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Mon., Sept. 28, 8 p.m.
JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave., Bend
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Mondays, 9 p.m.
M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
$4 Pints ~ Monday Night Football
Mon., Sept. 28, 4:30-8 p.m.
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend
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BendTicket.com Events
The Importance of Being Earnest
Sat., Oct. 3, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m.
Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters
Speedway Sleeper w/ guests Milton and Atillion
Sat., Oct. 3, 7-10 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Importance of Being Earnest
Sun., Oct. 4, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Big Sexy Movie Night: The Labyrinth
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, 1125 NE 2nd St, Bend
