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Arts

Friday 12/22

Fourth Friday Artwalk: Meet artists and enjoy beautiful art, good company, music, demonstrations, plus sponsor food venues for during and following the artwalk; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters Oregon, 222 West Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio: Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 1-5 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 12/21

Third Thursdays Group Class and Social Dance: Monthly group class and social dance with monthly topic changes; 6-7:45 p.m.; $10 see price details in description; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; dancewithtravis.com.

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Friday 12/22

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 12/23

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Wednesday 12/27

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.; $10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com.

Comedy

Friday 12/22

Drunk History: Local comedians talk about the history of many holidays; 8 p.m.; $10 online, $15 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Saturday 12/23

Festivus: Comedians will vent about all the ways the world disappointed them this year; 8 p.m.; $10 online, $15 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Secret Santa Stand-Up Comedy: Five Bend comedians will start with their own material and perform a set written for them by a secret comedian; 7-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Books

Wednesday 12/27

Storytime: Hats and Such will be read; 10:30-11 a.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 12/21

How to Start Walking or Running this Winter: Explore what you need to start and keep walking or running this winter with RRCA-certified coach Michelle Poirot; 6-7 p.m.; free; online; ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com or 503-481-0595.

Wednesday 12/27

Women’s Bouldering Night: Climb with other women every Wednesday; 6-8 p.m.; $10; The Circuit Bouldering Gym, 63051 NE Corporate Place, Bend; thecircuitgym.com or 541-797-6676.

Kids & Family

Thursday 12/21

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Friday 12/22

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 12/23

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Storytime with Sloth: There will books, songs and coloring time, all ages welcome; 10-11 a.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sunday 12/24

Family Skate: Skate with the family every Sunday; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; $6 fee includes skates; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7588.

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 12/26

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 12/27

Holiday Toddler Open Play: The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is open for indoor play space for kids to stay active over winter break; 9 a.m.-noon; $15 pre-registration recommended; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 12/21

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, it will include a reflection, two 20 minute sitting meditations, a brief walking meditation and an opportunity to share about the practice; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are accepted; Grace First Lutheran church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 802-299-0722.

Friday 12/22

Paint Night — Snowy Reindeer: Paint a festive holiday-themed Snowy Reindeer, beginners welcome, space is limited; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $38, includes supplies; Creative Art & Picture Framing, 2115 NE Highway 20, Suite 105, Bend; creativeartandframingbend.com/painting-classes or 541-585-1541.

Wednesday 12/27

Conscious Relationships & Authentic Relating: Practice exercises to build your relational muscles and give you confidence in using them in the real world; 7-9 p.m.; $20; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; rocketshiplifecoaching.com.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 12/21

Barrel Aged Beer Release: The limited release of two variations of Four Devils Barrel Aged on Grapes will be available on draft and in bottles; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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.

Winter Solstice Candlelight Celebration: A candlelight dinner, accepting dinner reservations; 4:30-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Friday 12/22

Barrel Aged Beer Release: The limited release of two variations of Four Devils Barrel Aged on Grapes will be available on draft and in bottles; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles/ or 541-797-6760.

Boneyard & Friends with Sierra Nevada: Brewery collaboration release with live music from Bangers at 6 p.m.; noon-10 p.m.; free; Boneyard Beer, 37 NW Lake Place, Unit B, Bend; facebook.com/boneyardbeer or 541-323-2325.

Firkin Friday: Brewers create experimental cask ales exclusively for The Brasserie, usually sells out in one day; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Saturday 12/23

Barrel Aged Beer Release: The limited release of two variations of Four Devils Barrel Aged on Grapes will be available on draft and in bottles; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Trivia: There will be questions and jumbles, as well as a few holiday-themed stumpers, free to play and prizes to win; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Sunday 12/24

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

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Trivia Night with Quizhead Games: Play trivia with friends, family and others; 6-7 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Wednesday 12/27

Bingo Night: Win Fort George brewery swag; 6-8 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia 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.