Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 24-30
Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Dancers practice moving to the different rhythmic and melodic structures in tango music while learning how to Argentine tango Wednesday evenings at the Sons of Norway Hall.
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.