October 1, 2026, 6 – 10 PM
Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Big Event (formerly Comedy For Kids’ Sake) where community, connection, and impact come together to support youth across Central Oregon. Enjoy an inspiring night filled with entertainment, meaningful stories, and opportunities to help create life-changing mentoring relationships for local kids. Every ticket invests in the power of mentorship and the promise of a brighter future for youth.

This year’s Big Event will be held at the incredible Hawkeye & Huckleberry in Bend, owned by Chef Brian Malarkey and James Malarkey, with Head Chef Carlos Anthony as a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, helping bring his passion and energy to an unforgettable culinary experience for this special evening.

A Hawkeye & Huckleberry Culinary Experience: Begin the evening with selected appetizers, an exclusive cocktail menu and then enjoy a signature plated dinner by Chef Carlos Anthony that blends creativity, seasonality, and flavor.

Stories that Shape Futures: Experience powerful, firsthand stories from Bigs and Littles that bring to life the lasting impact of mentorship and the promise it creates for youth across Central Oregon.

High-Impact Giving: Take part in our silent and live auctions, featuring exclusive items and experiences, followed by a dynamic paddle raise that directly fuels life-changing mentoring relationships.

A Night to Celebrate: Close the evening with high-energy live music from Precious Byrd, bringing the room together on the dance floor to celebrate impact, community, and possibility.

Additional info:

– This is a 21+ Community Event.

– Sponsorships are still available – see this link for sponsorship levels.

Featuring Precious Byrd!
Precious Byrd is an award winning dance party band playing covers and originals in Oregon, Washington, and beyond!

Purchase Tickets Here – The Big Event will sell out fast! (Available starting July 1, 2026)

Presenting Sponsor

Other Sponsors – Coming Soon!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is a donor funded and volunteer supported agency. We rely greatly on community members that attend our events. Thank you for your support!