Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Aug. 8-14

Published 3:30 pm Tuesday, August 6, 2024

By The Bulletin

: Gwen Gamble and Paul Brennan analyze the outcome of a round of pétanque.

Arts

David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter has works on display; Friday through Sunday 1-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Thursday 8/8

“AnyTime”: Pine Mountain Sports and Shimano present the Northwest premiere of “AnyTime,” a mountain bike film by Anthill Films and Red Bull Media House; 7 p.m.; $12 plus $4 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Tuesday 8/13

Central Oregon Writers Guild Monthly Meeting: Monthly meetings feature a member reading followed by a craft presentation facilitated by a visiting author/instructor; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library — Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; centraloregonwritersguild.com or 541-617-7050.

Writers Writing — Unstuck in the Middle: Explore strategies to maintain compelling chapters.; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Theater & Dance

Tuesday 8/13

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 8/14

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.

Comedy

Friday 8/9

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 8/12

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.

Books

Thursday 8/8

“From First Breath to Last,” by Dede Montgomery: The author from Oregon will discuss her new memoir; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Saturday 8/10

The Library Book Club: Discuss “The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks,” by Shauna Robinson; 11 a.m.-noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

“The Sunriver Murders,” by Ted Haynes: The Central Oregon author Ted Haynes presents his latest mystery; 5-6 p.m.; free, register by emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com; Sunriver Books & Music, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; sunriverbooks.com or 541-593-2525.

Tuesday 8/13

“Group Living and Other Recipes,” by Lola Milholland: The writer and food business owner from Portland will discuss her new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club: Discuss “Also a Poet,” by Ada Calhoun; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 8/8

Bend Elks vs. Wenatchee Applesox: Bend’s summer college wood bat baseball team will play; 6:35 p.m.; Vince Genna Stadium, SE Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Bend; 541-312-9259.

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 8/9

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.

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 8/10

1st Annual Doggolympics: A day filled with dogs competing for furry fame in sprints, high jumps, an agility course and best tricks; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; hungryhoundbend.com or 818-770-9929.

Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium: Riders will race as many laps as they can in the amount of time determined by their category, race begins and ends on NW Wall St., parallel to NW Minnesota; noon-9 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend, 900 NW Wall St., Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.

Haulin’ Aspen Run: Run an all-dirt marathon, half marathon or 6.5 miles into Deschutes National Forest; 7 a.m.; $75; Wanoga Sno-park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend; bendraces.com.

Sunday 8/11

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 8/12

Tuesday 8/13

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.

Wednesday 8/14

Raft N Brew: Rafting and beer tasting with Sun Country Tours and Deschutes Brewery, includes 3-mile paddle down the Upper Deschutes River; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $89; Sun Country Tours, 531 SW 13th St., Bend; suncountrytours.com.

Kids & Family

Thursday 8/8

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.

Museum and Me – August: A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the museum after hours; sensory packs available; 5-7 p.m.; free, RSVP; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

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.

Friday 8/9

Stories in the Garden: Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening; space is limited; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 8/10

Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium Kiddie Sprint: Kids will race a short distance on the CCC Crit course in downtown Bend, any type of bike will work; noon-9 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend, 900 NW Wall St., Bend; cascadecyclingclassic.com or 541-480-6975.

Monday 8/12

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.

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.; $225; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 8/13

Wednesday 8/14

Family Story Time at SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Association): 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.

STEM Storytime: Play and learn with robot friends; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.

Nature Kids — Water Bugs: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh to explore the nature of Central Oregon on a guided family nature walk just for kids ages 5-10; 2:30-4 p.m.; free, RSVP; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-389-7275.

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.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 8/8

Think Wild Volunteer Orientation: Learn about the different volunteer roles Think Wild has to offer, complete a volunteer app and get the Slack app on your phone before this meeting; noon-1 p.m.; free; Meeting Held on Zoom, Bend; tockify.com.

Friday 8/9

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.

Floating Sound Bath: Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments while floating in a tranquil pool surrounded by nature; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; $55 per person (with pool noodles); $20 add-on for air mattress; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Saturday 8/10

Sunday 8/11

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.

Free Your Voice — Cave Choir & Sound Bath: Sing in a cave choir experience, harmonize in the natural cave setting; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $55; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

HDMC Rebranding Party/Website Launch: The High Desert Music Collective will relaunch its business and new website; 5 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

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.

Sunday Morning Meditation: Guided meditation/focus time, silent meditation, music, creative expression and sharing, meditation experience not necessary; 9-9:45 a.m.; free; Unity Sanctuary, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org.

Monday 8/12

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

Know Migration — Early Transportation in Central Oregon: A visual presentation of Central Oregon’s transition from livestock trails to automobiles; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Tuesday 8/13

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 8/14

Cycling Across Oregon: Hear stories, surprises and revelations along the state’s scenic bikeways; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Unlocking your Creative Magic: Experience an immersive sound healing workshop to liberate your creative potential and discover the magic within; 6:30-8 p.m.; $28; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; eventbrite.com or 541-668-6494.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 8/8

The Abbey: Join Monkless Belgian Ales Thursdays through Saturdays at its new taproom inside its brewing facility; 3:30-8:30 p.m.; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Avenue, Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Bendedictine Series: A limited-releasePinot Noir Barrel Aged Golden Ale on Blackberries will be available on tap and in bottles; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Campbell Lane Wine Tasting: Taste Campbell Lane wines from Oregon; 4-6:30 p.m.; $20; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

Doctor Rounds, Plus Trivia Thursdays with QuizHead Games: Meet our vets, ask them questions, grab a drink and play some trivia!; 6-8 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; vrcvet.com or 541-209-6960.

Hot August Nights: Car show and street dance, food and drink available all week; 4-10 p.m.; free; Madras Elks Lodge, 262 SW Second St., Madras; elks.org or 541-475-6046.

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.

Opus One Wine Dinner: Juniper Preserve’s “Summer Wine Series” presents an exclusive evening with Opus One Winery, there will be fine wines and seasonal delicacies; 5-8 p.m.; $500 per person and $100 additional add-on; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; exploretock.com.

Pre-Show Hang: $1 off first round of drinks for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ticket holders; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, 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 8/9

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.

Bendedictine Series: A Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Golden Ale on Blackberries, limited release will be available on tap and in bottles; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Hot August Nights: Car show and street dance, food and drink available all week; 4-10 p.m.; free; Madras Elks Lodge, 262 SW Second St., Madras; elks.org or 541-475-6046.

Wild Bird Market: Shop handmade and local vendors every second Friday of the month; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Saturday 8/10

Artisan’s Village Grand Opening Celebration: There will be free tacos from El Sancho, shaved Ice from Kona Ice, face painting and crafts for the kids; 3-5 p.m.; free; Artisan’s Village, 2817 NE Wells Acres Road, Bend.

Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food and live music; 3-11 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; bendmoonlightmarket.com or 541-699-2794.

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.

Hot August Nights: Car show and street dance, food and drink available all week; 4-10 p.m.; free; Madras Elks Lodge, 262 SW Second St., Madras; elks.org or 541-475-6046.

The Pursuit of Hoppiness: Sip 12 uniquely hop-forward beers from across town and along the West Coast; noon-5 p.m.; $20 presale, $30 day of; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration for Tomi Mart: Tomi Mart, Bend’s new specialty Asian market is now officially open, celebrate the new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be food, drinks, ramen-eating contest and other activities; 3-7 p.m.; free; Tomi Mart, 1130 SE Third St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

The Third Annual Antique Fair: The Antique Fair features quality dealers from a wide variety of antiques and selected collectibles, as well as live music and baked goods for sale; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; The Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.

Tomi Mart Grand Opening: There will be live music, balloon art, Taekwondo demonstration and a ramen eating contest, plus food and drinks for purchase at Okawa; 3-7 p.m.; free; Tomi Mart, 1180 SE Third St., Bend; tomimartbend.com or 541-668-7066.

Sunday 8/11

Bendedictine Series: A limited-release Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Golden Ale on Blackberries will be available on tap and in bottles; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Long Gone Wilder: There will be a garden market where customers may purchase fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits from our garden, patio games, live music and $5 pints all summer long; 1-4 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

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.

Trivia Night: Test your knowledge; 6-7:30 p.m.; The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Monday 8/12

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 multimedia trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 8/13

Locals’ Day: Every Tuesday enjoy $4 beer, seltzer and cider, plus $1 off wine; noon-9 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.

Trappist Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, $1 off Belgian Bottle Beer Flights; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Wednesday 8/14

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia 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.