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Open Mic
Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend
Bingo for Bunnies!
Tue., Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m.
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend
Karaoke
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend
Bingo at Initiative in Redmond!
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Initiative Brewing – The Hub, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond
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Worthy Mural Makes a Mark Downtown
Come for the Fish and Chips, Stay for the View
Food and Drink
The Inaugural High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt
Say Cheers to Summer with these Local Food and Drink Events
Olive & May Nears Its Opening Date
Roman’s Island Barbecue: Beyond Brisket
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The Lone Bellow says ‘What a Time to Be Alive’
Let’s Get Smooshed into Sweaty Little Venues Again
Chasing Dark Skies
The Peter Problem
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Raw, Heartfelt Country Musicians Put Central Oregon on their National Tours
Mt. Joy: Creating on the Road
Barenaked Ladies: Blind Stupidity & Good Times
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BendTicket.com Events
Viva La Discoteca!
Sat., Aug. 22, 8-11 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Little Lebowski Underachievers Trivia Night
Fri., Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m.
Oregon Spirits Distillers, 740 NE 1st St, Bend
Battle of the Bands 2026
Sat., Aug. 29, 2-6 p.m.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend
Comedy at Craft Kitchen
Sat., Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)
