🍔 Americana is on the move

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Good morning, Bend! Thanks to everyone who came out to our meetup at BendTECH on Wednesday evening! It was great to meet you all!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🍔 Americana opens their new downtown location

• 🛝 A new spot for kids to play

• 🎸 Breedlove Guitars is holding a warehouse sale

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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Rates are high. Prices are sticky. And every headline feels like another reason to wait.

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SNAPSHOTS

🔑 June premium subscriber benefits are here

June is almost here, which means it’s time for the latest premium subscriber email. This month’s perk is a free week pass to Foundation Health and Fitness. Foundation offers a variety of classes that include strength training, cardio, yoga, and ballet (it’s great for your core and balance!). They also have teams on site that offer chiropractic care, contrast therapy, massage, physical therapy, and more (note that these services cost extra).

Premium subscribers also get access to our monthly event preview calendar. If you’re already on the list, make sure to watch those inboxes as the premium email goes out later today.

And as one last added bonus, the crew at BendTECH are offering anyone who signs up for the premium membership by June 6th one month free. For $9, you get a one-month pass (a $300 value!) to a chill coworking space right above the Old Mill.

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🚧 Another Bend intersection to close for roundabout construction

I’m really starting to sound like a broken record here, eh? The intersection at Purcell and Bear Creek Rd in SE Bend is slated to close for two months starting on June 2nd. During the closure, workers will be building a new single-lane roundabout and making sewer and water upgrades.

⚾️ Bend Elks baseball is back

Another season of baseball at Vince Genna Stadium is back as the Bend Elks are hosting the Ridgefield Raptors for a weekend series in Bend. This weekend’s series takes place Friday-Sunday, with the first pitch at 6:35 PM on Fri/Sat and 5:05 PM on Sunday.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍔 Americana opens their downtown location: If you want to get your Americana burger fix this weekend, then head to their brand new downtown location! Fear not, Podski fans - their food truck will re-open in a few days. Americana on Bond (located right next to Ken’s Pizza) is celebrating their grand opening on Saturday from 11 AM - 9 PM. So swing by to say hi and grab one of the best burgers in town. 1033 NW Bond St

🧸 A new play place is coming to town: Need a new spot to keep the little ones entertained while you sip on a latte and enjoy an ocean roll? You’re in luck as Play Theory Cafe is officially opening its doors on Friday, May 30th (that’s today!). This 4,000 sq ft play place is filled with a wide array of toys and play stations as well as a full cafe with a coffee bar and fresh-baked pastries. 2221 NE 3rd St

🛠️ DIYCave turns 10: Come celebrate 10 years of crafting, making, and tinkering at DIYCave. During the party, there will be live demos, tours of the space, and discounts on memberships. Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

🎸 Breedlove Guitars warehouse sale: Musicians, get your wallets ready as Breedlove Guitars is hosting another one of their warehouse sales where you can score some sweet deals on some even sweeter guitars. The doors open at 10 AM, but from what we’ve heard in the past, I’d recommend getting there a little early if you want the best selection. 10 AM 61573 American Loop

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 5.30

🛼 Friday Night Roller Dance: It's costume night at the Friday night roller dance at The Pavilion. Maybe that oversized dinosaur costume will help break your fall. 7:30 PM The Pavilion

🎼 An evening with Goose: Concert season at the Amphitheater is back in full swing with Goose flying into town for a Friday night show. 6:30 PM Hayden Homes Amphitheater

🏹 Full Draw film tour: Come catch year 15 of the Full Draw film tour at the Tower Theatre. This tour features the best in bowhunting films from the past year. 7 PM Tower Theatre 

🐈️ Cat breed bingo: Did you know that there are different cat breeds beyond orange cat, black cat, and calico cat? If so, this bingo event is for you! Tickets include several rounds of bingo and some hangout time in the cat room. 5 PM Playful Paws Cat Cafe

Saturday 5.31

🎷 Summer with the library kickoff: We all know that summer doesn't really start around here until the 4th of July, but that isn't stopping the library from throwing their summer kickoff party. The event will have kid-friendly live music and exhibits from the Children's Museum! 10 AM - Noon Alpenglow Park

🐩 Senior dog prom: Dress your senior pup in their best Western attire for the Senior Dog prom at Midtown Yacht Club. There will be prizes for the best dressed, cutest couple, and more. 12 - 4 PM Midtown Yacht Club

👗 Outta the closet: Moonchild Artistry has teamed up with the Campfire Hotel to host Outta the Closet, a trans clothes giveaway. Donations are closed at this point, but folks can swing by the Outpost at the Campfire Hotel on Saturday or Sunday to put together their new summer wardrobe (for free!). Sat & Sun 12 - 5 PM The Outpost

🛶 Paddlefest 2025: Get ready for summer on the river with Paddlefest 2025 at Tumalo Creek Kayak. They will have all sorts of watercraft on hand that you can take for a free test ride...err, paddle. 10 AM Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe

🥕 NWX Farmers Market opening day: Last but not least in the Bend farmer's market lineup is the NWX Farmer's Market, and they are celebrating their season kickoff on Saturday. So head out for fresh produce, handmade goods, and tasty treats on what should be a beautiful Saturday morning. 10 AM - 2 PM NW Crossing Dr

👕 Swap till you drop: The Pantry is hosting a swap til you drop event where you can bring in your used clothes (please wash them first) and swap them out for some new summer threads. There will also be live music, treats, coffee, and tea. 4 - 6:30 PM The Pantry

🥣 Pottery seconds sale: Head over to Camp Clay for their ceramics seconds sale. Here you’ll find some sweet deals on pieces that are beautiful, funky, and still functional. 10 AM - 5 PM Camp Clay

☘️ Garden fair at the library: Head up to the Redmond Library to celebrate all things gardening in Central Oregon. Bring a bucket to fill with a free load of compost. 11 AM - 1 PM Redmond Library

🍎 The teacher show: Ever wanted to hear some behind-the-scenes stories from the teachers at school? Now’s your chance at this comedy event featuring…you guessed it, teachers. 7 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

Sunday 6.1

🏃 5k color run: A few years back, color runs seemed to be all the rage. Well, what's that saying about if you wait long enough, it'll come back in style? Throw on your favorite white running gear and prepare to get colorful at the 5K color run hosted by Summit High. 3 PM 3030 NW Elwood Ln

❓️ Trivia night at Commonwealth: Show off those trivia chops with trivia night at Commonwealth Pub. 4 - 6 PM Commonwealth Pub

🚲️ Coffee & cargo bikes: Head down to the plaza outside of the Commons Cafe for a celebration of all things cargo bikes. Bring your cargo bike to show off, test drive new models, and share stories of that time you lugged a Costco haul up Awbrey Butte. 11 AM - 3 PM Commons Cafe Plaza

🦚 Drag me to the stars: Spice up your Sunday morning with a drag brunch at Stars Cabaret. They’ll provide the entertainment while Bo’s Bagels provides the brunch. 10 AM Stars Cabaret

👑 Brainy brunch trivia: Put on those thinking caps for an afternoon of trivia at River’s Place. 12 PM River’s Place

🥬 Worthy farmers market: It’s a full weekend of farmers markets now that the NWX and Worthy markets are in full swing! 10 AM - 2 PM Worthy Brewing

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 5.30

Polyrhythmics | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 10:30 PM | Tickets
Linda Quon & Hello Trouble | Silver Moon Brewing | 7:30 PM | Tickets
The Hasbens & SakoYana | the Domino Room | 10:30 PM | Tickets
Blü Egyptian | Commonwealth Pub | 10:15 PM
Smokestacks Trio | Wildwood Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Kevin Dorin | Seventh Mountain Resort | 5 PM
Use’ta Do | Bend Cider Co. | 6 PM
Almost | Boneyard Pub | 7 PM
Rudolph Korv | Ponch’s Place | 6 PM
COCC Big Band Jazz Spring Concert | COCC - Wille Hall | 7 PM

Saturday 5.31

Chained to Stone | Silver Moon Brewing | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Superball | Worthy Brewing | 7:30 PM
Broken Top Bluegrass | Wildwood Bar & Grill - 7 PM
High Desert Chamber Music Popup Concert | Looney Bean | 2 PM
The Black Keys | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 7 PM | Tickets
Monkey Mode | Bunk + Brew | 8 PM
Skillethead | Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
FunkShui | River’s Place | 6 PM
Almost | On Tap | 6 PM

Sunday 6.1

Cascade Winds spring concert | Summit High School | 2 PM | Tickets
Leon Bridges | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Sakoyana | River’s Place | 5 PM

THANKS!

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