March 1
Nature Journaling, with Claire Lahorgue, bring chair or blanket, 2 p.m. Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road. Free.
March 3
Kern Audubon Meeting, with wildlife rehabilitator and biologist Brooke Stutz, 6:30 p.m., City Centre, 1300 17th St., Room 1B. Free to attend.
Bakersfield Condors vs Colorado Eagles, 10:30 a.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $70; axs.com.
March 4
“Zorro: Behind The Mask,” 6:30 p.m. March 4 to 6, 2 p.m. March 7, Miramonte High School, 1800 S. Fairfax Road. $10.75, $6.55 for children 8 and younger; gofan.co(look up Mira Monte).
March 5
March Meet, gates open at 7 a.m. March 5 to 8, Famoso Dragstrip, 33559 Famoso Road. $43.09 (includes fee) for one-day pass, $79.48 for two-day pass, $115.88 for three-day pass, $160.05 for full event spectator ticket, free for children 15 and younger. famosodragstrip.com/march-meet.
“Matilda: The Musical,” 8 p.m. March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, 2 p.m. March 1 and 8, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive $25, $20 for students; esonline.org.
Jason Ellis, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 6
ShePower Gala, 5 to 9 p.m., The Collective, 931 19th St. $92.55 (includes fee); eventbrite.com.
Dining in the Dark, fundraiser for Valley Center for the Blind, with wine tasting, dinner while blindfolded, music with DJ, 6 to 10 p.m., Luigi’s Warehouse, 725 E. 19th St. $155.25, $1,035 for table of eight; vcb.redpodium.com/dining-in-the-dark-bakersfield-2026.
Walter Trout, with opening set by Glenda Robles, Billy Russell and Chuck Seaton, part 137 of the No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2185 F St. $50. 661-325-1982.
The Expendables, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1727 19th St. $32.48 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
“Bako Bandits,” 7 p.m. March 6 and 7, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $29, $27 for seniors and military and $18 for children 12 and under. Call 661-587-3377 for tickets.
Sam Tripoli and Eddie Bravo, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
Spring Get-Acquainted Coffee, hosted by Friends and Newcomers of Bakersfield, all women are welcome, 10 a.m., member’s home in northwest. Email Mary at seasidemary12@gmail.com for more information.
Bakersfield Condors vs Tucson Roadrunners, 7 p.m. March 6 and 7 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $70; axs.com.
March 7
78th annual Camellia Show, 1 to 4:30 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 8, Bakersfield Racquet Club, 660 Pine St. Free to attend.
10th annual Valley Fever Walk, 9 a.m., The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. $15, $12 for survivors, $100 per team (up to 10 walkers) in advance, $5 for spectators; 661-301-6619, KernMedicalFoundation.com or email at sarah.huston@KernMedical.com
Artist talk, with Jesse Sugarman, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., RAM, 614 Kentucky St. Free.
Country concert, with Ben Went West, Lauren Victoria, Joey Boone & The J’s, 6:30 p.m., Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $25; ovationrepertorytheatre.thundertix.com/events.
Warfield, 7 p.m., Lengthwise Pub, 2900 Calloway Drive. Free.
2026 Youth Color Run, sign-in 9:30 a.m., run at 10 a.m., Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. $5, $7 for nonresidents; bakersfieldparks.us or call 661-326-3866.
Sierra Club Breakfast Program, “Wildflowers of Kern County and Beyond,” with Paul Gipe and Nancy Nies., Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $20 adults, $10 kids and students. Email maybitf18@icloud.com for reservations.
32nd annual Bakersfield Model Railroad Show, with operating model trains on display, vendors, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $10, free for children 12 and younger with paying adult; $5 parking. 661-496-9514, kevin4strings@gmail.com or gehams.club.
Jessimae Peluso, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 8
32nd annual Christian Youth Film Festival, begins at 3 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $10, $5 for children 11 and younger for screenings, $75 for VIP, which includes dinner and meet and greet; ChristianYouthFilmFestival.org or call Joe Brown 661-619-1834.
Tower Rats, 7 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Suite 200. $13.83 (includes fee); ticketweb.com.
A La Ritz Drag Brunch Extravaganza, theme St. Patricia’s Slay, 11:30 a.m., Lino’s Venue, 1931 H St. $50 to $60 (plus fees); alaritzbrunch.com.
March 9
“Clue!,” part of Broadway in Bakersfield,7:30 p.m., Dignity Health Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $48 to $106; axs.com.
Celebrities of Magic, with Josh Farley, 7:30 p.m., Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $29 for show, $145 for season pass (six shows); call 661-587-3377 or 661-809-4826.
Cults & Classics: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5.43; bakersfieldlive.com.
March 10
Hunks: The Show, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $25.45 to $70.45 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 11
Reptile Club of Bakersfield, meeting 7 to 9 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science, 2018 Chester Ave. Free.
March 12
Tehillah Christian Academy Fundraising Brunch, 10 a.m., Tehillah Christian Academy, 3515 Mount Vernon Ave. 661-871-4458 or tcaschool@tehillahchurch.org.
March 13
2026 Central Valley Sportsmen’s Boat and RV Show, noon to 8 p.m. March 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 15, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $17 (includes fee), $14 for seniors (65 and older), $9 for children ages 6 to 11, free for children 5 and younger; calshows.com.
“Oliver,” 7:30 p.m. March 13, 14, 20, 21 27 and 28, 2 p.m. March 15, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $25, $20 for students, seniors and military; bctstage.org.
“Between the Lines,” 7:30 p.m. March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2 p.m. March 15, 22 and 29, Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $45, $35 for seniors (55 and older) and veterans, $25 for students; theovationtheatre.com or call 661-489-4601.
“Reigning Cats and Dogs,” opening reception, Arts Council of Kern, 1020 18th St.
Black Jacket Symphony, Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $42.75 to $47.91; bakersfieldlive.com.
Shrek’s Rave: St. Pat’s Edition, 9 p.m., Nile Theater, 1727 19th St. $22.22 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
David Lucas, 7 and 9:30 p.m. March 13 and 14, The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 14
54th annual Collectors Showcase, antique and collectibles show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15, Kern Rooms at Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $6, $5 with event flyer. 661-589-5180.
Sneaker Ball, hosted by Dress for Success Bakersfield, 6 to 10 p.m., Armstrong Youth Center, 801 Niles St. $150; bgclubsofkerncounty.ejoinme.org/sneakerball2026.
Date Night at the Guild House, with four-course meal, 5 to 7 p.m., Guild House, 1905 18th St. $60 per person; call 661-325-5478 for reservations.
18th annual Sterling Silver Gala, 5:30 p.m., Renegade Event Center, Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $250, $2,500 for table of eight; supportbc.org/sterlingsilver.
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Brunch, with music, photo booth, brunch specials, festive drinks, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Lino’s Prime, 11350 Ming Ave., Suite 260.
St. Paddy’s Day Fade, with Mento Buru, face painting by Fabulous Faces by Nallely, 2 to 5 p.m., BarrelHouse Brewery, 4200 Resnik Court. Free.
East Bakersfield High School 16th annual Hall of Fame, induction ceremony, 5 p.m., Luigi’s Warehouse, 725 E. 19th St. $110, $800 for table of eight; tickets at east.kernhigh.org or at East’s finance office.
Shafter Depot Museum Tour, with curator Stan Wilson and assistant curator Stephanie Benito, 11 a.m., 150 Central Valley Highway (State Highway 43) in Shafter. $5 suggested donation, free for KCHS members; email info@kernhistoricalsociety.org for reservations.
Rock and Mineral Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, noon to 4 p.m. March 15, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science, 2018 Chester Ave. Free.
Central California Tiki Marketplace, with 30-plus vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., lot outside of Tiki-Ko, 1919 K St.
Lose Your Illusion, Guns N Roses tribute, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $60 to $65 (includes fee); bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com or 661-864-1701.
Electric Elton: A Tribute to Elton John, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $52.91 to $72.39 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
Heated Rivalry Night, presented by Club ’90s, 9 p.m., Nile Theater, 1727 19th St. $32.48 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
March 15
Ken Burdick, Broadway show tunes and opera, part of the Dukes Concert Series, 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Free but door donations accepted.
Fourth annual Rescued to Redeemed, social event and fundraiser for Redemption Ranch, with food, wine, silent auction and Blast from the Past Decades trivia competition, 5 to 8 p.m., Tlo Wines, 1212 18th St. $25, includes glass of wine, access to trivia and auction; tickets at @redemptionranchca on Facebook.
Family Kite Day, with Dave and Jill Hanley, kites provided, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road. Free.
Flip Phone Drag Brunch — Wicked Sing-Along, hosted by Epiphany Kali, 11 a.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $43.50; thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 16
BUCKs (Bakersfield Ukulele Club of Kern) meeting, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tejon room, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave.
March 18
Durand Jones and the Indications, with special guest Theo Lawrence, 5:30 p.m, Central Park at Mill Creek, 500 19th St. $40.50 to $194.50 (plus fee); moonshineme.net.
March 19
Gabriel Iglesias, The 1970s Tour, 8 p.m. March 19 and 20, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $38.98 to $111.64 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
March 20
Streets of Bakersfield Gala, with dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, 6 p.m., Luigi’s Warehouse, 725 E. 19th St. $125, $1,000 for table of eight, $1,250 for table of 10; orliesshoedrive.com.
“The Lady from Lancaster,” 7 p.m. March 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2 p.m. March 22 and 29, continues through May 2, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $29, $27 for seniors and military, $18 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377.
Hawthorne Heights, Lonely World Tour, 6 p.m., Legends Event Center, 7900 Downing Ave. $43.97; eventbrite.com.
Three Days in Space, 6 p.m. March 20, 2 p.m. March 21 and March 22, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive. esonline.org.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana, 6:30 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $29 to $299; axs.com.
Natalie Cuomo, 7 and 9:30 p.m. March 20 and 21, The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 21
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven, pre-concert lecture: 5:30 p.m., performance 6:30 p.m., Dignity Health Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $35-$65 (plus fees); bsonow.org or 661-323-7928.
Fifth annual Covenant Community Benefit Concert, with English Revolver featuring Orphan Jon, Mike Montano, The Dirty Pool Blues Band and Low Key Famous, dinner by Stir Cocktails & Kitchen (formerly Krush), 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge 266, 1616 30th St. $10, $100 for reserved table (seats up to eight); proceeds aid local aged-out foster youth; 661-829-6999.
11th annual Spring Nature Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 and 22, Wind Wolves Preserve, 16019 Maricopa Highway. Free. 661-858-1115 or wildlandsconservancy.org/preserves/windwolves/springnaturefestival.
Vanessa Collier, with opener The Flying Arvizu Brothers, part 138 of the No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2185 F St. $40. 661-325-1982.
Bakersfield Condors vs Calgary Wranglers, 7 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $70; axs.com.
March 22
Bakersfield Marathon, 5:30 a.m. same-day registration, marathon starts at 7:02 a.m., Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $54 to $154.70 (includes fee), $11.60 for children 12 and younger; runsignup.com/Race/CA/Bakersfield/BakersfieldMarathonandHalf.
Nature Journaling, with Claire Lahorgue, bring chair or blanket, 2 p.m. Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road. Free.
La Mafia, Epic Tour 46, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $40.98 to $339.14 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
March 23
Ninth annual Tee Off for Hope Golf Tournament, hosted by Magdalene Hope, registration opens at 9:30 a.m., tee time for the four-player scramble at 10:30 a.m. Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. $200, $800 for a team of four; Eventbrite.com or click on the event on Magdalene Hope’s Facebook page (@magdalenehopeministry) to register.
Cults & Classics: “Boomerang,” 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5.43; bakersfieldlive.com.
March 25
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund 21st Anniversary Luncheon, 11 a.m., Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave. $95, $800 for reserved table of eight; purchase tickets by March 11 at kernfoundation.org/events or call 661-325-5346.
Katie Boyle, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 1517 18th St. $31.50 to $49.50 (includes fee); thewellcomedyclub.com/events.
March 26
CSN Express, tributes for Crosby, Stills and Nash and Joni Mitchell, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $65 to $70 (includes fee); bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com or 661-864-1701.
Ravi Jackson, part of the visiting artist lecture series, 5:30 p.m., Todd Madigan Gallery at Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Free.
March 27
Bakersfield Condors vs Texas Stars, 7 p.m. March 27 and 28, Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $70; axs.com.
March 28
Show & Shine, annual car show organized by the Carnales Unidos car club, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266, 1616 30th St. Free to attend.
Clint Black, Back on the Blacktop Tour, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $73.78 to $135.53 (includes fee); bakersfieldlive.com.
American Legion Post 26 Breakfast, with Department Commander David Brambila, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2020 H St. $18, $8 for children 10 and younger. Call 61-324-9453 to RSVP.
Dionysus Brewing 10th Anniversary Celebration, family-friendly event with special beer releases, live music, food, noon to 9 p.m., Dionysus Brewing, 6201 Schirra Court.
Eighth annual West High Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony, 4:30 p.m., Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. $125; whsfame.com.
Spectacular World of Science, educational activities and demos, reptiles, science fair exhibits and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, 2018 Chester Ave. $10, $8 seniors (60 and older) and students, $6 children ages 3 to 11, free for members and children 2 and younger.
March 29
Peacock party, celebrate nearly 100 years of peacocks in Hart Park with games, prizes, peacock photo booth, noon to 3:30 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road. Free.