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WEDNESDAY 5/5 FRIDAY 5/7

HIGH DESERT NIGHTS

FEATURING A TRIO OF MUSICIANS

Upbeat tunes, bites from the food trucks and local brews—High Desert Nights are the best way to spend a Friday. This week catch Mari, Third Seven and Sam Kaiser. Fri., May 7, 6-9pm. Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. No cover.

SATURDAY 5/8

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CINCO DE MAYO PARTY FEATURING CHIRINGA

DANCING, MUSIC AND BREWS

Celebrate the annual tradition with Silver Moon and Bend’s number-one Latin-dance band. Chiringa brings grooving beats that will get you up and dancing. Wed., May 8, 6-10pm. Silver Moon Brewery, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10 advance, $15 at the door.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

5/5-5/6 AN EVENING WITH WIL KINKY

AT THE BROWN OWL

A Portland-based songwriter and guitar master brings original songs and unique talent to Central Oregon. Two nights of live music back to back. Wed., May 5 & Thu., May 6, 6-8pm. The Brown Owl, 550 SW Industrial Way, St. 120, Bend. Free.

THURSDAY 5/6

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IN CONVERSATION

WITH POETS ELIZABETH ACEVEDO & MAHOGANY BROWNE

An afternoon of poetry and purpose with two renowned poets. Don’t miss this chance to connect with award-winning writers and community engagers. Thu., May 6, 4-5:30pm. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/61738. Free.

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SIP AND SHOP OUTDOOR MARKET

GRAB THAT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT

A day of cocktails, community and fun. Browse local makers and find the best gift for yourself or any other moms in your life. Cocktail specials all day! Sat., May 8, 10am-5pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Maker’s District. No cover.

SATURDAY 5/8

TREAT YO MAMA

AT RIVER’S PLACE

Head down to River’s Place for some fun just before Mother’s Day. Shopping, wine tastings and live music make for a fabulous weekend. Sat., May 8, 1-7pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. No cover.

SATURDAY 5/8

THE WOODSMAN

LIVE MUSIC IN REDMOND

Some of your favorite solo singers, united in Redmond for an evening of Country, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues. Sat., May 8, 6:30pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $10.

Cinco de Mayo with Los Lobos

SATURDAY

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3 OF WE: LIVE AT CRUX

PATIO SEASON IS BACK

Original music and mountain views await you this weekend! 3 of We is ready to rock! Sat., May 8, 5-7pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. No cover.

SUNDAY

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MOTHER’S DAY MARKET

SHOPPING AND BRUNCH

Mimosas for Mother’s Day! Local crafters bring pottery, candles, coffee and all your favorites to this outdoor market. Sun., May 9, 11am-5pm. The Bite, 19860 Seventh St., Tumalo.

WEDNESDAY 5/12

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LANDWATCH VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR LANDS?

Join in for community discussion about how Central Oregon LandWatch and you can help protect the wild spaces and create functional city centers. Wed., May 12, 6-7:30pm. centraloregonlandwatch.org/ events/2021/4/7/virtual-open-house. Free.