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Live local sounds with assorted DJs.
Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St., Bend
Open Arts Center: The Gallery Sessions Concert Series
Fri., Nov. 13, Fri., Dec. 11, Fri., Jan. 15, Fri., Feb. 19 and Fri., March 12
The Open Arts Center, 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701, Bend
Karaoke at Hardtails
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St., Sisters
The OAC Gallery Sessions | Rooster Blackspur & Bella Cooper
Fri., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
The Open Arts Center, 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701, Bend
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Children’s Museum to Open in Bend Central District
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Food and Drink
Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week
Fill Your Pantry Helps Locals Stock Up, Provide Food to Others
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
A Sweet New Reason to Rise and Shine at Dear Mom Cafe
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Free Will Astrology, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
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Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
The Medicine Cabinet Within: Getting Back Into Rhythm After Travel Abroad
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The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
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Getting Wylde
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
Business News / sponsored content
Matchbox Twenty’s 30th Anniversary Tour to Stop in Bend
Mid Oregon Credit Union Named as a 2026 Top Workplace
Sunriver Resort Appoints Jonathan Lee as Director of Food & Beverage
In Our Backyard Invites Community to Disco Rodeo Fundraiser on Oct. 16
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BendTicket.com Events
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)
Bend Burlesque Company presents: Fears and Fantasies
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-10 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
