Bakersfield/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 23, 2019
5 events to check out in Bakersfield this weekPhoto: Helena Yankovska/Unsplash

From a painting class to a murder mystery dinner, there's plenty to enjoy in Bakersfield this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Paws & Paint

From the event description:

Unleash your creativity to make a special pet portrait, custom-made by you! Not artistic? Not a problem! The talented “Indy, Oh Indy" artist, Jennifer Williams-Cordova won't lead you astray! Limited spots available, so purchase a ticket, then text/email us a photo of your pet. A sketch will await you at the event and Jen will expertly instruct the rest of your creation. You will walk away with a beautiful, custom pet portrait! All art supplies provided for finished watercolor drawing and a wooden display block for finished art piece.

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Cafe Smitten, 909 18th St.
Admission: $50
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Toast + Taste the Season

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Toast + taste the season with us! Join us for a night of live music, drinks, local bites and cooking demonstrations in the garden. Enjoy a curated evening with a menu handcrafted by our Edible Schoolyard teachers using fresh produce from our garden. Sip and savor specialty food and beverages by some of our favorite local purveyors like Redhouse Beef and Cafe Smitten.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard, 6520 Buena Vista Road
Admission: $75
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Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner

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Join us at The Links at RiverLakes Ranch for an evening of murder, mystery and lots of laughs! This is an audience interactive, audience participation, Murder Mystery Dinner Show where the actors are interspersed among the crowd. Tickets include: A no host cocktail party, appetizers, dinner, drinks and prizes!

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course, 5201 Riverlakes Drive
Admission: $75
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The Addams Family

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The Addams Family | Oct. 18th - November 10th. Based upon the original comic strip and TV Show, this original story revolving around everyone's favorite, creepy family, including, Gomes, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Puglsy, and of course Lurch. Halloween should always be spent with the family, the Addams Family that is! 

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St.
Admission: $15-$35
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Blueface

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Blueface will be performing at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater on October 25! The rapper, known for having hit songs and being a viral sensation, will be joined by guests Coyotes and Flash Gottii.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 11 p.m.-Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 a.m.
Where: The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St.
Admission: $30
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