More Bars In More Places Tour

thursday 18

This hip-hop and DJ tour features some big names in the indie game, including Knobody (or Hieroglyphics fame), Germane, The Tones, Dice, DJ Caput live, as well as local rap stalwarts Cloaked Characters. It’s going down in The Annex, perhaps one of the most underutilized yet classy local venues that should nicely accommodate this quality hip-hop showcase. $5. 21+. 8pm. The Annex, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.

Something To Sleep On:
Jo Lundberg Art Show

friday 19

Local artist Jo Lundberg displays all her zany new work, including large-scale oil paintings at this art show, which also features one of Bend’s most intriguing new bands, Yenn. These psychedelic rockers blend a bubbly sixties-ish brand of pop and finish it with a headphones-friendly production sheen – but live they bring a party to its feet. Doors open at 6pm. Poethouse Art, 55 NW Minnesota Ave.

Tuck and Roll CD Release Party

friday 12

Over the last year we’ve watched as Tuck and Roll got tighter and tighter with their local shows and now they’ve got a full-length album, Time To Run, to showcase their delicious punk rock licks and NOFX-style harmonies. While poppy punk is the crux of the disc, there’s also one Americana-ish gem that caught our ear, that being “Nothing on You.” But seriously, go to this show and get this incredibly honed-in record. Danger Death Ray open. $2. 9pm. Players Bar & Grill, 25 SW Century Dr.

Eric Tollefson and The World’s Greatest Lovers

wednesday 3

Go to the Sound section for a profile of this local singer/songwriter and his band of Lovers. Tollefson will open the show with an acoustic set, followed by a full rocking gig later on. Free, all ages. 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

thursday-saturday 4-6

After enjoying an incredibly successful run, the local production of Ken Kesey’s legendary story is sticking around for an encore weekend for three more performances. Take advantage of the borrowed time and make sure you check this out. $20/adult, $15/senior, $12/student. 7:30pm each night. Greenwood Playhouse, 148 NW Greenwood Ave.

Ignite Bend 4

thursday 25

The multi-media bonanza that crams a mountain (or several mountains, also known as a mountain range) of information into entertaining and topical five-minute slideshow is back now for the fourth time in Bend. Topics vary incredibly and chances are, you’ll learn something. Free, or $3 suggested donation. 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St.

Warm Gadget

thursday 25

Bend’s most bizarre yet exhilarating band is back at it with this just-announced show at the Moon where they’ll dazzle you with their electronic meets industrial sound. DJ Moksha opens. $5. 9pm. Silver Moon Brewing Co., 24 NW Greenwood Ave.

Blackflowers Blacksun

thursday 18

If you’ve never seen Greg Bryce, the man behind Blackflowers Blacksun, in action you should make it to this show, before Bryce heads back to Alaska where he works as a firefighter in the springs and summers. Along with his band, Bryce creates a jet engine worth of power with dirty slide blues guitar and howling vocals. $3. 8pm. Silver Moon Brewing Co., 24 NW Greenwood Ave.

The Confederates

friday 19

Longtime locals will remember this punk act, which has been on hiatus for almost three years now. But this weekend, the ‘Rats return to the scene and bring along Tuck and Roll and Hands on Throat to open this triumphant return show. $2. 9pm. Players Bar & Grill, 25 SW Century Dr. 21 and over.