Events

You’ve heard her take on politics and pop culture with wit and humor on NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.” See her live at the Tower Theatre in a comedy performance. Expect uncensored humor and audience participation.

Classic rock favorite Jethro Tull comes to the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Jethro Tull just released a new album and is on its 50th-anniversary tour.

The annual event kicks off with a crawfish boil on Friday and ends with a party on the lawn at Imperial River Company.

From British composer and playwright Richard Holmers, Accomplice is a dramatic play that will be staged by local production company 2nd Street Theater. The thriller will keep audiences guessing.

Reggae band Slightly Stoopid will be in town again this summer. If last year’s performance is any indication, the reggae band will throw a party the whole town will be talking about.

Rockhounds should head to Prineville for the annual Rockhound Pow Wow. The free event is a showcase for the minerals, rocks and gems that are found just below the surface in Central Oregon.

Foodies take over the streets of downtown Bend for three days of tasting, sipping and culinary competitions from the region’s best restaurants, chefs, bartenders and brewers. Bite of Bend showcases the innovative people in Bend’s culinary scene.

The closing performance in Cascades Theatrical Company’s season, 9-5 The Musical is based on the ’80s movie of the name about three women who get even with their chauvinist boss, with music by Dolly Parton.

It is Kitchen Kaleidoscope Home Tour at Tetherow, Saturday, June 16, 2018. It is a tour of 7 homes at Tetherow with local chefs featuring the best of the best tapas. There will be beer tastings at 2 homes. Local artisans will display their crafts for sale at each home as a fundraiser for Assistance League...

One of the region’s best places to listen to live music in the summer is also one of the most scenic. Elk Lake Resort hosts a series of outdoor concerts for everyone. This season kicks off with Corner Gospel Explosion.

Is there any other town that loves Michael Franti more than Bend does? Back again this summer, Michael Franti will be taking over the lawn at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with his feel good summer jams.