🍕More Pizza on the Eastside

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Good morning, Bend! Here’s a pinch of news and a dash of events that should bake together into one tasty newsletter.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🍕 A new eastside pizza spot opens

• 🎭️ The Greenhouse Cabaret’s next show launches soon

• 📆 Your weekend preview (because every summer weekend in Bend is packed)

Let’s get to it.

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SNAPSHOTS

🗞️ Free shred day at the Bank

Ever had to sit on the phone for hours with the fraud team at various banks and other lending institutions? If not, I’d highly recommend doing everything possible to avoid it. A great way to help prevent this pain is by shredding those old bank statements, medical bills, and anything else with personal details that you wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. If you don’t have a shredder at home, then bring those papers down to Washington Bank on NE 3rd St between 10 AM & 1 PM on Tuesday for their free shred day.

🎭️ Greenhouse Cabaret’s next show is launching soon

Want to both help support the arts in Central Oregon and check out a spectacular performance in an intimate theatre setting? The Greenhouse Cabaret is set to launch their next production, The Wolves, on August 8th. This one-act, 90-minute performance will give you an inside glimpse “about the intensity and sheer raw energy of teenage girls in soccer, and a snapshot glimpse into the private conversations that go on in their stretching circles.” The shows run Wed-Sun from August 8th through the 24th, and you can purchase tickets here.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍕 Abe Capanna’s opens an East Side Location: Popular Detroit-style pizza food truck, Abe Capanna’s, has opened its new brick-and-mortar East Side location in the same building as Hablo Tacos, Lone Pine, and Cuppa Yo. Over the weekend, they rolled out with a soft opening and now should have the full menu up and running. A quick check of their website still shows only the food truck location at Crosscut, so be sure to double-check before placing an online order.

🍜 A new Chinese Takeout Option in NWX: So I tried posting a reel about this last week, but didn’t do a great job of explaining that Thai Table and their new Chinese takeout concept, Dragon Chinese Kitchen, would be operating out of the same space. Now that I have your undivided attention - here’s the deets. Thai Table in NWX is still serving up their tasty Thai food for dine-in or takeout, AND they have added a new Chinese concept for takeout only. So if you’re craving some Chow Fun or Kung Pao Chicken, you can order it here.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Monday 7.21

🇧🇪 Belgian National Day: Raise a goblet to the land of waffles, fries, and very strong beer. Head to Monkless to celebrate their roots with discounted flights and general monk-y business. 11:30 AM Monkless Belgian Ales

🧘‍♀️ Silent Disco Outdoor Yoga: Flow, breathe, and shimmy under the sky with a headset full of chill beats and positive vibes by RÜFÜS DU SOL. BYO mat and moves. 5 PM Hanai Center

🧭 The 10 Essentials with Deschutes County SAR: Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just in it for the trail snacks, learn the must-haves for staying safe out there. Because “just winging it” doesn’t work when you run out of water 5 miles from your car. 6:15 PM Gear Fix

📚 RAB Middles Book Club: Got a middle-grade reader who loves a good story? Bring them by Roundabout Books for an evening of book talk, new friends, and snacks! 6 PM Roundabout Books

🎤 Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Got jokes? Or just love to laugh? Beertown Comedy Open Mic is back at Silver Moon! Grab a pint, settle in, and enjoy a night of local laughs—or get up there and give stand-up a shot yourself. 6:30 PM Silver Moon Brewing

Tuesday 7.22

🌱 Wellness Garden: Whether you’ve got a full backyard or just a sunny windowsill, this workshop will teach you how to grow herbs that do more than spice up dinner. Think calming teas, soothing oils, and simple salves—all from your own tiny garden. 10:30 AM Downtown Bend Library

🚴 Gear Fix Tuesday Group Ride: Clip in and cruise with fellow bike nerds for a casual (but cardio-approved) group ride. Expect fun, fast-ish friends and good trail chat. 6 PM Gear Fix

🎖️ Ribbon Cutting: Project Recover: Project Recover searches the world for missing-in-action U.S. service members—bringing long-lost loved ones home and giving families the closure they deserve. Stop by to celebrate their new space and meet the people behind the mission. 3:30 PM Project Recover

🎤 Takeover Tuesday Karaoke: It’s your time to shine! Whether you're a shower singer or a stage star, Takeover Tuesday at M&J Tavern is calling your name. Grab a drink, grab the mic, and belt it out with Bend’s karaoke-loving crowd. 8 PM M&J Tavern 

🧠 Head Games Trivia: Rally your smartest (or silliest) friends and compete for prizes, glory, and bragging rights. Cold beer and good vibes included. 6 PM Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5

LIVE MUSIC

Monday 7.21

Orchard Ladder and Chiggi Momo | Bunk + Brew | 8 PM
Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM
of Montreal | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 9 PM | Tickets

Tuesday 7.22

Shinyribs | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Accordionista Robin Werdal | Downtown Bend Library | 4 PM 
Kenny Hadden | Portello Wine & Spirits | 6 PM
Penelope Road | Silver Moon | 8 PM | Tickets
Elise Franklin Jazz Quartet | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
Clyde McGee & Atillion | Silver Moon | 7:30 PM | Tickets
The Sun Threaders | GoodLife Brewing | 5:30 PM

WEEKEND PREVIEW

🎈Friday: Balloons. Over. Bend. The Night Glow is back at COCC, and it’s pure magic—bring a blanket and your camera. Mt. Bachelor’s Gravity Series is sending it all afternoon, and Sippin’ for Scholarships at Stoller Wine Bar is the perfect excuse to raise a glass (or three) for a good cause. Sunset yoga at Smith Rock? Unreal.. Hit Sisters Artwalk or grab a bite at Food Cart Fridays—you can’t go wrong.

🔥 Saturday: Kick things off with spice and hops at Hops & Heat at Boneyard. Wanna get your garden game strong? Firewise Native Plant Gardening at Worthy has the goods. Slow things down with Forest Bathing at Shevlin, then bounce back into carnival mode at The Grove—games, snacks, the works.

🌿 Sunday: Get solar-savvy at Hanai with a DIY RV Power Systems workshop. Then it’s all about joy: Tea Dance at The Podski is gonna be a vibe (good tunes, chill crowd, maybe some drag). Wind it all down with Summer Exhale at Juniper Preserve—breathwork, body love, and a full weekend reset.

🎶 Live Music:  From bluegrass legends like Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band to punk chaos like Teenage Bottlerocket, it’s wall-to-wall tunes. Catch Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country at Volcanic Theatre Pub, Red Clay Strays at Hayden Homes, or Jeshua Marshall Trio and The Vibeshiftas turning up the local vibes. Chill sets from Jordan Wolfe, Pete Kartsounes, Maria Jackson, and more keep things flowing all across town. It’s a full-blown music fest—pick your spot and let the good times roll.

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