Art buffs hang out at the Bakersfield Museum of Art to appreciate permanent collections from renowned regional artists, and view rare traveling exhibits such as Lethal Beauty; Samurai Weapons and Armor, displaying the compelling duality of deadly weaponry forged with artistic beauty. Release your inner artist by signing up for one of the museum's art classes or workshops.
Set the nightlife scene on fire at the Firehouse in Bakersfield. Meet your friends and make new ones at this locally owned sports joint that's steeped in the rich history of the Bakersfield Fire Department. Enjoy two-stories of non stop entertainment, from a full bar to a great menu to smoking billiard games.
Go puck crazy with the Bakersfield Condors professional minor-league hockey team. You might remember the team's earlier years as the Bakersfield Fog. However, today this sports team is best known as the Conquering Condors, and they play their games at the city's infamous Rabobank Arena.