BendFilm Screening of “Thelma”
2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Join BendFilm for a special screening of “Thelma,” a captivating film which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Follow the gripping tale of a 90-year-old woman’s journey to reclaim what she lost to a phone scam. Prepare for an evening of moving cinema and fun giveaways.
$12

International Dark Skies Night
2024-04-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Highway 97 #13, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Embark on an otherworldly adventure with Wanderlust Tours during International Dark Sky Week at Prineville Reservoir State Park, Oregon’s only International Dark Sky Park. Guided by naturalist experts, explore the beautiful Crooked River Caldera while learning about the celestial wonders above. Who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of a shooting star!
$130

“Don’t Stop Believin’” 80s Party
2024-04-05 21:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
Get ready to groove to your favorite 80s hits at this throwback-themed bash. DJs Mystic and Cruz will keep the dance floor hoppin’ with era-inspired tunes accompanied by dazzling lights and visuals. Dress to impress for a chance to win cash prizes and dance the night away in true 80s style.
$10

Distiller-odeo First Friday
2024-04-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First Street, Bend, 97701
Kick off the weekend with a rodeo-themed celebration at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Dive into the world of whiskey-making amidst country music, rodeo decor and happy hour specials. Complimentary distillery tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Grab your cowboy hats and join the fun!

Learn iNaturalist for Nature Appreciation and Citizen Science with Think Wild
2024-04-05 16:00 - 17:30 | East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Unlock the wonders of nature with iNaturalist! Join Think Wild at East Bend Public Library on April 5th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm, to discover the app’s power in citizen science. Learn to identify and record local flora/fauna, fostering a global effort to map wildlife. Bring your device and be part of the City Nature Challenge!

"Rising Air – Plein Air to Studio" Sarah B. Hansen in April
2024-04-05 15:00 - 2024-04-30 14:30 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
Tumalo Art Co. presents Sarah B. Hansen’s, “Rising Air—Plein Air to Studio”, opening April 5, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk. The exhibit encompasses a collection of plein air paintings created in some of Sarah’s favorite locations in Central Oregon, Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest, alongside large studio works inspired by of the plein air pieces.
When immersed in nature, painting what is before her, Sarah says she absorbs the joy and peaceful energy. “Surrounded by the sounds of birds, wind, animals, insects…my shoulders relax and my mind goes blank. Hours can pass of sheer bliss. The abundance of life works its way into my paintings, becoming a statement on place; a relief from modern life.” See Sarah’s process through art painted in real time onsite, and the large pieces painted in studio.
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 check our website at tumaloartco.com for more information.

Street Dog Hero Pint Night at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market
2024-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
$1 of every pint purchased is donated directly to Street Dog Hero — visit with their staff (at pups!) while you enjoy a pint of Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. beer.
Support their efforts in helping street dogs locally and from around the world with rescue and transport, medical services, adoption services, awareness and education.

Live Music with Paul Eddy at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market
2024-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
Grab a beer and join us for live music with Paul Eddy on the patio at the Pub on Reed Market. Music starts at 530PM – free & family-friendly.

Country Line and Swing Dance Lessons
2024-03-30 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Put on your dancing shoes and join Worthy Brewing for a boot-scootin’ good time! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, expert instructors will guide you through the steps of country line and swing dancing. Grab a partner or come solo – either way, get ready to groove!
$6

Mt. Bachelor Party in Peace Park
2024-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Head to Mt. Bachelor’s Woodward Peace Park for a day of funky beats and free SWAG. After hitting the slopes, keep the party going at the West Village Lodge Deck with specialty cocktails, tasty treats, prize giveaways, and live DJ performances. It’s going to be a party!

Common Ground Film Screening
2024-03-29 18:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
Attend a screening of the eye-opening documentary Common Ground. Presented by Cultivate Bend, Tower Theatre Foundation, and High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, this film exposes the tangled web of money, power and politics behind our food system. The film offers personal stories, investigative journalism and a glimpse into the regenerative agriculture movement.
$26

Mt. Bachelor Avalanche Dog Team Fundraiser
2024-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Head to Greg’s Grill for a fundraiser supporting Mt. Bachelor’s Avalanche Dog Team. Get ready to give out some pats as avalanche dogs including Cashew, Ruddy, Shasta and the newest addition, Jetty will be in attendance. Get to know the pups and their Ski Patrol handlers, indulge in delicious food and support a worthy cause.
Free

Moving into the Duplex: A Formal Invention Poetry Masterclass
2024-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters, 97759
Join us for the Formal Invention Masterclass on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!
Have you always wanted to invent your own poetic form but don’t know where to start? Featuring the duplex, the golden shovel, the sonnenizio, and the American sentence acrostic—all forms invented by contemporary living poets–this masterclass breaks down the process of formal invention and reveals the process behind the product. Beginning with the craft fundamentals of prosody, we’ll examine in detail each of these forms and learn how to write them. In the final third of the class, we’ll generate a new form as a group that we can then take home and practice before distributing to the wider world of poetry. Every poet will leave with the drafts of four formal poems, the group form, and the seeds of knowledge for growing their own individual forms.
This event is free and open to the public. Limited to 15 attendees so registration is required.
About the Instructor:
The winner of the 2022 Cider Press Review Book Award for Inheritance with a High Error Rate (January 2024), Jen Karetnick is the author of 20 additional books. Her work has won the Tiferet Writing Contest for Poetry, Hart Crane Memorial Prize, and Anna Davidson Rosenberg Prize, among other honors. She is co-founder/co-curator of the not-for-profit organization, SWWIM (Supporting Women Writers in Miami).
List of materials and/or advance preparation required of students:
Journal, pen, laptop.

Wine Workshop Series: Regenerative Agriculture
2024-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Meet Jessica Cortell, vineyard manager, owner and winemaker at Cortell Collections winery. In a workshop exploring regenerative agriculture in the wine industry, Cortell will delve into the principles, benefits and challenges of this holistic approach. Join for a sip of knowledge!
$25 or the purchase of 2 bottles of wine.

3rd Annual Bend Health Fair
2024-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Nurture your well-being at the 3rd Annual Bend Health Fair, where you get the chance to mingle with local practitioners and wellness experts. Bring the whole family for an encounter with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt. Participation supports Family Access Network and the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
$5

Bend Health Fair
2024-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend, 97701
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bend Health Fair!
Meet practitioners, ask questions, learn about different health offerings, try a service & shop from local makers!
This is a family friendly event-bring your kiddos to meet the Easter Bunny and take photos! All kids will receive a free Easter Basket to participate in the Easter Egg hunt!
Be one of the first 150 guests and receive a FREE swag bag with AMAZING gifts and goodies!
While you’re there, head to our co-event, the Bend Beauty Expo to watch a fashion show!
Your $5 ticket gets you into both events!
Enter our HUGE raffle (over $15k in prizes), all proceeds (raffle ticket sales and entry fee) benefit Family Access Network and Humane Society of Central Oregon!
Food and drink available for purchase

Bend Beauty Expo
2024-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend, 97701
Bend’s First and Only Beauty Expo is here! Located in the Exhibit Hall of the Riverhouse Convention Center.
Join us for a day of fun and excitement to celebrate all-things-beauty! Be one of the first 150 guests to receive a swag bag with AMAZING gifts and goodies.
Get to know beauty-related businesses, shop, ask questions, watch a demo, snag a service or two, grab a drink and watch the fashion shows!
Head to the dance floor if you’re feeling the live DJ vibe.
Come dressed up or dressed down-it doesn’t matter-we’re just here to have fun!
While you’re there, head to our co-event, the Bend Health Fair and see the Easter Bunny (kids get a free Easter Basket and Easter Egg hunt!).
Your $5 ticket gets you into both events!
Enter our HUGE raffle (over $15k in prizes), all proceeds (raffle ticket sales and entry fee) benefit Family Access Network and Humane Society of Central Oregon!
Food and drink available for purchase.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
2024-03-22 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Map, Galleries & More details at
https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
@SistersArtsAssociation
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Sisters Oregon Downtown
When? 4th Fridays, 10AM-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free
Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry.
The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Downtown Sisters Oregon
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, SAA-Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation #SistersArtwalk #SistersStudioTour.
Nurturing arts & togetherness among artists & all who visit & reside in Sisters, Oregon
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An Evening with Ellen Waterston and Friends
2024-03-21 18:30 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Gain insight into the minds of Oregonian authors Ellen Waterston, Charles Goodrich and John Daniel as they discuss writing, their new books and living a literary life. Their new titles include Where the Crooked River Rises, by Waterston; Weave Me a Crooked Basket by Goodrich and Rogue River Journal by Daniel.
$5 or a book purchase.

Author Event: Kara Goucher in Conversation with Lauren Fleshman
2024-03-19 18:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
Top athletes and authors Lauren Fleshman and Kara Goucher delve into their respective books and the topic of women in the running industry. Experience a deep dive into the revelations and experiences shared in their acclaimed books, and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of female athletes in the running world.
$25

Spring Equinox Sound Bath
2024-03-17 17:00 - 18:00 | The Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend, 97701
Celebrate a new season and the start of longer days with a transformative sound bath experience featuring seven chakra-colored quartz crystal singing bowls and grounding vibrations from an 18-inch buffalo-hide medicine drum. Let the soothing melodies wash away stress and promote deep relaxation while you embrace the spirit of renewal and rebirth.
Tickets start at $30.

Yoga in the Wild
2024-03-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Highway 97 #13, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Take off on a soul-stirring snowshoe adventure with Wanderlust Tours. Trek through an old-growth forest to a warming hut for a guided yoga practice under the stars. Led by professional naturalist guides and yoga instructors, this experience combines nature exploration with mindfulness in a beautiful setting.
$140

St. Patrick’s Day Party
2024-03-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Avenue, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Paint the town green at Boss Rambler’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Wear your most shamrock-inspired attire and get ready for live music from the Cascade Highlanders Pipes and Drums, photo booth fun, and tasty treats such as pot of gold Jell-o shots and shamrock cocktails.
Free

10th Annual Best Fine Art Sale Ever
2024-03-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
After a brief hiatus, the Best Fine Art Sale Ever is back and ready to celebrate its tenth anniversary. With the chance to meet over 20 artisans offering incredible deals on their creations, you will be able to explore a wide array of artwork at this art sale.
Free

Tumalo Art Co. 10th Best Fine Art Sale Ever
2024-03-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
The Tumalo Art Co. 10th Best Fine Art Sale Ever is coming back March 16, from 9am-3pm after a 2-year hiatus. It will be held right upstairs from the gallery in the Old Mill District. Follow the signs to the 2nd floor on the day of the sale.
20 artists are cleaning out their studios to make room for new work and will be filling this large space with artwork, in all medias, large and small. The art will be discounted approximately 25-50% from normal prices—there will be exceptional deals. This sale is a great time to find original art by your favorite artists for your home or office.
Tumalo Art Co. is located at 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, just a few doors south of REI in the Old Mill District. There will be directional signs to the upstairs sales location. Call 541-385-9144 for more information or on tumaloartco.com.

Ski For All Fundraiser for Oregon Adaptive Sports
2024-03-16 09:00 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Don’t miss out on the Ski For All games, which raise funds for Oregon Adaptive Sports. Open to skiers and riders of all abilities, this rousing day on the slopes promises challenges, prizes and an epic raffle drawing. Your participation helps ensure access to outdoor recreation experiences for individuals with diverse abilities.
Tickets start at $80.

Ski for All
2024-03-16 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join us for the 7th Annual Ski For All at Mt Bachelor on March 16th, 2024 to celebrate the OAS community and raise critical funds to support our mission to create high quality outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities. The Ski For All Games are a rite of passage, designed to challenge even the world’s greatest and most fun loving skiers & riders to see who can truly have the BEST DAY EVER on snow!
Score as many points as possible by completing a variety of fun and inclusive challenges on the mountain. Prizes will be awarded to the top three participants in youth, teen, adult and masters age groups (inclusive of ability and gender). The more points you score the more raffle tickets you can redeem to win epic prizes at the After-Party at Bend Brewing Co!

Street Dog Hero’s 2nd Annual Founder’s Gala
2024-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, 97702
Join Street Dog Hero for a spectacular evening benefiting dogs in need. This black-tie optional event will have live entertainment, chef-prepared three course dinner, a variety of drinks and cocktails, live & silent auction, street dog success stories, puppy cuddles, and more!

Go Back for Murder Play at Cascades Theatre
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-31 | Cascades Theatre
Support the performing arts community of Central Oregon! Come see Go Back for Murder play at Cascades Theatre this March.
A woman convinced of her mother’s innocence in the murder of her father asks famous detective to help clear her mother’s name by returning to the scene 15 years later.

'Shuck It Up' Oyster Roast at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market
2024-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 97702
Shuck It Up Oyster Roast at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market Get ready for a shuckin’ good time at the Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market for our first-annual Oyster Roast! Join us on the patio for oysters, CLBC brews, local live music, EarthCruiser rig tours, and great company.
