Enchanted Nordic Trek
2024-02-10 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoodoo Ski Area
Experience a romantic trek at Hoodoo’s Nordic Trail System. The first 50 participants receive complimentary goodies, including a rose, chocolate-covered strawberries, and access to a deluxe hot chocolate station. Don’t miss out on the chance to win prizes during this enchanting adventure.

Pasta Making with Chef Josh Hedrick at Sunriver Resort
2024-02-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-02-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Join Executive Chef Josh Hedrick for immersive cooking demos. Learn the secrets of making delicious foods through an interactive pasta-making demo. The 90-minute experiences include all ingredients, kitchen essentials, tools, and your choice of non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of wine. Cost is $50 for two people. Limited to 20 people per demo.

Jarrod Lawson at Jazz at the Oxford
2024-02-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | 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).

2nd Annual High Desert Sagebrush Soirée
2024-02-10 17:30 | Brasada Ranch, 16976 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, OR, 97753, United States
Experience an evening of fine dining, whiskey tasting, a live silent auction, a raffle and more at this Western-themed fundraiser. Proceeds go to The Center Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports student-athletes.
$150

Worthy Brewing Tidewater Boil
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for an all-you-can-eat seafood boil featuring Dungeness crab sourced from the Oregon coast, accompanied by shrimp and andouille sausage. Pair your feast with Worthy’s special beer feature. All ages are welcome!
$75

Charcuterie Class
2024-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne, OR, 97760, United States
Prepare to impress your next dinner party guests by mastering the art of building a stunning charcuterie board at the Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards. Take home your beautifully crafted board just in time for a Super Bowl party or gain the confidence to assemble one for a special Valentine’s Day celebration.
$60

Valentine’s Day Dance and Dinner
2024-02-14 17:00 - 20:30 | Sunriver Great Hall, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz in Sunriver’s iconic Great Hall for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a hosted happy hour, multi-course dinner and full concert. Grab your partner and dance the night away at this gourmet dinner and concert!
$130

HDCM Concert Series: AVIARA TRIO
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season, presented by German Master Tech, continues with our annual Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre. Enjoy a special evening featuring the Aviara Trio, back by popular demand. They have been frequent performers in the HDCM Concert Series, and you won’t want to miss this love and romance-themed program. This best-selling event includes a complimentary rose for concert-goers and a custom treat from Goody’s Chocolates!
This evening is brought to you by the Pine Tavern Restaurant. Join the Aviara Trio for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This concert preview is free for all ticket holders.
Tickets available through HDCM by phone or online. Come hear the music

Chocolate Making with Chef Josh Hedrick at Sunriver Resort
2024-02-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Join Executive Chef Josh Hedrick for immersive cooking demos. Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient or choose an interactive pasta-making demo. The 90-minute experiences include all ingredients, kitchen essentials, tools, and your choice of non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of wine. Cost is $50 for two people. Limited to 20 people per demo.

Women’s Adventure Film Tour
2024-02-16 17:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph at The Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2024®. Celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling expeditions, this showcase is sure to ignite your adventurous spirit.
$15

Documentary Film Screening in Honor of Black History Month
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way , Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Don’t miss the screening of Blend: On Being Black in Bend, a documentary film based on interviews with 10 Black Central Oregonians who discuss their experiences living, working and playing in the high desert. Created by Kenny Adams, the film offers candid insights into the lived experiences of its subjects

Mountainfilm on Tour
2024-02-16 19:00, 2024-02-24 19:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The Environmental Center’s annual fundraiser presents Mountainfilm on Tour, bringing captivating documentary films to Central Oregon. Experience tales of adventure and explore climate change, culture and resilience across the globe.
$22

Harold the Hodag’s 25th Birthday
2024-02-17 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Celebrate Harold the Hodag’s 25th birthday at Hoodoo! Join the festivities as the ski hill’s beloved mascot throws a birthday bash, featuring an opporunity to shred with Harold and his pals, Yeti and Sas. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for aliens on the slopes!

Crater Lake Winter Tour: Snowshoe Exploration
2024-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Highway 97 #13, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Explore the wonders of Oregon’s only national park with Wanderlust Tours, where you’ll snowshoe through a preserved volcanic landscape. Take in views of stunning Crater Lake and learn about its geologic and cultural history with expert naturalist guides.
$210

Dance Party
2024-02-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Experience a night of music with Bend’s top local DJs in Immersion’s cozy Barrel Room. Enjoy an open deck format where you can showcase your talent while immersing yourself in a living room setting. Dance, play games or get a flash tattoo at this fun-filled evening.
$5

"Awakening"—March Group Exhibit at Tumalo
2024-02-19 08:00 - 17:00
Tumalo Art Co. mounts a Group Exhibit heralding the beginning of Spring, March 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk. All gallery members and represented artists were invited to submit their interpretation of the hopeful theme, “Awakening”—giving a wide interpretation of the first hint that Spring is arriving in the High Desert. Paintings in all mediums, glass, digital media, photography and sculpture will be represented.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. Call 541-385-9144 or see tumaloartco.com for more information.

Dine Out for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend
2024-02-22 - 2024-04-22 | Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United States
Mark your calendars and ready your appetites for our upcoming Dine Out event happening all day, throughout Central Oregon on Thursday, February 22. This is your chance to enjoy delicious meals and treats from your favorite restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries, all while supporting a great cause. These amazing local establishments are joining forces to generously support to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend by contributing 10-20% of their sales for the day back to our Club’s mission to serve youth.
Visit our website to check out participating vendors and plan your day! It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy great food, connect with friends and family, and support the impactful work we do for the youth in our community.

Page-to-Screen Trivia
2024-02-22 06:30 - 20:00 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Challenge your knowledge of books that have been adapted into movies or television at this fun trivia night! Teams of 2-4 people can compete for prizes, and refreshments will be available from the Roundabout Books Café and Washington Dining and Cocktails.
$10

Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spirituality
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Upcoming Event Alert!
Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spirituality

Have you secured your tickets to Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spiritualty?! Hear knowledge holder and language expert Dr. Phillip Cash Cash, Ph.D., (Cayuse/Nez Perce) discuss the deep cultural meanings that wolves hold for tribes in our region using objects from the Museum’s collection.
Wolfe Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spirituality
Thursday, February 22
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suttle Lodge’s 2024 Winter Beer Fest
2024-02-23 12:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 US-20, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Mark your calendars for three days of beer-filled festivities on the shore of Suttle Lake! Join more than 25 craft breweries for a winter lodge experience featuring live music, delectable food and the latest brew releases from Oregon’s most popular breweries. A portion of the proceeds benefit CASA of Central Oregon.
Tickets start at $55

Farm to Table Dinner at Sunriver Resort
2024-02-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
Savor a delectable menu crafted with the finest ingredients harvested from local farms and ranches at an exclusive Farm-to-Table Dinner. Executive Chef Hedrick highlights the essence of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create an unforgettable evening that celebrates the region’s vibrant flavors. Cost is $90 per person for the dinner. Cocktail hour not included; price based on consumption.

Winter Carnival
2024-02-24 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Hoodoo’s Winter Carnival features a day packed with free activities for all ages. Enjoy a variety of games and contests, including ax throwing, frisbee golf, obstacle races, pie-eating, snow-sculpture contests and more. The festivities culminate in a special dinner, a torchlight descent and professional fireworks display on the mountain.

Winter Formal
2024-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 | River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Why should the kids have all the fun? Maybe you didn’t go to your school dances. Maybe you had an awful time and want a re-do. Maybe you slayed the dance and want to relive the glory days. Maybe you just want a reason to get dress up…​
​No matter the reason, we have created an epic event for you!
WINTER FORMAL~ Enchanted Wonderland~
​We are so proud to host this party to help raise funds for Think Wild, a wildlife hospital and conservation center for Central Oregon
​You can be sure that your raffle ticket purchases enter you into a drawing for some AMAZING PRIZES!!
Crater Lake Spirits will be in the house doing a free tasting AND we will be featuring a few SPECIALTY COCKTAILS!!
DJ DIPA will be playing all your favorite songs from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s
No tickets necessary. This is a free event (except for all the raffle tickets you are going to buy to help support Think Wild)
Let’s get dressed up. There is somewhere to go!

Mimosa Fest
2024-02-25 11:00 | Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Drive
Mimosa Fest comes to Bend, featuring a live DJ, brunch menu and themed mimosa flavors. General admission tickets include event entry and a mimosa voucher, while VIP tickets include three mimosa vouchers and a souvenir T-shirt. Live, laugh, mimosa!
$15

Backcountry Film Festival
2024-02-29 19:00 - 22:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
Join Discover Your Forest for the 2024 Backcountry Film Festival, featuring a diverse selection of outdoor films celebrating snowscapes and stewardship. Enjoy drinks courtesy of Cascade Lakes Brewing Company and participate in raffles with prizes from numerous local sponsors. Films are presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance and proceeds support Discover Your Forest’s efforts to ensure access to the outdoors for Central Oregon youth.
$25

Leap Year Party
2024-02-29 21:00 - 2024-03-01 00:00 | Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Celebrate an extra day on the calendar with a lively leap year celebration! Dance the night away with beats from talented local DJs who will keep the party going with back-to-back sets. Get ready for an evening filled with great music, drinks and company.
$5

Felted Telescope Hats Workshop
2024-03-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
Join us for the Felted Telescope Hats Workshop event on Fri, Mar 01, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of felt telescoping hats. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to learn about the art of hat making and discover the versatility of felt telescoping hats.
During the event, you will learn techniques for designing and enlarging a 2-D pattern to obtain a 3-D shape with several options in the shaping. The final hat can have a spiral, telescope or rosette form.
Using fine merino wool it is possible to full a thin strong layer of felt that opens new possibilities in shaping a hat. You will learn how to lay down the wool to have a smooth color transition and explore how the directions of the wool fibers affects shrinkage rates and provides us with control in shaping the hat.
Level of experience required: beginner to advanced
This workshop is one of two opportunities to explore the art of felting. If you’re interested in learning how to create a Lightweight Nunofelt Scarf on Sat, Mar 02, 2024, be sure to explore our other events. While it’s not mandatory to sign up for both workshops, we highly encourage it.
About the Instructor:
The award winner of several wearable art shows, Flóra Carlile-Kovács is a professional felt artist born in Szeged, Hungary, now living and working in Seattle WA. In her work she incorporates two bodies of knowledge, the nomadic traditions and the urban, modern style of feltmaking. Coming from the European tradition of craftsmanship and quality, she is constantly experimenting with ways to improve not only the visual artistic aspect of her work, but also its physical integrity as a functional object appropriate for everyday use.
List of materials and/or advance preparation required of students:
– notebook, pen/pencil for notes
– sharpie- 2 hand towels
– 3×3’ bubble wrap – 3×3 cotton sheet (old cloth)- sprinkler if you have one, to wet the felt
– a sponge to control the extra water – 1 olive/coconut etc oil soap bar in a container- 1 quart bowl for water (a yogurt container will do)
– optional: bed risers for tables (4 for your table)
– scissors to cut plastic- sharp and pointy scissors to cut the felt- (waterproof) apron if needed- comfortable shoes
