Live Music

Monday 5/27

Local’s Day + Live Music with Spencer Marlyn: Happy hour — $1 off drinks — all day and the singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Open Mic: Listen to local performers every Monday; 6-8 p.m.; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bunkandbrew or 458-202-1090.

Tuesday 5/28

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.

Sarah McLachlan — Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour: The Canadian singer-songwriter will perform; 6:30 p.m.; $63.70 plus fees; 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.

Jessi O and the Muchness: The alternative band will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Wednesday 5/29

Use’ta Do: The local roots-country and bluegrass band will perform; 6 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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.

Acoustic Open Mic: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc every Wednesday; 7-8 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Greyhounds: The trio from Austin will perform; 8-11:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Thursday 5/30

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.

Them-N-J: The rock cover band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Live Music with Tony Buckman: The former professional rodeo cowboy and the subject of an independent documentary film, “An American Cowboy,” will perform covers and original music; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

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.

Zepparella: The woman-led Zeppelin-tribute band will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $29 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

High Step Society & Free Creatures: The trio will perform for this dancing event; 8-11:59 p.m.; $25 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday 5/31

Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser: There will be locally sourced food and wine, live music and hear from current Heart of Oregon youth and alumni; 5-9 p.m.; $150; Tetherow Resort, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; F2F2024.givesmart.com or 541-633-7834.

Precious Byrd: The band will perform a concert benefiting the student food bank, there will be food carts available, bring a blanket or chair for the lawn; 6-8 p.m.; free, $10 suggested donation to the student food bank; Central Oregon Community College Mazama Field, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Marren Morris: The singer-songwriter from Arlington, Texas will perform; 6:30 p.m.; $79 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

BENDing Strings — Pacific Northwest Rock Night: Three Oregon bands will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $15 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Lust For Lana — Lana Del Rey Dance Night: Dance to Lana Del Rey music, coquette attire encouraged; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; $20; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Arts

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

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.

Thursday 5/30

High Step Society & Free Creatures: The trio will perform for this dancing event; 8-11:59 p.m.; $25.00 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Friday 5/31

“A Night with the Girls — A Golden Girls Parody”: Sunriver Stars Community Theater presents the comedy with pre-show comedian, costume contest on Saturday, photo booth, cheesecake raffle; 7-9 p.m.; $20, $15 children, $20 adult; The Door Three Rivers, 56885 Enterprise Drive, Bend; sunriverstars.org or 541-593-7445.

Comedy

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.

Friday 5/31

So You Think You Got Jokes: An interactive comedy competition with two rounds of humor, the audience is the judge; 7-8:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend or 541-678-5740.

Books

Thursday 5/30

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, Bend; cocc.edu.

Sports & Outdoors

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.

Thursday 5/30

Geology Hike: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb to learn about the geology and hydrology of the Metolius River; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Metolius River Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.

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 5/31

“Play On!” Pickleball Tournament: Play pickleball in a round-robin format in multiple divisions; noon; $77.50 for two events; Fort Rock Park Pickleball Complex, 57515 E. Cascade Road, Bend; sunrivermusic.org or 541-593-5707.

Kids & Family

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.

Thursday 5/30

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 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.

Thursday 5/30

Open Studio: Printmaker Rosa Valladeres, multimedia artist Jennifer Rabin and multidisciplinary artist Atif Akin will talk about what they have accomplished during their residency; 4-6 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

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 5/31

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.; $250 two hours, $400 four hours; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.

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.

Food & Drinks

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.

Thursday 5/30

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.

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.

Wine Workshop Series — Regenerative Agriculture: Jessica Cortell, vineyard manager and owner/winemaker of Cortell Collection, will discuss organic, biodynamic and regenerative farming; 6-7 p.m.; $25, refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Friday 5/31

Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser: There will be locally sourced food and wine, live music and hear from current Heart of Oregon youth and alumni; 5-9 p.m.; $150; Tetherow Resort, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; F2F2024.givesmart.com or 541-633-7834.

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