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Friday 6/16

Bend Night Market: Offering another place to grab something to eat, drink and shop your way around the best local makers and vendors that central Oregon has to offer; 5-9 p.m.; free; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; instagram.com/bend.nightmarket.

Fiber Connections 2023 ANWG Conference: Fiber show exhibits, marketplace vendor hall; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; free, show exhibits and marketplace are free, evening events paid; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes and Convention Center, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; anwgconference2023.com or 541-389-3111.

Saturday 6/17

Fiber Connections 2023 ANWG Conference: Fiber show exhibits, marketplace vendor hall; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, show exhibits and marketplace are free, evening events paid; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes and Convention Center, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; anwgconference2023.com or 541-389-3111.

Juneteenth Central Oregon — Discovering Our Roots: Celebrate Central Oregon’s third annual Juneteenth with entertainment, music, food and activities for the entire; 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; free; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org.

Sunday 6/18

Juneteenth Central Oregon — Discovering Our Roots: Celebrate Central Oregon’s third annual Juneteenth with entertainment, music, food and activities for the entire; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 6/15

“Fun Home” the Musical: Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical Fun Home. the Central Oregon premiere of the award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir.; 7-9 p.m.; $20-$30; Open Space Event Studio, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio

Third Thursdays Group Class and Social Dance: Class topic changes monthly and no partner or previous experience is required; 6-7:45 p.m.; $10-$20; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; dancewithtravis.com.

Saturday 6/17

“Fun Home” the Musical: Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical Fun Home. the Central Oregon premiere of the award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir.; 2-4 p.m.; $20-$30; Open Space Event Studio, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

“Fun Home” the Musical: Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical Fun Home. the Central Oregon premiere of the award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir.; 7-9 p.m.; $20-$30; Open Space Event Studio, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

Monday 6/19

Bend Ecstatic Dance: Join once or weekly for a group dance experience that has no choreographed moves and allows for freedom of movement to the sound of the music; 7:15-9:15 p.m.; $12-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

“Fun Home” the Musical: Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical Fun Home. the Central Oregon premiere of the award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir.; 7-9 p.m.; $20-$30; Open Space Event Studio, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

Tuesday 6/20

Fun Home the Musical: Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical Fun Home. the Central Oregon premiere of the award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir.; 7-9 p.m.; $20-$30; Open Space Event Studio, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

Wednesday 6/21

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance: Learn the Argentine tango in this beginner/intermediate class followed by dancing, no partner needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com.

Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance 26th Annual Showcase Recital: Join for an evening of stunning performances and unforgettable entertainment as we dance to the wonderful world of Disney; 6 p.m.; $30-$40; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: Movement and dance as a practice for life, facilitated and guided; 6-7:15 p.m.; $20; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Thursday 6/15

Locals Showcase: Join for a special Friday night showcase featuring some of your favorite local comics including Courtney Stevens, Katy Ipock, Carl Click, Brent Bybee, Anthony Poponi and Dylan Gaffne; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at the door; Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Friday 6/16

Bend Underground Comedy Club: Once a month, The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar is transformed into a secret comedy hideaway feature local, regional and sometimes national comedy talent; 8-10 p.m.; $20-$25; The Wine Shop & Beer Tasting Bar, 55 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; bendcomedyclub.eventbrite.com.

Saturday 6/17

Comedy at Craft — Don Gavitte: The Portland-based comedian will perform with Julian Grey and Liam Gibler; 8-9 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at the door; Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Fathers Day “Dad Joke” Comedy Night: A night of dad jokes featuring host Billy Brant and performances from Steve Harber, Cody Parr, Alex Cruikshank and special guest Liam Gibbler; 7-8:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-678-5740.

Books

Friday 6/16

“All and Nothing Inside free Soloing,” by Jeff Smoot: Join for an insider’s perspective on free soloing from a climber who has seen it all!; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com.

Saturday 6/17

Edible Adventure School — Nature Walk with Local Author: Join LeeAnn Kriegh for a nature walk and learn about the diversity of this ecosystem, ID plants, animals, birds and other wonders of nature together; 9 a.m.-noon; $10 hike only, $25 signed book + hike; Deschutes National Forest, TBA, Bend; centraloregonlocavore.org.

Monday 6/19

Author Event — Josephine Woolington: The author will present her book of essays and prose “Where We Call Home: Land, Seas, and Skies of The Pacific Northwest”; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Wednesday 6/21

Mystery Book Club: The club will be discussing “The Christie Affair,” by Nina de Gramont; 6 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, Online; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Kids & Family

Saturday 6/17

Family Day at Avid Cider: Celebrating the whole crew with bounce houses, lawn games, live music and more; noon-5 p.m.; free; Avid Cider Co., 550 SW Industrial Way #190, Bend; facebook.com/AVIDCider or 541-706-9240.

Yard Sale Benefiting Bend High Lava Bear Water Polo Team: Support the water polo team by attending this huge yard sale; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Bend Senior High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; lavabearwaterpolo.com.

Tuesday 6/20

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center at SPRD: Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Wednesday 6/21

Fun Home Teen Open Mic “This is Me”: Open mic for music, dance, comedy and readings; 6-8 p.m.; free; Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; openspace.studio.

How Do You Didgeridoo: Learn more about the digeridoo; 1-2 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 6/15

Pacific Crest Sports Endurance Festival: This event has something for everyone including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K/10K & Kids Races; 6 p.m.; $35-$310; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St,, Bend; whyracingevents.com.

Plant Hike: Explore the transition zone where wet westside and dry eastside plants converge in the mixed-conifer forest; 9 a.m.-noon; free, registration is required; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Friday 6/16

Geology hike: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay at the end of the day for a geology hike at one of our newest conservation project; 6-8 p.m.; free full, join waitlist; Paulina Creek Preserve, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Pacific Crest Sports Endurance Festival: This event has something for everyone including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic and sprint distance triathlon/duathlon/aquabike, marathon, half-marathon, 5K/10K & kids races; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $35-$310; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; whyracingevents.com.

Saturday 6/17

Birding by Ear: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Amy Sanchez for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spot; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; full, join waitlist; Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Cemetery Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Broken/Vista Trail Runs: The Broken/Vista 50K and trail half features a stunningly beautiful course winding through the Deschutes National Forest from the Swampy Lakes Sno-Park.; 7 a.m.; cost varies; Broken/Vista Trail Runs, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend; trailrunner.com.

Edible Adventure School — Nature Walk with Local Author: Join LeeAnn Kriegh for a nature walk and learn about the diversity of this ecosystem, ID plants, animals, birds and other wonders of nature together; 9 a.m.-noon; $10 hike only, $25 signed book + hike; Deschutes National Forest, TBA, Bend; centraloregonlocavore.org.

Eighth Annual Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament: Join for a fun-filled day of golf, food, drinks, raffle and camaraderie; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $125 per golfer; Black Butte Ranch-Glaze Meadow Golf Course, 13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters; covo-us.org.

Heritage Walking Tours: Discover what early Bend was like through its architecture and the people who lived here; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $10; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.

Pacific Crest Sports Endurance Festival: This event has something for everyone including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic and sprint distance triathlon/duathlon/aquabike, marathon, half-marathon, 5K/10K & kids races; 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; $35-$310; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St,, Bend; whyracingevents.com.

Priday Ranch Tour: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michelle McSwain for a spring tour of Priday Ranch; 1-3 p.m.; free, registration is required; Priday Ranch, Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Sunday 6/18

Bird Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Laurie Hildebrandt for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots; 9-11:30 a.m.; full, join waitlist; Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Cemetery Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Tour of Newberry Caldera with Wanderlust Tours: Explore one of Central Oregon’s defining features — the Newberry Caldera.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-312-1090.

Pacific Crest Sports Endurance Festival: This event has something for everyone including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic and sprint distance triathlon/duathlon/aquabike, marathon, half-marathon, 5K/10K & kids races; 7 a.m.; $35-$310; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; whyracingevents.com.

Monday 6/19

Women’s MTB Rides: Ride to the trails from Pine Mountain Sports with our Women’s Program ambassadors every other Monday of each month; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Pine Mountain Sports, 255 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.com/pinemountainsports or 541-385-8080.

Tuesday 6/20

Tree Yoga: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Maret Pajutee for a meditative evening at picturesque Indian Ford Meadow Preserve; 7-8:30 p.m.; full, join waitlist; Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, 69700 Indian Ford Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Wednesday 6/21

Footzone Midweek Run: Join the weekly running club; 5:30 p.m.; free; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/corksunrunners or 541-317-3568.

Forest Bathing 101: Learn the origins, science and benefits of a forest bathing practice with Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Missie Wikler; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Forest Bathing 101: Learn the origins, science & benefits of a forest-bathing practice with Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Missie Wikler; 2-3 p.m.; free; Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing: Take this time for yourself to relax, connect deeply to nature, bathe in the energy of the sun and the healing atmosphere of the forest; 6-8 p.m.; $35; Tumalo State Park, 64120 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com.

Yoga at the Park: 60-minute vinyasa class hosted by local birth & postpartum doula and yoga instructor Kaija Marshall; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; donation appreciated; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 Northeast Purcell Boulevard, Bend; bendticket.com

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 6/15

NAMI Basics: A six-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org.

Open Spaces and Open Houses — The Tradeoffs in Oregon’s Land Use System: Nationally recognized land use expert Bill Fulton will explores what makes Oregon’s land-use system unique and its strengths and weaknesses compared to other systems; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; $0-$275 Members, Non-Members and Table Purchase options; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Saturday 6/17

NAMI Family Support Group: A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Sunday 6/18

Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki: Sound Bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $10-$20 Sliding Scale at the door; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org.

Monday 6/19

Bend Zen Meditation Group: Two 25-minute sits followed by a short dharma discussion; 6:45-8:30 p.m.; free, donations accepted; Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooks Hall, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; bendzen.net or 541-382-5542.

Diabetes Prevention Program: Learn to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay type 2 diabetes; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; La Pine Community Health Center, 51600 Huntington Road, La Pine; 541-536-3435 ext 1737.

NAMI Connections Peer Support Group: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 7-9 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Tuesday 6/20

The Heart Knows — Journey into our Divine Wisdom: This three-week Rewilding Women’s Circle provides a healing and a safe space for women to gain a fresh perspective, listen to their inner wisdom, experience less stress and more joy; 6:30-8 p.m.; $99-$149; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org.

Wednesday 6/21

Bend Toastmasters Club Meeting: Practicing the vital skills of public speaking and interpersonal communication that Toastmasters has always offered, combined with the need for technology-enabled remote meetings; noon-1 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; bend.toastmastersclubs.org or 206-390-8507.

Embody Your Astrology with Meditation & Movement: Embody Your Astrology with Meditation & Movement with a special guest teacher, Denise Elizabeth Byron; 6-8 p.m.; $44; Breathe Love Bend, 2100 NE Eighth St., Bend; 541-224-8133.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Class: An eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; First Presbyterian Church of Bend, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend; namicentraloregon.org.

Teen Grief Groups: This safe space allows them to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness,loss, divorce, death, anxiety depression and isolation; 6-7:30 p.m.; $50; The Cottage, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; livingundone.org or 541-223-9955.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 6/15

Fort George 3-Way & Friends Beer Showcase: This event includes the 2023 3-Way IPA and swag raffle; 5-7 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Trivia on the Moon: Trivia will be held on the patio; 7-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Friday 6/16

Educators Pint Night: All of the educators are invited to come out and enjoy $1 pints all evening; 4-8 p.m.; free; Avid Cider Co., 550 SW Industrial Way #190, Bend; facebook.com/AVIDCider or 541-706-9240.

School’s Out Luau: Tropical beer and drink specials, food specials, shaved ice, live music with Dan Martin, fire dancers and more; 6-10 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Saturday 6/17

CROP Farmers Market: Produce and products from local growers and vendors along with food trucks and live music; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Stryker Park, 453 NE Elm St., Prineville; cropfarmersmarket.org or 610-301-3244.

Family Day at Avid Cider: Celebrating the whole crew with bounce houses, lawn games, live music and more; noon-5 p.m.; free; Avid Cider Co., 550 SW Industrial Way #190, Bend; facebook.com/AVIDCider or 541-706-9240.

La Pine Rhubarb Festival: The Annual La Pine Rhubarb Festival is a fun Family event with 120+ craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, adult beverages, Kid zone and more; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine; lapineseniorcenter.org or 541-536-6237.

Madras Saturday Market: You’ll find local produce, berries, honey, eggs, meat, tea, soap and locally handcrafted products at this weekly market; 10 a.m.; Sahalee Park, 1-99 SE Seventh St., Madras; madrassaturdaymarket.com.

Northwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market: Discover a bounty of seasonal produce, locally raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items, beautiful flowers, tasty morsels and so much more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and NW Crossing drives, Bend; nwxfarmersmarket.com.

Sunday 6/18

Brunch Trivia: Gather your team and join for a friendly competition of the mind; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend; riversplacebend.com.

La Pine Rhubarb Festival: The Annual La Pine Rhubarb Festival is a fun Family event with 120-plus craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, adult beverages, Kid zone and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine; lapineseniorcenter.org or 541-536-6237.

Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo: The weekly bingo game will be held on the brewery’s patio; 10 a.m.; price of cards vary depending on the game; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Sunday Funday King Trivia: Seven rounds of general trivia; 4-6 p.m.; free; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend; 541-728-0753.

Monday 6/19

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Co., 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 6/20

2023 Wine on the Deck Summer Series: Sit, sip and learn from the different local wineries while enjoying a unique array of small-plate pairings; 3-6 p.m.; $60, 90-minute tasting, rsvp required; The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Trivia Night: Go play trivia every other week; 7-9 p.m.; free; Walt Reilly’s, 225 SW Century Drive, Bend; waltreillys.com or 541-546-0511.

Wednesday 6/21

Bend Farmers Market: Supports the viability of local farmers and producers who offer fresh local produce and farm products produced sustainably, enhancing the business, nutritional and community health of Central Oregon; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; accepts EBT; Downtown Bend, Brook Street Alley, Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-382-9242.