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Night Moves: What To Do Late Night Around Bend

Glide down a snowy mountain glistening as brightly as the stars above. Slip into dimly lit enclaves bubbling with banter. Sip smoky-spicey cocktails and nibble eclectic tapas. Seize country-hip-hop-swing moves that connect you to everyone on the dance floor. Even when the sun goes down early, there’s plenty to satisfy everyone late into the night.

Nighttime Is the New Nosh Time

Feel the warmth of Mayan and Mediterranean flavors whisk you away on a frosty January night.

San Simón

[Pictured Above] Alleys take you off the beaten path. After dark, there’s an air of intrigue. What better way to embrace the night? In Tin Pan Alley downtown, feel like a film noir character as you slip into one of the cozy wooden booths outside San Simón, with the chiaroscuro of lights strung above and the flicker of firepit tables. Slyly sip a concoction of freshly squeezed juice, spirit-lifting spirits and liqueurs made by mixologists intent on transporting you to another country in a glass. Nibble charcuterie, cheeses and briny bites of sardine and mussel conservas from Spain.

Linger here or step inside as you let loose your inner Bohemian amid the candlelit brick walls. Should some of your wishes for the evening not yet be fulfilled, consider invoking a favor from the bar’s eponymous Mayan folk deity who smokes, drinks and answers prayers that would make saints blush.

Bar Rio Cocktail
Bar Rio Cocktail

Bar Rio

Imagine burning cacti—warm and prickly—in an image Frida Kahlo might’ve painted. Then sip one: Bar Rio’s burning cacti cocktail is golden brown reposado tequila, peppery, roasted-chile Ancho Reyes liqueur, prickly pear, dark chili-rich simple syrup, lime and a rim encrusted with Tajín (ground dried chili peppers, dehydrated lime and sea salt). Revel in the lovely heat on a winter night.

Order Cuban pork sliders with prosciutto, pickles, spicy mustard, Jack cheese and Calabrian chili oil on a local Curmuffins hoagie, or get comfy with a small plate of lamb merguez sausage and orecchiette pasta, zucchini, basil, tomato, light gorgonzola cream and hazelnut-chorizo crumb. Head to Bar Rio.

Inside Bar RBC Downtown Bend
Inside Bar RBC Downtown Bend

Bar RBC

Make your way down the long, narrow bar or up the stairs to an intimate, loftlike space that’s perfect for sharing nighttime secrets. Time for a French Kiss—here, it’s a brandy-soaked prune shamelessly stuffed with foie gras—the start of a smooth, oaky-sweet, buttery party on your palate. Pair it with gintonic (as it’s known in Spain), and the housemade tonic’s serious bubbles will make you feel effervescent, too.

Then bring on the ocean. Bite into grilled octopus with the mild heat of piperade and a cilantro-jalapeño-mayonnaise-Parmesan aji verde. Dip salt cod fritters into aioli, and order that second libation.

Suddenly, it feels as if sea air is tousling your hair under a full moon, and your evening’s just getting started. Read more about their flagship restaurant, Rancher Butcher Chef in Bend.

Bar RBC Downtown Bend
Bar RBC Downtown Bend

Dancing in the Dark

Going out at night to dance is more than a mere pastime. “On a biological level, dance is something that connects us in a very human way,” according to Alex Reininger, a marine biologist and a dance teacher at Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole where the focus is on fun and line dancing. Lessons out on the floor make line dancing easy for first-timers, whether it’s kicking it to ’90s classic country, hip-hop country or swing. All ages are welcome, no need to bring a partner, and kids’ lessons in the early evening get parents out there, too. Dancing is not only fun and noncompetitive, it’s health-boosting, said Reininger. “If we can find these fun outlets for movement, such as line dancing, you can let loose. You can be a little silly. And when we dance, we’re kind of connected in a nonverbal way. It’s very physical…similar to fish in the school. Dance is a way that we can communicate and express and tap into our creativity and connection as a species.” Dancing also taps into deep cultural roots, she added.

Cross Eyed Cricket Line Dancing Bend
Line Dancing, Cross Eyed Cricket in Bend

The vibe goes south—longitudinally speaking—at a few venues in Bend. At the vaguely equatorial lands of The Flamingo Room, the dance vibes heat up on the last Sunday of every month. Escape to a tropical foliage-packed packed hideaway with creative cocktails, where you can dance an early winter’s night away from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Miraculously, you’ll be in bed before the clock strikes nueve.

Nothing lets you feel the heat of Latin culture quite like the tango. Take a lesson and practice your moves Wednesday nights at the (not-so-Latin sounding) Sons of Norway Hall. The weekly sessions called Tango in Bend have gained popularity over the past decade, with teachers Tyler Haas and Emma James. Although the couple is taking a break from the endeavor, the sessions aren’t skipping a beat in 2025 with students trained to step into their role, Haas said.

On the first Thursday of every month, venture underground to The Capitol for Latin dancing that starts at 8 p.m. and goes late. Discover DJs playing a range of Latin genres or live music by BENDiciones Salsa Orchestra. It pays to heed the Flamingo’s call on social media: “What the world needs now is dance, and love, and dance.” Whether you think of yourself as a dancer or not, they encourage people to join in creating good energy—and that’s good for you, too.

Kindled Spirits

Embers swirl, scarlet flames leap and your cheeks glow beside the iron firepits. Raising a glass of rich amber single malt, you take in the toffee-almond buttered popcorn aroma. The powerful warmth and caramel finish envelop you—body, mind and soul. You’re among like-minded members of the Whiskey Club on the spacious patio wrapping around the intimate O’Kane’s at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the 1936 Catholic school turned brewery. Peruse the members’ Whiskeys in the Shed menu for a rare special release, hard-to-find whiskey or a limited-edition McMenamins library spirit. A quarterly release of small-batch spirits rounds out members-only shenanigans, along with Whiskey Rambles: tastings and small bites with the distillers on tours of the production spaces.

O'Kane's at McMenamins Downtown Bend
O’Kane’s Fire Pits, McMenamins Downtown Bend

The patio with strings of lights and foliaged arbors attracts dozens imbibing McMenamins creations such as Bamberg Obsession, a 2023 International Beer Awards gold-medal winner. Their Munich Helles lager’s beechwood smoked malt suits the atmosphere perfectly amid the smoldering wood, the bar’s massive, kettle-like Round Oak stove from 1896 and the aroma of cigars, also a throwback (to 2007 when O’Kane’s was grandfathered in before the state ban on smoking in bars).

Firepit studded pubs, such as Crux Fermentation Project and Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, have popped up since O’Kanes, the OG which opened 20 years ago. Back then, old-school bartender recruits said no one would want to sit outside at night and drink when it’s cold. But they were dead wrong, and it set a trend, said O’Kanes General Manager Freestar Yost.

Hoodoo Nights: Onesies, Thriftys and Tikis

Stars up, skis out. Long known for its nighttime slope action, Hoodoo Ski Resort has more reasons to head up the mountain in Sisters after the sun has slipped below the horizon: family-and-wallet-friendly fun and a romantic option, too. This year brings the new Onesie Wednesdays—don a vintage ’80s ski suit or zip your plush unicorn, hedgehog or Minion pajama over functional gear to ski or ride 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $30. The tradition of Thrifty Thursdays continues: wear anything for the first chair through the last at 9 p.m. for $35.

Hoodoo Ski Area Fire Pit Night Skiing

Even in the dark, you can soak up Hoodoo’s locally owned and operated, noncorporate, family-first culture. “We’re not the biggest mountain, we don’t have the most terrain, but what we do have is a ton of heart,” said Jennifer Davis, marketing director at Hoodoo. “We don’t have a lot of rules. We get to be unique individuals, and when you come to Hoodoo, you feel that and…fall in love with us.”

Night skiing Wednesday through Saturday includes Friday Night Lights with live music, bonfires and giveaways. For the first time, the annual Enchanted Nordic Trek will be held on Valentine’s Day this year, with Nordic skiing or snowshoeing on a loop lined with tiki torches. Nibble chocolate-covered strawberries and hit the downhill trails afterward.

Becky Wasserman Imports Bar Takeover at Viaggio Wine Merchant

Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Becky Wasserman was one of the leading influences in resetting expectations for what great wines of Europe should represent. Having an eye for quality and constantly uncovering gems, she helped sculpt the palate of many wine professionals and aficionados along the way. Come enjoy a menu full of wine gems from this importer, as well as the expert knowledge of Timothy Davey who brings these wines into Oregon with his distribution company, Lone Wolf.

Ski for All

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!

Viaggio Bubble Bar

Join us for a fun weekend celebrating all-things-bubbly! We have a fantastic line-up of Champagne, wines from around the world, select and very cool beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy with our European-style snacks and enjoy on our shaded patio, at the farm table, on the couch or at the bar! It’s one of our favorite monthly happenings!
Friday 12-9pm
Saturday 12-9pm
Sunday 12-8pm

Vendors Wanted

*ATTENTION VENDORS*
We WANT MORE vendors for our up-coming vendor markets! Our last Fall Artisan Market is next Saturday the 26th, we have our Winter Bazaar on Sunday 12/18 and LOTS of opportunity during WINTERVENTION on 11/22 and 12/13!! As well as a market on 1/10
Visit generalduffys.com and go to our -Vendor Markets- tab to sign up!!

Winter Bazaar

Attention Holiday shopping procrastinators, come to General Duffy’s Waterhole for those last-minute Christmas gift finds during our Winter Bazaar! This is one of our BIGGEST vendor markets of the year. Make sure to shop and sip with us on 12/18 from 10am to 5pm. Our annex will be lined wall to wall with vendors, spilling outside into our tent. You are bound to find an unforgettable gift to give to one of your loved ones this year during our Winter Bazaar. Grab a drink and get to exploring!

A Comedy Show Case

Central Oregon Comedy Scene brings the Best up and Coming comics from all over the US to right here to Central Oregon. $15 online /$20 at the door.
(Though this is an inclusive group, we do warn you might be offended because we believe in the first ademndment)

This September 16th at Seven Night Club we Present a Comedy Show Case. Doors Open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm.

Delaney Malone is a wild card comedian that is fearless and doesnt care what you think of her! She is chasing to be funny and let everyone know about it!

Steve Harper is a comedian from here in Central Oregon and is one of the OGs he has a wild past life that he can only hope his daughter doesnt live up too and he’s always worried about the littpe things he says as he raises her!

Geoff Boussaeu is a Comedian from Seattle Washington that has been in the game for 15 years! He has outlandish perceptions on life!

Come check these guys out at Seven night club this friday September 16th starting at 8pm! 21+ only!!!

Touring Indie Folk musician Anna p.s.

Velvet Lounge – 805 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701

Tired of the humdrum of everyday life, and the lack of time to pursue creativity, she laid down her day job & picked up the guitar to take art on the road.
In concert, Indiana touring artist Anna p.s. plays acoustic guitar, foot percussion, and-perhaps unexpectedly-the flute.

Head over to her website to find her music & stay in touch.

http://www.annapsmusic.com/

Outdoor Fest @ LOGE Bend

Join LOGE Bend for their final Outdoor Fest of the Summer with Patagonia Provisions and Sunski. Come around 4pm to play in Sunski’s epic kickball match or relax and try some tasty environmentally-friendly snacks from Patagonia Provisions. Live music from Leadbetter Band will be start-up around 6:00pm and play till 8:00pm. The Entrada Cafe and Taproom will be open and serving up beers all-day. We can’t wait to close out our Outdoor Fest series with you all this weekend!

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