The Environmental Center is hosting a happy hour in the garden event on Tuesday.

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Arts

Thursday 3/28

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.

Friday 3/29

“Common Ground”: The documentary on the dark web of money, power and politics behind the food system is a sequel to “Kiss the Ground”; 6:30 p.m.; $22, plus $4 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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.

Monday 4/1

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

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 4/3

“Mean Girls” Big Sassy Movie Night: The Maestro presents the movie; 7 p.m.; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend or 541-678-5740.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 3/28

“Go Back for Murder”: A woman convinced of her mother’s innocence in the murder of her father asks famous detective to help clear her mother’s name by returning to the scene 15 years later; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $39 adults, $35 children and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Friday 3/29

“Go Back for Murder”: A woman convinced of her mother’s innocence in the murder of her father asks famous detective to help clear her mother’s name by returning to the scene 15 years later; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $39 adults, $35 children and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 3/30

DJ Sorski’s Secret Spring Break Dance Party: The DJ will spin vinyl, ‘90s apparel encouraged and there will be house-made jungle juice and food by The Crusty Onion; 8-11:59 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

“Go Back for Murder”: A woman convinced of her mother’s innocence in the murder of her father asks famous detective to help clear her mother’s name by returning to the scene 15 years later; 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $39 adults, $35 children and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Sunday 3/31

“Go Back for Murder”: A woman convinced of her mother’s innocence in the murder of her father asks famous detective to help clear her mother’s name by returning to the scene 15 years later; 2-4 p.m.; $39 adults, $35 children and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

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.

Wednesday 4/3

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

Thursday 3/28

The Roundabouts Improv: The local improv comedy troupe will perform; 7:30-9:10 p.m.; $15 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Friday 3/29

Bits and Skits: Stand-up comedians will perform and there will be live music from Mason James; $10 plus fees; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend or 541-678-5740.

Books

Thursday 3/28

Richard Becker Book Tour — Conversation on Gaza and Palestine: The author will discuss “Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire” and Palestinian activist Michel Shehadeh will engage the audience in a conversation on the latest in Gaza; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Tuesday 4/2

“Never Leave the Dogs Behind,” by Brianna Madia: The New York Times bestselling author will speak about her new book; 6:30 p.m.; $10; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-385-3908.

“Reading Wind,” by Carol Barrett: A night of poetry with the poet as she launches her third volume; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sports & Outdoors

Friday 3/29

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 3/30

Party in the Peace Park: Stop by the Lower Peace Park, there will be funky beats playing at the Woodward Boombox, free swag, après burritos and Mountain Dew cans; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-382-1709.

Rodeo Day presented by Cascade Spirits: There will be a chili cook-off and free rides on a mechanical bull in the lodge, western attire encouraged; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Box 20, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.

Sunday 3/31

Community Run with Wander Run Club: Run with others every Sunday morning, all paces, all bodies; 8-10 a.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; instagram.com/wander_run_club or 541-389-7275.

Easter Festivities at Mt. Bachelor: There will be a kid’s Easter egg hunt next to Sunrise Lodge and a Deschutes Brewery hidden Easter keg on the mountain; 10 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-382-1709.

Easter Sunday presented by Breaking free Media: There will be an Easter egg hunt on the mountain; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Box 20, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.

Monday 4/1

Total Core Yoga Classes: The series focuses on developing total core — the network of muscles throughout the trunk; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 4/2

Advancing Your Yoga Practice: Explore, play and access postures beyond regular yoga classes, including hand balancing and inversions, experience a Yoga Wall class, not suitable for beginners; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $126; free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Swordfighting from the age of pirates: Historical fencing practices and competitions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free for the first month, sliding-scale dues afterwards; Bend Masonic Lodge, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.

Wednesday 4/3

Yoga Mama Classes: A yoga series designed specifically for moms with younger kids, ages 6 and under; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids & Family

Friday 3/29

Easter Open Play Event: There will be an Easter egg hunt in the ninja gym and an Easter Bunny; 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; $25; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Saturday 3/30

Earth Day Parade Upcycled Costumes Workshop: Participate in this year’s reclaimed trash/treasure transformation workshop – families and friends can make costumes out of stuff nearly left behind to dumpsters; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

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 4/2

Tween Yoga: The four-class series is designed for ages 9-13 and focuses on creating community and fostering mindfulness through sensory exploration, movement, journaling, meditation, art and discussion; 4:30-6 p.m.; $137; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org.

Wednesday 4/3

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Coaches will lead kids through weekly Ninja Warrior circuits that include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements; 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 3/28

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.

Living With Wildfire — Are You Prepared?: The Summit West Neighborhood District is hosting wildfire preparedness seminars with partner agencies to raise awareness and encourage Central Oregon residents to mitigate wildfire risks this spring; 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; free, in person seating is limited; Downtown Bend Public Library — Brooks Room (1st floor), 601 NW Wall St., Bend; summitwestbend.org or 541-617-7050.

Reflecting on One’s Life — Considerations of the Veteran Population: A discussion of the military and veterans impact on the community with Pam Mindt; 3-4 p.m.; free; Hospice of Redmond’s Community Room, 732 SW 23rd St., Bend; hospiceofredmond.org or 541-548-7483.

Safe Medication Use in Older Adults: Oregon Care Partners is hosting a free, instructor-led webinar; 9 a.m.-noon; virtual; oregoncarepartners.com.

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

Saturday 3/30

Felt Wrapped Soap Making Class: Craft felt wrapped soaps, bring a cookie sheet and either nylon ankle stockings, mesh bag, nylon mesh; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $15; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: Learn how to grow your own food; 9-10:30 a.m.; free, registration required; 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Building 4, Bend; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Sunday 3/31

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.

Intro to Wood Lathe Turning: Learn the basics of wood lathe, one of the most popular tools in the wood shop, use it to create table legs, candlesticks and more; 2-4 p.m.; $119; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Monday 4/1

Natural History Pub — Finding Patterns in Nature: Dr. Rod Ray, former CEO of Bend Research, Inc., will discuss the curious world of nature’s patterns; 7-8 p.m.; free, limited seating, RSVP early; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

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

Tuesday 4/2

The Philosophy of Ultralight with Glen Van Peski: In Glen Van Peski’s new book, “Take Less, Do More,” he shares his guidance for those looking to discover a new path forward, a path toward a lighter load; 4-5:30 p.m.; free; Zoom; intentionalhiking.com.

Wednesday 4/3

Oregon Wild Wednesday Webcast — Geology of the John Day River Basin: Nicholas Famoso, paleontology program manager for the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, will talk the geologic and natural history of the John Day River basin; 6-7 p.m.; free; virtual; oregonwild.org.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 3/28

Thursday Trivia: There will be gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

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.

Sunday 3/31

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 4/1

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.

Pint Night: $1 per pint sold will go to the Rotary Club of Crook County; 5-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing Co. Prineville Tap Room, 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.

Trivia Mondays: There will be gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.comfacebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Tuesday 4/2

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

Happy Hour in the Garden: This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities, no experience or tools required, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer; 4-6 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

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 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 4/3

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.