Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Jan. 9-15

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, January 7, 2025

By The Bulletin

: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is on Saturday at Tower Theatre in Bend.

Arts

Thursday 1/9

Jewelry Open Studio: Come back and use our tools to practice what you learned; 6-9 p.m.; $20, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com.

Friday 1/10

Unity Event Poetry Palooza: Share spoken word offerings and poetry; 6-8 p.m.; free, love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-350-8448.

Write Your Way — Creating a Writing System: A writing class for all genres to establish practices and finish projects; noon-2 p.m.; free, register for online access; Zoom, Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Saturday 1/11

Celebrity Fight Night — Jell-O Wrestling Featuring DJ Lord Queen Cole: This is a fundraiser for the Bend Lady Roughriders Rugby team; 6 p.m.; $10, $50 VIP Splash Zone; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

International Fly Fishing Film Festival — Deschutes Redbands TU: Watch fly fishing films from all over the world, proceeds benefit the Deschutes Redbands Chapter of Trout Unlimited; 7-9 p.m.; $31; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Sunday 1/12

Glass Open Studio: Come back and use our tools to practice what you learned with the help of an instructor; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Last day of “Sensing Sasquatch” exhibition: Sunday will be the last day to see the “Sensing Sasquatch” exhibition, catch it in its final weeks; 10 a.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; facebook.com/1948113892351273 or 541-382-4754.

Tuesday 1/14

Central Oregon Writers Guild: Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 1/9

Night of the Witch: The night will feature tarot card readings, dance performances, live music and a music video world premiere; 7-10 p.m.; $10 online; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com/calendar or 541-323-1881.

Nutcracker: Based on the fairytale by E. Hoffmann “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” a story about a prince who was bewitched into an ugly doll, and a girl Masha, who helps the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King; 7 p.m.; $52.50, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

“The Prom” Preview Night: A student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, first-come, first-served, no tickets are required, sponsored by the Deschutes Public Library; 7:30-10 p.m.; free; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-389-0803.

Underground Latin Dance Party: A quick dance lesson will be offered at the beginning of the night to kick things off on the right foot; 8-11:59 p.m.; free; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-678-5740.

Friday 1/10

“The Prom”: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue … and themselves; 7:30 p.m.; $43, students and seniors $39; Cascades Theatrical Co, 148 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend; cascadestheatrical.org.

Saturday 1/11

Bend Community Contra Dance: Local old-time sting band from Prineville, Ouïe de Nault will provide music with a Québécois flair, with local callers; 6:45-9:30 p.m.; $10 family rate; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; bendcontra.org or 541-306-9563.

The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show — A “Comedy Forward” Variety Show: Performance styles may include stand-up comedy, storytelling, improv, live music, rare or odd talents and even a TED Talks-style speech; 7 p.m.; $17 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Sunday 1/12

Ladies Only Dance Night: An open, welcoming women’s group to dance the evening away; 6-9 p.m.; $5 cover or purchase a beverage; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

“The Prom”: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue … and themselves; 2 p.m.; $43, students and seniors $39; Cascades Theatrical Co, 148 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend; cascadestheatrical.org.

Tuesday 1/14

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.

Comedy

Saturday 1/11

Live Standup Comedy — Sam Miller: The comedian from Olympia, Washington will perform; 7-9 p.m.; $30; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.

Books

Monday 1/13

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 1/14

“What Happened to the McCrays,” by Tracey Lange: The local author who was born and raised in New York City will discuss her 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.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 1/9

Thrifty Thursdays: $35 lift tickets every Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $35; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Friday 1/10

Friday Night Lights: Ski under the lights until 9 p.m. and enjoy live music; 4-9 p.m.; $38; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Saturday 1/11

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.

Premier League & Football Weekends: Watch Premier League soccer with food and drinks available; 7-11 a.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Wildlife Conservation Photography: Learn about and photograph the museum’s wildlife, experienced photographers will be available to assist participants, preliminary Zoom meeting on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $150 members receive 20% off, must register and prepay; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 1/12

Cars & Coffee: A family-friendly environment, and it is for all to share, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts alike; 8 a.m.; Jimmy John’s, 330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; facebook.com/events/1641112053402866.

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 or 541-389-7275.

Wildlife Wine and Paint Night: Join Becca LiPuma, lead wildlife educator and artist, to sip on some wine while learning different techniques to create a wildlife painting to take home with you; 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; $50; Stoller Wine Bar, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Unit 30, Bend; tockify.com.

Tuesday 1/14

Unity Event Yoga with Shirman: Classes offer an exploration of yoga’s diverse facets, bring a yoga mat and water bottle; 9:30-11 a.m.; free, love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-350-8448.

Wednesday 1/15

Planetarium Exploration — The Changing of the Stars: Explore the night sky and solar system in a planetarium, recommended for children ages 6 and up, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver; 1:30 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; facebook.com/events/1980678149076089 or 541-312-1090.

Kids & Family

Thursday 1/9

Wintervention: The Northwest’s deepest snow series giveaway; 6-8 p.m.; Sun Mountain Fun Center, 300 NE River Mall Ave, Bend; facebook.com/events/559245666587930.

Friday 1/10

Kids’ Math Night with Mathnasium: The Mathnasium of Bend team is providing free math assessments to check whether your child is meeting math standards and guidance on next steps; 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Sunday 1/12

Wednesday 1/15

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 1/9

Mindfulness-based meditation: Learn mindfulness-based meditation with experienced practitioners in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience necessary, beginners welcome, bring a friend if you like, ADA accessible; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 802-299-0722.

Stay Safe — Protection Yourself from Scam and Fraud: Cybercrime against seniors has skyrocketed by 400% over the past five years, with losses averaging tens of thousands of dollars per victim, Living Well With Dementia Sisters is hosting this session; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; square.link.

Volunteer to be a CASA: Join an eight-week online training course starting Jan. 16 to become a Court Appoint Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer who will advocate for and provide a voice for a child in foster in Central Oregon; 5-8:30 p.m.; free Bend; casaofcentraloregon.org.

Friday 1/10

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.

Level 1 Sound Healing Certification Course: Discover the transformative power of sound in this three-day, 20-hour intensive training led by Kevin Kraft, founder of Soundshala and a sound healing expert with 15+ years of experience; 6-9 p.m.; $2,250; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Write Your Way — Creating a Writing System: A writing class for all genres to establish practices and finish projects; noon-2 p.m.; free, register for online access; Zoom, Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Saturday 1/11

Concealed Carry Class by K1Risk: The CHL course will include Oregon/Utah/Arizona Concealed Handgun License permit states which will give the participant 44 state coverage to legally carry a handgun; 5-9 p.m.; $95; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

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.

Level 1 Sound Healing Certification Course: Discover the transformative power of sound in this three-day, 20-hour intensive training led by Kevin Kraft, founder of Soundshala and a sound healing expert with 15+ years of experience; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; $2,250; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Reflect and Reimagine Workshop: Join a professional coaching workshop is designed for ambitious professionals and leaders ready to elevate set impactful goals and achieve meaningful growth; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $200; Central Oregon Community College (All campuses), 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Bend; enrole.com.

Sunday 1/12

Level 1 Sound Healing Certification Course: Discover the transformative power of sound in this three-day, 20-hour intensive training led by Kevin Kraft, founder of Soundshala and a sound healing expert with 15+ years of experience; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; $2,250; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

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 1/13

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.

Intro to MIG Welding: Hands-on class perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding, cut steel with a plasma cutter and weld those pieces back together; 6-8 p.m.; $139, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Tuesday 1/14

The Basics of AI and ChatGPT: Bring your laptop and learn how to use these tools, this program is recommended for ages 16; 11 a.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; facebook.com or 541-312-1070.

Blacksmithing 201 — Forge a Blade: This 2-day course focuses on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel, make your own hand forged knife; 5:30-8 p.m.; $349, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

D&D Teen Workshop — Character Creation: Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters; 4 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; facebook.com or 541-312-1090.

Find Your Family in Newspaper Records: Using newspapers in the digital age means more and more historical newspapers are available to us online every day; 10-11:30 a.m.; Zoom is free for members and $10 for non-members.; Virtual via Zoom, Bend; bendgenealogy.org.

Monthly Cooking Class Series — Plant Based Cooking: A hands-on cooking class for those interested in living a healthier lifestyle; 6-9 p.m.; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

Needles & Gongs — Community Acupuncture & Sound Healing: Acupuncture facilitated by David Watts and sound healing by Soundshala; 6-8 p.m.; $75; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.

Woodshop Basics Two — Router, Planer and Jointer: Learn how to use the router, planer and jointer, once complete you will be able to create more precise techniques for edges and dimensions to improve fine woodworking projects; 6-9 p.m.; $159, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Wednesday 1/15

Crime Scene to Manuscript — Mastering Police Procedurals: Learn police procedural writing from a retired officer and author; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Intro to Leather Tooling — Earrings: Learn leather the basics; how to create stencils, prep materials, use a swivel knife, select stamps, dye, burnish, add jump rings/posts and leave with a pair of earrings; 6-9 p.m.; $129, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Wood Lathe Turning — Introduction to Bowls: Create a wood bowl on the lathe from start to finish; 6-9 p.m.; $179, DIY Cave members receive 20% discount; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 1/9

Head Games Trivia Night: free, multi-media trivia every Thursday; 7-9 p.m.; free; Wonderland Chicken @ Worthy Brewing, 806 NW Brooks St., Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-678-6268.

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: Trivia Thursdays at Ponch’s Place, play with friends and family; 5-7 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; ponchsplace.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 1/10

Saturday 1/11

Sunday 1/12

Cat Breed Bingo: Play bingo and win prizes with cats; 4-6 p.m.; $25; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com or 502-468-6084.

Monday 1/13

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.

Tuesday 1/14

Bingo: Have fun, win money and support a local nonprofit organization; 6-8 p.m.; free cards $1-$5; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Commerce & Coffee @ Rooted Homes: Network while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Bend Breakfast Burrito; 8-9:30 a.m.; Rooted Homes, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Suite 110, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

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.

Wildlife Trivia: Test your knowledge of local wildlife, outdoor recreation, conservation news and more, support Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital, win prizes and enjoy food and beverages; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Wednesday 1/15

Bingo Wednesdays: Play with friends and family; 5-7 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; ponchsplace.com or 541-236-5426.