Arts

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.

Saturday 11/30

Camp Clay Bend — Grand Opening: Join Camp Clay Bend as it celebrates its grand opening; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Camp Clay, 147 NE Olney Ave., Bend; campclay.studio.

Sunday 12/1

Glass Open Studio: Come and practice your skills with guidance and enjoy access to tools and non-glass supplies including solder, copper foil, flux, patina and more; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Monday 12/2

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.

Slightly Nerdy Paint Parties: Bring out your inner artist and create a fun and festive painting to celebrate the season; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial, Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

Tuesday 12/3

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

Saturday 11/30

Katacombs Bend’s Premier Goth Night: A night of dark dancing to The Figurehead and genre DJs from the OG Goth Nights and resident DJ Tarantism, all ages and LGBTQAI+ friendly; 8 p.m.; $10 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Lá Bon Burlesque Presents — Let’s Give Em Something To Talk About: A variety show that will donate some of its proceeds to Planned Parenthood; 6-9 p.m.; $25 online; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; imbrewing.com.

“The Nutcracker”: On the eve of Christmas, a young girl, Clara, befriends a nutcracker, who magically comes to life to whisk Clara away to a land filled with dolls, sugar plums, bon bons and snow fairies; 6:30 p.m.; $31.50, $22 kids (plus $6 historic preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

“Winter Wonderettes”: This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party, when Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the party; 7:30 p.m.$43 adults, $39 students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Sunday 12/1

The Nutcracker: On the eve of Christmas, a young girl, Clara, befriends a nutcracker, who magically comes to life to whisk Clara away to a land filled with dolls, sugar plums, bon bons and snow fairies; noon and 3:30 p.m.; $31.50, $22 kids (plus $6 historic preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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.

“Winter Wonderettes”: This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party, when Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the party; 2 p.m.; $43 adults, $39 students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Tuesday 12/3

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 12/4

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 11/29

The Roundabouts Improv: The local improv troupe will perform; 7:25-9:15 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Sunday 12/1

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, fist 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/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Books

Monday 12/2

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.

Wednesday 12/4

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 11/28

I Like Pie Thanksgiving Fun Run: Start your Thanksgiving morning with Cascade Relays’ pie run; 7:30 a.m.; $40, $20 youth; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/542613101519943 or 541-312-0131.

Friday 11/29

Full-Day Softball Camp with MacDougall Training: A morning of skills and drills, followed by a scrimmage to showcase the skills everyone learned, grades 5-8, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 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 Softball Camp with MacDougal Training: A half day of skills and drills, and fun, 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.

Saturday 11/30

Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies provided; 6-8 p.m.; $10, children under 13 free; Bend Hoops, 1307 NE First St., Bend.

Sunday 12/1

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 around a firepit with food and drinks available for purchase; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.

Winter Bird Walk: A morning winter bird walk led by youth volunteer and bird expert, Mason; 9-11 a.m.; free; Hatfield Ponds, 22395 McGrath Road, Bend; tockify.com.

Monday 12/2

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 12/4

Snowshoeing in Central Oregon: Learn about gear, sno-park info and trail expectations; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Wanderlust Tours — Geminids Meteor Shower Starlight Snowshoe Tour: Snowshoe into the Deschutes National Forest and watch the meteor shower; 7-11 p.m.; $120; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S. Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com.

Kids & Family

Thursday 11/28

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet: There will be a buffet, live music, a Kid’s Corner and a Touchdown Zone; 1-5 p.m.; $87 adult, $65 seniors, $37.50 children; Riverhouse Lodge Conference & Events Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Court, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-617-7278.

Friday 11/29

Full-Day Softball Camp with MacDougall Training: A morning of skills and drills, followed by a scrimmage to showcase the skills everyone learned, grades 5-8, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 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 Softball Camp with MacDougal Training: A half day of skills and drills, and fun, 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.

Santa Flies In By AirLink: Santa’s sky-high arrival kicks off four weekends of festive fun in SantaLand at the Old Mill District; 10 a.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

SantaLand: Opens on Friday, November 29, the day after Thanksgiving, spend time with Santa and get your photo taken; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale Begins: Kick-start your year-end shopping at the Silver Sage Trading Sale, admission not necessary; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Saturday 11/30

SantaLand: Spend time with Santa and get your photo taken; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

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.

Sunday 12/1

SantaLand: Spend time with Santa and get your photo taken; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

Wednesday 12/4

Family Story Time: Join for stories, songs and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement; 9:30-10 a.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 11/28

Mindfulness-based meditation: Learn mindfulness-based meditation with experienced friends and leader in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary, beginners are welcome; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

Friday 11/29

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.

Saturday 11/30

Camp Clay Bend — Grand Opening: Join Camp Clay Bend as it celebrates its grand opening; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Camp Clay, 147 NE Olney Ave., Bend; campclay.studio.

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.

Sunday 12/1

Sound Bath & Reiki: A self-care experience, wear comfy clothing, bring a mat, pillow, and blanket and soak in the sounds and vibrations of the crystal bowls, flute, and chimes, all are welcome; 6-7:15 p.m.; $15-$25 sliding scale; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Monday 12/2

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.

Natural History Pub — Geology and Paleontology of the John Day River Basin: The geology of the John Day basin records a rich history of changing environments, including deep oceans, subtropical rainforests, temperate forests and sagebrush steppes; 7-8 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

Slightly Nerdy Paint Parties: Bring out your inner artist and create a fun and festive painting to celebrate the season; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial, Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

Wednesday 12/4

Climate Strike and Sit-In: Join for a climate strike, then attend the Bend City Council work session at 5 p.m. to advocate for bold climate action and electrification policies; 4:30 p.m.; free; Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St., Bend; actionnetwork.org.

Indigenous Speakers Series — Ancestral and Legacy Burdens: Discussion led by Del Laverdure, explore the mental and behavioral health challenges faced by indigenous communities and opportunities for healing and growth within these communities; 6-7 p.m.; 5; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

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

Food & Drinks

Thursday 11/28

Thanksgiving: There will be Thanksgiving specials alongside the regular pub menu; noon-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet: There will be a buffet, live music, a Kid’s Corner and a Touchdown Zone; 1-5 p.m.; $87 adult, $65 seniors, $37.50 children; Riverhouse Lodge Conference & Events Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Court, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-617-7278.

Thanksgiving with Greg’s Grill: Celebrate this Thanksgiving at Greg’s Grill; 11:30 a.m.; Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes, 21733 Rickard Road, Bend; facebook.com/events/1346292600083135.

Thursday Trivia Night: Play with a team and win gift card prizes; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com or 541-280-1690.

Trivia on the Moon: Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people, prizes for teams that come in first and second place, as well as random knowledge questions for additional prizes; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Trivia Thursdays with QuizHead Games: Play with friends and family; 6-8 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Court, Bend; vrcvet.com or 541-236-5426.

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 11/29

Black Bier Friday: An array of dark biers on tap & available to-go, including vintages, discounts offered all day; 2-8:30 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles.

Black Friday Brunch: Serving up an array of dishes; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; 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.

Saturday 11/30

Annual Holiday Marketplace: Vendors will be selling holiday goods, crafts, food and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food, music and tattoos; 4-11 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Karaoke Night: Stop by for Big E’s for their special Friday prime rib dinner and stay to sing or just enjoy the entertainment; 8-11 p.m.; free Karaoke is for 21+; Big E’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend; bigessportsbarandgrill.com or 541-350-2433.

Rockin’ Holiday Kickoff: Sip on coffee or cocoa while listening to various performers and carolers, featuring the Cold River Music Band; 3-6 p.m.; free; The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; villageatsunriver.com.

Ukrainian Night in Bend: Brothers Ivan will perform, taste authentic Ukrainian dishes and connect with local families who have found a new home in Central Oregon; 5-8 p.m.; $10 register online; Cafe Des Chutes, 50 SE Scott St. Unit #22, Bend; artsprouts.org or 541-668-6114.

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 12/1

Crater Lake Spirits’ Espresso Wars Cocktail Competition: A cocktail competition featuring Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, where local bars and restaurants showcase their best coffee-inspired cocktails; 1-4 p.m.; $18, minors admission is free; 10 Barrel Brewing Co., 62950 NE 18th St., Bend; craterlakespirits.com or 541-241-7733.

NFL Brunch: Watch the game around a firepit with food and drinks available for purchase; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Drive, 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.

Small Brewery Sunday: Enjoy a $1 off all draft beers; 3-5 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Monday 12/2

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 #149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

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.

Trivia Nights: Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win exciting prizes and giveaways; 6-8 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-382-2200.

Tuesday 12/3

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.

Trivia Tuesday: There will be prizes from food carts and local breweries, every Tuesday from November to end of April; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.

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 12/4

Biz & Bevs: Join the Bend business community for a time to gather, network and hear from a rotating venue of hosts and nonprofit features; 4:30-6 p.m.; $10 free to chamber members; Taylor Brooks @ Shevlin Crossing, 2220 NW Labiche Lane, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-8826.

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.