Bend Magazine

Bike Night Block Party at Testimony Wine Bar
2023-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | testimony wine bar, 307 NW 6TH ST, REDMOND, OR, 97756, United States
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy a night of comradery. Enjoy the music from Soul’d Out while you sip a cold beer or your favorite wine. This event is a fundraiser for Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch. We will have raffles and part of the proceeds from the food and beverage sales will also be donated to COVR.
Parking available on Cedar St between 6th and 7th

The Giving Plate’s Red Carpet Gala
2023-09-16 17:30 - 22:00 | Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Come and join us for a fun and fancy night out benefiting The Giving Plate’s hunger-relief programs. We will have a sit-down dinner, live music featuring The Blue Wave Band, a complimentary photo booth, a no-host bar the rest of the evening, a live & silent auction, and more!

Grab your friends and come have fun while supporting a great cause! Together we can fight hunger and feel hope for your neighbors in Central Oregon!

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm

Cost: $125 per person
Location: The Riverhouse Convention Center
Get Your Ticket: https://events.bakerauctionbenefits.com/e/2023-red-carpet-gala
Attire: This is a formal event with a red carpet theme. Come dressed in what makes you feel fancy for a night out!

About The Giving Plate
The Giving Plate is Central Oregon’s largest food pantry and has been serving our food-insecure neighbors since 2010. The need for food continues to grow quickly, and The Giving Plate is committed to serving our struggling neighbors with compassion and hospitality. In 2022, we provided $970,660 in food to 58,271 individuals through our three hunger relief programs. Over 90% of those served are our housed and hardworking neighbors next door, and 64% of those served are youth under the age of 18.

Sisters Farmers Market
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Fir Street Park, 150 N. Fir Street, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
The Sisters Farmers Market bridges Oregon’s farmers, ranchers, artisans and eager shoppers. Discover a bounty of fresh produce, locally-crafted treasures and engaging educational events in our friendly atmosphere. The market runs from June to the end of September.

Handblown Glass Float Scavenger Hunt
2023-09-18 10:00 - 2023-09-30 18:00 | Century Center, 70 Southwest Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
AD Glass & Design, Central Oregon’s premiere glassblowing studio, is starting the first of many new giveaways and events!
Follow along as we will be hiding special tags around Bend for our first glassblowing scavenger hunt! Bring these special tags in to AD Glass & Design to receive your free limited edition blown glass float!
While you’re in the studio don’t forget to sign up to be added to our free raffle to win a free glassblowing session to create their own blown glass float!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook or stop by the studio to find out more along with hints as to where the tags might be hidden…
If you can’t find a tag, no worries! Just stop by AD Glass & Design to purchase your own float or find that unique handmade gift you’ve been searching for. Remember to fill out a raffle ticket for a free session to create your own float!
AD Glass & Design is located at 30 SW Century Dr. on the corner of SW Century and SW Commerce Ave. Across the street from Cabin 22 and Close to Prost.

Endless Summer Nights
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Bend Park and Float, 1000 SW Bradbury Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Attend a family-friendly fundraising event featuring games, food trucks and activities such as Cycle Pub races, cornhole and bingo. All event proceeds go to support Heart of Oregon Corps, empowering local youth through employment, education and community service.
$25

Stephen Marley
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
Reggae artist Stephen Marley brings his musical talent to Central Oregon. With a rich legacy as the son of the Bob Marley, King of Reggae, and a winner of eight Grammy Awards, Marley’s versatile career has taken him from legendary family collaborations to solo success.
$25

Bend Farmers Market
2023-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Brooks Alley, NW Brooks Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Enjoy the harvest from local farms and ranches at the Bend Farmers Market. The market runs from May to October; be sure to get your goodies before the season’s over.

Poker Night at The Loft of Bend
2023-09-21 17:00 - 22:00 | The Loft of Bend, 919 NW Bond Street, Bend, 97701
Come support KIDS Center and play for fun and the glory of the winning the coveted PRIZE BELT! Plus, we’ve upped the ante with incredible prizes for this year’s top three winners! Enjoy an evening of fun, food and drinks while supporting a great cause!

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2023-09-22 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for 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 that 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, Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org

Yoga, Hike and Brew
2023-09-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Tumalo State Park, 64120 O.B. Riley Rd, Bend, 97701
Join local guides for a refreshing outdoor adventure featuring yoga, community and nature. Begin with an invigorating outdoor yoga session, followed by a three-mile guided hike to learn about Central Oregon’s captivating history and culture, all topped off with a sample of local kombucha.
$65

Jumanji Film Screening
2023-09-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
‘From Page to Screen!’’ is a free family movie night program presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation, Deschutes Public Library and Assistance League of Bend. Reserve your spot for the program’s screening of Jumanji, an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s 1981 book, following the adventures of two kids who unleash another world from a magical board game, leading to a thrilling quest to complete the game and overcome the dangers within.
Free

Friday Night Roller Dancing
2023-09-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Roll into the weekend with a night of roller skating, complete with Friday night dance vibes and a fantastic soundtrack. This Friday is Queer Night, offering an inclusive atmosphere and a vibrant celebration of diversity. There’s only one more Friday Night Roller Dance event after this one, so join the festivities while you still can!
Tickets start at $5.

GABF Beer Fest and Wing Wars
2023-09-23 09:00 - 19:00 | 10 Barrel Brewing, 62950 NE 18th Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Celebrate Central Oregon breweries’ success at the Great American Beer Festival with the ultimate watch party! Enjoy award-winning beers, live music and a thrilling Wing Wars competition. Don’t miss the live awards ceremony that will be screened at the pub at 9 a.m., followed by a day of music and exceptional brews from Bend breweries.
Free

Artist Studio Tour Sisters, Oregon, Sat-Sun 9/23-24, 10am-4pm
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Visit with 30+ artists while they create in their working environment. Painters, potters, jewelers, glass artists, photographers, mixed media artists and sculptors. Get to know these talented artists while in studio settings. This is a FREE self-guided tour. All you need is our studio tour guide, with info about the artists and maps to their studios. You can get guides at the SAA website, any gallery in Sisters, local restaurants, hotels, and the chamber of commerce. Watch for and follow the Artist Studio Tour road signs as you explore 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun on September 23 & 24, 2022. Travel by car, bike, or on foot, depending on studio location.
https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/sistersstudiotour?bm
Can begin at any studio on our map or at
Downtown Sisters
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
Add to your weekend the Sisters 4th Friday Artwalk the previous day on 9/22 https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks?bm

Fall Equinox Health Fair
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
The Bend Health Fair is making its grand return after a three-year hiatus! Enjoy a sound bath opening ceremony, keynote speakers discussing important health topics, family-friendly activities and opportunities to learn about new healing modalities.
Tickets start at $8.

Sisters Fresh Hop Festival
2023-09-23 12:00 - 18:00 | Three Creeks Brewery Tasting Room, 265 E Barclay Drive, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Spend your day at the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival for a taste of new hop beers from over 25 Oregon breweries, live music and family-friendly fun! Your attendance supports Ronald McDonald House Charities, positively impacting children and families in our communities.
Tickets start at $30.

Oktoberfest Celebration at testimony Wine Bar
2023-09-23 14:00 - 20:00 | testimony wine bar, 307 NW 6TH ST, REDMOND, OR, 97756, United States
Come celebrate Oktoberfest in true German fashion.
We have 3 different bands playing, 3 different contests, and all proceeds from the contests and a portion of the $5 cover will be donated to Bright Side Animal Shelter.
We will be serving German beer, wine, and food for all to enjoy. Get dressed up and come have some fun!

Level 1 Screening
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend
Are we getting excited about ski season? Let the Level 1 Freeski Film Tour, showcasing the year’s top ski flicks, tide you over until the first Central Oregon snowfall. Get ready for product tosses, exciting raffles, athlete poster signings, and, of course, thrilling ski movies featuring top talents like Henrik Harlaut, Jake Mageau and many others.
Tickets start at $22.50.

SAA Artist Studio Tour Sisters, Oregon, Sat-Sun 9/23-24, 10am-4pm
2023-09-24 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States

Forest Bathing
2023-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in natural 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.
Please visit www.rootedpresence.com to learn more.

Jarrod Lawson at Jazz at the Oxford
2023-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Oxford Hotel and the Bend community welcome Jarrod Lawson to the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford music festival!
Lawson won Soul Artist Of The Year at the Jazz FM Awards and has been dubbed “the hottest talent to hit soul music in at least ten years” by Echoes magazine. A favorite of the BBC’s Gilles Peterson, among other DJs and RnB fans who dug beneath the surface of commercial radio, it was subsequently nominated for one of Peterson’s Worldwide Awards (Album of the Year).

Oregon Cancer Bike Out
2023-09-30 10:00 - 19:30 | Wanoga Sno-Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, OR, 97703
Celebrating its 11th year, Oregon Cancer Bike Out invites you to get your heart pumping with a group mountain bike ride to raise funds for local organizations that provide cancer treatment and care. Finish the day at LOGE Bend for a free concert.
Registration starts at $30.

Meet Your Farmer
2023-09-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Connect with the hardworking people behind our local food scene with this dinner presented by Central Oregon Locavore. Join the folks from Beef Barn and the Worthy Garden Club for a curated menu of locally grown and produced food, and learn how your meal gets to your plate.
Tickets start at $70.

FREE ROCK SHOW
2023-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | OR
Free Rock Show @ High Desert Music Hall in Redmond on 9/30 @ 7 PM.

Bend Bigfoot 10K
2023-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Cascade Lakes Welcome Center, 18500 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Bend, 97702, United States
Feel the crisp fall air in your lungs as you run through beautiful pine forests and down the Deschutes River Trail to the Old Mill District. All funds go to support Bend-La Pine High School cross-country teams.
$50

Harvest Dinner Series
2023-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
The Harvest Dinner Series is an elevated culinary experience happening at the Range Restaurant & Bar of Brasada Ranch amidst stunning vistas. Guests will enjoy beautiful views and attentive hospitality while savoring the flavors of locally sourced ingredients prepared on an outdoor spitfire. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance.
$60/adult and $20/child

2023 Quality Ski Time Film Tour
2023-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Did you see the snowfall up at Mt. Bachelor last weekend? Shred season is coming and the Quality Ski Time Film Tour is here to help get the community stoked. Along with the film, attendees will have the chance to win all sorts of ski-inspired prizes.
$19

Game Night
2023-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers, 806 NW Brooks Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Every Wednesday, gather some friends and head to Worthy Brewing’s downtown location for an evening of gaming. Order brews and burgers and play a round or two; find everything from Mario Kart to board games, with the option to bring your own game.
Free

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!
Off-Broadway Comedians and London’s 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners, James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy classic O Christmas Tea — an astonishing show that delights thousands of hearts every holiday season.
Watch the trailer and get a taste of O Christmas Tea here: https://ochristmastea.com/
When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 25 comedy awards to their name—sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas.
“Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”
★★★★★ CBC
“Bursting at the seams with joy.”
★★★★★ Theatre in London
“Outrageously funny, magnificently written.”
★★★★★ London Free Press
“O Christmas Tea offers the audience the miraculous experience of being young again.”
★★★★★ Stage Door, Toronto
Hailed as “a child’s imagination on steroids” by London Free Press and “a masterpiece of physical comedy” by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit, the unstoppable duo, regarded as “one of the most popular fringe duos ever” (CBC), has been named Best of Fest (Orlando, Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa), Most Outstanding Show (London), Best Comedy (Victoria), Patrons’ Pick (London), among many other accolades.

Community Celebration in the Park
2023-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Juniper Park, 800 NE 6th Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join a fun-filled evening at the Community Celebration in the Park, hosted by Bend Park and Recreation District. Learn about Nepali traditions as you explore booths and connect with your community through activities, treats and live music at Juniper Park.
Free
