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.
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.
Keep your nightlife excursion low key at the Goose Loonies Tavern and Grill. It's time to head out for a simple night on the town with friends at the city's best tavern to catch up on old times. Check out the classic American and traditional Greek menu, order from a full bar featuring a variety of 20 ice-cold draft beers on tap, and watch the latest sports event. It's the most relaxed nightlife destination in town.
Discover tranquility at the Central Park at Mill Creek in Bakersfield. Spend a day in the park, surrounded by trees and three million pounds of boulders from the Kern River. The park features stamp concrete walkways, lined with turn-of-the-century themed fixtures, and a covered pedestrian bridge crossing over a babbling brook.