Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, January 28, 2025

By The Bulletin

: Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play in Bend will host a ninja night for kids ages 6-13 on Saturday.

Arts

Thursday 1/30

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 2/1

Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food, live music and more; 4-11 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Exhibition Opening — Frank S. Matsura — Portraits from the Borderland: Japanese-born Frank Matsura became a beloved member of the Okanagan community; his personality and humor are evident in his photographs, with accurate and nuanced images of Native people during this period; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free with paid museum admission; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 2/2

Bend premiere of “Separated,” by Errol Morris: This new documentary reveals the cruel intent behind the immigrant family separation policy, it honors civil servants who compiled secret lists of captured children to keep track of their whereabouts; 2-4 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; 542-280-0802.

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.

Scarlet Envy’s — Bad Advice Tour: The Travel Daddyz are excited to announce RuPaul’s Drag Race alumna Scarlet Envy; 7 p.m.; $35 online; The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-699-2840.

Valentine Card Making Fundraiser: This Valentine’s Day, show some extra love for furry and feathered friends; 4-6 p.m.; free, donations are strongly encouraged; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; tockify.com.

Monday 2/3

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.

Theater & Dance

Friday 1/31

Chris Ossig ‘80s Dance Party: Break out your neon, leg warmers and big hair for a night of totally tubular tunes and retro vibes; 8-11 p.m.; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Unit #100, Bend; thecommonwealthpub.com or 541-668-6200.

Sunday 2/2

Family Dance: Dance followed by healthy potluck, first and third Sundays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $15 per person, $20 per family; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; bendwaldorf.com or 541-330-8841.

Monday 2/3

Bachata Dance Classes — Level 1/Beginner: This Bachata class is focused on learning basic steps, turns and introduction to partner-work; 8:15-9 p.m.; $12 online, $15 per class drop-in, $48 for four classes; The Space Dance Studio, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite #110, Bend; latindancebend.com.

Tuesday 2/4

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

Thursday 1/30

Thursday Night Comedy Mic: Beertown Comedy’s newest open mic hits the westside of Bend; 6:30-9 p.m.; Crave Bend, 335 SW Century Drive, Bend; cravebend.com.

Friday 1/31

So You Think You Got Jokes: A comedy competition hosted by Billy Brant, two rounds and the audience picks the winner; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Saturday 2/1

Crave Comedy Night — 1 Year Anniversary: Four Central Oregon comedians will perform; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Crave Bend, 335 SW Century Drive, Bend; beertowncomedy.com.

Monday 2/3

Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m., all performance types and ages are welcome to attend and perform, eligible to audition for future Bend Comedy show, five minutes spoken or two songs of stage time; 7-9 p.m.; free; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.

Books

Monday 2/3

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 2/5

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 1/30

Ribbon Cutting for Rally Recreation: A new indoor recreation space featuring timeless table games such as ping pong, foosball, pool, shuffleboard, darts and air hockey; 1-2 p.m.; free; Rally Recreation, 549 NW York Drive, Suite 220, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-8826.

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 1/31

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.

Motorized Avalanche Rescue Class: Certified class by American Avalanche Association, prerequisite for level II, but can be taken anytime; 8:30 a.m.; Ten Mile Sno-Park, La Pine; facebook.com/events/1010484847396692.

Saturday 2/1

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.

Motorized Level I Avalanche Class: Class follows American Avalanche Association guidelines, taught by AAA pro member and certified instructor Mike Duffy; 8:30 a.m.; Ten Mile Sno-Park, La Pine; facebook.com/events/1014014067180308.

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

Sunday 2/2

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.

Nourish Your Soul Flow — free Spirit Yoga & FP Movement: Join free Spirit Yoga for an uplifting self-love yoga event led by owner Rachel Augustine in collaboration with FP Movement; 9:45 a.m.520 SW Powerhouse Dr Ste 624, Bend; facebook.com/events/1126597468969024.

Kids & Family

Saturday 2/1

2025 Sunriver Brewing Co. K9 Keg Pull: All are welcome to participate or watch dogs pull kegs down the 120-foot snow runaway; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $25, free to attend, pay to run; The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; villageatsunriver.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.

Sunday 2/2

Monday 2/3

Family Sound Bath: Kevin Kraft (Soundshala) will read from his children’s book, “Ohmmmmmmm,” while Natalia Martin (Align45) guides the group through mindful balance postures and movements; 6-7:30 p.m.; $25, family $50; The Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Tuesday 2/4

Cascades Academy Experience Night: Join for an evening where prospective families Pre-K-12 are immersed in the community and its approach to education; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend; cascadesacademy.org or 541-382-0699.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 1/30

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.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; facebook.com/events/510883268640352 or 541-330-3760.

Exhibit — Leticia Carson Legacy Project: Explore how Letitia Carson, a former slave, was forced off her land after her husband died and despite Oregon’s exclusionary laws barring African Americans from residency, fought to keep her land; weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Obsidian Hall, Oregon State University — Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-322-3100.

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 1/31

Saturday 2/1

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon — Madras: Learn how to grow your own food in Central Oregon with OSU Master Gardeners; 1-3 p.m.; free; COCC Community Room, 1170 E. Ashwood Road, Madras; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Practical Welding For Ranch and Farm: Join a three-session program, learn to build small projects, fix stuff and “farmer weld” on your property, small groups (max 6) in a pro shop; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $435; School of Ranch, 7766 Costanoan St., Powell Butte; schoolofranch.org

Sunday 2/2

Nourish Your Soul Flow — Free Spirit Yoga & FP Movement: Join Free Spirit Yoga for an uplifting self-love yoga event led by owner Rachel Augustine in collaboration with FP Movement; 9:45 a.m.; 520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 624, Bend; facebook.com/events/1126597468969024.

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 2/3

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.

Boss Laser CNC Workshop: This is a class for those that have experience on the Glowforge laser or other CNC equipment and would like to have access to Bruce, the Boss 3655 Laser; 6-9 p.m.; $159, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Intro to Stained Glass — Honeycomb Suncatchers: This is an introductory class that is meant to teach anyone the basics of stained glass in just two hours, bring yourself and your friends in to make a one-of-kind stained glass Honeycomb; 6-8 p.m.; $119, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

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.

Let’s Paint Art Class: No prior painting experience is needed, instructors will help guide you along any step of the journey; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial, Suite #150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.

Natural History Pub — Bullfrog Removal in the Little Deschutes River: Join Jodi Wilmoth, owner of 3 Rivers Environmental and consultant in the Deschutes River Basin, hear how she and other scientists are working to eliminate bullfrogs and conserve the Oregon spotted frog; 7-8 p.m.; free, seating is limited and RSVP is required; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

Wood Shop Basics: Learn how to use the table saw, chop saw and bandsaw; 6-9 p.m.; $159, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 2/4

A Year in the Life — Oregon’s Desert Owls: Learn about their habitat, life histories and the urgent conservation challenges they face; 6-7 p.m.; free; onda.org.

Wednesday 2/5

Energy Efficiency Tips for Lower Heating Bills: Learn techniques to deepen intimacy, improve communication and strengthen your connection with your partner in this comprehensive course; 6-6:30 p.m.; free; sites.google.com.

Intro to Fused Glass: Learn the basics of fused glass with colorful glass and a variety of glass tools, you will have the choice to make a mobile, windchime or set of coasters that will bring fun and color to any space; 6-8 p.m.; $139, DIY Cave members save 20%; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Intro to MIG Welding: This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding; 6-8 p.m.; $139, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Introduction to Wood Lathe Turning: Learn to use the wood lathe to make beautiful objects including vases, candlesticks, bottle openers, etc., no experience necessary; 6-9 p.m.; $179 DIY Cave members receive a 20% discount; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Script Your Future — Why You Need an Estate Plan: A discussion from experts in estate planning with opportunities for questions and answer; noon-1 p.m.; free, light lunch provided; Partners in Care, 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend; partnersbend.org or 541-706-1335.

Wood Lathe Turning — Pens: In this class students will use wood shop tools and the wood lathe to make classic wooden pens; 6-8 p.m.; $139, DIY Cave members receive a 20% discount; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 1/30

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.

Pint Night — Prineville Tap Room: $1 per pint sold will go to CCHS Cowboy Booster Club; 5-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.

Ribbon Cutting for Rally Recreation: Connect offline at Rally Recreation! A new indoor recreation space featuring timeless table games such as ping pong, foosball, pool, shuffleboard, darts and air hockey; 1-2 p.m.; free; Rally Recreation, 549 NW York Drive, Suite 220, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-8826.

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 1/31

Pint Night: Raise a glass in support of Caldera Jr. Wolfpack Baseball, $1 per pint goes to the team; 4-8 p.m.; free; The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Ave., Bend; facebook.com/share/12JUxUcFe6g.

Saturday 2/1

Flannel Fest Bend: Fundraiser for Bethlehem Inn, there will be raffles for donations of canned goods, clothes and cash; noon-6 p.m.; free; Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend; facebook.comvents/2104232783382163.

Sunday 2/2

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.

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

Monday 2/3

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.

Sangria Sundays: $10 Sangria every Sunday noon to close; noon-10 p.m.; Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall St., Bend; barriobend.com.

Tuesday 2/4

Bingo Fundraiser — Prineville Tap Room: Play bingo and $1 per pint sold will go 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.

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.

Wednesday 2/5

Bingo Night with Van Henion Brewing: Play bingo with Van Henion Brewing beers available; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

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