The Staxx Brothers

wednesday 2

Seattle’s funky, funky rockers, The Staxx Brothers are returning to Bend, and this time the show is totally free. The Staxx Bros mix funk and hip-hop with a thriving funk sound to keep the party rocking and chances are we’ll hear a few songs off the band’s forthcoming album, Jungle Cat. And did we mention there are about 47 people in this band? OK, more like seven, but it looks like 47 when they’re all up on stage funking out all at once. 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St.

thursday 24

Hit up this week’s Sound section for the story of unlikely songwriter Tim Coffey and his excellent new CD, the release of which he’s celebrating at this free show. 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St.

PUSH Skate Deck Auction

friday 25

One of the coolest community-driven projects in Bend has been the Division Street Skatepark Project, which has been slowly working toward realizing its goal of a high-end skatepark under Highway 97 at Division Street for nearly three years now. This auction, back for another year, features custom-painted skate decks by more than 50 local and regional artists that are auctioned off to benefit the skatepark. In addition to the decks, you’ll also hear some music, and enjoy drinks and snacks. 6pm Old Boomtown location, 910 NW Harriman St.

Y La Bamba

wednesday 16

One of the bloggers over on our brand-cranking-new Bent blog has been raving about this show for a while now and we have to agree, this is a really excellent band. Cramming seven members onto the stage, this Portland act manages to weave a few Mexican influences and numbers into its incredibly smooth indie folk sound. Think of a slightly spicier Blind Pilot and you’ve got this band. Free. 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Ignite Bend 6

wednesday 9

Believe it or not, this is the sixth installment of Bend’s take on the world-popular Ignite events, which place a presenter on the stage for five minutes, armed only with a microphone and a Power Point presentation of their choosing. Bend is just one of 50-plus Ignite events taking place across the world this week – so we’re not the only ones who like this sort of thing. 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St.

Vintage Ski Night

Friday 28

Ever wonder how many neon snowsuits you can fit in a bar? Well, you’ll find the answer to that very query on Friday night at the Mountain’s Edge Bar’s Vintage Ski Night, featuring several hours of ski movies from the days of yore. Costumes are encouraged and will be rewarded with prizes, so dig out all your 1991 gear and get down there for this benefit for the Environmental Center. $5. 7pm-9pm Friday, Jan 28. Mountain’s Edge Bar, 61131 S Hwy 97.