Dancers practice moving to the different rhythmic and melodic structures in tango music while learning how to Argentine tango Wednesday evenings at the Sons of Norway Hall. 

Live Music

Monday 3/25

Sagebrush Rock: The cover band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Acid Tongue with Spoon Benders: The Seattle garage band heavily influenced by classic soul, punk & psychedelic rock will perform; 7-11:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Tuesday 3/26

Biscuit Brigade Organ Trio: The improvisational group will perform; 6-9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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.

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.

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.

An Evening with The Junebugs & Toast and Jam: The bands will perform; 7-9 p.m.; $22 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Wednesday 3/27

Call Down Thunder: The Grateful Dead tribute band 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 Desert Sons: The band will perform; 6-7:30 p.m.; Va Piano Vineyards, 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.

Karaoke: Music director Dave Finch will lead a Beatles-themed group karaoke night; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Unity Spiritual Community Of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

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.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $36 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Arts

Monday 3/25

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 3/26

Youni Trivia with Live Performances: A night of performance and trivia; 6-8 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Theater & Dance

Tuesday 3/26

Single’s Night Country Western Dance Lesson: A night of mingling, beginner line and swing dancing and speed dating, ages 21-45; 6-8 p.m.; $10, all proceeds go to charity; The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend; facebook.com/events/375405502073409 or 541-382-4270.

Wednesday 3/27

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.

Sports & Outdoors

Monday 3/25

Full Worm Moon Snowshow: Hike through the canopy-covered, flat loop trail, available for members and free-trial; 6-8 p.m.; free; Wanoga Sno-park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend; bendsocials.com.

Kids & Family

Monday 3/25

Spring Break Nerf Camp: Battle with Nerf guns in the gym, 2-day camp; 9-11 a.m.; $100 early bird, $160 for both Nerf and parkour camp; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Spring Break Parkour Camp: Learn the basics of parkour along with many other activities such as obstacle courses, time trials and games; noon-2 p.m.; $100 early bird, $160 for both nerf and parkour camp; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Tuesday 3/26

Spring Break Nerf Camp: Battle with nerf guns in the gym, 2-day camp; 9-11 a.m.; $100 early bird, $160 for both nerf and parkour camp; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Spring Break Parkour Camp: Learn the basics of parkour along with many other activities such as obstacle courses, time trials and games; noon-2 p.m.; $100 early bird, $160 for both nerf and parkour camp; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Wednesday 3/27

Family Game Night with Modern Games: Explore 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.

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

Monday 3/25

Creating the Life You Want: Stephanie Julia-Suriano, certified Yoga therapist, meditation teacher and wellness advocate, will lead an introductory class on karma and emptiness, bring pen and journal; 3:30-5 p.m.; free; Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

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.

Yoga Nidra & Soundbath: Practice Yoga Nidra then be immersed in a therapeutic-style sound bath of gongs, Tibetan & Crystal bowls, wave drum, chimes, bring mat and light blanket; 6-7 p.m.; $25 encouraged; Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Tuesday 3/26

Butte Biogeography — Tree Distribution in the Mountains of Central Oregon: Bob Earl will discuss disjunct populations of trees in the mountains (popularly called “buttes”) of Central Oregon; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; highdesertnpsoregon.org or 541-330-3760.

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: Learn how to grow your own food; 7-8:30 p.m.; free, registration required; 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Building 4, Bend; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Moving into the Duplex — A Formal Invention Poetry Masterclass: The poetry masterclass breaks down the process of formal invention and reveals the process behind the product; 4-6 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Center for Arts and Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

The Secret Life of Rivers: Jerry Freilich will discuss how our lives are tied directly to water and the ecology of rivers; 7-8:30 p.m.; $5, teachers and students are free; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Understanding Parkinson’s Dementia Webinar: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar about understanding Parkinson’s dementia; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; oregoncarepartners.com.

Wednesday 3/27

Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breathe, 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.

Oregon Wild Wednesday Event — What’s With All the Stumps?: The Oregon Wild staff will lead a discussion about what’s happening in our local forests, its impacts, and how you can engage to influence what happens in the future; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; oregonwild.org or 541-639-4776.

Food & Drinks

Monday 3/25

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 3/26

Free Lunches for Seniors: There will be a free lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Highway, Building 4, Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

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.

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 3/27

Bend YP Social: Mingle, connect and learn, there will be a short presentation from Matt Muchna, Executive Director of Envision Bend; 5-7 p.m.; $25; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-382-8711.

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.

Munch & Music returns to Bend’s Drake Park for 32nd year