Datebook: What's happening in April
April 1
Condors vs. Abbotsford Canucks, 6:30 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $65 (plus fees); axs.com.
April 4
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo, doors open at 6:30 p.m., the event starts at 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 5, Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $16 to $81; dignityhealtharena.com.
Sugaray Rayford, with opener Jimmy Johnson, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2815 F St. $45. 661-325-1982.
Kash'd Out, with SensaMotion, 8 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $19.06; ticketweb.com.
Felipe Esparza, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2002 H St. $41.18 to $76.41; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 5
Haggard Boxcar Festival, 4 p.m., Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $75 to $103.95; bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
Bakersfield Sikh Women's Association 5K Walk/Run, theme of "A Walk for Resilience," with free wellness screening, exhibit booths, face painting, henna and more, registration 7 to 8:15 a.m., walk/run 8:30 a.m., Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Highway. $35 (plus fee), $15 for those 13 and younger; sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Bakersfield/BSWA5k.
29th annual Stockdale High Outdoor Comic Book & Collectible Show, with special guests, vendors, cosplay and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stockdale High, 2800 Buena Vista Road.
Spring Soulstice, with Crimson Skye, Tragic Prince, No Strings Attached, FIB and Finding Balance, 6 to 10 p.m., Lamplight Lounge (location to be revealed to ticket holders). $20; eventbrite.com.
Sierra Club Breakfast Program, "The Kern Gateway Trail: It Needs Our Support," with Leah Carter. 8:15 to 10 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. $20, $10 students and children. Reservations: joymonty@me.com.
Edible Schoolyard Kern County Plant Sale, with workshops, plants, food, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard, 6520 Buena Vista Road.
"Last Stop on Market Street," 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. April 5, noon and 2 p,m. April 6, Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $5, free for children 12 and younger; csub.edu/theatre/productions/season.shtml.
Ian Bagg, 7 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $38.16; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 6
"Peacock Party: 90 Plus Years in Hart Park," 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
April 7
32nd annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament, check-in 9:15 a.m, shotgun start 10 a.m., Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave. $2,000 for a team of four, includes golf, lunch, afternoon reception, tee prizes and swag; sponsorships also available at linksforlife.org/linksevents; all proceeds support Links for Life programs and services.
Cults & Classics: "Clueless," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 200 H St. $5; bakersfieldlive.com.
William Kinderman, guest artist recital, featuring Soo-Yeon Park on piano, 7:30 p.m., Dore Arena Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students, free parking in Lot C; csub.edu/music.
April 9
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2002 H St. $58.11 to $115.77; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 10
The Highwaymen, tribute to Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $60 to $65; 661-864-1701 or bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
April 11
Season of Changes, with CSUB Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m, Dore Theatre, Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway. $12, $7 seniors (60 and older), free for CSUB students, free parking in Lot C; csub.edu/music.
Condors vs. San Diego Gulls, 7 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $19 to $65 (plus fees); axs.com.
April 12
Hart Park Cleanup, 10 a.m., starts at Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Andres and Moondough, 7 p.m., Temblor Brewing Co., 3200 Buck Owens Blvd. $23.18; ticketweb.com.
Courageous Kids Climbing, free climbing event for those with special needs, visually challenged/blind, hearing impaired/deaf, burn survivors and wounded warriors of all ages, 10 a.m. to noon, Action Sports, 9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 400. Free but waiver required; email courageouskidsclimbing@gmail.com to complete paperwork.
April 13
Kris Tiner & Cathlene Pineda Duo, part of the Dukes Concert Series, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Donations accepted at the door.
"Flowers & Pollinators: Nature at Work," with Isabel Stierle, 2 p.m. Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
Moonshine Bandits, 8 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $31.84; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 16
The Quest for the Trout's Sign, with Mike McCoy and Paul Lopez, 6 p.m., Watson Transportation Building, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. Free to attend.
Reflections, doors open at 4 p.m., event at 6 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Free but "love' offerings accepted. RSVP at reflectionsforwomen.org.
April 17
Los Lobos, 7:30 p.m., World Records, 2815 F St. $75. 661-325-1982.
April 18
Shrek Rave, 18-and-older event, 9 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $22.27; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 19
Earth Day 661 Festival, with food, crafts, DJs and music, vendors, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Drive.
10th annual Mac and Cheese Fest, unlimited mac and cheese tastings, beer tastings, wine tastings, music and games, 2 to 6 p.m. Stramler Park, 4003 Chester Ave. $71.63, presale through March 30; $82.18, March 31 to April 18; $92.73, the day of the show; $134.94 for VIP, which includes a catered meal, private beer and wine sampling area with shorter lines, and private, air-conditioned restrooms. bakersfieldmacandcheesefest.com.
April 21
Cults & Classics: "Amadeus," 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 200 H St. $5; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 24
Bakersfield Women's Business Conference, "Embody the Royal You" with keynote speaker Lisa Nichols, workshops, networking and more, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $125 to $149 for premier, $175 to $195 for elite, $250 to $299 for VIP; tickets at bakersfieldwomen.org.
15th annual JJ's Legacy's Gala, 6 p.m., Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Highway. $200, $1600 for a table of eight; tickets at jjslegacy.org.
Peggy Darling Book Club, "Belonging," with facilitator Jill Fordyce, 5:30 p.m., Standard School in Pioneer Village, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. Free to attend.
Dr. Wu, Steely Dan tribute band, 7 p.m., Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St. $65 to 70; 661-864-1701 or bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com.
April 25
22nd annual Great American Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Drive. Sign up to volunteer at keepbakersfieldbeautiful.us.
Taft College Al Baldock Memorial Golf Classic, registration at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., Buena Vista Golf Course, 10256 Golf Course Road in Taft. $100, $400 per team, $20 for dinner and activities only. https://ct-prod-wp.taftcollege.edu/forms/golf-classic or 661-763-7829.
Teen Challenge of Kern County Top Sirloin BBQ, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Men's Ranch, 650 W. Riverside St., Shafter. $30, $300 for a table of 10, sponsorships start at $500; teenchallenge.org/centers/kern-county/2025kcbbq or 661-399-2273 for tickets.
April 26
Garden Fest, with seminars, vendors, food trucks and more, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive. Free admission and free parking.
"Owl Pellet Dissection," with David Hanley. Hart Park, 2 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
April 27
Festival Juvenil Primaveral, with special guest Teocalli de Fresno, 5 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $25.84; axs.com.
Celebrating Earth Day, with outdoor exhibits (native tools and baskets, reptiles and more), noon to 4 p.m., Hart Park Nature Center, 8000 River Road.
April 29
Tom Green, 7:30 p.m., Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. $56.16; bakersfieldlive.com.
G-Eazy, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2002 H St. $51.40; bakersfieldlive.com.
April 30
Morrissey, 8:30 p.m., Fox Theater, 2002 H St. Sold-out show; bakersfieldlive.com.
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