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THURSDAY 6/16 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 6/17-6/18

Jay Sansone

GOV’T MULE & WARREN HAYNES

MORE THAN A SIDE GIG

Warren Haynes and Allen Woody (formerly of the Allman Brothers, RIP) started Gov’t Mule as a side project for when the band had downtime. Now playing as a four-piece, the group has become a staple rock act that ignites audiences. Thu., June 16, 6-11pm. Century Center. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $40.

FRIDAY 6/17

Wikki Commons

DANCE FITNESS FUNDRAISER

EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!

Dance fitness instructors from the community will lead this fun and active fundraiser. Proceeds benefit NeighborImpact, so get in and dance for a good cause! Fri., June 17, 6:30-9pm. Larkspur Community Center. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. $25.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY 6/18-6/19 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

PROMOTING JOY AND FREEDOM

Head down to Drake Park to learn more about and celebrate Juneteenth, an important anniversary in U.S. history. The celebration’s theme is “defining our liberation," and it will host POC-led businesses, artists, musicians and a custom food menu in collaboration with Spork. Sat.-Sun., June 18-19, 10am-6pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Free.

Courtesy High Step Society

STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

GOGGLES AND TOP HATS ENCOURAGED

What began as a grassroots solstice festival has evolved into a two-day celebration and funky dance party hosted by Mobile Dance Party. The festival will have steamy live music acts sure to deliver two days of nonstop groovin’. Fri.-Sat., June 17-18, 3pm-Midnight. “The Compound,” 61150 Cabin Ln., Bend. $132.

SATURDAY 6/18 HOT TUNA ACOUSTIC

NEVER ROTTEN

As a spinoff of Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna’s recording career began in the ‘60s and hasn’t slowed down since. The psych rock pioneers bring an acoustic show to the Tower Theatre that will bring audiences wonderful flashbacks and new discoveries. Sat., June 18, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $39.50$69.50.

SUNDAY 6/19

Kyle Switzer

TAKE BACK THE BUTTE MARCH

RECLAMATION

Pilot Butte used to be known as a site where the KKK burned crosses in the early 1920s. Take Back the Butte aims to reclaim the space in an act of unity and equality in honor of Juneteenth. Sun., June 19, 9-10:30am. Pilot Butte State Park., Bend. Free.

SUNDAY 6/19 FATHER’S DAY AT THE DISTILLERY

CALLING ALL WHISKEY DADS

Bring Dad down to Oregon Spirit Distillers for a free whiskey tasting and complimentary cairn tasting glass. There will be live music, cocktails and plenty of tasty spirits. Sun., June 19, Noon-6pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Bend. Free.

MONDAY 6/20 BIG LAWN SERIES

BIG LAWN FOR BIG SOUND

Each Monday the Suttle Lodge & Boathouse will host either local bands or groups stopping through Central Oregon. There is sure to be a great mix of shows at this unique lakeside venue. Mon., June 20, 6-8pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse., 13300 Hwy 20., Sisters. Free.

TUESDAY 6/21

Courtesy RCA Records

ELLE KING LIVE IN SUNRIVER

SOME OF BEND’S BEST

Multi-platinum artist Elle King makes her way to Sunriver for a huge show at the SHARC John Gray Amphitheater. King has topped countless music carts and brings a catalogue of hits to the stage. Mon., June 21, 5:30-10pm. SHARC John Gray Amphitheater, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. $55-$75.

TUESDAY 6/21 NORAH JONES

20-YEAR PHENOM

Musical sensation Norah Jones comes to the amphitheater for a riverside show of your dreams. Jones continues to wow audiences and produce timeless music. Tue., June 21, 7pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $39.50$99.50.

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THURSDAY JUNE 16 AT 7PM

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FRI & SAT JUNE 17 AND 18 TUEDAY JUNE 21 AT 9PM

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