Datebook: What's happening in July
July 1
Patriotic Concert, with the Bakersfield Winds, 7 p.m., Valley Baptist Church, 5500 Olive Drive.
July 2
Delano's Star-Spangled Spectacular Fireworks Show & Community Family Fun Day, with car show, food vendors, music and more, 4 p.m. (fireworks at dusk), Memorial Park, 100 S. Lexington St., in Delano. 661-725-2518.
July 3
Taft 2024 Fireworks Show and Rails to Trails event, with food, craft vendors, bounce houses, beer garden, live music and more, 4 to 10:30 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.), Rails to Trails, at Main and Fourth streets in Taft. taftchamber.com.
Shafter 3rd of July Fireworks Celebration, with vintage vehicles display from the Minter Field Air Museum, bubbly foam party, food vendors, gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:10 p.m., Shafter High School Sports Recreation Field, 700 E. Tulare Ave. Free admission but donations welcome; parking $10
Buttonwillow pre-Independence Day event, with food and small-business vendors, fireworks at 9 p.m., begins at 6:30 p.m. Buttonwillow Park, off Highway 58 on Meadow Street.
July 4
All-American 4th of July Festival, with 5K, pancake breakfast, kids parade, crafts, food trucks, beer garden, rode, fireworks and more, starts at 7 a.m., with main festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Park in Tehachapi. Prices vary for events.
2024 Fourth of July fireworks show, fireworks expected around 9:15 p.m., The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. Visit bakersfieldcity.us for the latest information.
35th annual Westchester 4th of July parade, includes games, water fun, awards for best decorated scooters and bikes, 9 a.m. at 22nd and Elm streets.
July 5
First Friday, free admission and extended hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Free.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," 8 p.m. July 5 and 6, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive. $25, $20 for students; esonline.org.
Vince Galindo, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
July 6
Best Dad, 7 to 9 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
"I Ain't Hollywood Yet ... But My Friends Are," hosted by Warren Valentine, 8 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $20, $60 for VIP table for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
July 7
We Own The Laughs: Bakersfield, with headliner Rachel Bonnetta, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $20, $60 for VIP table for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
Fred's Emo Night, with Fred Mascherino, 6 p.m., Jerry's Pizza & Pub, 1817 Chester Ave. $15; moonshineme.net.
Line Dancing with Joel Hoffman, beginners' class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., open dancing 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $10.
July 11
Last Train to Memphis, Johnny Cash tribute, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2231 R St., $45-$50; bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
July 12
Ronny Chieng, The Love to Hate It Tour, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $35.50-$55.50; axs.com.
Maoli, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30, $35 day of show; tixr.com.
"Something Rotten," 7:30 p.m. July 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2 p.m. July 14 and 21, Edward Simonsen Indoor Theater, 1801 Panorama Drive.$20, $15 for seniors, students, staff; bakersfieldcollege.edu/community/tickets/performing-arts.html.
"The Craft" Night, with costume contest, DJ Pantomine and Xosex, 8 p.m., Jerry's Pizza & Pub, 1817 Chester Ave. No cover; call 661-633-1000.
Mike E. Winfield, 7 p.m., The Well Comedy Club, 7401 White Lane. $25, $70 for VIP table or booth for two; thewellcomedyclub.com.
"The Princess of Pumpkin Center," 7 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; 2 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28, continues through Sept. 7, Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Drive. $27, $25 for seniors and military, $16 for children 12 and under. 661-587-3377.
"Newsies," 7:30 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, Aug. 2 and 3 ; 2 p.m. July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, Ovation Theatre, 1622 19th St. $45, $35 for seniors (55 and older) and veterans, $25 for students with ID; tickets at theovationtheatre.com or 661-489-4601.
July 13
Once Upon A Time In 1969: A Far Out Concert Exposition, with Legend Zeppelin, Strange Days and Liquid Sky, 6 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $40, $60 for VIP, which includes early entrance and signed poster; tixr.com.
Kings of the West, with E-40, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort, Warren G, DJ Quik, Xzibit, Mack 10 and more, 7 p.m., Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $49-$249; axs.com.
July 14
Summer Movie Series: "Cars," $1 popcorn, soft drinks and hot dogs while supplies last, doors open at noon, screening at 1 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com, 661-324-1369 or at the door.
July 18
Magdalene Hope's third annual Pink & Blue Gala, 5:30 p.m., Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. $150-$5,000; eventbrite.com.
July 19
"Little Shop of Horrors," 8 p.m. July 19, 20, 26, 27, Aug. 1, 2 and 3, 2 p.m. July 28, The Empty Space, 5417 Woodmere Drive. $25, $20 for students; esonline.org.
“Ronald Reagan: The Last Republican," 7:30 p.m. July 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2 p.m. July 21, Bakersfield Community Theatre, 2400 S. Chester Ave. $25, $20 for students, seniors and military; bctstage.org.
Uncle Kracker, 8 p.m., Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., $42-$50; buckowens.com/tickets.
Grupo Duelo, Evitame La Pena Tour, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $49-$109; axs.com.
Michael Peters, 7 to 9 p.m. July 19 and 20, Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. Free.
July 20
Concrete, Perritos Only Tour, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25-$75; axs.com.
The Delfonics Experience, with Norman Carter, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30-$40, $40-$50 day of the show, $300 reserved tables; tixr.com.
July 21
Fourth annual Bakersfield Music Awards, 4 to 11 p.m., Iron Lily Venue, 424 24th St. $40-$100. eventbrite.com.
Distinguished Young Women of California Class of 2025 Showcase, 1:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $20-$30; axs.com.
July 25
Crosby, Stills and Nash tribute, featuring Deja Vu, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2231 R St., $40-$45; bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
July 26
"Wrinkles: Golden Age Review," 7 p.m. July 26, 27, Aug. 2 and 3, 2 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 4, Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave. $80, $50 show only; students $55, $30 show only; $110/$90 for VIP Box; bmtstars.com or 661-325-6100.
NB Ridaz, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $40-$45, $300 table (seats four); tixr.com.
July 28
Summer Movie Series: "Finding Nemo," $1 popcorn, soft drinks and hot dogs while supplies last, doors open at noon, screening at 1 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5; tickets at thebakersfieldfox.com, 661-324-1369 or at the door.
Line Dancing with Joel Hoffman, beginners' class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., open dancing 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $10.
July 30
Afroman, 6 p.m., Jerry's Pizza & Pub, 1817 Chester Ave. $30; eventbrite.com.