SOURCE PICKS

THURSDAY 5 /18

SATURDAY 5 /20

SATURDAY 5/20

Namiwalks Central Oregon

SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND WALK!

Walk with NAMI to help provide free community mental health education, support and advocacy programs for families and individuals impacted by mental illness. Grab a friend, a family member or a group of people, put your walking shoes on and get out there! Sat., May 20, 9-11am. American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Free.

SATURDAY 5 /20

ARRAN FAGAN, LILY HANSON & JOHN LENSING

FREE FOLK FUN

Three talented folk singer-songwriters take the High Desert Music Hall stage for a free show filled with spring vibes. Arran Fagan’s style is soft and incorporates gentle finger-style guitar. Experience warm voices and musically talented artists at this show!

Thu., May 18, 8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

FRIDAY 5 /19

TOMI MART TAKE OVER!

RAMEN EATING CONTEST

Tomi Mart, a new Asian food store, will open up in the fall. Its crowdfunding event will support startup costs and will be a big, fun, ramen-eating party! There will be a DJ, food, a photo booth, fun drinks, a little corner store and… a ramen eating contest! Fri., May 19, 4-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 5 /19

Austin Lindstrom

KICKIN’ OF DUFFY’S SUMMER KICKIN’ CONCERTS

Staying true to the sounds of original country music, Austin Lindstrom will kick off the summer music series for General Duffy’s. Lindstrom’s sound gets the crowd going. If you’re a country fan, you won’t want to miss this one! Fri., May 19, 7-10pm. General Duffy's Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $10.

SATURDAY 5 /20

2023'S 2ND ANNUAL BAKER'S DOZEN FEST-BEND

DONUTS, COFFEE AND BEER

Find 13 bakers, 13 brewers and 13 roasters at this event, and sample it all. Admission grants access to all of the tasting selections. Learn about the people behind the goods! Sat., May 20, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $40.

2023 Happy Girls Run Bend And Saving Grace Heroes Celebration

CELEBRATE WOMEN FITNESS

Happy Girls Run offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances along the scenic Deschutes River. This race celebrates women in the outdoors and in fitness. At the end of the race, everyone is invited to the Saving Grace Heros Celebration with music, food and fun! Sat., May 20. 9am. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Free to watch and attend celebration. Race registration price varies.

SATURDAY 5 /20

Cj Solar

COUNTRY MUSIC FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

Get out for the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series with CJ Solar this weekend! CJ Solar is a country music artist who incorporates southern rock into his sound. His high-energy performances make for a fun live show. Sat., May 20, 4-10pm. General Duffy's Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $35.

WEDNESDAY 5 /24

Eugenia Riot And Shaene Marie Pascal

VIBRANT NEW FOLK

Cozy up in The Commons for a show with acoustic singer-songwriter Eugenia Riot. Bend-based up-and-coming singer-songwriter, Shaene Marie Pascal, will open the night with her tunes. Pascal just released her first single on Spotify — “Sci-Fi Fantasy.” Sat., May 20, 7-9pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. $20.

SATURDAY 5 /20

Club Reggaeton

ALL NIGHT REGGAETON

DJ Mistico will provide beats for the night. Dance the night away to some reggaeton grooves at Silver Moon Brewing in The Green Room. Sat., May 20, 9pm.-Midnight. The Green Room at Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $5.

“WILD LIFE”: LOVE IS A FORCE OF NATURE

FIGHT TO PRESERVE THE WILD

Join Patagonia for a screening of “Wild Life” — a National Geographic documentary following Kris Tompkins on her journey to save what’s left of the wild. The film spans over multiple decades of Tompkins’ work and her love story with outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins. Wed., May 24, Noon-9pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Free.