What’s coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, July 13-19

Published 2:00 am Saturday, July 13, 2024

By The Bulletin staff

: The Sisters Farmers Market is on Sunday at Fir Street Park.

Live Music

Saturday 7/13

Live Music with Superball: The band will perform an all-ages show; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Sunday 7/14

The Hwy 97 Band: The local band will perform; 1-3 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

Open Mic Night: Open mic every Sunday; 4-7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Raise the Baton — The Elements of Music fundraising party: Sunriver Music Festival’s fundraiser party raises funds for the Young Artists Scholarships and the festival’s concerts, there will be performances by Young Artists Scholarship musicians; 5-8:30 p.m.; $100 per person; $800 for full table of 8; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; sunrivermusic.org or 541-593-9310.

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

Clive Carroll: The UK guitarist will perform; 7 p.m.; $25; Sunday Guitars, 759 NE Greenwood Ave., Suite 1, Bend; sundayguitars.com or 541-323-2332.

An Evening With The Avett Brothers: The folk-rock band from North Carolina will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $67.20 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin-Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Quasi with Ribbon Stage: The Pacific Northwest rock band will perform; 9 p.m.; $18 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Monday 7/15

Joel Chadd: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com or 541-638-7001.

Tuesday 7/16

Tree-Mendous Victory Party: Celebrate a legal victory that preserved large and mature trees across 7 million acres of Oregon and Washington’s eastside forests with live reggae from Rubbah Tree and many tree-themed activities; 5-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; centraloregonlandwatch.org or 541-639-4776.

Open Mic Night: Mainly music open mic, but spoken word is also welcome, sign-up starts at 5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Umphrey’s McGee vs. Blues Traveler: The bands from Indiana and New Jersey will perform; 6:30 p.m.; $39 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.

Tophouse: The folk group from Nashville will perform; 8-11:59 p.m.; $17 online, $22 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Wednesday 7/17

HDCM Pop-up Concert — John Fawcett: The Spotlight Chamber Players alumni violinist will perform after receiving his master’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music this year; 2-2:30 p.m.; free; Center Plaza at the Old Mill District, 545 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; highdesertchambermusic.com.

The Brothers Reed: The singer-songwriter 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 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.

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.

Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mary Eliza: The country band will perform; 7 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Mellow Wednesday Open Mic and Acoustic Jam: Hosted by Derek Michael Marc every Wednesday; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers: The country-punk outfit from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, will perform; 7 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Thursday 7/18

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.

Chained to Stone: The 90s rock tribute band will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Stick Figure: The reggae and dub band based in Southern California will perform; 6 p.m.; $52 plus fees; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Live Music with Rob Gregerson: A one-man band of the modern age, using acoustic instruments and electronic looping, creating both original and familiar sounds; 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.

Friday 7/19

Karaoke with Miss Mindy: Sing your favorite songs, hosted by Miss Mindy; 7-9 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Arts

Friday 7/19

Establishing Your Writing Practice: A course for beginning writers to help them create and maintain a writing practice; noon-2 p.m.; Virtual; deschuteslibrary.org.

Theater & Dance

Saturday 7/13

“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.

Salsa Dancing: First a dance lesson with Emanuel Colombo (no experience or partner necessary) then salsa dancing with beats from DJ Bello; 6-8:30 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Sunday 7/14

“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 7/16

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 7/17

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.

Friday 7/19

Sunriver Stars Presents “Death of a Salesman”: “Death of a Salesman” tells the tragedy of Willy Loman — an everyday, aging, traveling salesman — as he struggles for success in search of the dying promise of the American Dream; 7:30-10 p.m.; $20 adult, $15 children 12 and under; Unity Spiritual Community, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; sunriverstars.org.

Comedy

Monday 7/15

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.

Thursday 7/18

Comedian Tyler Boeh: The stand-up comedian will perform, featuring Eric Oren; 7:30-10 p.m.; $20; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Friday 7/19

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.

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

Saturday 7/13

The Library Book Club: The group will discuss “Romantic Comedy,” by Curtis Sittenfeld.; 11 a.m.-noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Marie Bostwick Meet & Greet and Signing: The bestselling author who lives in Oregon will be at the bookstore to chat and sign books; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Mary Krakow Meet & Greet and Signing: The author and short fiction writer will be at the bookstore to chat; 2:30-4 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Wednesday 7/17

Larkspur Library Book Club: The group will discuss “Shutter,” by Ramona Emerson; 10-11 a.m.; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Thursday 7/18

“Prineville — Past and Present”: Historian Steve Lent will discuss his new book on Prineville’s rich history through a blend of vintage and contemporary images; 6-7 p.m.; free; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St., Prineville; crookcountyhistorycenter.org or 541-447-3715.

Sports & Outdoors

Saturday 7/13

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.

Sunday 7/14

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.

Nature Journaling: Join Kolby Kirk for a morning of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring nature; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Whychus Canyon Preserve, Off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.

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.

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.

Monday 7/15

Tuesday 7/16

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.

Guided Canoeing: Paddle on a Cascade lake with a naturalist guide from Wanderlust Tours, sponsored by the Deschutes Public Library; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 7/17

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 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.

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.; Metolius Preserve, Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Thursday 7/18

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.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Meet other ninja enthusiasts and build movement skills; 9 a.m.-noon; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Ninja Elite Summer Camp: A high-energy sports camp specifically crafted with Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits and team games; 1-4 p.m.; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free, optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Trail Towns — Cultivating Community through Hiking: Trail tourism expert Amy Camp will discuss how trail towns like Bend can leverage long-distance trails like the Pacific Crest Trail; 4-5:30 p.m.; free; Zoom; intentionalhiking.com.

Friday 7/19

Kids & Family

Saturday 7/13

East Bend: Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5; 9:30-9:55 a.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

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.

Sunday 7/14

The Magic of Food Dehydration with School of Ranch: Get kids to eat their veggies by dehydrating food; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Monday 7/15

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.

Tuesday 7/16

Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5; 10:30-10:55 a.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Let’s Paint – Sunshine: Paint a sun while learning about color theory along the way; 3-4:30 p.m.; $45; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-388-2283.

Wednesday 7/17

Baby Story Time: A gentle story time 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; 9:30-9:55 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

La Hora del Cuento en Espanol: 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.

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.

Summer with the Library: Celebrate summer with the library and community partners, there will be food, prizes, books and games; 5-7 p.m.; Kiwanis Park, 800 SE Centennial St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

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.

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.

Thursday 7/18

Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5; 9:30-10 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Friday 7/19

Lectures & Classes

Saturday 7/13

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.

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.

Hiking Oregon — William Sullivan: The Oregonian and photographer will show photos and talk about his hikes around the state; 5-6 p.m.; free, register at by emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com; Sunriver Books & Music, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; sunriverbooks.com or 541-593-2525.

Sunday 7/14

Clive Carroll Masterclass: The UK guitarist will lead a masterclass; 2 p.m.; Sunday Guitars, 759 NE Greenwood Ave., Suite 1, Bend; sundayguitars.com or 541-323-2332.

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.

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 7/15

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 7/16

Lunch & Learn Speaker Series: A presentation during the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s community dining program; 11:30 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com.

Paint Night: Jennie Thom of Bright Life Creative Studio LLC will lead in a step-by-step painting class; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $49; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wednesday 7/17

Bend’s Fire History: Examine significant local fires in the Bend area, both wildland and structural, with retired Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Howe; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-639-4776.

Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breathe, 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.

Música e Instrumentos Tradicionales de Latinoamérica: Aprende sobre las tradiciones musicales e instrumentos de Latinoamérica; 6-7 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Traditional Music and Instruments of Latin America: Chilean musician and professor at Lewis & Clark College, Freddy O. Vilches, PhD, will talk about the musical traditions and instruments of Latin America; 1-2 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Thursday 7/18

Explore Your Windows Laptop: Learn to efficiently use your Windows Laptop; 10-11 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Downtown Bend: Technology Troubleshooting: Get help with your technology problems and questions; 1:30-3 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience 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 7/19

Radiance Revival Immersion: Immerse in a weekend of dance, yoga, empowerment practices, ritual and community gathering of women, VIP seat at a Indian Music & Dance Concert available; 6:30-8:45 p.m.; $150-$300 sliding scale; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; templetribalfusion.com

Food & Drinks

Saturday 7/13

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.

Sunday 7/14

Berry Fest — Purchase Hardy Berry Plants & Fresh Oregon Berries: Buy plants and freshly picked Oregon berries July 6 through July 14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 541-323-0160.

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 p.m.; free; Fir Street Park, East Main Street and Fir Street, Sisters; seedtotableoregon.org.

Monday 7/15

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.

Grand Getaway Vacation Raffle: Winner chooses one vacation package (airfare not included), Quota is an all-volunteer nonprofit serving Central Oregon residents with hearing loss or communication impairments; 5 p.m.; $25 per ticket; Petrosa Community Center, 3749 NE Petrosa Ave., Bend; quotaofcentraloregon.org or 541-508-5668.

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.

Vinyl Night: Listen to vinyl records at the brewpub; 5-8 p.m.; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Tuesday 7/16

Bingo: Have fun, win money and help out a local nonprofit; 6-8 p.m.; free; 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.

Happy Hour in the Garden: This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities, no experience or tools required, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer; 4-6 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Tea and Book Pairing: Taste a variety of summer teas that match up with new books, registration required; 1-2 p.m.; Suttle Tea, 450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Tree-Mendous Victory Party: Celebrate a legal victory that preserved large and mature trees across 7 million acres of Oregon’s and Washington’s eastside forests with live reggae from Rubbah Tree and many tree-themed activities; 5-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; centraloregonlandwatch.org or 541-639-4776.

Women Tasting Flights — Day Wines: Two flights of three wines with two food pairings and a special guest presenter — a monthly group of women connecting with wine and one another; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $66 includes gratuity; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-7238.

Wednesday 7/17

Bend’s Fire History: Examine significant local fires, both wildland and structural; 6-7 p.m.; Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

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 Rd., Bend; bevelbeer.com.

Ribbon Cutting for The Newberry Hotel: The Newberry, Tapestry is Hilton’s lifestyle brand and will be focused on representing Bend and all the activities it has to offer, there will be appetizers, drinks and live music at the ceremony; 4-6 p.m.; free; Hilton, The Newberry Hotel, 300 NW Franklin Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Thursday 7/18

Commerce & Coffee: Come extend your professional network at J Bar J Youth Services while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Great Harvest; 8-9:30 a.m.; $10, free to chamber members; J Bar J Youth Services, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Cork & Barrel: Features wineries from the Napa Valley wine region; the Winemaker Dinners Thursday, a sip wine-tasting Friday and Saturday’s Grand Cru includes wine tasting, a five-course dinner, auctions, live music; 5-9 p.m.; $100; COCC Athletic Field, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; corkandbarrel.org or 541-306-4497.

Crafts & Drafts Brewery Paint Party: Unwind and explore your creative side, all while enjoying delicious craft beers; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

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 7/19

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.

Cork & Barrel: Features wineries from the Napa Valley wine region; the Winemaker Dinners Thursday, a sip wine-tasting Friday and Saturday’s Grand Cru includes wine tasting, a five-course dinner, auctions, live music; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; $100; COCC Athletic Field, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; corkandbarrel.org or 541-306-4497.

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