Month Ahead: May
May 1
Combined Concert, featuring Bakersfield College Chamber Singers, College Choir, Renegade Chorus, Bella Lux Treble Chorus, Flute Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the BC/CSUB Joint Orchestra, led by music professor Dr. John Gerhold, 7 p.m., Edward Simonsen Outdoor Theatre on campus, 1801 Panorama Drive Free; parking pass ($5) must be purchased in advance at bakersfieldcollege.edu/campus-life/parking/index.html.
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, with University Singers, Treble Singers and Chamber Singers, 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.
Concerts at The Marketplace, with Foster Campbell and Friends, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
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.
Movies in the Park, presented by Kern County Sheriff's Office and Starlight Movie Project, "Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi," concessions at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m., Polo Community Park, 11801 Noriega Road. Free. 661-391-7559 or crimeprevention@kernsheriff.org.
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.
Cinco De Mayo Alley Fest 2024, with TwentyFourKG, DJ Cassie G, Vibecheck, Grupo Evolocion, Rockamole and special guest La Catrina Picazo, noon to 10 p.m., Wall Street Alley and Jerry's Pizza & Pub, 1817 Chester Ave. $20, two for $10 at eventrbrite.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 9
Doctor Wu, Steely Dan tribute band, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $45-$50; tickets at bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
CSUB 60+ Club Health and Wellness Resource Fair, 2 to 4 p.m., Stockdale Room on Cal State Bakersfield campus, 9001 Stockdale Highway (location off Don Hart Drive East). Free to attend; reserved parking marked for event. facebook.com/CSUB60Plus.
Concerts at The Marketplace, with NSA, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
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.
Riley Green, 7:30 p.m., Dignity Health Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale Highway. $29.50-$89.50; tickets at axs.com.
Revive the Runway, fashion show and makers market, 6 to 9 p.m., Junk-Atique Outlet Thrift Store, 212 21st St.$10 for VIP seating (first three rows) at eventbrite.com, free for open seating.
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
Third annual Mother's Day Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Outlets at Tejon, 5701 Outlets at Tejon Parkway in Arvin. $35 (plus fee) at eventbrite.com.
Joe Nichols, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $55-$105; tickets available at thebakersfieldfox.com.
Sound Bath Under the Stars, hosted by White Wolf Wellness Foundation, 7 to 8:30 p.m, Camp Okihi, 13227 Round Mountain Road. $30 (plus fee), $30 add-on to camp; tickets at eventbrite.com.
Mother's Day, all-female comedy show with Isabel Zorra, Sweetmeat and more, 8 p.m., The Laughing Stock Comedy Club, 1525 19th St. $20 (plus fee) at eventbrite.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
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch, morning session with Dulce Armonia 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., afternoon session with Mariachi Sol Y Luna, noon to 3 p.m., Elements Venue, 3401 Chester Ave. $38.95 (tax and gratuity included) for adults, $18.95 for children 12 and younger; tickets at evmothersdaybrunch2024.eventbrite.com; for larger groups, call 661-301-468.
Dan Eachus, 6 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane, Suite 7. $15, $35 for VIP table (seats two); thewellcomedyclub.com.
"Reptiles & Amphibians," talk with David Hanley, 2 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road at Hart Park. Free.
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.
Concerts at The Marketplace, with TCB Music, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
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
East Bakersfield Festival, with live music and dance performances, artists, resource fair, food, vendors and free kid’s zone, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jefferson Park, 801 Bernard St. Free.
Kern River Festival, with arts/crafts vendors, local environmental and educational groups, nonprofits engaging the community on outdoor and river-related topics, food trucks, beer garden and more, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway.
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.
Female Firepower Clay Shooting Competition, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kern County Gun Club, 12450 Shotgun Road. $99 (plus fee), includes food and awards; tickets at eventbrite.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.
"Reptiles & Amphibians," talk with David Hanley, 2 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road at Hart Park. Free.
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 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 23
Bee Gees Gold, Bee Gees tribute band, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $45-$50; tickets at bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
Concerts at The Marketplace, with Last Call, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
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 at 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. $25, $75 for family pack of four (online only); 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.
Concerts at The Marketplace, with CC Amore, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Free.
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.
