HAPPENINGS
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First Wednesday, special events and refreshments, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $4 nonmembers. 323-7219.
Mardi Gras Gala, benefiting The Bakersfield Art Association, dancing, silent and live auction, costume contest, 6:30 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $80. MardiGrasGala. com.
First Friday, featuring live music, art openings, specialty shops, galleries and boutiques, artists will set up their artwork, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown Arts District. 6349598.
16th annual Casino Night & Auction, includes dinner, 5:30 p.m., CSUB Icardo Center, $35 pre-sale; $40 at the door. Must be 21 to attend. gorunners.com or 654-3473.
Black History: A Historical Celebration, hosted by African American Network of Kern County; discover black history in Kern County, 2 to 5 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. 323-9442.
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WEEK 1
Can’t-miss events in March
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Early California History Day, costumed docent-led tours, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Kern County Museum. $10; $9 seniors/students 13 to 17; $8 children 6 to 12; $7, children 3 to 5; free for children under 3. 852-5000.
Mariachi Festival, 7:30 p.m., Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $40 to $75. vallitix. com or 322-5200.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance, music by Prisoners of Love, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Hall, 1718 17th St. $10 for you and a guest. 747-1628.
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Thur. 17
Sat. 19
Darryl Worley, 7 p.m., Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. $27.50 to $35.50. vallitix.com or call 322-5200.
St. Patrick’s Day Party, with No DUH (No Doubt Tribute Band), doors open at 6 p.m., B. Ryder’s, 7401 White Lane. $7. 397-7304.
Second annual MS Service Day in Bakersfield. If you would like to volunteer or if you or someone you know has MS and has work that needs to be done call 321-9512. nationalmssociety.org/cal
WEEK 4
Fri. 25 10th annual Golf Tournament, registration and lunch, 11 a.m., shotgun at 12:30 p.m., Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale Ave. Proceeds benefit Kern County Burn Survivors Trust Fund. 888-805-2567.
WEEK 5
Thurs. 31
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The Pink Floyd Experience, 7:30 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $25 to $48 plus fee. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Bakersfield Life
March 2011