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Thursday 5/16
Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; or 458-836-7866.
One Mad Man: The musician loops together multiple instruments creating backdrops accompanied by vocals; 6-8 p.m.; free; River's Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; .
Live Music with Skinny Dennis: The acoustic duo will perform classic rock tunes, ‘80s indie pop, singer-songwriter stylings and original songs; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; or 541-610-4969.
Spoken Word Open Mic: All Spoken word forms welcome, every third Thursday; 6-8 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; or 541-323-3955.
Nick Delffs: The singer-songwriter will perform original music; 6 p.m.; $10 plus fees; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; or 541-638-7001.
Chatham Rabbits & Stillhouse Junkies: The singer-songwriters and Colorado bluegrass band will perform, brought by SFF Presents; 7-9:30 p.m.; $27.50, $15 youth (17 & under); The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; or 541-815-9122.
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock N' Roll: With a lineup of cast members from many of Broadway’s most popular rock musicals, Neil Berg stages the songs and shares the often unknown stories of the music; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $41 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-317-0700.
David Miller: The musician will play rock covers and originals; 8-10 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
The Buttertones with The Hayds: The Los Angeles-based cult rock band will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Joe Kaplow, Mickey Newball & Palo Soprano: The California-based singer-songwriter will perform; $13 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Friday 5/17
Soul'd Out: The Central Oregon band will perform; 5-8 p.m.; Wetlands Taphouse, 51375 US-97, La Pine; or 541-907-1402.
Danny Attack & Guests: The singer-songwriter with Americana roots and punk influences will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $10 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
HDCM Concert Series — Crown City String Quartet: The last concert of the season features the world premiere of "The Potion of Eleucis" by Hollywood composer and local Bend resident Chris Thomas; 7:30-9 p.m.; $48, $10 student and children; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; .
Watkins Glen & Fractal Double Header: The local Bend jam bands will perform; 7:30-11:59 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
D/L Quintet: The band features Ruthie Dineen on piano and keyboard, Andrew Lion on bass, Joel Behrman on trumpet, Luke Broadbent on guitar, Adam Carlson on drums and special guest Tom Bergeron on tenor saxophone; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25; Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; or 458-600-6352.
Eric Leadbetter: The singer-songwriter and local frontman will perform solo; 8 p.m.; Great Hall — Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; or 800-801-8765.
Saturday 5/18
Josh Aigner: The singer-songwriter will perform; 5-8 p.m.; Wetlands Taphouse, 51375 US-97, La Pine; or 541-907-1402.
Live Music with Jess and James: The members of the Jess Ryan Band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; .
Saturday Jazz Sessions: D/L Quintet will perform jazz-adjacent, and at times evokes elements along the lines of Kneebody, Snarky Puppy, Ben Allison, and The Bloomdaddies; 6-8 p.m.; free; River's Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; .
Riley Green — Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour: The American country singer-songwriter will perform; 6:30 p.m.$40.50 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin-Hixon Drive, Bend; or 541-312-8510.
Tap Your Toes With Oldies But Goodies: Tap your toes down memory lane with the Cascade Chorale and Jazz Central with classics from the golden era of music, including hits from Aretha Franklin to the Eagles, the Beatles to Neil Diamond; 7 p.m.; free, donations gratefully accepted; First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend; .
Anthony Frijia + Guests: The singer-songwriter from Maryland will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $13 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Not Your Ex Lover & Palo Soprano: The Central Oregon Latina all-girl band will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $12 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Live Music Concert And Ecstatic Dance With Yemanjo: A live-concert on one of downtown Bend's biggest dance floors, hosted by Bend Ecstatic Dance with music by producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harris, alcohol-free venue; 7:30-10 p.m.; $22 online; Boys and Girls Club Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-639-9695.
Symphony Season Finale Punctuated by Percussion: A co-op effort between Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and nonprofit Central Oregon Symphony Association, will feature percussionist Britton-René Collins in its finale of the 2023-24 season; 7:30 p.m.; free; Bend Senior High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; or 541-355-3700.
Brian Hanson Band: The country band will perform; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
Sunday 5/19
Symphony Season Finale Punctuated by Percussion: A co-op effort between Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and nonprofit Central Oregon Symphony Association, will feature percussionist Britton-René Collins in its finale of the 2023-24 season; 2 p.m.; free; Bend Senior High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; or 541-355-3700.
Cascade School of Music Student Showcase: The annual showcase will feature students, faculty, bands and ensembles; 2-5 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-317-0700.
Tap Your Toes With Oldies But Goodies: Tap your toes down memory lane with the Cascade Chorale and Jazz Central with classics from the golden era of music, including hits from Aretha Franklin to the Eagles, the Beatles to Neil Diamond; 3 p.m.; free, donations gratefully accepted; First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend; .
Open Mic Night: Open mic every Sunday; 4-7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Anthony Frijia: The lyrically-driven folk, blues and country band will perform; 5-7 p.m.; free; River's Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; .
Chatham County Line: The band from Raleigh, North Carolina, will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $18 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Monday 5/20
Open Mic: Listen to local performers every Monday; 6-8 p.m.; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; or 458-202-1090.
Willy Tea Taylor, The Turkey Buzzards & Jason Burky: The singer-songwriter will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $15 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Buffalo Rose: The six-piece modern folk, Americana band from Pittsburgh will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-317-0700.
Cedric Burnside: The singer-songwriter and guitarist will perform; 8 p.m.; $18 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Tuesday 5/21
Karaoke Night with DJ Chris: Sing with DJ Chris Ossig; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
Wednesday 5/22
Live Music at Bevel: Join us on the patio at Bevel every Wednesday night for a free live music show featuring some local talents; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd., Bend; .
Dad Bods '80s Cover Band: The '80s cover band will perform rock music; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; or 541-382-5174.
Anthony Frijia: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers, 806 NW Brooks St., Bend; or 541-678-6268.
Jam Session with Darin Gentry & friends: The local musician will perform every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; or 541-382-1645.
Acoustic Open Mic: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc every Wednesday; 7-8 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
MST, Mari and the Dream, Moon Rattles: The band from Bozeman, Montana will perform; 9-11:59 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
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