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THURSDAY 12/15

WORN WEAR HAPPY HOUR

QUICK FIXES AND MOUNTAIN MADNESS

Celebrating the Dirksen Derby, Patagonia is hosting a happy hour for the community. Have a tear in your well-loved Patagonia jacket? Bring it to the happy hour for a quick fix by Worn Wear and Gear Fix repair masters. It’s the perfect time to peek at the new outdoor gear for holiday gifts! Thu., Dec. 15, 6:308:30pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Free.

THURSDAY 12/15

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JAKE SHIMABUKURO: CHRISTMAS IN HAWAI'I

AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA

Playing the ukulele and performing with incredible holiday spirit, Jake Shimabukuro will take the Tower stage for an unforgettable Christmas concert. Pulling from iconic songs from iconic genres, Shimabukuro’s holiday concert will take listeners to a place of loving memory. Thu., Dec. 15, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $37 - $57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

FRIDAY 12/16

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CYRUS NABIPOOR QUINTET

SMOOTH JAZZ IN THE SPEAKEASY

This Portland-based jazz trumpeter is bringing all the jazzy vibes to Bend. Cyrus Nabipoor’s style combines groovy beats with classic trumpet melodies to give pop life to traditional jazz music. Grab a drink, sit back and sway to the music! Fri., Dec. 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Mood Indigo Club - Speakeasy, 61400 S Hwy 97, Bend. $29.

FRIDAY 12/16

OUT ON THE RUNWAY: QUEER ART & FASHION SHOW

HAPPY HOLI-GAYS!

Support local queer talent this weekend and get dressed up for this fashion event benefitting Toys For Tots. Bring a toy to be entered to win a $200 gift card. Each toy is one entry in the raffle. The night will start with an art show, followed by a runway show. Fri., Dec. 16, 6:30pm-1:30am. Midtown Ballroom, 51 Northwest Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10-$30.

FRIDAY

12/16 WINTER SOLSTICE DANCE PARTY

CELEBRATING THE COLD

Party with a brew in your hand! Unreal Gods hosts a high-energy party at Silver Moon to celebrate the longest night of the year. This group is known for dance parties and a stellar music lineup. Fri., Dec. 16, 7pm-Midnight. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

SATURDAY 12/17

Goodlife (Beer Fest)

CENTRAL OREGON WINTER BEER FEST

BUNDLE UP WITH A BREW

Taste local beers, meet brewers and talk with fellow beer lovers! This fundraiser event is for the Oregon Brewers Guild, whose mission is to promote and protect Oregon craft beer through advocacy, education and events. Sat., Dec. 17, 2-9pm. GoodLife Brewing, 70 SW Century Drive, Suite 100-464, Bend. Free admission, $25/drink package.

SATURDAY 12/17

PIANO CONCERT IN THE MEISSNER LODGE

SKI WHILE LISTENING TO A LIVE CONCERT

You heard it right! Cross-country ski or snowshoe the candle-lit trail while listening to a live piano concert through your headphones. The course will stay in range for the headphones to pick up classical, film, Spanish and improvised music. Sip on a hot bevvy while you’re there! Sat., Dec. 17, 5-6pm & 7-8pm. Virginia Meissner SnoPark, Century Dr., Bend. Free, registration required.

SATURDAY 12/17

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RESELLERS ROW

VINTAGE FASHION FOR CHRISTMAS

This reselling event features clothes across generations. Shop for fashion treasures and select pieces that spark joy when you’re holiday shopping this weekend. Grab a day drink while you support these local vendors and vintage seekers! Sat., Dec. 17, 10am-3pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Free.

MONDAY

12/19 CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT

YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE MOST?

If you watch holiday movies year-round, then this trivia night is for you! From “It’s A Wonderful Life” to “Elf,” all the movies are on the table. Want to test your Christmas movie knowledge? Grab a few friends and a beer and get out there! Mon., Dec. 19, 6-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Free.

WEDNESDAY 12/21

Bend Ticket (Bluegrass Throwdown)

SOLSTICE BLUEGRASS THROWDOWN W/ SKILLETHEAD & THE PINE HEARTS

STOMP YOUR FEET AND BLAST THE BLUEGRASS

The longest nights of the year call for long nights of bluegrass! Skillethead features fiddle tunes and layered harmonies in its traditional bluegrass sound. The Pine Hearts are from the PNW and make music that experiments with folk and is inspired by nature. Wed., Dec. 21, 7-10pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Bend. $15.