Live Music

Monday, April 1

Public (ROCK) Choir: A no-stress group singing event designed for any level singer and non-singers, rock/pop music only; 6-8 p.m.; free; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; singbend.com or 541-728-0703.

Tuesday, April 2

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.

Particle Kid with Palo Soprano: Composer/multi-media artist Micah Nelson will perform; 7-11:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Jump — America’s Van Halen Experience: The Van Halen-tribute band will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $56 plus $4 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Wednesday, April 3

Live music with Erin Cole-Baker: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-7:30 p.m.; Va Piano Vineyards, 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301, Bend; vapianovineyards.orderport.net or 541-797-6363.

JuJu Eyeball: The local Beatles cover band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Jazz at the Suttle Lodge: Dirty Jazz with Wolfe House Records; 6-8 p.m.; $15 plus fees; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Thursday, April 4

Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Live Music with Faisal: Faisal Abu-Nawwas will perform country, reggae, rock, soft stuff, and ‘80s and ‘90s covers; 6-8 p.m.; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Irish Trad Music: Irish traditional music will be performed; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Keller Willams with Ryan Montbleau: The rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass musician will perform; 7-11:30 p.m.; $30 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday, April 5

Pam Tillis: The Grand Ole Opry member, multiple Grammy and CMA winner, and chart-topper will perform country music favorites; 7:30-10 p.m.; $36 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Karaoke: Sing Friday and Saturday nights; 8 p.m.-midnight; Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N. Larch St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-549-6114.

The Jess Ryan Band, Mari & the Dream and Cosmic Orange: The band will perform sultry rock with openers; 9 p.m.; free, please tip the band; M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; mj-tavern.com or 541-389-1410.

Arts

Monday, April 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, April 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.

Thursday, April 4

Writers Writing — Characters Who Resonate: Practice developing characters who resonate with your reader; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Friday, April 5

First Friday Art Walk: Visit 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.

Youth Art Takeover featuring Bend La Pine Students: The exhibition showcases local youth artworks and is part of the larger Downtown Bend Youth Art Takeover, held during April’s First Friday; 1 p.m.; free; The Annex: A Scalehouse Project, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, lobby, Bend; 541-640-2186.

Theater & Dance

Wednesday, April 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.

Friday, April 5

Tuesdays With Morrie: Ellipse Theatre Community presents the stage adaptation of the bestselling memoir; 7-9 p.m.; $20; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; etcbend.org or 541-410-5866.

Books

Tuesday, April 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

Monday, April 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, April 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, April 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.

Thursday, April 4

Sunriver Pétanque Club: In Pétanque, players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 1-4 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Kids & Family

Tuesday, April 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, April 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.

Thursday, April 4

Mini-Ninja Camp: Develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $167; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes: A class to bond with your baby while also hanging out with other moms with little ones; 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.

Lectures & Classes Monday, April 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, April 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, April 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.

Thursday, April 4

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.

Central Oregon Landwatch: Ben Gordon, executive director of Central Oregon Landwatch, will discuss the organizations mission and activities with a Q&A to follow; noon-1 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; lwvdeschutes.org.

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; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Virtual; oregoncharter.org.

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience 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.

Writers Writing — Characters Who Resonate: Practice developing characters who resonate with your reader; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Food & Drinks

Monday, April 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, April 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, April 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.

Thursday, April 4

Pint Night Supporting Street Dog Hero: $1 of every pint purchased is donated directly to Street Dog Hero; 5-7 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Ribbon Cutting for Macneish & Associates LLC: Celebrate the new insurance agency’s opening, there will be food, beverages and a raffle; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Macneish & Associates LLC, 605 NE Savannah Drive, Suite 5, Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-903-2910.

Friday, April 5

Juniper Dermatology’s new Bend location: Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location, there will be finger food, drinks and raffles; 3-5 p.m.; Juniper Dermatology, 2450 NE Mary Place, Suite 201, Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-585-7546.

Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash: For every Kiefer Magic IPA sold, $1 will be donated to the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund, which supports mental health awareness programs; 5-9 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing, 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.

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