5Let me know if you think this is getting a bit long. I’m trying to keep the events diverse and plentiful for the time being. There’s a lot more events ongoing than I realized LOL

🎟️ Events: June 25 – July 1 in Bakersfield

• June 25 – Monthly HOG Meeting
  🕡 6:30 PM–8 PM @ 1933 Event Center, 7900 Downing Ave
  (Harley owners & motorcycle fans — meet, connect, ride)

• June 26 – Concert at The Marketplace
  🕖 7PM–9PM @ The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave
  (Live music under the stars — perfect midweek vibe)

• June 26 – OhGeesy Live
  🕙 10PM @ Casa Tequila, 416 19th St
  (West Coast rapper OhGeesy hits Bakersfield — limited space, early arrival recommended)

• June 27 – Jooce Bar Live ft. Yoshivintage (Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow)
  🕗 8PM @ Room 82, Bakersfield
  (Live performances with local artists + a special set from Yoshivintage — good vibes, chill crowd, and underground sounds)

• June 27 – Eras on Ice: A Taylor Swift Skate Party
  🕖 7PM @ Valley Children’s Ice Center
  (Skate through the eras — Swifties take over the rink)

• June 27 – Upcycle Adventures Moai
  🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM @ Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Dr
  (Family-friendly DIY fun — turn old materials into new treasures)

• June 27 – Bakersfield Comedy Show ft. DJ Danny Hill
  🕢 Doors 7:30PM / Show 8PM @ 424 24th St
  (Stand-up comedy night featuring DJ Danny Hill — seen on IG and 98.1. 21+ crowd, guaranteed laughs)

• June 28 – Together We Kick: Pásala x Moai
  🕣 8:30AM @ 601 Mondavi Way, 93312
  (Community soccer meetup — fun, fitness, and connection— If you’re a soccer fan and want to make friends, this might be for you)

• June 28 – Erin Kinsey: Gettin’ Away With It Tour
  🕠 5:30PM–11PM @ 1933 Event Center
  (Rising country artist brings her new tour to Bakersfield — don’t miss this one)

• June 28 – Legend Zeppelin Tribute Night
  🕖 7PM @ The Nile Theater
  (Led Zeppelin fans — your night to rock out is here)

• June 28 – Jamie Foxx Live!
  🕗 8PM @ The Historic Fox Theater
  (Yes, that Jamie Foxx — live, in person. Legendary night incoming.)

• June 29 – Breakfast with the Bears
  🕢 7:30AM @ CALM Zoo
  (Get up close with Cinnamon & Louie — plus donuts and a great cause)

• June 29 – Guided Sunrise Hike at Wind Wolves Preserve
  🕔 5:30AM–7:30AM @ Wind Wolves Preserve
  (Start your Sunday with fresh air, golden light, and a free guided hike through one of Kern County’s most beautiful spots)

• June 29 – Kern County Vintage Flea Market
  🕙 10AM–4PM @ Kern County Fairgrounds (NEW location!)
  (Local vendors, throwback finds, live music — now moving from downtown to the fairgrounds)

• July 1 – Cooking for Longevity with Mama Vega
  🕛 12PM–1PM @ Golden Valley Medical Associates, 4813 Coffee Rd #200
  (Healthy cooking tips from one of Bakersfield’s most trusted wellness voices)

Late Editions to the newsletter:

• June 26 – Turnstile: Never Enough (Visual Album Experience)
  🕘 9PM (Doors 8PM) @ Fox Theater, 2001 H St
  (Hardcore meets cinema — live visual album screening + immersive show. One-night-only experience)

• June 26 – Art After Dark: BMOA Celebrates Pride
  🕖 7PM–10PM @ Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St
  (Live music, art, drinks, and local vendors — BMOA’s monthly night event with a Pride twist)

• June 28 – The Southwest Market
  🕕 6PM–10PM @ Stockdale High School Parking Lot, 2800 Buena Vista Rd
  (Night market with food, vendors, and family fun — perfect way to kick off the weekend)

• June 29 – Summer Movie Series: Encanto
  🕐 1PM @ Fox Theater, 2001 H St
  (Family-friendly showing of Encanto — part of Bakersfield Hyundai’s free summer movie series— $1 hotodogs and small popcorn!)

⭐ Editor’s Pick:

Jamie Foxx Live!
The Oscar winner, comedian, and music icon takes the stage in downtown Bakersfield. Expect it to sell out — don’t wait.

^{Local Business Spotlight}

Tacos el ilegal- $1 tacos w/ handmade tortillas on Wednesdays!

Needless to say there’s a ton of food trucks scattered all over town. Between those, only a hand full offer $1 tacos. Enter Tacos El Ilegal. They’re open from Wednesdays to Mondays from 5pm-11:30pm on the corner of the 58 hwy and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Fridays and Saturdays that extends to a closing time of 1am. My favorite day is Wednesdays with Tacos El Ilegal because of their $1 tacos! They have specials on other days so don’t forget to ask! They’re the best I’ve had at that price point, and it wasn’t close. I will say be prepared to wait in a relatively long line because the word is out about their $1 tacos in this economy and how delicious they are. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes tacos as they carry a variety of meats, delicious salsas and hand made tortillas! What a combination.

Remembering the past. The Bakersfield Sign on Union Ave.

Bakersfield History

Once spanning Union Avenue and greeting travelers with bold yellow letters, the original Bakersfield archway was built in 1949 by The Bakersfield Inn. After being damaged and removed in the ‘90s, the sign was rescued, restored, and relocated in 1999 — thanks in part to Buck Owens. Today, it stands proudly near the Crystal Palace, a glowing reminder of the city's mid-century charm and roadside history. Even more interesting, the original sign was actually a bridge because Union Avenue used to be U.S. Highway 99! Imagine that.

Photo of The Week

Another photo I recently took of our beloved Alley Cat alley. What a historical alley it is. It hosts events and has a lot of history in it.

SOS someone please send in some personal artwork so I don’t have to continue to pretend to be artistic LOL Email me at [email protected]. Your work and you could be featured! It can be anything in and around Bakersfield. A photo, art, ANYTHING of that nature.

Hard Rock at Tejon.

Local News

The Hard Rock Casino being built at Tejon continues its construction. No exact date has been issued but representatives said it will be open by New Year’s eve. I’m sure if they can get it before hand they will, but needles to say a project of that size is immense and hard to predict when it will fully be ready. I saw an estimate that it will cost 600 million to build!

I’m excited to see what changes it will bring to the Valley, and what opportunities it will present. Speaking of opportunities, there’s already a TON of jobs that need to be filled. Here’s a link to check out the list of needed positions. Also, if you or someone you know is a local vendor, they’re taking applications in to possibly work with them! Let anyone you know that fits the description. Here’s a link to apply to work as a vendor with the casino.

That’s it for this week.

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