Community Calendar

Experience moving performances by local musicians as they pay tribute to the timeless music of Joni Mitchell. This evening will explore the poetic lyrics, innovative melodies, and the profound impact of Joni Mitchell's work.

This interactive workshop will provide a historical and legal overview of labor law in the United States and the fundamental right of workers to form a union at any employer.

Join the Kern Literacy Council at the historic Standard School House inside the Kern County Museum for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and conversation. Enjoy wine, appetizers, and an intimate setting as Jill Fordyce, Bakersfield native and author of Belonging, reads from her acclaimed novel and shares insights into her writing journey.

Soreath Hok is a multimedia journalist with experience in radio, television and digital production. She is a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award winner. At KVPR, she hosts All Things Considered and covers local news. A Cambodian-American, she has had the opportunity to report on mental health issues affecting the Cambodian community amongst survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide in the 1970's.

This reading and presentation is free and open to the public at Reedley College's McClarty Center for Fine & Performing Arts.

Last Train to Memphis: A Tribute to Cash, The Killer & The King! Hear your favorite hits such as Ring of Fire, Great Balls of Fire and Heartbreak Hotel. This highly energetic show will have you tapping your toes to many more of your favorite songs during this tribute honoring these iconic performers.

When an invitation to repatriate to a homeland was made, why did some diasporic Armenians accept the invitation and migrate to Armenia, and some did not? This presentation aims to answer that question.

One of the most formidable guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish deals in her own unmatched brand of bravado, bringing both mind-blowing power and extraordinary emotionality to everything she creates.

Country music show featuring local Bakersfield musicians and nationwide artists being honored for their contribution to The Bakersfield Sound.

Fresno Master Chorale with soloists and orchestra present the works of three contemporary composers: Tim Takach's "We Are Phoenix" (California premiere), Santiago Veros' "I Will Dream With You", and Jake Runestad's "Into the Light." There will be a single performance without intermission on Sunday, November 16, with Dr. Anna Hamre conducting.

Join a community engagement meeting with representatives from the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, who will share concerns about the environmental impacts of the CEMEX proposal to expand mining along the San Joaquin River and how you can get engaged about this proposal. Free childcare for pre-school and elementary aged children available.