What’s coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, July 1-5
Published 2:00 am Monday, July 1, 2024
- The Leadbetter Band will perform on Friday at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend.
Live Music
Monday, July 1
Open Hub Singing: Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together, all voices welcome; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Todd Rundgren: The musician and songwriter from Philadelphia will perform; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $61 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Tuesday, July 2
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, July 3
Eric Leadbetter Band: The local band will perform an all-ages show; 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 Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com.
Music on the Patio: A summer series of live music performances happening every Wednesday evening on the patio by Grill on the Green; 6-8 p.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.
Family Mystic: The band from Portland will perform; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.
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.
Dadweed & Redwood Revue: The band will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $10 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
Thursday, July 4
Sound Fourth: The Cascade Horizon band and the Festival Chorus will perform a program of patriotic favorites; 3-5 p.m.; free, donations welcome; Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; cascadehorizonband.org
Munch & Music: The weekly series includes live music, food vendors, a Kids Zone, local vendors down Artisan Row and beer, wine and spirits; 5:30-9 p.m.; free; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; munchandmusic.com
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.
Arts Monday, July 1
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter has works on display; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Tuesday, July 2
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter has works on display; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Wednesday, July 3
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter has works on display; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Thursday, July 4
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter as works on display; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Friday, July 5
Anton Yakushev Designs: Hand-forged works of art in sculptural, functional and decorative forms; 4-9 p.m.; free, welcoming reception: drinks and snacks, music; Dry Canyon Forge, 37 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; yakushev.studio
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter as works on display; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Theater & Dance
Tuesday, July 2
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, July 3
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.
Friday, July 5
“The Lost Virginity Tour”: Four senior friends hit the road to visit the spots where each lost her virginity; 7:30 p.m.; $39 students & seniors $35; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.
Comedy
Monday, July 1
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.
Friday, July 5
So You Think You Got Jokes: Comedians will perform stand-up and improv and the audience will vote on who was the best; 7-8:30 p.m.; $15 general admission; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend.
Sun Sets Comedy Open Mic: A free comedy open mic every Friday, sign up 7:30 p.m., starts 8 p.m., hosted by Katy Ipock; 7:30-10 p.m.; free; Cheba Hut, 1288 SW Simpson Ave., Suite L, Bend; chebahut.com or 458-206-3411.
Books
Wednesday, July 3
Think Wild — The Beaver Den: Each month, a published research paper relating to beavers is selected to read, critically evaluate and discuss as a group, future readings are currently posted on the events page; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Bend CoWork — Downstairs Den, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend; thinkwildco.org.
Sports & Outdoors
Monday 7/1
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 7/2
Free Junior Golf Clinic: Junior golfers can learn skills; Meadow Lakes Golf Course, 300 SW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 2-4 p.m.; free; Bend; cojga.org.
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.
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.
Swordfighting practices: Historical fencing practices and competitions, beginner-friendly and promotes good martial technique, no special gear required for first few practices; 5:15-7:30 p.m.; free, first practice free, after that, $40 per month; Bend Masonic Lodge, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.
Wednesday 7/3
Bend Summer Criterium Series: The four-week series will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School; 4:50-8 p.m.; free; Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.
Bend Summer Kiddie Crit and Junior Race Series: Kid’s ages 4-8 will ride one lap on the criterium course at 4:50 p.m.-5 p.m, juniors between the ages of 9-12 will do a 20-minute criterium race; 4:50-5:25 p.m.; free; Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.
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.
Thursday, July 4
Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation Disitrict 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: 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; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.
Friday, July 5
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.
Kids & Family
Monday, July 1
Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills ages 3-5; 9:30-10 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Meet other ninja enthusiasts and build movement skills; 9 a.m.-noon; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Nano-Ninja Summer Camp: There will be climbing, performing Ninja Warrior gymnastics movements, parkour tumbling and building new friendships for little ones; 1-4 p.m.; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Tuesday, July 2
Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes ages 0-5, space is limited; 10:30-10:55 a.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Meet other ninja enthusiasts and build movement skills; 9 a.m.-noon; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Nano-Ninja Summer Camp: There will be climbing, performing Ninja Warrior gymnastics movements, parkour tumbling and building new friendships for little ones; 1-4 p.m.; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Wednesday, July 3
Baby Story Time: A gentle storytime for infant and caregiver, 0-18 months; 10:30-10:45 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5 yrs, space is limited; 9:30-9:55 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; noon-3 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
La Hora del Cuento en Español: Cuentos, canciones, y rimas para toda la familia.; 3:30-4:15 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes.; 10:30-11 a.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1080.
Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Meet other ninja enthusiasts and build movement skills; 9 a.m.-noon; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; 1-4 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.
Nano-Ninja Summer Camp: There will be climbing, performing Ninja Warrior gymnastics movements, parkour tumbling and building new friendships for little ones; 1-4 p.m.; $175; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5; 10:30-11 a.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.
Thursday, July 4
Happy Birthday, Deschutes Historical Museum: There will be new exhibits, games on the lawn and ice cream and Otter pops while supplies last; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.
Lectures & Classes
Monday, July 1
Adult Slightly Nerdy Paint Nights: Instructors will guide you through the painting process step-by-step, no experience necessary; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.
Bend Zen Meditation Group: Develop your practice with Bend Zen on Monday evenings, two 25-minute sits, walking meditation and a member-led dharma discussion; 6:45-8:30 p.m.; free; Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; bendzen.net.
Tuesday, July 2
The Basics of Fire Ecology: Join representatives from Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest to learn about the role of fire in our ecosystem and management methods; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.
Thursday, July 4
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.
Food & Drinks
Monday, July 1
Bingo Night: All ages welcome, there will be food, drinks and prizes; 5:30 p.m.; free; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-241-7184.
Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 Per Card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd, 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.
Bramble On Beer Release: The release of the Marionberry Saison, Bramble On, available exclusively on tap at the Brasserie; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
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.
Tuesday, July 2
Bingo: Have fun, win money and help a local nonprofit; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Bramble On Beer Release: The release of the Marionberry Saison, Bramble On, available exclusively on tap at the Brasserie; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat with other seniors; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.
Wednesday, July 3
Bend Farmers Market: Local farmers, ranchers and food producers will sell produce, protein and farm products; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.
Bramble On Beer Release: The release of the Marionberry Saison, Bramble On, available exclusively on tap at the Brasserie; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
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.
“Legend”ary Custom Trucker Hat Party: Come personalize your lid, just in time for summer fun, sip some cider and design your personalized hat, all kids of colors and patches available; 5-8 p.m.; Legend Cider Company, 52670 U.S. Highway 97, La Pine; facebook.com/legendcider or 541-610-3357.
Thursday, July 4
Bramble On Beer Release: The release of the Marionberry Saison, Bramble On, available exclusively on tap at the Brasserie; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
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, July 5
Aloha Fridays: Sport a Hawaiian Shirt and receive $1 off your first drink; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Bramble On Beer Release: The release of the Marionberry Saison, Bramble On, available exclusively on tap at the Brasserie; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.
Skurnik Wine Tasting: Taste Skurnik wines from around the world; 5-7 p.m.; $15; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.
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