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THURSDAY 10/27

Courtesy Palo Sporano

SWEET N JUICY, PALO SOPRAÑO & THE RUM PEPPERS

INDIE-ROCK, JANGLE POP AND PSYCHEDELIA

All about having a good time, rocking out with some good people and making collaborative music, Sweet N Juicy is known for its individuality. Palo Sopraño rocks with vibey, groovy beats and will balance the energy at the show. The Rum Peppers are emerging rockstars that you may have seen play around town. Thu., Oct. 27, 9-11:30 pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $10.

FRIDAY 10/28

DARLINGSIDE

SOOTHING FINGER-PICKING AND HUMMING HARMONIES

This four-person indie folk band is rooted in masterful lyricism and appreciation of nature. Darlingside recorded a “Tiny Desk Concert” with NPR, and it’s worth checking out. This concert will be full of beautiful harmonies and words that will tug at your heartstrings. Fri., Oct. 28, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.

FRIDAY 10/28

Pexels

BOARD GAMES HOSTED BY THE BASE

MEET PEOPLE AND GET YOUR GAME ON

Looking for a group to play games with? Wanting to play strategic games instead of going out this weekend? Join The Base and play some games! All are invited and welcome at The Base. Learn a game, bring a game or watch some games. Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY

10/28 20-DOLLAR ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT PARTY

THOUSANDS OF ART PIECES AND OVER 100 LOCAL ARTISTS

You read it right! Every art piece is $20, and the art show is featuring artists from around Central Oregon. Bright Place Gallery is hosting an event for the opening night with food, live music and drinks. Get out this Friday night and buy a piece of art to add to your wall. Fri., Oct. 28, 5-9 pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. $5/adults, Free/16 and under.

FRIDAY 10/28

Courtesy of Night Channels

NIGHT CHANNELS, ROSETT & SEED LING

ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF

Meshing jazz, blues and indie with rock, Night Channels is known for its hooks and melodies. This band is from Central Oregon and is performing with Rosett and Seed Ling this weekend. It’s going to be a vibey rock night. Fri., Oct. 28, 7-11 pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

SATURDAY 10/29

TOAST AND JAM

JAM OUT AND GET TOASTY WITH A LOCAL BAND

This local band always gets Central Oregon on their feet. Celebrating River’s Place’s four-year anniversary, Toast and Jam will pump up the crowd and make for a rocking night out. Don’t miss these guys! Sat., Oct. 29, 6-8 pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 10/29

YAK ATTACK & SPUNJ

VIDEO GAME-THEMED RAGER

It’s a spin on a Halloween event! These two artists are bringing boppy beats to town. Making for an exciting dance event, the energy will be in the Midtown Ballroom this Saturday night. Sat., Oct. 29, 8 pm-1am. Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $20/adv, $25/door.

SUNDAY

10/30 HAPPY CAMPERS MARKET FALL CELEBRATION

SHOP LOCAL FOR HALLOWEEN GOODS

Last-minute costume shopping or super early Christmas shopping? Happy Campers has you covered. With dozens of vendors from Central Oregon, find anything from jewelry to baked goods to hair tinsel for your last-minute costume. Sun., Oct. 30, 11am-3pm. Nordic Construction, 154 NE Underwood Ave., Bend. Free.

TUESDAY 11/1

Courtesy of Majesty

MAJESTY: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

ELECTRIC ENERGY TO QUEEN’S CLASSICS

Experience the magic of Queen in the Tower Theater on Tuesday! Majesty has been touring for 10 years and performing Queen’s classic rock hits. This band knows how to entertain an audience. Tue., Nov. 1, 7:30 pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $37-$52.

TUESDAY 11/1

Visit Bend

FIRST ON THE BUTTE

CLIMB TO THE TOP AND LEARN HOW TO DEFEND THE REGION

Wake up early and start your month off with getting your steps in. The Central Oregon Land Watch staff leads this hike every month and teaches hikers about the land and how to protect it. Meet at the trailhead! 1st of every month, 7-8:30 a.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Free.