Finely Kennedy as Alyssa, left and Maddie Palombo as Emma in "The Prom," in performance this weekend at Cascades Theatre in Bend.

Arts

Thursday 1/16

January Green Drinks Film Screening: Showing a thought-provoking film that focuses on ocean plastic and marine debris in Alaska; 5-7 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-508-5410.

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.

Saturday 1/18

“Space Hope and Charity”: An independent documentary film about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is nearly derailed when she suffers a devastating tragedy; 7 p.m.; $30 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Sunday 1/19

Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration — “On Being Black In Bend:” A documentary filmed and edited in Central Oregon that asks 10 Black Central Oregonians about their experiences living here and two short documentaries on the subjects of racial prejudice and faith; 2-3:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; 541-330-3760.

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.

Tuesday 1/21

Aluminum Show: A stimulating tour de force which combines movement, dance, visual theater and plenty of humor; 6 p.m.; $38 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 1/16

“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 or 541-389-0803.

Friday 1/17

“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 or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 1/18

Dances of Universal Peace: Dances of Universal Peace combine simple movements and songs to align our hearts and lives with peace; 7-8:30 p.m.; $5-$20, no one turned away; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; 541-330-3760.

“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 or 541-389-0803.

Sunday 1/19

“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 or 541-389-0803.

Tuesday 1/21

Aluminum Show: A stimulating tour de force which combines movement, dance, visual theater and plenty of humor; 6 p.m.; $38 (plus $6 Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

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

Friday 1/17

The DUCC Comedy Showcase (presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club): A Comedy Club style experience in Central Oregon, showcasing local talent and occasional special guests, hosted by Eric Oren; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/ImmersionBrewery or 541-633-7821.

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show: A night of laughter as comedians explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and other things that irritate us, men are welcome to the show, too; 7 p.m.; $25 plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Books

Tuesday 1/21

“Onyx Storm” Book Release Party: Celebrate the highly anticipated release of “Onyx Storm,” by Rebecca Yarros, costumes are encouraged, prizes for best dressed along with a raffle, light snacks provided, drinks available for purchase; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 1/16

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.

Wolf Pub Talk: A presentation on “The Return of Canis lupus to the Oregon Landscape” will focus on wolf biology, how wolves came to be gone from Oregon, how they have come back and more; 5-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; tockify.com or 541-639-4776.

Friday 1/17

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 1/18

Boneyard Backcountry Bar #2: Boneyard Beer will be taking over Mt. Bachelor’s Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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 1/19

Boneyard Backcountry Bar #2: Boneyard Beer will be taking over Mt. Bachelor’s Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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.

Monday 1/20

Info Night for Learn to Run Bend Women’s 5K Training Group: Learn to Run Bend is Central Oregon’s only women’s 5K training group, join coach Michelle to learn how a mindset-based approach will help you make running a fun, lifelong movement practice; 7-8 p.m.; free, online event; Online, Bend; tinyurl.com/ywsky82u or 503-481-0595.

Wednesday 1/22

Outdoor Adventures — Practicing Good Judgment: An interactive presentation to improve and clarify judgment for outdoor adventures; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, register for online access; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Kids & Family

Thursday 1/16

Rainbow Family Night: Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S. community with an interactive story time and crafts; 5:30 p.m.; Administration, 507 NW Wall St, Bend; facebook.com/events/911491141098465.

Friday 1/17

Rally Recreation’s Grand Opening Party: Join in celebrating the grand opening of Rally Recreation, a new indoor gathering space featuring timeless table games such as ping pong, foosball, pool, shuffleboard, darts and air hockey; 4-8 p.m.; free; Rally Recreation, 549 NW York Drive, Suite 220, Bend; rallyrecreation.com or 541-241-8581.

Saturday 1/18

Kids Après — Helmet Decorating: Activity allows kids to personalize their helmets with colorful designs, stickers and decorations; 12:30-2 p.m.; West Village first floor, Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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 1/19

Kids Après — Helmet Decorating: Activity allows kids to personalize their helmets with colorful designs, stickers and decorations; 12:30-2 p.m.; West Village first floor, Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Monday 1/20

Kids Intro to Woodworking: Kids will focus on design, measurement and layout techniques while gaining experience with power tools in the woodshop; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $219, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 1/16

The Basics of AI and ChatGPT: Learn how to use ChatGPT as a tool for enhancing your work, task automation, and project completion; 2-3 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

City Club Forum — How the Business of Healthcare is Changing in Oregon: An increasing number of local healthcare businesses are closing their doors or selling, a panel of experts will delve into what is driving this trend and what can be done to ensure patient access; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; $49, $15 for members; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; members.cityclubco.org.

Kiwanis Club of Bend Weekly Meeting: Learn more about its mission to help the youth and community of Central Oregon; noon-1 p.m.; free; Coldwell Banker — Old Mill, 486 SW Bluff Drive, Bend.

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.

Wolf Pub Talk: A presentation on “The Return of Canis lupus to the Oregon Landscape” will focus on wolf biology, how wolves came to be gone from Oregon, how they have come back and more; 5-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; tockify.com or 541-639-4776.

Friday 1/17

Rails Across the High Desert — The Epic Race to Central OR: Local historian Jim Carroll explores the complexities of early Central Oregon railroads; 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 1/18

Attainable Housing Open House: Tour a model home at Woodhaven Estates in southeast Bend, get informational material to take home, and talk to a team member who can answer your questions about our down payment assistance program; noon-3:30 p.m.; free; Woodhaven Estates, 61646 Pettigrew Road, Unit 13, Bend; thistleandnest.org or 541-204-0022.

Mentor a Child with an Incarcerated Parent — Winter Training: Training for people interested in becoming a mentor for a child with an incarcerated parent, class covers policies, establishing a mentor relationship, impact of incarceration and communication; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend; sheriff.deschutes.org or 541-388-6651.

Raise Your Spiritual I.Q. — A Sound of Soul event by ECKANKAR: Share your spiritual experiences with like-hearted people, receive a free Experience Journal; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Deschutes Public Library — East Bend Branch, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; meetup.com.

Sunday 1/19

Day of Mindfulness based meditation practice: A mindfulness meditation practice to explore the underlying ground of peace in ourselves, no experience necessary, chairs and cushions are provided; 1-4:30 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; 802-299-0722.

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 1/20

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.

Info Night for Learn to Run Bend Women’s 5K Training Group: Learn to Run Bend is Central Oregon’s only women’s 5K training group, join coach Michelle to learn how a mindset-based approach will help you make running a fun, lifelong movement practice; 7-8 p.m.; free, online event; Online, Bend; tinyurl.com/ywsky82u or 503-481-0595.

Tuesday 1/21

Cabinet Making 101: The cabinetry techniques demonstrated will give you the start you need to design and build anything from a workshop cabinet to an armoire; 6-8:30 p.m.; $199, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Fused Glass Plant Stakes — Mushrooms: This workshop is great for beginner glass artists and people who would just like to learn the joys of fused glass; 6-8 p.m.; $159, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Science Pub — Mapping War Zones via Satellite: Explore how OSU’s Jamon Van Den Hoek, a leader in geospatial sciences, uses open satellite data to assess the physical, environmental and humanitarian impacts in war zones around the world; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $22; Oregon State University — Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; beav.es or 541-322-3100.

Snowboarding Gnome Paint Night: Sip, snack and enjoy as you are led through this painting step-by-step from start to finish, no experience necessary and all materials included; 5:30 p.m.; $49; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Wednesday 1/22

Oregon’s Civil Rights Years — A Journey Toward Justice: Explore how civil rights challenges shaped Oregon’s Black community resilience; noon-1 p.m.; free, register for online access; dpl.libnet.info.

Outdoor Adventures — Practicing Good Judgment: An interactive presentation to improve and clarify judgment for outdoor adventures; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, register for online access; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Welding 101 — Structural Foundations — Make a Table Base: This two-week course is about the skills you need to design and make items with steel, each student will fabricate a table base from 1.5” square steel tubing; 6-8 p.m.; $289, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Wood Lathe Turning 202 — Intermediate Bowl Techniques: Learn advanced wood lathe techniques for making bowls; 6-8 p.m.; $279, DIY Cave members receive a 20% discount; DIY Cave, 4444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 1/16

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

January Green Drinks Film Screening: Showing a thought-provoking film that focuses on ocean plastic and marine debris in Alaska; 5-7 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-508-5410.

Rainbow Family Night: Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S. community with an interactive story time and crafts.; 5:30 p.m.; Administration, 507 NW Wall St, Bend; facebook.com/events/911491141098465.

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 eight 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.

Viaggio Wine School — A tour of Austria: Explore six fantastic Austrian wines curated specifically to show how these bottles are able to drink superbly in both warm and cool months, exclusive and special selections; 5:30-7 p.m.; $55 ($45 discounted price for Wine Club members); Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Friday 1/17

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.

Winter Catch Up Promotion — 15% off Bar Menu: Offering 15% off the bar menu (Coravin pours excluded), valid this weekend only, Jan. 17-19; noon-9 p.m.; Varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Saturday 1/18

Boneyard Backcountry Bar #2: Boneyard Beer will be taking over Mt. Bachelor’s Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Joe Martin and the Electric Street Sign + Long Gone Wilder: The groups will perform; 7 p.m.; $12 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

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.

Winter Catch Up Promotion — 15% off Bar Menu: Offering 15% off the bar menu (Coravin pours excluded), valid this weekend only, Jan. 17-19; noon-9 p.m.; varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Sunday 1/19

Boneyard Backcountry Bar #2: Boneyard Beer will be taking over Mt. Bachelor’s Backcountry Bar at the base of Outback; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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.

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.

Winter Catch Up Promotion — 15% off Bar Menu: Offering 15% off the bar menu (Coravin pours excluded), valid this weekend only, Jan. 17-19; 2-8 p.m.; Varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Monday 1/20

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 1/21

Bingo Fundraiser — Prineville Tap Room: Play bingo to support local nonprofits, plus $1 per pint sold will be donated to Powell Butte Charter School and Camp Eagle Cap.; 6-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.

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.

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.

Women Tasting Flights — Italy: Two flights of three wines with two food pairings and a special guest presenter, this is a monthly group of Women connecting with wine and one another; 5:30-7 p.m.; $70 gratuity included in ticket price; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 1/22

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.

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.