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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.

The Food Network Show found Sweet Surrender in Bakersfield to be the hidden jewel of sugary sweetness and a boutique sensation. The sugar shack brims with the smell of fresh brewed coffee, and fresh baked cakes, cookies, desserts, and gourmet truffles sprinkled with the perfect dash of stylish apparel and accessory wares.

Step back into time at the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield. Explore a museum dedicated to preserving the history of Kern County through award winning, interactive exhibits. Travel across an authentic 16-acre Pioneer Village and discover oil at the Black Gold: The Oil Experience exhibit, to name just a few.