What’s coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, Feb. 5-7

Published 12:00 am Monday, February 5, 2024

Ian George will perform Wednesday in Father Luke's Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis School.

Live Music

Tuesday 2/6

Open Mic Night: Mainly music open mic, but spoken word is also welcome, sign-up starts at 5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Karaoke Night: Sing with DJ Chris; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Wednesday 2/7

The Quons: The local band will perform; 6 p.m.; free; Va Piano Vineyards, 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301, Bend; vapianovineyards.orderport.net or 541-797-6363.

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Ian George: The folk singer-songwriter will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Jazz at the Suttle Lodge: Dirty Jazz with Wolfe House Records; 6-8 p.m.; $15 plus fees; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Jam Session with Darin Gentry & friends: The local musician will perform every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Acoustic Open Mic: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc every Wednesday; 7-8 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Arts

Monday 2/5

Open Hub Singing Club: All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process, no previous singing experience required; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Quiet Writing: Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails, come when you can, leave when you want; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 2/7

Intersections — Youth Exhibition: Showcases intersection of Native tradition and contemporary art, supported by the Warm Springs Community Action Team; 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Theater & Dance

Monday 2/5

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.

Tuesday 2/6

Improv Class: The Bend Institute of Comedy will hold an 8-week series in comedy improvisation; 6:30-9 p.m.; $395; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com or 541-410-5866.

Wednesday 2/7

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.

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

Monday 2/5

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.

Tuesday 2/6

Improv Class: The Bend Institute of Comedy will hold an 8-week series in comedy improvisation; 6:30-9 p.m.; $395; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com or 541-410-5866.

Wednesday 2/7

Out of Thin Air: The Improvisational Comedy Theater Company will perform based on audience suggestions and some sketches; 7-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, plus fees; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Sports & Outdoors

Monday 2/5

Total Core Yoga Classes: This series focuses on developing the whole network of muscles throughout the 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 2/6

Swordfighting from the age of pirates: Historical fencing practices and competitions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free for the first month, sliding-scale dues afterward; Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.

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 2/7

Yoga Mama Classes: Reduce common “mom” tensions especially in the low back, neck and shoulders; 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.

Kids & Family

Wednesday 2/7

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

Monday 2/5

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Webinar: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar about Introduction to Trauma Informed Care; 1-4 p.m.; free, registration requested; OregonCarePartners.com.

Natural History Pub — Steelhead Return to the Crooked River: Chris Gannon, director of the Crooked River Watershed Council, will discuss how steelhead and salmon are reentering the Crooked River for the first time in over 50 years; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

The Outdoorist Oath on Intentional Hiking: The group will discuss strengths and intersections of planet, inclusion and adventure; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Zoom; intentionalhiking.com or 503-327-1937.

Wednesday 2/7

Bend YP Expert Lab — Integrating AI Tools Into Your Future Workflow: Learn how to incorporate existing AI tools into your workflow; 5-7 p.m.; $25 free for Passport Holders; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-410-5866.

Valentine’s Day Candle Making Workshop: Craft a custom soy candle and explore how scent can influence emotions and memories, materials included, food/drinks available; 6-8 p.m.; $45 early bird discount ends Feb 1; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; cascadecandle.com or 541-972-3835.

Food & Drinks

Monday 2/5

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 Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Monday Night Trivia: Play trivia every Monday, there will also be brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Tuesday 2/6

Bingo: Bingo night some Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Eight Flight Date Night: Eight flights of Belgian ales available; 4 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Wine Dinner with Purple Hands: Four-course dinner with wine pairings; 6 p.m.; $99; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 2/7

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.

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