Bend Magazine

Muse Conference
2018-03-01 - 2018-03-04 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
A four-day event designed to inspire and empower women and girls that brings in activists, entrepreneurs, artists and athletes. The sixth annual conference will also kick off Muse Women’s March.
Find more information at theworldmuse.org

Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show
2018-03-01 - 2018-03-04 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Where outdoor enthusiasts can find the latest sporting and outdoor equipment. The event also has a boat and RV show. Find more information at www.thesportshows.com.

Central Oregon Shootout
2018-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | OR
The annual golf tournament is held at some of the region’s best golf courses. Build a team of at least two players and join the fun competition. The cash prizes doled out last year totaled more than $20,000.
Find more information at aspenlakes.com

Ten Tenors
2018-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The popular Australian singing group is back in Bend for a one-night-only performance. Featuring “Wish You Were Here,” and songs from departed legends including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Prince and more.
Find more information at towertheatre.org

Eagle Watch
2018-02-24 - 2018-02-25 | PGE Round Butte State Park
Spot wild bald eagles flying overhead at Cove Palisades State Park. Eagle Watch features activities for kids and families, including live birds of prey onsite and fun, educational activities. Stay for the Quartz Creek Drummers and Dancers cultural program. A free lunch is also provided at the event. Free. Round Butte Overlook Park.

Oregon Winterfest
2018-02-16 - 2018-02-18 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
WinterFest packs tons of entertainment into its annual three-day festival. There’s the 10 Barrel Rail Jam, the Royal Run 5k and 10k races, ice sculpting and fire pit competition, bouncy houses and the OMSI tent for kids and live music to top it all off each night. Local food vendors and businesses are onsite all weekend, as well as plenty of craft beer and wine. $12 at the door, free for kids 2 and under. Old Mill District.

Regina Carter Quartet
2018-02-16 - 2018-02-17 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Jazz violinist, and MacArthur Fellowship recipient, Regina Carter will be in Bend for two nights to perform with her critically acclaimed quartet. With musical influences that range from Gospel and swing to folk and Motown, Carter is one of the stars of her generation. $55. Riverhouse on the Deschutes.

Author! Author! Colson Whitehead
2018-02-16 | Bend High School
Colson Whitehead’s 2016 novel The Underground Railroad won a Pulitzer Prize, among many other awards, that year. Whitehead will be in Bend to talk about that and his other writing that includes novels and essays at the Author! Author! event from the Deschutes Public Library in February. $25. Bend Senior High School.

Operaganza
2018-02-16 | OR
Get a taste of the upcoming season of opera from OperaBend, a new opera production company in Central Oregon, at the Operaganza. There will be entertainment from local opera performers throughout the evening, as well as a silent auction. Operaganza will be held at Elevation at the Cascade Culinary Institute and the ticket includes a three-course meal and wine. $75. Elevation.

Valentine's Day Dinner and Concert
2018-02-14 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, United States
This Valentine’s Day, grab your loved one and head to the historic Great Hall in Sunriver for the annual dinner and concert presented by Sunriver Music Festival. Enjoy a hosted happy hour and gourmet meal from the resort’s chefs. Top off the evening with dancing to the live music performed by saxophonist Patrick Lamb. $75-$80. Sunriver Resort Great Hall.

We Banjo 3
2018-02-11 | OR
Smoke from wildfire season may have cancelled the Sisters Folk Festival in September, but the Winter Concert Series is in full swing. We Banjo 3, an Irish string band considered “the hottest thing in Irish music,” returns to Sisters for a performance in February. $10-$60. Sisters High School.

Tien Hsieh
2018-02-11 | Redmond Performing Arts Center
Tien Hsieh is an award-winning pianist who will be performing in the February event for the Redmond Community Concert Association. Hsieh will be joined by tenor Robert Trenpham in a classical music performance. Redmond Performing Arts Center.

Polar Plunge
2018-02-10 | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend, 97702
Brave the chilly water of the Deschutes River for a good cause. The Polar Plunge is an annual benefit for Special Olympics Oregon, where participants take part in an early morning dip into the river. $50 minimum. Riverbend Park.

Hoodoo Winter Carnival
2018-02-10 | Hoodoo Ski Area
Head to Hoodoo for a daylong festival featuring games and activities for the whole family. From a ski javelin throw and a team tube race to a pie eating contest and Frisbee golf, the Hoodoo Winter Carnival will be sure to entertain when you and your family need a break from the slopes. Hoodoo Ski Area.

A Capella Festival
2018-02-09 - 2018-02-11 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
This is the third year for the A Cappella Festival, a singing competition that takes over the Tower Theatre and downtown Bend for a weekend in February. A Cappella groups from junior high, high school, college and beyond come to Bend to perform and compete. If you can’t make the main stage performances, head to the Old Mill to watch the aca-pop performances from the groups. $25-$54. Tower Theatre.

A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
2018-02-09 - 2018-02-10 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
In the third installment of the BendBroadband Jazz at the Oxford series, musicians Paul Creighton and Jarrod Lawson will be performing A Tribute to Stevie Wonder. The performances on Friday and Saturday will feature the jazz and soul songs of Stevie Wonder. $49. Oxford Hotel.

Great Nordeen XC and Fat Bike Race
2018-01-28 | Mt. Bachelor
Head to Mt. Bachelor for the sixteenth annual Great Nordeen cross-country ski and fat bike races. Choose from the 18k or 30k cross-country ski races that starts at the West Village Lodge and end at Wanoga Sno-Park. There is also a 15k fat bike race at the event. Prices vary. Mt. Bachelor West Village Lodge.

Author! Author! Mary Roach
2018-01-27 | Bend High School
Acclaimed science journalist Mary Roach will be in Bend as part of the Author! Author! series from the Deschutes Public Library. She’s published seven books including Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and most recently Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War. Her meticulous research is paired with smart humor that educates and entertains. $25. Bend Senior High School.

Virginia Riggs Children's Concert
2018-01-22 | Bend High School
Kids and families will enjoy the Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert, where musicians from the Central Oregon Symphony will perform an interactive and engaging classic musical concert. Get to the concert early to take part in the “instrument petting zoo,” when kids can get up close to the instruments and learn more about how they work. Free. Bend High School Auditorium.

Gaining a Cosmic Perspective
2018-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Astronomy lecturer Scott Fisher will reveal the wonders of the Universe during a lecture on “The Cosmic Perspective.” Using images and videos from observatories including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Pine Mountain Observatory, Scott will use an easy-to-grasp scale that relates us to the actual size of the Universe we inhabit. With that new perspective, he will lead a discussion of one of the most exciting recent discoveries in all of astronomy–the existence of Exoplanets, the 3,500 planets we have identified that are known to orbit stars other than the Sun. $40. Worthy Brewing Co.

Bend Boulder Bash
2018-01-20 13:00 - 22:00 | Bend Rock Gym
Bend Boulder Bash is a community bouldering competition where top competitors from across the Pacific Northwest compete for cash prizes. This is a free and fun event for the public of all ages to come spectate and hangout. There will be a raffle supporting Bend Endurance Academy and beer from Silver Moon available for purchase. Free. Bend Rock Gym.
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Music in Public Places Series
2018-01-20 | OR
There are three chances to see the Music in Public Places Series from the Central Oregon Symphony Association. There will be performances of classical music at the Prineville, Sisters and Redmond libraries at 2 p.m. featuring different ensembles from the Central Oregon Symphony. Free. Various locations.

Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie
2018-01-19 - 2018-02-04 | Cascades Theatre
“Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie” is a dramatic play written by Alan Alda. The true story follows Curie’s personal life after her husband, Pierre, with whom she shared the Nobel Prize in physics for their work in radiation, dies in an accident. Curie finds renewed love and strength from Paul Langevin. But the scandal of the affair threatens her career. $10-$20. Cascades Theatre.

Golden Dragons Acrobats
2018-01-16 - 2018-01-17 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The Golden Dragons is a premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company that returns to the Tower in Bend. Performing a series of dances and stunts that have been a tradition for centuries, the Golden Dragons tour the United States with their stunning skills and entertaining shows. $27-$47. Tower Theatre.

Tesla: Light, Sound, Color
2018-01-15 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
A mixed-media show exploring the work of Nikola Tesla, “Telsa: Light, Sound, Color” will surprise and entertain with a variety of acts, including live physics demonstrations and performances from the Eugene Ballet Company and Deglani String Quartet. The show will bring Tesla’s innovations and story to life through art and storytelling. $28.50-$39.50. Tower Theatre.

Polar Bear Run
2018-01-13 | St. Thomas Academy
Join the 5k, 10k, half run or walk in the annual Polar Bear Run held at St. Thomas Academy in Redmond. After, refuel on warm drinks and snacks at the Polar Bear Expo, which will have local health and fitness vendors. $35-$70. St. Thomas Academy.

Cascade Wedding Show
2018-01-13 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Planning a wedding in Central Oregon? Don’t miss the Cascade Wedding Show, the one-day event that connects brides and grooms with local wedding and event professionals. Find inspiration and resources from more than sixty vendors and businesses with the latest trends and entertainment ideas in the wedding industry on display. There will also be raffles and prizes to take home. $10-$15. Riverhouse on the Deschutes.

High Gravity Brewfest
2018-01-13 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
Get a taste of some of Central Oregon’s best craft beers at the fourth annual High Gravity Brewfest at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. The casual, all-ages brewfest will have a variety of Central Oregon’s craft beers and ciders available to sample while you huddle around the outdoor firepits at O’Kane’s. Free. McMenamins Old St. Francis School.

George Colligan, Buster Williams and Lenny White Trio
2018-01-12 - 2018-01-14 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
In the third weekend of jazz performances from the Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz series, bassist Buster Williams, drummer Lenny White and pianist George Colligan combine their talents to form a world-class trio. Catch them in two performances on Friday and Saturday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. $55. Riverhouse on the Deschutes.

China Forbes
2018-01-12 - 2018-01-13 | 10 Below, Oxford Hotel
Known as the lead singer of Pink Martini, China Forbes will be in Bend for the Jazz at the Oxford series, which brings world-renowned jazz musicians and singers to Bend. She’ll perform three times throughout the weekend at 10 Below at the Oxford Hotel, and will be including some original music in her sets. $49. 10 Below, Oxford Hotel.
