Bend Magazine

Bend May Dinner Party
2024-05-19 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Experience the flavors of the Middle East at the Bend May Dinner Party hosted by Flights Wine Bar, with featured recipes from Rose Previte’s debut cookbook, Maydan. Join fellow food enthusiasts for an evening of bold and shareable dishes inspired by Lebanon, Morocco and beyond.
$25

Mountain Bike Film Festival
2024-05-21 19:00 | Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Drive
Experience the thrill of mountain biking on the big screen at the RituaMountain Bike Film Festival. Celebrate the sport’s spirit and watch incredible athletes push the limits of what’s possible with stunning cinematography and engaging storylines.
$20

Dad Bods Band Free Concert at McMenamins
2024-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
Join us for a blast from the past with the return of the Dad Bods 80s cover band! They’re gearing up for a free concert, open to all ages, on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McMenamins in the Father Luke’s Room.
The Dad Bods bring the party with their energetic performance of classic 80s rock tunes, sprinkled with some hits from other decades. Don’t forget your dancing shoes for this lively show—it’s a night out the whole family will enjoy!

Big Butte Challenge Launch Party
2024-05-23 16:00 | Bend Brewing Co, 1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97701
Gear up for the Big Butte Challenge launch party! The challenge involves exploring eight buttes and breweries at your own pace from Memorial Day through October 1, with prizes and free beer at participating breweries. Learn more and listen to live music at the Bend Brewing kick-off event.

Live Music with Critical Blues Band at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
Grab a beer and join us for live music with Critical Blues Band on the patio at the Pub on Reed Market. Music starts at 530PM – free & family-friendly.

Riverhouse on the Deschutes 50th Anniversary Dinner: Celebrate the 1970s
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Currents at The Riverhouse, 3075 Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Celebrate Riverhouse on the Deschutes’ 50th anniversary at the “Dining Through the Decades” dinner six-part series. At this first event, enjoy a nostalgic culinary journey through the 1970s, paired with Deschutes Brewery selections, including the exclusive Riverhouse Golden Ale. A portion of ticket sales benefits KIDS Center of Bend.
$95

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2024-05-24 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Map, Galleries & More details at:
https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
SAA @SistersArtsAssociation
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Sisters Oregon Downtown
When? 4th Fridays, 10am-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free
Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues during and following the walk. 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.
The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters who believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Downtown Sisters Oregon
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, SAA-Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
SAA @SistersArtsAssociation #SistersArtwalk #SistersStudioTour.
Nurturing arts & togetherness among artists & all who visit & reside in Sisters, Oregon
@BeachamsClockCo @CanyonCreekPottery @HoodAvenueArt @MakinItLocal @TheRickardsGallery @SpaceInCommon @StitchinPost @SisGal11 @SistersFolkFestival @ToriizakaArt @WildflowerStudioFraming

Dive-In Movie at Juniper Preserve
2024-05-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Kick off your summer with an unforgettable experience at our Dive-In Movie event featuring “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023). Float in the pool, cozy up in a lounge chair, or watch from the hot tub – the choice is yours! We’ll keep our Trailhead Pools open late just for the show, ensuring you have the perfect setting to enjoy this thrilling movie. Contact Activities to RSVP – activities@juniperpreserve.com or 541.693.5368. Tickets are free for Juniper Lodge Guests and Members. Non-Lodge Guests: $65 per pass for up to a family of 4; $15 for each additional family member.

Last Saturday Artwalk
2024-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend, 97702
Meander through the Old Bend Iron Works district for artist popups and vibrant art happenings. Swing by Café des Chutes for its Afternoon Jazz on the Patio. This week, hear the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio. Sales and surprises await!

Zine Making Workshop with Atif Akin
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
A zine is a self-published, often times low cost and lo-fi, non-commercial publication that is easy to distribute in local circles. This workshop engages publication as an artistic practice in an effort to connect through cultural commons, or the shared interdisciplinary knowledge acquired by varied communities.
During the workshop we will use the visual source material that participants bring along,
like old magazines, photo albums, record covers, to cut, copy and paste compositions
and produce and reproduce saddle stitched zines for distribution in the local bookshop
and other hubs around the residency.
This workshop will be taught by Atif Akin, an artist from Turkey based in New York with a focus on technoscientific criticism in the context of contemporary art, science, and politics.

Crosscut’s 4th Anniversary Party
2024-05-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Crosscut – Warming Hut No. 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Cheers to four years of Crosscut Warming Hut, a gathering place for craft beer near Bend’s Box Factory. Enjoy discounted drinks, live tunes, and tasty treats from Kona Ice of Bend. Dance, sip and soak in the celebratory atmosphere.

Forest Bathing
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Find yourself in nature like you never have before.
Feel your stress melt away as you get connected to your roots.
Witness the magical transformation your mind, body, and spirit will move through as the mind takes a well-earned break, the body gets some well-deserved attention and rejuvenation, and spirit gets to connect with the beautiful bigger picture and serves up a dose of wonder, fascination, gratitude, and connection.
A forest bathing walk starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world.
We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea.
Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the forest through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other.
Decades of studies have discovered a wide range of health benefits associated with this practice, including stress relief, better sleep, lowered blood pressure and inflammation, and improved immunity.

Voices Rising BIG SING! with Kira Seto
2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | LARKSPUR COMMUNITY CENTER EVENT ROOM, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, 97702, United States
It’s time for a singing celebration with a
BIG SING!

Revel, dance, and delight in epic harmonies, groovy rhythms, and words to feed the heart and soul with 60+ singers in a PARTICIPATORY COMMUNITY SINGING EXPERIENCE! This group harmony singing is for all voices, with beautiful, easy-to-learn, short-form songs, including rounds, layered parts, and harmonies. All songs taught by ear through call and repeat. We’re singing for the joy of it. Even if you think you can’t sing, you belong here. We value connection over perfection.

Singers from the Voices Rising Spring series will come together from both our Sunday and Wednesday sessions to create an epic sound and we want YOU to join us!

SATURDAY, MAY 25
Doors 1:45 pm
Singing 2-4 pm

LARKSPUR COMMUNITY CENTER EVENT ROOM
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend

Suggestion Donation
$15-30
(no one turned away for lack of funds)

Bring a friend!

Dress up festively if you feel inspired!

ACCESSIBILITY:
The Larkspur Community Center Event Room is wheelchair accessible. There will be chairs available for those who need to sit down. The invitation is for you to stand if you are able. Please let me know if you have any accessibility needs that we can try to support.

PHOTOS/VIDEO:
Heads up: We will be taking pictures at this event. If you do not wish to be in pictures, please let us know as you sign in.

KIDDOS:
Children who can participate or enjoy themselves without distracting the group are welcome. Please ensure their needs are well met. Youth under 18 included for free.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
If you are willing to post or invite people on FB, that would be welcomed support! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/7538430772920263/

Portugal. The Man
2024-05-25 18:00 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Portugal. The Man at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships
2024-05-26 11:00 - 15:30 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Bid adieu to winter with a splash at Mt. Bachelor’s pond skimming showdown. Although registration is full, spectators are welcome to witness skiers attempt to glide across the epic 100-foot-long pond for a chance to win a Winter 2024/25 Mt. Bachelor Full Season Pass. Get ready for thrills and spills and a lot of fun!

Memorial Day Artisan Market & BBQ
2024-05-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Celebrate Memorial Day at Brasada Ranch with artisan treasures, live music and a lip-smacking BBQ menu. Delight in classic burgers, smoked mushrooms and more, paired with wine, beer and spirits as you enjoy Brasada’s beautiful grounds and views.

La Pine BeaverHOOD planting with Think Wild
2024-05-28 09:00 - 2024-05-29 17:00 | La Pine State Park, Bench Leg Drive, La Pine, 97739
Bench Leg Drive, Bench Leg Dr, Oregon, USA
This is two-day project to plant beaver habitat in La Pine State Park. Join us for one or both days.
Difficulty level: Easy/Medium
Itinerary: Volunteers are welcome to arrive on-site or carpool from Think Wild starting at 8 am. Planting will take place between 9AM and 5PM on Tuesday 5/28 and Wednesday, 5/29. Come one day or both! You have the opportunity to dry camp at the project site on Tuesday night, which should make for a unique and quite night under the waning gibbous moon.
Tasks will include: Digging in soft and rocky soils, planting sticks, installing fencing, pounding t-posts in the ground, hiking, carrying moderately heavy loads of supplies, shoveling dirt, mapping plants within each plot, and installing wildlife cameras.
What you’ll need: A positive attitude and hard work ethic; Plan to bring clothes and food to keep you comfortable throughout the day. There are no bathrooms on site, but plenty of places to find privacy.
About the location: The meandering section of the Deschutes River is a gorgeous piece of public land with significant wildlife viewing opportunities. This section of the Deschutes River maintains a distinctive place within the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers. Established by Congress from 1975 to 1988 these rivers were selected for their outstandingly remarkable values such as recreational, wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values. Volunteers will be an essential part of this new project supporting sensitive wildlife, and discuss beaver, wildlife habitat, and riparian restoration.
Advance Training and Orientation: Please be sure to also signup for the April 14 Orientation and Training workshop if you plan to participate in this project.
We’ll need about 15 people for this project – so share this with your friends and make a fun trip out of it while helping to restore beaver habitat!
Contact maureen@thinkwildco.org (541) 699-1606 with questions about this event

“Dream Boldly: The Grand AdvenChair” Film Screening
2024-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 Northeast Lafayette Avenue, bend, 97701
Witness the inspiring tale of Geoff Babb’s Grand AdvenChair, a human-powered wheelchair built for epic journeys. Follow his remarkable adventure through the Grand Canyon in “Dream Boldly: The Grand AdvenChair,” a film earning recognition from various film festivals, including at Cannes Film Festival. Enjoy a Q&A session after the screening with Babb and his crew, followed by community mingling.
$10

Sarah McLachlan
2024-05-28 18:30 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Sarah McLachlan at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Open Studio
2024-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
In this Open Studio you will learn about the three residents’ practices and what they have accomplished while they were at PMRCAA.
Presenters for this Open Studio include printmaker Rosa Valladeres, multimedia artist Jennifer Rabin, and multidisciplinary artist Atif Akin.
Presentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s new Classroom, on May 30th beginning at 4pm.

Live Music with Jess Ryan at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
Grab a beer and join us for live music with Jess Ryan on the patio at the Pub on Reed Market. Music starts at 530PM – free & family-friendly.

Wine Workshop Series: Regenerative Agriculture
2024-05-30 18:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Offering engaging classes paired with tastings, the upcoming installment of the Wine Workshop Series features Jessica Cortell from Cortell Collections winery. Learn about the benefits and challenges of regenerative agriculture and how it compares to organic and biodynamic farming. Class price is refunded with a 2-bottle purchase and dinner will be available at Flights before or after the event.
$25

PLAY ON! Pickleball Tournament
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-01 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Sunriver Music Festival hosts the inaugural PLAY ON! amateur pickleball tournament and fundraiser at the welcoming Fort Rock Park Pickleball Complex. Open to all ages and skill levels, this event supports the Sunriver Music Festival and the Young Artists Scholarship Program.
$77.50

Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser
2024-05-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join us for the 7th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by Mike’s Fence Center and benefiting Heart of Oregon Corps! Enjoy a special night featuring locally sourced food and wine, live music, beautiful views out at Tetherow Resort- and of course, getting to hear from current Heart of Oregon youth and alumni. In addition, there are opportunities to support Heart of Oregon via a Wonder Raffle, Paddle Raise, Somewhere That’s Green Plant Auction, and Dessert Dash during the evening program.

Farm-to-Fork Dinner and Fundraiser
2024-05-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Attend the 7th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner and Fundraiser to enjoy locally sourced food, live music and stunning views while supporting Heart of Oregon Corps through various fundraising activities, such as the Somewhere That’s Green Plant Auction and a lively Dessert Dash. The night kicks off with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and a program featuring Heart of Oregon youth and alumni.
$120

Maren Morris
2024-05-31 18:30 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Maren Morris at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Dirty Half Marathon
2024-06-01 07:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
Join the 23rd annual FootZone Dirty Half Marathon and experience 13.1 miles of trail bliss with challenging elevation changes and stunning mountain views. The race starts at the United Universalist Fellowship and follows Phil’s Trailhead, ending with food, beer and music at the finish line.
$90 Registration Fee

3 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Shows
2024-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | allen elizabeth theater, 15 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Miriam A. Laube
June 1 – October 12, 2024
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Love is in the air, even as two of history’s most tumultuous couples volley hilarious quips and damning accusations. Will the truth win in this dazzling, music-filled production?

“Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably”

Romance, wit, and mistaken identities fuel this new staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of tricks! Don Pedro’s army has just returned home victorious after the war. Love is in the air, even as two of history’s most tumultuous couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Claudio and Hero—volley hilarious quips and damning accusations back and forth. Will the truth win in this mischievous game of love? Find out in this dazzling, music-filled production directed by Miriam A. Laube, who brings her 17 seasons of OSF experience to this Shakespeare favorite, lighting up the Allen Elizabethan Theatre all summer. All the details here.

West Coast Premiere
Jane Eyre
Adapted by Elizabeth Williamson from the novel by Charlotte Brontë
Directed by Dawn Monique Williams
May 31 – October 11, 2024
Allen Elizabethan Theatre

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me”

One of the most beloved heroines in literary history shines bright in this production that infuses a classic Gothic Romance with the sound and feel of Southern Gothic. Orphaned as a child and raised by cruel relatives and cold schoolmasters, Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as an adult: working as a governess on a remote estate. But as she slowly falls in love with her moody employer, she discovers that he—and his home—are surrounded by dark secrets. With only her resilience and wits to guide her, how will Jane save her chance for happiness? Elizabeth Williamson’s fresh adaptation is directed by Dawn Monique Williams, who helmed our lush 2023 staging of Twelfth Night.

Virgins to Villains: My Journey with Shakespeare’s Women
Created and performed by Robin Goodrin Nordli
Directed by Penny Metropulos
May 16 – July 19, 2024
Thomas Theatre
The women of Shakespeare—from an insider
In this witty, insightful, and revealing one-woman show, actress Robin Goodrin Nordli draws from her experiences of performing in 61 productions of 30 plays by William Shakespeare. From the innocent virgins of her past to the vindictive villains of her present, Robin explores her own life through the prism of her relationship with Shakespeare’s women.

Bristol Hospice Butterfly Release Event
2024-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend, 97702
Bristol Hospice is holding our 2nd Annual Butterfly Release event on Saturday, June 1st at Riverbend Park in Bend. Bristol Hospice began holding this ceremony in 2023 as an event for bereaved families to commemorate a loved one by releasing butterflies. The staff at Bristol Hospice wanted to create an uplifting ceremony for our patient’s families who have experienced a loss. The bereaved families that Bristol Hospice served in the past year will receive a personal invitation to the event but we want the community to know that all are welcome to attend. The ceremony will include music, an inspirational message, a reading of honored names, butterfly release, cookies & refreshments.
This event is free to the public, all are welcome. Attendees who wish to reserve an individual butterfly to release are encouraged to RSVP by Wednesday, May 29th. Attendees can RSVP by phone (541) 550-1155 or by email: butterfly@bristolhospice.com. Attendees will have the option to list the name of their loved one to be read during the ceremony. Check-in will begin at 11:30am and the ceremony will begin at 12:00pm. Attendees who have reserved a butterfly will check in and receive an envelope with one butterfly to be released during the ceremony.

Accordion Book Making Workshop
2024-06-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
This book making workshop uses Turkish map paper folding techniques to aid participants in creating a book while reflecting on the role of the river in the community and pondering the experience of fish during migration. Participants will use writing, drawing and other techniques in creating their books. These books become an intimate conversation between the viewer and the creator. As the pages of the book unfold, the content comes to life.
