If understanding the biases and expectations of identity in modern life is complicated for adults, it’s even more so for teenagers. Some creative students put pen (or brush or other tools) to their chosen medium to interpret those ideas for “Deconstructing the Lens: Selections from the Stude…

Chances are you’ll never don a Nudie suit — made famous by American tailor Nudie Cohn — but you can feel almost as stylish with a bandana inspired by the designer available at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

A play about robots presented on Zoom? We are definitely in the modern age, and you have a chance to take part. Auditions for Bakersfield College's production of "R.U.R." will take place on Aug. 5 and 6.

When it came to starting her latest mural, artist Minami Marina Perales knew color was going to make all the difference.

What do an artist, a masseuse and a room full of art lovers have in common? They'll all be at An Evening with Art Sherwyn, being held Thursday at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Feed me, Seymour! The hardworking team at East Bakersfield High School is ready to plant you in your seat for its production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” the school’s first live theatrical production since the shutdown.

Those familiar with the work of The CCircle, a local troupe rooted in the techniques of acting teacher Michael Chekov, might be surprised by its latest production opening Friday at Stars Playhouse.

Many in Bakersfield are flocking to movie theaters to enjoy some entertainment but live theater is offering the big screen a run for its money. After a 16-month break from mainstage shows, Stars Theatre Restaurant returns this weekend with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "A Grand Night for Singing."

Parents looking for ways to engage their young readers should get ready to dance this summer with the return of Books in Motion.

It’ll be an offer you can’t refuse when “The Mobfather” calls on you to attend the new show at Gaslight Melodrama.

Amid all the deals and discounts at the Outlets at Tejon, there's a bigger design now at work. Bird Dog Arts, which opens Friday, is bringing an immersive arts experience to the retail space.

It seems this summer has been an especially hot one, even just two weeks in. If you'd like to stay cool at home but still enjoy the art, check out these First Friday offerings. 

Some projects start with grand plans, but in the case of the "Dreams" mural in Shafter, it started with a simple observation.

The story of a group of impoverished artists struggling to find love and acceptance while in the midst of a pandemic could be ripped from the headlines today. It's also the premise of the wildly popular musical that will mark Ovation Theatre's return to live performances after shuttering las…

We're still a few weeks away from the official start of summer but as far as our weather is concerned, the heat is on. Of course, that means it's the season in which we find ourselves looking for fun activities that allow us to stay inside with the AC on. Luckily art lovers still have a chan…

Believe it or not, no one may be more excited that Art After Dark is back in person than the Bakersfield Museum of Art staff themselves.

Do you have a passion for the arts and the desire to help them flourish in Kern County? Well then there may be a new job in your future.

We've all had a lot to process over the last year and, for some, that effort has been a creative one. That's certainly the case for the graduating seniors from Cal State Bakersfield's Department of Art and Art History, whose work is currently on display in an exhibition at the Bakersfield Mu…

Good news for local theaters fans: The show is going on. Most of the community theaters have announced their plans for their latest seasons on the stage.

Where would Mama Tosca face off against Johnny Rocket? According to the Gaslight Melodrama, "It All Happened in Haggin Oaks."

Art is a way for creatives to share their passions, which can include their memories and the causes they support. This month's exhibits and activities run the gamut with plenty to interest viewers.

School’s still in session but many parents are already looking for how to occupy their children this summer. For budding artists, MAKE Bakersfield has just the thing: summer workshops exploring different methods of art for two different age groups.

Christmas has come early this year for fans of circus-style acts of daring. Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular will bring its high-flying theatrics to Mechanics Bank Theater on Nov. 14.

Love comes in many forms and Shakespeare had a take on all of them. Bakersfield Community Theatre's upcoming virtual production "Crazy Love from Shakespeare" explores those fictional relationships.

Every pandemic birthday celebration hits a little bit different and such is the case for Shakespeare. The Empty Space, which plans a Shakespeare production each April in honor of the famed playwright, had to get more creative this year, launching "Bard in Your Yard."

Simply coming out of a trying year like 2020 may feel like accomplishment enough, but leave it to artists to go a step further. The Bakersfield Museum of Art's Visual Arts Festival, which debuts online Friday, highlights some of the creativity that sprung over the last year.

Bakersfield City Ballet misses you, Bakersfield. And chances are you miss them too. Luckily the upcoming Pints En Pointe fundraiser is aiming to bring everyone together for an afternoon of dance and community support.

Ballerina Tiler Peck is back in New York but her local ties are still strong. 

Those seeking an artist's unique perspective can tune in Thursday evening for a conversation with L.A.-based artist Patrick Michael Ballard.

Based on the positive response to its Drive-In Live! last month, The Empty Space will host another socially distant outdoor performance in May. To fill out its roster, the show's coordinators are seeking performers of all kinds for the show.

The Hub of Bakersfield has certainly been busy the past few weeks. It has artists hard at work in Old Town Kern, just named other artists selected for another project and announced an upcoming virtual historical happy hour.

As we continue in a less-restrictive tier, this month’s First Friday is closer to what we have come to expect with art to see and things to do.

Art lovers rejoice: The Bakersfield Museum of Art will reopen to the public on Tuesday.

Over the past year, we've all learned to connect remotely with the wonders of technology. But in the mid-20th century, good old-fashioned snail mail was still keeping people in touch. That low-tech relationship is at the heart of "Dear Anne, From Nina," being presented on Zoom through Bakers…

No dust has settled on the pointe shoes of Bakersfield-born ballerina Tiler Peck during this pandemic. Still, this week may be a record for the renowned dancer who has two projects launching online, including a livestream performance at the Fox Theater on Friday.

Artists should get all their ducks in a row: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking original artwork for its 2021-2022 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.

While many of us are well-acquainted with battling Zoom fatigue and other work-at-home technical issues, there's a more thrilling fight brewing in the digital realm. Cal State Bakersfield's is bringing "She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms" to your screens this weekend with battles, dancing an…

We’ve heard a lot of talk about the royals lately but what about the monarchies of Kern County? Gaslight Melodrama takes a fun fairy-tale approach to its latest show, “The Duchess of Delano,” which opens this weekend.

Consider an escape from everyday life with “Infinity Boundless,” a completely original piece from local troupe The CCircle that will be held outside Stars Playhouse in northwest Bakersfield.

Although its doors are still closed to the public, the Bakersfield Museum of Art remains fully engaged with the community. It will participate in Second Saturday this weekend, opening its sculpture garden to visitors and releasing the latest episode of its podcast.

Looking for a little more magic in your everyday life? Check out next week's Celebrities of Magic performance at the Gaslight Melodrama.

If you've maxed out on streaming programming and aren't ready to pick up another book, take heart. Stories on the Sidewalk, a walking tour bringing Kern County's history to life, returns this month for two days of entertaining local tales in downtown Bakersfield.

As we head into warmer weather, thoughts of flowers spring to mind. The Bakersfield Art Association has blooms in abundance in its new show on display at its Art Center.

The Empty Space is inviting you to its drive-in but there’s no movie on the schedule. Instead the Oak Street theater is setting up an outdoor stage for a variety performance that people can enjoy from the comfort of their vehicle.

With local public art in bloom these days, it's a welcome addition for The Hub of Bakersfield's latest Cash for the Arts program, which will provide artists the chance to use their skills to beautify our community.

As we're all still processing life in a pandemic, leave it to the artists to create something beautiful as a result. The Bakersfield Art Association is featuring two artists who offer creative respites from the current day to day.

The pandemic may still keep local museums closed but it won’t stop art lovers. For its winter exhibitions, the Bakersfield Museum of Art will open them with its first-ever online premiere.

In a world with a lot of uncertainty and stress, it's a respite to find something a bit whimsical. Such is the case with Bubble Pop Gallery's current Le Fae Virtual Art Show, which runs through the month.

Coming off a year of Zoom meetings and constant digital updates, people may not want to turn to a screen to experience art. Yet it’s that inundation of information in a year packed with a pandemic, politics and protest that makes "Safetyfirst&Fantasies_BLOCKCHAIN" such a timely piece. Th…

With so much uncertainty in the world, who couldn't use a good laugh these days? The Gaslight Melodrama has that and more with its latest show, "The Good, The Bad & The Funny," which opens Friday.