Live music

Thursday 2/20

The Critical Blues Band: The local blues group will perform from Muddy Waters and Junior Wells to Howling Wolf, B.B. King and The Fabulous Thunderbirds; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Irish Trad Music: Irish traditional group The Ballybogs will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Skinny Dennis: The acoustic duo featuring Bill Sterling and Rodney Toogood will perform classic rock, ‘80s indie pop and original songs; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

Freddie and The Flannels: The band will perform; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

The Elovaters — High Tide Low Ride Tour: The reggae rock band from Boston will perform; 7-11 p.m.; $30 online, plus fees; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Shine: The local acoustic trio will perform covers; 8-10 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Friday 2/21

Under the Bridge Karaoke Night: Expect good vibes, great music and craft brews on tap; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com or 541-280-1690.

40 oz to Freedom: The Sublime tribute band will perform; 7 p.m.; $15 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Vibeshiftas: The four-piece band will perform; 8 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Karaoke Friday & Saturday nights at Hardtails Bar & Grill: Sing with friends; Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N. Larch St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

Saturday 2/22

Bill Keale: The singer-songwriter will perform; 2-4 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Central Oregon Symphony’s Winter Concert Series: Each year, the Central Oregon Symphony’s Young Artist Competition showcases the skill of young musicians from the region; 2-4 p.m.; free with membership, ticket info coming soon; Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; cosymphony.com or 541-317-3941.

Winter On The Pond: Dive Bar Theology will perform; 5-7 p.m.; Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend; bendbrewingco.com or 541-383-1599.

Music Flow Youth Rock Fest: Student rock bands of Bend unite, showcasing young rockers from the music school, proceeds from this event will support local theater programs for the Cascades Theatrical Company; 5:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Live Music with Pete Kartsounes: The local singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Saturday Jazz Sessions: Open jazz jam with Carson Hackbart Productions; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Two Bit Piece: The acoustic trio comprised of two acoustic guitars, upright bass and vocal harmonies will perform; 7-10 p.m.; free; WildWood, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite #120, Bend; facebook.com/events/590556937025033 or 541-593-6138.

Mariee Siou & Guests: The singer-songwriter from California will perform; 7 p.m.; $18 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Central Oregon Symphony’s Winter Concert Series: Each year, the Central Oregon Symphony’s Young Artist Competition showcases the skill of young musicians from the region; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; free with membership, ticket info coming soon; Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; cosymphony.com or 541-317-3941.

Rob Gregerson: The local singer-songwriter will perform; 8-11 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Almost: The band will perform; 8-11 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Kursk B2B ATEK ft. Alt-1: The music groups will perform with local support from Kalpa, Teddles, Smurks; 8:30 p.m.$10 online, plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Karaoke Friday & Saturday nights at Hardtails Bar & Grill: Sing with friends; Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N. Larch St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

Sunday 2/23

Central Oregon Symphony’s Winter Concert Series: Each year, the Central Oregon Symphony’s Young Artist Competition showcases the skill of young musicians from the region; 2-4 p.m.; free with membership, ticket info coming soon; Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; cosymphony.com or 541-317-3941.

“High Desert Melodies” — An Emerging Artist Showcase: Showcasing the talents of five emerging professionals, accompanied by a master pianist; 3-5 p.m.; free, donations accepted — $20 suggested; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College — Pinckney Center for the Performing Arts, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; operbend.org or 541-383-7700.

Oyster Lee: The banjo cover solo project; 5-7 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Open Mic Night: Hone in on your craft in a safe and supportive sharing environment; 5-8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Sunday Matinee Live Music Series: Local Central Oregon musician favorites will perform; 5-7 p.m.; free; Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St., Suite #100, Bend; unofficiallogging.com or 541-323-8700.

The Kronk Men and Facet: The local instrumental rock trio will perform; 5:30 p.m.; $10 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Blues Harmonica Blowout: A band accompanies Curtis Salgado, harmonicist Dennis Gruenling, Mark Hummel and harpist and vocalist Sweet Marta; 7:30 p.m.; $34 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Monday 2/24

Monday Acoustic Open Mic Night: Acoustic performances in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, 15-minute slots, sign-up opens at 5 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m., all performance types and ages are welcome to attend and perform, eligible to audition for future Bend Comedy show, five minutes spoken or two songs of stage time; 7-9 p.m.; free; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.

Bluegrass Collective Mondays: Every Monday night at Silver Moon Brewing catch live bluegrass music; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Larry Fairington: The singer-songwriter will perform; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley: The duo will perform; 7 p.m.; $35 online, plus fees; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Tuesday 2/25

Live Music Thursday’s: Local singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes will perform, pint deals available during the live music hours; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; GoodLife Brewing Co., 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.com/GoodLifeBrewing or 541-728-0749.

Karaoke Night with DJ Chris: Sing with friends; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Wednesday 2/26

Jam Session with Darin Gentry & friends: The local musician will perform every Wednesday; 6 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Acoustic Open Mic: Grab your friends, showcase your skills and cheer on fellow artists, sign-ups start at 6 p.m., event happens every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com or 541-280-1690.

Acoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc: Local artists and musicians will perform; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Reverend Horton Heat, Black Joe Lewis & Pinata Protest: The rock trio from Dallas will perform; 7 p.m.; $32 online, plus fees; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Danger Gently: The Central Oregon band will perform; 7 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

The Wardens: The trio of Canadian Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $24 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.