September 10–16

• Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:00 PM) Weekly chess meetup for local players.
• Houchin Community Blood Bank’s Gala to Give @ Bakersfield Country Club (5:30 PM) Houchin celebrates 75 years of saving lives with a black-tie fundraising gala featuring live music, cocktails, dinner, stories and a live auction supporting local blood services.
• Karaoke Night @ Temblor Brewing Company (6:00 PM) Thursday night karaoke at Temblor.
• The Blue Door Speakeasy @ nX Annex (Early entry/sign-ups 6:15–7:00 PM | Front doors 7:00 PM) 616 18th St. Weekly open mic for musicians and poets. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, with the weekly passcode. This week’s passcode: Paranoia
• Bratz Paint Night @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (6:30 PM) $30 Bratz-themed paint night featuring a pre-drawn canvas with all supplies included.
• Hungry Hunter & Thacher Winery Food and Wine Pairing @ Hungry Hunter Steakhouse (6:30 PM) Multi-course dinner pairing handcrafted Thacher Winery wines with dishes including halibut tostada, stuffed dates, grilled swordfish, teriyaki top sirloin and crème brûlée. $82 per person, inclusive. Reservations required and seating is limited.
• Hart Park After Work Series @ Hart Memorial Park (6:15PM) MTB short-track racing and a 5K run open to all skill levels. Adults are $25, kids $5, or $35 to compete in both events.
• Legacy Run Club @ lululemon River Walk (7 PM) Join Legacy Run Club for a three-mile community run through River Walk and enjoy some sunset miles with the group.

• September 11th 25th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony @ Bakersfield Fire Department Station 15 (9:30 AM & 7:30 PM) 1315 Buena Vista Rd. Two community ceremonies
honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11.
• Fast Friday @ Famoso Dragstrip (5–10 PM) Street-legal cars, trucks, motorcycles and NHRA race vehicles can hit the dragstrip for an evening of racing. Gates and the burnout box open at 5 PM, with drag racing beginning at 6 PM. Spectator admission is $20.
• Form Friday: Sock Puppets @ Art with Heart (5:30–7:30 PM) 2021 Chester Ave. Community art night for ages 18–32 featuring sock-puppet making. Admission is $10 with materials included while supplies last; bring your own sock.
• Annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck @ The Park at River Walk (This was emailed to me. I was not able to confirm details from another source) (6:00 PM) Veterans and first responders gather for a 9.11K memorial walk honoring those lost on 9/11 while building camaraderie among those who served.
• Friday Faith Nights @ Bibles and Bulls (6:00–8:00 PM) Worship, a message and prayer run from 6–7 PM, followed by a Bull Riding Jackpot from 7–8 PM. All ages are welcome and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.
• Trivia Night @ Historic Woolworth (6:30–8 PM) Historic Woolworth hosts its first trivia night inside the Luncheonette with a variety of topics and prizes for the top three winners. Purchase something from the bar or Luncheonette and show your receipt to the host to enter.
• BAKO Market @ Centennial Plaza at Dignity Health Arena (6:00–10:00 PM) BAKO Market kicks off its season downtown with local vendors, shopping, food and a community night at Centennial Plaza.
• Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield Esports Center (6:30 PM) Weekly Friday Night Magic gaming meetup at the esports center.
• Decorate Your Kindle Cover @ Girls Girl Social Club (6:30 PM) $30 creative workshop where guests decorate a Kindle cover using stickers, charms, gems, rhinestones and more.
• We Own the Laughs Presents Jack Jr. @ The Well Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Stand-up comedy show featuring nationally touring comedian Jack Jr.
• Friday Night Dancing at the Grange @ Fairfax Grange (7:00–9:00 PM) Two hours of social dancing at the Grange. Admission is $10.
• Crushed Glass Art Party @ Corks & Strokes (7:00–9:00 PM) 2623 F Street Suite M. Guided art party creating a decorative butterfly piece using crushed glass.
• Cruise Night @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7:00 PM) No-cover night featuring classic oldies and old-school music from DJ Dos Muchoz in the Basement Venue.
• Yachty Bingo: Yacht Rock & Fun Games @ STIR Cocktails & Kitchen (Check-in 7:00 PM | Bingo 7:30 PM) 3900 Coffee Rd. Yacht-rock-themed bingo night mixing music, bingo and games. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
• BLVD After Dark @ BLVD Bakersfield (9:00 PM–Close) Late-night bowling with black-light accents, high-energy music, food and drink specials, plus glow packs available for purchase.
• Psychadelica: The Rave @ Bottleshock Wine & Brew (9PM) Electronic dance night built around the feel of classic raves with house, techno, global, bass and classics. Bakersfield is the first stop of a three-city run.

• Judgment Day Preview Run @ Sam Lynn Ballpark (6:00 AM) Free 8-mile preview of the Judgment Day Half Marathon course, including Judgment Hill. All paces are welcome, with hydration, snacks and raffles provided.
• F Street Farmers Market @ In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot (7:45 AM–12:00 PM) Saturday farmers market featuring local vendors and fresh-market shopping.
• Llamas Competition Team Exhibition Fights @ 2505 Alta Vista Dr. (9 AM) A family-friendly exhibition featuring boxing, jiu-jitsu, MMA and grappling, plus live performances. Doors open to the public at 9 AM, the first fight begins at 10 AM and admission is a $15 donation at the door.
• Cars & Coffee at Porsche Bakersfield @ Porsche Bakersfield (9:00–10:30 AM) 3105 Auto Mall Dr. Casual morning gathering for automotive enthusiasts featuring cars, coffee and conversation. Everyone is welcome and parking is first come, first served.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ CHS Parking Lot (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) Saturday farmers market featuring local vendors and community shopping.
• Kernville Summer Festival @ Circle Park, Kernville (9:00 AM–3:00 PM) The final Kernville Summer Festival of 2026 features vendors, arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, woodworking, farmers market goods, plants and more. Jordan & Sue Belardes perform live from 10 AM–1 PM. Free admission.
• Fall Cookie Class @ In Your Wildest Dreams (9:30–10:00 AM) All-ages fall cookie decorating class with cookies, icing, tools and supplies included. Ingredients are gluten-free and vegan with naturally dyed icing.
• The Breakfast Book Club Kit: Book Pick Up + Coffee @ 1512 18th St (10:00 AM) $30 book-club package including coffee from Crafty C Brew, donuts, a fall-themed book, review card, Breakfast Club passport and additional goodies.
• Breathe With the Trees @ Hart Memorial Park “Peacock House” (10:00–11:00 AM) Free Heart Rhythm Meditation session led by Robin Carpenter and focused on slowing down, breathing and paying closer attention to the heart. Donations are welcome.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Bakolandia @ California Truck Center (10:00 AM–2:00 PM) 5800 Wible Rd. Family-friendly celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring local vendors, food, music, shopping and community activities.
• West Coast Barbershop Car Show @ 6300 White Ln (10:00 AM–4:00 PM) The 2nd annual show brings together lowriders, classics, street rides, bikes, car clubs, solo riders, pop-up vendors and music. Admission is free to the public; vehicle registration is $25 at the gate.
• Cards & Coffee @ In Your Wildest Dreams (11 AM–2 PM) 2819 F St. A Pokémon-themed Cards & Coffee meetup featuring trading cards, themed drinks and Pokémon pastries from Jittery Geeks Coffee Shop. The first 40 Pokémon trainers who make a purchase will receive a mystery goodie bag.
• Junk Journal @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11:30 AM) $15 Girls Girl Social Club event featuring a Barbie-themed junk journal kit, best-dressed element and watch party.
• Fall Bear @ Corks & Strokes (1:00–2:30 PM) 2623 F Street Suite M. Guided fall-themed painting class featuring a bear design.
• Bakersfield Community Theatre Volunteer Meetup @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (Refreshments 1:00 PM | Presentation 1:30 PM) Free presentation from BCT’s Board of Directors explaining ways to volunteer with the theatre as part of its 99th Season kickoff.
• Tim Elam: Roadside Geology of Kern County @ Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science (1:30 PM) 2018 Chester Ave. Geologist Tim Elam takes guests on a photographic and geological tour of Kern County highways and roads, highlighting interesting formations and features travelers can spot along the way.
• 3-Week Beginner Oil Painting @ Art with Heart (2:00–5:00 PM) 2021 Chester Ave. Recurring beginner adult oil-painting class.
• Madden 27 Tournament @ Bakersfield eSports Center (3:00–6:00 PM) Competitive Madden 27 tournament at Bakersfield eSports Center. Entry is $20 pre-registration or $30 day of.
• All American Saturday Night at Bakersfield Speedway @ Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Pits 3:00 PM | Grandstands 5:30 PM | Hot Laps 6:00 PM | Racing approx. 7:00 PM) The Ultimate Sprint Car Series headlines a full night of racing alongside National Dwarf Cars, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, Mini Stocks and WRA Vintage. Adult tickets start at $22 online, with discounted tickets for kids and free admission for ages 5 and under.
• 30th Annual Village Fest @ Kern County Museum / Pioneer Village (6:00 PM) Village Fest celebrates its 30th year with food, drinks and live entertainment throughout Pioneer Village while raising money to benefit children in Kern County.
• Basile the Comedian: A Greek-Themed Comedy Show @ St. George Greek Orthodox Church – Hellenic Center (Reception 6:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM) 401 Truxtun Ave. Greek-themed comedy show featuring Basile, with hosted appetizers and Greek pastries, a no-host bar and proceeds supporting the annual Greek Food Festival. General admission is $50 and VIP is $75; tickets are pre-sold with limited seating.
• Bakersfield Movie Club: Hope @ Regal Edwards (6 PM Meetup, 6:20 PM Movie) Meet the Bakersfield Movie Club in the Regal Edwards lobby at 6 PM for a 6:20 PM showing of Hope, followed by a meetup at Lengthwise Brewing.
• Rodeo Pro Wrestling: Clash in the Valley @ B-PAL Center (Doors 6:00 PM | Bell Time 7:00 PM) 301 E. 4th St. Live professional wrestling and lucha libre featuring Rodeo Pro Wrestling, including a promoted triple-threat match between Movie Myk, Zuka King and Chad Skywalker. General admission is $15, front row $25 and a family four-pack is $50.
• Jokes On You Roast Battle @ The Well Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Head-to-head roast comedy competition hosted by Anthony Rivers and co-hosted by Danny Castro.
• Midnight Margaritas @ Corks & Strokes (7:00–9:00 PM) 2623 F Street Suite M. Guided paint party featuring a nighttime margarita-themed design.
• Fright Night Market @ Wall St Alley (7:00–11:00 PM) 1817 Chester Ave. Fright Night Market moves to Saturday this month with spooky shopping, alternative vendors, creepy creations, food, drinks and music. Free entry.
• Max Amini Live in Bakersfield @ Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater (Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM) Live comedy performance from Max Amini at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.
• Karaoke Nites @ Bakersfield Community Theatre (7:30 PM) $10 karaoke night where guests choose the song and Bakersfield Community Theatre provides the stage. No talent required.
• Daisyhead x Keep Flying @ Temblor Brewing Company (8:00 PM) Saturday night live concert featuring Daisyhead and Keep Flying.
• Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (8:15 PM) Candlelight concert featuring the music of Juan Gabriel performed by a string ensemble.
• BLVD After Dark @ BLVD Bakersfield (9:00 PM–Close) Late-night bowling with black-light accents, music, food and drink specials.
• One Loud Drawing @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (Doors TBD) Jonah & Friends celebrate 30 years of Far’s Tin Cans with Strings to You, joined by If It Kills You and Onnagata. Tickets are $18 advance or $25 at the door.
• Village Fest After Party @ Brazas Afterhours (10:30 PM) 4208 Rosedale Hwy. Keep the night going after Village Fest with DJs, drinks, food and bottle service. Free entry with a Village Fest wristband. 21+.

• September’s Farmer’s Market @ The Phoenix at Sundale (8 AM–12 PM) 6218 Sundale Ave. Shop a Sunday morning farmers market hosted by The Phoenix at Sundale featuring local market vendors and goods.
• The Community Market at Rio Bravo Ranch @ Rio Bravo Ranch (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) Market featuring 40+ local businesses with food, coffee, baked goods, artisans, fresh produce, nursery vendors, boutiques, self-care and wellness. The ranch also promotes brunch, bottomless mimosas, olive-oil tasting and wine tasting.
• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) Sunday farmers market featuring local vendors and fresh-market shopping.
• Vince Galindo Sunday Live Music @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11:30 AM–2:30 PM) Free Sunday afternoon live music featuring Vince Galindo.
• Dedicated to You @ Bottleshock Wine & Brew (12:00–5:00 PM) 1002 19th St. Sunday afternoon oldies gathering featuring DJ Wifey, Southtown Sodapop and firme rolas on the Bottleshock patio. General admission is $10, with tables available by RSVP.
• Bridal & Quinceañera Expo @ Junior League of Bakersfield (12:00–4:00 PM) Wedding and quinceañera planning expo featuring local vendors, show specials, giveaways, expert advice and prizes every 30 minutes.
• Soda Crackers @ Ethel’s Old Corral Cafe (1:00–5:00 PM) Sunday afternoon live music from local band Soda Crackers.
• Reflections of Change @ Corks & Strokes (3:00–4:30 PM) 2623 F Street Suite M. Guided art class featuring an autumn landscape reflected over water.
• Book Swap & Book Bedazzling @ 18th St Collections (4:00–6:00 PM) 1512 18th St. Bring three new or gently used books and take home three new-to-you reads, then decorate a book with bedazzling supplies. Finger foods and drinks are included, with two drink tickets for guests 21+. $25 per person.
• Iron Fist Challenge: Tekken 8 Tournament @ Bakersfield eSports Center (5:00–8:00 PM) Tekken 8 tournament at Bakersfield eSports Center. Registration is $20.
• Mexican Independence Night Market @ Brundage Swapmeet (6:00–10:00 PM) 2207 Brundage Ln. Mexican Independence celebration featuring local vendors, food and a traditional Aztec dance performance by Ameyaltzin Yolihuani. Entry and entertainment are free.
• Clay Walker: Doin’ What I Love Tour @ Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater (Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM) Country artist Clay Walker brings his Doin’ What I Love Tour to the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.

• Panorama Creative Music Summit: Dolphin Hyperspace Artist Talk @ Simonsen Performing Arts Center, Indoor Theater (1:00 PM) Bakersfield College Jazz Studies welcomes Los Angeles electro-jazz duo Dolphin Hyperspace, Nicole McCabe and Logan Kane, for an artist talk as part of the Panorama Creative Music Summit. Free admission.
• Motown Mondays @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub with Kev King (6:00–10:00 PM) Weekly Monday night featuring Motown music with Kev King.
• Cults & Classics: Fargo @ Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater (Doors 6:00 PM | Film 7:00 PM) The Fox Theater’s Cults & Classics series presents Fargo on the big screen.
• Bingo & Beer @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM) Weekly Monday bingo night at Temblor.
• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup @ Bakersfield Esports Center (7:00 PM) Weekly Dungeons & Dragons gathering for local tabletop players.

• Espooky Lotería @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (Doors 6:00 PM | Starts 7:00 PM) Horror-themed lotería night featuring spooky merchandise and prizes. Tickets are $25 per person.
• El Grito de México @ The Patio by Zama (6 PM) Celebrate El Grito de México with music from a DJ and Grupo La Respuesta, along with bandera shooters, margarita specials and tequila bottle specials. Doors open at 6 PM.
• Bakersfield Movie Club: Uprising @ Regal Edwards (6 PM Meetup, 6:20 PM Movie) Meet the Bakersfield Movie Club in the Regal Edwards lobby at 6 PM for a 6:20 PM showing of Uprising, followed by a meetup at Lengthwise Brewing.
• Bakersfield Jazz Workshop @ Centro Cali Brewing (6:30–9:30 PM) 1000 19th St. Weekly Bakersfield jazz gathering at Centro Cali Brewing.
• Little Hikers of Bakersfield: Bluffs Hike @ The Bluffs (6:45 PM) Tuesday evening community hike meeting at the intersection of Linden Ave. and Panorama.
• Pub Trivia @ Temblor Brewing Company (7:00 PM) Weekly pub trivia night at Temblor.

• Blooming Mamas CALM Zoo Outing @ CALM Zoo (9:00–11:00 AM) Blooming Mamas hosts a morning group outing to CALM Zoo for local moms.
• Love Sushi Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Love Sushi | 2658 Mt. Vernon Ave., (11 AM) Suite B. The Kern County Asian Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Love Sushi with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• Family Game Night @ Temblor Brewing Company (4:00 PM) Weekly family-friendly game night at Temblor.
• Cornhole Tournament @ Temblor Brewing Company (5:30 PM) Weekly cornhole competition at Temblor.
• Western Wednesdays @ Fairfax Grange (Doors 5:40 PM | Dance lessons 6:00 PM) Weekly two-step dance lesson covering etiquette, basics and drills.
• Ladies Night at Meraki Creative Works @ Meraki Creative Works (6:00–9:00 PM) Creative night featuring four hands-on options: welding with Alisyn Palla, pottery wheel with Yvonne Cavanagh, hand building with Chrystine Wharton-Zent and Styrofoam printmaking with Dacey Villarreal. No experience is required. $85 includes materials, tools, light bites and adult beverages, with limited spots in each medium.
• Wine Bottle Paint & Sip: Sunflower Garden @ Tlo Wines Tasting Room (6:00–7:30 PM) Sey Studios hosts a guided paint-and-sip where guests create a sunflower design on a wine bottle. $55.20 shown on the listing.
• Bingo Night @ BarrelHouse Bakersfield (6:00 PM) 4200 Resnik Ct. Free weekly bingo night.
• Emo Karaoke @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (7:00 PM–Midnight) Weekly emo-themed karaoke night at Jerry’s.
• MixxedFit Dance Fitness Class @ My Dance & Fitness Studio (7:00–8:00 PM) 4001 Union Ave. High-energy weekly dance fitness class led by Frank. $7 per session.
• Panorama Creative Music Summit: Dolphin Hyperspace Concert @ Simonsen Performing Arts Center, Indoor Theater (7:00 PM) Los Angeles electro-jazz duo Dolphin Hyperspace performs with the Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble and student combos as part of the Panorama Creative Music Summit. Free admission.
• Bingo Night + Live Music with Vince Galindo @ Rooster’s Honky Tonk (8:00 PM) Weekly Wednesday night combining bingo with live music from Vince Galindo.