Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Sept. 12-18

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, September 10, 2024

By The Bulletin

: Sons of Norway Hall in Bend hosts Argentine tango dance classes on Wednesdays.

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.

“Patterns” by Kathy Deggendorfer: Newly released fine art prints and more at this artist showcase; all week 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; free; Makin’ it Local, 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; makinitlocal.com or 541-904-4722.

Photography by James Parsons: Features work by the Central Oregon adventure photographer; all week 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; free; Makin It Local, 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; makinitlocal.com or 541-904-4722.

Friday 9/13

“Entangle” — A Two-Day Immersive Art Exhibit: A two-day immersive art exhibit, showcases the collaborative and immersive work of 30+ local artists, live performances, film screenings; noon-10 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; invisiblethreadevents.com or 541-410-5866.

Welcome Week presents “UP”: A Spanish-language viewing of the Pixar movie with English subtitles; 6 p.m.; free, reserve a spot; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Saturday 9/14

2024 HUMP! Film Festival — Part Two: Another all-new lineup featuring 25 brand-new, adult short films; 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.; $20 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com.

Rev & Random Variety Show: There will be performances from local musicians, traveling musicians and others; 7:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Sisters Festival of Books: Occurring across multiple venues, the festival celebrates all things literature and storytelling — from workshops to poetry and story slams to author events and meet and greets; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Downtown Sisters, multiple locations, Sisters; sistersfob.org.

Sunriver Library Grand Opening Celebration: A celebration of the newly remodeled Sunriver Library, there will be face painting, live music, a balloon artist and more inside the building’s brand-new interior, free and open to all; noon-2 p.m.; Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1080.

Sunday 9/15

“Black Girl In Suburbia” Documentary Screening: A 55-minute feature documentary that looks into the experiences of black girls growing up in predominantly White communities, Q&A with director Melissa Lowery and a community panel after; 1 p.m.; $10; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Sisters Festival of Books: Occurring across multiple venues, the festival celebrates all things literature and storytelling — from workshops to poetry and story slams to author events and meet and greets; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Sisters, multiple locations, Sisters; sistersfob.org

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

Tuesday 9/17

Confidence Film Premiere: A local film screening, Q&A panel with film stars, Jamaican catering, music and more; 6-8:30 p.m.; free, tickets guarantee seating; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

The Power of Food Sovereignty — Diane Wilson and Spring Alaska: Author of “The Seed Keeper” and founder/CEO of Sakari Farms, Upingaksraq Spring Alaska Schreiner, will discuss the transformative power of literature and food sovereignty work; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 530-904-0700.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 9/12

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.

Friday 9/13

“Now & Then”: One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him; 7:30 p.m.$39 adults, $36 students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 9/14

“Now & Then”: One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him; 7:30 p.m.; $39 adults, $36 students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Tropical Latin Dance Party: Kicking things off with an hour beginner-friendly ‘Bachata’ and ‘Salsa’ dance lessons, split evenly to give you a basic understanding of each dance, followed by DJ SOLO; 7-11:45 p.m.; $10 dance only; $15 lesson + dance; The Barrel Room @ Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-633-7821.

Sunday 9/15

“Now & Then”: One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him; 2 p.m.; $39 adults, $36 students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Soulful Sundays Community Dance: A Sunday morning dance, embodied prayer, alone and together; 10-11:30 a.m.; $20 online, $25 at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Monday 9/16

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 9/17

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 9/18

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 9/13

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 9/15

Open Mic Comedy: Sign ups for open mic start at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., each comedian gets 5 minutes, 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, free to attend, and free to participate; 7-9 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Monday 9/16

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

Friday 9/13

Sisters Festival of Books: Occurring across multiple venues, the festival celebrates all things literature and storytelling — from workshops to poetry and story slams to author events and meet and greets; 4-9 p.m.; Downtown Sisters, multiple locations, Sisters; sistersfob.org.

Saturday 9/14

The Library Book Club: Discuss “Biography of X,” by Catherine Lacey; 11 a.m.-noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Sunday 9/15

Sisters Festival of Books: Occurring across multiple venues, the festival celebrates all things literature and storytelling — from workshops to poetry and story slams to author events and meet and greets; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Sisters, multiple locations, Sisters; sistersfob.org.

Tuesday 9/17

Graphic Novel Book Club: Discuss “The Pathfinders Society,” by Francesco Sedita; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

The Power of Food Sovereignty — Diane Wilson and Spring Alaska: Author of “The Seed Keeper” and founder/CEO of Sakari Farms, Upingaksraq Spring Alaska Schreiner, will discuss the transformative power of literature and food sovereignty work; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 530-904-0700.

Wednesday 9/18

Larkspur Library Book Club: Discuss “The Trackers,” by Charles Frazier; 10-11 a.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 9/12

Ochoco Preserve Tour: Join Leslie Olson for a fall tour of the Land Trust’s Ochoco Preserve; 1-3 p.m.; free; Ochoco Preserve, Near Ochoco Creek, Prineville; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Outside In Bird Walk: The local Bend outdoor lifestyle store is hosting the bird walk for beginner and experienced birders, the walk will be lead by Bend-local Damian Fagan; 9 a.m.-noon; register online; Outside In, 845 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/events/1028274502493626 or 541-317-3569.

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.

Saturday 9/14

CLEAR Alliance’s Bubble Fun Walk for a Drug-free Community: The walk event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will finish at 11:15 a.m., each lap completed will earn a raffle ticket, earned tickets will be entered into a prize drawing at the end of the event; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $20, kids under 10 free; Juniper Pavilion/Castle Park in Prineville, 430 NE Juniper St., Prineville; bit.ly or 541-508-3062.

OVMA’s Annual Memorial Rally — Poker Run: The motorcycle group will host a poker run with stops at other local Bend establishments; 9 a.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; facebook.com/OregonVeteransMotorcycleAssociation.state or 541-383-0889.

Radlerfest: 5 breweries tapping $6 radlers for bike riders along the 2-mile loop to each brewery in Bend’s NE Brewers District; 1-7 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/events/1698508170927912.

Sunday 9/15

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.

Monday 9/16

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 9/17

Adventure Trekking — Solving a Need Through Design: An event with Six Moon Designs’ founder Ron Moak shares the story behind Adventure Trekking, his new innovative travel pack design; 5-6:30 p.m.; free; Zoom, Bend; intentionalhiking.com.

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.

Wednesday 9/18

Kids & Family

Thursday 9/12

Candlelight Vigil: This event is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, attendees will have the opportunity to light a candle to honor their loved one at sunset; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bend La Pine Schools Ed Center, 520 NW Wall St., Bend; preventsuicideco.org.

Friday 9/13

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend-30th Birthday Celebration: Celebrate this milestone, there will be snacks, games for the kids and opportunities to share experiences with the Boys & Girls Clubs; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; bgca.org or 541-617-2877.

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 9/14

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

Endless Summer Nights: Guests can look forward to delicious food trucks, local brews, bingo, silent auction, Cycle Pub races and a family fun zone complete with bounce houses, photobooth, cornhole and more; 3-6:30 p.m.; $30 $10 for kids 6-12, $30 for 13+, and 5 & under are free.; Bend Park & Float, 1000 SW Bradbury Way,, Bend; e.givesmart.com or 541-633-7834.

Flourishing Together (a Family Resource Fair with Neurodiversity Flair): Drop in to connect and share resources and interests, enjoy activities and refreshments; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; free; Juniper Park, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend; samaralearningcenter.org or 206-718-8377.

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.

Tuesday 9/17

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center: Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Family Story Time: Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes, ages 0-5, space is limited; 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.

Wildlife Stories with Think Wild: Learn about helping injured wildlife through stories, and make a craft, recommended for children ages 2-8, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1090.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 9/12

The Cosmetic Clinic Laser Event: Learn about and get exclusive pricing on laser hair removal packages, free consultations and demos, and drinks and appetizers; 4-6 p.m.; free; The Cosmetic Clinic at Bend Plastic Surgery, 1239 NE Medical Center Drive, Unit 240, Bend; bendplasticsurgery.com or 541-749-2282.

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.

Waldorf School of Bend Walk and Talk: Observe classes while they are in session and ask questions about the Waldorf educational program, enrolling in 1st through 8th grades and have limited spots in our Early Education program; 10-11 a.m.; free; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; bendwaldorf.com or 541-330-8841.

Friday 9/13

Buddha’s Teachings on Living a Joyful Life: Mahayana Buddhist Teacher Mary Orton offers an overview of timeless Buddhist principles; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free, donation of any amount welcome; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Buddhist Weekend Retreat — Overcome Reactivity and Embrace Happiness: An experiential Buddhist weekend offering a guide to transcend negative reactions that lead to unhappiness, break free from old patterns and realize a life of joy, with Mahayana teacher Mary Orton; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free, $150 donation requested, no one turned away; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Technology Troubleshooting: Get help with your technology problems and questions; 2-3:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Indigenous Speakers Series — Sensing Sasquatch Artist Mingle: Meet the artists who brought Sensing Sasquatch to life, use your senses exploring the exhibition and learn more about the artists’ approaches to interpreting their experiences with non-human others; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $10 limited space, members 20% discount, Tribal Members free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Saturday 9/14

Buddhist Weekend Retreat — Overcome Reactivity and Embrace Happiness: An experiential Buddhist weekend offering a guide to transcend negative reactions that lead to unhappiness, break free from old patterns and realize a life of joy, with Mahayana teacher Mary Orton; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free $150 donation requested, no one turned away; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Yoga, Embodied Dance & Sound Bath: A blend of yoga, dance and sound healing led by musicians Kevin Kraft and DJPK, the Groove Looper; 10 a.m.-noon; $55 plus fees; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; eventbrite.com or 866-320-5024.

Sunday 9/15

Buddhist Weekend Retreat — Overcome Reactivity and Embrace Happiness: An experiential Buddhist weekend offering a guide to transcend negative reactions that lead to unhappiness, break free from old patterns and realize a life of joy, with Mahayana teacher Mary Orton; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free, $150 donation requested, no one turned away; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Sound Bath & Reiki: A self-care experience. wear comfy clothing, bring a mat, pillow, and blanket and soak in the sounds and vibrations of the crystal bowls, flute, and chimes, all are welcome; 6-7:15 p.m.; $15-$25 sliding scale; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

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 9/16

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.

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 9/17

Civics 101 — Civics is for Everybody: A refresher on the importance of civic involvement to support a democracy; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Community Presentation: A community event filled with education, awareness and resources about suicide prevention and the important need to help loved one’s lower access to lethal means in a time of crisis; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Eastside Deschutes Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Suite 170, Bend; preventsuicideco.org.

Know Nostalgia — Route 97 20th Century Roadside Attractions: Discover beloved roadside attractions of Route 97; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Ladies Craft Night Out — Dried Flower Wreath Making Class: Learn how to craft dried flower wreaths from start to finish; 5:30-8 p.m.; $70 online; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-280-1690.

The Power of Food Sovereignty — Diane Wilson and Spring Alaska: Author of “The Seed Keeper” and founder/CEO of Sakari Farms, Upingaksraq Spring Alaska Schreiner, will discuss the transformative power of literature and food sovereignty work; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 530-904-0700.

What’s Brewing — Ballot Backfire: A conversation with leaders from Oregon Business and Industry about the consequences should Measure 118 pass in November; 5-7:30 p.m.; $50, $35 members; Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-388-2582.

Wednesday 9/18

Affordable Homeownership Fair: Join for an Affordable Homeownership Fair to learn from Central Oregon’s affordable developers about exciting opportunities and next steps to become a homeowner; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center Event Room, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend.

Civics 101 — Civics is for Everybody: A refresher on the importance of civic involvement to support a democracy; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 9/12

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.

Friday 9/13

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.

Sisters Festival of Books: Occurring across multiple venues, the festival celebrates all things literature and storytelling — from workshops to poetry and story slams to author events and meet and greets; 4-9 p.m.; Downtown Sisters, multiple locations, Sisters; sistersfob.org.

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 9/14

Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival: Try more than 30 wines, spirits and specialty beers and talk with experts; 1-4 p.m.; $45 VIP & add-on options; Crater Lake Distillery, 19330 Pinehurst Road, Bend; bendwineandspirits.com.

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.

Dog Days of Summer with Van-Go Grooming: $20 Paw-dicures while the pup-parent can enjoy a beer; noon-5 p.m.; $20; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-280-1690.

Endless Summer Nights: Guests can look forward to delicious food trucks, local brews, bingo, silent auction, Cycle Pub races and a family fun zone complete with bounce houses, photobooth, cornhole and more; 3-6:30 p.m.; $30, $10 for kids 6-12 and 5 & under are free.; Bend Park & Float, 1000 SW Bradbury Way, Bend; e.givesmart.com or 541-633-7834.

Sunday 9/15

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; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Monday 9/16

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.

Tuesday 9/17

Bingo: Have fun, win $$ and help out a local nonprofit organization, cards $1-$5; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day: Drink specials all day to celebrate; noon-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

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

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.

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.

What’s Brewing — Ballot Backfire-How Measure 118 Will Hurt Business & Consumers: Angela Wilhelms, president and CEO of Oregon Business & Industry, will speak; Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Wednesday 9/18

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 six, 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.