Attend the 12th Annual Crush Cancer Fundraiser at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards! Enjoy family-friendly 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon trails in Terrebonne amidst scenic vineyards. All donations support the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, aiding Central Oregon families battling cancer with essentials like gas cards and lodging vouchers. After the race, unwind with food, live music, […]
Support your local wildlife hospital at the Think Wild Fundraiser and Supply Drive at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Bring cash donations or supplies to aid injured and orphaned native wildlife.. Enjoy live music, food, raffles and a silent auction, with $2 from every cocktail purchase going to Think Wild.
Gear up for the 44th annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon’s premier multi-sport event. Individuals, pairs and teams tackle the alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, cycling, running and kayaking course stretching from Mt. Bachelor to Bend’s Old Mill District. Don’t miss out on this iconic race, a cornerstone fundraiser for MBSEF to support more than […]
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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.
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. […]
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.
