Daily Through Dec. 31 Horse Drawn Christmas Caroling HOLIDAY—Cowboy Carriage is hosting Christmas caroling with two Percheron horses pulling a wagon equipped with jingle bells, cookies and hot chocolate through downtown Bend. Caroling books will be provided, all guests need to bring is cheer and singing voices! // Times vary. Meet in front of Pine […]
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Picks 12/14-12/21
Thursday 15 – Friday 16 “The Night Before the Night Before Christmas” CHRISTMAS SHOW—This show puts the “fun” back in dysfunctional as we follow an older man on his mission to cancel Christmas. From local playwright Cricket Daniel, “The Night Before the Night Before Christmas” is a reprise of the run that sold out 2nd […]
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Picks 12/7-12/14
Thursday 8 Voetberg Family Christmas CHRISTMAS SHOW—Touring can already be somewhat taxing for a band, so imagine how much harder it must be when everyone is related! The Voetbergs aren’t just national fiddle champions and flat picking champions; they’re also siblings ages 14-27. Each of them plays well beyond their years, as they’re all virtuosic […]
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Picks 11/30-12/7
Friday 2 Danny Barnes & Cascade Crescendo BANJO—When someone is acknowledged by (fellow banjo player) Steve Martin as one of the best banjo players in the USA, then you know you’re getting something special. Banjo player extraordinaire Danny Barnes is a big draw all by himself, but add in the lively “jamgrass” sounds of Cascade […]
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Picks 11/23-11/30
Thursday 24 Thanksgiving Runs TROT—Bendites, lace up those running shoes before loosening your belt with one of the two races offered Thanksgiving morning. Bend Thanksgiving Classic is a 5k or 10k supporting Girls on the Run of Central Oregon. FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk offers a 2k, 5k or 10k option supporting NeighborImpact. // Both […]
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Picks 10/16-10/23
Thursday 17 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble FAMILY AFFAIR—These seven brothers started playing music with their musician father Kelan Phil Cohran (of Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan and Sun Ra fame) before they even started kindergarten, so you can expect some masterful musicians who really know how to put on a show. Expect a fun brass […]
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Picks 11/9-11/16
Friday 11 Manic Focus ELECTRONIC—Straight out of Chicago, Manic Focus drops atmospheric, head-nodding beats. He bounces between straightforward dance, dubstep hip-hop, funk and soul with the ease of a longtime producer/DJ. With guest stars rapping over his beats, Manic Focus doesn’t have two tracks that sound remotely the same. // 9pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 […]
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Our Picks: 11/3-11/9
Thursday 3 Milk Carton Kids ACOUSTIC—Milk Carton Kids take the best of Simon & Garfunkel and make it wholly their own. They sound like a ’60s-’70s duo that has just been discovered in some long lost vault covered with dust. Their harmonies and their guitars feel intricately linked to one another, making live performances seem […]
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Picks 10/26-11/2
Thursday 27 TAUK & Yak Attack INSTRUMENTAL—Funk, hip-hop, jazz and prog rock… yes, please. Touring in support of their third studio album “Sir Nebula,” TAUK is on fire. With openers Yak Attack (whose most recent album is a collection of fan faves from Portland venue The Goodfoot), it’s sure to be a fun evening that […]
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Halloween 2016
Looking for something to do Halloween weekend? We’ve got you covered.
The snow is starting to fly up on our mountain—but before we move onto winter stuff, let’s celebrate Halloween! Here is the Source list of Bend Halloween events and Halloween events in Central Oregon. « Adult Halloween Activities » Thursday, Oct. 27 The Capitol Halloween Dance Come out to the Capitol for a super spooky […]
