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Local Event Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BAKERSFIELD
DECEMBER DEC 6-22 | A Christmas Story - Musical This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-yearold Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. For more info visit: https://bmtstars. com/portfolio-view/christmasstorymusical
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DEC 13 | Nutcracker Ballet Civic Dance Center presents Bakersfield’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker Ballet. December 13th, 14th, 15th at the Rabobank Arena Theater. Don’t miss this Bakersfield Holiday Tradition! Tickets available at the Rabobank Box Office and ONLINE at www.rabobankarena.com. Adults $40, Students $20, and Children (6 and under) $10. For more information, contact the Rabobank Box Office at 661-852-7300.
JANUARY JAN 30 Winter 2020 Exhibition Opening Join us for the Opening Reception of our Winter Exhibitions featuring: One Night in California: Contem
porary Nocturnes, Black & White: Photographs from the Julie Riegel and Suzette Clerou Collection, and Texture: Selections from the Bakersfield Museu of Art Permanent Collection. For more info visit: https://www.visitbakersfield.com/ events-calendar/winter-2020-exhibitions-opening/bmoa.org/current
JAN 10 Full Moon Community Bike Ride Join us for a family-friendly, all-ages cruise starting at Beach Park and following the bike path to the Marketplace. Experience a gorgeous Bakersfield night at 7 p.m. while feeling the wind blow as you pedal your bike with friends and family down Kern River Parkway Trail. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to come. The ride is a comfortable, 10-12 mph pace and welcomes riders of all kinds.. For more info visit: http://bikebakersfield.org
FEBRUARY FEB 21-23 Old Time Peddler’s Faire Timeless antiques and vintage finds with dozens of exhibitors for your hunting needs! Admission to the Bakersfield Home and Garden Show provides you access to this amazing show as well! For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/ events/218332482533422/
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FEB 8-9 | Stories on the Sidewalk Back by popular demand, Stories on the Sidewalk is a fun, educational walking tour of past characters in history in Kern County. The tour takes place in downtown Bakersfield and features an actor in character every half block who performs a monologue. For tickets go to kernarts.org
MARCH MAR 7 Annual “A Chocolate Affair” “A Chocolate Affair” is a fundraising event showcasing the finest and most innovative uses of chocolate in our region. For more info visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=85138338061
MAR 9 Red Rock Canyon Photo Tour Tim Elam will take you on a rich photographic tour of the geology and history of the Red Rock Canyon. The presentation will be informal, and no geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event. There will be no extra charge for attending this event…just the normal Museum entrance fee. For more info visit: http://www.sharktoothhill.org
MAR 29 Annual Chile Verde Cook-Off Come celebrate with us at the 10th
Anniversary Cook-Off! Celebrating a decade of fun at a New Location!The amazing neon sign garden at the Kern County Museum! To get your team signed up, please contact Mike Miller via email at: thai_mm@ live.com .$15 Admission includes Chile Verde tasting & music. Additional food and drink vendors will be on site! 1PM: Mento Buru & DJ Mikey performing LIVE!. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/2IpfU3N
APRIL APR 2 | Bee Gee’s Tribute John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold tribute Is the ultimate salute, and experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, LIVE ONCE AGAIN! With the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (Barry) , Daryll Borges (Robin) , Jeff Celentano (Maurice) as the brothers Gibb, there is a sensation that will make you blurt out , “wow!” bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com
APR 17 | HP Themed Beer Festival We will be hosting a Harry Potter themed beer festival! The festival will have 12 different breweries that will be providing over 20 different types of brews. There will be live music, dj jams, and trivia for entertainment. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. Elements venue will be transformed into the Wizarding World for an all
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APR 19 | Spring Village Flea The Kern County Museum will host their biannual Village Flea from 8am-4pm. Village Flea will feature vendors of true antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings, and handmade goods. There will also be local musicians, food, and family fun. For more info visit: https://kerncountymuseum.org/village-flea
APR 20-25 | Kern County Plein Air Painting Festival This event features some of the best Plein Air painters from California and the western U.S., who come to Bakersfield for a week and paint urban and rural scenes from around Kern County. The general public is given opportunities to meet the artists and watch them paint. All the fun culminates at the end of the week with a juried Sales Gala, where the paintings are sold amidst a fabulous party. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/2v0YIhV
MAY MAY 7 | Rod Stewart Tribute It’s a tribute that’s lasted the past 25 years and gained Wolfe no small dose of respect and notoriety among his fellow faux rock peers. While others are looking to cash in
on the lucrative look-alike scene, Wolfe says he’s not just another pretty similar face. “With me it’s the music. The acting part is only to duplicate what Rod does on stage.” For more information visit: bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com
MAY 28 | The Who Tribute Fronted by New Jersey native Keith Steven Caplan as lead singer Roger Daltrey, Keith plays the role to perfection, capturing Daltrey’s powerful, yet sensitive voice, mane of blonde hair, and chiseled physical presence. The Spirit of Keith Moon is channeled by New Jersey native Pat Caruso, who drives the band as he emulates “Moon the Loon’s” dynamic, freewheeling, stick twirling, powerhouse drumming. On “Lead Bass” as John Entwistle is Toronto, Canada native Alf James, who plays “Thunder Finger’s” signature spider bass with total authority and is the stoic, anchoring cornerstone of the group. The slashing Rhythm/Lead playing Pete Townshend is captured in every nuance by Las Vegas native Aaron Archer as he roams the stage with Townshend’s guitar bruising style. For more info visit: bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com
JUNE JUN 12-14 | Home & Remodel Show G&G events are all about you - the homeowner. YOU are in charge! We
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JUN 27 | Car and Motorcycle Show All Proceeds will benefit American Legion Squadron 507. Castaic Lake RV Park is hosting its 2nd annual car/motorcycle show with Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Great Music, Lots of raffle prizes and 50/50 drawing. Several categories, with 1st and 2nd awards in each and a Best of Show. http://bit.ly/2IqNRRo
JULY JUL 4 | Stars & Stripes Extravaganza Head to Lake Isabella for its annual fireworks extravaganza and barbecue celebration. There will be food, games, vendors, waterslides, face-painting, pie-eating contest, tug-of-war and, of course, barbecue and fireworks. For more info visit: http://kernrivervalley.com
JUL 15 | Wine Flight Wednesdays Wine Flight Wednesday! Come enjoy a flight of 4 wines from our by the glass options for the price of 3! Every Wednesday! This is the perfect opportunity to explore our ever growing selection of wines! Come in from 4-7 to enjoy Happy Hour with 20% off wine by the glass, beers and starters! This is a free event - no registration or tickets required. Make your reservations on our site at: www.complexitywine.com today!
AUGUST AUG 6 | Foreigner Tribute With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Waiting For A Girl Like You, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Dirty White Boy, Long, Long Way From Home and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner also features strongly in every category in Billboard’s Greatest of All Time listing. For more info visit: bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com