March 31–April 8

Grounded A fighter pilot hunts terrorists by day and returns to her family each night, as the desert she lives in and the one she patrols half a world away begin to blur.

Cascades Theatre, Bend, $15 adults/$12 seniors and students cascadestheatrical.org

April 6

Crown City String Quartet High Desert Chamber Music presents the Pasadena-based quartet. Bend Church, 7:30 pm, $42 adults/$10 students highdesertchambermusic.com

First Friday Art Walk Monthly art openings featuring local artists, food and drinks, and live music.

Downtown Bend, 5–9 pm | downtownbend.org

April 8

Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser Silent auction and dinner prepared by culinary students to benefit Jericho Road. Participants take home a student-made ceramic bowl.

Ridgeview High School, Redmond, noon to 6 pm, $20ridgeviewhs.seatyourself.biz | 541-504-3600

30th Annual Salmon Run Half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Fry children’s races.

Athletic Club of Bend | bendraces.com/salmon-run

Peterson Ridge Rumble This fundraiser for the Sisters High School cross-country team features 40- and 20-mile trail runs. Dogs welcome.

Sisters Middle School | petersonridgerumble.com

April 13–15

Big Wave Challenge Ride the white waves down Mt. Bachelor in this annual snowboard-only event inspired and hosted by Gerry Lopez.

mtbachelor.com/event/big-wave-challenge

April 13–May 5

Disaster! The Musical A Broadway musical comedy featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the 70s.

2nd Street Theater, Bend, $22–25 | 2ndstreettheater.com | 541-312-9626

April 18

Central Oregon Business Expo Regional business owners and decision-makers network and connect with vendors of unique products and services. Luncheon with keynote speaker.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 1 to 5:30 pm | cobusinessexpo.com

Open Mic Night Performers of all types share music, dance, poetry, storytelling, juggling, magic tricks. Hosted by MOsley WOtta.

The Lot, Bend, 6 pm | thelotbend.com

April 20

Third Friday Art Stroll Take in art, music, and food monthly through September.

Downtown Redmond, 5 pm | visitredmondoregon.com

April 20–21

Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz Portland guitarist Dan Balmer will lead an extravaganza featuring three of his groups playing 45-minute sets.

The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend, $54 riverhouse.com/jazz

April 20–22

Bend Bike Swap Kick off the spring cycling season and raise money for local nonprofit cycling advocates.

Thump Coffee in NWX | thebendbikeswap.com

April 21

Earth Day Fair and Parade A fun and festive celebration—come as your favorite plant or animal. The parade starts from downtown Bend at 11:30 am, with the fair following.

Environmental Center, Bend | envirocenter.org541-385-6908

Diego’s 10th Annual Spring Fling Classic Car Show 300 custom cars: hot rods, vintage classics, muscle cars, and antiques, with activities for kids and live music.

Centennial Park, Redmond, 9 am–2 pm, freediegosspiritedkitchen.com/car-show

Cascade Women’s Expo Local products, shopping, spa treatments, free samples, demonstrations, massages, makeovers, raffles, and fashion shows.

The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend, 10 am–4 pm, freecascadewomensexpo.com | 541-848-8598

April 21–22

Central Oregon Mastersingers “Classical Treasures,” the final concert of the choir’s performance season

Nativity Lutheran Church, Bend, 3 and 7:30 pmcentraloregonmastersingers.org | 541-390-3921

April 22

Bend Marathon and Half Run on a new paved trail through the Deschutes National Forest; includes 10K and 5K family races. Check out the Skout Backcountry finish party.

Crow’s Feet Commons, Bend, $30–130 | bend-marathon.com

April 27

Fourth Friday Art Stroll Visit more than 20 art galleries, with refreshments, music, and visits with local artists.

Downtown Sisters, 4 pm | sistersartsassociation.org

April 27–May 13

And Then There Were None Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island, each with a hidden secret, and each marked for murder.

Cascades Theatre, Bend, $13–20 | cascadestheatrical.org

April 28

Discover Nature Day: Special Ops Survivors Families practice nature survival skills with team games. Good for ages 6 to 12; advance registration required.

Skyliners Lodge, Bend, 10 am–12 pm, free childrensforestco.org/events | 541-383-5592

May 4–6

COBA Spring Home and Garden Show A diverse selection of specialty companies showcase home and garden products.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center coba.org/events

May 5

Discover Nature Day: Nature Journaling Families connect with and learn about the natural world through journaling and drawing.

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 10 am–12 pm, free | childrensforestco.org/events | 541-383-5592

Fifth Annual Crazy Mama Craft Fair Handmade crafts from local artisans, plus food, live music, and kids’ activities.

Bend Golf & Country Club, 10 am–4 pmcrazymamacf.wix.com/crazymamacraftfaire

May 5–6

Crooked River Ranch Steel Stampede Vintage motorcycle riders and enthusiasts converge for a weekend of trials and and races. Saturday trials 10 am; Sunday motocross 9 am.

Crooked River Ranch, across from the Trading Post, $10/day spectators | steelstampede.org