Artist Favianna Rodriguez takes the stage for COCC’s Nancy R. Chandler speaker series. Delving into the intersection of art, social justice and the imagination, Rodriguez will explore the power of art to inspire social change. $10
Celebrate the arrival of spring in style! Peruse the Spring Makers Market for a dose of creativity and community spirit. With more than 25 vendors, local brews, live tunes, raffles and even impromptu flash tattoos, there’s something for everyone. Plus, you’ll be supporting the work of local nonprofit Street Dog Hero.
We throw this party properly! Live music by Las Estrellas (Musica de la Tierra Caliente) – Specialty Beer & Cocktails – Fresh Elotes & Tamales – Food Trucks (including the best Mexican food in Bend from Sopa) – Come for all the festivities!
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Each year, snowmobile enthusiasts convene around the state to ride together on snowmobile trails, talk about snow safety and the sport and connect with a community of fellow snowmobilers. The Oregon State Snowmobilers forty-sixth annual event will be held in John Day this year. Prices vary.
In the third weekend of jazz performances from the Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz series, bassist Buster Williams, drummer Lenny White and pianist George Colligan combine their talents to form a world-class trio. Catch them in two performances on Friday and Saturday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. $55. Riverhouse on the Deschutes.
In the third event of Mt. Bachelor’s annual Après Ski Bash series, listen to live music from Swatkins & The Positive Agenda, a funk and soul group from Portland. The event is open to all ages, and there are local drinks and bites to sip and snack on while you stay warm by the fire. […]
Known as the lead singer of Pink Martini, China Forbes will be in Bend for the Jazz at the Oxford series, which brings world-renowned jazz musicians and singers to Bend. She’ll perform three times throughout the weekend at 10 Below at the Oxford Hotel, and will be including some original music in her sets. $49. […]
Join the 5k, 10k, half run or walk in the annual Polar Bear Run held at St. Thomas Academy in Redmond. After, refuel on warm drinks and snacks at the Polar Bear Expo, which will have local health and fitness vendors. $35-$70. St. Thomas Academy.
Planning a wedding in Central Oregon? Don’t miss the Cascade Wedding Show, the one-day event that connects brides and grooms with local wedding and event professionals. Find inspiration and resources from more than sixty vendors and businesses with the latest trends and entertainment ideas in the wedding industry on display. There will also be raffles […]
Get a taste of some of Central Oregon’s best craft beers at the fourth annual High Gravity Brewfest at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. The casual, all-ages brewfest will have a variety of Central Oregon’s craft beers and ciders available to sample while you huddle around the outdoor firepits at O’Kane’s. Free. McMenamins Old St. […]
A mixed-media show exploring the work of Nikola Tesla, “Telsa: Light, Sound, Color” will surprise and entertain with a variety of acts, including live physics demonstrations and performances from the Eugene Ballet Company and Deglani String Quartet. The show will bring Tesla’s innovations and story to life through art and storytelling. $28.50-$39.50. Tower Theatre.
The Golden Dragons is a premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company that returns to the Tower in Bend. Performing a series of dances and stunts that have been a tradition for centuries, the Golden Dragons tour the United States with their stunning skills and entertaining shows. $27-$47. Tower Theatre.
Fusing fashion and sustainability, Rubbish Renewed Fashion Show is an annual fundraiser for REALMS Magnet School that features two runway shows with locally made fashion. The catch is that each piece is made using material that otherwise would have gone in the trash or recycle bin. The first runway show features fashion created by students. […]
“Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie” is a dramatic play written by Alan Alda. The true story follows Curie’s personal life after her husband, Pierre, with whom she shared the Nobel Prize in physics for their work in radiation, dies in an accident. Curie finds renewed love and strength from Paul Langevin. But the scandal […]
There are three chances to see the Music in Public Places Series from the Central Oregon Symphony Association. There will be performances of classical music at the Prineville, Sisters and Redmond libraries at 2 p.m. featuring different ensembles from the Central Oregon Symphony. Free. Various locations.
Bend Boulder Bash is a community bouldering competition where top competitors from across the Pacific Northwest compete for cash prizes. This is a free and fun event for the public of all ages to come spectate and hangout. There will be a raffle supporting Bend Endurance Academy and beer from Silver Moon available for purchase. Free. […]
Astronomy lecturer Scott Fisher will reveal the wonders of the Universe during a lecture on "The Cosmic Perspective." Using images and videos from observatories including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Pine Mountain Observatory, Scott will use an easy-to-grasp scale that relates us to the actual size of the Universe we inhabit. With that new […]
Kids and families will enjoy the Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert, where musicians from the Central Oregon Symphony will perform an interactive and engaging classic musical concert. Get to the concert early to take part in the “instrument petting zoo,” when kids can get up close to the instruments and learn more about how they work. […]
Acclaimed science journalist Mary Roach will be in Bend as part of the Author! Author! series from the Deschutes Public Library. She’s published seven books including Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and most recently Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War. Her meticulous research is paired with smart humor that educates and […]
Head to Mt. Bachelor for the sixteenth annual Great Nordeen cross-country ski and fat bike races. Choose from the 18k or 30k cross-country ski races that starts at the West Village Lodge and end at Wanoga Sno-Park. There is also a 15k fat bike race at the event. Prices vary. Mt. Bachelor West Village Lodge.
