Bend Magazine

SHE Project at Bedouin in Sisters
2026-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bedouin, 143 E Hood Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Save the date for the SHE Project at Bedouin! Our annual community art project will benefit Bend’s Saving Grace this year! The community art making event will take place January 16th with the art show and opening reception on January 23rd.
You can participate from afar! Any artwork just needs to arrive at Bedouin by January 21st. Don’t hesitate to message or call us with any questions. We’re looking forward to seeing what you create!

Skunkape IPA Release Party
2026-01-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Boneyard Brewery, 1955 NE Division St, Bend
This Friday, we are getting a little skunky in the best way.
Boneyard Beer is dropping Skunkape IPA, and $1 from every pint goes straight to Oregon Adaptive Sports. Come hang out, drink good beer, and support transformational outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. Plus, enter the raffle for a chance to win: a Skunkape snowboard, Mt. Bachelor passes, and more!
Drink beer. Support OAS. Win cool stuff!

Game of Skate at Volcanic Theater Pub
2026-01-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Drive
Central Oregon’s only skateboard competition, where the skaters go head to head in a battle for first prize and bragging rights. A fundraiser for Board House Society, the second annual GOS will now feature an after-party with live music from the legendary punk band @cptn_over. This event is family-friendly; kids 12 and under are FREE. $15 tix on sale now; $20 at the door. Support the growing skate scene, BoHo community programming and enjoy an epic night of action, skateboard style.

Anti-Trafficking Project’s Trivia Night at Flights Wine Bar
2026-01-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Grab your friends and join us for a feel-good Trivia Night at Flights Wine Bar in support of the Anti-Trafficking Project. Enjoy great wine, friendly competition, and the chance to win fun prizes from Flights Wine Bar. Suggested donation is $10–$25+ per person, and every dollar goes directly toward supporting survivors of human trafficking. Come for the trivia, stay for the community, and help make a meaningful impact together. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Sparkling New Year's Tea 2026
2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cellar Porter Brewing Company, THE CELLAR 206 NW Oregon Ave #2, Bend, 97703, United States
Join us at The Cellar Porter Brewing Company for January’s Sparkling New Year’s Tea! ✨️ Tickets include seasonal savories, scones, sweet treats and our featured New Year’s Tea.

Flosa's Barbecue Pop-Up
2026-01-25 12:00 - 21:00 | Spork, 937 NW Newport Ave, Bend, 97703
We are back at Spork with a pop-up event until we sell out. We are serving up some classic Central Texas smoked meats. Of course we will have Brisket, Racks of Spare Ribs, Turkey Breast which is the real sleeper if you haven’t tried you must. Beef Cheeks back on the menu as well. See you all soon!

Yokocho X Olvi Pop-Up
2026-01-26 15:00 - 20:00 | Olvi, 1142 NW Galveston Ave., Bend, 97703, United States
ONE DAY • ONE TIME ONLY
For five hours only, experience Yokocho Izakaya’s Asian-inspired twists — bold, comforting flavors made to share — paired with Olvi’s thoughtful, curated wine selection, chosen to complement every bite.
This is a casual pop-up made for sipping, snacking, and lingering.

I Can Feel Time Moving: Why Taylor Swift's Art Endures
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | OR
OSU-Cascades invites the community to a free public talk by Keith Nainby, professor of communication studies at California State University, Stanislaus. The presentation explores why Taylor Swift’s art continues to endure, focusing on identity, storytelling, and fan communities known as Swifties. Drawing connections to cultural figures like Bob Dylan, Nainby examines how popular music shapes meaning and belonging. The event concludes with an audience conversation and is free to attend with registration required.

Hoodoo's Snowballers Bingo
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Snowballers Bingo Every Tuesday 1/20 – 3/10
$10 bucks/3 Games/1 Card
Come have some fun, win some bling and help raise the roof for Central Oregon Avalanche Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that stays on top of the snow and is committed to making the backcountry a safer place. Hoodoo’s Snowballers Bingo Tuesdays from 6-8pm at CRUX. For details and upcoming weather conditions at Central Oregon’s only Night Time Ski Destination head to hoodoo.com.

Locals Night at Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
2026-01-28 12:00 - 21:00 | Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club, 909 NW Bond St, Bend, 97703
Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club, recently opened in 2025, invites Bend and Redmond residents to celebrate its monthly tradition: Locals Night! Amaterra is hosting the next event of the series on Wednesday, January 28, and will continue on the last Wednesday of every month.
All day long, locals with proof of address can enjoy:
$3 off glass pours and $2 off cocktails
15% off bottle purchases to-go
Access to the members gallery (for local Wine Club members)
Entry into a raffle for a Local Basket filled with wine, baked goods, and products from nearby makers
There’s even a punch card for regulars, where six visits to Locals Night earn a complimentary glass of wine, dessert, or another treat. Designed as a way to connect with the community, Locals Night gives Bend and Redmond residents a chance to sip, gather, and experience what Amaterra is all about.

Winter Wonder Women!
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Ceiling: Unlimited studio, Bend, 97703
Winter Wonder Women is a group devoted to keeping you moving and connected to community through the Bend’s chilly winter months. We’ll sleigh all winter! We alternate Wednesday evening all-paces-welcome walk/runs with beginner-friendly movement classes. Join us for the fun, community, and gentle structure that will get you through the winter happy, healthy, and sane! All the info found here.

Naughty Valentine's Workshop
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Two Suns Art Studio and Makerspace, 70 SW Century Drive #190, Bend, 97702, United States
ADULTS ONLY! 18+
This workshop is loud, silly, a little or a lot inappropriate (but in a wink-wink way), and absolutely not here for boring hearts and polite sentiments. We’re talking dramatic declarations, chaotic Valentine energy, and ceramic pieces that feel like an inside joke you decided to make permanent. Expect laughing fits, bold choices, questionable phrases, and creations that make you ask, “Should I do this?” (The answer is yes.)
You’ll learn approachable hand-building techniques while letting your sense of humor run completely unsupervised. No clay experience is needed, just bring your sass, your chaos accomplice, and a willingness to commit fully to the bit.
Come make a mess, make something unhinged, and celebrate love… extremely loosely.

An Evening With Cat Clyde
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Hey 2025 Ponderoovians, remember our friend Cat Clyde?! Her music is a combination of driven, soulful blues and sweet, folk-tinged, dulcet tones that carry a particular sense of familiarity and provide the structure on which she creates her unique sound.
She’s coming back to Sisters for an intimate show at The Belfry on March 24. Don’t miss it, tickets are selling fast. Get yours through the link in our Instagram Bio.

Free Day at the High Desert Museum
2026-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
It’s that time of year again! Free Family Saturdays returns to the High Desert Museum on Saturday, January 31. Everyone, and we mean everyone, gets in free!
On this particular day, Dr. Jerry Freilich is expected to be on hand to talk insects and entomology with visitors!
For more than two decades, Free Family Saturdays have been a mainstay of the Museum, inviting visitors from Central Oregon and beyond to explore inspiring exhibitions like Soil Alive!, discover wildlife up close and be awed by High Desert history, art and culture — all for free.
Be prepared for a busy parking lot! Carpooling is recommended. We’ll see you on Saturday!

GetUpandGroove Morning Dance and DJ Set
2026-01-31 10:00 - 23:30 | Hixon Westside and Still Vibrato Coffee Roasters, 210 SW Century Dr., Bend, 97702, United States
Wake up. Grab a coffee. Dance it out.
GetUpAndGroove is a high energy morning dance gathering built around great music, community movement, and starting the day together. We’ll be dancing outside in front of Still Vibrato, under the breezeway, gathered around a fire pit for warmth and atmosphere.
A DJ led dance set designed to wake the body, lift the mood, and set the tone for the rest of the day.
All bodies welcome.
Free community gathering.
Start the day moving together.

Flannel Fest
2026-01-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th St, Bend
The 4th annual #FlannelFestBend returns Sat. Jan. 31 at Midtown Yacht Club. Co-sponsored by not-for-profit brewery Cascade Lakes, this event features #winterwarmer ales AND branded flannels that’ll be raffled off 2x/every half hour from 12-6pm. Benefitting The Bethlehem Inn so please bring donations of cash/canned goods/clothing (for additional raffles). Don’t forget the finale: Most-Flannel-Wearing-Contest!! And one for dogs, too!!!

Wine + Whiskey at Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club, 909 NW Bond St, Bend, 97703
In our Member’s Gallery we will be hosting our first Wine + Whiskey event! Guests may choose from a specialty wine flight (different than what’s on our menu), an all-Japanese whiskey flight, or a mixed assortments of bourbon. We are partnering with Brown Bag Popcorn for artisanal popcorn pairings with each pour.
This event is open to all, with limited space available we suggest you RSVP ASAP. Find the event and more information on our reservation site!

Nice Valentine's Pottery Workshop - Adults Only!
2026-01-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Two Suns Art Studio and Makerspace, 70 SW Century Drive #190, Bend, 97702, United States
This Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day, slow down, get creative, and make something with love. Whether you’re coming with a partner, your best friends, or your favorite people, this hands-on pottery workshop is all about connection, creativity, and shared moments. You’ll explore simple hand-building techniques to craft charming, heartfelt ceramic pieces, perfect as gifts for someone special or keepsakes for yourself. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity, creativity, and a love for making (and maybe getting a little messy). There will be plenty of time to chat, laugh, and enjoy the process together. Perfect for couples, friends, sisters, or your ride-or-die crew, this workshop offers a calm, joyful, and memorable way to celebrate love, friendship, and creativity. Leave with handmade treasures, happy memories, and a little extra love for the people who matter most.
This is a two-part series beginning January 31st. For all information click here.

Pipe Down at Parrilla
2026-01-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Parrilla Grill, 635 NW 14th St., Bend, 97701, United States
For a special show, or to participate yourself, head to Parrilla Grill Saturday, January 31st, for a minipipe/ramp competition. Grab a burrito and/or your board and get ready for a fun night! Competitors will get 20-seconds to do whatever they want.
Registration is at 5pm in the parking lot day of event.
Under 18 will need a parent/guardian, maxing out at 15 competitors in this category. Over 18 will be around 25 snowboarders and 20 skiers.

Wine Workshop Series: To Blend or Not to Blend
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Paul Petrusich, Partner at Owen Roe Estate in the Yakima Valley AVA, will guide you through a selection of single varietal wines and a blend. This offers a direct comparison and deconstruction of exceptional wines inspired by the Bordeaux region, right here in the Pacific Northwest. Come get to know a member of the Owen Roe family and find out if you prefer your grapes to be solitary or in good company.
Class price is refunded with 2 bottle purchase at the event.
Come before or stay after for dinner at Flights!

BYO Vinyl Night
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Lazy Z Ranch, 68540 E Highway 20, Sisters, 97759, United States
Bring your favorite records – we’ll spin guest picks all evening with ranch wine by the glass, flights, and a cozy listening-lounge vibe.

Liza's Lounge
2026-02-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Somewhere That’s Green, 1017 NE 2nd St, Bend, 97701
The Greenhouse Cabaret, hosted by Somewhere That’s Green, presents Liza’s Lounge, “Dreamer.” Come treat yourself to decadence and live music by pianist Natalie True. Your ticket includes entry, coat check, your first drink, petit fours all evening from Foxtail Bakery, and 2 hours of raw local talent.

Healing Flow Yoga + Guided Sound Meditation
2026-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 | The Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend, 97701
Start your Friday morning off with this powerful mind and body ‘reset’. Healing Flow Yoga blends fluid movement and mindfulness to create a heart-centered holistic yoga practice. We will close out the class with a sound meditation using crystal singing bowls to guide you. $10-15 Sliding Scale, drop ins welcome!

Old Mill District's First Friday Art Walk
2026-02-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Old Mill District invites the public to its First Friday Art Walk — every first Friday of the month from 3 to 6 PM. Visitors can immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of local artistry, exploring a diverse array of creative works. From stunning mixed media and acrylic paintings to oil paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and handcrafted wood, talented regional artists will showcase their work.

First Friday Oyster Night at Viaggio Wine Merchant
2026-02-06 15:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Viaggio Wine Merchant’s monthly celebration of super-fresh oysters from Washington’s Hama Hama Oyster Company accompanied by an incredible roster of perfectly paired wines, Champagne, craft beer, and European-style small plates and nibbles. Come early for the best seats and selection and find out why this party is the talk of the town each month! Shucking starts at 3pm till they’re gone. Bend’s best move for First Friday….

Downtown Bend's First Friday Art Walk
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH FROM 5PM – 8PM FOR ART, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN!
Monthly Themes:
June
Prideful Creations – In honor of Pride Month, we’ll be giving shoutouts and features to artists from the LGBTQ community.
July
Hot Nights, Cool Sights
(Moved from July 4th to July 11th – First night of Summerfest)
August
Wild West
Let’s show our countryside!
September
Welcome Back, Locals!
Specials all weekend for locals only!
October
FallFest Art Walk + Haunted Downtown Tours
November
Día de Los Muertos
December
Tis the Season Art Stroll

Golden Hour: Game Night
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Lazy Z Ranch Wines, 68540 E Hwy 20, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Bring your favorite game, grab a flight or glass, and settle in for a laid-back, family-friendly evening with all the sunset views.
