Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 24-30

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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.

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.

Kinetic Communique, Motion Design Exhibition: An exhibit that explores the vast sub genres of Motion Design and the many applications of it’s form; Thursday through Saturday 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Thursday 10/24

Airlie Press Poetry Reading: An evening of poetry, featuring poets Daneen Bergland, Irene Cooper and Valerie Witte; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

High Desert Horror & The Lava Lakes Murders: Historical 100-year-old cold case true crime about Oregon’s first serial killer; 7-9 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Literary Ghost Walk: Take a haunting walk through the library, librarians will introduce attendees to their favorite dead authors; 6:30-8 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Experience the joy of group harmony singing in an accessible and engaging space, open sessions happen first two week 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 10/25

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.

Traveling Terrors — A Haunted Carnival Experience: This event brings together the talents of all theatre classes, showcasing their creativity and passion while delivering thrills, scares and fun for the whole family; 7-10 p.m.; $12; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; bendlapine.hometownticketing.com or 541-383-6360.

Saturday 10/26

Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus: The show is a mix of theater and stand-up comedy, originally written by Eric Coble and directed by Mindy Cooper; 7:30 p.m.; $67, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Spooky Saturday Screenings — Monster House: Watch the movie on a projected screen with drinks and snacks available for purchase; 6-8 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; facebook.com/ponchsplace or 541-236-5426.

Traveling Terrors — A Haunted Carnival Experience: This event brings together the talents of all theatre classes, showcasing their creativity and passion while delivering thrills, scares and fun for the whole family; 5-10 p.m.; $12; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; bendlapine.hometownticketing.com or 541-383-6360.

Sunday 10/27

Traveling Terrors — A Haunted Carnival Experience: This event brings together the talents of all theatre classes, showcasing their creativity and passion while delivering thrills, scares and fun for the whole family; 5-8 p.m.; $12 timed entry; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; bendlapine.hometownticketing.com or 541-383-6360.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 10/24

“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.

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 10/25

“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.

Saturday 10/26

Cliché Presents — Twink Or Treat: Annual Halloween party, come in your most outrageous costume; 8 p.m.-midnight; $15 online, $25 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

“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.

Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus: The show is a mix of theater and stand-up comedy, originally written by Eric Coble and directed by Mindy Cooper; 7:30 p.m.; $67, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Sunday 10/27

“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 10/28

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 10/29

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 10/30

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 10/24

Liz Miele: The New York City-based comedian will perform; 7 p.m.; $15 online, $30 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

The Roundabouts Improv: The Bend improv troupe will perform; 7:30-9:15 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Saturday 10/26

Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus: The show is a mix of theater and stand-up comedy, originally written by Eric Coble and directed by Mindy Cooper; 7:30 p.m.; $67, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Books

Thursday 10/24

Airlie Press Poetry Reading: An evening of poetry, featuring poets Daneen Bergland, Irene Cooper and Valerie Witte; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

“The Ancients” by John Larison: The Oregon author of “Whiskey When We’re Dry” will discuss his new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5 or book purchase; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Stranger than Fiction: Author Jools Sinclair shares her journey from writing about fictional ghosts to coming face-to-face with real ones; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Monday 10/28

Book Club — “Healing the Heart of Democracy”: A 5-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.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 10/24

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.

Warren Miller’s “75”: Featuring 10 all-new, original segments filmed in Canada, Colorado, California, Utah, Finland, Japan, Austria, Alaska and New Jersey; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25 online, $20 for kids/students, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; warrenmiller.com.

Friday 10/25

Warren Miller’s “75”: Featuring 10 all-new, original segments filmed in Canada, Colorado, California, Utah, Finland, Japan, Austria, Alaska and New Jersey; 6-8 p.m. and 9-11 p.m.; $25 online, $20 for kids/students, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; warrenmiller.com.

Saturday 10/26

Happy Girls Run in Sisters: Enjoy some bonding time with women of all ages and levels in the appropriately-named town of Sisters; 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters; traveloregon.com.

Nature Kids — Treemendous Trees: Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at land trust preserves; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Sunday 10/27

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.

Fall Colors Hike: Join Coleen Pidgeon for a fall colors hike at the Metolius Preserve; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

NFL Brunch: Watch the game with drinks and food available for purchase; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

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.

Monday 10/28

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

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.

Kids & Family

Thursday 10/24

Waldorf School of Bend Walk and Talk: An opportunity to tour the school and observe the classes while they are in session, teachers can answer your questions as well; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Suite 2, Bend; bendwaldorf.com or 541-330-8841.

Saturday 10/26

Autumn Family Faire: There will be four hours of autumn-inspired games, activities, crafts, face painting, food trucks, community booths, a photo booth, friends, neighbors and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Troy Field, 690 NW Bond St., Bend; campfireco.org or 541-382-4682.

Nature Kids — Treemendous Trees: Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at land trust preserves; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.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 10/24

High Desert Horror & The Lava Lakes Murders: Historical 100-year-old cold case true crime about Oregon’s first serial killer; 7-9 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Navigating Workplace Challenges — Leave Laws and More: A presentation where we’ll demystify the latest twists in leave laws, dive into wage and hour hot topics like exempt employees and the new salary basis requirements; 7:50 a.m.-noon; $50, group discounts available; Hampton Inn & Suites, 730 SW Columbia St., Bend; centraloregonemployerscouncil.org or 541-410-9181.

Shifting Narratives — From Print Media to Media Literacy: The panel discussion, “Shifting Narratives,” will explore the dynamic evolution from print media to media literacy, emphasizing authentic representation and cultural sensitivity in journalism; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org.

Start Young — Proactive Parenting Around Addictive Technology: Watch “Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition,” exploring tech’s impact on kids’ mental health, after, a panel of local experts will share insights on brain development and managing screen use; 6-8 p.m.; free; Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend; cascadesacademy.org or 541-382-0699.

Stranger than Fiction: Author Jools Sinclair shares her journey from writing about fictional ghosts to coming face-to-face with real ones; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Upgrade Your Resume: Learn how to make your resume tell your story and show off your talent and skills in this class; 11 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/events/1516769585669172 or 541-617-7050.

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.

Waldorf School of Bend Walk and Talk: An opportunity to tour the school and observe the classes while they are in session, teachers can answer your questions as well; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Suite 2, Bend; bendwaldorf.com or 541-330-8841.

Friday 10/25

High Desert Horror & The Lava Lakes Murders: Historical 100-year-old cold case true crime about Oregon’s first serial killer; 7-9 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Upgrade Your Resume: Learn how to make your resume tell your story and show off your talent and skills in this class; 2 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; facebook.com/events/1516769585669172 or 541-312-1090.

Saturday 10/26

History of the Pioneer Queens: Presented by Jerry Brummer, learn about this cherished tradition of Prineville’s early settlers; 2-3 p.m.; free; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St., Prineville; crooklib.org or 541-447-3715.

Meet Artists Santige & Sapata Fofana-Dura: Hear about plans for including the community in creating art for the Sunriver Library; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1080.

Sunday 10/27

American Horror Films — 1970s to Present: Jake Agatucci explores the development of American horror films and the impact they made on the industry and on all of us; 3-4 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Fall Colors Photography Outings: Learn to take awesome 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.

Half day of mindfulness practice: Join an established group of mindfulness meditation practitioners to learn how to successfully practice methods for coming home to ourselves in times of change, newcomers welcome; 1-4:30 p.m.; free, donations accepted; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; trinitybend.org or 802-299-0722.

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.

Meet Artists Santigie & Sapata Fofana-Dura: Hear about plans for including the community in creating art for the Sunriver Library; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

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.

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

Monday 10/28

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 10/29

Climate Positive Biochar — Enhancing Environmental Health: Explore the multiple use cases for biochar in environmental remediation, soil applications and its potential as a carbon sequestration tool; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.

DYF Volunteer Information Night: Join us to learn about Deschutes National Forest Winter volunteer opportunities; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes National Forest Supervisors Office, 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend; forms.gle.

Embodied Pregnancy Ceremony — A Rite of Passage for Mothers: Whether it is your first or your fifth pregnancy, the group will honor your journey and memorialize your gestation in community through ritual, ceremony, crafting and shared story; 6-8 p.m.; $55 please reach out for sliding scale jessica@intrepidher.com; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; calendly.com or 541-668-6494.

Latin Music Lecture: Lewis & Clark College’s Freddy Vilches, Ph.D., associate professor of Hispanic studies, will provide a lecture on the history of Latin jazz and other Latin American musical styles in the U.S.; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Wednesday 10/30

Bend 101: Learn about the history of Bend, how it developed into what we experience today, and how we can contribute a thriving community into the future; 5:30-8 p.m.; $15; OSU — Cascades Edward J Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-3221.

Kara’s Kitchenware 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.

Karim Bouris — “First they bombed Gaza and I didn’t speak up.”: Karim Bouris (CEO of Mixte Communications) will share how propaganda keeps good people paralyzed, afraid and unsure as they witness Israel’s campaign against Palestine and Lebanon; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; 541-388-1793.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 10/24

3rd Annual A Night to Remember — Bowties & Boots: There will be live music, food, raffles, silent and live auctions, photo booth and line-dancing lessons, proceeds benefit Rimrock Trails a 501 c3; 6-9 p.m.; $100; Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Bend; rimrocktrails.ejoinme.org or 855-318-4960.

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.

Trivia Night: Teams of 2 to 4 will battle through a multi-category trivia competition focused around Stephen King movies; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Unorthodox Bier Release: An unholy marriage between a Belgian-Style Witbier and a Cascadian Dark Ale, midnight wheat and Special B honor this ceremony with delicate chocolate and roasty notes; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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 10/25

Unorthodox Bier Release: An unholy marriage between a Belgian-Style Witbier and a Cascadian Dark Ale, midnight wheat and Special B honor this ceremony with delicate chocolate and roasty notes; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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 10/26

Diff’rent Smokes — Third Annual Smoke Beer Festival: All-ages welcome, a wide range of beers made with smoked malts or other smoked ingredients, smoke beers exclusively available with paid admission; 1-5 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St., Bend; unofficiallogging.com.

Hounds and Hooch Halloween: Features a dog costume contest, adoptable pups from Brightside Animal Center, and spooky cocktails; 1-4 p.m.; free; Bendistillery, 19330 Pinehurst Road, Bend; craterlakespirits.com or 541-318-0200.

Jubelale Jubilee: Join us for a live mural painting by this year’s talented Jubelale artist, Evan Namkung, explore a vibrant local vendor art market, enjoy live music and soak up the atmosphere; 1-5 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-385-8606.

Magick Mead Samhain Ceremony: Participants will enjoy various Meads, learning about its history and mythic tales, followed by a guided meditation that reconnects them with their spirit’s joy and power.; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $55-$100, two for $100; Hanai Foundation Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; MeadWizard.com or 541-668-6494.

Pints for Pitties: There will be drink specials, live music, special $1 dog burgers, limited edition swag, and local vendors, supporting nonprofit Companion Animal Medical Project; 4-8 p.m.; Cascade Lakes Pub, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; campclinics.org or 458-836-7866.

River Pig’s Annual Halloween Party: Celebrate spooky season, live DJ, cocktail specials, costume contest and Red Bull sponsored prizes; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; $10 online, $20 at door; River Pig Saloon, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Bend; merctickets.com or 541-385-6777.

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

Spooky Saturday Screenings — Monster House: Watch the movie on a projected screen with drinks and snacks available for purchase; 6-8 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; facebook.com/ponchsplace or 541-236-5426.

Unorthodox Bier Release: An unholy marriage between a Belgian-Style Witbier and a Cascadian Dark Ale, midnight wheat and Special B honor this ceremony with delicate chocolate and roasty notes; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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 10/27

NFL Brunch: Watch the game with drinks and food available for purchase; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

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.

Unorthodox Bier Release: An unholy marriage between a Belgian-Style Witbier and a Cascadian Dark Ale, midnight wheat and Special B honor this ceremony with delicate chocolate and roasty notes; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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 10/28

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.

Halloween Candy & Bier Flight Pairing: Kicking off the Halloween festivities with a pre-selected bier flight that has been thoughtfully curated to pair with a selection of classic Halloween candies; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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.

Tuesday 10/29

Halloween Candy & Bier Flight Pairing: Kicking off the Halloween festivities with a pre-selected bier flight that has been thoughtfully curated to pair with a selection of classic Halloween candies; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

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.

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 10/30

The Austrian Wine & Cheese Workshop: Join Teri Tith, wine and cheese steward, to taste through four cheeses paired with Austrian wines; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $35 Gratuity not included; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Halloween Candy & Bier Flight Pairing: Kicking off the Halloween festivities with a pre-selected bier flight that has been thoughtfully curated to pair with a selection of classic Halloween candies; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/share/iw3hmd9ya7sup1JS.

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.

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