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Bakersfield Events - Just for Kids
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (51+ words) Bakersfield Events - Just for Kids'Bakersfield.com Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Get Bakersfield.com's top local, sports, entertainment, and opinion headlines via email each morning. Get the latest news, notes and analysis…...
This 'Dracula' dead and loving it at Empty Space
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (212+ words) Dr. Westfeldt (Tessa Ogles), right, prepares to open the coffin for Jonathan (Alex MItts), center, with stake ready, as Dr. Van Helsing (Jesus Fidel), left, and Lucy (Avery Gibson) observe in a scene from "Dracula: A Comedy of Terror," opening…...
Chaz Ebert Launches National Awards to Honor Acts of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness as Siskel & Ebert Approaches 50th Anniversary
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Chaz Ebert, Author, Humanitarian, and CEO of RogerEbert.com. CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2025-- Chaz Ebert'CEO of RogerEbert.com, humanitarian, film producer,…...
Comedy for a Cause to support local animals in need
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) There will be plenty of themed baskets and auction items up for grabs at Saturday's Comedy for a Cause fundraiser being put on by the Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation. Comedian and writer Brian Kiley will perform…...
Much ado about laughter for Kern Shakespeare Festival
4+ mon, 46+ min ago (243+ words) Directed by Cody Ganger, the comedy "All's Well That Ends Well" will be shown in repertory with "Much Ado." The play follows the wily but low-born Helena who cleverly snags Betram, the countess' son ... The 41st Kern Shakespeare Festival will present…...
Comedian Mike Epps to play Fox on Sept. 13
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (96+ words) It will be a good Day-Day in Bakersfield when Mike Epps plays the Fox Theater. The stand-up comedian and actor will perform Sept. 13 for an 18-and-older show at the downtown venue. It will be a good Day-Day in Bakersfield when…...
CESAREO GARASA: Brad Williams ready to bring laughs back to Bakersfield
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (301+ words) Comedian Brad Williams returns to the Fox Theater on Friday to kick off The Growth Spurt tour. When the excellent comedian Brad Williams returns to the Fox Theater on Friday, it will be to kick off his "Growth Spurt" tour....
Make 'Merry' at The Empty Space
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (261+ words) Do you want to know a secret? Anne Page (Paige Green), Mrs. Alice Ford (Angela Poncetta) and Mrs. Margaret Page (Julie Gaines) will share in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at The Empty Space. Let the good times roll with…...
CESAREO GARASA: Cope with comedy thanks to Paula Poundstone
10+ mon, 17+ hour ago (155+ words) For fans of 1990s stand-up comedy, chances are the image of Paula Poundstone " with her shoulder-length hair, wearing her trademark tie in combination with some manner of suit blazer or vest, sitting on a wooden stool holding a microphone like she's…...
CESAREO GARASA: Donnell Rawlings set to bring laughs to The Well
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (276+ words) Fans of Dave Chappelle's insanely popular and still oft-quoted Comedy Central sketch comedy show 'Chappelle's Show' will surely be familiar with comedian Donnell Rawlings. Whether as the character Ashy Larry or for his expletive-ridden catchphrase that played over the end-title…...