Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 31-Nov. 6

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 29, 2024

By The Bulletin

: The Sunriver Pétanque Club meet on Sunday and Thursday at Mary McCullum Park in Sunriver.

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.

Where Art and Agriculture Coexist: This exhibition invites you to explore the unique perspectives of artists who participated in the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for the Arts & Agriculture’s 2022 and 2023 artist residency programs; Wednesday through Saturday 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Thursday 10/31

Don’t Dream It, Be It: Catch a double feature of Dracula and the official Tim Curry Halloween performance which includes a drag show and all the classics, dressing up is encouraged; 5-11:30 p.m.; $10 Dracula all ages, $30 drag and cult classic 21+, $50 for both; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Friday 11/1

First Friday Art Walk: Welcome to the Old Mill District’s First Friday Art Walk, where the arrival of a new month is celebrated through a vibrant exploration of local creativity.; 3 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/1200551064498736 or 541-312-0131.

Saturday 11/2

Sunday 11/3

C. O. Spinners & Weavers Guild Holiday Show & Sale: Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers Guild annual holiday show and sale at the Environmental Center, downtown Bend; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Tales from the Magic Cauldron: Storyteller Will Hornyak talks Welsh sorceresses, Mexican specters and Inuit shamans to celebrate Samhain and Dia de Los Muertos, musician Peter Lepanto opens the evening; 6-7:30 p.m.; $15; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; imbrewing.com or 541-633-7821.

Monday 11/4

The Pause Button — A Monthly Poetry Gathering: Bring a poem or two to share, poems can be written by you or by another poet; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 11/5

Movie Night: Watch “Scream” on Oct. 22, “Independence Day” on Nov. 5, “Knives Out” on Nov. 19, “Scrooged” on Dec. 3, “Die Hard” on Dec. 10 and “Office Christmas Party” on Dec. 17; 6 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 10/31

“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.

Lá Bon Presents — Burlesquerade: There will be performances, sultry dancing and costumes, wear your masks and watch us take ours off during a night of sensual burlesque performances; 6-9 p.m.; $25 online, plus fees; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; facebook.com/TheCapitolBend.

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.

Steely Dead: The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan cover band from Denver will perform; 9 p.m.; $20 online; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Friday 11/1

Saturday 11/2

Sunday 11/3

Dance Your Prayers: Beth Welton-Miller will lead the dance, no experience necessary; noon-1:30 p.m.; free Love offering appreciated $5-$15; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 503-680-5810.

“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 11/4

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 11/5

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 11/6

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

Sunday 11/3

Open Mic Comedy: Signups for open mic start at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., each comedian gets 5 minutes, first and third 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 or 541-280-1690.

Tuesday 11/5

Gareth Reynolds: The standup comedian from Milwaukee will perform; 8 p.m.; $15 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Books

Friday 11/1

40th Ed ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ Launch Party: Join artist and illustrator Kelly Rae Roberts for a book launch and signing gathering; 4-6 p.m.; free; Wild Beauty, 484 W Washington Ave., Sisters; facebook.com/events/798628055609719.

Monday 11/4

Wednesday 11/6

The Beaver Den: Each month the group selects a published research paper relating to beavers to read, critically evaluate and discuss; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; BeaverWorks, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend; tockify.com.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 10/31

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

Witches Paddle: Paddle the river in witchy attire or swing by to watch; 4-6 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-389-7275.

Friday 11/1

First Friday Art Walk: Welcome to the Old Mill District’s First Friday Art Walk, where the arrival of a new month is celebrated through a vibrant exploration of local creativity; 3 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/1200551064498736 or 541-312-0131.

Star Party: Join Jim Hammond for an exploration of the night sky at Rimrock Ranch, explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this protected ranch; 6-9:30 p.m.; free; Rimrock Ranch, near Sisters, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Saturday 11/2

Full-Day Baseball Camp: A morning of skills and drills, followed by a scrimmage to showcase the skills everyone learned, grades 5-8, intermediate and advanced levels; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $100 per day, $380 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.

Half-Day Baseball Camp: A half-day of skills and drills, grades 2-5, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach-to-athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 per day, $280 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.

Sunday 11/3

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.

NFL Brunch: Watch the game by the firepit; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

Monday 11/4

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 10/31

Deschutes Title’s Trunk-or-Treat: Come trick-or-treat in our parking lot! Please join us for a family-friendly event benefiting Deschutes Children’s Foundation.; 4-6 p.m.; free; Deschutes Title Company, 397 SW Upper Terrace Dr., Bend; deschutescountytitle.com or 541-389-2120.

Halloween: Families and Halloween fans throughout Central Oregon it’s time to channel the spirit of the bewitching season – start designing your costumes, pets too – and join the Halloween fun in the Old Mill; 4 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/3918745325117550 or 541-312-0131.

Kids Halloween Adventure: Kids event including games, candy and prizes, parents are asked to please stay with attending children; 3-5 p.m.; $5 per kid or $20 for 5 kids, parents free with child; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-788-1437.

Saturday 11/2

Half-Day Baseball Camp: A half-day of skills and drills, grades 2-5, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 per day, $280 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.

Storytime with Sloth: There will be books, songs and coloring time, all ages welcome; 10-11 a.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 11/5

Kids Yoga Teacher Training: Join local author and expert kids yoga teacher, Deven Sisler, for an accessible kids yoga session, 20-hour module; 4-5:30 p.m.; $450 early bird, BIPOC & educator discounts available; Namaspa Yoga Community, Bend; namaspa.com or 541-550-8550.

Wednesday 11/6

All Ages Game Night: Explore fun, new 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.

Upstream Family Explorers: Explore water cycles and the aquatic wonders of Tumalo Creek; 2:30-4 p.m.; free; Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Lectures & Classes

Friday 11/1

Bullet Journal Workshop: Learn how to structure your journal space to house these concepts and also let creativity flow, bring your own journal to work on; 3:30-5:45 p.m.; $33 online, early bird available for $25 a week before; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Certified Burn Manager Course: This course satisfies the instructional requirement for the Oregon Certified Burn Manager program and concludes with an opportunity to take the Oregon CBM written test; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 307 W. Sisters Park Drive, Sisters; extension.oregonstate.edu.

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.

First Friday Happy Hour Vinyasa: Happy Hour Vinyasa at Yoga Shala Bend; 4:30-5:45 p.m.; $24 drop-in, punch card or monthly unlimited available; Yoga Shala Bend, 806 NW Brooks St., Suite 200, Bend; yogashalabend.com or 541-668-6890.

Living Well with Chronic Pain: Free six-week chronic pain self-management program, free lunch included; 1-3 p.m.; free; Council on Aging Senior Services Center, 1036 NE Fifth Street, Bend; councilonaging.org or 541-678-5483.

Saturday 11/2

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.

Exhibition Opening — Blood, Sweat & Flannel: Flannel shirts, jackets and undergarments have played an important role in the High Desert, explore the region’s labor history through the lens of the fabric; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free Exhibit is free with paid museum admission!; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 11/3

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.

Tales from the Magic Cauldron: Storyteller Will Hornyak will talk Welsh sorceresses, Irish gods, Mexican specters and mortals in search of inspiration, intoxication, healing and rebirth; 6 p.m.; $15; Immersion Brewery, Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; imbrewing.com or 541-633-7821.

Why we need Indigenous ingenuity: Dr. Daniel Wildcat will explore the concept of Indigenuity — how ancient wisdom informs modern problem-solving — and argue for the critical need for this knowledge in today’s world; 2-3:30 p.m.; $0-$15 Sliding Scale pricing; Madras Performing Arts Center, 412 SE Bluff St., Madras; cocc.edu or 541-475-4327.

Monday 11/4

A Bicycle Built for Two Billion: Jamie Bianchini will share his story of an 81-country bicycle journey around the world by tandem; 5-6 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-330-3760.

Beavers! Natural History Pub: Join Reese Mercer, founder of the Western Beavers Cooperative and board director of the Beaver Institute, to learn about beaver eradication history and ongoing projects to advance their recovery; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP ticket; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

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.

Kara’s Kitchenware Cooking Classes: Explore your culinary passions with Kara’s Kitchenware! Their 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.

Reaching the North Pole — Full Circle Expedition Fundraiser: A fundraiser event supporting an all-Black team’s journey aims to honor Matthew Henson’s legacy by exploring the North Pole’s last degree, learn more and meet the team; 6-7 p.m.; free; Bend REI, 380 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; rei.com or 706-231-7422.

Tuesday 11/5

The Power of Forgiveness: This will be a 2-hour workshop focused on the physical, mental and emotional effects of holding on to past pains; 6-8 p.m.; free, love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-350-8448.

Wednesday 11/6

Tribal Sovereignty & Water Rights — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs: Explore tribal sovereignty and treaty rights as they relate to water in the region, this talk will highlight the importance of water to tribes and the ways they continue to enact their rights today; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5 members receive 20% discount, free for tribal members; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 10/31

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.

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.

Roundabout Books 8th Anniversary: Dress up and stop in to celebrate with a treat and hot apple cider; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Trunk or Treat for All Ages: There will be decorated cars, costumes and candy; 5-7 p.m.; free; Bend Moose Lodge #384, 61357 S. Hwy 97, Bend; facebook.com/share/jJAKPcktvKYPFg67 or 541-382-7511.

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.

Witch Paddle Watch Party: Stop in for dinner and a viewing from 4-6 p.m. or if you are participating, join for a pre/post paddle dinner; 4-6 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Friday 11/1

First Friday Fashion Frenzy & Winter Clothing Drive: There will be a large selection of Fall and Winter clothing, as well as some holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, 10% off your purchase with a winter clothing donation; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; free; Nikki’s Nearly New Resale Boutique, 1319 NW Union St., Bend; nikkisnearlynew.net or 541-362-1175.

First Friday Oyster Night: Monthly celebration of oysters from Washington’s Hama Hama Oyster Company accompanied by paired wines, Champagne, craft beer and European-style small plates and nibbles; 3-9 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

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

Saturday 11/2

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 11/3

NFL Brunch: Watch the game by the firepit; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

Sunday Night Bingo: Support wildlife and win cash and raffle prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free; Wildwood, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend; wildwoodbendoregon.com.

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

Monday 11/4

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.

Trivia Night at Greg’s Grill: Join us at Greg’s Grill for Trivia Night every Monday from 6-8 PM! It’s free to play, so gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win exciting prizes and giveaways.; 6-8 p.m.; Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes, 21733 Rickard Road, Bend; facebook.com/events/1530200081709883.

Tuesday 11/5

Bingo Night at Crosscut: Support wildlife and win cash and raffle prizes; 6-8 p.m.; Crosscut — Warming Hut No. 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend; tockify.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.; price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Wednesday 11/6

All Ages Game Night: Explore fun, new 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.

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

Wine Workshop Series — Sights & Sounds: Sleight of Hand has spent the past 17 years demystifying wines with their casual and fun approach to presenting their world class wines to their customers in both Walla Walla and Seattle; 6-7 p.m.; $25 refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.