Historic Beautiful venue in town. From Classic movies, to live musical performances, The Fox is…read morealways a great place to visit for a night out. Thank you to everyone who gives us great service to make our experiences memorable. If you can make it to a Tiki takeover with their drink selections it's a wonderful time.

It's been many years since I have been to the Fox. The last three times were for graduations. I was…read morereally looking forward to seeing Anjelah Johnson yesterday, It definitely didn't disappoint. She was absolutely hysterical. I laughed the whole time. Good for the soul! My friends have seen her four times now. The bathrooms are located upstairs, so that's a pain. The place was so packed. They have a very strict policy about cell phones. You can't video tape or take photos. You will be escorted out and receive no refund. The last couple minutes, they turn on the lights and you can take a video or photo. I look forward to returning to this venue. * The opener for Anjelah was Mal Hall. Not my cup of tea. He screams loudly, and I just didn't enjoy the humor. 6/21/25

When Bakersfieldians lament on the lack of local entertainment I can't help but wonder where these…read morepeople are looking? Bakersfield is full of events! Festivals by the dozens are cropping up every weekend, Food Fairs, and Home Shows. Our arts and music district are always putting on something fabulous. As for our local theater? You'd be hard pressed to find a weekend when there's not something showing. Gus' Garage was a totally new experience to me. I can honestly say that up until Gus' I've never been to a real live magic show. Only the one's on TV that make you wonder, 'is that magic or is it "TV Magic"?' So when I was told we'd be attending this variety show/magic show I was stoked. Something new and nearby! The location isn't what you may expect; over in Rosedale, as far away from the flourishing arts district as possible. It's inside a warehouse type garage - very unexpected. Parking is mostly on-street and no issue at all. Inside, the building is industrial chic. There's no real ticket window, and money is taken out of an old school cash box. Once paid, you make your way around to the back where the space opens up to the rafters. Half a dozen chairs or so line each row. A packed house would be maybe 30-40 or so folks. The show itself was entertaining. Perhaps a little silly and corny, but it's good old fashioned fun. There's a wide variety of talent and shows vary week to week, so definitely check them out. If you're looking for something totally new and different, check out this quirky show.

I went here with my mom and sister during Christmas break. It was so fun. This is my 2nd time going…read moreto a paint night event. We made "birds in a wire." Mine ended up looking like ice cream cones. I still had fun

Many thanks to Sage for an enjoyable family day out. We had fun painting Stag in the Night. Sage…read morewas a great instructor and was very patient with the new attendees. My only wish is that the class was 1/2 an hour longer as not everyone was able to finish.

What can I say about this year's Menudo cook off. Let me just begin by saying that it was one of…read morethe biggest turn outs that I've ever been to in Bakersfield. Maybe it was because it was 27° cooler than it was last year! That and the fact that it was hosted at the Kern county museum, which has plenty of large trees that provided plenty of shade. There was some great mariachi's and bands performing throughout the day on two different stages, with Evelyn Champagne King and Lil Joe y la familia, just to name a few. Let's not forget about the Menudo and let me tell you, I don't have a clue how they pick the winners. Every menudo that I sampled tasted so different from the next, but they were all very tasty in their own right. The big trophy went to LAS REYNAS DEL MENUDO. If anyone has any clues to where they're from or what restaurant they're from, please let me know in a comment below. There was plenty of refreshments for all ages. Everything went smoothly without any issues that I know of. The vibe was very chill and family friendly. I definitely will be attending next year's event. I just hope they host it again at the Kern county museum.

I left early for the 2018 event as it was hot with plenty of flies. What a complete waste of…read moremoney. Poorly organized and if you have to ask strangers where the menudo tasting location is, it says it all. In addition, nowhere does it state CLEARLY that the actual menudo tasting starts at 3:30-4:00 pm. Wow! It's just another cheap money-making event that is not worth a penny. You're much better off going to an actual restaurant to get decent menudo without the heat, flies and porta potties.

The Bakersfield Museum of Art celebrating its 70th Anniversary was truly such an honor to attend;…read moreand what an unforgettable evening it turned out to be. From the moment you step inside, the space feels like pure magic: vibrant, lively, and brimming with creativity in every corner. The evening unfolded beautifully with a delicious dinner catered by Bord A Petite, an open bar flowing with ease, and a thoughtfully curated silent auction featuring artwork selected by curator of exhibitions and collections Victor Gonzales alongside executive director and chief curator Gilbert Vicario. And the décor? Absolutely dreamy. Thousands of balloons were transformed into whimsical sea creatures all floating jellyfish and playful octopuses that created an enchanting, underwater fantasy throughout the space. I was so wrapped up in the moment: laughing, exploring, and enjoying the evening with my sister and her friends that I barely took any photos of the artwork itself... which just means you'll have to experience it firsthand.

We are members so we love the bakersfield museum of art!!!…read more We most recently went on a Wednesday after having lunch at centro Cali brewery around the corner. It was lovely to be one of the only few people in the museum. They always have great bakersfield and kern county focused exhibits. This time we saw bakersfield standards exhibit which was such a lovely look at all the things that make the valley and its history and culture unique. It made me proud to be a valley girl.

I had asked my wife-to-be to come with me to a special invite bridal association event and we found…read moreGood Time Entertainment hosting the event. Instantly when we walked in we were amazed by the ambiance that the up lighting created. So we instantly decided to go with Kyle Browns services. For our special day, not only did he provide great music, he also kept everything on track. His services that he provided ranged from helping plan out the event to making the first dance something that can never be forgotten. They go above and beyond what a traditional DJ would do and make it a night that you can never forget. If you have a special event coming up and are in search of a DJ, come and check out Good Time Entertainment. You will not be disappointed, in a matter of fact, you will be amazed.

I took my kids to see Josiah's show hoping to enjoy a much needed night of fun together. The show…read morewas way more than I expected. It only took a matter of minutes and my grumpy faced kids were smiling and laughing. His energy and passion for what he does made it an absolutely perfect night, and they were both adamant that we HAVE to go again when he has another show, because it was such a blast!

I hired Josiah for my sons 10th birthday and he was amazing ! I had maybe 10-15 kids and he really…read moreengaged them . His energy was awesome and kids all loved him. Prices is very reasonable. He made sure he called me to get a field of how my son is like and what he's into. Even adults had a blast . Josiah was definitely the life of the party ! Would definitely recommend and hire again. Thank you Josiah!!!

If you are in Bakersfield and looking for something to do, I highly recommend stopping by to learn…read moreabout the city's history. Caution: It gets really hot in Bakersfield, so it might be a tad hot. Make sure to hydrate, wear comfortable clothes, and shoes because you will be walking around looking at the exhibits. There are a few indoor exhibits, but the majority are outside. Tours are self-guided, which is a plus because you can freely explore the grounds and village in the back. There are a few indoor exhibits that feature the vehicles used in the past for multiple purposes, and also a barn that includes memorabilia from old bars that our ancestors enjoyed in Kern County. Definitely a cool concept filled with lots of artifacts from the past. What a great day to enjoy a fun blast from the past!

A MUST-SEE! If you're in Bakersfield, you love architecture, and appreciate the growth of a city,…read moreyou need to see the Kern County Museum. The best introduction to a region is learning of its history. I stopped by as I told my Mom this is a highly-rated experience and gem of the community! Turns out, it is. Kern County Museum is an immersive outdoor experience set up as a community or town where you go from houses to buildings to barns, exploring what life was like when people lived in the olden days. We spotted a hotel, doctor's office, schools, courthouse, and so many more buildings. All the structures are well-maintained and have descriptions in front of them. You're even allowed to go in some of the buildings! My favorite was a the spooky Mason Lodge! We spent a while enjoying the stories and significance of these locations which led to the development of a well-known Central California city! Kern County Museum even has a research center, mini art gallery, and children's discovery center. The facilities are clean and well-kept. There's an indoor section to the museum with background on Native American and war-time culture in Kern. My Mom and I came during a week day, we saw several parents bring their children to explore the museum. There's plenty of parking and room to move around. As an educator, i highly recommend checking this out! It's also perfect for field trips!