Bend Magazine

Swingin Tower Christmas
2023-12-23 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Get into a festive groove at Swingin’ Tower Christmas—a family-friendly celebration with Christmas tunes, carols and heartwarming stories. ​The event features a 17-piece big band and your favorite local singers. Be on the lookout for Olive the Elf and a special visit from Santa. It’s a holiday experience for all ages you won’t ​want to miss.

Sidewalk Astronomy
2023-12-23 18:00 | Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
This event is ongoing and you should check with Grant Tandy Photography to see about upcoming events.
UPDATE: Cloudy weather pushes this event to SATURDAY, DEC. 23 – same time + place
On clear Friday nights, local astronomer Grant Tandy will be setting up a Newtonian telescope all around Central Oregon. He invites the community to explore the wonders of the cosmos, offering a chance to observe celestial objects such as the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and more.

Winter Nights: By the Fireside
2023-12-28 16:00 - 19:30 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
This is your ticket to get everyone out of the house in their pajamas!
Did someone say family portraits in pajamas at the Museum, with story time readings for the kiddos? We’re in! And the sugar cookies have got to go…

New Years Candlelight Intention Setting & Soundbath
2023-12-28 19:00 - 20:00 | The Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend, 97701
Get a jump on your New Year’s festivities with a grounding event at The Hanai Center on December 28th. Join the New Year’s Candlelight Intention Setting & Soundbath ​Ceremony, offering a Reiki sound bath and ​Reiki-infused crystal and herbal tea. Set fresh intentions for 2024 at this centering, candlelit evening.

So You Think You Got Jokes - Comedy Competition (Ugly Sweater Edition)
2023-12-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, 97701
So You Think You Got Jokes – Ugly Sweater Party
Step into Silver Moon Brewing for a rollercoaster of laughter with So You Think You Got Jokes?! This 18+ event promises unfiltered, side-splitting humor from a lineup of top-tier comedians.
But there’s a twist! After their sets, comedians will dive into a spontaneous joke-off, crafting punchlines on-the-fly from audience suggestions. A frenzied 20-minute showdown to crown the night’s comedy champ!
Who’ll be the last comic standing? Your cheers decide! Join us for a night where comedy and spontaneity collide!
TICKETS – ONLINE: $15 – AT THE DOOR: $20 | DOORS OPEN @ 7PM – SHOW @ 8PM
****THESE SHOWS SELL OUT QUICKLY, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ACCOMMODATE FOR SEATING, ESPECIALLY FOR LARGER PARTIES AS ALL SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION****

New Year’s Eve: Studio 54 Dance Party!
2023-12-31 | The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 US-20, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Be transported to the retro glamor at The Suttle Lodge’s New Year’s Eve: Studio 54 Dance Party! An evening of revelry awaits, ​exclusively for adults 21 and over. Bring your sparkles and best dance moves to ring in 2024 with champagne, oysters and a stellar DJ. Tickets are included with lodging reservations, so book now to secure your spot.

New Year's Eve Dinner
2023-12-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Domaine Serene Wine Lounge, 909 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Ring in the New Year with elegance at Domaine Serene Wine Lounge in downtown Bend. Enjoy an evening of dinner, live music and mingling. ​Don your fancy attire and​ indulge in a menu featuring dishes such as Samish Pearl Oyster with osetra caviar, champagne-chili mignonette, Aquerello Gold Risotto with forest ​mushrooms and Pacific NW Surf & Turf with filet from Carmen Ranch. Don’t miss the chance to ​raise a glass and bid farewell to the old year in this elevated lounge.

NYE Fancy Beer Dinner and Masquerade Dance Party!
2023-12-31 17:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | 10 Barrel Brewing Eastside, 62950 Northeast 18th Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
There are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year at 10 Barrel Brewing! ​Indulge in the 8-course Fancy Beer Dinner Party at 5 p.m., followed by the Masquerade Ball Dance Party at 9 p.m. Enjoy live music, a DJ dance party, a ​Caviar Bum and more.

Mad Hatter Ball
2023-12-31 18:00 - 2024-01-01 00:30 | Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Journey down the rabbit hole into Wonderland at the Riverhouse Convention Center’s Mad Hatter Ball. Be sure to don your eccentric hats and festive attire. ​Custom-crafted cocktails by sponsor Crater Lake Spirits and passed hors d’ oeuvres will kick off the evening. Enjoy a silent auction benefiting the local non-profit The Giving ​Plate. Indulge in a curated multi-course ​prix-fixe plated meal by Executive Chef Travis Taylor and at 9:00 p.m., the band Precious Byrd takes the stage to ring in the new year.

New Year's Eve Bash
2023-12-31 19:00 - 2024-01-01 00:00 | Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, 97701
Get ready for the unforgettable New Year’s Eve Bash at Silver Moon Brewing, with live music from Jeshua Marshall & The Flood, along with J Meast and more of​ Bend’s favorite artists. Dance the night away and bid farewell to the old year with a lineup that promises unbridled fun and excitement.

2024 New Year's Eve Party at The Vineyard
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 00:00 | Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States
Celebrate the arrival of 2024 at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards with the music of Justin Lavik & The High Street Combo. Dance the ​night away in a warm tasting room, complete with a delicious appetizer buffet, award-winning wines, festive mulled wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. ​Welcome 2024 with a complimentary toast. ​Advanced ticket purchase is required and transportation options from Terrebonne, ​Redmond or Bend are available.

New Years Eve with Reb & The Good News & Bend Burlesque
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 00:30 | The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Ring in the new year with the funk and soulful tunes of Portland-based group Reb & the Good News & Bend Burlesque. Led by vocalist and ​guitarist Reb Conner, this group brings optimism and a cathartic release to the dance floor. With catchy horn lines, sultry vocals, and rhythms from around the world, it will create a ​dance floor experience that inspires hope for the new year.

New Years Eve at Old St. Francis School
2023-12-31 21:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
Make your New Year’s Eve extra cozy and special at McMenamins Old Saint Francis School. Enjoy live music featuring ​Hasbens, Travis Ehrenstrom Band and The Mostest in Father Luke’s Room, as well as Scott Pemberton O Theory in the Theater. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the show starting at 9 p.m.

Bubbles + Beats NYE Party
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 00:30 | Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Bend at Bar Rio’s Bubbles + Beats New Year’s Eve Party. Dress in your favorite decade’s attire ​and stand a chance to win the costume contest. The playlist takes you through the 90s at 9 p.m., the 80s at 10 p.m. and 70s disco until midnight. Grab your 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. bottomless Cava wristband for $20 and ​enjoy a shooter menu, dessert bites and party favors. Grab your bottomless wristband now as only 50 are available for pre-sale.

New Queer’s Eve
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 00:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Experience a one-of-a-kind soiree at Worthy Brewing’s New Queer’s Eve with The Cult of Tuck, your favorite drag queen group. Celebrate the end of the ​year with local kings, queens and creatures in post-apocalyptic or cyberpunk style. Doors open at 8 p.m., followed by a show, complimentary champagne pour, dance party and a midnight countdown. Dress to impress!

New Year's Eve Dinner Party
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Step into the New Year ​with glamor and nostalgia at Juniper Preserve’s USO-themed New Year’s Eve Party, taking place in the Chanterelle Dining Room. Be transported to a world of ​glittering lights, luxurious celebrations and elegance ​starting at 9 p.m. on December 31. The festivities continue on New Year’s Day with a brunch beginning at 10 a.m.

Glitter Gala: A New Year's Eve Celebration
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 02:00 | Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Take part in an epic New Year’s Eve dance party at Immersion Brewing’s Glitter Gala. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for this ​night of live music by the Quattlebaum Quartet and DJ sets by Riles and Wild Goose Chase. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the celebration includes a free champagne toast, a balloon drop at ​midnight, three open bars and a photo booth.

An Evening of Elegance | New Year's Eve Dinner Party at Juniper Preserve
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 21:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Step into the New Year with a touch of glamour and nostalgia at Juniper Preserve’s USO-themed New Year’s Eve Party! Starting at 9 p.m. on December 31, you’ll be whisked away to a world of glittering lights, luxurious celebrations, and evocative glamour. Enjoy a buffet dinner with a choice of crab cakes, oysters, prime rib, scallops, potato puree, truffled mac and cheese, huckleberry and lemon curd meringue and more. Following dinner, you’ll bring in the New Year with a live DJ and champagne.

New Year's Day Brunch at Juniper Preserve
2024-01-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Join Juniper Preserve for brunch this New Year’s Day and ease into 2024 after a night of festivities! On January 1, starting at 10 a.m., you’ll have a choice of mini quiches, a domestic cheese board, a smoked salmon and bagel station, a bananas foster French toast station, mini beignets, and so much more.

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Submissions Open
2024-01-02 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The Museum begins accepting submissions for the 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. This will be the 10th anniversary of the prize, which honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy, with deserts as both subject and setting. The submission deadline is May 1.

First Friday Oysters and Wine
2024-01-05 15:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Get ready for a shuckin’ ​good time at First Friday Oysters! Hama Hama Oyster Company is in the house, serving up their freshest catch. ​Sip on Viaggio’s carefully curated wine selection while indulging in European snacks. Shucking kicks off at 3:00 pm and lasts until 9:00 pm, or until the oysters vanish!

Saturday Morning Coffee Run
2024-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Thump Coffee East Side, 549 NW York Drive Suite 200, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Gear up for the Central ​Oregon Running Klub’s (CORK) weekly Saturday morning coffee run, departing from Thump Coffee on NW York Drive. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or taking your first strides, this event is for you. Slip into your running shoes and hit the road with​ CORK for a morning filled with ​camaraderie and coffee.

Know Stories - Game Day with Modern Games
2024-01-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Put on your game face! Join the Modern Games staff for a fun board game session where you’ll learn how to play all kinds of games, from classics to newbies.​ This month’s theme is stories, so get ready for games that ​spin tales and ignite your imagination.

Natural History Pub: Wildflowers, The Missing Link to Sage-Grouse Recovery?
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
The greater sage-grouse is a primary health indicator for the sage-steppe, the largest ecosystem in the coterminous United States. Despite ongoing conservation efforts to control invasive plants and wildfire, sage-grouse populations continue to decline. Please join Dr. Josh Collins, Chair of the Sage Science Team for the East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS), to learn about the ECAS’s research into native forbs, or wildflowers, as the missing link to sage-grouse recovery.

Dad Bods 80
2024-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
All Ages Welcome / No Cover
Dad Bods are Bend’s very own “80’s Party Band” that plays all your favorite 80s rock songs and a few hits from other decades sprinkled in. Bring your dancing shoes for this high energy show and join the Dad Bods for a fun and exciting night out with the whole family!

Winter Passholder Party: Old School 1988 Party
2024-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Deschutes Public House, 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Pray for snow and amp up your après game at Mt. Bachelor’s Winter Passholder Party. Rub elbows with Mt. Bachelor leadership, mingle with fellow pass holders and enjoy your first beer on the house. For ​pass holders, all subsequent beers are just $5. Just show up with ​your 2023/24 Outplay 365 Pass, Alpine Full Season Pass, or proof of purchase to snag that complimentary Deschutes brew! (Event is limited to the first 300 passholders, so rally early!)

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: How to Snowshoe, What to Bring & Where to Go
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln # 1, Bend, 97703
Join Oregon Wild staff to learn about how and where to snowshoe in central Oregon. This presentation covers everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll also discuss public lands conservation opportunities and raffle off some gear to end the evening!

Snowshoeing Central Oregon Presentation
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln # 1, Bend, 97703
Winter adventure awaits! While ​our favorite hiking trails may be covered in snow, Oregon’s wildlands are still ripe for exploration. Oregon Wild has your back, whether ​you’re a seasoned snowshoer or a first-timer, Wilderness Program Manager Erik Fernandez will spill the secrets of snowshoeing​ in Central Oregon. From safety tips to choosing ​the best gear and scenic trails, this presentation has it all.

An Evening with Ellen Waterston & Friends
2024-01-11 18:30 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Spend an evening with Oregon authors Ellen Waterston, Charles Goodrich and John Daniel as they discuss their latest works, ​including “Where the Crooked River Rises,” “Weave Me a Crooked Basket” and “Rogue River Journal.” Explore the beauty of the high desert, a ​unique love story on a family farm ​and a season of solitude in the rugged Rogue River Canyon on this intimate literary journey through landscapes and lives across Oregon.

Pablo Francisco - Live In Bend (Stand Up Comedy)
2024-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
Pablo Francisco – Live In Bend @ The Domino Room
This is a very special event, with one of the greatest living comedians today!
When Pablo Francisco hits the stage, he immediately brings his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever insights to create a stand-up show that more resembles an hour-long comedic jazz riff. He is an off-the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-culture obsessed world.
His unmatched take on all things pop culture has taken him into the ranks of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. Pablo’s enormous popularity and outrageously funny material has hooked millions of viewers on YouTube and Facebook.
TICKETS – ONLINE: $25 – AT THE DOOR: $35 | DOORS OPEN @ 6PM – SHOW @ 7PM
****THESE SHOWS SELL OUT QUICKLY, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ACCOMMODATE FOR SEATING, ESPECIALLY FOR LARGER PARTIES AS ALL SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION****
