Bend Magazine

Art In The High Desert
2025-08-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend, 97702
At Art in the High Desert, art comes first. As a premiere Pacific Northwest art event, we are dedicated to providing a venue for our juried artists to showcase and sell exceptional original works — from paintings and sculpture to jewelry, ceramics, photography and more. Every piece is handmade by the artist, from concept to completion, ensuring a collection of truly distinctive and high-quality work. Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating fine art, master craftsmanship, and the artists who make it all possible.

2025 Show Schedule:

Friday, August 22nd: 5 to 8 pm
Saturday, August 23rd: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, August 24th: 10 am to 4 pm
Learn more about Art in the High Desert | Show location: Riverbend Park, 799 Columbia St. Bend, Oregon

Playful Paws 2nd Annual Parking Lot Pawty
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave Suite 102, Benf, 97702
Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating 2 years and 300 adoptions! Meet adoptable cats, enjoy lounge sessions, shop vendors, eat good food, and win prizes. Free and open to the public—join us for a meowgical morning!

Sunriver Saturday Market
2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 | SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, 97707
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Sunriver Saturday Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 31- September 27 at SHARC, by the basketball court.

Oregon Cascades 100 + 50M Race
2025-08-23 06:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Ln, Bend, 97703, United States
Welcome to Oregon Cascades 100! This point-to-point 100-mile trail race, starting in Oregon’s premier running town of Bend and finishing in the idyllic mountain town of Sisters, is an instant classic. The race has roughly 10,700 ft of gain and 11,200 of loss. Don’t let the elevation gain fool you…it’s packed into the first 100K of the course, making this easy-on-paper race much more complicated than expected! The Bend side offers smooth, flowing single track in the shadow of Mount Bachelor before dropping onto some rugged terrain as you begin your descent into Sisters Country. The course consists of 90% single-track trails and 13 full aid stations. You will have 32 hours, 1 minute and 18 seconds to finish with awesome single-track trails and views.

The race is a Western States 100 qualifying race!
Those who finish within the allotted time will receive a sweet custom buckle.
The 50M will start at Swampy Lakes Sno Park. Runners will be shuttled from the finish area at Sisters Middle School to the start.​This is a classic point-to-point 50-mile race with incredible views and great single-track trails to make the miles tick by. There is 4000ft of elevation gain and 6500ft of elevation loss, making for a quick 50-mile race. With a generous cut-off time of 16 hours, this will be a great introduction for those wanting to tackle the 50-mile distance or for those who want to check out the Oregon Cascades 100 course before trying the full 100-mile race distance. There will be 5 full aid stations along the way. The course has 85% single-track trails and 15% gravel roads.
Register to participate here!

The Greenhouse Cabaret Presents The Wolves
2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Green House Caberet, 1017 NE 2nd Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe opens Aug. 8th and runs for 13 performances.
Tickets are live here!

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLER DANCING
2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Open Skate with those Friday night dance vibes. Complete with good music and roller dancing.

2025 Friday Night Roller Dance themes:– 1st Friday: Glow Night (glow sticks & pop music)– 2nd Friday: Pajama Party– 3rd Friday: Queer Night– 4th Friday: DJ Dance Party– 5th Friday: Costume Night

Recreational roller skating for all ages and abilities. Children 6 years and under must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older.Fees: $7 Youth (age 3-18) | $8 Adult (age 65+) | $9 Adult (age 19-64). Children under 3 are free with a paying adult. Skate rental: $4/person.Please bring your own helmet.More information.

Intro to West Coast Swing at Riverhouse on the Deschutes
2025-08-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Together with The Space, we are thrilled to offer a completely free 2-hour class to teach you the beginnings of West Coast swing!
Where: Riverhouse on the Deschutes (enter through Currents)
When: August 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm
What: Intro West Coast Swing!
Things to know: You don’t need to bring a partner, special footwear, or any prior knowledge. This will be a very low-pressure and chill experience.

Food Cart Fridays
2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Corner Plaza, 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
A new summer tradition is kicking off in Bend! Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner brings the community together from 5-8pm on the last Friday of each month (June through September) for an evening of great food, live music, and neighborhood fun.
Enjoy a rotating lineup of local food carts including, El Sancho, Dump City Dumplings, Pizza Cart, and Sauté Korean Bowls—plus live music from Central Oregon musicians, yard games for the kids, and plenty of space to unwind. The vibe is casual, family-friendly, and open to all. Bring a blanket, grab dinner, and enjoy a laid-back Friday evening in one of Bend’s newest gathering spots. See you there!

Redmond Farmers Market
2025-08-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Redmond Farmers Market, 725 SW Evergreen, Redmond, 98008, United States
Join us weekly at the Redmond Farmer’s Market for fresh local produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and community connection! Meet local farmers, sample delicious baked goods, and discover unique creations from talented makers and artists.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2025-08-22 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Map, Galleries & More details found here.
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 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.
SAA-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, SAA-Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation

On the Lawn with RADCAT and Three Pines
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | RADCAT Design Studio, 522 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, 97701, United States
“On the Lawn” is a creative networking event happening August 21st from 6-9 pm at RADCAT Design Studio in Bend, Oregon, designed as a laid-back “creative recess” for people at the intersection of creativity, art, and business. Presented by RADCAT and Three Pines, this community gathering encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs and connect with Bend’s talented creative community in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Live Music Thursdays at Bar Rio
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Grab your favorite bites & sips, and listen to the music, curated by Migz Music. Artists play music ranging from flamenco, jazz, blues, pop, latin, and more.
Live music artists are featured every Thursday, 6pm to 8pm, at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.

Live Music on the Patio at Oregon Spirit Distillers
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First Street, Bend, 97701
Live music on the Oregon Spirit Distillers’ patio Thursdays from 6-8pm!

Munch & Music
2025-08-21 17:30 - 21:00 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Pitch your camping chairs at Drake Park. This free show is part of the Munch & Music series. Come hungry – Bend’s favorite food vendors will be there, plus a kid zone for family fun.

JULY 3 – MOTEL KALIFORNIA
with special guest JuJu Eyeball

JULY 10 – BEATS ANTIQUE
with special guest Pete Kartsounes Groove Ensemble
JULY 17 – 13 TIL MIDNIGHT
with special guest Dad Bods
JULY 24 – DIRTWIRE

with special guest Skillethead

JULY 31 – MARCHFOURTH

with special guest Leadbetter Band

AUGUST 7 – PRECIOUS BYRD

with special guests Major Dudes and Music Flow Youth Rock Bands

Repair Cafe at DIY Cave
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | DIYcave, 444 SE 9th St, Bend, 97702
Got something broken? Don’t toss it—fix it with us at the next Repair Café, a FREE community event where People With Broken Stuff meet People Who Like to Fix Stuff!
Hosted by the @envirocenterbend Rethink Waste Project and powered by amazing volunteer fixers, we’ll be repairing everything from jewelry and electronics to outdoor gear, clothing, and small appliances.
First-come, first-served—one item at a time. Doors open at 5:30 pm! Pro tip: lines tend to be shorter during the second hour, but no worries, just head over to @bevelbeer to grab a drink while you wait. Repairs are FREE, but bring cash in case you need parts.

Bar takeover with Guardian Cellars
2025-08-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Guardian Cellars Bar Takeover! Come meet chemist-turned-cop turned-winemaker Jerry Riener, and taste his wide portfolio of approachable, delicious wines. After years of volunteering at Mark Ryan and Matthews Winery, among others, Jerry went all in and, with his wife and business partner Jennifer, opened Guardian tasting room in 2007. By the end of the first day, every single one of the 375 cases they had produced up to that point had been sold. A few months later, the next vintage release sold out in a little over 3 days. Adjusting for this popularity, they now make 16 different wines and a more than 11,000 cases. This is a great opportunity to meet Jerry, discuss his wines, and maybe even ask him how he met his wife. 😉
We’ll be offering a flight of Guardian wines as well as a selection of Jerry’s favorite pours by the glass.
10% Off Bottles of Wines Tasted
Drop-in Tasting, No Reservations Required

Bar Takeover with Guardian Cellars
2025-08-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Chemist turned cop turned winery owner, Jerry Riener opened Guardian Cellars in 2007. By the end of the first day, every single one of 375 cases was sold. Production now exceeds 11.000 cases with 16 varietals. Jerry will hang with us to pour, chat, and answer all your questions. We’ll be offering a flight of Guardian wines as well as a selection of Jerry’s favorite pours by the glass. 10% Off Bottles of Wines Tasted. Drop-in Tasting – No Reservations Required!

Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Join us this summer at the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market, and discover a wide variety of fresh, farm-to-table products from dedicated local vendors. From freshly butchered meats to seasonal produce, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re stocking up for the week or looking for a special treat, you’ll find high-quality, sustainably grown items made by passionate farmers and makers right in your own community. Support local businesses, enjoy fresh produce, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out—it’s the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning!

Camp Clay Summer Wheel Throwing Classes
2025-08-21 | Camp Clay, 147 NE Olney Ave, Bend, 97701, United States
Our summer session is up! Join us in learning the naturally calming process of clay! Ceramics is one of the greatest teachers I’ve known. Amongst friends we practice the art of non attachment, of process vs. product, of being open to the outcome, listening to our intuition, of centering your mind and body above all else, all while getting our hands dirty!

$9 Wine Night at Austin Mercantile
2025-08-20 16:00 - 20:00
Join us every week at Austin Mercantile for $9 Wine Night, a cozy Bend tradition where community, great wine, and good bites come together. Enjoy a specially handpicked glass of wine selected by the owner, each one thoughtfully chosen to surprise and delight your palate.
Pair your pour with delicious lite bites from our kitchen, and if you’re lucky, you might just catch a visit from Nana C’s Lobster Roll truck, serving up some of the best Maine-sourced Lobster.
Whether you’re winding down after work or kicking off your weekend early, Wine Night is your Wednesday go-to. Bring a friend, sip something new, and savor the local flavor. See you there!

Rob Arthurs Photography at Tumalo Home Gallery
2025-08-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Tumalo Home Gallery, 64415 Strickler Ave, Suite 106, Bend, 97702, United States
Join us at Tumalo Homes Gallery for an evening featuring the stunning photography of local artist Rob Arthurs. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and discover the captivating work of this talented local photographer.

Bend Endurance Academy x Boardworks Rope Wash Fundraiser
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Boardworks Climbing, 222 SE Reed Market Rd,, Bend, 97702, United States
Come support local youth climbers at the Bend Endurance Academy x Boardworks Rope Wash fundraising event!
Get your ropes squeaky clean and help our athletes crush their goals, just in time for fall sending season! Plus, enjoy free access to both gyms, food and beverage options, and other activities!
Rope Wash | Raffle Prizes | Food + Drinks
222 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR
Sept 13th | 12–6 PM
$10 suggested donation
FREE access to both gyms during the event!
Proceeds from this event help more youth in our community access a fun, supportive environment to push themselves on and off the wall.

Women Tasting Flights: Brook & Bull/Vital Wines
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Women Tasting Flights event. 2 flights of wines with 2 food pairings and a special guest presenter. A monthly group of Women connecting with Wine and one another.
Abby Marett joins us from Ashley Trout’s Brook & Bull and non-profit winery, Vital Wines. Try some amazing wines from the Columbia Valley, Washington and support a great cause – Vital helps vineyard workers get health care.

Table Tennis Sundays at Commonwealth Pub
2025-08-17 16:00 - 22:00 | The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive Suite 100, Bend, 97702, United States
Come have fun with round robin table tennis on Sunday afternoons. We have paddles and balls, but feel free to bring your own. Enjoy happy hour prices and great food. Tournaments and prizes coming!
