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Live Music in the GoodLife Beer Garden
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Sundays, 4-6 p.m.
GoodLife Brewing, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend
Folk Music duo if&when live music on the patio.
Sun., Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m.
Brooks Street Boat House, 1003 NW Brooks Street, Bend
Trivia Sunday with UKB Trivia at Initiative Brewing/The Hub in Redmond
Sundays, 4-6 p.m.
Initiative Brewing – The Hub, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond
Sunday Funday Trivia!
Sundays, 12-2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend
The latest
Hundreds Seek Emotional Support After School Shooting as Bend Community Grapples with Fear, Grief
Clinics look to quell long-lasting psychological effects of the violence
School Lunches Made Easier
A pediatric dietitian’s tips for packing a lunch your child will actually eat
City, State, Faith Leaders Speak at Vigil for Shooting Victims
Two events Friday are aimed at crisis support, following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary
Leaders Call for Action in Wake of Silver Rail Shooting
“Our babies are supposed to do arts and crafts at school, not use their desks as cover from gunfire.”
Food and Drink
Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea
Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa
Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week (changed to Nov. 12-18)
From sizzling tri-tip and Japanese pork katsu to breakfast sandwiches worth getting out of bed for, Bend’s sandwich scene is bringing plenty to the table
Fill Your Pantry Helps Locals Stock Up, Provide Food to Others
With 70,000 fewer Oregonians on SNAP benefits this year, annual event sets a big goal to provide more fresh local food
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
Lava Lanes’ mound of fried apps is the new hotness
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Free Will Astrology, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
“Where in my life do I most need a clean beginning?”
Fun™
Matchbox: The band, the show, the movie
Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi
The Medicine Cabinet Within: Getting Back Into Rhythm After Travel Abroad
Jet lag is a phenomenon that illustrates how deeply connected our bodies are to rhythms of light and dark
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mUSIC
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
Getting Wylde
Opening for Black Label Society Friday, Zakk Wylde talks about playing with Ozzy Osbourne and their mutual love of music
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
Business News / sponsored content
CeramiCafe headed to Old Mill District in November
Artists at CeramiCafe will be able to choose from over 500 ready to paint pieces
Mosaic Health Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign
Final $900,000 in community gifts needed to complete Tykeson Family Foundation matching challenge and reach $6.1 million goal
Pizza Mondo Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Bend
October 19-23, Pizza Mondo will donate a portion of proceeds to various local charities
Want to Help Your Forest? Become a Volunteer Ranger
Volunteer Information Night highlights upcoming volunteer opportunities
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dennis McGregor🎧
Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Tina Kotek🎧
Governor of Oregon
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BendTicket.com Events
Jared Nels LIVE at Silver Moon Brewing – yodeling phenomenon and guitar virtuoso makes his Bend, OR debut!
Tue., Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
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)
