• Santa’s Second Saturday

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Santa's Second Saturday  Hosted by the Arts Council of Kern Part of Holiday on 18th Street Celebrate the season during Santa's Second Saturday, a festive daytime shopping experience hosted by […]

  • Carol-Oke; Cowboy Christmas Karaoke

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Carol-oke Cowboy Christmas Karaoke Get ready to saddle up and sing your heart out at our Carol-oke Cowboy Christmas Karaoke, happening Friday, December 19th at the Arts Council of Kern! This […]

  • Cutting Edge: Art off the Wall

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    An Art Gallery dedicated to the alternative, metalworks and sculptural arts.

  • March First Friday ArtWalk

    First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly community market where local artists, artisans, and vendors set up booths at our location to showcase and sell their handmade artwork, crafts, and specialty goods. It’s a lively evening of shopping, creativity, and connection—giving the community a chance to support local makers and discover unique, one-of-a-kind finds.

  • Cultivate Kern

    Cultivate Kern is a free, hands-on workshop series designed to strengthen nonprofit leaders, arts and culture organizations, schools, libraries, grassroots groups, and civic leaders across Kern County. Through arts-based strategies and practical tools, the program helps organizations build capacity, diversify funding, strengthen leadership, and move from survival to sustainability. Featuring interactive sessions, peer networking, and […]

  • Reigning Cats and Dogs – SUBMISSION DEADLINE

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Reigning Cats and Dogs is a playful and heartwarming exhibition celebrating our favorite furry companions. Featuring pet-inspired artwork by talented local artists from across Kern County, the gallery highlights a […]

  • Second Saturday with Cutting Edge

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Second Saturday is our monthly morning-to-afternoon community market, held from 9 AM to 1 PM, where local vendors fill our building with handcrafted goods, art, and unique finds. This month’s event also marks the closing celebration of Cutting Edge, featuring a special skateboard performance by Richard Valle that adds an energetic, creative twist to the […]

  • Reigning Cats and Dogs

    Arts Council of Kern - 18th Street 1020 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Reigning Cats and Dogs is a playful and heartwarming exhibition celebrating our favorite furry companions. Featuring pet-inspired artwork by talented local artists from across Kern County, the gallery highlights a variety of styles and mediums that capture the charm and personality of cats and dogs. The celebration will also include a lively Pet Parade, inviting […]

  • April First Friday ArtWalk

    First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly community market where local artists, artisans, and vendors set up booths at our location to showcase and sell their handmade artwork, crafts, and specialty goods. It’s a lively evening of shopping, creativity, and connection—giving the community a chance to support local makers and discover unique, one-of-a-kind finds.

  • Night In Tuscany

    Night in Tuscany is an elegant Italian-inspired evening celebrating art, culture, and community. Guests will enjoy delicious Italian cuisine, fine wine, and the stunning setting of Seven Oaks Country Club […]

  • May First Friday ArtWalk

    First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly community market where local artists, artisans, and vendors set up booths at our location to showcase and sell their handmade artwork, crafts, and specialty […]