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Definitely Dead
Fri., Aug. 7, 7 p.m.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Outdoor Courtyard, 70 SW Century Dr,, Bend
Chasin’ Bandits
First Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 5
Desert Inn Sports Bar & Grill, 385 Jefferson Ave., Metolius
The Uncharted Project plays an acoustic set at the SCP Redmond Hotel lobby for Redmond First Friday Artwalk
Fri., Aug. 7, 5-8 p.m.
SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond
FREE LIVE MUSIC: Silvertone Devils
Fri., Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend
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Annual Midnight Event Creates Excitement in Central Oregon
Bend into Balance: Nathaniel Perullo & John O’Sullivan
When Trying Too Hard Backfires: A Gentler Path Through Erectile Difficulty
Chasing Dark Skies
Food and Drink
Roman’s Island Barbecue: Beyond Brisket
Little Bites From the Local Food Scene
The Way West: A Destination
A Conversation with Three Creeks Brewmaster Ryan McVay
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Raw, Heartfelt Country Musicians Put Central Oregon on their National Tours
The Peter Problem
Mt. Joy: Creating on the Road
DEA Hearings on Cannabis Rescheduling Conclude
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Barenaked Ladies: Blind Stupidity & Good Times
Supporting Community Through the Outlaw Country Tradition
Lindsey Stirling’s Best Gift is Storytelling
Bringing Nashville to Central Oregon’s Backyard
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City of Bend Launches Sponsorship and Grant Applications
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BendTicket.com Events
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, 8-9:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)
What’s So Funny About Happiness?
Sat., Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m.
Fullerton Wines, 1966 NW Pettygrove St, Portland
