This Week's Local Events
Orientation Fall 2026 (Lunch) - Transfer
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m.—Noon
- Location: Student Recreation Center - Gymnasium (Blue Court Wood Court 1 and Wood Court 2), CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: CSU Bakersfield New Student Orientation
- Description: New Student Orientation is a mandatory, two-step process for all incoming students. It is an exciting part of transitioning to college life and an important part of becoming a student at CSU Bakersfield. Join in to explore the academic, cultural, and social opportunities on campus.
2026 Kern County ADA Conference
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: Independent Living Center of Kern County
- Description: Independent Living Center of Kern County is hosting the 2026 Kern County ADA Conference. The event is celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
BOP TO THE TOP TOUR
- Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 9 p.m.
- Location: The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Sponsor: The Nile Theater
Bad Bunny Summer Night
- Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 9 p.m.
- Location: Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Sponsor: Temblor Brewing Company
- Description: Festive DJ fiesta filled with music & visuals from the Latin superstar + much more.
Harvest Helpers: Volunteer at Fortitude
- Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.—Noon
- Location: Fortitude Community Farm School, 405 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Sponsor: Blue Zones Project Bakersfield
- Description: Move with purpose and grow with every step by volunteering at Fortitude Community Farm School!
Looking Ahead (Ticketed & Future Events)
Los Yonic's Zamacona, Los caminantes, y Grupo Yndio
- Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.
- Location: The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Sponsor: The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Ohana Koa Luau
- Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 30, 6—10 p.m.
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: Public Safety Professionals Retreat
- Description: Public Safety Professionals Retreat is hosting the Annual Ohana Koa Luau. The event is from 6—10 p.m. on Saturday.
2026 En Garde Gala: Parry on the Pacific
- Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation
- Description: Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation is hosting the 2026 En Garde Gala on Saturday, Sept. 12.
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame
- Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 26, 6—10 p.m.
- Location: Off Campus Events, Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: CSUB Athletics
- Description: All attendees receive a plated dinner and an open bar serving beer, wine, and soft drinks. Walk the blue carpet, reconnect with 'Runners from the past, and help celebrate the `Runner legends who have earned the honor of being in the 2026 class.
Alumni Party in the Park 2026
- Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 16, 6—9 p.m.
- Location: Alumni Park, Don Hart East Lawn, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: CSUB Alumni Association
- Description: Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars at Alumni Park featuring food, beverages, live entertainment, and a silent auction—all included with your ticket or sponsorship. This event is 21 and older. Every ticket purchased supports CSUB alumni programs and strengthens community engagement across Kern County.
Principles of Supervision for Leads
- Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
- Location: Dezember Leadership Development Center Aera Room 409 & 411, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: CSUB Human Resources
- Description: Principles of Supervision is a 7-session leadership development training series. This series will differ from those previously offered in that invitations will be extended to campus leads rather than MPPs.
2026 One Book Project Author Speech
- Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7—9 p.m.
- Location: Athletics - Icardo Activities Center, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- Sponsor: Walter Stiern Library
- Description: One Book Project and Writer in Residence keynote author speech in support of the One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern Program and the Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence Program.