Month Ahead: October
Oct. 1
October Fun Fest, with tractor rides, farm tours, Peanuts-themed "The Great Pumpkin" corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower maze, animal garden, exotic aviary, "roosteree," paintball and more, 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 1 to 31, The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms, 6700 General Beale Road. $15.99 for weekdays, $17.99 for weekends in advance, $17.99-$19.99 at the event; $9.99-$10.99 for children ages 2 to 4; event add-ons start at $10; murray-family-farms.square.site.
National Night Out, hosted by Bakersfield Police Department, 6 to 9 p.m., Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Drive.
Oct. 2
40th annual Kern Shakespeare Festival, performances of "Twelfth Night," "Hamlet" and "How to Defend Yourself," shows run Oct. 2 to 20, Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $16, $10 for seniors, students and staff; bit.ly/bcartstix.
R.M. Pyles Tri-Tip BBQ Drive-Thru, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Compassion Corner, 22nd and L streets. $15, includes sandwich, chips, water and a cookie. Call Rick at 661-333-9653 for orders of 10 or more.
Oct. 4
Bakersfield High School Class of 1969 55th Class Reunion, events on Oct. 4 and 5 including dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 5, host hotel is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. Contact Bob Campbell at [email protected] or 559-313-0850.
"Sisters of Seven Oaks," 7 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 18, 19, 25 and 26; 2 p.m. Oct. 6, 20 and 27, continues through Nov. 16, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $27, $25 for seniors and military, $16 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377.
"The Rocky Horror Show," 8 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, benefit gala with Pride Chamber of Kern, 6 p.m. Oct. 10, 2 p.m. Oct. 13, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive. $25, $20 for students, $75 front-row VIP tables for two; esonline.org/rockyhorror.
Gary Gulman, Misfit Stand Up Tour, 7:30 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $65.31; tixr.com.
Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $67.39; axs.com.
Oct. 5
Lace'n It Up, 5K fun run and one-mile celebration walk, registration 7:15 a.m., program at 8 a.m., followed by run/walk, The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. $35, $15 for those 15 and younger; linksforlife.org/linksevents.
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, opening night, with violinist Stella Chen, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $47 to $76 on axs.com or call 661-323-7928 for tickets starting at $35.
A Taste of the Season, BSO opening night post-concert gala with a culinary tour in honor of the season's guest composers, 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $154.50; bsonow.org/celebration.
Rusty Roots Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6, lawn at Mount Vernon and Church avenues near Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free admission but donations (new unwrapped toys, cash, gift cards and batteries) being accepted for the Toys for Tots Foundation.
Oktoberfest, with beer garden, yard games, themed food, costume contest and more, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Junior League of Bakersfield, 1928 19th St. $67.19; jlbakersfield.org/oktoberfest.
Cultura Fest, with live music, food and other vendors, noon to 9 p.m., Beach Park, 3400 21st St. $30, includes two cigars and one beer or Beatbox; raicesofkern.org/culturafest.
Skye on the River, with Crimson Skye, Jim Ranger and Figgy Baby, 6 to 10 p.m., Okihi, 13227 Round Mountain Road. $28.52, $44.52 for reserved seat, free for children 12 and younger; tickets at eventbrite.com.
Old School Block Party, with Stevie B, Next, Zapp, Baby Bash, Mary Jane Girls, Digital Underground and more, 7 p.m., Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $42 to $251; axs.com.
Ronny Chieng, The Love To Hate It Tour, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $48 to $220; axs.com.
"Monuments and Markers in Hart Park," Sierra Club brunch and program video with 100-year history of regional park, 8:15 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining. $20, $10 for kids and students, includes program and brunch. Reservations by emailing [email protected].
Nature Center Tours, with kids' crafts with Peghi Webb at 2 p.m., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road, Hart Park.
Oct. 6
Village Flea, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $5, free for children 12 and under.
Strides for CJD — Bakersfield, registration begins at 9 a.m., with remembrance ceremony, leisurely walk, lunch and prize giveaways, Cal State Bakersfield , 9001 Stockdale Highway. $35, $25 for 12 and under; strides4cjd.com.
Rocks & Geology, with David Schaad, 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Oct. 7
An Evening of Remembrance, in collaboration with The Central Valley Holocaust Memorial, with musical tribute by Rabbi Schlanger and yizkor memorial service, 6 p.m., Chabad of Bakersfield, 6901 Ming Ave. Free to attend.
Oct. 9
Flogging Molly, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $61 to $77; axs.com.
Oct. 10
Kimberly Perry, presented by CMT Next Women of Country, 7:30 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $31.53; tixr.com.
Steve-O, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $40 to $114; axs.com.
Bakersfield Young Professionals (BYP) Mixer, with Whiny Baby founder Jess Druey, 5:30 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $30, $20 members.
Oct. 11
St. George Greek Food Festival, 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 401 Truxtun Ave., $5 admission (free admission for children under 12); bakersfieldgreekfoodfestival.org.
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 1 and 5 p.m. Oct. 13, Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $33-$106, $60.83 for character experience add-on; axs.com.
George the Giant's Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders, 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 2 to 10 p.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26 or by appointment, 314 Norris Road. $10, $5 to add "True Crime" room; georgethegiant.ticketleap.com.
Bronco, 8 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $87 to $281; axs.com.
Rene Vaca, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35 to $59; axs.com.
Vegas McGraw, Tim McGraw tribute, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $41.16; tixr.com.
Oct. 12
"In The Heights," 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, Nov. 1 and 2, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave. $80, $50 show only; students $55, $30 show only (plus fees); $110/$90 for VIP Box; bmtstars.com or 661-325-6100.
CASA of Kern County Superhero Run, with 2K, 5K and 10K, registration starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by the event from 7 to 11 a.m., The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. $35, $40 the day of the race; kerncasa.org.
Fall Tea, with fashion show by Sugardaddy's, 2 p.m., Guild House,1905 18th St. $50. Call Bobby at 661-399-0344 by Oct. 2 for reservations.
Bakersfield Master Chorale, "Music Down in My Soul," 4 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road. $20, $10 students under age 18; bakersfieldmasterchorale.org/buy-tickets.
Tehachapi Apple Festival, starts at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 and 13, carnival, kidzone with games and bounce houses, apple bobbing, pie baking and pie eating contests, apple drop, live music and more, rodeo grounds and downtown Tehachapi. tehachapiapplefestival.com.
Tehachapi Mountain Quilt Show, with "Country Garden" theme and featured artist Frosti Acord, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13. Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 105 E. E St., Tehachapi. $10, $5 for children ages 6 to 16, free for children under 6.
Star Gazing Party, 5:30 to 10 p.m., free telescope viewing begins at 6:45 p.m., Aviator Park at Tehachapi Airport, 314 N. Hayes St., Tehachapi. Free. Parking available at the intersection of East I and Hayes streets.
Gurdas Maan, 7:30 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $80 to $1,633; axs.com.
Core, Stone Temple Pilots tribute, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $31.53; tixr.com.
John Milton, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $84.74; tixr.com.
Nature Center Tours, with kids' crafts with Peghi Webb at 2 p.m., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road, Hart Park.
Oct. 13
Turtle Talk, with Carol Lair, 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Oct. 14
Cults & Classics: "The Lost Boys," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5.
Oct. 16
Boo at the Zoo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 to 20 (Oct. 16 and 17 geared toward toddlers), CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. $12, $9 for seniors, $8 for children 3 to 12, free for children under 3; $5 for pumpkin; calmzoo.org.
Oct. 17
"Country House," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 to 19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $10 for seniors (60 and older), CSUB faculty and staff, $7 for students.
Oct. 18
Bakersfield Fall Home Show, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $10; $5 for seniors (60 and over), free for children 12 and under; parking $5; bakersfieldhomeshows.com.
"Sweeney Todd," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26, Nov. 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $45, $35 for seniors and veterans, $25 for students; theovationtheatre.com/sweeney-todd.
"Geeks vs. Zombies," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26, Nov. 1 and 2, 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $25, $20 for students, seniors and military; bctstage.org.
Toast & Taste, 6 to 8 :30 p.m., Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard, 6520 Buena Vista Road. $188.58; esykerncounty.org/toast-and-taste.
03 Greedo, with DJ A-Tron, "The Life That I Deserve," 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $44.80, $188.34 for meet and greet; tixr.com.
Oct. 19
Coptic Orthodox Annual Church Festival, with church tours, food, games, face painting and henna, vendors and more, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, St. Demiana Coptic Church, 9200 White Lane. Free admission. stdemianacoc.org.
Annual Party in the Garden, with dinner, dancing and music by No Strings Attached, 5:30 p.m., The Collective Venue, 931 19th St. $75, $600 for a table of eight; applecoreprojectinc.com.
Tailored & Chic, League of Dreams fundraiser with cocktail hour, luxury library treasure pull, boutique raffle and more, 5:30 p.m., Terra Bella Villa, west of Bakersfield. ourleagueofdreams.com/events.php.
Bakersfield College Alumni BBQ, starts at 2 p.m., food served 3 to 5 p.m., Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. $40 for tri-tip plate, $25 for hot dog plate; supportbc.org/alumnibbq or by call 661-395-4800.
Aiming for Great Fatherhood, clay shoot fundraiser for the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 Dogs Range, 20238 Woody Road. $100 per person for clay shoot, $15 for nonshooters. Register at bpcpartners.org/aiming-for-great-fatherhood-fundraiser.
Nature Center Tours, with kids' crafts with Peghi Webb at 2 p.m., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road, Hart Park.
Oct. 20
Las Leonas, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $52 to $127; axs.com.
Mariachi Aguilas, part of the Dukes Memorial Concert Series, 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Donations accepted at the door.
"Camera Capture of Nocturnal Critters," with Erin Tennant from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife., 2 p.m. Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Oct. 22
Nurse Blake, Shock Advised Tour, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $48.16; tixr.com.
Oct. 23
Josh Gates Live!, An Evening of Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $52 to $76, $232 for VIP; axs.com.
Oct. 24
HalLAWween, 4 to 8 p.m., Bakersfield Police Department headquarters, 1601 Truxtun Ave.
Oct. 25
Links for Life Hot Pink Celebration, with silent and live auctions, inspirational stories, entertainment and more, 6:30 p.m., Luigi's Warehouse, 725 E. 19th St. $175, $1,400 for a table of eight;linksforlife.org/linksevents.
Los Alegres Del Barranco, 8 p.m., Mechanics Bank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $84 to $188; axs.com.
Oct. 26
Trinkets & Treasures, with more than 30 vendors, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woman's Club of Bakersfield, 2030 18th St. Free admission.
Jazz Coffeehouse, with CSUB drummer Carson Peters, 7:30 p.m., Music Building, Room 127, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10, $5 seniors (60 and older), free for students with ID; tickets in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
Nature Center Tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road, Hart Park.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," with live performance by The Velvet Darkness, for ages 17 and older (unless accompanied by an adult), doors open at 11 p.m., show starts at 11:55 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $29.48, $29.48 for T-shirt add-on, $5.93 for prop bag (must be preordered by Oct. 18); tickets available at tixr.com, the box office (from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays) or by calling 661-324-1369.
Oct. 27
Taste of the Arts, highlighting work of CSUB music, theater and art students, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., centered around the Dore Theatre, Visual Arts Building and Music Building at CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Free.
The Black Jacket Symphony, Elton John's "Madman Across the Water," 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $40 to $47; axs.com.
Making Monsters from Owl Pellets, with Dave Hanley, 2 p.m. Kern River Parkway Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Oct. 28
Cults & Classics: "Halloween," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5.
Oct. 30
Safe Halloween, with trick or treating, laser tag, bounce house, DJ and dancing, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $12.51 for children, $7.18 for adults; eventbrite.com.
Blackberry Smoke, Be Right Here Tour, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $47 to $303; axs.com.
Oct. 31
University and Chamber Singers Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 students and seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students with ID; tickets available in advance at csub.edu/music or at the door.
John Crist: Jokes for Humans, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $38 to $169; axs.com.