Happy Friday! Bakersfield has quite the lineup of events to check out this weekend from Kids Fest that includes waterslides to concerts! Get outside and enjoy the nice weather while you can!

Today’s brief includes:

• 🚔National Police Week Ceremony

• 💦Events this weekend

• 💐May Events

• 📆Future Events

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 87°☀️ | Saturday - 79°☀️ | Sunday - 78°☀️

Brief Update

🚔National Police Week Ceremony

As part of National Police Week, four ceremonies honoring fallen officers will be held today, 5/16, beginning at 7 a.m. at BPD headquarters, followed by events at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon. Road closures start at 5:30 a.m., including Truxtun Avenue between Chester Avenue and H Street, Eye Street near BPD, and the eastbound No. 3 lane of Truxtun from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the noon ceremony.

source: bakersfieldnow.com

💜Lilac Festival

Pine Mountain Club is hosting their 40th Lilac Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Only an hour drive southwest and you will find the lilacs blooming and lineup of activities for the day. The day will include a parade, food booths, and activities of kids. More information at visitpmc.com/lilacfestival

source: turnto23.com

🏫Teacher Appreciation👨🏻‍🏫

Chuy’s Baja Bar and Grill is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Night on Friday, 5/16. This event will have live music, raffle prizes and more. All teachers will receive a discount on their orders. Check out the event from 7pm to 11pm.

source: @chuysbajagrill_rosedale

Events

This Weekend

Friday, 5/16

• Marlon Wayans Wild Child Comedy Tour - 5/16 - Fox Theater

• Teacher Appreciation Night - Chuys Baja Bar & Grill

  • Music by the Tex Pistols

Saturday, 5/17

• Bako Market - 5/17 - Dignity Health Arena

• Kids Fest - 5/17 - KC Fairgrounds

  • Day full of fun includes water slides, face painting, a train, and much more. Be sure to bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and your appetite. For only $5 entry fee and $10 to get on all the slides, you’ll have a day of water fun starting at 11am to 3pm. Purchase Tickets ahead.

• Silent DJ Nights - 5/17 - The Marketplace

  • Check out a night of music, dancing, and family fun. Switch between channels of your choosing and move to the groove. This free event is offered from 8pm to 10pm!

• Lilac Festival - 5/17 & 5/18 - Pine Mountain Club (hour away)

• Luke Bryan - 5/17 - Sillect Farms in Shafter

Upcoming Events

🎨Fun and Creative Events🖌️

• Plant Bingo - 5/19 - Jerry’s Pizza ($20 per person)

• Star Wars Paint Night - 5/27 & 5/28 - Jerry’s Pizza Pub (reservations only)

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

• 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.

🤣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🎶

• Lightning in a Bottle - 5/21-5/25 - Buena Vista Lake

• Wiz Khalifa - 6/11 - Fox Theater

Other Events

• Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl - 5/24 - Downtown (starts at 4:30pm)

• 11th Annual Thousand Flags - 5/24-5/26 - Park at River Walk

  • The Park will be transformed Memorial Day weekend with a breathtaking display of 1,000 American flags, honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country.

• 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.

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