Arts

Thursday 1/23

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.

William Stafford Birthday Celebration and Poetry Open Mic: Join us in celebration of poet William Stafford, who would have been 111 this January, by sharing your favorite poems of his; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Friday 1/24

Backcountry Film Festival: The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the power and spirit of humans in winter with a diverse, thought-provoking and artistic lineup of films; 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; $25 online, plus fees; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Enjoy “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” food and drinks will be available for purchase; 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Sunday 1/26

Backcountry Film Festival: The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the power and spirit of humans in winter with a diverse, thought-provoking and artistic lineup of films; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $25 online, plus fees; Sisters Movie House, 720 S. Desperado Court, Sisters; volcanictheatre.com or 541-549-8800.

Confidence Documentary Screening: Explore how confidence can help navigate change and challenges with Bola Gbadebo, a local journalist, poet and filmmaker; 3-5 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

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 1/28

Stained Glass 102 — Choose Your Own Pattern: This is an open level class designed for those who have some experience in glass art but don’t feel ready to go off on their own, four-week class, prerequisites required; 6-8 p.m.; $489, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Wednesday 1/29

“Belonging without Othering” Community Book Discussion: The authors argue that we must build institutions, cultivate practices and orient ourselves toward a shared future, not only to heal ourselves, but perhaps to save our planet as well; 3:30-5 p.m.; free, contact Betsy Warriner at betsy@betsywarriner.com to register; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; cocc.edu or 541-382-5542.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 1/23

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 1/24

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 1/25

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 1/26

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 1/28

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 1/24

Comedy Night: Watch local comedians perform; 7-9 p.m.; $10 online, $15 at the door; Hosmer Bar, 1415 NE Third St., Bend; hosmerbar.com.

Monday 1/27

Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m., all performance types are welcome; 7-9 p.m.; free; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.

Books

Wednesday 1/29

“Belonging without Othering” Community Book Discussion: The authors argue that we must build institutions, cultivate practices and orient ourselves toward a shared future, not only to heal ourselves, but perhaps to save our planet as well; 3:30-5 p.m.; free, contact Betsy Warriner at betsy@betsywarriner.com to register; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; cocc.edu or 541-382-5542.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 1/23

Habitat Restoration on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves: The High Desert Chapter, NPSO, presents Jen Zalewski from the Deschutes Land Trust discussing how they protect and restore over 18,700 acres of land in Central Oregon; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; highdesertnpsoregon.org or 541-617-7050.

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 1/24

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 1/25

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.

January Green Tire Giveaway #2: Chance to win a full set of Nokian tires — a scavenger hunt across the mountain, follow @mtbachelor on Instagram and tune into the Instagram stories for clues starting at 9 a.m.; 9 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Safety Weekend: Join as the National Ski Patrol Safety Team brings awareness and education about proper safety codes and procedures when shredding at Mt. Bachelor and when venturing off-piste or in the backcountry; 8 a.m.-noon; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike: Learn wildlife tracking skills, have an opportunity to assist in data collection for citizen science initiatives and enjoy the scenery; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25 donation suggested; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend; tockify.com.

Sunday 1/26

A’Send It – Womens Alpine Clinic: These clinics are led by certified female instructors with over 20 years of experience, choose between the 2-hour intermediate or advanced sessions; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $67 reserve a spot; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Hwy 20 Box 20, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.

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.

Safety Weekend: Join as the National Ski Patrol Safety Team brings awareness and education about proper safety codes and procedures when shredding at Mt. Bachelor and when venturing off-piste or in the backcountry; 8 a.m.-noon; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Wednesday 1/29

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: Join Oregon Wild staff to learn about how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; oregonwild.org or 541-639-4776.

Kids & Family

Thursday 1/23

“Screenagers — Elementary Edition”: Join for a film event with panel; 5:30-7 p.m.; free, sign up required; Highland Elementary, 701 NW Newport Ave, Bend; wellwired.org.

Friday 1/24

Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Enjoy “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” food and drinks will be available for purchase; 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Saturday 1/25

Free Day: Everyone gets into the museum free, thanks to Mid Oregon Credit Union; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Ninja Night at Free Spirit: Every Saturday, kids ages 6 to 13 can enjoy three hours of thrilling ninja fun while parents take a well-deserved night off; 5:30 p.m.; Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play, 320150 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; facebook.com/events/482239764566870.

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 1/26

Cars & Coffee: Cars & Coffee is a family friendly environment, stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts alike; 8 a.m.; Jimmy John’s, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1641112053402866.

Mom-Friend “Speed Dating”: Find other mom-friends in Bend with this speed-dating-style event, join a table of three other moms and answer some set questions to get to know one another, low-key and safe for introverts; 2-4 p.m.; $20; Bevel Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Suite B, Bend; reillcoaching.com or 971-302-1379.

Monday 1/27

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 1/23

A Change in Perspective — Rethinking Dementia Care: Hear innovative, compassionate care strategies for dementia and Alzheimer’s care; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Sisters Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; dpl.libnet.info.

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.

Friday 1/24

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 1/25

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.

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-inch square steel tubing; 10 a.m.-noon; $289, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Sunday 1/26

Confidence Documentary Screening: Explore how confidence can help navigate change and challenges with Bola Gbadebo, a local journalist, poet and filmmaker; 3-5 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.

Monday 1/27

Belonging, Justice, and Our Shared Humanity: Rev. Naomi Tutu will talk about how our differences are opportunities and how the foundation for a just society is where we accept others and recognize the potential for greatness in each of us; 6:30 p.m.free registration required, in-person currently full, recording available; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; cocc.edu or 541-317-0700.

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 Yoga: A beginner friendly yoga class with space for questions, conversation and exploration; 7-8 p.m.; $25 available as drop in or whole series for $125; Namaspa Yoga and Massage, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; momence.com.

Repair Café: The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with a group of volunteer fixers to repair stuff like jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing and more; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; The Gear Fix, 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend; envirocenter.org.

Sewing Garments 101 — Make a Fleece Pullover: In this comprehensive two-day sewing series, learn how to successfully sew your own clothing, gain sewing knowledge, skills and leave with your own handmade fleece pullover; 6-8 p.m.; $259, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 1/28

Frontiers in Science – Dr. Jamie M. Cornelius: Dr. Jamie Cornelius, an ecophysiologist at Oregon State University, will discuss the challenges that climate change imposes on birds and some unique strategies they may have for coping; 7 p.m.; $5 at door, students and teachers free; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; belfryevents.com or 541-815-9122.

Learn to Make Shaker Cabinet Doors: This class will give you an opportunity to learn how cabinet doors are made for different configurations of cabinetry; 6-9 p.m.; $189, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.

Madness in Progressive Era Oregon: Rebekah Averette will talk the experience of women at the Oregon State Insane Asylum, from 1900-1910; 7 p.m.; $5 online; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Stained Glass 102 — Choose Your Own Pattern: This is an open-level class designed for those who have some experience in glass art but don’t feel ready to go off on their own, four-week class, prerequisites required; 6-8 p.m.; $489, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Wednesday 1/29

Sewing Garments 101 — Make a Fleece Pullover: In this comprehensive two-day sewing series, learn how to successfully sew your own clothing, gain sewing knowledge, skills and leave with your own handmade fleece pullover; 6-8 p.m.; $259, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: Join Oregon Wild staff to learn about how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon; 6-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; oregonwild.org or 541-639-4776.

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-inch 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.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 1/23

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.

Trivia Night: Teams of two to four players, test your knowledge of the TV show; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Suite H, Bend; facebook.com/share/1GUhVBkPbF or 541-797-6760.

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.

Wine Workshop Series — From the Mosel to the Barossa: “Wine Workshop Series” of Wine Educational classes with tastings, learn about the wines of Germany and Australia with Dan Desmarteau of Delicato Family Wines; 6-7 p.m.; $25, refunded with two bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Friday 1/24

Viaggio Bubble Bar Weekend: Enjoy a curated flight of three gorgeous Champagnes with additional by-the-glass bubbles and small bites to accompany; noon-9 p.m.; free, pricing 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.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Saturday 1/25

Bunco Blitz — Greased Lightin’: Play two rounds of Bunco, a game that’s easy to learn, fast-paced and all about luck; 6-8 p.m.; $35 per seat; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Suite B, Bend; kidscenter.org or 541-972-3835.

Hammerhead’s 39th Birthday: Hammerhead Ale is 39 years young, celebrating all week long with specials on Hammerhead Ale; noon-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Viaggio Bubble Bar Weekend: Enjoy a curated flight of three gorgeous Champagnes with additional by-the-glass bubbles and small bites to accompany; noon-9 p.m.; free, pricing 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.; free, Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Sunday 1/26

Cars & Coffee: Cars & Coffee is a family friendly environment, stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts alike; 8 a.m.; Jimmy John’s, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1641112053402866.

Mom-Friend “Speed Dating”: Find other mom-friends in Bend with this speed-dating-style event, join a table of three other moms and answer some set questions to get to know one another, low-key and safe for introverts; 2-4 p.m.; $20; Bevel Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Suite B, Bend; reillcoaching.com or 971-302-1379.

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.

Sweet Home Linger Longer: All are welcome to enjoy the monthly potluck/social event last Sunday of each month, feel free to bring a dish or treat and/or come to enjoy; 12:20-2 p.m.; free; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1155 22nd Avenue, Sweet Home.

Trivia: free to play and prizes to win; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Trivia Night with Quizhead Games: Play with friends and family; 5-7 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Viaggio Bubble Bar Weekend: Enjoy a curated flight of three gorgeous Champagnes with additional by-the-glass bubbles and small bites to accompany; 2-8 p.m.; free, pricing 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.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.

Monday 1/27

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.

Trivia: Play with friends and family, test your knowledge; 6-7:30 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; cruxfermentation.com or 541-385-3333.

Tuesday 1/28

Bend ET Social: Enjoy relaxed networking with Bridge 99 beverages, appetizers, activities and a raffle; 5-7 p.m.; $25, $15 chamber members; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-390-0590.

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.

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 1/29

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.