Happy Friday! Woohoo we made it to the weekend!! This brief dives into all things weekend and a couple of extras!

Today’s brief includes:

• 📣Black History Month Parade

• 🐟Another Recall

• 🎤🎶Weekend Festivities

• 🎭Screen Actor Guild Awards

• 🍔Best of Bakersfield

• 🗓️ Future Events

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 71°☀️ | Saturday - 71°☀️ | Sunday - 75°☀️

Brief Update…

Black History Parade

The 20th annual Black American History Parade kicks off Saturday at 10am at the intersection of 21st and V Street, celebrating Black History Month with the theme "Where Unity Resides, Our Community Thrives." The free event includes soul food, heritage awards, live music, and entertainment until 3pm, hosted by the Bakersfield Black American History Parade Committee.

source: bakersfield.com

🐟Recall Alert - Tuna

Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling canned tuna due to a packaging defect that could lead to botulism contamination. Affected products were sold at major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Trader Joe’s. Consumers should not use them and can return them for a refund or replacement. No illnesses have been reported.

source: silive.com

📖Bookmobile is Back📖

The Kern County Library’s Bookmobile is returning, bringing books, free Wi-Fi, and resources to residents who can't visit a library. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Feb. 20 at Green Acres Park. Weekly stops are scheduled across Kern County.

Additionally, the Wilson Branch Library has reopened after renovations, with a grand opening set for March 20.

Bookmobile’s Weekly Schedule:

Wednesdays:

• 9:00 – 10:30am – Greenacres Park 2014 Calloway Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312

• 11:30am – 1:00pm – Edison Middle School 721 Edison Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93307

• 2:30 – 4:00pm – Orangewood Elementary 9600 Eucalyptus Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93306

Thursdays:

• 2:00 – 3:30pm – Greenfield Park 325 Audrey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Saturdays:

• 9:00 – 10:30am – Panorama Park 300 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305

• 11:30am – 1:00pm – Hart Park Hart Park, Bakersfield, CA 93308

• 2:30 – 4:00pm – Polo Park 11801 Noriega Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312

This Weekend

• Bored Teachers Comedy Tour - 2/21 - The Fox Theater

  • Bored Teachers' "The Struggle is Real!" Comedy Tour is back with all-new material. Known for viral videos, a top-ranked podcast, and sold-out shows in 49 states, they bring humor to over 150,000 teachers. Their stand-up resonates with anyone who’s ever been in a classroom, making it a must-see comedy event.

• Asterisk Run Club 5k - 2/22 - starts at UpMarket

• Black History Month Parade - 2/22 - 21st/V Street

🎙️Live Music🎶

Friday, 2/21

• 7pm - Belmont at Temblor Brewing Co.

• 7pm - Dub Seeds at Chuys Baja Grill

Saturday, 2/22

• 7pm - Tex Pistols at Chuys Baja Brill

Sunday, 2/23

• 10:30am - Live Music Brunch in Wall Street Alley Downtown

  • Jerry’s Pizza Pub invites you to enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with a mimosa or soft drink for $25 from 10am to 1pm. Live music runs from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Outdoor seating and great weather await! Reservations recommended—call 661-633-1000. Arrive on time, as reservations are held for only 15 minutes.

🎭31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, the final major event before the Oscars, airs Sunday at 5pm on Netflix. Hosted by Kristen Bell, the show honors top film and TV performances. “Wicked” leads film nominations, while “Shōgun” dominates TV. Winners could hint at Oscar favorites.

source: msn.com

Events

• Girl Girl Girl Street Fair - 3/1 - Jerry’s Pizza

  • Calling all Girl businesses! Come together for a vendor street fair!

• Boots in the Park - 3/7 - Bakersfield Sports Village

• Chicago the Musical - 3/17 - Mechanics Bank Theater

• AKC Dog Show - 3/27-3/30 - KC Fairgrounds

• Bakersfield Marathon - 3/30 - Kern County Museum

• Haggard Boxcar Music Festival - 4/5 - KC Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food Brief

Best of Bakersfield - Burger Edition

Kid Brief

Events

• 3/1 - Kids Vendor Fest at Jerry's Pizza & Pub

• 3/13 - Moms Night Out – Belcourt Village

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