What’s coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, Feb. 26-28
Published 12:00 am Monday, February 26, 2024
- Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play will hold a Yoga Wall Class on Tuesday.
Live Music
Monday 2/26
Albert Cummings: The American blues musician will perform; 8 p.m.; $30 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.
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Tuesday 2/27
Open Mic “Shine Your Light”: Perform every second and fourth Tuesday, sign up starts at 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.; free; The Cellar — A Porter Brewing Company, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.
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.
Boogarins and Levitation Room: The indie-rock bands will perform; 7-11:30 p.m.; $18 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.
Karaoke Night with DJ Chris: Sing with DJ Chris Ossig; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.
The Deslondes: The New Orleans quintet will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
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Husbands + Being Dead + Candy Cigarettes: The bands will perform live; 8 p.m.; $17 all ages; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.
Wednesday 2/28
3 Of We: The trio will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.
Live Music with Alex Winters: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6 p.m.; Va Piano, 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301, Bend; vapianovineyards.orderport.net or 541-797-6363.
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.
Mia X Ally: Both being classically trained musicians from a young age, the two share a dream of showcasing the vast range of their instruments’ capabilities that span multiple genres and techniques; 7-11:30 p.m.; $25; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; tixr.com or 541-323-1881.
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.
Open Singing Practice: Dave Finch will be holding a dedicated music practice for anyone who wants to sing with Solshine; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; Unity Sanctuary, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.
Arts
Monday 2/26
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 2/28
Open Singing Practice: Dave Finch will be holding a dedicated music practice for anyone who wants to sing with SolShine; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; Unity Sanctuary, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.
Theater & Dance
Tuesday 2/27
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; 7:45-9:45 p.m.; $15-$25 sliding scale, ages 12+; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; ecstaticbend.com or 541-617-2877.
Wednesday 2/28
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
Tuesday 2/27
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 2/28
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.
The Roundabouts Improv: A group of improvisers based in Central Oregon will perform a show inspired by audience suggestions; 7:30-9 p.m.; $15; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Sports & Outdoors
Monday 2/26
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 2/27
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 2/28
Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath, all levels welcome; 6-8 p.m.; $30; Hanai Foundation, Forest Room, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.
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
Tuesday 2/27
PVC Pipe Fort Workshop: Create your very own PVC pipe fort; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Wednesday 2/28
Hello! Storytime: A half hour of stories, movement and some music for ages 0-5; 10:30-11 a.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.
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 2/26
Know Puzzles — Tie-Dye Patterns: Explore the basics of tie-dye patterns; 3-4:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Unity Event — The Art of Attraction: Learn strategies to establish or expand a great relationship; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $250 for 1 and $150 if 2; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-390-8244.
Tuesday 2/27
Nerd Night Presents — Sounds From Beyond: An hour packed with weird recordings and sounds from all areas of the paranormal; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Pour House Grill, 61276 S. Highway 97, Bend; facebook.com/groups/bendnerds.
XR as Communication — The Future is Here: Oregon Reality Lab Director Donna Davis will discuss the world of immersive media; 7-8:30 p.m.; $5, teachers and students free; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.
Wednesday 2/28
Addressing Sex Trafficking in Our Community: Join this training to learn indicators, myths and how to respond; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath, all levels welcome; 6-8 p.m.; $30; Hanai Foundation, Forest Room, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.
Raise the Deschutes: The Deschutes River Conservancy’s seminar series will have a discussion focused on balancing water conservation, agricultural needs and sustainable management of the Crooked River; 6-8 p.m.; free; Meadow Lakes Golf Course, 300 SW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; lp.constantcontactpages.com or 541-447-7113.
Food & Drinks
Monday 2/26
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.
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 2/27
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.
Know Puzzles — Trivia on the Moon: Six rounds of questions specially put together for the library, prizes awarded to winners; 6-8 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-388-8331.
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.
Wednesday 2/28
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.