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Keep this guide handy to help plan your summer!

Credit: Photos courtesy Cliche & Cliche IG

Kiki with Cliché:

Bend’s queer DJ duo, Cliché, prepares for a summer of inclusive local events to find community on the dance floor

Credit: Courtesy Leon Bridges FB, of Montreal FB, Maoli FB

Same Spirit, New Stage:

The 4 Peaks Music Festival Moves Indoors

Credit: Photo courtesy Bethany & Spencer Showalter, Khruangbin FB, Sierra Ferrel

Big Ponderoo:

The Sensational Summer Festival in Sisters

Credit: Courtesy Katie Pruitt, Jack Symes IG, Trampled by Turtles

Credit: James Murphy @ Ruvan Wijesooriy, TV on the Radio IG

‘Get Innocuous!’ LCD Soundsystem and TV On The Radio Bring NYC Dance Punk to Bend

Originating in the “Indie Sleaze Era,” these bands, playing two nights, bring dance-y, electro-funk rock to Hayden Homes Amphitheater

A Gravel Ride That’s Not a Race:

The Barnduster Gran Fundo returns

Credit: Courtesy La Pine Rodeo, Alpine Running, Sisters Farmers Market FB

Credit: Courtesy Seinfeld IG, Trevor Noah IG

This Ain’t Netflix:
Three primetime comedic minds will (hopefully) roast Bend during these must-see stand-up appearances

Credit: Courtesy Bend Elks FB, Bend Summer Fest, Treeline Creative

Credit: Courtesy The Teacher Show FB, Mt Bachelor

This article appears in Source Weekly May 22, 2025.

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Summer Guide 2025

by Maddie Franz and The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon
May 21, 2025

<h1>Summer Guide 2025</h1>
<p class="byline">by Maddie Franz and The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon <br />May 21, 2025</p>
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<p class="p1"> <b>Bend’s queer DJ duo, Cliché, prepares for a summer of inclusive local events to find community on the dance floor </b><b></b> </p>
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<p class="p1"> <a href="/news/same-spirit-new-stage-the-4-peaks-music-festival-moves-indoors-23198287" target="_blank"><br /> Same Spirit, New Stage:<br /> </a> <br /> The 4 Peaks Music Festival Moves Indoors</p>
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<p class="p1"> <a href="/news/big-ponderoo-23198292" target="_blank"><br /> Big Ponderoo: </a> </p>
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<p class="p1"> <a href="/news/get-innocuous-lcd-soundsystem-and-tv-on-the-radio-bring-nyc-dance-punk-to-bend-23198298" target="_blank"></a><a href="/news/get-innocuous-lcd-soundsystem-and-tv-on-the-radio-bring-nyc-dance-punk-to-bend-23198298" target="_blank">‘Get Innocuous!’ LCD Soundsystem and TV On The Radio Bring NYC Dance Punk to Bend</a> </p>
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<p class="p1"> <b>Originating in the "Indie Sleaze Era," these bands, playing two nights, bring dance-y, electro-funk rock to Hayden Homes Amphitheater</b><b></b> </p>
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