New Year's Day Brunch at Juniper Preserve
2024-01-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Join Juniper Preserve for brunch this New Year’s Day and ease into 2024 after a night of festivities! On January 1, starting at 10 a.m., you’ll have a choice of mini quiches, a domestic cheese board, a smoked salmon and bagel station, a bananas foster French toast station, mini beignets, and so much more.

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Submissions Open
2024-01-02 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The Museum begins accepting submissions for the 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. This will be the 10th anniversary of the prize, which honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy, with deserts as both subject and setting. The submission deadline is May 1.

First Friday Oysters and Wine
2024-01-05 15:00 - 21:00 | Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Ste 160, Bend, 97702
Get ready for a shuckin’ ​good time at First Friday Oysters! Hama Hama Oyster Company is in the house, serving up their freshest catch. ​Sip on Viaggio’s carefully curated wine selection while indulging in European snacks. Shucking kicks off at 3:00 pm and lasts until 9:00 pm, or until the oysters vanish!

Saturday Morning Coffee Run
2024-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Thump Coffee East Side, 549 NW York Drive Suite 200, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Gear up for the Central ​Oregon Running Klub’s (CORK) weekly Saturday morning coffee run, departing from Thump Coffee on NW York Drive. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or taking your first strides, this event is for you. Slip into your running shoes and hit the road with​ CORK for a morning filled with ​camaraderie and coffee.

Know Stories - Game Day with Modern Games
2024-01-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Put on your game face! Join the Modern Games staff for a fun board game session where you’ll learn how to play all kinds of games, from classics to newbies.​ This month’s theme is stories, so get ready for games that ​spin tales and ignite your imagination.

Natural History Pub: Wildflowers, The Missing Link to Sage-Grouse Recovery?
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
The greater sage-grouse is a primary health indicator for the sage-steppe, the largest ecosystem in the coterminous United States. Despite ongoing conservation efforts to control invasive plants and wildfire, sage-grouse populations continue to decline. Please join Dr. Josh Collins, Chair of the Sage Science Team for the East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS), to learn about the ECAS’s research into native forbs, or wildflowers, as the missing link to sage-grouse recovery.

Dad Bods 80
2024-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
All Ages Welcome / No Cover
Dad Bods are Bend’s very own “80’s Party Band” that plays all your favorite 80s rock songs and a few hits from other decades sprinkled in. Bring your dancing shoes for this high energy show and join the Dad Bods for a fun and exciting night out with the whole family!

Winter Passholder Party: Old School 1988 Party
2024-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Deschutes Public House, 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Pray for snow and amp up your après game at Mt. Bachelor’s Winter Passholder Party. Rub elbows with Mt. Bachelor leadership, mingle with fellow pass holders and enjoy your first beer on the house. For ​pass holders, all subsequent beers are just $5. Just show up with ​your 2023/24 Outplay 365 Pass, Alpine Full Season Pass, or proof of purchase to snag that complimentary Deschutes brew! (Event is limited to the first 300 passholders, so rally early!)

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: How to Snowshoe, What to Bring & Where to Go
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln # 1, Bend, 97703
Join Oregon Wild staff to learn about how and where to snowshoe in central Oregon. This presentation covers everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll also discuss public lands conservation opportunities and raffle off some gear to end the evening!

Snowshoeing Central Oregon Presentation
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln # 1, Bend, 97703
Winter adventure awaits! While ​our favorite hiking trails may be covered in snow, Oregon’s wildlands are still ripe for exploration. Oregon Wild has your back, whether ​you’re a seasoned snowshoer or a first-timer, Wilderness Program Manager Erik Fernandez will spill the secrets of snowshoeing​ in Central Oregon. From safety tips to choosing ​the best gear and scenic trails, this presentation has it all.

An Evening with Ellen Waterston & Friends
2024-01-11 18:30 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Spend an evening with Oregon authors Ellen Waterston, Charles Goodrich and John Daniel as they discuss their latest works, ​including “Where the Crooked River Rises,” “Weave Me a Crooked Basket” and “Rogue River Journal.” Explore the beauty of the high desert, a ​unique love story on a family farm ​and a season of solitude in the rugged Rogue River Canyon on this intimate literary journey through landscapes and lives across Oregon.

Pablo Francisco - Live In Bend (Stand Up Comedy)
2024-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
Pablo Francisco – Live In Bend @ The Domino Room
This is a very special event, with one of the greatest living comedians today!
When Pablo Francisco hits the stage, he immediately brings his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever insights to create a stand-up show that more resembles an hour-long comedic jazz riff. He is an off-the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-culture obsessed world.
His unmatched take on all things pop culture has taken him into the ranks of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. Pablo’s enormous popularity and outrageously funny material has hooked millions of viewers on YouTube and Facebook.
TICKETS – ONLINE: $25 – AT THE DOOR: $35 | DOORS OPEN @ 6PM – SHOW @ 7PM
****THESE SHOWS SELL OUT QUICKLY, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ACCOMMODATE FOR SEATING, ESPECIALLY FOR LARGER PARTIES AS ALL SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION****

Elan Trotman at Jazz at the Oxford
2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Oxford Hotel and the Bend community welcome Elan Trotman to the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford music festival!
Saxophonist Elan Trotman, has quickly become one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Trotman’s playing, inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum, and Najee, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. So much so that the New England Urban Music Awards and The Barbados Music Awards both named him Jazz Artist of The Year on multiple occasions.
Trotman is also the Executive Producer and host of the Barbados Jazz Excursion, a jazz and golf weekend getaway which brings over 300 music lovers to the island every Columbus Day Weekend. Past performers include Jeff Lorber, Javier Colon, Gerald Veasley, Brian Simpson, Althea Rene, Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Mike Phillips, Avery Sunshine, Karen Briggs, Norman Brown, Maysa, Peter White and Jeffrey Osborne to name a few. Elan is also the founder of the Never Lose Your Drive Foundation.

Exhibition Opening: Timber Culture
2024-01-13 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Timber Culture is a traveling exhibition curated by the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center. It tells the story of Maxville—a segregated logging town that boomed in Oregon’s Wallowa County during the 1920s and 1930s. The exhibition’s historical images document the lives of the town’s 400 residents and explore stories of race, labor and leisure. Both candid and documentary, the exhibition provides a glimpse into an essential part of Oregon’s history.

Après Kick-Off Party
2024-01-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Avenue, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for the ultimate throwback at Boss Rambler’s annual Après Kick-Off Party. Rock your loudest retro ski gear, enjoy $5 pints of Ski Babe IPA and vote for the Best Dressed prize — round up your crew and get ready to party!

MLK Day of Service
2024-01-15
Join Connect Central Oregon for impactful volunteering across the region to honor the MLK Day of Service. Support local seniors, aid veterans or contribute to environmental initiatives. Sign up individually or as a team to embody the principles of justice and equality today!

Hoodoo's Wintervention at Volcanic Theatre Pub
2024-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Drive
Hoodoo’s Wintervention is back! Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Snow Series Giveaway presented by Volvo Cars of Bend is coming to a venue near you. Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Eugene, Albany, and now Lebanon get ready!!! Hoodoo’s dumpin’ another 50 thousand in prizes including lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more. Play silly games, compete in SnOlympics, take a whack at Winter Trivia and throw down some Snowballers Bingo with us. Help raise scholarship funds for SNOWDAYS! Plus sign up for your chance to win your own pass to the Snowlab where you can design, build and shred your very own skis/board. Cash & prizes & fun for all ages.
Hosted by Backyard Bend, Harold the Hodag and his friends Yeti and Sas. It’s free for all ages and a ton of fun for the whole family! Get the deets….go to skihoodoo.com
Presented by Tactics Boardshop, Blackstrap

Wintervention
2024-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Drive
Hoodoo’s Wintervention hits Bend with a bang! This snow-happy event offers plenty of prizes, including lift tickets and gear.Join the fun for free, play games and support SNOWDAYS scholarships.

Crossing the Cols
2024-01-17 16:00 - 17:30 | The Enviormental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Embark on a Himalayan journey with the Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads and Bros. Join Art Pope and Leslie Kent for a captivating presentation on conquering Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail, navigating the formidable Shepani Col and West Col at over 20,000 feet. This event supports the Wilderness Defense Fund, preserving the untamed beauty of our wilderness.

Untame Your Art at Evoke Winery
2024-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Evoke Winery, 330 SW Powerhouse Rd. #110, Bend, OR, 97702
Get ready to unleash your creativity with Untame Your Art at Evoke Winery! $39 per person includes all painting materials. Instruction starts at 3. Please arrive 15 minutes early to grab your drinks and get settled! Follow the Eventbrite link below for tickets.

Prohibition Party
2024-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Get ready to jazz up your weekend! Head to the High Desert Museum for a roaring good time with 1920s tunes, signature cocktails and a swanky speakeasy vibe. Dress to the nines and be transported to the glamor of the past.

Learn to Bake Classic English Muffins at Pine Meadow Ranch
2024-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Pine Meadow Center for Arts and Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
Pine Meadow Center for Arts and Agriculture is honored to host master baker Marda Stoliar to teach baking tricks and make English Muffins.
Did you know that english muffins are made on a skillet? Baking these crispy and delicious treats is an excellent way to hone your skills while enjoying the company of other bakers. During this hands-on class you will learn baking tips and tricks from master baker Marda Stoliar of Bend’s International School of Baking. So join us on a chilly Saturday in January to learn how to make this favorite breakfast bread.
You can purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-bake-classic-english-muffins-tickets-776389571107?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Ingredients will be provided.
Materials to bring:
-If you have an electric griddle an extra griddle would be appreciated.
-Don’t forget your apron and if you have a favorite jam you would like to share, that would be lovely.
-Sack lunch is advised as there will be a one hour lunch break. The classroom has a refrigerator and microwave available that you are welcome to use.
-Lastly, bring a notebook and pen as Marda will be giving instructions on baking techniques throughout the day.

Tour of Meissner
2024-01-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, NF-4615, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Tour of Meissner features 47 km of groomed trails at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, seize the opportunity to experience the joy of classic skiing on 17 km or 30 km of stunning rolling terrain at this signature event in benefit of Meissner Nordic.

Science Pub: Mapping War Zones via Satellite
2024-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Oregon State University – Cascades, 1500 Chandler Ave., Bend, 97702
In war torn areas, the impacts are immense and far-reaching, yet reporting on them is inconsistent or unreliable. Learn how OSU’s Jamon Van Den Hoek, a leader in geospatial sciences, and his Conflict Ecology Lab team are using open satellite data to accurately report the physical, environmental and humanitarian impacts of armed conflict.
The team’s work has appeared in the New York Times, BBC, Washington Post, Al Jazeera and other major global news outlets.

Discover Your Forest Pint Night
2024-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
Sip for a cause! This pint night supports Discover Your Forest’s mission to enhance forest exploration and nurture environmental stewardship in the Deschutes and Ochoco National forests, and Crooked River National Grassland. Every pint you enjoy gives $1 to supporting these vital efforts.

Season of Nonviolence Speaker—Jodie Patterson
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way , Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kick off COCC’s 2024 Season of Nonviolence with Jodie Patterson, author, activist, Human Rights Campaign board member and mother of five. Join her as she explores the concept of genderless mothering, and the way it weaves together feminism, Black pride, and LGBTQIA+ activism. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and informed!

Nature Night—The Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Discover the buzz about Oregon’s 700+ native bee species. Dive into the fascinating world of Central Oregon’s unique and sometimes quirky bees with the Deschutes Land Trust and Associate Professor Andony Melathopoulus of OSU’s Department of Horticulture. Learn about native bees and get gardening tips to make these special pollinators feel right at home in your backyard.

ReachAnother's 4th Annual Poker Night
2024-01-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Put on your best poker face and shuffle cards for a good cause. This annual poker night features an open bar, gourmet bites, and the chance to win prizes, all while supporting ReachAnother’s mission to help Ethiopian children with neural tube defects.
$150
