Conduct your evening out at the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy listening to the sweeping sounds of the professional 80 member orchestra under the direction of Maestro John Farrer, as it performs classical music masterpieces written by the musical greats. Productions have included Beethoven's Overture to Egmont, Brahms Symphony No. 4 and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
DIY is on stage at the Annual Bakersfield Home and Garden Show. Attendees get to see the most extensive array of interior and exterior products from award-wining home builders and designer industries to beautify their interior living and outdoor spaces. The show is held at the Kern County Fairgrounds; plan ahead to check other fairground attractions.
Discover a community treasure at The Fox Theater. Enter a historic 1930s theater restored to its former glory, considered to be the crown jewel of performing arts and entertainment in downtown Bakersfield. Enjoy a performing arts stage and state-of-the-art movie theater that's featured performances by artists like Billy Idol, productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the Dos Equis Comedy Hour.
"Grown RIPE Here" & "U-Pick your own" are key ingredients at the Murray Family Farms Station. Visitors find these two options helpful when strolling through 1,000,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables on 360 acres, with 43 acres of roadside gardens offering you tons of fun, flavor, and value!