SOURCE PICKS

THURSDAY 6 /22

FRIDAY 6 /23

AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY: DISCUSSING TRANS/ENBY HEALTH, QUEER RIGHTS AND LGBTQ+ HOUSING

PANEL DISCUSSION

OUT Central Oregon hosts an educational community event around the topics of housing, health care and civil rights facing LGBTQ+ members of the Central Oregon community. Attendees can submit topic discussions through OUT Central Oregon’s website.

Whiskey Myers 2023 Tour

GRITTY AUTHENTICITY

Whiskey Myers, a dynamic group of six with a soulful country/pop sound and electrifying stage presence, brings big energy to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater stage this week. Put on your boots and cowboy hat for a rockin’ good time. Thu., June 22, 6pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $45.

THURSDAY 6 /22

Muscadine Bloodline

COUNTRY DUO HITS DUFFY’S

Muscadine Bloodline takes the General Duffy’s stage with local opener Century Drive. Performing hits off the duo’s new album, “Teenage Dixie,” it will be a dynamic concert. Listen to slow tunes and fast grooves!

Thu., June 22, 4-10pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $35.

FRIDAY 6 /23

INTERROGATION: TRUE CRIME STORIES

WITH KOREY DAVID

Comedy night with a twist! Comedians tell stories of their committed crimes and sit down for an interrogation. Don’t miss out on this interactive, hilarious show!

Fri., June 23, 8-9:30pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend. $15.

Thu., June 22, 6-9pm. Bend La-Pine Administration Building, 520 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /24

Bend Summer Pride 2023

CELEBRATE AT COCC

With a vendor market, drag queens, a lineup of musicians and creative events, Queer Creator’s Collective will organize Bend’s Summer Pride celebration. The day is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating queer joy. Rising queer and BIPOC artist, Morgan Clae, will headline. Sat., June 24, 10am-5pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /24

QUEER MAKER’S MARKET

25 VENDORS AND PRIDE

Walk around, support local queer makers, buy some plants, watch drag queens perform and celebrate Pride at this market! This market has it all. This event will take place directly after Summer Pride at COCC, to keep the celebration going. Sat., June 24, 4-9pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /24

Cruxapalooza

CELEBRATING 11 YEARS

This year marks 11 years for the beloved Crux Fermentation Project. There will be a 5K fun run, DIY T-shirt and hat screen printing station, brewery tours, free balloon animals and tons of live music. Drink a beer and take in the views at this celebration. Sat., June 24, 11am-10pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY 6 /24-25

Big Ponderoo Music Festival

BRAND-NEW FESTIVAL

It’s a weekend full of Americana! The War And Treaty, The Travelin’ McCourys, The Lone Bellow, The Lil’ Smokies, Corb Lund Dustbowl Revival and many more artists will perform at the festival. Sat., June 24, Noon-11pm and Sun., June 25, 11am-8pm. Three Creeks Brewing Co. Production Brewing and Tasting Room, 265 East Barclay Dr., Sisters. $175/adult.

MONDAY 6 /26

Lowdown Brass Band

ALL HORNS

Bringing out the soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae and jazz, LowDown Brass Band provides groovy tunes for Central Oregon. The band will play songs off its two most current albums, “The Reel Sessions” and “LowDown Nights.” Mon., June 26, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

WEDNESDAY 6 /28

JONGLEUR GEMS: JESS RYAN, JAMES HUTCHENS & RICHARD

Taelour

SONG SWAPPING AND STORYTELLING

Celebrating the lives, stories and songs of storytellers, Jongleur Gems is a concert series with a stellar local lineup of Central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Jess Ryan, James Hutchens & Richard Taelour serenade the audience with singer-songwriter vibes. Wed., June 28, 7-9pm. The Yard at Bunk + Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free.