Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for July 4-10

Published 3:30 pm Tuesday, July 2, 2024

By The Bulletin

: Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play will host Ninja Night on Saturday.

Arts

Friday 7/5

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.

Theater & Dance

Friday 7/5

“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.

Serving Country: Performers will be serving up some country flair acts with a burlesque twist; 8-10 p.m.; $25 online; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend; facebook.com/bunkandbrew.

Saturday 7/6

Free Community Square Dance Party: There will be square dancing to rock and modern country music plus a barbecue, all welcome, instruction provided; 5-7 p.m.; free; Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; centraloregoncouncil.org or 619-957-0732.

Shrek Rave: Shrek costumes are encouraged at this 18 and over event; 9 p.m.; $15; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-408-4329.

Sunday 7/7

“The Lost Virginity Tour”: Four senior friends hit the road to visit the spots where each lost her virginity; 2 p.m.; $39 students & seniors $35; Cascades Theatre, 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.

Tuesday 7/9

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 7/10

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

Friday 7/5

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.

Monday 7/8

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.

Improv For Life — Comedy Workshop for Stage & Life: Renny Temple will lead the improv comedy workshop; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $159; Chandler Lab — Central Oregon Community College, 1027 NW Trenton Ave., Bend; enrole.com.

Wednesday 7/10

Clayton Smith — Guns For Jesus: The stand-up comedian will perform and talk about his upbringing in a small Arizona town that loves God and guns; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $18 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Books

Monday 7/8

“Lady Tan’s Circle of Women,” by Lisa See: The New York Times bestselling author will talk about her new book; 6:30 p.m.; $10; Westside Community Center, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com.

Tuesday 7/9

The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea: The group will discuss “Mott Street,” by Ava Chin; 1-2 p.m.; Suttle Tea, 450 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Wednesday 7/10

Graphic Novel Book Club: The group will discuss “Stargazing,” by Jen Wang; 1-2 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 7/4

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: 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 7/5

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.

Saturday 7/6

Sunday 7/7

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/bendbuttebabes.

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.

Paddle Strong: Blending fitness and yoga, this class offers a low-impact and full body workout; 10-11 a.m.; $40; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; fareharbor.com or 503-888-5624.

Monday 7/8

Tuesday 7/9

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.

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 7/10

5K Trail Tour: About 5K on local trails with fun women at a relaxed pace; 6 p.m.; $60 for two runs; Bend Trails, Bond and Wall, Bend; ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com or 503-481-0595.

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: Kids ages 4-8 will ride one lap on the criterium course at 4:50 p.m.-5:00 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.

Kids & Family

Thursday 7/4

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.

Saturday 7/6

Ian and the Oopsies Family Concert: A family-oriented music performance, locally grown songs for learnin’, groovin’ and singin’ along; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org

Storytime with Sloth: There will be 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 7/8

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Meet other ninja enthusiasts and build movement skills; 1-4 p.m.; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids Yoga Summer Camp: Led by experienced kids yoga instructors, the specifically designed yoga sessions will enhance children’s flexibility, build their strength, and improve their balance and coordination; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $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; 9 a.m.-noon; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 7/9

Wednesday 7/10

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.

Nano-Ninja Summer Camp: There will be climbing, performing Ninja Warrior gymnastics movements, parkour tumbling and building new friendships for little ones; 9 a.m.-noon.; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 7/4

Deschutes Historical Museum 4th of July free Day: The Deschutes Historical Museum offers free admission on 4th of July to celebrate the holiday as well as the 44th anniversary of the museum, which opened on July 4, 1980; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-382-4754.

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.

Sunday 7/7

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.

Monday 7/8

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 7/9

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 7/10

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.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 7/4

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.

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.

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 7/5

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.

Saturday 7/6

Berry Fest — Purchase Hardy Berry Plants & Fresh Oregon Berries: Buy plants & freshly picked Oregon berries July 6 through July 14; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market , 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 541-323-0160.

CROP Farmers Markets: There will be vendors every Saturday through the end of September; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Stryker Park, 453 NE Third St., Prineville; cropfarmersmarket.org or 541-447-1209.

Sunriver Saturday Market: A boutique market with vendors offering produce, bread, sweet treats, cheese, meats, beverages, and arts and crafts; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver; sunriverchamber.com or 541-593-8149.

Sunday 7/7

9th Street Village Makers Market: Shop local crafts, farm-raised items and handmade treats at the monthly Makers Market while enjoying craft beer and food carts, there will be a “Bluegrass Jam Circle” starting at 3 p.m.; noon-4 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Amour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.

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.

Sisters Farmers Market: Local farmers and food producers will sell produce, protein and farm products; 10 a.m.; free; Fir Street Park, East Main Street and Fir Street, Sisters; seedtotableoregon.org.

Monday 7/8

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 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 7/9

Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat with other Seniors; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Highway, 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 7/10

Gorilla Wine Company Tasting: Taste Gorilla Wine Company’s Italian wines; 5-7 p.m.; $20; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

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.

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.