Community Calendar

This lecture examines how Armenian immigrants and their descendants safeguarded and reshaped their musical heritage in the diaspora.

It’s Mixer Night at the CMAC Filmmaker Meetup! Come meet fellow storytellers, share your projects or ideas, swap tips and resources, and enjoy some snacks while connecting with other creatives.

Featuring a keynote reading from Lori Ostlund at El Capitan Courtyard on Friday, September 26, plus other writers and 16 literary events at the MAC, Hi-Fi Wine, Sensory Lab by Asip, and Second Time Around Books on Saturday, September 27.

Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs.

An ardent advocate for contemporary music, Ran Dank has given celebrated performances of works by Frederic Rzewski, William Bolcom, Marc-André Hamelin, and Alexander Goehr, among others.

Curious about cosplay? New to cosplay? Need help to up your cosplay game? Need help with a Halloween costume? This event is for you! Come to learn, share, and ask questions.

Join author Amy Shea at the Memorial Mausoleum at Ararat Armenian Cemetery for the launch of her debut book, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Through intimate essays and fieldwork, Shea brings to light the stories of those who pass unnoticed, unhoused, unclaimed, and underserved. The afternoon will include a reading, conversation, and book signing with the author, accompanied by a live bagpiper, a brief memorial honoring those buried in the county cemetery, and a reception with baked goods alongside coffee and tea.

Come celebrate 95 years of The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater with a Golden Age Gala. Dress to impress in the glitzy Art Deco style while you enjoy a hosted bar, valet parking, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a thrilling murder mystery event, all in honor of the theater that’s been the heart of Bakersfield’s arts & culture scene for nearly a century.

Featuring a keynote reading from Lori Ostlund at El Capitan Courtyard on Friday, September 26, plus other writers and 16 literary events at the MAC, Hi-Fi Wine, Sensory Lab by Asip, and Second Time Around Books on Saturday, September 27.

The Eagles Allstars includes singers from the bands of the Eagles guitarist, Don Felder, and also original Eagles member, Randy Meisner.