Happy Wednesday! Can’t believe it’s already halfway through the week. Weather is getting hotter and so is the anticipation of summer. Be aware of the heat wave coming at us later this week but for now let’s get into the latest.

Today’s brief includes:

• 🚒Controlled Fire

• 🚲Bike news

• 📆Future Events

• 🍿Kid Movie Camp

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Wednesday - 91°☀️ | Thursday - 90°☀️ | Friday - 100°☀️

Brief Update

🚒Don’t Fret - It’s a Controlled Fire🧑🏻‍🚒

The Bakersfield Fire Department will conduct a controlled burn for fire prevention and training on May 28–29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near 1119 Watts Drive. Residents are advised not to call 911, as this is a planned operation and not an emergency.

source: kget.com

🚲Grand Jury Questions Bakersfield Bike Lane Impact

The Kern County Grand Jury criticized Bakersfield’s $200,000 federal grant for bike lanes, calling pollution reduction from biking “nebulous” due to minimal CO₂ impact. They highlighted Bakersfield’s extreme weather and poor air quality as barriers to bike use. However, bike lanes improve safety by reducing accidents and slowing traffic. For residents, this means safer streets but limited pollution benefits. The jury recommended more thorough planning, traffic studies, and unbiased proposals before expanding bike lanes.

source: kget.com

Events

🎨Fun and Creative Events🖌️

• Star Wars Paint Night - 5/28 - Jerry’s Pizza Pub (reservations only)

• Charcuterie Board Workshop - 5/29 - Wine Me Up

• School’s Out Wine Tasting - 5/20 - Wine Me Up (4pm-7pm)

  • Discount for teachers

• Artwalk Under the Stars - 6/6 - 1020 18th Street

  • First Friday of the month head downtown and check out different vendors, enjoy the music, and check out the artwork by local artists.

• Sushi Making Class - 6/10 - Wine Me Up (6pm)

  • Ready to roll? Take this beginner course on how to make sushi rolls. This 21+ event allows you to create two different rolls and enjoy some appetizers.

• Ninja Turtle Night - 6/12 & 6/14 - Jerry’s Pizza Pub

🤣Comedy Nights🎤

• Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Comedy Show - 6/20 - Fox Theater

• Trey Kennedy: Relatable Tour - 9/12 - Fox Theater

  • Get ready to laugh at the most relatable content. If you don’t know, check out Trey’s Instagram and get your tickets for a night of laughs.

• Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - 10/11 - Fox Theater

🎶Music Events🎶

• Wiz Khalifa - 6/11 - Fox Theater

Other Events

• Asterisk Run Club - 5/29 - start at Bottle Shock

  • Join the Asterisk Run Club for a golden hour run with runners of all paces. Opportunity to meet other people and enjoy a quick 5k with a nice beverage at Bottle Shock afterwards.

• Italian Cuisine at its Best - 5/30 - Krush

  • You’re invited to a Supper Club Dinner experience that takes you on a thrilling Italian culinary experience with Chef Andrew Carlo along with wine pairing.

• Hot Fudge Sundae Run - 5/31 - Park at River Walk

• WWE Smackdown - 6/6 - Dignity Health Arena

• Father’s Day Run - 6/14 - Park at River Walk

All Month Long

• Spring Concerts - every Thursday - The Marketplace

  • The Marketplace in Bakersfield will host free spring concerts every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., starting May 1 through June 26.

Kid Brief

Summer Movies

Maya Cinemas is reviving its Summer Kids Camp starting June 2, offering $3 family-friendly movies all summer. From June 2–5, free admission to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be available (limit six tickets per person, in-person only). Seats are limited and first-come, first-served.

• FREE: Sonic the Hedgehog, June 2-5

• The Bad Guys, June 9-12

• Shrek, June 16-19

• Minions: Rise of Gru, June 23-29

• Kung Fu Panda, 4 June 30-July 3

• Migration, July 7-10

• Trolls Band Together, July 14-17

• Puss 'n Boots: The Last Wish, July 21-24

• Despicable Me 4, July 28-31

• The Wild Robot, August 4-7

• The Land Before Time, August 11-14

All movies are set to start at 10:30 a.m

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