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Steve Hofstetter

COMEDY & A CAUSE PRESENTS: STEVE HOFSTETTER

AUTHOR, COLUMNIST AND COMEDIAN

Laugh away the night with the hardest working man in show business! Hofstetter has been featured on ESPN, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and more. Thu., Dec. 30, 7-9pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. Bend. $25-$50.

THURSDAY 12/30

J. Graves

J. GRAVES

PASSIONATE MUSIC, PASSIONATE PEOPLE

Hard-hitting and emotional lyrics complement these talented musicians and their instruments at hand. Doors open at 6pm and all ages are welcome. Thu., Dec. 30, 7-9pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 12/31

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS!

PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG

Are parties happening this year?! Oh, yes they are— and there are too many to list here in our Picks. Check out our Craft section on page 26 for a list of all the fun parties happening in Bend, Redmond and Sisters!

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CORK NEW YEAR’S DAY RUN

RUN IN 2022

Join in on a free run to celebrate the new year! After the 3-5-mile run, warm up with some hot chocolate and a pastry or two with your family and friends. Sat., Jan. 1, 10am-1pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way. Bend. Free.

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ALEJANDRO FLEITES

NATIVE CUBAN MUSIC

Born in Havana, Cuba, Fleites and his trio will perform songs from native Cuban genres such as Afro-Cuban, salsa and rhumba. Sat., Jan. 1, 4pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave. Bend. Free.

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Ballybogs

IRISH TRAD MUSIC LIVE WITH THE BALLYBOGS

GOOD IRISH MUSIC

Take a load off, grab a drink and enjoy an amazing group of artists known to bring the best Irish Trad music to Central Oregon! Thu., Dec. 30, 6-8pm. Porter Brewing, 611 NE Jackpine Court, #2., Redmond. Free.

THURSDAY 12/30

PARKER STEERS

ROCK, FOLK AND COUNTRY MUSIC

A mix of neo-traditional and traditional country music and a bit of rock ‘n’ roll with a side of folk is set to keep this waterhole jamming all night long. Thu., Dec. 30, 6:30pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

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WHY, HELLO 2022! NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT TETHEROW

Falling snow and sparkly lights set the mood for Chef Jamar and his special prix fixe menu arranged for this special celebration dinner! The event will feature a 9pm champagne toast to ring in the East Coast new year. Fri., Dec. 31, 4-11pm. Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. $15-$90.

City of Redmond

FAMILY SKATE AT THE PAVILION

RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING

Skate away the afternoon with all your closest family and friends. Children under six years old must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older. Sun., Jan. 2, 12:30-2:30pm. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way. Bend. $6.

MONDAY 1/3

OPEN MIC MONDAY

BEND’S FINEST OPEN MIC

Musicians, comedians and everything in between are welcomed to perform on the Astro’s stage every Monday. The event is hosted by Nancy Blake and Danny Guitar Harris. Mon., Jan. 3, 4pm. The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St. Bend. Free.