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THURSDAY 1/6 THURSDAY 1/6 SATURDAY 1/8

COMEDY AT CRAFT

THE COMEDY HOTSPOT

Laugh in the new year with comedic headliners including Nic Lanier, Cori Ramsey, Sam Donaldson and the host, Katy Ipock. Sat., Jan. 8, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Suite 103. Bend. $15.

SATURDAY 1/8

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KASSI VALAZZA FIRESIDE SHOW AT THE SUTTLE LODGE

A LIGHT GOLD VOICE

Enjoy a night of great music that is known to swirl around listeners’ heads like whiskey in a snifter. Proof of vaccination and photo ID required to attend. Thu., Jan. 6, 5:30-8pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20. Sisters. $20.

THURSDAY 1/6

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BRETT DENNEN SEE THE WORLD TOUR

A FIXTURE IN AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC

With the unique capacity to hold up a mirror to our lives, Dennen holds a singular gift for meditating on life’s most noteworthy topics through singing and songwriting. Thu., Jan. 6, 6-8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $38-$49.50.

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WINTERVENTION AT AVID CIDER

$50,000 IN PRIZES!

Hoodoo is dumping tons of cash into several different prizes including lift tickets, gear and more at this family-friendly event. Thu., Jan. 6, 6-8pm. Avid Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 190., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY

1/7 METAMORPHOSIS – LASER FROG FAREWELL PARTY

BYE, BYE DJ PARTY

Bid one last farewell to DJ Laser Frog before he leaves to his new home in Colorado. Plus, bust out your favorite creature costumes, which are highly encouraged. Fri., Jan. 7, 7pm-midnight. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $7.

FRIDAY 1/7

DANCE PARTY WITH DJ THECLECTIK

ONE CRAZY GENRE MASHUP

Experience hip-hop, electronica and acoustics at this cross pollination of musical genius. Fri., Jan. 7, 9pm-midnight. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $5.

FRIDAY 1/7

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE YEAR!

Celebrate the first Friday of 2022 by taking in local art and music from around Central Oregon. Displays and musicians will be rotated regularly. Fri., Jan. 7, 6pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHY

PICTURE PERFECT ANIMALS

Learn new photography and camera techniques via experienced photographers as you snap amazing shots of animals found in Central Oregon. Sat., Jan. 8, 10am-2pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy 97. Bend. $150.

SATURDAY 1/8

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KY BURT

A MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

From an acoustic or electric guitar to a five-string banjo, the wide range of influence from this artist creates a sound full of beautiful mental images. Sat., Jan. 8, 4-6pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

TUESDAY

1/11 UNLIKELY CANDIDATES WITH THE CRITICALS AT VOLCANIC

INDIE ROCK BAND

Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, this band is ready to bring their A-game to Central Oregon’s alternative music lovers. Tue., Jan. 11, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.