolia Kitchen (8:30PM) Reservation-only date night featuring a three-course dinner, unlimited mocktails, conversation game, candlelit table and dessert to take home.
• A Night in Dubai @ The Bottleshop Winery & Brew Club (Doors 10PM) 21+ nightlife event featuring DJ Marv.
• Jaripeo Baile @ Bakersfield Sports Arena | 5807 Cottonwood Rd. Large jaripeo and baile featuring bull riding and regional Mexican music from Los Farmerz, Banda Culiacancito, Los Grandes de Tijuana and more.
• The Market at Tejon @ The Outlets at Tejon Community market featuring local vendors, fresh finds and community activities.

• Junk in Your Trunk Swap Meet @ The Lot | 7500 Rosedale Hwy. (7AM–12PM) Second day of the trunk-style swap meet featuring clothes, home goods, vintage finds, toys, antiques and collectibles.
• Whimsical Alpaca Morning (9AM) Morning featuring Pilates with alpacas, group affirmations, bedazzling activities and alpaca feeding. Private 93307-area location provided after reservation.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave. (9AM–2PM) Weekly Sunday farmers market featuring local vendors and food.
• Wind Wolves Preserve Docent Program Orientation @ Wind Wolves Preserve (9:30AM–12:30PM) Second orientation opportunity for prospective volunteer docents.
• Miffy Market @ Wall St Alley / Downtown Bakersfield (11AM–3PM) Miffy-themed downtown community market.
• Miffy Junk Journal @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11AM–3PM) Miffy-themed junk journaling activity with a themed scrap pack included for $15.
• Live Music Brunch with Ron Houston @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11:30AM–2:30PM) Sunday brunch featuring live music from Ron Houston with no cover.
• Letting Go Paint Party @ Corks & Strokes (1–2:30PM) Guided painting session featuring the “Letting Go” floral artwork.
• Come From Away @ The Ovation Theatre (2PM) Sunday matinee performance of the acclaimed musical.
• Taste the Hash @ Adress revealed day of (6–8PM) Food/confection-focused event featuring vendors, music and collaborations with Dab Rosin. Location announced the day of the event.
• Lil Vada: Labor Day Weekend @ Uruapan Night Club (9PM) Labor Day Weekend nightclub event featuring a live performance by rapper Lil Vada.

• Blooming Mamas Labor Day BBQ @ Location TBD (12–3PM) Labor Day get-together and BBQ for local parents and families hosted by Blooming Mamas
• Build Your Own Mug Class @ LolliPots Ceramics (6PM) Beginner-friendly pottery class where participants build and customize their own mug. $48.
• Motown Mondays @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (6–10PM) Weekly Motown Monday featuring Kev King.
• Monday Night Social Poker @ Firehouse Southwest Station (6:30PM) Local social poker league featuring non-gambling, prize-based play.
• Line Dancing @ BarrelHouse Brewing Co. (6:30–8:30PM) Monday Line Dance Bako session. $10 admission.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly Monday bingo night.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7PM) Weekly Dungeons & Dragons meetup.

• Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep @ First Congregational Church Bakersfield (9–11AM) Volunteer shift helping prepare the local food pantry for distribution.
• Motor Skills Class @ Kids Book Joint (11AM & 3PM) Children’s class focused on developing motor skills. RSVP requested.
• Dirt Dog Grand Opening @ Gosford Walmart | 5075 Gosford Rd. (11AM) Dirt Dog celebrates its Bakersfield grand opening, with the first 100 guests receiving a free L.A. Street Dog, limited to one per guest.
• Kern County Black Chamber Business Mixer & Expo @ Motor City Lexus (5:30–7:30PM) Networking event featuring local professionals, entrepreneurs, vendors, refreshments and raffle prizes.
• Toast Plate: Build 2 @ LolliPots Ceramics (6PM) Beginner-friendly ceramics class creating customizable toast-shaped plates. $48.
• Bakersfield Movie Club: Onslaught @ Regal Edwards Bakersfield (6:25PM) Group screening of Onslaught, with attendees meeting in the lobby around 6PM and heading to Cold Stone afterward to hang out and discuss the movie.
• Bakersfield Jazz Workshop @ Centro Cali Brewing | 1000 19th St. (6:30–9:30PM) Weekly live jazz workshop featuring local musicians.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing (7PM) Weekly Tuesday trivia night.

• Watering Wednesdays Volunteer Day @ Wind Wolves Preserve (8–11:30AM) Volunteer morning focused on watering and caring for the preserve’s backcountry area. Reservations required.
• Pantry to Plate Serving Food @ First Congregational Church Bakersfield (8–11:30AM) Volunteer opportunity helping distribute food resources to local families.
• Sprouts in the Garden @ Edible Schoolyard Kern County (9–10:30AM) Hands-on garden and kitchen program for children ages 3–5 and a parent exploring the seed-to-table cycle.
• The Home School Mixer @ Kids Book Joint (11AM) Mixer for local homeschool families. Admission is a used book and RSVP is requested.
• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing (4PM) Weekly family-friendly game night.
• Sip & Burn Party @ 18th St Collections (5PM) Western hat customization workshop including a hat, accessories, burning tools and two drinks. $65.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing (5:30PM) Weekly Wednesday cornhole tournament.
• Western Wednesdays @ The Fairfax Grange (Doors 5:40PM | Lessons 6PM) Weekly western dance night teaching two-step fundamentals, etiquette and drills.
• Bingo Night @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield | 4200 Resnik Ct. (6PM) Weekly Wednesday bingo night. Free to play.
• Sip & Bedazzle Night @ Wine Me Up (6–8PM) Wednesday evening bedazzling activity at Wine Me Up.
• MixxedFit Dance Fitness Class @ My Dance & Fitness Studio | 4001 Union Ave. (7–8PM) High-energy dance fitness class led by Frank. $7 per class.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7PM–Midnight) Weekly Wednesday emo karaoke night.
• Bingo Night + Live Music with Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8PM) Weekly bingo night featuring live music from Vince Galindo.