Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, September 24, 2024

By The Bulletin

: Submitted photoThe Cascade Center of Photography will host a fall color photography outing on Sunday.

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; on display through Monday 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; opens Friday with reception 4-7 p.m., 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 9/27

Outdoor Family Movie — Disney’s “Encanto”: Celebrate the City of Bend’s Welcoming Week and Mes de la Cultura, come early to create Hispanic heritage-based crafts, movie starts at 7 p.m., bring blankets and low lawn chairs; 6 p.m.; free; Oregon State University — Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-322-3100.

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 Avenue, Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Unity Event to Tell the Truth: Performers including a special music guest will come together for true life stories, comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett will perform in addition to other local talent; 7:30-10 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at the door; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-350-8448.

Saturday 9/28

Confidence Film Premiere: A local film screening, Q&A panel with film stars and Jamaican catering; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free, tickets needed for seating; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College — Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Last Saturday Art Walk: Afternoon Jazz at Café des Chutes featuring a monthly residency with the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio, plus artist pop-ups and art happenings; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St., Bend; theworkhousebend.com.

Sunday 9/29

Beyond the Fantasy: Teton Gravity Research’s 29th annual ski and snowboard film; 3:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.; $17 plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Tuesday 10/1

The Allure of Terror: Join Librarian Chandra van Eijnsbergen for a talk about the meaning and importance of the horror genre and come away with a list of terrifyingly wonderful books to read; 1-2 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 9/26

La Rumba: There will be a dance lesson before music from DJ SOLO and open dance; 7-11 p.m.; free; Hola! Downtown, 920 NW Bond St., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-728-0069.

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.

“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.

Friday 9/27

“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 dollars 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 9/28

Lá Bon Burlesque Presents — Cirque Du Freak: The burlesque performers will put on a show; 7-10 p.m.; $25 plus fees, $15 standing room only; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com.

“Last Train to Nibroc”: Two young people meet in 1940 and find themselves navigating through the tough times of a country at war to discover what they have to give up to obtain what their hearts truly desire; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $20; La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine; etcbend.org.

“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.

Sunday 9/29

“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 9/30

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 10/1

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 10/2

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

Thursday 9/26

Craig Ferguson — Pants on Fire: The Scottish comedian and former Late Show host will perform; 8 p.m.; $60 plus fees; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Friday 9/27

A Good Comedy Show: The comedian who grew up in Indiana will perform; 6:45-8:30 p.m.; $15; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend.

Bend Institute of Comedy: A long-form improv showcase; 7:30-9:15 p.m.; $22 online, $26 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Improv Showcase 500: The improv comedy troupe will perform; 7:30-9 p.m.; $20; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com or 541-410-5866.

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.

Unity Event To Tell the Truth: Performers will come together for true life stories, comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett will perform in addition to other local talent; 7:30-10 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at the door; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-350-8448.

Monday 9/30

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 9/27

“The Price She Pays” by Katie Steele & Tiffany Brown: The Oregon-based authors and licensed marriage and family therapists will talk about the troubling state of mental wellness for female athletes of all skills and levels; 6:30 p.m.; $30; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Monday 9/30

Book Club — “Healing the Heart of Democracy”: A five-session discussion group centered around Parker J. Palmer’s book, facilitated by Kirstin Anglea; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 10/1

“The Wild Huntress,” by Emily Lloyd-Jones: The author who grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon 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.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 9/26

Queer in Nature — Community Sit Spot & Meditation: Find solace in nature and recharge, rest and reconnect with fellow queer folx; 1-2 p.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com 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 9/27

Geology Hike: Explore mixed pine and juniper forest and a meadow next to Whychus Creek while you learn about the geologic history of the preserve and our region; 5-7 p.m.; free, register online; Aspen Hollow Preserve, Deschutes; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Queer in Nature — Community Sit Spot & Meditation: Find solace in nature and recharge, rest and reconnect with fellow queer folx; 6-7 p.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com or 541-389-7275.

Saturday 9/28

Nature Kids — Animal Architects: Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free, register online; Paulina Creek Preserve, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

NatureConnect Fest: Provides 30+ activities for families including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, a climbing wall, food and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; natureconnectco.org.

Sunday 9/29

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 or 541-389-7275.

Monday 9/30

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.

Wednesday 10/2

Pollinator Pathway Fall Social and Seed Swap: Learn about Pollinator Pathway Bend, connect with fellow native plant gardeners and share your love for native habitat, light refreshments provided, beverages available for sale; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.

Kids & Family

Saturday 9/28

Big Rig Day: A free family event allowing kids to climb aboard backhoes, dump trucks, mixer trucks and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Knife River — Tumalo, 64500 O.B. Riley Road, Bend or 541-693-5900.

NatureConnect Fest: Thirty-plus activities for families including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, a climbing wall, food and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St., Bend; natureconnectco.org.

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.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 9/26

Bend Microdosing Faire: Learn from an inspiring lineup of speakers, coaches and exhibitors about the transformative power of microdosing across various aspects of life; 6-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Central Oregon PubTalk — The Road to BVC: This event showcases the Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalists as they deliver fast-paced, three-minute pitches to a live crowd, the audience will vote to decide which companies advance; 4:30-8 p.m.; $48, $32 for members; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

Know Nostalgia — What a Doll: Learn how a doll’s stylish clothes and her hundreds of jobs over the decades reflected the societal values of the times; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Women and The Oregon State Insane Asylum: Hear the surreal and peculiar reality of women patients from 1900-1910; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Friday 9/27

Esperanza, Ayuda y Sanación: Esta presentación de Oregon Healing Collective ce trata de la prevención del suicidio y la salud mental. Cubre cómo la conexión y la identidad dentro de la comunidad pueden apoyar la salud mental; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Latino Community Association, 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr., #110, Bend; preventsuicideco.org.

Saturday 9/28

Central Oregon Green Building Tour: A showcase for real-world solutions that address the climate impact of buildings in Central Oregon; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Sunday 9/29

Fall Colors Photography Outings: Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take awesome photos; 7-11 a.m.; Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St., Suite 110, Bend; ccophoto.com or 541-241-2266.

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.

Monday 9/30

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.

Senate District 27 Candidate Forum: Questions can be submitted by the public through this link: forms.gle/Zx82ZP1Qzcy5ZhUC9, moderated by Emily Cureton Cook, OPB; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes County Administration Building, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend; lwv.org.

Water & Habitat in the High Desert: Learn how local agencies are protecting our watershed and get tips on how to apply conservation methods to your own backyard; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 10/1

The Allure of Terror: Join Librarian Chandra vanEijnsbergen for a talk about the meaning and importance of the horror genre and come away with a list of terrifyingly wonderful books to read; 1-2 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

La Pine Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum: Questions can be submitted by the public online; 6-8:15 p.m.; free; La Pine Park & Rec Building, 16405 First St., La Pine; events.cityclubco.org.

Pitch Latino: Pitch Latino Bend provides Latino startup entrepreneurs with a platform to pitch their innovative ideas to a live audience; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; latinofounder.com or 541-410-5866.

Wednesday 10/2

Go Clean Energy Conference: Hear Senator Ron Wyden discuss funding for electrification of homes, buildings and transportation, 25 other speakers help you build your project and get the incentives to pay for it; 8:30-4:30 p.m.; $65-$75, connect with sponsors who have limited free tickets; Central Oregon Community College (Bend campus), 2600 NW College Way, Bend; GoCleanEnergy.org or 206-498-5887.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 9/26

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.

Pint Night: Support children in foster care by grabbing a pint or two with friends, benefits CASA of Central Oregon; 5-8 p.m.; free; Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend; spidercitybrewing.com.

Rare Wine Company Tasting Seminar: Tasting of Rare Wine Company’s classic producers including a special Madeira; 5:30-7 p.m.; $40, $30 for Wine Club Members; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com.

Ribbon Cutting for US Bank: This festive event will include beverages and appetizers; 4-7 p.m.; free; US Bank, 1025 SW Bond St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-3221.

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

Trivia Night: Every second and last Thursday of the month, there will be prizes, raffle tickets and wine; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 194, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

Friday 9/27

Monthly Bubble Bar Celebration: Enjoy a flight of three Champagnes along with additional by-the-glass bubbles and small bites; noon-9 p.m.; free, pricing varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Saturday 9/28

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.

Diamonds & Dust 25th Anniversary Gala: There will be a southern-style dinner catered by Southern Accent, libations, silent auction, live auction and live music; 5-10 p.m.; $150; Healing Reins’, 65325 Cline Falls Road, Bend; healingreins.org.

Diva Drag Brunch: Featuring drag queens from Portland along with Bend favorites; 11 a.m.; $25; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; campfirehotel.com.

Fresh Hops & Pop Up Shops: Celebrating fall with fresh hop beers, local makers and live music, The Bunkhouse Duo will perform; noon-5 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Monktoberfest: Marks a fantastic kickoff to the fall season with an array of great beer, music, food and vendors; 2-8 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Oktoberfest + Night Market: There will be a night market, beer steins and Oktoberfest merch, authentic German food, axe throwing and more; noon-10 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/events/3771885389796924 or 541-639-4776.

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; bridge99brewery.com/events or 541-280-1690.

Sunday 9/29

Monthly Bubble Bar Celebration: Enjoy a flight of three Champagnes along with additional by-the-glass bubbles and small bites; 2-8 p.m.; free Pricing varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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.

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 9/30

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.

Tuesday 10/1

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.

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.

Karaoke: Every Tuesday karaoke, sign up starts at 8 p.m. and goes until last call or last singer; 8 p.m.-midnight; free please tip the DJ; M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; mj-tavern.com or 541-389-1410.

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.

Ribbon Cutting for FASTSIGNS: Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m., the festive event will include Octoberfest themed appetizers and live music; 4-5 p.m.; free; FASTSIGNS, 20332 Empire Ave., #F2, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-833-7608.

Wednesday 10/2

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.

Flights Wine Bar & Eat Drink Bend Present — How to Blind Taste: You’ll taste 2 white and 2 reds while narrowing down your guesses on the wines, no experience necessary, hosted by Kelsey Daniels, certified sommelier; 6-7:30 p.m.; $45; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.