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Folk Music duo if&when live music on the patio.
Sun., Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m.
Brooks Street Boat House, 1003 NW Brooks Street, Bend
Shovels & Rope
Sun., Oct. 11, 7 p.m.
Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend
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
Bim Jeam & The Sadness
Sun., Oct. 11, 5-7 p.m.
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend
The latest
Letters to the Editor, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
Economic reality for seniors, concerns over water, dogs in the wilderness and more in this week’s Letters
Go Here: Three Ways to Prep for the Coming Ski Season
Get ready to ride the snow with workshops, classes, ski swap
The Homes We Regret Buying
The things you don’t notice until you’ve already signed the closing documents
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
Food and Drink
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
A Sweet New Reason to Rise and Shine at Dear Mom Cafe
The popular Thai restaurant on Century Drive now brings breakfast to the table
‘SURVing’ Up Better Hydration
Bendite crafts a new electrolyte beverage — without sugar or stevia
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Colonel Sanders at the End of the World
‘Digger’ tunnels a fascinating, electric mess
Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show Finds a Home at SHARC
“Ex-spore” the fascinating world of fungi during Fungi Fest
Haunted by Shame: When Your Body Won’t Follow Your Mind
Let It fall: Five gentle ways to give your body evidence of safety
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
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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
A Chat with the New Executive Director of SFF Presents
December Carson talks folk music, performing arts and her hopes for the Sisters Folk Festival, ahead of her first fest at the helm
Creative Rocket Fuel: A Chat with Stone Temple Pilots
The ’90s rockers open for Godsmack Sept. 22 in Bend.
Business News / sponsored content
Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COCC Shares Origins of the Powwow
The college’s Barber Library staff will be setting up curated collections at all four campuses
Equine Outreach and Mustangs To The Rescue Unite to Expand Regional Care and Rescue Operations
Mustangs To The Rescue to assume operational management in October, pairing resources to safeguard Central Oregon equines.
Rimrock Trails to Host Fifth Annual Bowties & Boots Fundraiser at Brasada Ranch
Event presented by Jeff Larkin Realty supports behavioral health services for Central Oregon youth, adults, and
families
Sold-out Chip in FORE! Kids Tournament Rallies Community Support for Central Oregon Children and Families
The event raises funds to provide the space and support Central Oregon nonprofits need to serve children and families
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BendTicket.com Events
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)
Bend Burlesque Company presents: Fears and Fantasies
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-10 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
