Art in the High Desert is a juried gathering of nationally acclaimed artists who are in Bend for just 3 days to share their stories and sell their artwork. Come! See! Enjoy! Buy! Art For Every Budget! August 23, 24, 25 — 2024 Friday — 5pm – 9pm Saturday — 10am – 6pm Sunday […]
Hang out on the iconic Crux lawn for Cruxapalooza! This 12-year commemoration of Crux beers is an all-day celebration of live music, food trucks, games and even a morning 5K–if dashing for beer is your style. Whether running or sipping, head to Cruxapalooza for a day spent with fellow beer lovers as you toast to […]
Explore the diversity of Oregon’s wildflowers and pollinators at the 34th Annual Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival. With activities and displays for the entire family, the festival features guided tours, insightful talks, art displays, native plant sales, crafts and vendors– celebrating all things wildflower and their pollinators. Plus, industry experts will be available to learn […]
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Three decades ago, a Bend resident took out a newspaper ad and spread the word among friends: Come by Thursday night if you’re interested in protecting Oregon’s high desert. By the second meeting, the fledgling group gave itself a name – Oregon Natural Desert Association – and everyone chipped in $5 to get it going. […]
Please join us for an evening with Pink Martini, with both China Forbes and Storm Large! Pink Martini has just released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album is the band’s happiest in […]
The 2017 Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concert Series at the Les Schwab Amphitheater welcomes Dina Y Los Rumberos. Get ready to sway and dance to the hip-moving Caribbean flavor, led by musical director Raul Martinez. Dina’s melodic and beautiful voice keeps everyone dancing as the band performs all types of Cuban music and […]
A Community Tradition in Downtown Bend since the 1930’s. Come celebrate our country’s independence on July 4th with Bend Park & Recreation! Start out your day’s festivities 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 Schedule, […]
Two person show for John C. Traynor and Angela Mia De la Vega.
View sensational local and national art at dozens of businesses downtown on the first Friday of every month. Shops are matched with artists and stay open late, serve food and wine as they welcome you in to enjoy their space and this wonderful evening.
The 2017 Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concert Series at the Les Schwab Amphitheater welcomes The Groove Cabin. Influenced by the band member’s diverse tastes in music and our beautiful PNW surroundings, Groove Cabin plays original music aimed at getting the listener up and dancing. Moving. And Grooving. And Smiling. The fun they have […]
The 2017 Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concert Series at the Les Schwab Amphitheater welcomes Streetlight Moon, performing rock & roll songs inspired by classic rock. Streetlight Moon entered the music scene in Bend last year performing Led Zeppelin songs that were downright jaw dropping due to the lead vocals of Stephanie Slade. In […]
It's official – Hawaiian singer songwriter Jack Johnson is coming back to Bend on his 2017 Summer Tour. Adored for his cool, mellow style, folk singer Johnson has sold millions of records since his 2001 debut, platinum release, 'Brushfire Fairytales.' In all, Johnson has released six solo albums. In addition to his music, Johnson is […]
Diana Krall is a Canadian jazz musician who achieved crossover success with her sultry, understated vocals and her bop piano playing. She took the jazz world by storm in the late '90s, and by the turn of the century she was firmly established as one of the biggest sellers in jazz. Krall is the only […]
