Upcoming events
HOUSE OF CRAFTS (JUNE 2026)
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.
HEATED RIVALRY RELEASE PARTY
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.
Vinyl Night (JULY 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
TALK TO STRANGERS: Open Mic Poetry Jam
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
Vinyl Night (AUGUST 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Vinyl Night (SEPTEMBER 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Java N’ Jazz (JUNE 2026)
Third Sunday of Every Month!
Join us at One Fine Day Cafe on F Street for a sampling of our most laid-back brunch-time tunes.
Vinyl Night (JUNE 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Tehachapi Wind Festival
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!
Mercury Transfer & Some Gifts | LIVE AT HOUSE OF WAX
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
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!
Java N’ Jazz (May 2026)
Third Sunday of Every Month!
Join us at One Fine Day Cafe on F Street for a sampling of our most laid-back brunch-time tunes.
Vinyl Night (May 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
LIGHT CHASER: A Cara Hanstein Art Show
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 (APR. 2026)
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…
Record Store Day 2026
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.
CATBOX and INTO ACTION | LIVE AT HOUSE OF WAX
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 (MAR. 2026)
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…
Java N’ Jazz (MAR. 2026)
Third Sunday of Every Month!
Join us at One Fine Day Cafe on F Street for a sampling of our most laid-back brunch-time tunes.
Vinyl Night (MAR. 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Cory Branan | Live At House of Wax
Cory branan will be performing live at house of wax on march 7th.
HARRY STYLES LISTENING PARTY
HARRY STYLES "KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY" LISTENING PARTY | FRIDAY MARCH 6TH | 6PM | FREE TO ATTEND!
We are excited to announce that our next in-store listening party will be for the brand new Harry Styles album "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally". Come by House of Wax on Friday March 6th at 6PM to the hear the new record in its entirety and pick up a fresh copy for yourself!
We'll have news about giveaways and raffle opportunities soon, so save the date for now and stay tuned!
HOUSE OF CRAFTS (FEB. 2026)
house of crafts returns! this month we’ll be crafting up some TEA-RARIUMS, INSPIRED BY BRIDGERTON! $20 saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. space is limited, so be sure to rsvp by clicking here…
Java N’ Jazz (Feb. 2026)
Third Sunday of Every Month!
Join us at One Fine Day Cafe on F Street for a sampling of our most laid-back brunch-time tunes.
Vinyl Night (FEB. 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
HOUSE OF CRAFTS
house of crafts returns! this month we’ll be crafting up some plushie plaques! $20 saves your spot and covers the cost of all supplies. space is limited, so be sure to rsvp by clicking here…
JOYCE MANOR LISTENING PARTY
JOYCE MANOR LISTENING PARTY | THURSDAY JAN. 29TH | 7PM | ALL AGES | FREE TO ATTEND
We are super excited to announce that House of Wax will be hosting a listening party for the latest Joyce Manor album “I Used To Go To This Bar”! The album officially drops Jan. 30th, but all those in attendance will be able to purchase the album a day early!
No RSVP needed, no cover charge, no purchase necessary. Just come by the store on the 29th and hear the latest from one of the best bands going!
GOTH NIGHT w/ DJ LUNA VOID
Enjoy a set of goth rock, post punk, dark wave and dark synth (all on vinyl), curated by our dear friend dj luna void! Dancing encouraged. all ages welcome, free to attend!
Vinyl Night (Jan. 2026)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Niner Niner and Porkboii | LIVE AT HOUSE OF WAX
niner niner and porkboii will be performing live at house of wax this january. don’t miss this awesome night of inland empire indie and bakersfield rock and roll.
Vinyl Night (Nov. 2025)
Third Friday of Every Month!
Join the House of Wax crew at the best local brewery in Tehachapi for a night of music and brews! browse a curated selection of our inventory, listen to us spin some of our favorite records, and bring one of your own for us to play!
FREE TO ATTEND | ALL-AGES
Morning Drive and Off Grid Fam - LIVE AT HOUSE OF WAX
bakersfield’s morning drive and tehachapi’s own off grid fam will be bringing chill vibes and amazing music to house of wax on November 8th!
join us for a night of modern reggae and positive progressive hip-hop.
doors at 6:30pm | $15 per ticket | all-ages | in-person presale tickets available at house of wax