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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Enjoy the holiday with your friends and family at the Bend Park & Recreation District’s Old Fashioned July 4th Festival sponsored by Bend Pet Express. It’s a day filled with old-fashioned fun & games, food and festivities – you won’t want to miss out! Make a day of it: Begin at 8:00 am in Drake […]
Come celebrate our country’s independence on July 4th with Bend Park & Recreation! Start out your day’s festivities at 10 am with the Pet Parade through downtown Bend then follow up with the Old Fashioned July 4th Festival in Drake Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Parade Participants: Kids of all ages are invited […]
Danae Bennett-Millers opens her show, "Seeking the Nature Within" at Tumalo Art Co in the Old Mill District, Friday July 5, from 4-8pm during Bend's First Friday Gallery Walk. Danae presents new bronze sculpture and original printmaking of wildlife in her organic, flowing style.
Craig Brown has put together this incredible trio of outstanding musicians. Come on out to enjoy their music, pizza, drinks and sunset!
BendFilm invites all curious and eco-conscious audiences to a screening of ArtiFISHAal, a Patagonia film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. ArtiFISHal by Josh “Bones” Murphy explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued […]
Bend Summer Festival Returns July 12-14 Enjoy 29 years of kicking off the summer season, with the First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14. Featuring fine food and libations, talented artists, three stages of first class blues, rock and jazz from Central Oregon and across the nation. The Bend Summer […]
Dive Bar Theology is a Bend, Oregon based trio that brings high energy vibes to venues of every shape and size. With their unique indie-pop take on well-known songs, they transform everything from breweries and festival stages into contagious groove-laden parties.
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to homesteading families in the High Desert.
Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! Dancing encouraged.
Short description: Have you been curious what down river paddleboarding is like? This is the perfect course for beginners to give it a try and more experienced paddleboarders to tighten up their technique. Long description: In our Intro to Swiftwater SUP, paddlers will begin learning the world of swiftwater/whitewater paddleboarding on the beautiful Lower Deschutes […]
Join us for a fun Sunday of pickleball that supports an amazing cause in the Deschutes County Community. Come out to Pine Nursery Park and play some Pickleball – a lively racket game for all ages and abilities that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong. All proceeds will benefit Friends of the Children Central Oregon Chapter. […]
With events scheduled all day in each of six rings, there is always something to see at the Oregon High Desert Classics. Spectators are welcome at any time to watch the athleticism of the horses, wander through the marketplace booths, and have a meal from the food trucks. This is a rare opportunity to see […]
OIM Summer Social What better way to celebrate summer and spark creativity than a social at 9th Street Village? Part artist collective, part beer garden and part co-working space, 9th Street Village has redefined the idea of "mixed use." It's a dynamic space to connect with a new colleague or just putt around with frisbee […]
Held in Bend, Oregon, Cork & Barrel is an annual three-day wine and food event series benefiting KIDS Center. Each year Cork & Barrel brings a different and unique wine region to Central Oregon. In 2019, we are proud to feature the wines of Southern Oregon! There’s something for everyone during these three days of […]
Join us for an evening filled with art and excitement. The opening event includes artist demonstrations and a chance to mingle with the artists. This is your first chance to bid on a piece, so make it count!
Bring the whole family (two- and four-legged) to American Legion Park to enjoy a good time benefiting local shelters and rescues. This FREE, dog-friendly community festival is host to an IPA tasting, great food, dozens of vendors and adoptable pets galore. 100% of funds raised at the event are split among the beneficiaries. Raffle announcements […]
Join the Copeland Gallery for our Fourth Friday Open House. The theme for this month is "Oceans and Rivers." Sip a taster of beer from Sunriver Brewery while going on a journey with Chad to the Kingdom of Tonga. He will be sharing stories about the close encounters with the humpback whales and speak to […]
Join us for the 2019 Re/Max Key Properties Balloons Over Bend, July 26-28th, for a full weekend of balloon launches, night glows and balloon-filled skies, with family-friendly activities kicking off on Friday, July 26th at the Children’s Festival, benefitting Saving Grace. Central Oregon businesses will offer an array of children’s activities, such as bounce houses, […]
Tal Wilkenfeld headlines the 7th Annual Newberry Event Charity Music Festival! Central Oregon’s 7th Annual Newberry Event Music and Arts Festival to Defeat MS is a three-day outdoor summer multi-genre music festival well-known as a good time for a good cause. July 26, 27, 28, 2019. Main acts Friday are Portland's Indubious reggae, opening for […]
Visit some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d’œuvres, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the stroll. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry. […]
Join LOGE Bend and some other cool cats doing awesome things in the outdoor industry for a series of fun afternoon hangouts! Our first outdoor fest will take place this coming Saturday from 2pm-8pm. Here’s what’s up: - Ubco Bikes: Rip around on an Ubco Electric Motobike and meet local Bend snowboard super hero Austin […]
“Déjà Vu: Reinterpreting the Oregon Landscape Through an Altered Lens”, new works in oil by Katherine Taylor opens August 2, from 4-8pm during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk at Tumalo Art Co. in the Old Mill District. For this show Katherine was inspired to create art commemorating some of the places she hiked and camped […]
Coyote Willow creates beautiful music with grit with their exciting combination of cello, guitar and rich vocals and styles ranging from folk, roots, and blues to intricate instrumentals. Join us for some great music, food, drinks and sunrise!!
