Cope's Tackle & Rod Shop

Discover a community treasure at The Fox Theater. Enter a historic 1930s theater restored to its former glory, considered to be the crown jewel of performing arts and entertainment in downtown Bakersfield. Enjoy a performing arts stage and state-of-the-art movie theater that's featured performances by artists like Billy Idol, productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the Dos Equis Comedy Hour.

Step inside McMurphy's Irish Pub to enjoy the nightlife of a watering hole that's been around for 40 years. This bar boasts genuine Irish fun with, for sure, the coldest Guinness, of course, Hefenweizen, Heineken, and Newcastle beer on tap, along with six domestic beers and thirty different bottled beers from all over the world. Cheers!

Learning is fun for children at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Museum in Bakersfield. Children like to role play at a bank, a library, and veterinarians office to learn about different careers in their community at Kid City; kids can also discover their artistic talents at Art Safari. You'll find dozens of interactive exhibits at this one-of-a-kind museum.

Enjoy bowling at the AMF Westchester Lanes in Bakersfield. Meet your friends or make new ones when you get together to eat, drink and go bowling. You'll have plenty of fun bowling strikes and eating and drinking at the Laneside Grill. You're sure to enjoy some of the best recreation and entertainment value in the city.