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Musician Open Mic Showcase hosted by The Session
Mondays, 5-9 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
Locals’ Day Plus Live Music
Mondays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend
Vinyl Night
Mondays, 9 p.m.
M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Bingo with Bren Supporting Street Dog Hero
Mondays. Continues through May 18
Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend
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The Deschutes Public Library’s New Central Library is Nigh
Letters to the Editor, Week of May 14
Food and Drink
Indulging in Tasty Treats
Sweet Starts and Small Joys: Pacific Roots Donuts Lands in Bend
Sisters Coffee Co. Continues Expanding
Bend Breweries Shine in the World Beer Cup
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Redmond’s Summer Sizzles with a Robust Music Lineup
Streep, Hathaway, Blunt and Tucci: Still a Perfect Combo
Pages of Possibility: A Student Writing Showcase
Big Moves for Plant Medicines
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Famed Classical Musicians Return
HomeGrown Music Festival Keeps on Growing
Fern Spores Tours the Pacific Northwest
An Evening of Psychedelic Sounds
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BendTicket.com Events
Dazzlingkillmen & The Kronk men
Tue., May 12, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Lickety Split
Tue., May 12, 6:30-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Lane Norberg & The Paper Flares
Thu., May 14, 7-10 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Glen Phillips (of Toad and the Wet Sprocket)
Thu., May 14, 7-9 p.m.
The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters
