Labor Day weekend kicks off at House of Wax with the powerhouse double bill of San Diego ghost punks Hauntu and If It Kills You, Bakersfields’s premier post hardcore outfit.

house of crafts returns friday august 28th 2026 from 6pm-8pm. this month we will Be summoning our familiars and creating stuffed felt friends in their image!

you can choose between a toad, crow, owl, cat, bat, fox or wolf. please be sure specify on the rsvp form which you’d like to conjure!

We will also be joined by our dear friend Cozy Cove Bakery who will be selling some delicious sweet treats!

$20 per person saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. fill out the RSVP form RIGHT HERE!

Goth Night returns Friday August 7th at Westlane Brewing! Join DJ Luna Void and the House of Wax crew for a curated all vinyl set of Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave and Dark Synth Pop.

6PM-9PM | All Ages | Free to Attend (tips Encouraged)

house of crafts returns July 31st 2026 from 6pm-8pm. this month we will all be bead botanists, as we make potted plants out of beads and string. bring along your sweet tooth because we will once again be joined by cozy cove bakery and their tasty treats!

space is limited, so be sure to save your spot by rsvping right here!

$20 per person saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. be sure to write in which constellation you’d like to create when you rsvp.

House of Wax is excited to announce our very first Poetry/Spoken Word Open Mic event: "TALK TO STRANGERS"!

Participation is fully voluntary. There will be a sign-up sheet for those who would like speak. You can read us your personal work, or just read a poem you like!

The vent is free to attend, but donations are encouraged. Please bring along any of the follow to donate:

- Canned foods

- Toiletries

- Pads/Tampons

- Pantry Supplies (beans, rice, noodles, flour, etc.)

- Clean Clothes

- Diapers

- Cleaning Supplies

Join us as we listen to “Everything I Ever Saw”, the brand new record from The menzingers! We will have Giveaways for all in attendance, freebies for those who purchase the LP or CD, and raffled prizes!

This July 10th, House of Wax is going back to the cottage to celebrate the release of the Heated Rivalry soundtrack on vinyl and CD!

We'll be listening to the soundtrack as we give away freebies, raffle off prizes, play through some awesome activities (HR Bingo and Trivia!) and celebrate with other fans.

We will also be joined by our good friends from Treat Your Shelf bookstore, who will be selling books from the series at the event!

The soundtrack includes songs AND score from the series, collectible insert items and a new bonus track!

This event is FREE to attend, no purchase necessary.

house of crafts returns june 26th 2026 from 6pm-8pm. this month we will be making light-up constellation canvases! bring along your sweet tooth because we will once again be joined by cozy cove bakery and their tasty treats!

space is limited, so be sure to save your spot by rsvping right here!

$20 per person saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. be sure to write in which constellation you’d like to create when you rsvp.

The House of Wax crew will be spinning some records over at meadowbrook park for the Tehachapi wind festival, sat. June 13th. come by for kite flying, bounce houses, food trucks, sweet treats, game, crafts and other vendors!

Ridgecrest natives mercury transfer (Post-rock/shoegaze) are hitting the road with Bakersfield punk/post-hardcore outfit some gifts, and they’ll be performing live at house of wax on Saturday June 6th. presale tickets are available for sale right here, and in person at house of wax!

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE LISTENING PARTY | FRIDAY JUNE 5TH | 6PM | FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES

Death Cab have returned to their indie roots, signing to ANTI- Records for their 11th studio album "I Built You A Tower". Only makes sense for YOU to return to an indie - indie record store that is - to celebrate it!

June 5th at 6PM House of Wax will be hosting a Listening Party to welcome the return of DCFC. We'll have the album for sale, including the Indie Exclusive variant, and there will be giveaways and raffle prizes for those who attend!

Join us on Saturday May 9th for our first ever House of wax art show!

“Light Chaser: an exploration of visual language inspired by indie music” will feature the art of Cara Hanstein. each piece was inspired by a different song, and a curated playlist of each inspiration track will be available at the show. We encourage attendees to bring a pair of headphones to further immerse themselves in the art.

house of crafts returns! this month we’ll be making cross stitch keychains, and we will once again be joined by the amazing abby and cozy cove bakery! $20 saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. space is limited, so Be Sure to RSVP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Don’t forget to choose your design when you RSVP…

We are happy to be participating in this year’s record store day festivities! we will have 150+ exclusive rsd titles available for sale, along with giveaways and sales on used records. dj luna void will also be spinning in-store from 8am-11am.

We are so excited to have Catbox (Bakersfield Alt Rock) and Into Action (AV Grunge Pop) playing the next Live at House of Wax show on Saturday April 4th! Presale Tickets available here and in-person at House of Wax!

house of crafts returns! this month we’ll be painting and decorating vinyl records! $20 saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. space is limited, so be sure to rsvp by clicking here…