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WEDNESDAY 5/11 FRIDAY 5/13 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 5/13-5/14

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SPRING CHARCUTERIE BOARDS COOKING CLASS

BECOME A PICNIC PRO

Learn how to build up the perfect charcuterie board and impress everyone at the next potluck. Meats, cheeses, pickled goodies—oh, and of course, wine parings. Wed, May 11, 6-8pm. Kara’s Kitchenware, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr. #120, Bend. TBD.

THURSDAY 5/12 HELGA & LEFTSLIDE

A LOCAL SHOWCASE

Two local Central Oregon bands double headline at High Desert Music Hall. Get ready for a night of heavy jams and rock ’n’ roll. Support some locals! Thu, May 12, 7pm. High Desert Music Hall. 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $10

THURSDAY 5/12

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HENRY ROLLINS: GOOD TO SEE YOU 2022

THE PUNK ICON SPEAKS

The multi-faceted artist speaks on the strangeness of the past two years in this spoken word performance. Who better to guide you through the chaos of the world than the former Black Flag lead singer? Thu, May 12, 8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $38.50-$49.50.

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CULT OF TUCK PRESENTS: WHEN WE WERE TUCKED WITH J. GRAVES

“GET OUT OF MY ROOM!”

A punk drag show with plenty of angst. Goth and Emo vibes inspired by the When We Were Young festival will pave the way for plenty of black eye-liner and nail polish. Release all that pent-up teenage rage. Fri, May 13, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.

FRIDAY 5/13

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COMEDY AT CRAFT: ED HILL

LAUGHS FROM ABOVE

The Canadian-Taiwanese comedian takes the stage at Craft! Hill is gaining momentum as a comedian, winning multiple awards and landing on “must-see” lists from many publications. Craft delivers yet another great show. Fri., May 13, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend. $15.

SATURDAY 5/14 THE WHIPPOORWILL PRESENTS: JOEL CHADD

FEEL THE MUSIC

Joel Chadd is an honest songwriter who brings the openness of his personal experience to the stage. Chadd entices audiences with powerful storytelling and heartfelt guitar. Sat, May 14, 7-9:30pm. The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. $15.

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BEND BREWFEST

GET CRAFTY

Bend’s infamous beer celebration returns, being pushed up a couple months earlier than usual and jumping locations across the river to a new home in the Old Mill District. With over 100 beers represented it will be impossible to go thirsty. Fri-Sat, May 13-14, Noon-9pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422., Bend. $40.

SATURDAY 5/14 BIRDS WITHOUT BORDERS

CELEBRATE MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

A full day of events is planned for Sahalee Park in Madras. Learn about other cultures, listen to storytellers, music and celebrate all the birds that make seasonal migrations! Sat, May 14, 10am-2pm. Sahalee Park, 241 SE Seventh St., Madras. Free.

SUNDAY 5/15 INTRO TO GROWING FOOD IN THE HIGH DESERT

LET IT GROW

Join the Worthy Garden Club to learn strategies for growing your own food in the tricky High Desert. The class will guide participants through the entire planting process to make sure those veggies are popping come harvest time. Sun, May 15, 9:30am-Noon. Worthy Garden Club, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. $40.

MONDAY 5/16 BADMINTON NIGHT

WHAT’S THE RACKET?

Wanting to learn more about badminton? Well, this is a great chance to get outside and meet a fun community and learn about the game! Badminton Night welcomes everyone and provide nets, rackets and shuttlecocks. Mon, May 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park, 1310 NE Hwy 20. “Free as a birdie.”

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