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The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
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Musician Open Mic Showcase hosted by The Session
Mondays, 5-9 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026
Mon., June 8, 7 p.m.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend
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Badass Sound Bath
Tue., June 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
CONTINUUM, A School of Shadow Yoga Bend Oregon, (no address), (no city)
The Spirit and Science of Happiness
Tue., June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr, Bend
Kendall Lujan
Wed., June 10, 7-10 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Andrew Lion ‘līder|lāder’ – Pre-Release Show Feat. Players from: BND, NYC, DC, SFO, PDX, LAX
Wed., June 17, 7:30-10 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
