February: The Month Ahead: Shortest Month Far From Short on Activities
By The Bakersfield Californian
Jan. 29–FRIDAY 2/1
An Evening of Opera & Musical Theatre, directed by Peggy Sears; pianists Yulia Kozlova and Ryan Ramming, 7 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 654-2168.
Bahiyya Almas Belly Dancers, 7 to 9 p.m., Kosmos, 1623 19th St. 324-4286.
Dancing with Our Stars, doors open at 6 p.m.; free Intermediate dance class, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; Beginners 7:15 to 8 p.m.; dancing with the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Golden State Mall, Grand Ballroom, 3201 F St. $15 per person; $25 per couple; proceeds benefit Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. Web site www.bakersfieldjazzworkshop.com or 444-0853.
FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “Away from Her,” 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. Web site www.flics.org or call 325-4815.
Friday Nite Musicians For Christ, open mic, acoustic electric bands, original music encouraged, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Great Beginnings Christian Coffee House, 4201 University Ave. 871-5061 or 328-9409.
Marcephne Speed Dating, for ages 30 and older, 6:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Ave. $10 advance; $25 at the door. E-mail marcephne@yahoo.com or 478-6512.
One Book, One Bakersfield, discussion with Meghan Whitaker, registered dietitian, 1 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. Review www.onebookonebakersfield.com or 631-2575.
SATURDAY 2/2
Bakersfield Jam vs. Dakota, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $5 to $100. Web site www.bakersfieldjam.com or 716-4526.
Spaghetti Western Night Fundraiser, presented by Quota International of Bakersfield, dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; entertainment 6 to 10 p.m. featuring Tommy Hays & The Western Swingsters, Norris Road Veteran’s Hall, 400 W. Norris Road. $10 adults; $15 at the door; $5 children 10 and under in advance; $10 at the door. Benefits deaf and hard-of-hearing children and people locally. 664-6983 or 873-7919.
Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Golden State Mall, Food Court, 3201 F St. Free. 444-0853.
CSUB Jazz Coffeehouse, featuring current and former students from CSUB’s department of music, 7:30 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $6 students/seniors. 654-3093 or 654-2511.
Kern River Valley Hiking Club, Owl Canyon, Rainbow Basin Loop hike, north of Barstow, leave 10 a.m., meet at Owl Canyon Campground. Bring lunch and adequate water. Dress appropriately. Web site www.lakeisabella.net/hiking or 778-3453.
Little Hoopsters Basketball, for ages 5 to 11 years, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, session B1, Feb. 2-23, Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. $35. 326-3866.
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, presents “Splendor of Wagner,” 8 p.m.; concert preview with Jerome Kleinsasser, CSUB music professor, 7 p.m. in the Potato Room, The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $28 to $44. Web site www.bakersfieldsymphony.org or call 323-7928.
Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $6 students; $8 adults. 634-0692.
Mardi Gras 2008, hosted by the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, the New Orleans themed dinner will begin at 6 p.m., Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. $100 per person; available at Bakersfield Wells Fargo Bank outlets. 322-0931 or 322-9199.
Vidal’s 20 Year Reunion, presented by massvmixx.com, with DJs The Baka Boyz, Noe G and Alex G, doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, El Cazador Mexican Grill, 3500 Truxtun Avenue. 21 & over. $.10. 808-5669.
Saturday Rides, with Bike Bakersfield, meet 2:30 p.m., begins at Beach Park, 24th and Oak streets. Web site www.bikebakersfield.org or 321-9247.
Mavericks Squares, Don Schadt; Chuck and Mary Ryall on rounds, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Square Dance 7:30 to 10 p.m., Veterans Hall, 1905 Wilson Road. 831-4651 or 589-0106.
Music Lecture & Master Class, presented by the local branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, “How Did They Play? How Did They Teach?,” with Dr. Sandra Soderlund, 1 to 5 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10 adults; $5 students. 323-0515.
SUNDAY 2/3
Golden Empire Hot Jazz Society, a dance with music by the Southside Chicago Seven, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nikki’s, The Old Elk’s Club, 1616 30th St. $10 for nonmembers. 665-9083.
Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour, noon Sunday, The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $18 to $40. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 322-2525.
B. Ryder’s Super Bowl Party, with free barbecue, raffle prizes, super drink discounts, starts at 11 a.m., B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7701 White Lane, Suite A. 397-7304.
Super Bowl Party, with free barbecue, raffle prizes, super drink discounts, starts at 11 a.m., Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave. 398-7077.
MONDAY 2/4
Cab Calloway Orchestra & The Ink Spots, 7:30 p.m., The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. 326-0838.
Singles & Seniors Mixer, live music and dancing with Red Simpson and Larry Petree, 7 to 10 p.m., Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. 399-6700.
TUESDAY 2/5
Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $23. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
Fat Tuesday at Fishlips, with Mento Buru, Soulajar and Joey Romley, 7 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $5 includes beads, bands and Cajun cuisine. 324-2557.
“Hairspray,” 7:30 p.m., The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $30 to $50. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 322-2525.
Joey Romley & Friends, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. 324-2557.
Kern Audubon Society, February gathering with Rob Hansen, president of the Tulare Basin Wildlife Partners and vice president of the Sequoia Riverlands Trust, 7 p.m., Kern County Superintendent of Schools, 17th and L St. 322-7470.
Open Forum Travel Winter Series, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield High School, Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G St. For three consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 5th. 871-0146.
Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, meet at corner of Highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107.
Special Needs Planning Seminar, for families who have members with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, disabilities, 6:30 p.m., Kern Regional Center, 3121 N. Sillect Suite 304. Refreshments will be served. 327-3733.
WEDNESDAY 2/6
Geri Boyd, 8:30 p.m., The Junction Lounge, Best Western Crystal Palace Inn, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd. 327-9651.
Music by Jack Heirich, pianist extraordinaire, experience music from the 1930s, ragtime, dance numbers and discussion on Scott Joplin rags, Eddy Duchin and more, 9:30 a.m. refreshments, 10 a.m. program, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Free to members; $4 non-member seniors. Visit the Web site www.bmoa.org or call 323-7219.
Senior Wednesday, special events and refreshments, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $4 nonmembers. 323-7219.
Wine & Dine at Capistrano’s, appetizers and wine sampling, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday, Capistrano’s, 1534 19th St. 634-9234.
THURSDAY 2/7
“B.A.T.” Bakersfield Area Trikes Club, meets monthly the first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., La Cabana Restaurant, 6725 White Lane. 303-2632.
“BFD” Bakersfield Full Dressers Motorcycle Association, meets monthly the first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., La Cabana Restaurant, 6725 White Lane. 303-2632.
One Book, One Bakersfield, discussion and book signing with author Eric Schlosser of “Fast Food Nation,” 7 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theater, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Web site www.1b1b.com or 654-2555.
Open Mic & Talent Night, with the Country B-Town Players, 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave. $5 after 8 p.m. 399-6700.
Trivia Rumble, with teams who will compete for prizes in two rounds of tough questions, 6 to 9 p.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. Free to members; $5 nonmembers. Visit the Web site www.bmoa.org or call 323-7219.
Wine Down Thursday’s, unique wines paired with complementary hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave., 12th floor. $20. Proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. 324-6561.
FRIDAY 2/8
Central Valley Sportsmen Boat & RV Show, noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, activities include displays and presentation for all ages and outdoor interests, kid’s trout pond, laser tag, field dog training, rock wall climbing and more, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $8; children 12 and under free; $3 parking. Web site www.calshows.com or 393-0793.
Condors vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $25. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
Dads N’ Daughters Valentine’s Painting Party, 6 to 10 p.m., Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $15 for one adult and child. Web site www.bakersfield.colormemine.com or 664-7366.
One Book, One Bakersfield, breakfast with author visit, with Eric Schlosser, 7 a.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Review www.onebookonebakersfield.com or 868-0712.
One Book, One Bakersfield, screening of film version of “Super Size Me,” 7 p.m. Friday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Hal Friedman will lead a discussion. Web site www.onebookonebakersfield.com or 868-0745.
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, with Iron Outlaw, 9 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $10. 324-2557.
SATURDAY 2/9
Condors vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $25. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
CSUB Roadrunners vs. UC Riverside, woman’s basketball, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $6 to $25. Web site www.gorunners.com or call 654-BLUE.
Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats, 8 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $20. Web site www.vallitix.com or 324-2557.
Mardi Gras 2008 Festival of Fashions & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., St. Philip Church, in Logan Hall, 7100 Stockdale Highway. $35. 834-7483.
Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m., Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. Web site www.jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.
Valentine’s Ball “With a Song In My Heart,” hosted by Beta Sigma Phi. Cocktails, music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and the queen presentation ceremony. 7 p.m., Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest. Members should R.S.V.P. to their chapter treasure by Jan. 25.
Yokuts Park Fun Run, practice racing and earn points, 7 a.m., Yokuts Park, Empire Drive off Truxtun Avenue. No fee. Web site www.bakersfieldtrackclub.com or 203-4196 or 391-7080.
SUNDAY 2/10
Piano Performance, with brothers Christopher and Johnathon Smith, as part of the Fred and Beverly Dukes Concert Series, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Free. 327-1609.
Robin Trower, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $30. Web site www.vallitix.com or 322-5200.
MONDAY 2/11
One Book, One Bakersfield, panel discussion with moderator Dr. Christopher Meyers, 7 p.m., CSUB, Multi-Purpose Room, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Web site www.onebookonebakersfield.com or 654-2555.
TUESDAY 2/12
Condors vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $23. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
Women’s Night, come and learn basic bike mechanics, 6 p.m., Bike Bakersfield, 1708 Chester Ave. Web site www.bikebakersfield.org or 321-9247.
WEDNESDAY 2/13
An Evening with Merle Haggard, doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $40 to $100. Web site www.vallitix.com or 322-5200.
THURSDAY 2/14
Cloris! Performed by Cloris Leachman, One Woman Show, 8 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $25. Web site www.vallitix.com or 322-5200.
Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $20 to $103. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 322-2525.
Noontime Organ Recital, with Jim Page, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 861-6020.
Painting by Candlelight, enjoy candlelight and sweets while creating a treasured memento of your date, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Web site www.bakersfield.colormemine.com or 664-7366.
FRIDAY 2/15
22nd annual Bakersfield Home & Garden Show, 1 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. $7; 12 and under free; parking $3. Web site www.ggshows.com or 800-655-0655.
CA Life Oratory Contest, Stem cell research is becoming an increasingly important issue. How should the president address this issue? This is your chance to share your opinion and have a chance to win up to $600, Regional contest takes place, 7 p.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. Finals will be March 8 in Fresno. Contestants must be between the ages of 16-20 years. For complete contest rules or to register, go to www.calife.net or call 634-0456.
CSUB Casino Night in the Islands, a night of Las Vegas style gaming, great food and the chance to bid on fabulous auction items, 6 to 11 p.m., CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. 654-3473.
FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “Once,” 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. Web site www.flics.org or call 325-4815.
One Book, One Bakersfield, with The Empty Space players will perform dramatic readings from “Fast Food Nation” and “Chew On This,” 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4001 California Ave. Review www.onebookonebakersfield.com or 631-2575.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice, with Sasha Cohen and other Olympic champions, 7:30 p.m., The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25 to $110. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 322-2525.
SATURDAY 2/16
CSUB Roadrunners vs. Long Beach State, men’s basketball, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $9 to $25. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or call 322-2525.
Kern River Valley Hiking Club, Whiskey Flat Trail and Bull Run Falls, leave 9 a.m., meet at the end of Burlando Road on the west side of Kernville. Bring lunch and adequate water. Dress appropriately. Web site www.lakeisabella.net/hiking or 778-3453.
Local Drop-Off for “E-Waste,” Kern County Fair and BARC are teaming up to take old computers, televisions and other unusable or unwanted electronic items, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, South P Parking Lot, 1142 S. P St. Open to public. 833-4917.
Romantic & Contemporary Pieces, with Dr. Yulia Kozlova and friends, 8 p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 654-2156.
Valentine’s Super Love Jam, featuring The Manhattans, The Persuaders, Evelyn, MC Magic, Sophia Maria, Amanda Perez, The Delegation, and The Fuzz, 8 p.m., the theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25 to $35. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or 322-2525.
WEDNESDAY 2/20
An evening with Blue Cheer, 7:30 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $15. 324-2557.
Bakersfield Jam vs. Fort Wayne, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $5 to $100. Web site www.bakersfieldjam.com or 716-4526.
One Book, One Bakersfield, panel discussion with faculty members and community experts exploring themes of “Fast Food Nation,” 7 p.m., Bakersfield College, Grace Van Dyke Bird Library, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free. 395-4461.
THURSDAY 2/21
CSUB Roadrunners vs. Cal State Northridge, woman’s basketball, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $6 to $25. Web site www.gorunners.com or call 654-BLUE.
Digital Underground, with special guest Seed, 8 p.m., Fishlips Bar & Grill, 1517 18th St. $20. 324-2557.
Noontime Organ Recital, with Alan K. Rogers, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 861-6020.
FRIDAY 2/22
CSUB Roadrunners vs. Texas Pan American, men’s basketball, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $9 to $25. Web site www.ticketmaster.com or call 322-2525.
School House Rock Live!, part of a historic partnership that promotes the arts for people with disabilities with the cast featuring people with developmental disabilities playing the major roles, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $10 adults; $5 students/seniors. Web site www.spotlighttheatreandcafe.com or call 634-0692.
SATURDAY 2/23
Baby Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $5; 10 and under free; parking $3. 319-1226.
Condors vs. Stockton Thunder, 7 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $25. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
CSUB Roadrunners vs. Texas Pan American, women’s basketball, 7 p.m. Saturday, CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $6 to $25. Web site www.gorunners.com or call 654-BLUE.
Street Teams, opportunity to reach the hurting and needy parts of our community with food, love and prayer, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Shack, 1326 30th St. Web site www.jesusshack.com or call 324-0638.
SUNDAY 2/24
Condors vs. Fresno Falcons, 2 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10 to $23. Web site www.bakersfieldcondors.com or 324-7825.
New Directions Concert, 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 323-7928.
Tehachapi Community Orchestra, with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, 4 p.m., Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road, Tehachapi. Free admission. 821-7511 or www.tehachapiorchestra.com.
TUESDAY 2/26
One Book, One Bakersfield, “Fast Food Economics” presentation and Q & A with S. Aaron Hedge, Ph.D, 7 p.m., Russo’s, 9000 Ming Ave. Web site www.1b1b.com or 665-4686.
The Brothers Four, 7:30 p.m., The theater at Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. 326-0838.
THURSDAY 2/28
Noontime Organ Recital, with Paul Tepker, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 2216 17th Street & B. 861-6020.
FRIDAY 2/29
12th annual Autism Awareness Conference, for parents, teachers, professionals and individuals, featuring Robert Koegel, Ph.D, author of “Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism” and Lynn Kern Koegel, Ph.D, clinical director of Autism Services at the Koegel Autism Center, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Ave. Hosted by the Kern Autism Network. $50; $85 nonmembers. Includes breakfast, lunch, handouts and certificate. Web site www.kernautism.org or 588-4235 or 342-6566.
CSUB Chamber Music Concert, 8 p.m. Friday, CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $10; $5 students/seniors. 654-2156.
FLICS International Cinema Society, presents “After The Wedding,” 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $5. Web site www.flics.org or call 325-4815.
One Book, One Bakersfield, “Leaping for Life,” for preschoolers and their parents with activities that promote health and nutrition, 10 a.m. to noon, Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave. 322-0541.
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, “No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series,” 7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. Tickets $20 to $25, available at World Records. 831-3100.
Xtreme Paintball Sports League Tournament, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. Admission free; parking $3; open to public. 714-719-9011.
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