Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for March 7-13
Published 3:45 pm Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Hiking guru William Sullivan will talk hikes on the Oregon coast on Sunday at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall and the Downtown Bend Public Library.
GO! Do
Arts
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; Wednesday through Saturday 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Contemporary realist David Kreitzer Open Home Gallery and Studio: The local artists gallery and studio is open to the public; Friday through Sunday 1-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; centraloregondaily.com or 805-234-2048.
Thursday 3/7
Sisters High School band and choir concert: The high school musicians and singers will perform; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-549-4045.
Friday 3/8
Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Enjoy a screening of “The Lorax”; 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-317-0700.
Saturday 3/9
Diva Drag Brunch: Featuring Portland queens along with all of your local Bend favorites; 11 a.m.; $25; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; campfirehotel.com.
Vamos a Mexico: There will be live music and visual arts, donations support Bend International School’s Mexico trip; 4-9 p.m.; $10-$40 sliding scale donation; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Sunday 3/10
She’s Speaking: Eight Oregon women songwriters take the stage for a night of songs by women, about women; 7:30-10 p.m.; $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Monday 3/11
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.
Tuesday 3/12
Central Oregon Writers Guild Monthly Meeting: Monthly meetings feature a member reading followed by a craft presentation facilitated by a visiting author/instructor; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library — Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; centraloregonwritersguild.com or 541-617-7050.
Wednesday 3/13
Listen to the Hand — The Art of Puppetry: Come learn about Puppet Arts and enjoy a puppet story; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
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; Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.
Reel Rock 18: Watch climbing films to benefit Bend Endurance Academy and Vamonos Outside; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Theater & Dance
Friday 3/8
Cliche — A Queer Dance Night Celebrating Winter Pride: Celebrate in an inclusive and safe space where you can dance the night away with the Central Oregon 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supported by PDX’s DJ Aloso and Seattle’s DJ Big Ugly; 8-11:59 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.
Saturday 3/9
Winter PrideFest Dance Party: The queer dance party will be hosted by Willam; 8 p.m.-midnight; $35; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.
Sunday 3/10
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 3/12
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.
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 3/13
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.
Season of Nonviolence — “Encounters with Modernity”: An interpretive dance performance by the Bend Contemporary Dance Company with choreographer Sinnamon Hauser; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Auditorium, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.
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
Sunday 3/10
Comedian Rodney Norman: The motivational comedian philosopher will perform; 8-11 p.m.; $20; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.
Tuesday 3/12
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.
Books
Sunday 3/10
Author Event — “Ghosts of Saint-Pierre”: Portland-based authors Duane Poncy and Patricia J McLean will discuss their latest novel; 2-3:30 p.m.; free; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; dudleysbookshopcafe.com or 541-749-2010.
The Cellar’s Silent Book Club: Every second Sunday of the month, personal reading time and/or mingle with fellow book lovers; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Cellar — A Porter Brewing Co., 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.
Sports & Outdoors
Thursday 3/7
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.
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.
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.
Winter Pridefest 2024: Four days of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and evening social functions; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Friday 3/8
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.
Pride Bonfire on the Snow Snowshoe Celebration: Celebrate Winter PrideFest and inclusivity in the outdoors with a jaunt through the forest for a night gathered around a bonfire; 7-11 p.m.; $140; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Suite 13, Bend; wanderlusttours.com or 541-389-8359.
Winter Pridefest 2024: Four days of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and evening social functions; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Saturday 3/9
Winter Pridefest 2024: Four days of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and evening social functions; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Women’s Progression Sessions: There will be clinics and skill sessions; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; $25 plus lift ticket/pass; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Sunday 3/10
Winter Pridefest 2024: Four days of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and evening social functions; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Women’s Progression Sessions: There will be clinics and skill sessions; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $25 plus lift ticket/pass; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Kids & Family
Thursday 3/7
Know Coast — Family Yoga Workshop: Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement and breath; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; free, registration required; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 336-699-3890.
Mini-Ninja Camp: Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching and interactive story time, six-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.
Friday 3/8
Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Enjoy a screening of “The Lorax”; 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-317-0700.
Saturday 3/9
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 3/12
Animal Adaptations with Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory: Explore animal groups and adaptations with biofacts and animal visitors; 3-4:30 p.m.; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.
Wednesday 3/13
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.
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.
Lectures & Classes
Thursday 3/7
Amba — Embodied Movement for Women: Meghan Mahealani, founder of the Amba Method of Embodiment, will lead the class in breath, movement and meditation; 6-7:15 p.m.; $25; Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.
Bend YP Expert Lab: Holding others accountable from any seat in the organization, presented by Erik Berglund, CEO and founder at Language of Leadership; 3-5 p.m.; $25 free for Passport Holders; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-383-7700.
Calving School: A workshop on the calving process, calving assistance and nutritional strategies for the cow and calf; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free, RSVP; Crook County Extension Services, 498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-447-6228.
Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Water Delivery: Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang will speak; noon-1 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; lwvdeschutes.org or 541-385-3908.
How to Start Your Running Practice: Learn the three things needed to start your running practice immediately, grow a new mindset about how running is for everybody, speed and distance; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $19; online; tinyurl.com or 503-481-0595.
The Psychedelic Mindscape: Film “Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime” will be shown followed by a panel discussion; 5:30-9 p.m.; donations welcome; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; thepsychedelicmindscape.com or 541-385-3908.
Sailing to Valhalla — Ship Burials & Boat Graves: Julie Brown teaches literature, writing, and maritime culture at Clatsop Community College in Astoria and will discuss how different cultures used ships to bury their dead; 5-6 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Taize Meditation Service: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence at this monthly ecumenical service of healing and reconciliation; 7-8 p.m.; free; St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071919285548.
Friday 3/8
Sailing to Valhalla — Ship Burials & Boat Graves: Julie Brown teaches literature, writing and maritime culture at Clatsop Community College in Astoria and will discuss how different cultures used ships to bury their dead; noon-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-549-0771.
Saturday 3/9
Bye Lawn, High Desert Landscape Webinar: Prepare for the Turf Removal Rebate offered by the City of Bend Water Conservation program; 9-10:15 a.m.; free, registration required, space is limited; greengardensgroup.com.
COBKA Beginning Beekeeping Course: Central Oregon Beekeeping Association will host a one-day beginner’s course for new beekeepers; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $20, free for COBKA members; The Embark Coworking Community , 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; cobeekeeping.org or 541-420-0423.
Golden Eagles — Insights into Their Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation: Learn about these hunters, Twilight Talks is an evening lecture series sponsored by the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory; 7-8 p.m.; free; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; snco.org or 541-593-4394.
Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: Learn how to grow your own food, covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques; 10 a.m.-noon; free, registration required; Crook County Extension Services, 498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-447-6228.
Know Coast — Oregon Coast Black History: Oregon Black Pioneers share the stories of the earliest Black settlers; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Sunday 3/10
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath: Drop in deep into the vibrations of your energy field with amped Didgeridoo, crystal bowls, live binaural beats, Reiki, flutes, chimes and more; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $20 sliding scale; Unity Spiritual Community Of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.
Know Coast — William Sullivan’s New Hikes on the Oregon Coast: Explore new coastal trails with hiking guru William Sullivan; noon-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.
Know Coast — William Sullivan’s New Hikes on the Oregon Coast: Explore new coastal trails with hiking guru William Sullivan; 4-5 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Leather Cuff Bracelets: Learn how to design a leather cuff bracelet; 2:30-4 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Natural Perfume Blending Class: Kristine Ambrose, the founder of Hīkishémé, will host an informative class that will guide through the art of making a unique perfume; 1-3 p.m.; $110; Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.
Monday 3/11
Paint Night: Learn painting techniques, includes an 16×20 pre-traced canvas, paint, brushes, raffle prizes and more; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $35; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Tuesday 3/12
Animal Adaptations with Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory: Explore animal groups and adaptations with biofacts and animal visitors; 3-4:30 p.m.; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.
Bye Lawn, High Desert Landscape Webinar: Prepare for the Turf Removal Rebate offered by the City of Bend Water Conservation program; 6-7:15 p.m.; free, registration required, space is limited; greengardensgroup.com.
Community Building Community — Harnessing the Power of AI: Network with local entrepreneurs and learn about AI’s capabilities; 5:30-7 p.m.; $29; COCC Bend Campus — Cascades Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; enrole.com or 541-383-7290.
Cousin Baiting & Cousin Stalking with Christine Cohen: Learn many ways to reach out to distant living cousins to help you expand your family tree; 10-11:30 a.m.; free in person; Zoom free for members, $10 for non-members; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20 (behind Jake’s Diner), Bend; bendgenealogy.org or 541-317-9553.
Know Coast — Watercolor the Oregon Coast: Learn how to paint misty forest and shore scenes in watercolor, materials provided; 1:30-3 p.m.; free, registration required; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
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; online; oregoncharter.org.
Oregon Dementia Road Map for Family Caregivers: Oregon Care Partners will host a free webinar about caring for a family member with dementia; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; OregonCarePartners.com.
Returning Home from Prison: Frank Patka, founder of Changing Patterns Inc., will speak with a Q&A session for family members who want to best prepare for a loved one’s upcoming release from prison, refreshments will be served; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Wednesday 3/13
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.
Know Coast — Shipwrecks and Search & Rescue 1878-1915: Local writer Rebecca Locklear will discuss the forerunner of today’s Coast Guard, the U.S Life-Saving Service; 4-5 p.m.; free; Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-4798.
Wire Wrapped Earring Workshop: Students will learn about the tools and materials needed for jewelry making, how to make different earring shapes and texture metal plus learn different techniques to wire wrap stones and beads; 6-8 p.m.; $129; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.
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 3/7
Cookies & Beer Flight Pairing: Match Girl Scout Cookies with Monkless Belgian Ales; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Farm-to-Warm Springs Fundraiser: An evening in support of food security for the Warm Springs community, learn about the project’s impact while enjoying artisanal local food, auctions and live entertainment; 5-8 p.m.; $50; Aspen Hall, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; aroundthebendfarms.org or 541-385-9902.
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 3/8
Cookies & Beer Flight Pairing: Match Girl Scout Cookies with Monkless Belgian Ales; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
HSCO’s Pup Crawl: 100% of the money raised each night benefits the animals thanks to sponsors Bend Pet Express and Bend Studio; 4:30-7 p.m.; Sunriver Brewing Company, 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 4, Sunriver; facebook.com/SunriverBrewingCompany or 541-593-3007.
Pint Night with Pink Boots Society: $1 will be donated to the Bend chapter of Pink Boots Society; 5-7 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 Reed Market Road, Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo or 458-836-7866.
Saturday 3/9
Art, Coffee + Equal Pay: Local artist Cassandra Kehoe will unveil a sculpture and there will be coffee, donuts and conversation about equal pay; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; CassandraKehoe.com or 541-323-3955.
Cookies & Beer Flight Pairing: Match Girl Scout Cookies with Monkless Belgian Ales; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Diva Drag Brunch: Featuring Portland queens along with all of your local Bend favorites; 11 a.m.; $25; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; campfirehotel.com.
Sunday 3/10
Cookies & Beer Flight Pairing: Match Girl Scout Cookies with Monkless Belgian Ales; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
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.
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, all ages welcome, prizes for winners; 5-7 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.
Monday 3/11
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 multimedia 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.
Samaritan’s Saison Beer Release: The traditional farmhouse ale has citrus notes; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Tuesday 3/12
Commerce & Coffee: Network at Boys & Girls Club of Bend while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Great Harvest; 8-9:30 a.m.; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-617-2877.
Free Lunches for Seniors: Seniors eat free; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Highway, Building 4, Sisters; sisterscountry.com.
Newcomers Dinner: A free welcome dinner for anyone new-ish to Unity; 6-8 p.m.; free; home residence, address given upon RSVP, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org.
Trappist Tuesdays: $1 off Belgian bottle beer flights featuring Orval, Westmalle and Rochefort breweries; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Wednesday 3/13
Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia 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.
Meet Your (Wine) Match — Red Wines: Three sets of two reds side by side, you pick your favorite; 6-7:30 p.m.; $45; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.
OMBA Trivia Night: Test your real estate, mortgage and title knowledge with Oregon Mortgage Bankers Association; 5-8 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.