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Every Wednesday in June 2026 — Matinee & Evening Screenings

After two successful premieres, Kern Oil is officially coming to Studio Movie Grill every Wednesday throughout June 2026. Matinee and evening screenings available — seats are limited.

A Night to Remember at the Fox Theater

The energy was undeniable at the historic Fox Theater as Kern Oil officially premiered in Taft, California. The crowd showed up strong for a night that celebrated Kern County's oil heritage.

Full Schedule, Ticket Prices & Special Opening Day Event

Kern Oil announces an exclusive month-long screening series at Studio Movie Grill Bakersfield — every Wednesday in June with matinee ($12) and evening ($15) showings. Special opening event on June 3.

After Strong Bakersfield Response, the Film Comes to Oil Country

After an incredible Bakersfield premiere, Kern Oil is heading to Taft — the heart of California oil country. Tickets are now available for the Taft premiere.

An On the Porch Exclusive With Bakersfield News Anchor Gabriela Rosales

Emmy Award-winning journalist and KGET-17 morning anchor Gabriela Rosales opens up about resilience, motherhood, grief, and finding unexpected peace in Bakersfield.

The Unstoppable Life of Kern Magazine's April Spotlight Honoree, Cooper the Pilot

Adopted from South Korea at four years old, Cooper the Pilot became a licensed aviator, wing-walker, Mrs. United States, and founder of the Hangar 22 scholarship — all while calling Kern County home.

An On the Porch Exclusive with Sylvia Gutierrez

Kern County aesthetician Sylvia Gutierrez never planned on becoming a mother. Then COVID arrived, a baby needed someone, and a Thanksgiving realization changed the entire direction of her life.

An On The Porch Exclusive With Filmmaker Rickey Bird Jr.

Rickey Bird Jr. works the rigs by day and calls "action" by night. His documentary Kern Oil — funded out of pocket, built grassroots — just premiered to nearly 1,000 people at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.

An On The Porch Exclusive with D'Maurier and Janell Johnson

D'Maurier and Janell Johnson's Bakersfield love story started during the pandemic, on a park bench, with a chicken crossing the road. Today they're youth pastors, podcasters, and proof that timing — and laughter — are everything.