Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Sept. 5-11

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024

By The Bulletin

: The High Desert Museum will host a Clothespin Doll Crafting class on Saturday.

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.

Friday 9/6

First Friday Celebration — Featuring “Dear Mind Fuzz,” by Allie Blanchard: Blanchard grew up in Florida, receiving a B.F.A. in drawing from the University of Florida in 2011, and an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2013; 5-7 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Annex Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Saturday 9/7

Nature In Art Show: Wander the garden and explore local artists who use nature as their inspiration, includes wine, appetizers and sounds of the Obsidian Jazz group; 3-6 p.m.; free; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; snco.org or 541-593-4394.

Writers Writing — How Poets Jump for Joy: Poets will read and write joyful poetry; 1-3 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sunday 9/8

Writers Reading — “The Residents”: Matthew Friday shares his imagery rich and delightfully playful poetry.; 11 a.m.-noon; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Tuesday 9/10

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.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 9/5

Latin Vibes: The Capitol and Latin Dance Bend are teaming up once again to bring you a monthly Latin night experience, includes dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. and open dance 8 p.m.-close; 7:30-11:59 p.m.; free; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; latindancebend.com.

Friday 9/6

Bend Burlesque presents — This is How We BEND: A sassy, satirical burlesque show all about Bend; 7-10 p.m.; $25; Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bunkandbrew.

Saturday 9/7

Live Salsa Music: Music by ‘BENDinciones’ Salsa Orchestra and guest Dj Solo, kick off the night with a salsa lesson by Andres from Latin Dance Bend at 7:30 p.m.; 7:30-11:59 p.m.; free; Wildwood Bar & Grill, 550 SW Industrial Way, Unit 120, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-593-6138.

Sunday 9/8

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.

Monday 9/9

Bachata Dance Classes: This four-week series is ideal for anyone with existing basic bachata dance skills (basic steps and turns), dance partner not required but encouraged; 8:15-9:15 p.m.; $15, $48/four weeks; The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Suite 110, Bend; latindancebend.com.

Learn to Square Dance: Learn to square dance with the High Desert Dancers; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 for 20 lessons; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; squaredancefun.org or 541-382-7014.

Tuesday 9/10

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 9/11

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.; $20, drop in — pay at the event, pay what you can; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Friday 9/6

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.

Sunday 9/8

Nate Jackson: The stand-up comedian who started while attending Eastern Washington University will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $46, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Monday 9/9

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.

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show: Andrea Marie, Mandy Simonson, Jody Carroll and headliner Nancy Norton — winner of the Boston Comedy Festival (first woman to ever win it) and Seattle International Comedy Competition — will perform; 7 p.m.; $25, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Wednesday 9/11

Theo Von: The comedian from Louisiana will perform; 7:30 p.m.; $54; Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; bendconcerts.com or 541-312-8510.

Books

Thursday 9/5

“The Sunriver Murders” by Ted Haynes: The local author will discuss his new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Tuesday 9/10

“Becoming Little Shell — A Landless Indian’s Journey Home” by Chris La Tray: The author from Montana will discuss his new book; 5-6 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club: Discuss “The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 9/5

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.

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; thinkwildco.org.

Friday 9/6

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 9/7

Open Gardens Day: Celebrate the garden season, visit with gardeners at their plots, attend a tool-sharpening demonstration and view insect displays, row cover and soil thermometers also will be available for sale; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Hollinshead Park, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; gocomga.com.

Oregonians for Clean Air Community Pop-up: Learn about local and national efforts to ban weather modification; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Salud Raw Foods, 431 NW Franklin Ave., Bend.

Sunday 9/8

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.

Pavilion-Palooza: The Bend Park & Recreation Foundation invites community members of all ages the live music and roller-skating event, there will be food, beverages, beer and cider for sale; 2-5 p.m.; $5, free for children under age 5; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7588.

Street Dog Hero’s 5th Annual Heroes on the Run 5K: There will be a 5K fun run, kids mini run, raffle prizes, food carts, a beer garden, local vendors, kid zone activities, live entertainment, adoptable dogs and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $10-$50; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend; give.streetdoghero.org or 541-385-3062.

Monday 9/9

BEA Fall MTB Programs begin: Join Bend Endurance Academy for its fall mountain biking programs starting; 10 a.m.; $250-$500, pricing depends on program selection; Bend Endurance Academy, 222 SE Reed Market Road, Suite 200, Bend; bendenduranceacademy.org or 541-904-5048.

BEA Fall Rock Climbing Programs begin: Join Bend Endurance Academy for its fall rock climbing classes and teams; 3 p.m.; $10-$350, pricing depends on program selection; Bend Endurance Academy, 222 SE Reed Market Road, Suite 200, Bend; bendenduranceacademy.org or 541-904-5048.

Burned Habitat — How the Canada Lynx is Responding to Big Wildfires: Join Carmen Vanbianchi, research director and co-founder of Home Range, to learn about ongoing research of the Canada lynx’s response to increasingly burned landscapes and its uncertain future; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP, space is limited; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

Monday Night Football: $3 pints, featuring a different brewery (and sometimes cidery) every week and swag giveaways, six big screen TVs (2 outside), game sound on, no bad seats in the house; 5 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

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 9/10

Step Out! Walking and Wellness Group: Walk with your neighbors once a week, meet friends and build a new habit in this walking series; 10-11 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.

Wednesday 9/11

Know Nostalgia — Swift Night Out: Enjoy the time-honored tradition of watching migrating Vaux’s swifts roost; 6:15-7:15 p.m.; free, registration required; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Kids & Family

Thursday 9/5

Tardes en Familia — En Espa ol: Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades; 4-5:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Friday 9/6

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Saturday 9/7

Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club Open House: The nonprofit organization will host its 27th annual open house; there will be food vendors on site for a fun-filled family day; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free, donations welcome; Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club, 21520 Modoc Lane, Bend; facebook.com/EasternCascadesMRRC.

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.

Volunteer Harvest Day: Grab your clippers and gloves and learn how to harvest lavender with the family at Tumalo Lavender; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free All volunteers get a discount in the store; Tumalo Lavender, 19825 Connarn Road, Bend; signupgenius.com or 541-383-2441.

Sunday 9/8

Monday 9/9

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 9/10

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.

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; 1-4 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Music Together Workshop: Grow your child into a confident music maker; 10:15-11 a.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-312-1070.

Wednesday 9/11

Nature Kids — Animal Architects: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10; free; 2:30-4 p.m.; Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 9/5

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 9/6

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.

Saturday 9/7

Clothespin Doll Crafting: Try your hand at resourceful creativity in crafting your own clothespin doll using methods and materials like Central Oregon homesteaders would have in 1904; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free with paid museum admission; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Growth Edge Seminar — Enhancing your Health, Wealth and Relationships: Local experts will share their knowledge and strategies on how to reach your full potential in key areas of life; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $30 online; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Oregonians for Clean Air Community Pop-up: Learn about local and national efforts to ban weather modification; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Salud Raw Foods, 431 NW Franklin Ave., Bend.

Monday 9/9

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.

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 9/10

SCORE Small Business Counseling: Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Paint Night: Learn to paint Central Oregon nature with step-by-step instructions; 5:30 p.m.; $49; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wednesday 9/11

Bend YP Expert Lab — Striking a Work/Life/Health Balance: An interactive session with Joe Beckerley, a local strength and endurance coach and business owner, about how to balance staying fit and healthy while also succeeding professionally; 3-5 p.m.; $25, free for YP Passport Holders; Subaru of Bend, 2060 NE Highway 20, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Crafts & Drafts Paint Party — The Vineyard: Happy hour prices to all attendees during class, create a masterpiece while enjoying a relaxing and social atmosphere; 6-8 p.m.; $45; The Bend Wine Bar, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 9/5

Barking Bingo: Play bingo every Wednesday with the Humane Society of the Ochocos; 6-8 p.m.; The Patio Taphouse, 420 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-903-8669.

Freemark Abbey Wine Dinner: An exclusive wine tasting dinner featuring freemark Abbey Winery, renowned for its Napa Valley heritage and exceptional wines since 1886; 6-8 p.m.; $150; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; exploretock.com or 866-320-5024.

Pint Night: $1 per pint sold will go to the Legacy Elite Dance Team; 5-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.

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 9/6

Abacela Winery Tasting: Taste wines from Abacela Winery in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

Bella Brides Barhop: Wear your wedding dress to the bar and shop hop downtown and enjoy special perks at Bella Brides, the event will feature drinks, sweet treats, photo opportunities, hair tinsel and more; 5-8 p.m.; $39, $65 for VIP; Bella Brides, 800 NW Wall St., Unit 201, Bend; bellabridesbend.com or 541-389-1618.

Bend Senior High School Class of 1974 — 50 Year Reunion: The class of 1974 will reunite, there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music; 4-6:45 p.m.; free tailgate Friday, $40 per person Saturday; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; 541-480-4345.

Fresh Hop Release Party with Juju Eyeball: Hydrosphere Fresh Hop IPA on tap and Bend’s Beatles Band JuJu Eyeball playing on the patio stage; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wine Workshop Series — Wine 101: Taste five wines while learning about wine, hosted by Kelsey Daniels, certified sommelier; 6-7 p.m.; $45; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.

Saturday 9/7

Bend Senior High School Class of 1974 — 50 Year Reunion: The class of 1974 will reunite, there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music; 10 a.m.-noon; free tailgate Friday, $40 per person Saturday; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; 541-480-4345.

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.

Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club Open House: The nonprofit organization will host its 27th annual open house, there will be food vendors on site for a fun filled family day; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free donations welcome; Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club, 21520 Modoc Lane, Bend; facebook.com/EasternCascadesMRRC.

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

Sunday 9/8

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.

Monday 9/9

Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 per card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 330-461-3736.

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 9/10

Commerce & Coffee: Network at the Waypoint Hotel while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Bend Breakfast Burrito; 8-9:30 a.m.; $10 free to chamber members; Waypoint Hotel, 1415 NE Third St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

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 9/11

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.