Calendar
Vinyl Night
Mondays, 9 p.m.
M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Bingo with Bren Supporting Saving Grace
Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19
Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend
$4 Pints MNF
Mon., Oct. 5, 4:30-8 p.m.
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend
Locals’ Day Plus Live Music
Mondays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend
The latest
Free Will Astrology, Week of October 8, 2026
Periodically, you have the cosmic right to receive precisely what you need
Want to Buy a New Home, But Need to Sell Yours First?
There’s more than one way to make a move
‘Not Just a Terrible Story’: An Investigative Podcast Series with a Disturbing Bend Connection
Audio journalist, Bend native Sydney Gladu talks about her latest series and falling in love with storytelling while a teenage grocery bagger
Redmond Council and Mayor Candidates Weigh in on Growth, Data Centers, Water at Forum
Eight people are running between three City Council and one mayoral seat
Food and Drink
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
Lava Lanes’ mound of fried apps is the new hotness
A Sweet New Reason to Rise and Shine at Dear Mom Cafe
The popular Thai restaurant on Century Drive now brings breakfast to the table
‘SURVing’ Up Better Hydration
Bendite crafts a new electrolyte beverage — without sugar or stevia
Fire Evacuation Sparks an Idea: Giving Back to Firefighters
Sisters seasoning company was born out of one family’s experience with evacuation, and gratitude for those who saved their home
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show Finds a Home at SHARC
“Ex-spore” the fascinating world of fungi during Fungi Fest
Haunted by Shame: When Your Body Won’t Follow Your Mind
Let It fall: five gentle ways to give your body evidence of safety
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
Getting Wylde
Opening for Black Label Society Friday, Zakk Wylde talks about playing with Ozzy Osbourne and their mutual love of music
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Help support investigative and public-interest journalism through the nonprofit Lay It Out Foundation.
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mUSIC
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
A Chat with the New Executive Director of SFF Presents
December Carson talks folk music, performing arts and her hopes for the Sisters Folk Festival, ahead of her first fest at the helm
Creative Rocket Fuel: A Chat with Stone Temple Pilots
The ’90s rockers open for Godsmack Sept. 22 in Bend.
High Desert Metal Festival Brings International Thrash and Local Talent to Bend
First-ever Central Oregon metal fest set to rock at Silver Moon
Business News / sponsored content
Mid Oregon Supplies 4 Schools Drive Empowers Success
Donations help local students receive supplies and tools for the school year
ADU Fair: From Ideas to Action on Oct. 6
The event will feature guest speakers, an ADU design showcase and raffles
Powder House Celebrates 50 Years
Event will feature a canned food drive, $5 beer, live music, raffles, ax-throwing and huge discounts
Oregon’s Annual Get There Challenge is Back
Save money, get active and live more sustainably by driving less this October
Current Issues
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Kevin Kraft🎧
Founder of Soundshala and Bend to Balance
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dave Flier🎧
Creator of The Rockin’ Dave Experience
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BendTicket.com Events
Big Sexy Movie Night: The Labyrinth
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, 1125 NE 2nd St, Bend
Comedy at Portello
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9 p.m.
Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend
The Importance of Being Earnest
Sat., Oct. 10, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m.
Unity Community, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend
3 Mics: One Stage. Three Mics. Three Kinds of Comedy.
Sat., Oct. 10, 7-9:30 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
