Live Music
Monday, May 20
Open Mic: Listen to local performers every Monday; 6-8 p.m.; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; or 458-202-1090.
Willy Tea Taylor, The Turkey Buzzards & Jason Burky: The singer-songwriter will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $15 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Buffalo Rose: The six-piece modern folk, Americana band from Pittsburgh will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-317-0700.
Cedric Burnside: The singer-songwriter and guitarist will perform; 8 p.m.; $18 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Tuesday, May 21
Karaoke Night with DJ Chris: Sing with DJ Chris Ossig; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
Wednesday, May 22
Live Music at Bevel: Join us on the patio at Bevel every Wednesday night for a free live music show featuring some local talents; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd., Bend; .
Dad Bods ‘80s Cover Band: The ‘80s cover band will perform rock music; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; or 541-382-5174.
Anthony Frijia: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; or 541-678-6268.
Jam Session with Darin Gentry & friends: The local musician will perform every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; or 541-382-1645.
Acoustic Open Mic: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc every Wednesday; 7-8 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
MST, Mari and the Dream, Moon Rattles: The band from Bozeman, Montana will perform; 9-11:59 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Thursday, May 23
Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; or 458-836-7866.
Skillethead: The local band with bluegrass traditions will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; .
Dark & Grey: The local rock group will perform classic and alternative songs; 8-10 p.m.; free, 21+; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; or 541-383-0889.
Friday, May 24
Flamingosis: The Brooklyn-based artist will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $18 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Reggae Rave: DJs will play reggae, dancehall, steppaz, UK Dub and other music; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $15; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-408-4329.
Arts
Tuesday, May 21
Film Screening & Discussion — “Turning Red”: In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, there will be a film screening and discussion; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; or 541-383-7590.
Ritual — Mountain Bike Film Tour: The film series highlights athletes, creative filmmakers, storylines and cinematography, bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues; 7 p.m.; $20 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Friday, May 24
Model Citizens — After Hours: A night of cabaret with a speakeasy touch, you must have a password to buy a ticket, reach out to any Model Citizen to get the password; 9-11 p.m.; $25; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Skyliner’s Art Sale: Local artists will sell their creations over Memorial Day weekend; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Free 16250 Skyliners Road, Bend; 541-390-3863.
Theater & Dance
Monday, May 20
Scottish Country Dance: A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, beginners welcome, all footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed; 7-9 p.m.; $5; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; or 541-388-1908.
Tuesday, May 21
Bend Ecstatic Dance: A weekly journey into free-form movement with music curation, a no-booze and no-shoes venue, no experience required, no dance instructions given; 7:45-10 p.m.; $15-$25; Boys and Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-639-9695.
Wednesday, May 22
Argentine Tango Classes and Dance: Learn the Argentine tango in this beginner/intermediate class followed by dancing, no partner needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; .
Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: A movement and dance class that focuses on practicing presence, moving, breathing, playing and connecting; 6-7:15 p.m.; $15; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; or 541-948-7015.
Thursday, May 23
La Rumba: There will be Latin music, dancing, food and drinks; 7:30-11 p.m.; free; HOLA! Downtown, 920 NW Bond St., Bend; or 541-325-6676.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: Cascades Theatrical Company will perform a stage adaption of Ken Kesey’s novel; 7:30 p.m.; $39, $35 students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-389-0803.
Friday, May 24
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: Cascades Theatrical Company will perform a stage adaption of Ken Kesey’s novel; 7:30 p.m.; $39, $35 students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-389-0803.
Spring! An Evening of Dance: Features new works by local choreographers and dancers from Velocity Dance Theatre, Central Oregon Ballet, Jazz Dance Collective, guest artist Rosie Sharkey and others, presented by Bend Dance Project; 7 p.m.; $23; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; or 541-317-0700.
Comedy
Wednesday, May 22
The Roundabouts Improv — A Comedy Show: The improv troupe will perform; 7:30-9:15 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Thursday, May 23
An Oregon Comedy Showcase: An Oregon comedy showcase featuring Nick Meier, Nic Lanier, Eleanore Ryan and Freeway Farrell; 7:30-11 p.m.; free, RSVP; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; or 541-323-1881.
Friday, May 24
Comedian Jordan Cerminara: The co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show creates diverse humor near Portland, Oregon, and recently recorded his debut album; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Books
Wednesday, May 22
Creating Art on Trail: Carolyn Matthews-Daut will talk about her book “Paint, Sweat, and Tears — 150 Days on the Appalachian Trail”; 3-4:30 p.m.; free; Zoom; .
Thursday, May 23
Book Launch — Sami’s Smile: Celebrate local art teacher Sarah Swoffer’s newest book; 5:30-6 p.m.; free; Wild Child, 680 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 1003, Bend; 541-797-6857.
Virtual Book Discussion — “Things We Lost to the Water”: The group will read Eric Nguyen’s novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settles in New Orleans and struggles to remain connected; noon-1 p.m.; free; virtual; .
Sports & Outdoors
Tuesday, May 21
Group Bike Ride — Mountain Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District and Blazin Saddles have partnered to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer months; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; or 541-719-1213.
Rimrock Spring trail wildflower trip: Hike Rimrock Springs trail through high desert juniper and sagebrush reaching a wetland oasis, doubling the wildflower possibilities, 2-mile trail, mostly flat, no dogs allowed; 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Rimrock Spring trail, US Highway 26, approx. 9 miles SE of Madras and approx. 18 miles NW of Prineville, Madras;
Wednesday, May 22
Bird Walk: Deschutes Land Trust, Kara Jakse and Coleen Pidgeon will lead a spring bird walk; 8-11 p.m.; free, RSVP; Priday Ranch, Deschutes; .
Thursday, May 23
Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation Disitrict have partnered with Blazin Saddles to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; or 541-719-1213.
Sunriver Pétanque Club: In Pétanque, players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 1-4 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; or 503-201-5939.
Friday, May 24
Santiam Wagon Road Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson to explore the 150-year-old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve; 10 a.m.-noon; Bend;
Kids & Family Wednesday, May 22
Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Coaches will lead kids through weekly Ninja Warrior circuits that include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements; 1:30-4 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; or 541-241-3919.
Thursday, May 23
Bigs & Littles Sunshine Class: Introduce your little one to the world of art with our Bigs & Littles classes; 10:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m.; $20; Let’s Paint, LLC., 63320 Stonewood Drive, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.
Mini-Ninja Camp: Develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $167; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; or 541-241-3919.
Mom + Baby Yoga Classes: A class to bond with your baby while also hanging out with other moms with little ones; 10:30-11:45 a.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; or 541-241-3919.
Friday, May 24
Exhibition Opening — Kids Curate: This year the Neighborhood and Dual Immersion 4th graders at Bear Creek Elementary School focused on water and its importance to the many people, animals and plants of the High Desert; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free with museum admission; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; or 541-382-4754.
Lectures & Classes
Tuesday, May 21
Film Screening & Discussion — “Turning Red”: In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, there will be a film screening and discussion; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; or 541-383-7590.
Glass Cutting Workshop: Learn to cut glass for either fused or stained glass; 5:30-7 p.m.; $99; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; or 541-388-2283.
Lunch & Learn Speaker Series: A presentation during the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s community dining program; 11:30 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; .
Paint Night: There will be food and drinks and instructions on painting with acrylics; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $49 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Wednesday, May 22
Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breathe, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath, all levels welcome; 6-8 p.m.; $30; Hanai Foundation, Forest Room, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; or 541-668-6494.
Notice Your Nudge — Invite Growth: Weekly two-hour sessions will awaken your intuition, clarify your vision and chart steps in the direction that has nudged you all along, groups limited to eight; 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $550, for seven two-hour, in-person sessions; trade welcome; RiverBend Neighborhood, private residence, Bend; .
Thursday, May 23
EcoNIDRA — Where Yoga Nidra Meets Nature Connection: A blend of yoga nidra and forest therapy; 7-8 p.m.; $22; Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; .
The Shared Experience: Central Oregon’s forum for educators to share their ideas and highlight innovative solutions to the challenges faced in education; 6-9 p.m.; $5-$35 suggested donation; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; or 541-410-5866.
Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; or 802-299-0722.
Wine Workshop Series — Mini Tour de France: Explore Champagne, Beaujolais and the Rhone Valley in this wine educational class with tastings; 6-7 p.m.; $25, refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; or 541-728-0753.
Food & Drinks
Monday, May 20
Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 per card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; or 330-461-3736.
Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; .
Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.
Tuesday, May 21
Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat with other seniors; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; .
Ribbon Cutting & Celebration for Family Resource Center: There will be food, desserts, a raffle and the winner of the Central Oregon Parent Educator/Home Visitor of the year will be announced; 4-6 p.m.; free; Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, 2500 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 130, Bend; .
Trappist Tuesdays: $1 off Belgian bottle beer flights featuring Orval, Westmalle and Rochefort breweries; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; or 541-797-6760.
Women Tasting Flights — Penner-Ash: Winemaker Kate Ayres will lead a tasting of six wines from the historic Penner-Ash in Willamette Valley; 5:30-7 p.m.; $66 Gratuity included in ticket price; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; or 541-728-0573.
Wednesday, May 22
Bend YP Social: There will be appetizers, beverages and networking, meet some local nonprofits and learn how to get involved; 5-7 p.m.; $25 $15 for members; Realty One Group Discovery, 185 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Suite 201, Bend; or 541-203-0522.
Farmer’s Market: There will be produce, meat, fish, baked goods and more in the alley and plaza; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; .
Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday, teams up to 6, prizes to winners; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; or 541-382-9242.
Staglin Family Vineyards Tasting: A Staglin Vineyards wine tasting with winery owners and founders Shari and Garen Staglin to fundraise for brain health, includes five wines and small bites; 5:15-6:30 p.m.; $150; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; or 541-410-1470.
Thursday, May 23
League of Women Voters Silent Auction: The League of Women Voters Deschutes County is holding a silent auction fundraiser to support its 2024 Get Out the Vote campaign, there will be food, art jewelry, experiences and local services; 4-7 p.m.; $25; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; or 541-633-7821.
Dining Through The Decades — 1970s: There will be a curated 5-course menu inspired by 1970s, with Deschutes Brewery’s beer pairings, benefiting KIDS Center of Bend; 6-8 p.m.; $95 inclusive of gratuity; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; or 541-389-3111.
Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; or 458-836-7866.
May 2024 EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk: A happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses; 4:30-7 p.m.; $48, $32 for members; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; or 541-639-4776.
May Green Drinks: The Environmental Center and host Kobold Brewing will talk about sustainability at the social gathering, there will be appetizers and beverages; 5-7 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing — The Lair, 1043 NW Bond St., Bend; or 541-508-5410.
Staglin Wine Dinner: A wine dinner featuring selections from Staglin’s esteemed collection, paired with delectable dishes, a portion of the proceeds will support the One Mind Foundation; 6-8 p.m.; $250; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; .
Thursday Trivia: There will gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; or 541-280-1690.
Trivia on the Moon: Trivia will be held on the patio; 7-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; or 541-388-8331.
Friday, May 24
Firkin Friday: Brewers concoct new cask ales designed exclusively for The Brasserie; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; or 541-797-6760.
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