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Dry Canyon Stampede
Fri., Aug. 14, 8-10 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
YING YANG TWINS & MIMS 2000s THROWBACK PARTY
Fri., Aug. 14, 8-11 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Karaoke at Hardtails
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St., Sisters
The McMenamins Karaoke Experience
Fri., Aug. 14, 7-10 p.m.
McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend
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The Inaugural High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt
Best Lunch in Sunriver: Josie K’s Deli & Kitchen
Food and Drink
Say Cheers to Summer with these Local Food and Drink Events
Olive & May Nears Its Opening Date
Roman’s Island Barbecue: Beyond Brisket
Little Bites From the Local Food Scene
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Let’s Get Smooshed into Sweaty Little Venues Again
The Peter Problem
Chasing Dark Skies
When Trying Too Hard Backfires: A Gentler Path Through Erectile Difficulty
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mUSIC
Raw, Heartfelt Country Musicians Put Central Oregon on their National Tours
Mt. Joy: Creating on the Road
Barenaked Ladies: Blind Stupidity & Good Times
Supporting Community Through the Outlaw Country Tradition
Business News / sponsored content
Washington Trust Bank Announces Addition of Nick Zachariasen to Central Oregon Commercial Team
Sisters Trails Alliance and Partners Awarded $158,000 State Trails Grant for STAR Project
Mountain Burger Announces New Leadership Team and Menu
New NAMI Peer Support Group in Sisters
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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
