Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for May 23-29

Published 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2024

GO! Do

Arts

Thursday 5/23

“Dream Boldly: The Grand AdvenChair”: A screening followed by a Q&A with the AdvenChair visionary and local Bend adventurer Geoff Babb, other members of the Grand AdvenChair, and Director Marcia Volk, there will be drinks for sale; 5:30 p.m.; $10; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Friday 5/24

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 Avenue, Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Skyliner’s Art Sale: Local artists will sell their creations over Memorial Day weekend; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; 16250 Skyliners Road, Bend; 541-390-3863.

Saturday 5/25

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.

Skyliner’s Art Sale: Local artists will sell their creations over Memorial Day weekend; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; 16250 Skyliners Road, Bend; 541-390-3863.

Voices Rising Big Sing: All voices welcome, songs taught by ear; 2-4 p.m.; $15 — $30 Suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds); Larkspur Community Center Event Room, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; bendparksandrec.org.

Zine Making Workshop: 2024 PMRCAA resident artist Atif Akin will lead a one-day zine making workshop, participants will use collage, print and use saddle stitch binding to create their zines; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $20; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Sunday 5/26

Skyliner’s Art Sale: Local artists will sell their creations over Memorial Day weekend; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free 16250 Skyliners Road, Bend; 541-390-3863.

Monday 5/27

Skyliner’s Art Sale: Local artists will sell their creations over Memorial Day weekend; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; 16250 Skyliners Road, Bend; 541-390-3863.

Tuesday 5/28

“Dream Boldly — The Grand AdvenChair”: Local Bend adventurer Geoff Babb, a survivor of two strokes, takes years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair, culminating in a 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Wednesday 5/29

Free screening of documentary film “Israelism”: Join Jewish Voice for Peace Bend for a free screening of “Israelism” and a panel discussion (The Environmental Center is not affiliated with this event); 6:30-9 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; kinema.com.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 5/23

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.

“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 5/24

Model Citizens — After Hours: A night of cabaret with a speakeasy touch, you must have a password to buy a ticket, reach out to any Model Citizen to get the password; 9-11 p.m.; $25; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

“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.

Spring! An Evening of Dance: Features new works by local choreographers and dancers from Velocity Dance Theatre, Central Oregon Ballet, Jazz Dance Collective, guest artist Rosie Sharkey and others, presented by Bend Dance Project; 7 p.m.; $23; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Saturday 5/25

Dances of Universal Peace: Join a circle of open hearts celebrating the Paths to Peace: the Dances of Universal Peace; 7-8:30 p.m.; $5-$20, no one turned away; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend or 541-330-3760.

“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.

Sunday 5/26

“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”: Cascades Theatrical Company will perform a stage adaption of Ken Kesey’s novel; 2 p.m.; $39, $35 students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 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.

Monday 5/27

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 5/28

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 5/29

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 5/23

An Oregon Comedy Showcase: An Oregon comedy showcase featuring Nick Meier, Nic Lanier, Eleanore Ryan and freeway Farrell; 7:30-11 p.m.; free, RSVP; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday 5/24

Comedian Jordan Cerminara: The co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show creates diverse humor near Portland, and recently recorded his debut album; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Saturday 5/25

Bend Institute Of Comedy — Improv Grand Prix: Local comedians will perform at the inaugural improv comedy competition; 7:30-9:15 p.m.; $22 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Monday 5/27

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Watch local comedians perform; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wednesday 5/29

The Roundabouts Improv — A Comedy Show: The Bend improv troupe will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-388-8331.

Books

Thursday 5/23

Book launch — “Sami’s Smile”: Celebrate local art teacher Sarah Swoffer’s newest book; 5:30-6 p.m.; free; Wild Child, 680 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 1003, Bend; 541-797-6857.

“The Last Stargazers,” by Emily Levesque: There will be stargazing with the author and wine and snacks; 6:30 p.m.; $5; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

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.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 5/23

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.

Friday 5/24

Closing Weekend 2024: There will be skiing, riding, a pond skimming competition, live music; 8:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Santiam Wagon Road Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson to explore the 150-year old Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve; 10 a.m.-noon; Whychus Canyon Preserve, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Saturday 5/25

Closing Weekend 2024: There will be skiing, riding, a pond skimming competition, live music; 8:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Forest Bathing: A forest bathing walk starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation; 1-3 p.m.; $35; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com.

Sunday 5/26

Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships: 100 registered skimmers will attempt to make it across the pond without wiping out; 11 a.m.; $40 event entry; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Bend Butte Babes: Hike with the group, all ages, all activity levels; 11 a.m.; free; Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park trailhead, Bend; facebook.com/groups/bendbuttebabes.

Closing Weekend 2024: There will be skiing, riding, a pond skimming competition, live music; 8:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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.

Tuesday 5/28

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.

La Pine BeaverHOOD planting: This is two-day project to plant beaver habitat; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, RSVP; La Pine State Park, Bench Leg Drive, La Pine; thinkwildco.org.

Wednesday 5/29

La Pine BeaverHOOD planting: This is two-day project to plant beaver habitat; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, RSVP; La Pine State Park, Bench Leg Drive, La Pine; thinkwildco.org.

Plant Hike: The Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright will lead a spring hike to learn about the plants of the Metolius Preserve; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Kids & Family

Thursday 5/23

Bigs & Littles Sunshine Class: Introduce your little one to the world of art with our Bigs & Littles classes; 10:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m.; $20; Let’s Paint, LLC., 63320 Stonewood Drive, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.

Book Launch — Sami’s Smile: Celebrate local art teacher Sarah Swoffer’s newest book; 5:30-6 p.m.; free; Wild Child, 680 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 1003, Bend; 541-797-6857.

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 5/24

Exhibition Opening — Kids Curate: This year the Neighborhood and Dual Immersion 4th graders at Bear Creek Elementary School focused on water and its importance to the many people, animals and plants of the High Desert; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free with museum admission; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Saturday 5/25

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., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Monday 5/27

We Are Remembering — Not Just A Number: A continuous reading of the name, age, hometown and state of every U.S. service person killed in Afghanistan since 2001 and in Iraq since 2003; 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; free; Troy Field, Bond and Louisiana St., Bend; weareremembering.com or 541-310-0701.

Wednesday 5/29

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 5/23

EcoNIDRA — Where Yoga Nidra Meets Nature Connection: A blend of yoga nidra and forest therapy; 7-8 p.m.; $22; Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; rootedpresence.com.

Riverside Yoga + Wine Event: After a one-hour outdoor yoga practice, there will be a wine hour after at Va Piano Tasting Room in the Old Mill District, all levels welcome; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free $35; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 Powerhouse Dr., Ste 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

The Shared Experience: Central Oregon’s forum for educators to share their ideas and highlight innovative solutions to the challenges faced in education; 6-9 p.m.; $5-$35 suggested donation; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; innovate4ed.org or 541-410-5866.

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.

Wine Workshop Series — Mini Tour de France: Explore Champagne, Beaujolais and the Rhone Valley in this wine educational class with tastings.; 6-7 p.m.; $25, refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Saturday 5/25

2024 Deschutes Historical Museum Heritage Walking Tours: Discover what early Bend was like through its architecture and the people who lived here; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $15 reservations required; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-389-1813.

All Out for Palestine: Central Oregon for a free Palestine (COFP) will protest to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, this is a peaceful protest in solidarity with Palestine; noon-2 p.m.; free; Peace Corner, Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, Bend.

Forest Bathing: A forest bathing walk starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation; 1-3 p.m.; $35; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com.

Zine Making Workshop: 2024 PMRCAA resident artist Atif Akin will lead a one-day zine making workshop, participants will use collage, print and use saddle stitch binding to create their zines; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $20; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Sunday 5/26

Free Outdoor Yoga Event: Come kick off our outdoor summer yoga season by joining us for our free event; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Monday 5/27

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 5/28

A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Barns: Washington State Architectural Historian and barn expert Michael Houser will talk through the history of barns in the Pacific Northwest; 7 p.m.; free with registration; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Breathwork: Jon Paul Crimi will lead the event with double-gong sound healing; 7-8 p.m.; $45; River House convention Center, 2850 NW. Rippling River Court, Bend; breathewithjp.com or 310-625-6751.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

“Shark Heart” in Real Life — The Science of Studying Sharks: Learn about sharks and current research with Alexandra McInturf of the Big Fish Lab at Oregon State University; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 5/29

7 Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Bath For Wellness And Balance: A relaxing sound bath from seven crystal singing bowls to promote wellness and balance; 6:30-8 p.m.; $30, $22 early bird special; Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Suite 202, Bend; naturesbling.com or 541-640-0888.

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.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

“Shark Heart” in Real Life — The Science of Studying Sharks: Learn about sharks and current research with Alexandra McInturf, research associate in the Big Fish Lab at Oregon State University; noon-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

What’s Brewing — Finding Common Ground in an Election Season: A discussion with the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center highlighting their 2023 study of the issue, and a deeper dive into the implications for our community; 5-7:30 p.m.; $40, $25 for members; Tetherow Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-388-2582.

Wine and Paint Night: Hosted by Kristen of Chalked Creative, price includes one glass of wine and all painting supplies; 7-9 p.m.; $48, 20% gratuity added at event; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 5/23

Dining Through The Decades — 1970s: There will be a curated 5-course menu inspired by ‘70s, with Deschutes Brewery’s beer pairings, benefiting KIDS Center of Bend; 6-8 p.m.; $95 inclusive of gratuity; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-389-3111.

May 2024 EDCO’s 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 for members; Worthy Brewing Co., 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; edcoinfo.com or 541-639-4776.

May Green Drinks: The Environmental Center and host Kobold Brewing will talk sustainability at the social gathering, there will be appetizers and beverages; 5-7 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing — The Lair, 1043 NW Bond St., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-508-5410.

Riverside Yoga + Wine Event: After a one-hour outdoor yoga practice, there will be a wine hour after at Va Piano Tasting Room in the Old Mill District, all levels welcome; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $35; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 Powerhouse Dr., Ste 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Staglin Wine Dinner: A wine dinner featuring selections from Staglin’s esteemed collection, paired with delectable dishes, a portion of the proceeds will support the One Mind Foundation; 6-8 p.m.; $250; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

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 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.

League of Women Voters Silent Auction: The League of Women Voters Deschutes County is holding a silent auction fundraiser to support its 2024 Get Out the Vote campaign, there will be food, art, jewelry, experiences and local services; 4-7 p.m.; $25; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; lwvdeschutes.org or 541-633-7821.

Friday 5/24

Boneyard & Friends — Altamont Beer Works: The California brewery will have beers on tap at the Bend taproom; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; facebook.com/boneyardbeer or 541-241-7184.

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.

Saturday 5/25

Bend Bev Fest: There will be cider, kombucha, hard tea, coffee, canned cocktails, CBD elixirs, beer, sparkling wine, energy drinks, mead and live music; 1-6 p.m.; $15; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Diva Drag Brunch: Featuring drag performers from Portland along with Bend favorites; 11 a.m.; $25; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE 3rd Street, Bend; campfirehotel.com.

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.

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 5/26

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 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.

Monday 5/27

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.

Tuesday 5/28

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.

Wednesday 5/29

Biz & Bevs: A time for people to gather, network and hear from a rotating venue hosts and nonprofit features, there will be food and drinks; 5-7:30 p.m.; $10 free to Chamber members; Kernutt Stokes LLC, 1777 SW Chandler Ave., Suite 280, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-388-2582.

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.

Trivia Night: Shrek-themed trivia with prizes; 6:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

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