Author Robin Wall Kimmerer will talk on Thursday at Bend High School

Live Music

Tuesday 5/14

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.

LCD Soundsystem: The rock band from Brooklyn, New York will perform; 7 p.m.; $89; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

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 5/15

Live Music at Bevel: Join us on the patio at Bevel every Wednesday night for a free live music show featuring some local talents; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd., Bend; bevelbeer.com.

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.

Central Oregon Youth Orchestra 2024 Spring Concert: This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore; 7-9 p.m.; $16 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Emily Wolfe: The rock singer-songwriter from Austin will perform; 9 p.m.; $20 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Thursday 5/16

The Buttertones with The Hayds: The Los Angeles-based cult rock band will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Chatham Rabbits & Stillhouse Junkies: The singer-songwriters and Colorado bluegrass band will perform, brought by SFF Presents; 7-9:30 p.m.; $27.50, $15 youth (17 & under); The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; sffpresents.org or 541-815-9122.

David Miller: The musician will play rock covers and originals; 8-10 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; Northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

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 Skinny Dennis: The acoustic duo will perform classic rock tunes, ‘80s indie pop, singer-songwriter stylings and original songs; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock N’ Roll: With a lineup of cast members from many of Broadway’s most popular rock musicals, Neil Berg stages the songs and shares the often unknown stories of the music; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $41 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

One Mad Man: The musician loops together multiple instruments creating backdrops accompanied by vocals; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Friday 5/17

D/L Quintet: The band features Ruthie Dineen on piano and keyboard, Andrew Lion on bass, Joel Behrman on trumpet, Luke Broadbent on guitar, Adam Carlson on drums and special guest Tom Bergeron on tenor saxaphone; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25; Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 458-600-6352.

HDCM Concert Series — Crown City String Quartet: The last concert of the season features the world premiere of “The Potion of Eleucis” by Hollywood composer and local Bend resident Chris Thomas ; 7:30-9 p.m.; $48.00 $10 student and children; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; highdesertchambermusic.com.

High Desert Horror — The Story of Ray Jackson: Clark Week Productions and the Deschutes Historical Museum team up to bring you the story of Ray Van Buren Jackson in honor of the 8 victims whose lives he brought to an untimely end; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $30; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Watkins Glen & Fractal Double Header: The local Bend jam bands will perform; 7:30-11:59 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Arts

Tuesday 5/14

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.

Thursday 5/16

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.

Friday 5/17

High Desert Horror — The Story of Ray Jackson: Clark Week Productions and the Deschutes Historical Museum team up to bring you the story of Ray Van Buren Jackson in honor of the 8 victims whose lives he brought to an untimely end; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $30; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Theater & Dance

Monday 5/13

Scottish Country Dance: A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise; beginners welcome, all footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed; 7-9 p.m.; $5; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; sofn.com or 541-388-1908.

Tuesday 5/14

Bend Ecstatic Dance: A weekly journey into free-form movement with music curation, a no-booze and no-shoes venue, no experience required, no dance instructions given; 7:45-10 p.m.; $15-$25; Boys and Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; ecstaticbend.com or 541-639-9695.

Wednesday 5/15

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.

Thursday 5/16

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: Cascades Theatrical Company will perform a stage adaption of Ken Kesey’s novel; 7:30 p.m.; $39, $35 students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Friday 5/17

The DUCC Comedy Showcase (presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club): A Comedy Club style experience in Central Oregon, showcasing local talent and occasional special guests, hosted by Eric Oren; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: Cascades Theatrical Company will perform a stage adaption of Ken Kesey’s novel; 7:30 p.m.; $39, $35 students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Comedy

Wednesday 5/15

Date my Friend (BEND PREMIERE): Six comics (wings) bring single friends and give us all the reasons why we should date them, the Oregon premiere of this popular comedy show from Chicago brought home by Bend native Clinton K. Clark; 7:30-9 p.m.; $15; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Roundabouts Improv — A Comedy Show: The Bend improv troupe will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.

Friday 5/17

The DUCC Comedy Showcase (presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club): A Comedy Club style experience in Central Oregon, showcasing local talent and occasional special guests, hosted by Eric Oren; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Books

Wednesday 5/15

In Person with Fantasy Author Shauna C. Murphy: The fantasy author will give a talk, including a reading from “Animalia,” a Q&A time, and a chance to meet and have books signed; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Thursday 5/16

Author Robin Wall Kimmerer: The bestselling author for “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and “Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses” will talk; 7-8:30 p.m.; $35; Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-383-6290.

Virtual Book Discussion — “Things We Lost to the Water”: The group will read Eric Nguyen’s novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settles in New Orleans and struggles to remain connected; noon-1 p.m.; free; virtual; cocc.edu.

Friday 5/17

“Fat Quarters: A Patchwork of Stories for Quilters” by Mary Krakow: The long-time Redmond resident, will celebrate the release of her chapbook with a book-signing; 3 p.m.; free; Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond; redmondseniors.org or 541-548-6325.

Sports & Outdoors

Monday 5/13

Bend Bike Night 2024: An evening of raffles, giveaways and activities, there will also be a bike safety cone course for kids and an interactive safe riding in roundabouts demonstration; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; free; The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend; bendoregon.gov.

Tuesday 5/14

Group Bike Ride — Mountain Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District and Blazin Saddles have partnered to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer months; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

Wednesday 5/15

Spring Kick-Off with Pollinator Pathway Bend: Hear about upcoming Pollinator Pathway events and tips on gardening with native plants; 4-6 p.m.; WinterCreek Nursery, 63405 Deschutes Market Road, Bend; pollinator-pathway.org or 541-420-0083.

Thursday 5/16

Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District have partnered with Blazin Saddles to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

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 5/14

Youth Gelli Plate Print Making Workshop: Learn how to create colorful, multi-layered, textural prints with Gelli plates, space is limited; 4:15-5:15 p.m.; free registration required; La Pine Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org.

Wednesday 5/15

Forge School Open House: Come see the learning studios in action, Forge is now enrolling middle and high school boys for the 2024/25 school year; 1:30-4 p.m.; free; Forge School Campus, 60526 Billadeau Road, Bend; forge.school or 267-234-1060.

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 5/16

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.

Friday 5/17

Page to Screen Family Movie Night — Jungle Book: Watch live-action adaptation based on a collection of stories written by English author Rudyard Kipling; 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-317-0700.

Lectures & Classes

Tuesday 5/14

Commerce & Coffee: Chat with other business owners and representatives; 8-9:30 a.m.; 10; Mosaic Community Health, 2084 NE Professional Ct., Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

From Community Secrets to Public Apology — Lessons from The High Road: Linda Tamura will share history surrounding Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway in Oregon; 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.

Organizing Your Genealogy Records Digitally & Saving Them to the Cloud: Do you have piles of genealogy files, family photos, census records, birth/marriage/death certificates in paper or digital form but are unsure of what you have and don’t have and where exactly it is?; 10:45-11:30 a.m.; free In-person attendance is free, $5 for non-members on Zoom.; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20 (behind Jake’s Diner), Bend; bendgenealogy.org.

Real Estate for Seniors: Learn about new statistics, legislation and other local real estate news from experience and local agent, Joslyn Bryant; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; free; Coffield Center, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-549-2091.

Wednesday 5/15

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.

Indigenous Artist Panel: Join a discussion with several Indigenous artists who will share their work and talk about ways Indigenous artists are keeping vibrant artistic traditions alive; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5 members receive a 20% discount; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

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.

Paramedicine Program Info Session: The session includes a program overview, structure and length, sessions are designed for students interested in COCC’s associate degree in paramedicine; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; contact selectiveadmissions@cocc.edu to sign up; Cascades Hall, Room 114, Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Scalehouse Voices Presents — “How to Start a Riot”: An artist talk with Ruth Vernotico, founder of SUS Magazine; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free, donations appreciated; OSU-Cascades Ray Hall Atrium, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; scalehouse2024.eventive.org.

”Stitch & Snicker”: Learn to embroider with Sara Weimers at this beginner class; 5-7 p.m.; $65; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com.

Thursday 5/16

Foster Care Beyond the Headlines: Learn about the data that describes the state of vulnerable children in Oregon and Central Oregon; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; $49, $29 for members; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Drive, Bend; uufco.org or 541-388-1569.

Crafts & Drafts Brewery Paint Paties: Instructors will guide through the painting process step-by-step, no experience necessary; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; letspaintclasses.art

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.

Friday 5/17

Couples Massage Classes: Connect with your sweetheart in a couples massage class with Taproot Bodywork, 2 or 4 hour classes, one couple/session; 1 p.m.; $399; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.

Ukraine vs. Russia — The Return of History with OLLI-UO: Murray A. Godfrey, associate professor of history at Central Oregon Community College, will discuss the history behind current events; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Food & Drinks

Monday 5/13

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 multimedia trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Co. 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 5/14

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

Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat with other seniors; 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.

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 5/15

2024 Trivia Night: Proceeds will benefit educators and students in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver; 6-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

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 six, 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.

Live Music at Bevel: Join us on the patio at Bevel every Wednesday night for a free live music show featuring some local talents; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd., Bend; bevelbeer.com.

Three Rivers School Pint Night: $1 from each pint sold will be donated to help support our local Three Rivers School; 11 a.m.; Sunriver Brewing Company, 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 4, Sunriver; sunriverbrewingcompany.com or 541-593-3007.

A Game of Clones — Hyland Estates: Jessica Endsworth, VP of Education at NW Wine Co., will discuss the pinot noir; 6-7 p.m.; $25 refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Thursday 5/16

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Express Employment Professionals: Open house will begin at 3 p.m. and ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., there will be food, drinks, raffles and tours; 3-6 p.m.; free, RSVP to Chris Petty at Chris.Petty2@expresspros.com; Express Employment Professionals, 296 SW Columbia St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-389-1505.

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