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Bingo with Bren Supporting Saving Grace
Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 19
Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend
Locals’ Day Plus Live Music
Mondays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend
Evan Mullins
Mon., Oct. 19, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
Vinyl Night
Mondays, 9 p.m.
M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The latest
Young Victim’s Family Retains Legal Counsel
The family of Rhoam Summer, Silver Rail Elementary kindergartner, launches civil investigation into school protocols, provenance of the gun used to kill children, teacher
Hundreds Seek Emotional Support After School Shooting as Bend Community Grapples with Fear, Grief
Clinics look to quell long-lasting psychological effects of the violence
Silver Rail Elementary School Shooter Identified as Griffin John; Father Who Intervened is Kaylub Giamanco
John killed four in a special-needs classroom — the same department where he was once a student. When he attacked, a brave parent stepped in.
School Lunches Made Easier
A pediatric dietitian’s tips for packing a lunch your child will actually eat
Food and Drink
Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea
Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa
Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week (changed to Nov. 12-18)
From sizzling tri-tip and Japanese pork katsu to breakfast sandwiches worth getting out of bed for, Bend’s sandwich scene is bringing plenty to the table
Fill Your Pantry Helps Locals Stock Up, Provide Food to Others
With 70,000 fewer Oregonians on SNAP benefits this year, annual event sets a big goal to provide more fresh local food
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
Lava Lanes’ mound of fried apps is the new hotness
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Free Will Astrology, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
“Where in my life do I most need a clean beginning?”
Fun™
Matchbox: The band, the show, the movie
Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi
The Medicine Cabinet Within: Getting Back Into Rhythm After Travel Abroad
Jet lag is a phenomenon that illustrates how deeply connected our bodies are to rhythms of light and dark
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mUSIC
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
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
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
Business News / sponsored content
CeramiCafe headed to Old Mill District in November
Artists at CeramiCafe will be able to choose from over 500 ready to paint pieces
Mosaic Health Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign
Final $900,000 in community gifts needed to complete Tykeson Family Foundation matching challenge and reach $6.1 million goal
Want to Help Your Forest? Become a Volunteer Ranger
Volunteer Information Night highlights upcoming volunteer opportunities
OnPoint Helps Small Businesses in Oregon and SW Washington Defend Against Latest Cyber Scams
AI-assisted impersonation, sophisticated payment fraud and new forms of phishing are raising the stakes for small businesses
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BendTicket.com Events
Jared Nels LIVE at Silver Moon Brewing – yodeling phenomenon and guitar virtuoso makes his Bend, OR debut!
Tue., Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Feminine Rage: a variety show
Thu., Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend
The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show: A Comedy Focused Variety Show
Fri., Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Oregon Spirit Distillery, 740 NE 1st St, Bend
Bend Bachelor Comedy Show
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-9:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)
