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Arts

Thursday 4/25

“Imagine and Empower”: Join COCC students and alumni for an evening of poetry, moderated by Bola Gbadebo; 5-7 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Community College (All campuses), 2600 NW College Way, Bend; barber.cocc.edu or 541-383-7560.

Friday 4/26

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Paintbrush: There will be multiple films by different filmmakers; 7 p.m.; $30 $25 kids (plus $4 historic preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Paranormal Cirque: A creation of combined theater, circus and cabaret with a horror story twist; 7:30 p.m.$20; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; orange.cirqueitalia.com or 541-548-2711.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk: Visit the art galleries of Sisters, there will be demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues during and following the walk; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters, 222 West Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Saturday 4/27

2024 HUMP! Film Festival – Bend Oregon (21+): A curated festival of short erotic films; 7-11:30 p.m.; $15 online, plus fees; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Yarrow: There will be multiple films by different filmmakers; 7 p.m.; $30 $25 kids (plus $4 historic preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Beltane: The second annual gathering to celebrate local creatives will be on Beltane (also known as May Day), a fire festival celebrated at the midway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice; 6-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Diva Drag Brunch: Featuring Portland and local Bend favorite performers every last Saturday of the month; 11 a.m.; $25; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE 3rd Street, Bend; merctickets.com.

Last Saturday Art Walk: Afternoon Jazz at Café des Chutes featuring a monthly residency with the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio, plus artist pop-ups and art happenings; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St., Bend; theworkhousebend.com.

Paranormal Cirque: A creation of combined theater, circus and cabaret with a horror story twist; 6:30 p.m.$20; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; orange.cirqueitalia.com or 541-548-2711.

Red Bull Landing Gear Viewing Party: Videos will be screened by a panel of judges, and the winning team takes home a prize purse of $10,000; 6:30-10 p.m.; free, RSVP; River Pig Saloon, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Suite 40, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-385-6777.

Sunday 4/28

“Irish Hedgerow Tales”: William Kennedy Hornyak will give a storytelling performance of Irish history, mythology, poetry and song; 6 p.m.; $15 pay at the door or at Paypal.me/WillHornyak; Immersion Brewery Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; willhornyak.net or 541-633-7821 and 503-697-5808.

Peking Acrobats: Watch the troupe perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics; 3 p.m.; $41 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 2-4 p.m.; free open sessions free, series $117-234; Unity of Bend, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Monday 4/29

Paranormal Cirque: A creation of combined theater, circus and cabaret with a horror story twist; 7:30 p.m.; $20; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; orange.cirqueitalia.com or 541-548-2711.

Tuesday 4/30

Sprout Film Festival: The Tower Theatre, Full Access and CODSN present the Sprout Film Festival, a series of short films to highlight creatives from the ID/D community; 10 a.m.-noon and 7-9 p.m.; $6 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Wednesday 5/1

Big Sexy Movie Night — Spaceballs: There will be a burlesque performance along with a showing of the movie; 7-9 p.m.; $20 plus fees; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend or 541-678-5740.

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Submissions Deadline: The prize honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy, with the desert as both subject and setting; 11:59 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 4/25

La Rumba: There will be Latin music, dancing, food and drinks; 7:30-11 p.m.; free; HOLA! Downtown, 920 NW Bond St., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-325-6676.

Friday 4/26

Cascades 10 Festival: A festival for various one act plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $22; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Tuesdays With Morrie: Ellipse Theatre Community presents the stage adaptation of the bestselling memoir; 7-9 p.m.; $20; Westside Church, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; etcbend.org or 541-382-7504.

Saturday 4/27

Cascades 10 Festival: A festival for various one act plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $22; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Tuesdays With Morrie: Ellipse Theatre Community presents the stage adaptation of the bestselling memoir; 7-9 p.m.; $20; Partners in Care, 2611 Courtney Drive, Bend; partnersbend.org or 541-382-5882.

Sunday 4/28

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 5/1

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

Saturday 4/27

Story Time with Steve & Friends Comedy Show: Local comedians will perform and tell stories about losing their virginity; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Books

Thursday 4/25

“Moon Coastal Oregon,” by Matt Wastradowski: The Oregon-based travel writer will discuss his new book; 6:30 p.m.$5; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

“No Perfect Mothers,” by Karen Spears Zacharias: The American writer and former journalist will discuss her new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 4/25

Bird Walk: Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski will lead a spring bird walk; 9 a.m.-noon; free, RSVP; Priday Ranch, Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

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.

Saturday 4/27

Guided Forest Bath: A one-hour guided forest bathing experience to deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul; 2-3 p.m.; free registration required; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-7275.

Sunday 4/28

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.

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.

Tension Release Yoga: A class for alleviating tension, preventing sports injuries and restoring flexibility, each week focuses on a specific area of the body, all levels welcome including beginners; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Monday 4/29

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 4/30

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 5/1

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

Thursday 4/25

High School Math Contest: Approximately 180 high school students from 14 schools across Central Oregon — from Gilchrist to Mitchell to Madras — will traverse the college’s campus as they compete in five math-focused challenges; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Mini-Ninja Camp: Develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements, six-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.

Saturday 4/27

Children’s Book Drive: Drop off your gently used children’s and young adult books; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave., Bend; bendchapternsdar.com or 541-382-3940.

Nature Kids: This is an easy for kids, up to 1 mile walk, distance will vary depending on age and ability; 10:30 a.m.-noon; RSVP; Sawyer Park, 62999 O.B. Riley Road, Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-389-7275.

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.

Sunday 4/28

Día del Niño Community Fiesta: There will be piñatas, games, food and other family activities; noon-2 p.m.; free; Bend Naz, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend; bendnaz.churchcenter.com or 541-382-5496.

Wednesday 5/1

Gently-Used Puzzle Swap: Bring in gently used puzzle or puzzles to the store any time from Monday, April 22nd to Tuesday, April 30, get a voucher per puzzle to use on swap day; 5:30-6 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

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.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 4/25

Inquiry into Heritage — A Conversation with Gwendolyn Trice: From founding Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center in Joseph to curating the traveling exhibition Timber Culture, Gwendolyn Trice invites Oregonians to explore history often ignored; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $15, limited seating, reserve early; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Metolius Preserve Prescribed Burn Community Gathering: The Deschutes Land Trust is hosting a gathering for the local community to learn about its plans for a prescribed burn at Metolius Preserve; 4-5 p.m.; Camp Sherman Community Hall, 13025 Metolius River Camp Sherman, Camp Sherman; deschuteslandtrust.org.

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; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free; virtual; oregoncarepartners.com.

Volunteer with Us: Learn ways to volunteer with the Deschutes Land Trust, the organization encourages people to check out its website for more information; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of the 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.

Wildfire Home Protection Strategies: A 3-hour workshop on Reducing Wildfire Risk for Central Oregon homes, prepare for an outdoor walk around a home, weather permitting; 1-4 p.m.; free; Camp Sherman Community Hall, 13025 Forest Road 1419, Camp Sherman; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Saturday 4/27

All Out for Palestine: Peaceful protest in support of a ceasefire; noon-2 p.m.; free; Peace Corner, Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, Bend.

Gut Healing Jumpstart — Half Day Immersion: Flow Zeda of Happy Belly Healing will lead a half-day immersion to empower attendees with knowledge, wisdom and experiential practices to support gut healing; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 register online; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Know Gardens — Tea Making with Metolius Artisan Tea: Create your own special tea blend with Metolius Tea; 11 a.m.-noon; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.

Know Gardens — Tea Making with Metolius Artisan Tea: Create your own special tea blend with Metolius Tea; 4-5 p.m.; free, registration requested; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Sunday 4/28

“Cat-tastic Cookie Decorating Class”: Decorate cookies with host Heather Goss; 4-6 p.m.; $75; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave, Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com or 502-468-6084.

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; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $20 sliding scale; Unity Spiritual Community Of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Garden Fair: Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden and more; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.

Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Class: Learn Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, floral materials provided; 1-3 p.m.; $199; COCC Boyle Education Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; enrole.com or 805-886-0542.

Senator Merkley Town Hall: Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley holds a town hall every year for every county; 12:30 p.m.free; Bend Campus – Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; merkley.senate.gov or 541-383-7700.

Senator Merkley Town Hall: Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley holds a town hall every year for every county; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; free; Madras Performing Arts Center, 412 SE Buff St., Madras; merkley.senate.gov or 541-475-4327.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 2-4 p.m.; open sessions free, series $117-234; Unity of Bend, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Women Only — Intro to Welding: Students will learn about the equipment needed for MIG welding, how to correctly set the welders and how to prepare and clean the metal surfaces for successful welds; 4-6 p.m.; $129; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 4/30

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.

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.

Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary: Artist Favianna Rodriguez will discuss her artistic practice and how art can inspire, educate and help spur the imagination beyond the realms of what politics can do; 6:30-8 p.m.; $10 in-person, $5 link to the recording; Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.

Life Transitions: Provide a structure to better understand life transitions, based on Ellen’s book, “Hell in the Hallway: How to Move Gracefully Through Change into Renewed and Abundant Life.”; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-388-1569.

Wednesday 5/1

Essentials of Partner Yoga: Kids yoga facilitators will lead a class intended to reduce stress and anxiety; increase focus, concentration and self-regulation; cultivate self-acceptance for older kids, tweens and teens; 3:30-5 p.m.; $450, 20% off for BIPOC and educators; Namaspa Yoga Community, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; namaspa.com or 541-550-8550.

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.

Notice Your Nudge — Invite Growth: Weekly two-hour sessions will awaken your intuition, clarify your vision and chart steps in the direction that has nudged you all along, groups limited to eight; 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $550, for seven, two-hour, in person sessions; trade welcome; RiverBend Neighborhood, private residence, Bend; invitinggrowth.org.

The Treasure in Your Field: This five-week journey will draw upon teachings of Jesus and other mystics from various traditions as well as meditative journeys to help you embody these teachings; 2-3:30 p.m.; free donations encouraged as part of the colloquium; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-390-8244.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 4/25

Central Oregon PubTalk: A happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses; 4:30-7 p.m.; $48, $32 members; Worthy Brewing Company, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; edcoinfo.com or 541-639-4776.

Chosen Family Wines: There will be wines from the Newberg winery; 4-6 p.m.; The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

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 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.

Friday 4/26

Sunset Market and Music: There will be local vendors and live music from Strive Roots and The Rusty Frets; 4-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Saturday 4/27

Chili at the Ranch — Fundraiser Supporting Local Veteran Resilience: Support local veterans at a chili cookoff fundraiser, there will be chili judging at 12:30 p.m. and a champion will be crowned at 1:15 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, 65920 SW 61ST St., Bend; covranch.org or 541-706-9062.

Craft Closet Cleanout: There will be clothes for sale; 1-4 p.m.; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Independent Bookstore Day: First 60 customers to spend $50 can purchase an exclusive IBD tote filled with free books and gifts for $15 plus free giveaways and free popcorn all day long; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

P.E.O. Spring Faire: Goods will be available for sale with all proceeds to benefit educational projects; 9:30 a.m.-noon; free; First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend; facebook.com/bendfp or 541-382-4401.

‘Shuck It Up’ Oyster Roast: There will be oysters, brews, local live music and EarthCruiser rig tours on the patio; 2-5 p.m.; $45 Mug Club Member Discount: 10%; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Single Mingle & Speed Dating: Exclusively for those 21 and over, try out speed dating; 6-8 p.m.; $5 proceeds go to the charity of the quarter; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Sunday 4/28

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: Trivia every Sunday, prizes to win; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

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 4/29

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 Co., 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 4/30

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

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.

Ribbon Cutting & Celebration — The Giving Plate: Join us with a ribbon cutting of The Giving Plate’s new distribution center, there will be food, drinks, a raffle, food drive and facility tours; 4-7 p.m.; free; The Giving Plate Distribution Center, 1212 NE First St., Bend; business.bendchamber.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.

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 5/1

Farmer’s Market: There will be produce, meat, fish, baked goods and more in the alley and plaza; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.

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.

More than Medical Fundraising Luncheon: 100% of the funds raised at the luncheon will ensure that current and future Mosaic patients continue to have access to comprehensive care for any stage of life; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; free donations welcome; Universalist Unitarian Fellowship Of Central Oregon (UUFCO), 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; mosaicch.org or 541-385-3908.

Oregon Wine Month: May marks the official celebration of Oregon’s wine community, McMenamins will feature an Edgefield wine each week for $8.25 a glass; 5:30 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Ribbon Cutting for EarthWise Pet: Celebrate EarthWise Pet’s new Bend location, there will be refreshments provided; 1-2 p.m.; free; EarthWise Pet, 19750 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-241-9244.