Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for July 18-24

Published 4:35 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Arts

Tuesday 7/23

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.

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.

Wednesday 7/24

Date my Friend: Six comics (wings) bring single friends and give us all the reasons why we should date them, the Oregon premiere of this popular comedy show from Chicago brought home by Bend native Clinton K. Clark; 7:30-9 p.m.; $15; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

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.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 7/18

“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Drunkard Sir John Falstaff conspires to seduce two married women, but they’re no bimbos. The wives play along with the hedonist and Falstaff plays right into their trap until hilarity ensues; 7:30 p.m.; $21.91; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/guerrillashakespeareco/?_rdr or 541-389-1813.

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.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, a non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz; 7 p.m.; $20 adult, $15 students, seniors and veterans; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beatchildrenstheatre.org or 541-389-0803.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Drunkard Sir John Falstaff conspires to seduce two married women, but they’re no bimbos. The wives play along with the hedonist and Falstaff plays right into their trap until hilarity ensues; 7:30 p.m.; $21.91 ; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/guerrillashakespeareco/?_rdr or 541-389-1813.

Saturday 7/20

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.

Sunset Latin Party: DJ SOLO will provide a wide range of Latin tunes; 7-11 p.m.; free; Papi Chulo’s, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Suite 60, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-323-0497.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, a non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $20 adult, $15 students, seniors and veterans; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beatchildrenstheatre.org or 541-389-0803.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Drunkard Sir John Falstaff conspires to seduce two married women, but they’re no bimbos. The wives play along with the hedonist and Falstaff plays right into their trap until hilarity ensues; 7:30 p.m.; $21.91; Pioneer Park, 1525 NW Hill St., Bend; facebook.com/guerrillashakespeareco/?_rdr or 541-389-7275.

Sunday 7/21

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.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, a non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz; 2 p.m.; $20 adult, $15 students, seniors and veterans; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beatchildrenstheatre.org or 541-389-0803.

Tuesday 7/23

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 7/24

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 7/18

Comedian Tyler Boeh: Comedian Tyler Boeh performs live at Open Space Studios 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

Aging with Laughter: A comedy show for early birds hosted by Elizabeth Ueland; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The DUCC Comedy Showcase: 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 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.

Monday 7/22

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 7/24

Date my Friend: Six comics (wings) bring single friends and give us all the reasons why we should date them, the Oregon premiere of this popular comedy show from Chicago brought home by Bend native Clinton K. Clark; 7:30-9 p.m.; $15; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

The Roundabouts — Improv: The Bend improv troupe will perform; 7:30-9:15 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Books

Thursday 7/18

“American Flygirl,” by Susan Tate Ankeny: The nonfiction author will discuss he new book about the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies; 6:30 p.m.; $5; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

“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.

Saturday 7/20

“Climbing the Volcano,” by Curtis Manley and Jennifer K. Mann: The author and illustrator will read from their new children’s book; 10-11 a.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 7/18

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.

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.

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 7/19

Gravity Race Series: Six races, six dates, six chances to rally against a friend or foe in this zero-g, unsanctioned downhill mountain biking series; 3:30-7 p.m.; $25, $20 ages 13-15, $15 ages 12 and under; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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.

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 7/20

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; free optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

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 7/21

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/bendboardingbabes.

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.

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.

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 7/22

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.

Wild Wonders Summer Camp: Three week-long summer camps that promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and its diverse habitats; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $325 Think Wild will waive program costs upon demonstrated need; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; thinkwildco.org.

Tuesday 7/23

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Fun Run Pub Run (or walk): $1 off Cascade Lakes Brewing Company beers, raffle prizes and some good post-run recovery; 6-8 p.m.; free; Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo.

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.

Wednesday 7/24

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

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.-5:00 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.

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.

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

Thursday 7/18

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.

Waldorf School of Bend Summer Camp: Our nature-based camps inspire imagination, exploration and a love for the outdoors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2,926 for 8-week camps; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; form.jotform.com or 541-330-8841.

Friday 7/19

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.

Waldorf School of Bend Summer Camp: Our nature-based camps inspire imagination, exploration and a love for the outdoors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2,926 for 8-week camps; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; form.jotform.com or 541-330-8841.

Saturday 7/20

Ninja Night: Experienced staff will supervise and lead team-building games, Ninja Warrior challenges and timed races through an obstacle course; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $37; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

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 7/22

2 Day Nerf Camp with Aim Instructor: Play 2 to 3 objective style nerf games which will be lead by staff, for ages 6 and up; 9-11 a.m.; $100 early bird; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Coaches will lead kids through weekly Ninja Warrior circuits that include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements; noon-2 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Kids will meet other ninja enthusiasts, build movement skills, and have lots of fun, morning and afternoon camps available on 4 and 5 day schedules; 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, 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.

Waldorf School of Bend Summer Camp: Our nature-based camps inspire imagination, exploration and a love for the outdoors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2,926 for 8-week camps; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; form.jotform.com or 541-330-8841.

Wild Wonders Summer Camp: Three week-long summer camps that promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and its diverse habitats; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $325 Think Wild will waive program costs upon demonstrated need; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; thinkwildco.org.

Tuesday 7/23

2 Day Nerf Camp with Aim Instructor: Play 2 to 3 objective style nerf games which will be lead by staff, for ages 6 and up; 9-11 a.m.; $100 early bird; Abstract In Motion, 63830 Clausen Road, Suite 102, Bend; abstract-in-motion.com or 541-505-3318.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Coaches will lead kids through weekly Ninja Warrior circuits that include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements; noon-2 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Kids will meet other ninja enthusiasts, build movement skills, and have lots of fun, morning and afternoon camps available on 4 and 5 day schedules; 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, 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.

Fantasy Maps: Create a fantasy map at the library; 11 a.m.-noon; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Waldorf School of Bend Summer Camp: Our nature-based camps inspire imagination, exploration and a love for the outdoors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2,926 for 8-week camps; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; form.jotform.com or 541-330-8841.

Wild Wonders Summer Camp: Three week-long summer camps that promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and its diverse habitats; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $325 Think Wild will waive program costs upon demonstrated need; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; thinkwildco.org.

Wednesday 7/24

Bend Summer Kiddie Crit and Junio deschuteslibrary.org r Race Series: Kid’s 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 Ninja Warrior Summer Camp: Drop your kids off this summer at Free Spirit! They will meet other ninja enthusiasts, build movement skills, and have lots of fun. Morning and afternoon camps available on 4 and 5 day schedules.; 1-4 p.m.; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids’ West African Drumming: Come learn about West African Culture through drumming; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; free registration required; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org.

Kids Yoga Summer Camp: Led by experienced kids yoga instructors, our 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.

Waldorf School of Bend Summer Camp: Our nature-based camps inspire imagination, exploration and a love for the outdoors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2,926 for 8-week camps; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; form.jotform.com or 541-330-8841.

Wild Wonders Summer Camp: Three week-long summer camps that promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and its diverse habitats; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $325 Think Wild will waive program costs upon demonstrated need; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; thinkwildco.org.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 7/18

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.

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 7/19

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

Radiance Revival Immersion: Immerse in a weekend of dance, yoga, empowerment practices, ritual and community gathering of women, VIP seat at a world-class 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.

Saturday 7/20

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.

Forest Bathing & Sound Bath: Experience this full-body nature immersion to wash yourself in the care of Mother Earth, accompanied by the healing frequencies of a sonic sound bath led by Erica Worona; 9-11 a.m.; $55; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Freedom — An Introduction to Chakradance: Learn chakras with dances from Lynette Ruppert, with guided visualizations and free movement; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $60 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Paradigm — A Night of Desert Symphonics: Designed for a community of like-minded individuals in a shared experience through music that will weave through a tapestry of ethnic, world and tribal harmonic instrumentation; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; $20 plus fees; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

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

SCATurday: Discover more about the animals of the High Desert region by studying their poop; noon-3 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 7/21

Backpacking Food Workshop: Learn the foundations of creating your own backpacking meals, make three delicious, lightweight and nutrient-dense meals to take home; 9-10:30 a.m.; $35 early bird discount available; Tumalo State Park, 64120 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; wildlandguidingcompany.com.

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.

Radiance Revival Immersion: Immerse in a weekend of dance, yoga, empowerment practices, ritual and community gathering of women, VIP seat at a world-class Indian Music & Dance Concert available; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $150-$300 Sliding scale; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; templetribalfusion.com.

Voices Rising — One-Day Choir: Sing together in a group — all voices welcome, songs taught by ear; 6-8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Hanai, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; VROneDayChoir.eventbrite.com.

Monday 7/22

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 7/23

Resilience and Recovery — The Return of Wolves: Aaron Bott, regional wolf biologist for Central Oregon, employed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will discuss wolf social ecology, behavior, feeding habits and more; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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.

Wednesday 7/24

Denim Care and Repair Workshop: California-based artist Eliot Spaulding will lead attendees in creating a decorative patch while celebrating sustainable garment care; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

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 7/18

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: Instructors will guide you through the painting process step-by-step, all while enjoying delicious craft beers, no experience necessary; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday 7/20

Brewery Parking Lot Party: There will be food trucks and live music; noon; Boneyard Brewery, 37 NW Lake Place, Bend; facebook.com/boneyardbeer or 541-323-2325.

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; 4:30-9:30 p.m.; $100; COCC Athletic Field, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; corkandbarrel.org or 541-306-4497.

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.

Illahe Vineyards Wine Tasting: Taste Illahe Wines made in Oregon; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; $20; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

Maragas Winery — Live Music at Sunset: Duo will perform at the winery near Smith Rock; 7-9 p.m.; $10 seats are general admission; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.

Sunday 7/21

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 7/22

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.

Trivia Mondays: There will be gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Vinyl Night: Everything from bluegrass to Americana music from DJ Rollin’ Dust; 5-8 p.m.; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Tuesday 7/23

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Fun Run Pub Run (or walk): $1 off Cascade Lakes Brewing Company beers, raffle prizes and some good post-run recovery; 6-8 p.m.; free; Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend; facebook.com/CascadeLakesBrewingCo.

Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat lunch 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.

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.

Wednesday 7/24

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.

Yappy Hour & Pet Adoption: Happy Hour available during event, wine bottle sales benefiting Humane Society of Central Oregon, on the patio every last Wednesday all summer long; 4-7 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

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