Oregon High Desert Classics
2024-07-28 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend, 97701
Free to the community – we want you to explore our vendor booths, enjoy lunch from delicious food and beverage trucks like Junior’s Grill, Angry Salsa, and Kona Ice, and experience the thrill of watching equestrian competition! The Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) is a nationally rated hunter-jumper event which attracts competitors from around the Western US and Canada.
The event runs daily from 8AM until mid-afternoon, Wednesday – Sunday of the last two weeks of July.

3 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Shows
2024-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Contemporary Realist Artist David Kreitzer Open Studio and Gallery
2024-07-28 12:00 - 2024-07-29 19:00 | Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Tradition Lives: Join Contemporary Realist Painter David Kreitzer, celebrating his 58th Year as a professional artist, in an open studio & gallery exhibit of new oils & watercolors of Central Oregon Landscape splendor, California “Nishigoi” koi images, Ring Fantasy, Florals, & Figures. Kreitzer began his career at Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco, and his collectors include Michael Douglas, Roberta Ahmanson, Ray Bradbury, and Joseph Hirschhorn.
“In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking and stunning oil and watercolor Water, Landscapes, Figure, Fantasy, Nishigoi Koi, Wine Country, Still Life, Mid-West Heritage, and Floral studies.”
Thomas Albright, San Francisco Chronicle The Kreitzer Gallery and Studio is open for First Friday each month and daily.
MARCH 24 – JULY 29, 2024
Text ahead to: 805-234-2048 | dkreitzer.com
20214 Archie Briggs Road

Embody The Elements: Cave Concert and Sound Bath
2024-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Juniper Preserve’s Soundshala Summer Series brings you “Embody The Elements – Cave Concert & Sound Bath.” Dive into the enchanting blend of nature, song, and sound in an ancient lava cave with live looping and lyrical prayer by WaterEye. A serene sound bath by Kevin Kraft will follow. This is one concert you won’t want to miss—get ready for an unforgettable, immersive experience!

Stray Cats
2024-07-28 19:30 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Stray Cats at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Tuesday Wine on the Deck
2024-07-30 15:00 - 18:00 | The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 US-20, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Head out to The Suttle Lodge for the first event in its Tuesday Wine on the Deck series, featuring Buona Notte Wines from the Columbia River Gorge. Sip wines paired with unique small plates crafted from seasonal ingredients and learn from winemaker Graham Markel about his passion for creating exceptional wines in the dynamic microclimates of the Columbia River Gorge region.
Learn more here.
$60

The Importance of Gardens to Insect Conservation
2024-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
In this talk, Gail Langellotto will present evidence on the importance of gardens to insect conservation, and highlight the plants and practices that are best poised to promote biodiversity in urban and suburban spaces. She will close the talk by highlighting some of the insects found in Sisters-area gardens, during her time at the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required.

Trivia on the Moon
2024-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Join us at Juniper Preserve for Trivia on the Moon with Silver Moon Brewing every last Tuesday of the month. Winning team gets 4 ROUNDS OF FREE GOLF! Build your team for the season and join us at Grill on the Green! *weather permitting.

Wednesday: The Fray
2024-07-31 11:00 - 23:00 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
The Fray at the Deschutes County Expo Center.

Lazy Z Mead Tasting On The Ranch
2024-08-01 | Lazy Z Ranch, 68540 E Highway 20, Sisters, 97759, United States
The honey-infused flavors of Lazy Z Ranch Wines are now accessible year-round through their mead tasting event! On August 1st (and beyond), purchase a $30 voucher for a flight of four wines, a full pour of your selected mead, and take-home a ranch wine glass. Be sure to pack a picnic for the complete ranch experience. Your tasting voucher is valid for one year after purchase, and a portion of proceeds supports Oregon beekeepers. This is a flexible voucher event, so be sure to check with Lazy Z for operating hours when reserving your visit. Cheers! Learn more about Lazy Z Ranch, here.

Luckey's Woodsman Trailside Kitchen's 1st Year Anniversary Party
2024-08-01 14:00 - 20:00 | Luckey’s Woodsman, 352 E. Hood Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Spotlight local history and flavors at The Luckey’s Woodsman pig roast celebration! On August 1st, grab the entire family for a day of food, live music, and community in Sisters. The Luckey’s Woodsman is honoring one year at its Trailside Kitchen location, coinciding with the 68th anniversary of the family’s restaurant legacy. This festivity offers plenty of lawn space for the little ones and will feature beers, wines, and ciders from Cascade Lakes Brewing.
352 E. Hood Ave. Sisters, OR 97759

Painting in Fiber!
2024-08-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Freak’N Art, 1265 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Learn how to make a fiber-based landscape “painting”. Anastasia shares her unique fiber-based collage technique that will have you creating layered and visually stunning landscapes. Discover how to use sheer and semi-transparent materials to visually mix colors and create depth within your composition. Materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring in your own scraps to incorporate into your art (think a piece of clothing that’s unraveling, your favorite candy wrapper, buttons, lace, ribbons, etc.). Bring along a reference photo or painting you would like to work from, landscapes are the easiest to translate into fiber. Anastasia will have some images on hand to work from.

Munch & Music
2024-08-01 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.

AUGUST 1 FRUITION
with special guest Toast & Jam

AUGUST 8 PRECIOUS BYRD
with special guests Dad Bods and Hella Shy

Elephant Revival
2024-08-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Sisters Art Works, 204 W Adams Avenue, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Returning to touring after a four-year hiatus, Elephant Revival is a unique collection of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art Rock. The band consists of Bonnie Paine , Bridget Law, Dango Rose, Charlie Rose, Darren Garvey, and Daniel Sproul. The music they create together is like weather systems meeting in the sky, with Bonnie’s warmly haunting voice either merging with the rhythms and melodies of the band or providing a counterpoint and transforming it.

"Anytime" a Mountain Biking Film at The Tower
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Pine Mountain Sports and Shimano proudly present the NW Premiere of “AnyTime,” a thrilling MTB film by Anthill Films and Red Bull Media House. Your ticket purchase helps support COTA, contributing to the maintenance and development of local trails. Plus, Family Kitchen will be attending and selling raffle tickets for their “Any Bike You Want Raffle.” Don’t miss this epic event at The Tower and the chance to support a great cause.

Interpretive Beaver Walk at Shelvin Park with Think Wild Central Oregon
2024-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, 97701
Join us on an Interpretive Beaver Walk on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9-11 am at Shevlin Park. This walk will be led by Marcella Welter and Maureen Thompson of Beaver Works. Learn to identify beaver evidence, understand the critical role that beavers play in our ecosystem, and more! We will meet in front of Aspen Hall.
Event Contact: Maureen@thinkwildco.org

Katherine Taylor — Painting the Invisible: Unveiling What’s Under the Sheen
2024-08-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
Katherine Taylor is “Painting the Invisible: Unveiling What’s Under the Sheen” for her exhibit opening August 2, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk.
A classically trained artist, Katherine Taylor is focusing her August exhibit on depicting the underlying mystery of her subjects, to understand the invisible qualities lurking just below the surface of a person, animal, landscape or even a bowl of fruit. “My attempt is to break through the sheen of realism to a deeper level of meaning.”
Creating an accurately rendered work of art doesn’t make it one that touches the soul. Mastery can only be achieved when an artist goes beyond realism to capture the ‘essence’ of their subject. Light energy is mystical and helps to reveal ‘essence’. An artist can capture ‘essence’ by depicting movement and rhythm. Or by capturing the underlying emotion or the electromagnetic wavelength of light that makes and object visible. The reason that Katherine concentrates on painting the light surrounding a subject as much as the subject itself.
All the paintings in this body of work are Katherine’s attempt to paint the invisible, inspired by Rick Rubin’s wise adage: “Artists allow us to see what we are unable to see, but somehow already know.”
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open seven days a week. Call 541-385-9144 or website tumaloartco.com for full information.

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First Street, Bend, 97701
Celebrate the National ice cream sandwich day with us at the distillery! Hang out with the awesome crew where we’ll be serving up complimentary ice cream sandwich for all guests in attendance. Along with the festivities, we’ll be doing happy hour drink specials to pair with. So sip on a cocktail, have a sweet treat and bring the doggo out to the patio.

Downtown Bend Artisans Market
2024-08-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
There’s nothing quite like this open-air market, rich with the diverse vendors of Central Oregon. Browse artisan booths, taste local specialties and get to know some of Bend’s finest creatives. The Downtown Bend Artisans Market first kicked off in 1974, so stop by to see what makes this Bend staple return year after year.

Embodied Earth and Sound Bath
2024-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
As part of its Soundshala Nature & Sound Healing Summer Series – Juniper Preserve is pleased to introduce: Embodied Earth & Sound Bath. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature with forest bathing and sound bath. Feel the rhythm of the earth within your soul and feel a new connection to the language of the trees, whispers of the wind, and secrets of the stones. Let the tranquil sounds of the forest and soothing music wash away your stress and revitalize your spirit.

Kids' Entrepreneur Summer Market
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Troy Field, 51 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is a market run entirely by kids ages 5-17 who will be selling their products and services. 90+ kids will be providing artisan craft, graphic arts, services, games, food, drinks, jewelry, and more! In addition, a nationally competing aerial silks team will be performing and there will be a silent auction with wonderful items from: Home Depot, Dakota’s Brick Shop, DIY Cave, Trampoline Zone, Cascade Indoor Sports, Lava City Cirque, Exceptional Carpet Care, Let’s Paint, Hardenbrook Hardwoods, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese, and more!

FREE to attend. $10-$20 to participate.

Natural Dyes Workshop Series: Diving into the Dye and Mordant Processes
2024-08-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
This is the second event in a series of Natural Dye Workshops with artist Madelaine Corbin.
Get ready to learn more about the fascinating world of natural dye at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture.
Dive into the technical processes behind natural color, where it comes from, and how to fasten it to fiber. This one-day workshop will focus on the dye process from start to finish. Participants will prepare their cloth samples using non-toxic mordants, build communal dye pots made from flowers grown at Pine Meadow Ranch, and dye both plant and protein fibers. Participants will leave with two finished textiles and a natural dye journal of swatches documenting the interaction between mordant, fiber type, and dye.

Worth Brewery - Dad Bods Cover Band
2024-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Don’t miss this band! Come see the high-energy Dad Bods (Bend’s premier 80s cover band) at Worthy Brewery. This free concert is open to all ages, so bring the whole family for a night of food & fun!
Dad Bods are Bend’s premier “80’s Party Band” that plays all your favorite 80s rock songs with 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! The Dad Bods feature songs from bands like Duran Duran, INXS, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Poison, The Killers, U2, Black Crowes, The Cars, The Cure, Bryan Adams, Billy Idol, Devo, Pearl Jam, and many more favorites.

Dad Bods Cover Band At Worthy Brewery
2024-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rock to your favorite 80s hits with Bend’s iconic cover band, Dad Bods, at Worthy Brewing on August 3rd. This free-admission event welcomes music lovers of all ages for a night of dancing and sing-alongs. You won’t want to miss this party with Bend’s local legends!

Monkey Mode at River's Place
2024-08-03 18:30 - 20:30 | River’s Place Bend, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, CO, 97701, United States
Monkey Mode is bringing their high-energy blend of jazz and funk to River’s Place on August 3rd. Expect a night filled with infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and a contagious energy that will keep you dancing. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the dynamic sound of Monkey Mode in the heart of Bend, Oregon.

Illiza Shlesinger
2024-08-03 20:00 | Hayden Homes Ampitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, 97702
Illiza Shlesinger at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Paddle Strong at Juniper Preserve
2024-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, 97701
Ready to get your sweat on? The Paddle Strong workout class at Juniper Lodge Pool is unlike anything you’ve tried before: a blend of yoga, balance, coordination, and core strength exercises, all on a paddle board. This refreshing class is led by a certified instructor and takes place every Sunday at 10 am, now through September 1st.
