Month Ahead: June
June 1
Bakersfield Senior Center Community Festival & Car Show, with live music, barbecue, vendors and cars, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 530 Fourth St. Free. eventbrite.com.
Bak-Anime, with gaming, special guests, cosplay, vendors and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 and 2, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $20 for both days in advance (by May 28) at bak-anime.com, $25 at the gate; $15 for June 1, $10 for June 2, free for children 10 and younger.
Lavender Festival, 5K followed by day of live music, dance performances, pageant, arts and crafts, vendors, food and more, 5K 8 to 10 a.m., event 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lavender Garden, 14014 Highway 46, Lost Hills. $11 in advance, $14 day of, free for children 11 and younger; eventbrite.com; $50 for on-site registration for 5K.
Sierra Club breakfast, "Ditch Your Lawn," a xeriscaping program with Monica Tudor, 8:15 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $20 adults, $10 students and children. Email [email protected] for reservations.
Kids' bee craft and screening, with Disney documentary "Wings of Life," 11 a.m. June 1 and 15, Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run, 8 a.m., The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. $40 for 5K run or 1-mile walk by May 31; runsignup.com.
"Ring of Fire: The Songs of Johnny Cash," 7 p.m. June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22; 2 p.m. June 2, 9 and 16, Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave. $80, $50 show only; students $55, $30 show only; $110/$90 for VIP Box; bmtstars.com or 661-325-6100.
"The Show Must Go On!," 7 p.m. June 1, 7, 8, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23 and 29; 2 p.m. June 2, 9, 16 and 23, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $27, $25 for seniors and military, $16 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377 or themelodrama.com.
West Coast Taco & Beer Festival, with bottomless taco and beer tastings, food/beverage vendors, free mini golf and DJs, 3 to 6 p.m., Stramler Park, 4003 Chester Ave. $49 (plus fee), $79 (plus fee) for VIP, which includes early admission, festival tote and hydro bottle; tickets at bluestreament.ticketspice.com/wctbflbakersfield.
Caroline Rhea, 18-and-older shows, 7 and 10 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $70 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Reissued, Blink 182 Tribute show, 8 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $5.
June 2
Organ Recital and Dedication, presented by the local American Guild of Organists and First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Richard Elliott, principal organist of the Tabernacle Choir, Temple Square, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St. Free admission but donations are welcome.
Pop-up Jewish Deli Night, offering authentic New York pastrami and corned beef sandwiches along with knishes, chicken matzo ball soup, rugelach and Dr. Brown sodas, dine-in or take out, 4 p.m., The Chabad Jewish Community Center, 6901 Ming Ave. $2 to $18.50 for food, must be ordered in advance at chabadofbakersfield.com.
Brunch with Caroline Rhea, doors open at 10:30 a.m., show at noon, The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $70 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Linda Larma & Daughters Academe of Dance, 2 and 7 p.m. June 2 and 7 p.m. June 3, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25; axs.com.
June 3
Summer skateboard camp, for ages 6 to 17, learn proper techniques, balance, tricks, and safety measures (participants must provide their own skateboard and safety equipment), 9 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. June 3-6, June 10-13, June 17-20 or June 24-27, North Beardsley Skate Park, 901 Airport Drive. $110; register at norfun.org.
June 5
Central Valley Veterans Film Fest, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m. Fox Theater, 2001 H St. Free admission; call 661-324-1369 for tickets.
Easy Walks Wednesdays, 8 a.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26, meet at Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
June 6
56th annual Civic Dance Center Gala, with a story ballet version of “Peter Pan,” new contemporary work “Requiem & Passion,” and a selection of jazz, tap, hip-hop and modern pieces, 7 p.m. June 6 and 7, 1 and 7 p.m. June 8, Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $22 to $32, $12 for children; axs.com.
Concerts by the Fountain, with Boogie Shooz, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace Bakersfield, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Liberty Park, 11225 Brimhall Road. Free.
Sam Outlaw, with M. Dunton, 82 Deluxe and Angels Roost, 6 p.m., Speakeasy Bar & Grill at 1933, 7900 Downing Ave. $18 (plus fee), $23 day of show; bit.ly/3te1bne or call 661-829-5377.
South Valley Sessions, with Dancing Tommy, Midnight Dorsett and Justus Thee Mystic, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $15, $20 day of the show; thebakersfieldfox.com.
June 7
Movies in the Park, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," movie starts at dusk, Bakersfield Sports Village Stadium Field, 9001 Ashe Road. Free.
"La Cage aux Folles," 7:30 p.m. June 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22; 2 p.m. June 9 and 23, Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $45, $35 for seniors (55 and older) and veterans, $25 for students with ID; tickets at theovationtheatre.com or 661-489-4601.
Dancenation's Beach Party, 5 p.m. June 7, 1 and 5 p.m. June 8, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $30; axs.com.
Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebrations, wine tasting 6 p.m. June 7, brunch 9 a.m. June 8, Ablin House, 4260 Country Club Drive. $100 for wine tasting, $75 for brunch; text flwwine or flwbrunch to 44834 for tickets; call 661-829-6999 for tables and sponsorships; proceeds benefit Covenant Community Services.
June 8
Night in Provence Par Deux, with live music, French cuisine, auction of hand-painted umbrellas created by Kern County artists, 6 p.m., The Brickyard, 1020 18th St. $85, $75 members; kernarts.org/a-night-in-provence.
Second annual Fiesta Fest, 21-and-older event featuring unlimited tastings from Latino/Hispanic eateries, adult beverages, live music, DJ and more, 4 to 8 p.m. Stramler Park, 4003 Chester Ave. $50 (plus fee) presale (by May 26), $60 after, $75 for VIP; eventbrite.com.
Hart Park Nature Center tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8, 16 and 29, Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Jack Assadourian, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $70 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
The Anniversary Show, with Scene City, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $20, $25 day of the show; tixr.com.
Lazy Dog Mountain Band, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
June 9
The Cats of Hart Park, discussion 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
June 12
Sesame Street Live, "Say Hello!," doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $27.50 to $67.50; axs.com.
June 13
The Carl Verheyen Band, presented by Guitar Masters, 7 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $50; buckowens.com/tickets.
Concerts by the Fountain, Opera, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace Bakersfield, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
Dave Stone, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $70 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Liberty Park, 11225 Brimhall Road. Free.
June 14
Vince Galindo, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," 7:30 p.m. June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29; 2 p.m. June 23, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $25, $20 for students, seniors and military; bctstage.org.
"Six Characters In Search of an Author," 7:30 p.m. June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29; and 2 p.m. June 16 and 23 at Stars Playhouse, 2756 Mosasco St. $25, $15 for students; bmtstars.com or by call 661-325-6100.
Red NOT Chili Peppers, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30; tixr.com.
Saul Trujillo and Mike Eshaq, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $60 for VIP front table for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Movies in the Park, "Elemental" (2023), starts at dusk, Greystone Park, 5709 Mountain Vista Drive. Free.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Emerald Cove Park, 4303 Patton Way. Free.
June 15
Community Day at the Park, with car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson Park, 801 Bernard St. $25 entry donation for car show; proceeds benefit Bakersfield Police Department Volunteer Unit. 661-326-3196.
Party in the Garden, with live music, dancing, food and drinks, 6 to 10 p.m., Sister City Gardens, 525 18th St. $60 (plus fees); bit./ly/hubgardenpartytickets.
Summer Pachanga, with Mento Buru and DJ Mikey, raffles, food for sale, 8 p.m., BottleShock 1002 19th St. $5 in advance at mentosp.eventbrite.com, $10 at the door; benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Elvin Bishop, Part 121 of the No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2815 F St.; for tickets, call 661-325-1982.
16th annual Tigerfight Casino Night, 6 p.m., Luigi's Warehouse, 725 E. 19th St. $175, $250 for VIP, $1,500 for casino table (for eight); one.bidpal.net/tigerfightcasinonight2024/welcome.
Hailey Whitters, 8 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $20; buckowens.com/tickets.
Frankie Qui?ones, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25-$65; axs.com.
Quinn Dale, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $29.95, $79.95 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Outlawz, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $65, $75 day of show, $105 reserved seating; tixr.com.
June 16
Summer Movie Series: "The Incredibles," $1 popcorn, soft drinks and hot dogs while supplies last, doors open at noon, screening at 1 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com, 661-324-1369 or at the door.
June 19
NAACP Juneteenth Brunch, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Noriega's, 4809 Stockdale Highway. Free admission; attendees pay for their own meal.
June 20
Concerts by the Fountain, Jay Smith Group, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace Bakersfield, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Liberty Park, 11225 Brimhall Road. Free.
June 21
Juneteenth Mixer, hosted by NAACP, 7 to 10 p.m., Jazz Spot, 410 Wible Road. Free.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," 8 p.m. June 21, 22, 28, 29 and July 5 and 6; 2 p.m. June 30, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive. $25, $20 for students; tickets available at esonline.org.
Herway to Hell, with System of a Clown, 8 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $15; ticketweb.com.
Shapel Lacey, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $20, $60 for VIP front table, $65 for VIP booth; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Movies in the Park, "Soul" (2020), starts at dusk, Wilson Park, 2400 Wilson Road. Free.
June 22
Juneteenth Festival, with food, music, games and family-fun activities, 1 to 6 p.m. Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. Free.
29th annual Mud Volleyball Tournament for Epilepsy, 8 a.m., Stramler Park, 4003 Chester Ave. $559 per team through May 31, $500 after; register at epilepsysocietyofkern.org/mud_volleyball0.aspx.
Summer Show, with artists Marjorie Dow, Lori Pollack, Alisyn Palla, Monica Rickler Marks and Casandra Tondro, reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bird Dog Arts Gallery, Suite 440 at the Outlets at Tejon, 5701 Outlets at Tejon Parkway, Arvin. Free.
Emo Night Tour, 8 p.m. Speakeasy Bar and Grill at 1933, 7900 Downing Ave. $18-$25; eventbrite.com.
Media Music Jam, doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $55 to $85.; tickets at buckowens.com/tickets.
Tom Arnold, 7 and 10 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $75 for VIP front table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Sarah & Joey, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
June 23
Red sliders and other turtles, with Carol Lair, meet famous turtle Myrtle. 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
June 26
Brit Floyd, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $36-$191; axs.com.
June 27
Art After Dark, with community art project, live music, performances and more with Pride theme, 7 to 9 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $15 in advance at bmoa.org/artafterdark, $20 at the door (if available), free for members.
Concerts by the Fountain, Mento Buru, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace Bakersfield, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
Lee Brice, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $55 to $100; axs.com.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Liberty Park, 11225 Brimhall Road. Free.
June 28
"One Night in Memphis," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $45-$60; axs.com.
In the End, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $25, $30 day of show; tixr.com.
Movies in the Park, "Wall-E" (2008), starts at dusk, The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. Free.
Movies in the Park, movie to be announced, starts at sunset, Almondale Park, 5501 Verdugo Lane. Free.
June 29
Devyn Brinsfield, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
Louis TheSinger, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $39.50-$49.50; axs.com.
Comedy Machine Presents: A Comedy Concert, with Steven Briggs, Jeff Garcia and Andy Kern, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $20, $25 day of show; tixr.com.
June 30
Summer Movie Series: "Monsters, Inc.," $1 popcorn, soft drinks and hot dogs while supplies last, doors open at noon, screening at 1 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com, 661-324-1369 or at the door.
The Birds of Hart Park, with David Schaad. 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.