Happy Wednesday! Happy to be back and in the full swing of things. Hope you missed us because we missed you! April has been hot (weather) and eventful so let’s hope it continues that trend.

Today’s brief includes:

• 🚨New Brewing Co. Alert

• 🎬Marketplace News

• 🛋️Bulk Drop-Off

• 🤘🏻Now Hiring

• 📆Future Events

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Wednesday - 83°☀️ | Thursday - 88°☀️ | Friday - 86°☀️

Brief Update

🍻New Pub in Town🍕

Centro Cali Brewing, a new restaurant-bar and brewpub, is opening in downtown Bakersfield at 19th and Q streets, in the former In Your Wildest Dreams shop. Founded by James Tyson, the venue aims to revitalize Eastchester with craft beer, house-made pasta, burgers, and Neapolitan pizza. The building underwent major renovations to support its new purpose, and the team hopes to help turn the area into a vibrant destination for both locals and visitors. Check out Centro Cali Brewing’s Instagram.

source: kget.com

🎬Edwards to get a Facelift!

Regal Edwards Cinemas in The Marketplace is undergoing major upgrades, including reclining seats, enhanced sound and visuals, and revamped concessions. Chosen as one of only 10 Regal locations nationwide for improvements, the theater—open since 1997—aims to stay competitive post-COVID. Despite past closure rumors, officials confirm it’s here to stay. Plans to be announced this summer based on community feedback.

source: turnto23.com

🛋️Large Item Drop-Off

Bakersfield will host a large item drop-off event Saturday, 4/12, from 8 a.m. to noon at Riverlakes Ranch Park. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, and electronics; however, hazardous materials and refrigerant items are not allowed.

source: bakersfield.com

🤘🏻Hard Rock Hiring Soon

Hard Rock Tejon Casino remains on track to open in late 2025 despite recent market turmoil. Hiring begins with management roles in May and June, followed by general hiring from July through September. Officials aim to hire at least 50% locally. A recent event at Bakersfield College attracted over 450 attendees and focused on vendor partnerships and community involvement, not job applications. Once positions are posted, applicants can apply at Gotoworkhappy.com.

source: turnto23.com

Events

• Drive-in Movie (Moana 2) - 4/11 - Cherry Acres ($25 per vehicle)

• Bakersfield Bar Hop - 4/17 - Downtown Bakersfield

• Mac & Cheese Fest - 4/19 - Location TBD

• Rio Bravo’s 2nd Annual Car Show - 4/25 - Cherry Acres

• Mud Factor - 4/26 - Kern County Raceway Park

• Spring Concerts - Starting 5/1 - The Marketplace

  • The Marketplace in Bakersfield will host free spring concerts every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., starting May 1 through June 26.

• 3^rd annual Give Big at the Park - 5/3 - The Park at River Walk

• Lil Wayne Concert - 5/10 - Dignity Health Arena

• Mother’s Day Run - 5/11 - River Walk

• Luke Bryan - 5/17 - Sillect Farms in Shafter

• Lightning in a Bottle - 5/21-5/25 - Buena Vista Lake

• Wiz Khalifa - 6/11 - Fox Theater

  • Tickets go on sale 4/4 at 10am

• Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Comedy Show - 6/20 - Fox Theater

• Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - 10/11 - The Fox Theater

Kid Brief

• 4/10 - Egg Hunt for the Visually Impaired - 301 East 4th Street

  • The Bakersfield Police Department will host its annual beeping egg hunt for blind and visually impaired children on April 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.

• 4/12 - Monster Truck Wars - KC Fairgrounds

• 4/25 - Movie in the Park “A Bug’s Life” - River Walk Ampitheater (free)

Countdown

• 11 days until Easter

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