Happy weekend, Bakersfield! In today’s happening-today edition: Museum of art’s 70th anniversary, a new teen workforce center, and a lowrider Father’s Day car show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebrating a local arts landmark: Bakersfield Museum of Art is marking 70 years, honoring Mary-Anne Osborne’s legacy with major exhibitions and youth programs that amplify young voices through sculpture, painting, drawing, and photography -- see the museum’s 70th plans.
Youth hub expansion planned: Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County will build a 10,647-square-foot Life & Workforce Readiness Center in east Bakersfield, serving 500 teens with tech, career training and game rooms -- see the new teen center.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your low-key beach fix: Whether you’re chasing crispy fish and chips, a juicy burger, or just some breezy Hawaiian vibes without leaving town, Coconut Joe's Beach Grill delivers counter-serve ease and patio chill that’s perfect for weeknights or casual meetups. Feels like a mini vacation, minus the sand in your shoes.
Local nature fix: Kern River County Park is Bakersfield’s all-in-one backyard, with shady picnic spots at Hart Memorial Park, boat-watching and shoreline fishing at Lake Ming, and easy strolls under cottonwoods. Pack snacks, invite a couple friends, then trade errands for actual fresh air.
Beat the Bakersfield heat: When the triple digits roll in and your short game melts, sneak into No Bogeys Golf - Bakersfield for cool indoor swings, comfy bays, and a quick virtual round with your crew. It’s a low-stress way to keep the swing sharp this week without baking on the range.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💎 Gem Amethyst Rock Fossil Sale June 20, 21 (9am - 5pm) @ Hourglass Hotel | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Patio weather might melt you, so treasure hunt indoors as a gem and fossil sale takes over the Hourglass Hotel showroom, with free admission and parking. Amethyst cathedrals, meteorites, and thousands of specimens from five bucks, where geology meets retail therapy, cards welcome.
🚗 California Lowrider Father's Day Car Show | 2026 @ Heritage Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your dad still brags about his first Impala, the California Lowrider Father's Day Car Show rolls into Bakersfield with chrome, candy paint, and family pride. Expect slow and low cruising culture, old-school etiquette, and a scene that feels like a block party with manners.
🃏 Bako Card Fest @ The Eagles | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If that shoebox of cards still lives in your closet, this indoor TCG and collectibles convention at The Eagles downtown is your moment. Expect vendors, deals, buy, sell, trade action, and sweet air conditioning, with a community that goes hard for the hobby, and nostalgia.
📺 Saturday Morning Cartoons & Activities @ Beale Memorial Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Remember Saturday morning cartoons, only with way less sugar and way more vowels? Bring your 2-to-5-year-old to the library for literacy-themed toons, then let them tackle simple activity sheets while you sip coffee, feign productivity, and bask in quiet-ish bliss.
🎭 Omnipresent Puppet Theater: Jack and the Beanstalk @ Wilson Branch Library | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re introducing the grandkids to magic beans, or escaping your inbox, Wilson Library hosts Omnipresent’s Jack and the Beanstalk. Bright puppets, sly jokes, a classic tale for all ages, with zero screen glare and exactly one very judgmental giant.
🎨 Hawaiian Highlander @ Corks & Strokes | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Trade yardwork for island vibes and paint a sassy highland cow in a lei at Corks and Strokes. Pre-traced canvas, step-by-step help, and your own wine or beer do the heavy lifting, all for $35. It’s Bakersfield therapy, with better colors.
💃 Line Dancing @ Temblor Brewing Company | Sunday (6/21) at 3:30 PM – Line dancing is taking over the floor with Joel Hoffman leading the steps, and yes, your 'yard work' boots will do. Rotate through beginner, improver, and intermediate sessions, all for ten bucks, which buys you four hours of good-natured cardio and quality time. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Bakersfield report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
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