Datebook: What’s happening in May
May 1
All-Star Comedy Showcase, 18-and-over show hosted by Chris Flail, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. Free admission; thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 2
CSUB Spring BBQ, with music by Mento Buru, 5:30 p.m., Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Meal is a choice of New York steak, teriyaki chicken, or vegetarian dish for adults, hot dog meal for "Little 'Runners"; $40, $30 for CSUB alumni and employees, $20 for CSUB students, $10 for children ages 3 to 8; GoRunners.com/BBQ.
CSUB Singers Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 students and seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students with ID; tickets available in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
South Valley Sessions, featuring CatBox, Pearl Diver, Suz and The Disassociates, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $15, $20 day of the show; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
May 3
Skye on the River, with Crimson Skye, The Appletons, Jean Coyote and Ryan Coulter, 6 to 10 p.m., Okihi, 13227 Round Mountain Road. $25, $40 for reserved seat, $240 for reserved table, free for children 12 and younger; tickets at eventbrite.com
Tay Tay Dance Party, with DJ Swifite, laser show, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $25, $30 day of the show; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
"Jersey Boys," 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11; 2 p.m. May 5, 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.
"LIVE! from Bakersfield," 7 p.m. May 3 and 4, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $27, $25 for seniors and military, $16 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377 or themelodrama.com.
"Titanic The Musical," 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9-11; 2 p.m. May 5, Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $45, $35 for seniors (55 and older) and veterans, $25 for students with ID. theovationtheatre.com or 661-489-4601.
Richard Villa, comedy show in Spanish, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $25, $70 for VIP table or booth (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 4
Bakersfield Relay for Life 2024, 9 a.m. May 4 and 5, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St.
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: "Scheherezade," 6:30 p.m., Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $35-$60; axs.com.
CASA Derby Party, dinner, dancing, auction and more, 4:30 to 10 p.m., Gardiner Ranch. $175; kerncasa.org/derby-party.
Concert for the Causes, with Chris Janson, Locash, George Birge and Joe Peters, 4:30 to 10 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $55-$150; tickettailor.com.
Second annual Honor Flight Cornhole Classic, organized by The MOB, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chuy's Baja Grill, 8660 Rosedale Highway. $80-$100 for teams of two; free to spectate.
Ralph Barbosa, 7 and 10 p.m. Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $31-$41; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Sydney Castillo, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $20, $60 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 5
11th annual Cinco de Mayo Pachanga, with Dulce Armonia, Mento Buru, 3:30 to 9 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $35-$40; buckowens.vbotickets.com.
Village Flea, open-air market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $5, free for children 12 and under.
Cinco de Mayo Comedy Showcase, 18-and-over show, 2 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $15 presale, $25 at the door; $35 in advance, $45 at the door for VIP, which includes either a preferred table or booth for two; tickets at thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 6
Cults & Classics: "The Hidden Fortress," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com or at the door.
CSUB Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 students and seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students with ID; tickets available in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
May 8
BC/CSUB Orchestra Concert, with BC student flutist Ashly Kundal, 7:30 p.m., Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 students and seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students with ID; tickets available in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
May 10
Mariachi Los Camperos — Celebra a las Madres, with special guests Dulce Armonía & Ballet Folklorico Chiquina Palafox, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $23-$65; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
CSUB Concert Band, with performers from Jacobsen Middle School and CSUB student clarinetist Jaison Miles, 6 p.m., Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 students and seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students with ID; tickets available in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
Ken Flores, 7 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Suite 200. $35, $50 for VIP, which includes meet and greet photo and preferred seating; tickets at tixr.com.
Catch You on The Rebound: Brenton Wood & Friends, 7 p.m., Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25-$250; axs.com.
"Rose," 7:30 p.m. May 10, 11, 17 and 18; 2 p.m. May 19, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $25, $20 for students, seniors and military. bctstage.org.
May 11
Joe Nichols, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $55-$105; tickets available at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Gilby Clarke, with Lipstick Revolver, The Cruzados, and Mark Knight and The Unsung Heroes, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30, $35 day of the show; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
May 12
Dan Eachus, 6 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $15, $35 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 13
Pete Davidson, Prehab Tour, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $45-$105; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
May 15
Andrew Duhon, 8 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Suite 200. $20; tickets at ticketweb.com.
May 16
Charles Wesley Godwin, with special guest Ole 60, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35-$70; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
J Boog, with L.A.B., 8 p.m. Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30, $35 day of the show; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Honor Flight Melodrama Fundraiser, with performance of "The Show Must Go On," 6 p.m., Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $35, $25 for military members and seniors; call Linda at 661-477-9336 for tickets.
May 17
28th annual Battle of the Badges, 7 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S P St.$30 in advance online (includes add-on fee) or at the BPAL office, $50 for reserved ringside; bakersfieldpal.org/events/battle-of-the-badges.
"The Show Must Go On," 7 p.m. May 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 2 p.m. May 19, 26, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $27, $25 for seniors and military, $16 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377 or themelodrama.com.
Rogelio Ramos, Nomas Entiendo A Chanclazos Tour , 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $55-$95; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Mike Zito, part 120 of the No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2815 F St.; for tickets, call 661-325-1982.
OhGeesy, Off The Xtras Tour, featuring 310babii, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35-$100; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Joe Sib, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $20, $60 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 18
Bakersfield Kidsfest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stramler Park, 4003 Chester Ave. $5, $10 for activity wristband, $32 for family pack (four admissions, two wristbands), free admission for children 2 and younger; bakersfieldkidsfest.com.
Missy Raines and Robbie Fulks, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2815 F St.; for tickets, call 661-325-1982.
I Heart Cumbia, with Spaghetti Cumbia and DJ Frank, 9 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $15, $20 day of the show; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Willie Barcena, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $40, $100 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
May 19
Cody Jinks, 7 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave., $49.50-$250; axs.com.
"California Dreaming," presented by Precision Dance Center, 1 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com.
May 20
The Bygones, presented by Guitar Masters, 5 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $50 (plus fees); buckowens.com.
May 22
Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival, starts at noon (until May 27), Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Road. $359-$429 for general admission, $659-$789 for VIP, $200 for children ages 13 to 17, $100 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger; vehicle passes $165-$435; all tickets/passes at tixr.com.
Dynamite and Rampage, All Elite Wrestling, 4:30 p.m., Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $20-$90; axs.com.
May 24
Matchbox Twenty Too, tribute show, 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Suite 200. $18; tickets at ticketweb.com.
May 25
Basque Festival, dance performances, lunches, Mass, mus tournament and more, starts 8 a.m. May 25 and 10 a.m. May 26, Kern County Basque Club, 2301 S. Union Ave. kcbasqueclub.com/basque-festival.
May 26
24th annual Latino Food Festival Menudo & Pozole Cook-Off, entertainment by Michael Salgado, The Zapp Band, Lighter Shade of Brown, Ballet Folklorico Huaztecalli and many more, food, vendors, health and wellness area, kids camp, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. kchcc.org/latinofood.
May 30
Starcrawler, with NIIS, The Velveteers and Secret Smiles, 7 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Suite 200. $16; tickets at ticketweb.com.
May 31
"Ring of Fire: The Songs of Johnny Cash," 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22; 2 p.m. June 2, 9, 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.
Tom Arnold, 7 and 10 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $25, $75 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
