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THURSDAY 3/31

THURSDAY NIGHT RUN

RUN INTO APRIL

Say goodbye to March the right way by meeting up with fellow runners at Spoken Moto. Hit the paved paths in and around the Old Mill and celebrate afterward with bites and brews. Thu., March 31, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way., Bend. Free.

THURSDAY 3/31

OUTDOOR CLIMBING 101: TRANSITION FROM GYM TO CRAG

GET OUTSIDE THIS SPRING

If Smith Rock and other outdoor crags are on the mind, then check out the Bend Rock Gym’s class on how to step out of the gym and find comfort outdoors. The program invites all people that identify as women (cis, trans) to join us for a hands-on, interactive workshop. Payment is donation-based. Thu., March 31, 6-8pm. Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Ct., Bend. $5-$30.

FRIDAY

4/1 FIRST FRIDAY YOUTH TAKEOVER

THE YOUTH ARE HERE, EMBRACE IT

First Friday is back this April and the kids are in charge. Local schools and downtown businesses are collaborating to bring a special art walk. Great opportunity to support the arts for kids! Fri., April 1, 5-9pm. Downtown Bend, Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 4/1 SATURDAY 4/2

Courtesy Summer Like the Season

SUMMER LIKE THE SEASON

CYBORG ERA POP

Summer Like the Season pairs soundscapes and surreal pop instrumentation with questioning lyrics of dystopian reality and rising technology. This is pop existentialism at its genesis. Fri., April 1, 8-11:45pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $20.

SATURDAY 4/2

Courtesy Bend Ticket

STRUT CABARET

ROARING ‘20S REVIVAL

Has this century’s ‘20s started off as too much of a bummer? Take a step back in time and experience a night of burlesque as smooth jazz and the sound of popping champagne echoes in the background roaring ‘20s style. Fri., April 1, 8-11pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $25-$120.

Courtesy Jeff Dye

COMEDY & A CAUSE PRESENTS: JEFF DYE

LAUGH FOR GOOD REASON

Renowned comedian Jeff Dye and Northwest local Amanda Arnold bring a comedy show supporting more than just themselves. Comedy & A Cause raises money and supports the veteran suicide prevention organization “Save a Warrior.” Sat., April 2, 8-11pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend $25-$30.

SATURDAY 4/2

BAD RELIGION

NO INTRODUCTION REQUIRED

For four decades Bad Religion has unleashed its Los Angeles Punk energy throughout the world. Catch the band at Midtown for a classic night of moshing and throwing down. Sat., April 2, 7pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 Northwest Greenwood Ave., Bend. $35.

SUNDAY 4/3

Courtesy The Black Tones

THE BLACK TONES

NORTHWEST ROCKERS

It should come as no surprise that bands out of Seattle know how to straight-up rock. The Black Tones are no exception and continue to evolve and push the boundaries of Northwest predecessors. See the band at Volcanic first before they blow up anymore. Sun., April 3, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., $10.

SUNDAY

4/3 SUNDAY BRUNCH AND KARAOKE

THE WEEKEND ENDS ON MONDAY

Sing into the afternoon at General Duffy’s Waterhole with plenty of mimosas and classic brunch fixings on deck. Let those Monday anxieties disappear. Sun., April 3, 10am-3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

TUESDAY 4/5

Courtesy Out of Thin Air

OUT OF THIN AIR IMPROV COMEDY

Be one with the show as Out of Thin Air takes stage at Cascades Theatrical Theatre. Quick wit and fantastic spur of the moment laughs make for a unique Central Oregon theater experience. Tue., April 5, 8pm. Cascades Theatrical Company. 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.