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THURSDAY 9/15 FRIDAY 9/16
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KING YOUNGBLOOD & DOWN NORTH
AFROPUNK ATTITUDE
Frontman of King Youngblood Lavi-Jones is an activist, musician and innovator. The Seattle-based band is pushing the sound of Pacific Northwest rock music and taking a stand at the same time through heady lyrics and heavy riffs. Thu., Sep. 13, 9-11:30pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.
THURSDAY 9/15 SAVE SKYLINE FOREST IPA RELEASE PARTY
A BEER FOR THE WOODS
The Skyline Forest is a 50-square-mile stretch of land between Bend and Sisters that hosts vital habitat necessary for community and forest health. Worthy Brewing is raising funds to protect this forestland from development. Thu., Sep. 15, 5:30-8pm. Worthy Brewing. 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Free.
FRIDAY 9/16
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DAVID RAMIREZ W/TRAVIS EHRENSTROM & GRACE CASTON
BRING THE TISSUES
David Ramirez is a soulful songwriter who’s gained national recognition for his heartfelt lyrics and being able to masterfully control the mood of the stage. Whippoorwill will host another listening room popup concert at the Belfry Friday night. Fri., Sep. 16, 7-10pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. $25.
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CULT OF TUCK: TUCK AND ROLL
STEP UP, QUEEN
The art of drag is an inherently punk-rock performance. Cult of Tuck aims to show the rock ’n’ roll spirit of drag at this special performance taking place where the group started, Volcanic Theatre Pub. Fri., Sep. 16, 9-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.
FRIDAY 9/16
RUN CHICKEN RUN!
WHO’S BRINGING THE SUIT?
The rules are simple: Each participant puts money into a pot, a chicken is selected, a chicken costume is put on, the chicken runs to a bar and drinks with the money, those who find the chicken get to drink with them until everyone finds the chicken. Fri., Sep 16, 5:30-8pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend. $10.
SATURDAY 9/17
CAN CHASER CROSS
RIP AND RIDE
Full of dusty trails and a grassy maze, the Can Chaser race is part of the Oregon Harvest Cyclocross series. Riders from across the state will tear up the Redmond course as cyclocross season hits full swing! Sat., Sep. 17, 8:30am-4pm. Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Free to observe.
SATURDAY 9/17
REDMOND KIWANIS R’OKTOBERFEST
PROST!
Wild Ride Brewing hosts an Oktoberfest with an emphasis on the rock and local beer offerings. There will be festivities all day that will welcome in the harvest spirit. Sat., Sep. 17, Noon-10pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. Free.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY 9/17-9/18 MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 25TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
WHEN THE MODEL TRAIN BUSTS OFF THE TABLE
This isn’t the model railroad that you’ll find in your grandpa’s basement. While there will be smaller scale trains at the open house there is also a rideable half-mile track perfect for kids and model train enthusiasts alike. Sat-Sun., Sep. 17-18, 10am-4pm. Eastern Cascades Model Rail Road Club, 2150 Modoc Ln., Bend. Free.
SUNDAY 9/18
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FLOGGING MOLLY
FOR ALL THE SALTY DOGS
Flogging Molly has been blending the boundaries between hardcore punk and Celtic folk for two decades. The group’s audience is now built by rockers from multiple generations—a statement to the holding power of Flogging Molly’s music. Sun., Sep. 18, 5:30pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 Shevlin Hixon Dr., $42.50.
MONDAY 9/19
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FERMENTATION CLASS
YES, YOU CAN PICKLE THAT!
Have empty jars lying around the house, or a garden that surprised you with a huge harvest? Learn the art of fermentation to properly store excess food and enjoy throughout the year! Mon., Sep. 19, 5:30-8:30pm. Worthy Garden Club, 495 NE Bellevue Dr.., Bend. $20.
