350 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA, US, 93304
Known as Bakersfield's "Rite of Spring," this annual jazz festival brings talented contemporary artists to the California State University Amphitheatre. The Jazz Coffeehouse series, Jazz Jam concerts and Jazz Ensemble concerts are all exciting elements of the festival's programme.
View Details ›Enjoy some of the world's finest classical music courtesy of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra presents six concert series every year at the Bakersfield Symphony Centre including the chamber music series, New Directions and Young People's Concert Series.
View Details ›Sunshine, music and a prime location make the Marketplace Concert by Fountain a guaranteed hit every year. The free event is held every Thursday from June through to August at Bakersfield's popular Marketplace shopping centre.
View Details ›The sidewalks of Bakersfield Marketplace are transformed into vibrant canvases during the annual Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival. The two-day family-orientated festival sees street artists create beautiful chalk drawings and includes entertainment, food, music and plenty more.
View Details ›Costumed children receive treats without having to carry out any tricks on the grounds of Kern County Museum every year. The Annual Safe Halloween event is a two-day festival that includes a carnival and various family-oriented entertainments.
View Details ›Enjoy fine art exhibitions, special events and educational programmes at Bakersfield Museum of Art. The institution opened in 2001 and has three gallery spaces and a beautiful outdoor garden. The museum also offers art classes for children and adults.
View Details ›From concerts to theatre productions, Bright House Amphitheatre hosts many of Bakerfield's premiere outdoor events. With seating for 4000 people, the state-of-the-art centre is located in the scenic Park at Riverwalk and boasts a charming beer and wine garden for adults.
View Details ›Explore The Golden State's diverse flora and fauna at Bakersfield's California Living Museum. From the reptile house to the botanical gardens and amphitheatre, the museum utilises indoor and outdoor displays, exhibits and informative programmes to educate and entertain young and old.
View Details ›The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History in Bakersfield focuses on the scientific and educational aspects of earth's history. It fulfils its mission through various displays and programmes covering everything from palaeontology and geology to anthropology and American Indian artefacts.
View Details ›Bring your cowboy hats along to the Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, a restaurant, live entertainment venue and museum all rolled into one. The multi-purpose palace celebrates country star Buck Owens with the artist's guitars, suits and album covers in the museum.
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