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Arts

Thursday 2/15

Intersections — Youth Exhibition: Showcases intersection of 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.

Friday 2/16

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.

Black History Month — Film Screening: The documentary “Blend: On Being Black in Bend,” which asks 10 Black Central Oregonians about their experiences living, working and playing in the High Desert, will be shown; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bend Campus, Hitchcock Auditorium — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Intersections — Youth Exhibition: Showcases intersection of 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.

Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2024: There will be a selection of short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who fearlessly pursue adventure in various fields; 5:30 p.m.; $15 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Kendal Mountain Film Tour: There will be a selection of award winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience shown, doors open at 7 p.m.; 8 p.m.; $20, $15 kids (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Oregon WinterFest: Hell’s Belles, Precious Byrd and Tony Smiley will perform, there will also be art, ice-carving, seasonal shopping, diverse vendors, gourmet artisan food and drink; 5-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oregonwinterfest.com or 541-312-0131.

Saturday 2/17

Intersections — Youth Exhibition: Showcases intersection of 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.

Oregon WinterFest: Chingy, MOsley WOtta and Leadbetter Band will perform, there will also be art, ice-carving, seasonal shopping, diverse vendors, gourmet artisan food and drink; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oregonwinterfest.com or 541-312-0131.

Sunday 2/18

Day of Remembrance: Screen “Before They Take Us Away,” and discuss the legacy of WWII era Japanese American incarceration; 1-3 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Oregon WinterFest: Art, ice-carving, seasonal shopping, diverse vendors, gourmet artisan food and drink; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oregonwinterfest.com or 541-312-0131.

Monday 2/19

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 2/21

Intersections — Youth Exhibition: Showcases intersection of 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

Saturday 2/17

Valentines Latin Dance Party: A night full of dancing to live salsa music by Bendiciones Salsa Orchestra and DJ SOLO spinning tropical beats; 8-11:59 p.m.; $10, $20 for dance lesson and cover; The Space Dance Studio, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-325-6676.

Sunday 2/18

Soulful Sundays Community Dance: A Sunday morning dance, embodied prayer, alone and together; 10-11:30 a.m.; $20 online, $25 at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Monday 2/19

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.

Wednesday 2/21

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.

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.; $15; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Friday 2/16

Open House Bonanza Show: Bend Institute of Comedy hosts an evening of improv, camaraderie, community, lessons in play and entertainment; 7:30-9 p.m.; $15 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com or 541-410-5866.

Saturday 2/17

Comedy is my Therapy: Nick Scalfone, Brent Bybee, Steve Harber and host Fredo will perform; 8-9:30 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Tuesday 2/20

Brian Regan: The comedian will perform stand up; 7:30 p.m.; $46 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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 2/21

Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday; 8 p.m.; free; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Books

Monday 2/19

RAB Middles Book Club: The club will discuss “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,” by Grace Lin; 6 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Wednesday 2/21

Mystery Book Club: The club will discuss “Kala: A Novel,” by Colin Walsh; 6 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 2/15

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes: Bond with your baby while also hanging out with other moms with little ones; 10:45 a.m.-noon; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Thrifty Thursdays: $33 lift tickets every Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $33; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Friday 2/16

Friday Night Lights: Ski under the lights until 9 p.m. and enjoy live music; 4-9 p.m.; $38; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Romance in the Cave Tour: Bring your sweetheart to Juniper Preserve and enjoy a romantic twist on the cave tour; 4-5:30 p.m.; $125, 1 ticket per couple; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.

Saturday 2/17

Harold’s 25th Birthday Bash: A birthday party for Hoodoo’s mascot, Harold and buddies will be on the mountain; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $69; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Prenatal Yoga Classes: All levels and stages of pregnancy are welcome; 10:30-11:45 a.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Romance in the Cave Tour: Bring your sweetheart to Juniper Preserve and enjoy a romantic twist on the cave tour; 4-5:30 p.m.; $125, 1 ticket per couple; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.

Sunday 2/18

Sunset Snowshoe Tour: A guided snowshoe tour through the old-growth forest on the lower flanks of Mt. Bachelor; 3:30-6:30 p.m.; $59; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Tension Release Yoga: A class for alleviating tension, preventing sports injuries and restoring flexibility, each week focuses on a different area of the body, all levels welcome; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Winter Warm-Up Daily Movement Challenge: Let a coach, a community and a compassionate view of exercise keep you moving through the winter with weekly in-person meet-ups and an online community; 9 a.m.; $150; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com or 541-312-0131.

Monday 2/19

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 2/20

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.

Kids & Family

Thursday 2/15

Mini-Ninja Camp: Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching and interactive story time, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $165; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Saturday 2/17

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.

Tuesday 2/20

Family Yoga Workshop: Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement and breath; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; free; Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org

Wednesday 2/21

Family Game Night with Modern Games: Explore fun new games with Modern Games; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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 2/15

Know Puzzles — Tie-Dye Patterns: Explore the basics of tie-dye patterns; 1-2:30 p.m.; free; Sisters Park & Recreation District, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-549-2091.

Life is Short — Live your legacy now: Explore spiritual/philosophical traditions, engage in reflective exercises, and share ways to intentionally navigate; 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Partial trade and scholarships are available; Private residence, provided with sign up, Bend; invitinggrowth.org.

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, including a reflection, two 20-minute sits, a brief exercise period and a discussion period, no experience is necessary, padded chairs are available; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations accepted; Grace First Lutheran church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

Mixology at the Lodge: There will be demos on crafting cocktails; 4-5 p.m.; free; Main Lodge (Living Room) at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

Friday 2/16

Open Hub Singing: Local Ian Carrick will lead in the anciently familiar practice of singing together, all voices welcome; 7-9 p.m.; $10-$20 sliding scale donation; Unity Sanctuary, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Truth & Reckoning — Indian Boarding Schools: Learn about 100 years of Native American boarding school history in Oregon with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 2/17

Intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card Readings: Noelle with Cards with Crystals will work with cards to guide and connect with deepest truths while exploring work, love, finances, relationships, travel, decisions, etc.; noon-4 p.m.; $5 per card reading, $45 for 30 minutes; Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Bend; naturesbling.com or 541-241-4709.

Unity Event Divine Healing: Join the talented group of healers every third Saturday; 2-3:30 p.m.; free Love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-640-1840.

Singing bowl meditation: The Singing Bowls of Tibet can help achieve a deep level of relaxation; 2-4 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church of Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; grandmasterfranklin.com or 541-797-9620.

Sunday 2/18

Women Only — Intro to Welding: Students will learn about the equipment needed for MIG welding, how to correctly set the welders, and how to prepare and clean the metal surfaces for successful welds; 4-6 p.m.; $129; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 2/20

Central Oregon Forage Seminar: A day of presentations on the science and practice of hay and forage management in Central Oregon; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; OSU Extension Service, 498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-447-6228.

Black Joy — A Strategy for freedom, Healing, and Reckoning: Author, speaker and thought leader Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts will speak; 6 p.m.; free, register online; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Paint Night: Be led in a step-by-step painting; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $49; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wednesday 2/21

The Real Dirt on Soil: Instructor of Soil Science at Oregon State University James Cassidy will discuss soil and its fundamental importance to our lives at the Deschutes Land Trust-hosted event; 7 p.m.; free, register online; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Food & Drinks

Monkless to the Mountain: $1 off first draft beer or flight by showing mountain pass, every day through February; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Thursday 2/15

Board Wax, BBQ, Beignets & Beer: Between Evergreens will be in the brewery parking lot offering hot wax and sharpening, Susan’s BBQ and Bend-Yay Beignets will have BBQ and beignets; 3-7 p.m.; Boneyard Beer, 37 NW Lake Place, Unit B, Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-323-2325.

Mixology at the Lodge: There will be spirited demos on crafting cocktails; 4-5 p.m.; free; Main Lodge (Living Room) at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

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.

Trivia Thursday: Play every Thursday, 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.

Friday 2/16

Chocolate Making: Executive chef Josh Hedrick will conduct an immersive chocolate-making demo; 4-5:30 p.m.; $50; Lodge Kitchen at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

Flights at the Lodge: There will be craft beer samplings from local breweries; 4-6 p.m.; price based on consumption; Main Lodge at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

IPA3 Throwdown: A blind tasting event of triple IPAs; 5-7 p.m.; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-241-7184.

Saturday 2/17

Boneyard Backcountry Bar: There will be burritos, beers and music on the mountain; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, base of Outback Lift, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Saturday Supper Club: There will be a special themed menu and wine list each Saturday, dinner includes a four-course menu; 5-8:30 p.m.; prices vary, reservations required; Lodge Kitchen at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

Weekend Brunch & Bar With a View: Brunch with a side of sweeping views of the Great Meadow and the Cascade Range; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; See menu for prices; Lodge Kitchen at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

Zwickelmania: There will be self-guided brewery tours, Zwickels and Pickles tastings and free pickles; noon-4 p.m.; Boneyard Beer, 37 NW Lake Place, Unit B, Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-323-2325.

Sunday 2/18

Boneyard Backcountry Bar: There will be burritos, beers and music on the mountain; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, base of Outback Lift, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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

Think Wild Bingo: Win cash prizes and support the organization and mission to help inspire the high desert community to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation; 6-8 p.m.; Cascade Lakes Brewing Reed Market Pub, 21185 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo or 541-923-3110.

Trivia: Trivia every Sunday, prizes to win; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Trivia Night: Trivia night every Sunday in the cafe; 6 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Trivia Night with Quizhead Games: Play trivia every Sunday at the food truck lot; 5-7 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Weekend Brunch & Bar With a View: Brunch with a side of sweeping views of the Great Meadow and the Cascade Range; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; See menu for prices; Lodge Kitchen at Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 855-420-8206.

Monday 2/19

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 2/20

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.

Friends & Family Night: 50% of the evening’s total dine-in sales are donated to Rocks Boxing Foundation; 5-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-330-8563.

Trivia Tuesday: There will be heated Benches, frothy pints, food cart goodness and the brain flexing sport of trivia; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Women Tasting Flights: There will be 2 flights of 3 wines with 2 food pairings and special guest presenter Oliver Hamilton; 5:30-7 p.m.; $88; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 2/21

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.