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Eurosports Sisters Food Cart Garden, 223 E Hood Ave., Sisters
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The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend
Karaoke with Christina
Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St., Bend
Jazz Jam Hosted by Elise Franklin
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
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High Desert Metal Festival Brings International Thrash and Local Talent to Bend
Fireworks Permanently Banned in Redmond
Eight Candidates Vie for Redmond City Council, Mayor
Free Will Astrology, Week of August 27, 2026
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Pie Shop Opens in Downtown Bend
So Long, Big Ski’s
Dump City Dumplings Announces Closure
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The Poetry Express: On the Road with Oregon’s Poet Laureate
Don’t Forget to Visit the Art House
The Menopause Conversation
The Psychedelic Frontier
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Kings & Queens of Mulberry Street
Sat., Sept. 12, 6-8:30 p.m.
Maragas Winery, 15523 SW Hwy 97, Culver
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)
