3 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Shows
2024-06-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | allen elizabeth theater, 15 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Miriam A. Laube
June 1 – October 12, 2024
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Love is in the air, even as two of history’s most tumultuous couples volley hilarious quips and damning accusations. Will the truth win in this dazzling, music-filled production?

“Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably”

Romance, wit, and mistaken identities fuel this new staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of tricks! Don Pedro’s army has just returned home victorious after the war. Love is in the air, even as two of history’s most tumultuous couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Claudio and Hero—volley hilarious quips and damning accusations back and forth. Will the truth win in this mischievous game of love? Find out in this dazzling, music-filled production directed by Miriam A. Laube, who brings her 17 seasons of OSF experience to this Shakespeare favorite, lighting up the Allen Elizabethan Theatre all summer. All the details here.

West Coast Premiere
Jane Eyre
Adapted by Elizabeth Williamson from the novel by Charlotte Brontë
Directed by Dawn Monique Williams
May 31 – October 11, 2024
Allen Elizabethan Theatre

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me”

One of the most beloved heroines in literary history shines bright in this production that infuses a classic Gothic Romance with the sound and feel of Southern Gothic. Orphaned as a child and raised by cruel relatives and cold schoolmasters, Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as an adult: working as a governess on a remote estate. But as she slowly falls in love with her moody employer, she discovers that he—and his home—are surrounded by dark secrets. With only her resilience and wits to guide her, how will Jane save her chance for happiness? Elizabeth Williamson’s fresh adaptation is directed by Dawn Monique Williams, who helmed our lush 2023 staging of Twelfth Night.

Virgins to Villains: My Journey with Shakespeare’s Women
Created and performed by Robin Goodrin Nordli
Directed by Penny Metropulos
May 16 – July 19, 2024
Thomas Theatre
The women of Shakespeare—from an insider
In this witty, insightful, and revealing one-woman show, actress Robin Goodrin Nordli draws from her experiences of performing in 61 productions of 30 plays by William Shakespeare. From the innocent virgins of her past to the vindictive villains of her present, Robin explores her own life through the prism of her relationship with Shakespeare’s women.

The Succulent Class: A Needle Felting Workshop
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
This beginner-friendly workshop invites you to explore the art of needle felting and create three charming succulents using basic techniques.
Whether you’re a novice or have some experience, this workshop is designed for everyone interested in discovering the joys of needle felting. Unleash your creativity and bring these delightful succulents to life!
All skill levels welcome and all materials will be provided.

Trail Love - Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)
2024-06-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Wanoga Sno-Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us as we gather from all over the community to collectively work on our mountain bike trails. Our goal is to have 100+ volunteers get a ton of trail work done in one day to keep our trails riding great!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! You do not need previous trail work experience. Youth are welcome with a parent/guardian.
We’ll meet at 9am at the Wanoga Trailhead. We’ll break into small groups and head to various work sites. We’ll come back by 1pm and celebrate our love of trails with food, drinks, and hanging out.
9a: COTA intro, Safety Talk, Present Crew Leader pairs and projects – split into crews
9:30a – 1p: Trail WORK!
1p: Lunch and beverages
2p: Clean up
Wear/bring: wear clothes you don’t mind getting really dirty! Wear closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants. Wear sunglasses or borrow our eye protection. Bring water and snacks. We will provide tools, work gloves, and hard hats (required).
Thanks for helping take care of Central Oregon’s trails!
Please signup on Meetup so we can get a head count: https://www.meetup.com/cota-central-oregon-trail-alliance/events/301041810/

Juneteenth Central Oregon Jubilee
2024-06-15 11:00 - 2024-06-16 17:30 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the 4th Annual Juneteenth Central Oregon celebration for a two-day “Jubilee” of education, entertainment and community. Experience authentic African, Caribbean and African American cuisine, art, activities and captivating performances in a vibrant celebration of heritage and culture.

Tuxes & Tails Fundraiser
2024-06-15 17:30 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Join the Humane Society of Central Oregon for Tuxes & Tails, an evening of dinner, dancing, drinks and live and silent auctions. Enjoy wine, desserts and entertainment while supporting animals in need, with all proceeds benefiting shelter and medical care for more than 3,000 animals.
$135

HDCM Pop-Up Concerts!- SPOTLIGHT CHAMBER PLAYERS
2024-06-16 14:00 - 14:30 | Looney Bean Coffee, 961 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, 97703
High Desert Chamber Music presents our fourth season of Pop-Up Concerts this summer! The first event will feature this season’s SPOTLIGHT CHAMBER PLAYERS – a string quartet and a violin/guitar duo. Join us in the backyard of Looney Bean Coffee and make sure to arrive early to enjoy your beverage and snack of choice during the performance!
These short, twenty-minute performances will be held in a variety of locations and are FREE to attend and open to all.
For more information about upcoming scheduled dates and locations, please visit HighDesertChamberMusic.com or call 541-306-3988.

Old Crow Medicine Show and Molly Tuttle
2024-06-16 19:00 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Old Crow Medicine Show and Molly Tuttle at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Vampire Weekend
2024-06-19 18:00 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Vampire Weekend at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Art Forward: Advancing Creative Thinking Fundraiser
2024-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Kick off the summer with a block party for a great cause. The Art Forward block party and fundraiser will be equally communal, creative and celebratory, with all proceeds directly benefiting Scalehouse’s youth education program. The fundraiser event features creative hubs to get your hands on art-making, live music, an art auction supplied by local artists, drinks and tasty bites from Bleu Bite Catering.
$75

Summer Solstice Makers Market
2024-06-20 16:00 - 20:00 | The Grove Market Hall, 921 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Bend, 97701
Celebrate the longest day of the year at The Grove’s Summer Solstice Makers Market. Browse the creations of 12 local artists and find diverse crafts for purchase. Listen to the tunes from a live DJ and indulge in an array of delicious drinks and cuisine.

Preserving Our Place: The Interplay of Culture, Climate and Migration
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
PMRCAA is hosting a lecture, short- film screening and exhibition on June 20th featuring Indigenous artists from Louisiana and Alaska talking about communities in the two states facing displacement due to climate change.
Both the community of Isle de Jean Charles and of Shishmaref face displacement due to the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. Chantel Comardelle and Dennis Davis will present stories, photographs and a film illustrating the contrasts between cultural beauty and the impacts of the climate crisis in their communities.
This event will be moderated by OSU professor Dr Elizabeth Marino.
Doors will open at 5.30pm so people have time to see the exhibition prior to the lecture and the screening.
This event is free to attend, registration is required.

In A Landscape Classical Music Performance
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Experience classical music like never before! Listen to Hunter Noack’s timeless piano melodies through wireless headphones as you wander through Drake Park, allowing the music to harmonize with the natural beauty around you. This traveling outdoor concert series promises an immersive blend of music and the outdoors.
$40

Jordan Davis
2024-06-20 19:00 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Jordan Davis at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

The Big Bend BBQ
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-22 | Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, 97702
Get fired up for summer at this sizzling BBQ festival. Bring a lawn chair and blankets for a day of mouthwatering delights from local vendors and plenty of fun activities for the whole family. From Texas brisket to Korean BBQ, it’s a flavor-packed festival celebrating the art of barbecue.

Acadmeie de Ballet Classique Presents: Mary Poppins, Sponsored by Wolf Construction & Development
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23 | Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th Street, Bend, 97701
The Banks family has fallen into dysfunction, Mary Poppins arrives and uses her magic and fun to bring order to the house. Mary Poppins and the kids, Jane and Michael proceed to have several amusing outings together. They visit the park, the sweet shoppe and fly kites all while meeting dancing penguins and other whimsical friends along the way. The children learn the world is bigger than they realized and peace is eventually restored to the family.
June 22nd 6pm – 8pm
June 23rd 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival
2024-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver, 97707
Explore the diversity of Oregon’s wildflowers and pollinators at the 34th Annual Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival. With activities and displays for the entire family, the festival features guided tours, insightful talks, art displays, native plant sales, crafts and vendors– celebrating all things wildflower and their pollinators. Plus, industry experts will be available to learn from throughout the festival.
$12/adult, $10/child

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Celebrate the Summer Solstice and nourish the light within you with a guided forest bathing session. Take this time for yourself to relax, reflect, and align with nature, bathing in the energy of the sun and the healing atmosphere of the forest.
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 through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested 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.

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Celebrate the summer solstice with an immersive meditation led by a certified forest therapy guide, inviting attendees to cultivate a deep sense of relaxation and presence. Forest bathing takes a holistic approach to rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit, enhancing your sense of wonder, gratitude and connection with the earth.
$35

Cruxapalooza 2024
2024-06-22 11:00 - 21:00 | Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Hang out on the iconic Crux lawn for Cruxapalooza! This 12-year commemoration of Crux beers is an all-day celebration of live music, food trucks, games and even a morning 5K–if dashing for beer is your style. Whether running or sipping, head to Cruxapalooza for a day spent with fellow beer lovers as you toast to one of Bend’s favorite breweries.

Matt Rife
2024-06-22 19:30 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Matt Rife at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

HDCM Pop-Up Concerts: MATEO GARZA
2024-06-23 15:00 - 15:30 | Bellatazza Coffee, 869 NW Wall St., Bend, 97702
High Desert Chamber Music presents our fourth season of Pop-Up Concerts this summer! Spotlight Chamber Players alumni violinist Mateo Garza is back in Bend after his first year pursuing his Master’s degree at the San Francisco Conservatory. He will perform a solo violin program featuring works by Bach, Ysaye, Prokofiev, and Wieniawski. Join us at Bellatazza’s Plaza and make sure to arrive early to enjoy your beverage and snack of choice during the performance.
These short, twenty-minute performances will be held in a variety of locations and are FREE to attend and open to all.
For more information about upcoming scheduled dates and locations, please visit HighDesertChamberMusic.com or call 541-306-3988.
