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Everyone’s (and I mean everyone) favorite downtown music and hangout shindig is back for another season of fun on Thursday evenings. Munch & Music takes place every Thursday evening from 5:30 - 9-ish at Drake Park from tomorrow through August 6th. This week’s music headliner is Moontricks. Have kids? The bouncy house area is the place to be. Just be sure to bring some $$.

And now a note about everyone’s favorite tiny art show (the art is tiny, not the show itself). Submissions for this year’s $20 Art Show at the High Desert Museum are opening today (Wednesday) at noon sharp! You can sign up to submit up to 100 pieces (it costs $1 per piece to sign up), and they’ll determine how many pieces each artist can submit once two weeks have passed. All art must be less than 36 square inches (that’s a 6in x 6in square) and be able to be hung on the wall.

Not submitting art, but want to score some sweet $20 pieces? We’ll keep you up to date when tickets for the event go live.

Want a chance to provide some input on what new art goes on display at the roundabout at Empire & 18th? Now’s your chance. Three proposed designs will be on display at Larkspur Community Center and the Scalehouse Gallery from July 3-18. You can also check out the designs here and send in your comments by email. I drive by this roundabout nearly every day, so ya’ll better choose a good one (my vote is on High Desert Currents)!

👕 Bridge & Burn opening in downtown Bend: Portland-based apparel brand Bridge & Burn is opening a new outpost in downtown Bend. You can swing by today for their grand opening to check out their Scandinavian-inspired apparel. They’re located at 916 Wall St.

👖 Madewell opens at the Old Mill: This is turning into quite the day for apparel shopping in Bend, as the Old Mill announced that Madewell will also be opening their doors today! Swing by to check out the space and enjoy the grand opening fun.

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⚾ The Sandlot: You’re killing me, Smalls! Celebrate the upcoming holiday with a movie on the pickleball courts, celebrating America’s pastime. 5:30 PM Ballers & Brews

🧺 Downtown Farmers Market: Summer season is in full swing at the farmers market. Stop by to pick up cucumbers, tomatoes, berries, and everything else fresh and delicious. 11 AM Brooks Alley

🕊 Reiki Energy Healing Meditation Circle: Join Natalie Colvin, a Reiki Healing Master and Intuitive Guide, for an evening of guided meditation and gentle Reiki energy healing. 6 PM The Loving Fungi

👩 Women's Walk & Talk Wednesdays: A midday walk and conversation with AdventurUs for an afternoon of fresh air, good company, and the kind of connection that carries you through the week. 12 PM Outside In

🚲 Summer Crit Series: We missed the kickoff week for the summer crit series, but as they say, better late than never. Best of all, kids race free all summer long. 5 PM Pacific Crest Middle School

🐰 Bingo for Bunnies: See if the balls bounce in your favor and raise a little money for Central Oregon’s bunny rescue non-profit - Ember’s Bunny Rescue. 7 PM Midtown Yacht Club (note that the event was rescheduled from 7/2)

🌊 Paddling Basics at REI: Everything you need to know before you get on the water, from strokes to safety to knowing how to actually enjoy yourself out there. 5:30 PM Bend REI

⚕ CPR & Stop the Bleed Class: You never know when you may find yourself in a position to save a life. Learn some basic lifesaving skills at this free monthly class. 5:30 PM (CPR) & 6:30 PM (Stop the Bleed) Bend Fire Training Center

⚾ Bend Elks vs. Walla Walla Sweets: The Elks are back at home, taking on the Sweets at Vince Genna Stadium. Want to plan ahead? Friday will be fireworks night at the stadium, and on Saturday you can stick around after the game to watch the fireworks on the butte. 6:35 PM Vince Genna Stadium

🥗 A Homemade Vinaigrette Workshop: Learn to make vinaigrettes from scratch at the Central Library. 2 PM Central Library

🤠 La Pine Rodeo Kicks Off: The La Pine Rodeo opens its gates for another year of classic rodeo action. Bull riding, barrel racing, and all the Western tradition you can handle just down the road. 4 PM La Pine Rodeo Grounds

🐝 COBKA Bees & Brews: The Central Oregon Beekeeping Association heads to Crux for an evening of bee talk and cold beer. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just bee-curious, this one's a good time. 5:30 PM Crux

🏃 Hybrid Combine: Think you’re the fittest of the fit? Put that to the test at the hybrid combine competition with Outlier Athlete Development. 4 PM COCC Track

🔧 Tubes, Tubeless & Flat Repair Clinic: The most common trailside problem gets a dedicated evening at GearFix. Know your tire situation before you need to. 6 PM GearFix

😂 Comedy Mics at Worthy: Open mic comedy at Worthy Brewing to ease you into the long holiday weekend. 6:30 PM Worthy Brewing

🎮 Mario Kart Bend Cruiser Ride: Dress as your favorite Mario Kart character and ride through Bend in the most joyful group bike ride of the summer. Starting at Dogwood at the Pine Shed—blue shells not included. 7 PM Dogwood at the Pine Shed

Eric Leadbetter | Tetherow Golf Club | 5 PM
Long Gone Wilder Trio | Crosscut Warming Hut | 6 PM
Amelia Day | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets 
Brent Alan & Gabe Johnson Duo | McMenamins | 7 PM
Kurt Sylvia & Cynthia West | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

Reno & Cindy Holler | Mountain Burger | 6 PM 
Blackstrap Bluegrass | River’s Place | 6 PM
Jenna Hansen | The Lot | 6 PM 
Haute Melange | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Talamh Dubh | The Commonwealth Pub | 6:30 PM 
Burn the Wolf | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Gabriel Cox Band | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets

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