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WEDNESDAY 3/3

BOBBY LINDSTROM

LIVE MUSIC AT RIVER’S PLACE

Soulful blues and upbeat rock make for a fun weekday evening on the patio at River’s Place. Enjoy the sunny spring weather with good times and live music! Wed., March 3, 5-7pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. No cover.

THURSDAY 3/4 FRIDAY 3/5

HIGH DESERT NIGHTS: TYSON VANDENBROUCKE + PROFIT DRAMA

PRESENTED BY BUNK + BREW

The weekly concert series continues with two local artists and plenty of fun. Join the Bunk + Brew crew for live music, heated igloos and lots of good eats and brews. Fri. March 5, 5-7pm. Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. No cover.

FRIDAY 3/5

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WILDLIFE AS ALLIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

GETTING TOGETHER WITH OUR WILD NEIGHBORS

Climate change is a process that negatively affects many species and increases extinction rates. Learn more about the several species that can be allies to those trying to reduce climate change and its harmful impacts. Thu., March 4, 5:30-6:30pm. facebook.com/ events/843293692921577. Free.

THURSDAY 3/4

AUTHOR! AUTHOR!: NICHOLAS KRISTOF & SHERYL WUDUNN

THE LAST AUTHOR CHAT IN THIS YEAR’S SERIES

New York Times reporters Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn share more about their upcoming book and past coverage. The pair received a Pulitzer Prize for their work on covering China’s Tiananmen Square movement. March 4, 7pm. dplfoundation.org/author-author. $25.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

3/4-3/7 WORLD MUSE UNCONFERENCE

CELEBRATING WOMXN AND YOUTH

See and hear the voices, stories and conversations of individuals who are creating positive change in their lives, communities, and in our world during feature presentations, workshops and performances—all online this year. Info at worldmuse.org.

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KNOW WILD: CENTRAL OREGON BIOREGIONAL HERBALISM

UNDERSTANDING THE PLANTS AROUND US

Join clinical Herbalist Holly Hutton as she shares her knowledge of the plants in our region and their properties. Get to know how to harvest and use simple plants as medicine. Fri., March 5, 2-3pm. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/61493. Free.

SATURDAY 3/6

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COSMIC MICROSCAPES: SEEING INTO ROCKS FROM OREGON & SPACE

OPENING DAY, NEW EXHIBIT

This exhibition is a blend of art and science that reveals the beauty of meteorites and other rocks from space. The images are extreme close-ups of pieces of rock that give the viewer a look at the inside of these cosmic rocks. Sat., March 6, 9-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. HWY 97, Bend. Free with museum admission.

SATURDAY

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WORTHY SPRING SESSION: TOAST & JAM

IN-PERSON OR LIVESTREAMED!

Worthy Brewing is bringing live music back to the patio with local favorites Toast & Jam this weekend! Grab a friend and beer and head over or stay in and catch the livestream on their Facebook page. Sat., March 6, 5:30pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. No cover.

MONDAY

3/8 BUILDING POWER AND CHANGE FOR NATIVE PEOPLE

WITH SAVANNAH ROMERO

IllumiNative is an initiative that is using several tools to disrupt native invisibility and toxic misconceptions or biases that persist throughout American society. Savannah Romero will discuss how IllumiNative is using research, narrative, and culture change strategies to meet this goal. Mon., March 8, Noon-1:15pm. cocc. edu. Free.

WEDNESDAY 3/10

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VIRTUAL POETRY SLAM

CELEBRATING UNHEARD VOICES

Listen or share your voice in this virtual open mic and poetry slam. This event is designed to give a platform for creative expression for those who are historically unheard or ignored. Register in advance for your chance to share or show up and get inspired. Wed., March 10, 6-7:30pm. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ event/61555. Free.

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY! We Banjo 3 Sat. March 13 6pm Rhythm of the Dance Sun. March 14 6pm Tickets and info at TowerTheatre.org