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School’s Out Rock Show w/ Young Guns
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show: A Comedy Focused Variety Show
Tue., June 23, 7:30-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Bend Bachelorette Comedy Show
Thu., June 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Coyote, 910 NW Harriman St., Bend
Comedy at Craft Kitchen
Sat., June 27, 8-9:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, (no address), (no city)
