Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Aug. 22-28

Published 10:00 am Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play hosts Outdoor Yoga Classes weekly through the summer on its lawn in the Old Mill District, overlooking the Deschutes River.

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.

David Kreitzer Masterworks: Contemporary realist David Kreitzer displays figure, water and landscape masterworks in oil; all week 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Betty Gray Gallery, Sunriver Lodge, Sunriver; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Thursday 8/22

Full Draw Film Tour — Your Journey: Watch original bowhunting films from independent filmmakers; 7 p.m.; $23 adults, $11 kids, kids 4 and under free, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Friday 8/23

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk: Visit the art galleries of Sisters, there will be demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues during and following the walk; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters, 222 West Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Art in the High Desert: Fine art and craft show; 5-9 p.m.; free; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend; facebook.com/artinthehighdesert.

Saturday 8/24

5Point Film Festival: Short outdoor films, every ticket sold includes one raffle ticket and a donation to Oregon Adaptive Sports; 7:30 p.m.; $14, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Art in the High Desert: Fine art and craft show; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend; facebook.com/artinthehighdesert.

Natural Dyes Workshop Series — 24 Natural Dye Samples for Color Journal: This is the fifth and final event in a series of Natural Dye Workshops with artist Madelaine Corbin, all skill levels are welcome; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $150; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Sunday 8/25

Art in the High Desert: Fine art and craft show; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend; facebook.com/artinthehighdesert.

Monday 8/26

Film Screening — “Crown Jewels”: The event will feature a panel discussion with Q&A and an opportunity to write a letter to the US Forest Service calling for safeguards to ancient forests in Oregon and across the country; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Embark Coworking Community, 2843 Northwest Lolo Drive, Bend; oregonwild.org.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 8/22

Breen Acting Foundation Workshop: Join master teacher-actor-director John Breen in an acting workshop that blends improvisation, intention, peak performance psychology and physicality; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $65; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com.

Proof (A Play): Pulitzer-prize winning drama comes to Bend’s Greenhouse Cabaret, the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $38; The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-699-2840.

Friday 8/23

Proof (A Play): Pulitzer-prize winning drama comes to Bend’s Greenhouse Cabaret, the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $38; The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-699-2840.

Saturday 8/24

Proof (A Play): Pulitzer-prize winning drama comes to Bend’s Greenhouse Cabaret, the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $38; The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-699-2840.

Salsa Night: free dance lesson 6-6:30 p.m., no experience or partner needed, dancing to the Salsa beats of DJ Solo 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 6-8:30 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Salsa On The Patio: A half hour beginner friendly Salsa dance lesson at 6 p.m. then salsa and other Latin music by DJ SOLO from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 6-8:30 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-325-6676.

Sunday 8/25

Proof (A Play): Pulitzer-prize winning drama comes to Bend’s Greenhouse Cabaret, the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $38; The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-699-2840.

Tuesday 8/27

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 8/28

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 8/23

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.

Saturday 8/24

Improv Showcase 500: Bend Institute of Comedy, the improv hotspot in Bend, presents its signature long form improv showcase, featuring Breen and his veteran comedy friends of BIC, PRO TEAM and more; 7:30 p.m.$22 online, $28 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Monday 8/26

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 8/22

“And Yet” by Jeff Alessandrelli: The book interrogates contemporary shyness, selfhood and sexual mores, drawing out the particulars of each through historical references, cultural commentary, and the author’s restless imagination; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 8/22

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 — 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.

Guided Forest Bath: Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul with a certified forest therapy guide; 2-3 p.m.; free, registration required; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-7275.

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 8/23

Airshow of the Cascades Festival: The two-day event, which traces its roots to the late 1970s, includes an air show starring several vintage planes, car show with old-school automobiles, a nighttime fireworks display, live music from local artists, regional food vendors, fly-ins, and more; 2028 NW Berg Drive, Madras; facebook.com/cascadeairshow.

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.

Guided Forest Bath: Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul with a certified forest therapy guide; 2-3 p.m.; free registration required; La Pine State Park, 15800 State Recreation Road, La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org.

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 8/24

Airshow of the Cascades Festival: The two-day event, which traces its roots to the late 1970s, includes an air show starring several vintage planes, car show with old-school automobiles, a nighttime fireworks display, live music from local artists, regional food vendors, fly-ins, and more; 2028 NW Berg Drive, Madras; facebook.com/cascadeairshow.

Bend Honda Element Meetup 2024: Show off your E camper builds, roof racks or just hang out and get some inspiration from fellow Element owners, open to owners, future owners and enthusiasts; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; O’Reilly Auto Parts Parking Lot, 63455 N. Highway 97, Unit 10, Bend; facebook.com/share/fwzA6uZDZSAfam7c.

Cascade Classic — Bend Rugby: The annual pre-season Cascade Classic Rugby Tournament, drawing teams from all over the Pacific Northwest; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; instagram.com/bendrugby.

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.

Stargazing Tour: Listen to an ancient story, locate constellations, find other interesting night sky objects, and use a sky map, all ages welcome; 8:30-9:30 p.m.; $20 Kids (0-15) $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; starshine-theater.com or 541-638-7001.

Sunday 8/25

Boneyard’s 5th Annual “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride: Register day of at 9 a.m., kick stands up at 10:30 a.m., rider registration includes breakfast, lunch, rider bag & more, proceeds benefit Parkinson’s Resources of OR; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $65 per rider; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-241-7184.

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.

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 8/26

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.

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Tuesday 8/27

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.

Weeding at Franklin’s Corner: Bring weeding tools, shovel, bucket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water, friends and family are welcome; 9-10 a.m.; free; Franklin’s Corner, NE Ninth and NE Franklin, Bend; envirocenter.org.

Wednesday 8/28

Wednesday Walks with the Library: Wednesday Walks with the Library, join every second and fourth Wednesday for a brisk 30-minute walk; 12:15-1 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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.

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

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 8/22

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.

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 8/23

Infant Music Together Workshop: Grow your baby into a confident music maker, space is limited, registration required; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Music Together Workshop: Grow your child into a confident music maker, space is limited, registration required; 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Music Together Workshop: Grow your child into a confident music maker, space is limited, registration required; 8:45-9:30 a.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

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

Saturday 8/24

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; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free RSVP; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-389-7275.

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.

Monday 8/26

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.

Tuesday 8/27

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.

Kids’ West African Drumming: Learn African drumming styles and about its culture; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-312-1070.

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.

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center: Training provides education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Wednesday 8/28

All Ages Game Night with Modern Games: Explore fun, new games with Modern Games, stocked with 200+ new and old favorites, staff members will help people find a new game for them, all ages welcome; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org.

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.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 8/22

ManicRainbow’s Tie Dye Workshop: Make your own handmade tie dye with ManicRainbow, a Bend local tie dye artist, pint and cotton t-shirt to dye included; 6-8 p.m.; $35-$40, spots can be reserved by venmo: @zackfredev (note: please put “tie dye workshop August 22”); Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; 541-633-7821.

Volunteer to be a CASA: Become a CASA volunteer who advocates for the best interests of a child in foster care; 5 p.m.; free; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1029 NW 14th St., Bend; casaofcentraloregon.org or 541-389-1618.

Friday 8/23

Couples Massage Classes: Connect with your sweetheart in a couples massage class with Taproot Bodywork, two or four 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.

Guided Forest Bath: Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul with a certified forest therapy guide; 2-3 p.m.; free, registration required; La Pine State Park, 15800 State Recreation Road, La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org.

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 8/24

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, two or four 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.

Healing Body Trust Workshop, Synergy Health & Wellness: Practice making peace with food and eating, deconstructing shame, and tuning out the harmful messages of diet culture; 9 a.m.-noon; $100, worried about paying? call 541.323.3488; Synergy Health & Wellness, 244 NE Franklin Ave., Suite 5, Bend; synergyhealthbend.com or 541-323-3488.

Know Migration — OSU’s Northwestern Bat Hub: Delve into the world of bats with Sara Rose, assistant coordinator for the Northwest Bat Hub and project lead for the Audible Bats Project; 11 a.m.-noon; free; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.

Natural Dyes Workshop Series — 24 Natural Dye Samples for Color Journal: This is the fifth and final event in a series of Natural Dye Workshops with artist Madelaine Corbin, all skill levels are welcome; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $150; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

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 8/25

The Art of Release — Cave Song Circle & Sound Bath: An evening of cave song circle and sound bath to release stress and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $55 plus fees; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com or 866-320-5024.

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.

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 8/26

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

Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20, class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 8/27

The Lava Lake Murders of 1924: Mike Berry, history enthusiast and professional land surveyor, will discuss the bodies of three fur trappers found floating in Lava Lake, 24 miles west of Bend; 7 p.m.; $5; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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.

Volunteer to be a CASA: Become a CASA volunteer who advocates for the best interests of a child in foster care; 5 p.m.; free; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1029 NW 14th St., Bend; casaofcentraloregon.org or 541-389-1618.

Wednesday 8/28

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.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 8/22

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 Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

August Lit Trivia: Teams of 2-6 people, answer questions about classic books and authors, epic adventure tales, famous characters and more; 6-8 p.m.; $10; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

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.

The Mascot Wine Tasting: Rare wine tasting of 3 vintages from Napa Valley’s Harlan family under their special project label, The Mascot; 5:30-7 p.m.; $55 ($45 for Wine Club members); Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Summer Anime Club: Celebrate all things anime with DPL this summer, there will be crafts and boba tea keychain making while drinking actual boba and then taste-testing mochi ice cream; 1-3 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

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 8/23

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 Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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.

Champagne Bubble Bar: Our monthly weekend-long celebration of bubbles with a curated flight of Champagne, by-the-glass specials, and delicious European-style small bites; noon-9 p.m.; free Price based on menu selections; free for entry; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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.

Saturday 8/24

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 Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Champagne Bubble Bar: Our monthly weekend-long celebration of bubbles with a curated flight of Champagne, by-the-glass specials, and delicious European-style small bites; noon-9 p.m.; free Price based on menu selections; free for entry; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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.

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.

Single Mingle & Speed Dating: Exclusively for those 21 and over, try out speed dating; 6-8 p.m.; $5 proceeds go to the charity of the quarter; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/events/1592374751515626 or 541-280-1690.

Sunday 8/25

Best Bloody Mary Ever Cocktail Competition: Bars and restaurants across central Oregon will be competing to see who makes the best bloody mary; 1-4 p.m.; $18 children admission free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; craterlakespirits.com or 541-639-4776.

Boneyard’s 5th Annual “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride: Register day of at 9 a.m., kick stands up at 10:30 a.m., rider registration includes breakfast, lunch, rider bag & more, proceeds benefit Parkinson’s Resources of OR; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $65 per rider; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-241-7184.

Champagne Bubble Bar: Our monthly weekend-long celebration of bubbles with a curated flight of Champagne, by-the-glass specials, and delicious European-style small bites; 2-8 p.m.; free Price based on menu selections; free for entry; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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.

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.

Summer Sundays: 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.

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 8/26

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way #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 8/27

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.

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.

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.

Trivia on the Moon: Trivia on the Moon from Silver Moon Brewing will run trivia every last Tuesday of the month, winning team gets four rounds of free golf; 6-8 p.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; exploretock.com.

Wednesday 8/28

Bend Farmers Market: A true farmers market dedicated to supporting the viability of local farmers, ranchers and food producers who offer fresh local produce, protein and farm products to the people of Central Oregon; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.

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.

Midweek Market: Celebrate community with bites from on-site food trucks, live music, and shop for unique arts and crafts from local artisans, as well as other locally grown and crafted products; 5-8 p.m.; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; campfirehotel.com or 541-382-1515.

Soter Vineyards Wine Tasting: Presentation and tasting of 5 special library selections of Soter Vineyard’s Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir; 5:30-7 p.m.; $35 ($25 for Wine Club Members); Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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