Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 17-23

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Friday 10/18

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: The story follows the newly appointed schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, performed by candlelight in its entirety by actor and orator Alastair Morley Jaques; 7-9 p.m.; $20; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Snowboard Movie Premiere by 4-Lo & Pete Alport: Watch the four Central Oregon locals first snowboard movie, there will be a raffle with proceeds going to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Oregon; 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $15; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Saturday 10/19

Sunday 10/20

Churchill: British actor David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage in this one-man-show; 2 p.m.; $71.50; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

The Dam Fiasco at Bull Flat: Speaker Mike Berry will share stories of early land swindlers, angry landowners with no water and hopeless lawsuits — all of which lead to the follies of the state’s attempt to step in and help; 2-4 p.m.; $10 at the door; Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; threesistershistoricalsociety.org or 541-610-6323.

Tuesday 10/22

Calm Beneath Castles: The ski film features Sam Kuch, Michelle Parker, Dennis Ranalter, Colby Stevenson, Jess Hotter, Craig Murray, Janelle Yip and others; 7:30 p.m.; $29; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Movie Night: Watch “Scream”; others in the series include “Independence Day” on Nov. 5, “Knives Out” on Nov. 19, “Scrooged” on Dec. 3, “Die Hard” on Dec. 10; 6 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

“Show Her The Money” Film Tour: Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is hosting a multi-city Oregon tour of the film, including a panel discussion about the role of women in entrepreneurship within our communities; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Haven Coworking, 1001 SW Disk Road, Ste 250, Bend; oen.org.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 10/17

“Dracula — A Comedy of Terrors” Preview Night: When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing; 7:30-10 p.m.; free; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-0803.

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 10/18

“Dracula — A Comedy of Terrors”: When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $36, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

“Voiceless — A New Musical”: The brand new, original musical will be presented in a special workshop performance; 7-9 p.m.; free, suggested donation of $25; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; voicelessamusical.com.

Saturday 10/19

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: A performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, performed by Alastair Morely Jacques inside the winery; 7-9 p.m.; $25; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.

Sunday 10/20

“Dracula — A Comedy of Terrors”: When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing; 2-4 p.m.; $36, $32 for 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 10/21

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 10/22

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 10/23

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 10/18

The DUCC Comedy Showcase (presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club): A Comedy Club style experience in Central Oregon, showcasing local talent and occasional special guests, hosted by Eric Oren; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Saturday 10/19

Halloween Improv Showcase: Bend Institute of Comedy presents a completely improvised show featuring founder John Breen; 7:30-9 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; BendInstituteofComedy.com or 541-410-5866.

Sunday 10/20

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.

Books

Thursday 10/17

An Evening with Ellen Waterston & Joe Wilkins: The authors will discuss their new work; 6:30 p.m.; $5 or book purchase; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

“Irelandish” by Jana Zvibleman: The writer and poet will discuss her new memoir; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Saturday 10/19

The Journey of a Romance Writer: Hear the story of an Oregon writer’s path to publishing; 3-4 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Sunday 10/20

The Journey of a Romance Writer: Hear the story of an Oregon writer’s path to publishing, Anna Grace’s “Love, Oregon” series was set in a fictional town in Deschutes County; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

The Vikings — Fact & Fiction: Take a tour of the Viking Age with William Sullivan, author of eight novels and 16 nonfiction books; 2-3 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Monday 10/21

PSB Fiction Book Club: This week the group will be discussing “Lucky Dogs” by Helen Schulman; 5:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 10/22

“Becoming Baba Yaga” by Kris Spisak: Dive into the story of this trickster, feminist and witch of the woods; noon-1 p.m.; free, registration required, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org.

Romance Authors Book Signing: Helen Hunting and Tijan will be present to sign their books, “Pucked” and “Enemies”; 4-6 p.m.; or book purchase; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 10/17

Salmon Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Megan Hill for a salmon walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River; 1-3 p.m.; free, currently a waitlist; Spring Creek, near Camp Sherman, Camp Sherman; deschuteslandtrust.org.

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; 1-3 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Friday 10/18

Paulina Creek Preserve Tour: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a fall tour of Paulina Creek Preserve; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Paulina Creek Preserve, near La Pine, La Pine; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Saturday 10/19

Giddy Up 5K/5Miler Ranch Run: Run or walk a 5K or run five miles; 10 a.m.; $45; Pole Creek Ranch, 15425 McKenzie Hwy Sisters, Sisters; runsignup.com/Race/OR/Sisters/GiddyUp5.

Sunday 10/20

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.

Geology Hike: Join Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Priday Ranch, explore basalt flows and tuff created by volcanic ash while you learn more about the geology of the region; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; free; Priday Ranch, near Madras, Madras; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.

NFL Brunch: As the crisp Bend breeze rolls in, Mill Works Pub keeps the outdoor fun alive with their inviting new firepit.; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

Monday 10/21

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.

Wednesday 10/23

Fall Colors Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright for a fall colors walk at the Metolius Preserve; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Kids & Family

Friday 10/18

Kids Night Out: Drop the kiddos (ages 4-11) off for a fun-filled evening of games, crafts, activities and a DIY meal — all while supporting the teen program; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $40 suggested, fundraiser — pick your price; Amity Creek Elementary at Thompson Elementary, 437 NW Wall St., Bend; campfireco.org or 541-382-4682.

Saturday 10/19

Fall Festival & Auction: Featuring a live auction, online auction, kid activities, yard sale, country store, BBQ, baked goods, kettle corn, coffee bar, hayrides, and more; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Christmas Valley Community Church, 87921 County Hwy 5-14, Christmas Valley; auctria.events or 541-576-2757.

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 10/17

2024 Bend Venture Conference: Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; $299-$439 early bird pricing available; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Bridging the Divide — A Call for Civil Discourse: Join the City Club of Central Oregon and Braver Angels Oregon for an interactive event focused on depolarizing politics, engage in one-on-one discussions, explore differing views; 4-6 p.m.; $15-$25 If cost is a concern, use promo code CivicCO; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Mind Mapping — Beyond Brainstorming: This workshop will introduce the concept of Mind Mapping to participants, in addition to other creative exercises, capturing flashes of insight and get those ideas flowing; 4-6 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Experience the joy of group harmony singing in an accessible and engaging space, open sessions happen first two weeks of series; 6-8 p.m.; free donations welcome; Deschutes Children’s Foundation — Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 NW 14th St., Bend; VoicesRisingCC.eventbrite.com or 541-388-3101.

Friday 10/18

2024 Bend Venture Conference: Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $299-$439 early bird pricing available; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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.

Rosette Gault lecture: The author and artist will give a lecture titled “Visions in Eco-Friendly Paperclay”; 6 p.m.; free; Pence Hall — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; clayguildofthecascades.org or 541-383-7700.

Saturday 10/19

Introduction to Laser Cutting and Engraving: Learn how to prepare files and drawings for a Glowforge laser printer, a laser cutting and engraving machine; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $135; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

STORY College Admissions Fair: Join admissions reps from top colleges for a free 60-minute admissions session and 90-minute college fair, learn about holistic admissions, college lists and financial aid; 2-4 p.m.; free; Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend; apps.admissions.yale.edu or 541-382-0699.

Sunday 10/20

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

Ikebana — the Traditional Art of Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging: Create Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries; 1-3 p.m.; $199; COCC Boyle Education Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 805-886-0542.

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 Community Choir — Open Sessions: Experience the joy of group harmony singing in an accessible and engaging space; 3-5 p.m.; free donations welcome; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; VoicesRisingCC.eventbrite.com or 541-633-7821.

Monday 10/21

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.

NPR’s Scott Simon — Orchestrating Propaganda: Weekend Edition Saturday host and one of the hosts of NPR’s morning news podcast Up First will talk; 7:30-10 p.m.; $49 (plus Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Tuesday 10/22

Bend Emerging Talent Expert Lab — Harnessing the Power of Emotional Agility: Savanna DeLuca, executive director and therapist at Wild Heart Therapy and Consulting, will talk about emotional agility; 5-7 p.m.; $25 free for YP Passport Holders; COCC — Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-3221.

Kara’s Kitchenware Cooking Classes: Cooking classes cater to both beginners and experts, covering everything from fundamental skills to specialized techniques; 6 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/8531936593524221 or 541-312-0131.

Wednesday 10/23

Livable Future Forum — Farming the High Desert: Learn more about Oregon’s land use system and its emphasis on preserving agricultural lands and water from local farmers and Central Oregon LandWatch staff; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.

Food & Drinks

Unorthodox Bier Release Party: Experience this unholy marriage between a Belgian Witbier & a Cascadian Dark Ale, available on-tap exclusively at The Abbey; Thursday through Saturday 3:30-8:30 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Avenue, Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Thursday 10/17

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; thepatiotaphouse.com or 541-903-8669.

Crafts & Drafts Paint Parties — Fall Aspens: No experience is necessary, instructors will guide attendees through the painting process step-by-step; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Friday 10/18

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Saturday 10/19

2024 Trump Rally Cruise & Potluck BBQ: There will be live music, BBQ and a Trump train/convoy; 1-6 p.m.; free Bring something for the potluck to share; Al Moody Park, 2225 Daggett Lane, Bend; facebook.com/groups/844152387522540 or 541-610-9349.

Classic Car Fest: A benefit for Warrior Impact, there will be live music, vendors, raffle, beer, food trucks and of course, classic cars; noon-4 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Pints for Polio Pub Walk: Fight Polio while enjoying a night out, every ticket vaccinates 200 children; noon-4 p.m.; $40 Includes cup & craft beer tastes @ local pubs; Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; pintsforpolio.org.

Unity Fall Fair: Fundraiser for Unity Youth Program & Samara Learning Center, there will be free music from Sweet Red & The Hot Rod Billies and food by Jamaican Jerk and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 503-858-9037.

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Sunday 10/20

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.

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Monday 10/21

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.

Tuesday 10/22

Ghostly All Ages Game Night: Come learn some new board games with Modern Games, games for all ages and a selection of snacks; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

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.

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.

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Wednesday 10/23

Spooky Wine & Paint Night: Paint while enjoying wine, price includes one glass of wine and all painting supplies; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $48, 20% gratuity added at event; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0573.

Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.