I've been to the kern county museum before but never to the Lori Brock center and let me tell you…read moreif you have little seven and under this is a great space to visit. There's a great little pretend area with dress up clothes and where kids can play working in a restaurant or a doctors office. There is another space for coloring and crafts or playing with blocks and also an outdoor playground. I will most definitely be coming back again.

This is one of my favorite places for "me" time. Emily just has a way with integrating play and art…read moreand making you feel at home. It is always hard for me to leave lol. This is therapy for me of the best kind. I grew up in a creative home and lost that spark for a few years but she has reignited that for me. Highly reccomend starting with a 1 on 1 art journaling session or one of her group workshops. Oh and the Couples Play Date was so much fun. We laughed until we cried!

Wow where to begin?! I attended an overnight retreat hosted by The Playful Space on the central…read morecoast a few weeks ago with an all women group. I only knew a couple of the ladies and was a bit nervous, excited, and looking forward to the immersive experience leading up to the event. Our host, Emily, not only made us feel welcome with her big smile kind nature, but encouraged us, and put us at ease so we could open up and share deeply personal experiences with one another. We created created fun artwork, swapped stories around the campfire, set goals, and released baggage. This was truly an incredible experience and I look forward to joining another TPS retreat in the future! If you're considering one of Emily's retreats DO IT! You will emerge feeling more creative, rejuvenated, and filled with love and good vibes!

Via Arté is one of my favorite yearly events in Bakersfield. I have gone since I was a kid. I…read moredefinitely recommend planning 2-3 trips if possible. One near the beginning of the weekend to see all the works of chalk art in their early stages and one near the end to see the completed projects. They work all night long under field lights during the event. I like seeing the works in both the daylight and under the field lights. The Bakersfield Museum of Art has been hosting this event since 1998 and they continue to find ways to amplify the event. It's amazing to see The Marketplace lively. Reminds me of when I was younger hanging out at The Marketplace with folks of all ages enjoying the square.

Not consistent with judging last year contestants could not be judged because they didn't finish…read more And this year the contestant who won wasn't even finished by 530. and in artist rules it has to be finished by 300 to be judged. Not fair to people who stay up for 2 days without sleep to make sure they are finished. Piece was beautiful. But they rules have to apply consistent every year. People were upset

I really enjoy the shows here! It's really the people that make this theater amazing! Especially…read morethe children's programs! I've also enjoyed several shows that aren't kid's shows. The theater has been there and long time and despite updates, it does show it's age with the seats being a bit tight and lacking elbow room also cooling system in the summer could be nicer! However I still love every show I've seen and look forward to many more!

My daughter and I enjoyed the 37th One Acts performances. We saw friends there as well as one of my…read moredaughter's friends in some of the One Act performances. We had a good time. More people need to discover the Bakersfield Community Theater.

My daughter attended classes here growing up. We have such fond memories including the fun…read moreChristmas show and the Father Daughter Dance. Jennifer and her family have always been wonderful to work with.

Don't take your kids here! Waste of money!…read moreWe signed our daughter up for their summer hip-hop dance class and it was a joke! The young instructor girl wasn't even into it and never smiled! They were only taught a few JAZZ type moves (even though it's supposed to be hip-hop) and are expected to do a show the beginning of next month. I don't know why they would want a group of young kids up on stage embarrassed not knowing what to do. I called to let the company know that I would no longer be bringing her and the lady proceeded to tell me that I did not have to formally call and take her out because it is the summer class.She also didn't even offer to give me my money back. She wasn't nice about it at all! I told her I will be spreading the news of this company and how unorganized and rude they truly are. I would never recommend this place!

They offer classes for ages 2 to 102. Specializing in classical Ballet they offer jazz, tap, modern…read moreand hip-hop as well. Not a competition studio, a place for kids to dance and develop community and become amazing adults. And for adults to to continue a dance experience or begin a new journey.

If you are looking for a dance studio in Kern county, I highly recommend Civic Dance studio! My…read moredaughter has been coming here for 3 years now and we have really enjoyed seeing her progress as a dancer, as well as see her up on stage in those adorable costumes each year ;) They hold the dancers to high standard with a firm, but gentle hand. Each class has a head teacher with 1 to 2 student assistants. They are very focused on teaching each dancer the fundamentals and helping to mold them into the best possible dancer they can be. At the end of the year they put on a gala where you get to see all their hard work pay off! Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

This theatre is a wonderful thing for kids that need a place to belong in some way. I've seen kids…read moreblossom here and do wonderful things. They build friendships, gain confidence, learn how to work together, learn responsibility and so much more... I've seen kids that have had behavioral problems change participating here. I've seen shy kids become bigger than life. I really can't describe how awesome this is. It may not be perfect as nothing is in life but it is a place that many need or love. Encourage your kids to try things they show interest in whatever they may be, they might shine! This theatre is about the kids

Our children have tremendously enjoyed being a part of AOTCB's theater "framly". They have grown in…read moreto their own little shells and have learned so much about theater and made so many friends in the process.

Such friendly staff and the show was amazing! My friend and…read moreI saw "Beautiful: Carole King Musical" and it was amazing! The staff were very accommodating and showed us to our seats! Will definitely go again:)

I took a friend of mine to see Sweeney Todd on 11 / 2 . The music backing up the vocals was way…read moretoo loud and made it well nigh impossible to hear and understand much of the dialog. I wouldn't give that performance one star. I just wasted $70.00 on a lot of unintelligible noise. Major disappointment.