Live Music

Monday 4/8

Facet: The shoegaze band will perform; 8 p.m.; $10 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Tuesday 4/9

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.

Wednesday 4/10

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.

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.

Skillethead: The Central Oregon bluegrass band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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.

John Scofield Trio: The musician from Ohio will perform jazz, funk, blues, soul and rock; 8 p.m.; $45 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Thursday 4/11

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.

The Hipocrats & Cross-Eyed Possum: The Americana, folk and blues bands will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com

Live Solo Saxophone with Carson Hackbart: The musician will perform jazzy instrumentals, jazz standards, R&B, Latin, pop and reggae with a full band sound from backing tracks; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Gene Rogers: Frontman for the HWY 97 Band will perform solo; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; Northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Friday 4/12

Wolfe House records Album Release Party: Celebrate the release of their first showcase album with Dive Bar Theology, a project played by the core team within Wolfe House; 7-11:30 p.m.; $12 online, $15 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Unity Event Jazz Concert Series: The band of jazz musicians will perform; 7-9 p.m.; $25; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-513-1997.

HDCM Concert Series — SAKURA Cello Quintet: The cello quintet will make their Central Oregon debut; 7:30-9 p.m.; $48 general admission, $10 student/child; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; highdesertchambermusic.com or 541-306-3988.

Pigs on the Wing — A Pink Floyd Retrospective: The 2024 tour, “A Pink Floyd Retrospective,” will feature a curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into two distinct sets; 8-11 p.m.; $34 plus $4 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Arts

Tuesday 4/9

Behind the Scenes with a Professional Puppeteer: Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC), in partnership with the Tower Theatre, will offer a puppetry workshop with DLUX Puppets that take you behind the scenes of this award-winning group; 4:15-5:15 p.m.; free, registration required, suggested donation $10-$25; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; uufco.org or 541-385-3908.

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.

Writers Working — How to Shout About Your Work: How to shout about your work (without losing your voice), plan a marketing approach; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 4/10

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 6-8 p.m.; free open sessions free, series $117-234; Central Oregon Collective, 62070 SE 27th St., Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Thursday 4/11

The Greenlight Guild: A Central Oregon filmmakers’ meetup for anyone interested in or currently working in the film industry; 6-9 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Theater & Dance

Tuesday 4/9

DLUX Puppets: A musical adaptation with actors, high-quality puppetry and digitally projected scenery the whole family will enjoy; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; $26 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Wednesday 4/10

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 4/12

Tropical Latin Dance Party: Get a taste of Latin culture through tropical music and dancing; 8-11:59 p.m.; $10 online, door $15, VIP $20; The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-325-6676.

Women in Jeopardy: The Deschutes Theatre Company will perform the murder mystery comedy about three women, one of whom may be dating a serial killer dentist; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25 online, $27 at the door; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; deschutestheatre.com or 541-389-7275.

Comedy

Wednesday 4/10

Out Of Thin Air: There will be interactive, unscripted comedy and creativity from one of Bend’s own improv troupes; 7-11 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Sports & Outdoors

Monday 4/8

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 4/9

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.

Think Wild Trivia Night: Test your knowledge of Central Oregon’s wildlife, outdoors and conservation to win great prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free raffle tickets can be purchased with cash or via Venmo; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; tockify.com or 541-668-1815.

Thursday 4/11

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 4/9

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 4/10

Family Game Night with Modern Games: Explore fun, new, garden-themed 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.

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.

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 4/11

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 4/8

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, Bend; oregoncharter.org.

Recycled Materials Bag Sewing Party: Bring sewing machine, scissors, pins, ruler, chalk and cutting mat, fabric and patterns will be provided; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Spring Reset — Blossom into Your Best Self: A professional wellbeing and mindset coach will lead through a visualization exercise to clarify your intentions; 6-7:30 p.m.; $25; Hanai, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; coaching-x.com/events.

Tuesday 4/9

A Young Writers Workshop: Each 75-minute writing session will be based on a writing genre ages 13-17; 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Email Robin at robinduncan5@gmail.com for pricing; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

An Evening with Author TJ Klune: The fantasy fiction author will share his story of being queer and neurodiverse while coming of age in rural Oregon, Klune believes it’s important to have accurate queer representation in stories; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.

DNA Basics: Learn DNA Basics with Beth Taylor and a basic understanding of Ancestry DNA with Crista Cowan; their two RootsTech 2023 videos will be shown with a discussion after each video; 10-11:30 a.m.; free, must register for in-person or Zoom; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20 (behind Jake’s Diner), Bend; bendgenealogy.org or 541-317-9553.

Hormones, Fatigue + Belly Fat: The lecture will focus on the underlying reasons that men and women struggle with inflammation; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, RSVP; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Lunch & Learn — Healthy Feet: Learn how to keep your feet pain free, bring a brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are provided; noon-1:30 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-388-1133.

Secretary of State Democratic Primary Forum: Candidates Brent Barker, Dennis Linthicum and Tim McCloud will talk, moderated by The Bulletin; 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.; free; YouTube, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Writers Working — How to Shout About Your Work: How to shout about your work (without losing your voice), plan a marketing approach; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 4/10

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.

Thursday 4/11

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.

YP Expert Lab — Grow Your Understanding of Yourself & Others Using PDP: Join Sarah Olbekson, senior HR business partner at Skanska USA, to learn how Professional DynaMetric Programs can improve professional success; 4:30-6 p.m.; $25, free for YP passport holders; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-8436.

Friday 4/12

Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Webinar: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar about a positive approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care; 9-11 a.m.; free; virtual; oregoncarepartners.com.

Food & Drinks

Monday 4/8

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.

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.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Tuesday 4/9

Bingo: Play and win cash and support a local nonprofit organization; 6-8 p.m.; $1-$5 for cards; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

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

Ribbon Cutting for Sherwin Williams: There will be food and giveaways; 3-5 p.m.; free; Sherwin Williams, 2620 NE Highway 20, Suite 230, Bend; bendchamber.org or 541-678-6774.

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 4/10

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.

HOPS — Historic Photographs of the Oregon Hopscape: Learn about the importance of hops in Oregon’s agricultural landscape; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Thursday 4/11

Beer & Cookie Tasting: There will be samples of a few of Cascade Lakes Brewing’s brews and some play time in the cat lounge; 5-7 p.m.; $20; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Suite 102, Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com

Biz & Bevs: Join the Bend business community to network and hear from other owners and representatives; 4:30-6 p.m.; $10, free to chamber members; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-8436.

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.

Thursday Trivia: There will 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.

Friday 4/12

Firkin Friday: Brewers concoct new cask ales designed exclusively for The Brasserie; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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