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Arts

Friday 12/28

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.

Tuesday 1/2

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Submissions Open: The Museum begins accepting submissions for the 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize, submission deadline is May 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Theater & Dance

Monday 1/1

Bend Ecstatic Dance: 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 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

Wednesday 1/3

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.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: A movement and dance class that focuses on practicing presence, moving, breathing, playing and connecting; 6-7:15 p.m.; $20; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Friday 12/29

Two Teachers Comedy Show: The teacher, comedians will perform; 8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Saturday 12/30

Three Jesters & a Queen: Comedians Courtney Stevens, Katy Ipock and Jasmine Roger will perform with host Jade the Vixen; 8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Monday 1/1

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Books

Tuesday 1/2

The Father’s Group Discussion Group: Join the discussion on “Black Joy,” contact Kenny Adams at info@thefathersgroup.org to join; 3:30-5 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Community College, Bend; cocc.ed or 541-383-7700.

Sports & Outdoors

Sunday 12/31

New Years Special Event Yoga Classes to Support Namaspa Foundation: All proceeds benefit the foundation which brings free yoga to those in our community who need it most; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; $25 register online; Namaspa Yoga Bend and Redmond, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; namaspa.com or 541-550-8550.

Monday 1/1

Free Yoga Flow Class: Build endurance, flexibility and strength through smooth pose-to-pose transitions; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free, reserve a spot; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

New Years Special Event Yoga Classes to Support Namaspa Foundation: All proceeds benefit the foundation which brings free yoga to those in our community who need it most; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; $25 register online; Namaspa Yoga Bend and Redmond, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; namaspa.com or 541-550-8550.

Total Core Yoga Classes: This series focuses on developing the whole network of muscles throughout your trunk, moms three months postpartum are welcome to attend; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 1/2

Yoga Wall Classes: The Yoga Wall improves alignment, takes you deeper into poses and elongates the spine; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 1/3

MBSEF Youth Skimo Program: Introduce youth athletes of middle and high school ages interested in ski mountaineering to the sport through a program designed around both competition and fun; 2:45-5 p.m.; $425; MBSEF Bill Healy Training Center, 2765 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Snowshoe Trail Talk: One hour presentation and Q&A about the over 27 miles of dedicated snowshoe trails in Central Oregon; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library Downtown, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 903-477-2168.

Yoga Mama Classes: Reduce common “mom” tensions especially in the low back, neck and shoulders; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $125; Yoga Mama Classes, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids & Family

Thursday 12/28

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.

Friday 12/29

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.

Saturday 12/30

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.

Sunday 12/31

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 1/2

Mini-Ninja Warrior Classes: Children tackle ninja warrior obstacle courses and practice fun yoga poses designed around a weekly theme; 10:45-11:30 a.m.; $120; Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 Powerhouse Drive Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 1/3

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Circuits include climbing, parkour, gymnastics, and functional fitness movements, 6-week series, ages 6-10, drop-off; 1:30-4 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 12/28

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: 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.

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; 5:15-6:45 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom, Bend; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Wednesday 1/3

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 12/28

Trivia Night: Happy Hour menu served during game time; 6-9 p.m.; free; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.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 12/29

High Desert Hogwarts: Harry Potter-themed dining and festivities, all ages; 6-9 p.m.; $55 plus fees; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

Saturday 12/30

High Desert Hogwarts: Harry Potter-themed dining and festivities, all ages; 6-9 p.m.; $55 plus fees; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

Sunday 12/31

An Evening of Elegance: Juniper Preserve’s USO-themed New Year’s Eve Party, there will be lights, celebrations, glamor and a live DJ; 9 p.m.; $150; Chanterelle Dining Room at Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; exploretock.com or 866-320-5024.

East Coast New Years Party: There will be a three-course menu with a glass of bubbly; 5-10 p.m.; $85; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.

Mad Hatter Ball: There will be a silent auction, prix fixe dinner, live performance and NYE celebration; 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; $169 plus fees; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-389-3111.

New Years Eve Candlelight Dinner: Taking reservations for dinner; 4:30-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

New Years Eve Caviar & Bubbles: There will be a special menu paired with sparkling wines; 2-9 p.m.; free, special menu pricing; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

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.

NYE Fancy Beer Dinner and Masquerade Dance Party: There will be an eight-course meal, live music, DJ dance party, free champagne toast and more; 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; $25; 10 Barrel Brewing Co, 62950 NE 18th St., Bend; 10barrel.com or 541-241-7733.

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.

Monday 1/1

Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 per card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 330-461-3736.

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

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.

New Year’s Day Brunch: There will be mini quiches, a domestic cheese board, a smoked salmon and bagel station, a bananas foster French toast station, mini beignets and more; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $85; Chanterelle Dining Room at Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; exploretock.com or 866-320-5024.

New Years Day Hangover Brunch: There will be food and drink specials; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Wednesday 1/3

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.