Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Feb. 29-March 6

Published 3:45 pm Tuesday, February 27, 2024

By The Bulletin

: Lauren Fleshman will be holding a book signing Wednesday at the Sisters Athletic Club in Sisters.

GO! Do

Arts

Friday 3/1

First Friday Art Walk: First Friday Art Walk is an opportunity to chat with artists and makers, to learn about their creative process and to expand your creative community; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

March First Friday with The Deliciousness: The local band will play groovy tunes; 4-8 p.m.; The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Drive, Suite 140, Bend; thealeapothecary.com or 541-797-6265.

Saturday 3/2

Mt Pile, featuring Nan Curtis: A large-scale, site-specific sculptural landscape that delves into the concept of the pile as a metaphor for family, the artist will talk noon-1 p.m. in conjunction with the opening; 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Sunday 3/3

Trailblazing Women of Country: It’s an evening of insight and entertainment revealing — in songs, words and clips — how three iconic female performers used their popularity to inspire women worldwide; 7:30 p.m.; $52 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Monday 3/4

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 3/6

Mt Pile, featuring Nan Curtis: A large-scale, site-specific sculptural landscape that delves into the concept of the pile as a metaphor for family; 1-6 p.m.; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 2/29

“Rosetta — Story of a Soldier”: Ari Notartomaso, whose credits include “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” stars in the title role of this folk rock/Americana musical inspired by the true story of Civil War soldier Lyons Wakeman; also featuring a full band and a cast of eight Bend-based student singers; 7-9 p.m.; $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Sunday 3/3

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.

Tuesday 3/5

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; 7:45-9:45 p.m.; $15-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; ecstaticbend.com or 541-617-2877.

Wednesday 3/6

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.

Audition for Sunriver Stars “Golden Girls”: Audition for the show that will be presented as a live studio recording of the iconic TV Sitcom; 6-8 p.m.; free; Village Properties, 56835 Venture Lane, Suite 208, Sunriver; sunriverstars.org.

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 3/5

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 3/6

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

Friday 3/1

Author Stephanie Land: The bestselling American author will speak; 7-8:30 p.m.; $35 tickets required; Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-383-6290.

Wednesday 3/6

Lauren Fleshman Book Signing: The New York Times bestselling author and winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year will speak; 5-6:30 p.m.; free, books for sale; Sisters Athletic Club, 1001 E. Desperado Trail, Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-6878.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 2/29

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 3/1

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.

Saturday 3/2

Polar Plunge: Run a 5K and plunge for Special Olympics Oregon; 9 a.m.; free, each individual is required to raise $50 minimum; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; support.soor.org.

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.

Wildlife Conservation Photography: Experienced photographers will be available to assist participants to learn camera techniques for portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $150, members receive a 20% discount; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 3/3

Bend Social Co Snowshoe and Beer Winter Adventure: All-inclusive adventure with membership or free trial; noon-2 p.m.; free; Bend Social Co., 61106 Steens Lane, Bend; bendsocials.com or 415-235-9410.

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.

Monday 3/4

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 3/5

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 3/6

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 2/29

Mini-Ninja Camp: There will be 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 3/2

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.

Viking Fest: Grab your free-heel skis and get ready for a day of lessons, stories and Nordic culture, all events are free and family friendly, presented by Sons of Norway; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Box 20, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.

Wednesday 3/6

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 2/29

Grow Spiritually: Rev. Jane Hiatt will lead the class; noon-1:30 p.m.; free, donations welcome; Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Life is Short — Live your legacy now: Explore spiritual/philosophical traditions, engage in reflective exercises, and share ways to intentionally navigate, evening sessions 7-9 p.m. as well; 9-11 a.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 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.

Oregon Charter Academy Info Sessions: For prospective students and caregivers to learn about ORCA, connect with staff and meet other interested caregivers from around the state; noon-1 p.m.; free; Virtual; oregoncharter.org.

Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar about taking care of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia; 1-3 p.m.; free; OregonCarePartners.com.

Wine Bottle Decoupage Illuminaries Class: AmberSpice Creates will host the crafting lesson, supplies included; 12:45-3:45 p.m.; $35; Kevista Coffee, 130 SW Century Drive, Bend; kevistacoffee.com or 541-214-6595.

Friday 3/1

Felted Telescope Hat Workshop: An opportunity to learn about the art of hat making and versatility of felt telescoping hats; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $85; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture., 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Saturday 3/2

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: This two-hour class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques, learn the recommended vegetable varieties to grow here; 10 a.m.-noon; free, registration required; Westside Church and Community Center, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-382-7504.

Lightweight Nunofelt Scarf Workshop: Led by artist Flóra Carlile-Kovács, this hands-on workshop will teach the art of nunofelting, a technique that combines wool fibers with lightweight fabrics to create scarves; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $85; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Nan Curtis, Artist Talk: The artist will talk in conjunction with the opening of Mt Pile; noon-1 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse2024.eventive.org or 541-640-2186.

Past Life Regression Workshop: Join QHHT Practitioner Jools Sinclair for a three-hour workshop that will help you discover a deeper understanding of who you really are; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; $34; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Viking Fest, presented by Sons of Norway: Grab your free-heel skis and get ready for a fun-filled day of lessons, stories and Nordic culture at Hoodoo. All events are free and family friendly.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Box 20, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.

Sunday 3/3

Monday 3/4

Hiking My Feelings — Find Your Wellness in the Wilderness: Hear about turning pain into power and the year of events scheduled around the country; 4:30-6 p.m.; free; Zoom; intentionalhiking.com.

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.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

With Fire Comes Smoke — Living in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem: At this Natural History Pub, hear from the U.S. Forest Service to learn more about the ways in which smoke is one component of the dynamic role that fire plays within our ecosystem; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

Tuesday 3/5

Know Coast — Oysters 101: Karen McRae, owner of Mother Shuckers food cart at The Podski, will discuss the global impact of oysters; 2-3 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Let’s TALK — Death, Dying and Grief: Several local caregivers and “death doulas” will discuss one of society’s most taboo topics, presented by Citizens4Community; 5:30-7 p.m.; free, donations accepted; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Wednesday 3/6

Know Coast — Shipwrecks and Search & Rescue 1878-1915: Local writer Rebecca Locklear will discuss the forerunner of today’s Coast Guard; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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 2/29

Cribbage Night: Play in the team tournament, cash prizes for first- and second-place teams; 6-8 p.m.; $5; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Leap Day specials: There will be drink and food specials for the extra day; 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Trivia Night: Every second and last Thursday of the month, there will be prizes, raffle tickets and wine; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 194, 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.

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.

Wax + Brews with Between Evergreens: First come, first serve waxes; 5-8 p.m.; $20; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo or 458-836-7866.

Friday 3/1

First Friday Art Walk: An opportunity to chat with artists and makers, to learn about their creative process and to expand your creative community; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

First Friday at the Bend Visitor Center: Stop by the Bend Visitor Center during the Downtown Bend First Friday Artwalk; 4-8 p.m.; Visit Bend, 750 NW Lava Road, Ste 160, Bend; visitbend.com.

Saturday 3/2

Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food, tattoos, music and drinks; 3-11 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Benefit Dinner & Auction: There will be a happy hour, games and silent auction followed by dinner and live auction, hosted by Bend FFA Alumni & Booster Club; 4-10 p.m.; $65 per person, $750 corporate table; Beaver Coach Sales and Service, 62955 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; bendffachapter.weebly.com.

Pint Night for Saving Grace: $1 donated for every pint bought, organized by the Bend Boarding Babes; 6-9 p.m.; free; Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend; facebook.com/spidercitybrewing.

Sunday 3/3

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.

Monday 3/4

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.

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 3/5

Head Games Trivia Night: Trivia every other Wednesday, prizes to winners; 6-8 p.m.; free; Crosscut — Warming Hut No. 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend; crosscutbeer.com.

Trappist Tuesdays: $1 off Belgian Bottle Beer Flights; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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 3/6

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday, teams up to 6, prizes to winners; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-382-9242.

Hogshead Whiskey’s 22nd Birthday: There will be drink and food specials; 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Meet Your (Wine) Match — White Wines: 3 sets of 2 whites side by side and you pick your favorite; 6-7:30 p.m.; $45; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

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