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Arts

Thursday 4/24

Art & Algae — A Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop: Artist and photographer Josie Iselin will lead a workshop where participants of all ages can explore the world of seaweed and cyanotype printing; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $100; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org/pine-meadow-ranch or 541-904-0700.

Poetry Month Celebration: Join COCC in celebrating poetry month with the Oregon Poet Laureate and local poets at poetry slams, prizes will be given to poets based on audience judges; 5-7 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Community College (All campuses), 2600 NW College Way, Bend; barber.cocc.edu or 541-383-7560.

Friday 4/25

Fourth Friday Artwalk: Meet artists and enjoy beautiful art, good company, music, demonstrations, plus sponsor food venues for during and following the artwalk; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters Oregon, 222 West Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

SFOB Spring StorySLAM and Fundraiser: Join us for an evening of storytelling and fundraising for Sisters Festival of Books; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $10, all proceeds support Sisters Festival of Books; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Women’s Only Watercolor & Yoga: Join Emily from Do Yoga Outside and Autumn from Wild Wellness for a night of movement and creativity, there will be 60 minutes of yoga followed by 60 minutes of watercolor instruction and guidance; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Tumalo State Park, 64120 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; visitbend.com or 800-551-6949.

Saturday 4/26

2025 HUMP! Film Festival, Part One: The 2025 HUMP! spring lineup features 23 brand new shorts; 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Wildlife Conservation Photography: Join the wildlife team to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care, opportunities for portrait-style and action photography with raptors and mammals; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $150, members receive 20% discount, RSVP required; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 4/27

Glass Open Studio: Come back and use tools to practice what you learned; 1-4 p.m.; $30, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Poetry & Mystery: Explore the mysteries and insights of poetry from Victorian to contemporary; 1-2 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Teen Poetry Workshop and Open Mic: Play with sonics and wordplay to create original poetry meant for performing out loud, all participants are invited to share their poems (written before or during the workshop) in a poetry open mic; 2-4 p.m.; free, but participants must register; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; theopenartscenter.org or 541-749-2010.

“Trust Me” film screening: Watch the film about the influence of media technology on society; 3 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Wednesday 4/30

Art with a Splash of Science — Wolves vs Dogs: Sign your child up for a class full of creativity and fun with Let’s Paint, complete with painting and art activities; 1:15-4:15 p.m.; $45; Sarah’s Home Studio, 63320 NE Stonewood Drive, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.

Create Patterns for Stained Glass using Procreate and Cricut: Learn the basics of pattern design using the iPad Procreate program and a Cricut pattern cutting machine, good for those who have taken the basics of stained glass ready to design their own projects; 6-8 p.m.; $99, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Theater & Dance

Friday 4/25

Shrek Rave: Dress up as Shrek and rave; 9 p.m.; $15 online; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

“Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey through the magical land of Oz, facing challenges and making new friends along the way; 7 p.m.; $16, $12 students and seniors; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; sites.google.com or 541-355-4558.

Saturday 4/26

“Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey through the magical land of Oz, facing challenges and making new friends along the way; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $16, $12 students and seniors; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; sites.google.com or 541-355-4558.

Sunday 4/27

“The Sleeping Beauty”: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the story about an evil witch Maleficent who curses Princess Aurora to die on her 16th birthday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $46 online; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

“Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey through the magical land of Oz, facing challenges and making new friends along the way; 2 p.m.; $16, $12 students and seniors; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; sites.google.com or 541-355-4558.

Tuesday 4/29

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 4/30

Argentine Tango Classes and Social Dancing: Join for Argentine tango every Wednesday for a Tango 101 lesson at 6:30 p.m., followed by a práctica, from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.; $5-$10; first lesson free; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; facebook.com/tangoinbend or 901-550-5671.

Comedy

Friday 4/25

Bend Comedy April Showcase: Portland-based comic Ben Harkins and other comedians will perform; 8-10 p.m.; $30 general admission; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.

Comedian Jordan Cerminara: The stand-up comedian will perform; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Comedy Night: Watch local comedians perform, happy hour starting at 6 p.m.; 7-9 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at the door; Hosmer Bar in the Waypoint Hotel, 1415 NE Third St., Bend; hosmerbar.com.

Monday 4/28

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: free to watch, free to perform, sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

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

Thursday 4/24

“Elk Love — A Montana Memoir,” by Lynne Spriggs O’Connor: A world-weary museum curator and a bereaved rancher come together amidst the dazzling beauty and seasonal rhythms of a cattle ranch in a hidden Montana mountain valley; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

From Agatha Christie to Ruth Ware — A Mysterious Book Talk: Learn about the mystery genre and get great reading recommendations; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-306-6564.

Friday 4/25

Joanie Lindenmeyer Morning Meet & Greet/Signing: The author and former Catholic nun will do a short reading from all three books accompanied with a 10-minute talk about a continual theme of the 3 C’s: Courage, Confidence and Collaboration; 10-11 a.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

SFOB Spring StorySLAM and Fundraiser: Join us for an evening of storytelling and fundraising for Sisters Festival of Books; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 10; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Wildflower Hikes of Central Oregon with William Sullivan: Trail master Bill Sullivan will talk and present a slideshow featuring some of his personal photos that have inspired many, many guidebooks of Oregon’s natural landscapes; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; dudleysbookshopcafe.com or 541-749-2010.

Sunday 4/27

Kid’s Storytime featuring Dennis McGregor: A free kid’s storytime with local author Dennis McGregor; noon-1 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; dudleysbookshopcafe.com or 541-749-2010.

Wednesday 4/30

“Crow Talk,” by Eileen Garvin: The author based in Hood River will discuss her new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Friday 4/25

Spring Coffee Walk: Walk to grab a coffee and bite with community librarian Rya Fennewald and others; 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; facebook.com/events/1185654536681015 or 541-312-1080.

Women’s Only Watercolor & Yoga: Join Emily from Do Yoga Outside and Autumn from Wild Wellness for a night of movement and creativity, there will be 60 minutes of yoga followed by 60 minutes of watercolor instruction and guidance; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Tumalo State Park, 64120 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; visitbend.com or 800-551-6949.

Saturday 4/26

Bird Walk: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kara Jakse for a bird walk at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve; 8:30-11:30 a.m.; free, registration is required; Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, 69700 Indian Ford Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

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.

City Nature Challenge — Plant BioBlitz: Explore wetland plant natural history and identification, participants will become familiar with IDing plants & leave with an understanding of how plants can tell a story about ecosystem health; 9-11 a.m.; Aspen Hall, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; tockify.com or 541-385-9902.

Group Bike Rides: SPRD & Blazin Saddles are partnering to host a series of group bike rides throughout the Spring and Summer; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Blazin Saddles, 413 W Hood Ave, Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-549-2091.

Nature Kids — Winged Wonders: Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at Deschutes Land Trust preserves; 10:30 a.m.-noon; Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Cemetery Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Saturdays at Skyliner: Join NatureConnect Central Oregon and our partners for a springtime family event at Skyliner Lodge with nature activities, art and exploration of Tumalo Creek; 1-4 p.m.; $15; Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend; hdesd.org or 541-362-4324.

SOU Girls High School Basketball Camp: Practice and learn skills, t-shirts and balls given to all campers; 1-4 p.m.; $75; Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; pir-s.org or 541-923-4800.

Wildlife Conservation Photography: Join the wildlife team to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care, opportunities for portrait-style and action photography with raptors and mammals; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $150; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 4/27

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.

FLOW/FLOW: Blends intentional yoga, guided meditation, sauna/cold plunge and deep rest, all designed to help you reset your nervous system and recharge for the week ahead; 2:45-4:45 p.m.; 48; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; wildlandguidingcompany.com.

Walk ALS: The funds raised will go toward education, support groups, access to care and advocacy for people impacted by ALS in your community; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; secure.alsnorthwest.org.

Tuesday 4/29

Beautiful Wild Birds of Central Oregon: Join East Cascade Bird Alliance member, Margi Finch, to learn about Central Oregon’s beautiful wild birds on April 29th at 5:30 pm.; 5:30-7 p.m.; Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; crooklib.org or 541-447-7978.

Fish, Flows, and the Future in the Deschutes River Basin: Experts Megan Hill and Jason Wilcox will discuss fish recovery and hydropower balance, moderated by Lisa Seales, Deschutes River Conservancy program manager; 6-8 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; lp.constantcontactpages.com or 541-639-4776.

Kids & Family

Friday 4/25

Kids Night Out: Drop the kiddos (ages 4-11) off for an evening of games, crafts, activities and a DIY meal — all while supporting our teen program; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $40 suggested price; Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson Elementary, 437 NW Wall St., Bend; campfireco.org or 541-382-4682.

Saturday 4/26

Nature Kids — Winged Wonders: Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at Deschutes Land Trust preserves; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Cemetery Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Ninja Night: 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.

Saturdays at Skyliner: Join NatureConnect Central Oregon and our partners for a springtime family event at Skyliner Lodge with nature activities, art and exploration of Tumalo Creek; 1-4 p.m.; $15-$35 pay what you can (sliding scale); Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend; hdesd.org or 541-362-4324.

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Fire is recruiting teen volunteers to help with its booth and kids’ obstacle course at the Earth Day Fair & Celebration in Bend on Saturday, April 26; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; free; Troy Field, 690 NW Bond St., Bend; campfireco.org or 541-382-4682.

Sunday 4/27

Cars and Coffee: A family-friendly environment to stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts alike; 8-10 a.m.; 330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; carsandcoffeeevents.com.

Clay Workshop with La Luce Studio — Platters for Mothers Day: Create handmade platters with flowers and glaze, includes materials, treats, and a dried lavender bouquet; 1-3:30 p.m.; $150; Tumalo Lavender, 19825 Connarn Road, Bend; tumalolavender.com or 541-383-2441.

Día del Niño — Kids Blessing Sunday: There will be food, games, piñatas and more, all are welcome; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend; bendnaz.churchcenter.com or 541-382-5496.

Kid’s Storytime featuring Dennis McGregor: A free kid’s storytime with local author Dennis McGregor; noon-1 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; dudleysbookshopcafe.com or 541-749-2010.

Wednesday 4/30

Art with a Splash of Science — Wolves vs Dogs: Sign your child up for a class full of creativity and fun with Let’s Paint, complete with painting and art activities; 1:15-4:15 p.m.; $45; Sarah’s Home Studio, 63320 NE Stonewood Drive, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.

Kids 3D Printing: This class will cover everything from how a 3D printer works to creating and printing out custom designs. Ages 9-17 welcome.; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $109, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Kids Intro to Welding: In this hands-on class, kids will cut steel with a torch and learn how to weld those pieces back together; 6-8 p.m.; $99, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 4/24

2025 Bend ET Summit: Day will begin at the Tower Theatre with keynote speaker Curt Steinhorst, then choose from a variety of breakout sessions in downtown Bend locations; 12:30-6:30 p.m.; $110 nonmembers, $95 through March 15; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-317-0700.

Art & Algae — A Seaweed Cyanotype Workshop: Artist and photographer Josie Iselin will lead a workshop where participants of all ages can explore the world of seaweed and cyanotype printing; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $100; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org/pine-meadow-ranch or 541-904-0700.

Beyond Self-Care + Aromatherapy Workshop: This workshop shares tangible steps to take to make self care an actual reality, herbal craft included in event; 6-7:30 p.m.; $45-$55; The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division, Bend; readysetmoms.com or 541-728-2368.

Care & Stewardship: Art & Ecology Stewarding Oregon’s Coastline: We are excited to host Jane Bacchieri and Chanel Hason of the Elakha Alliance in conversation with Josie Iselin, co-director of Above/Below.; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

Engage Deschutes — Politics Social Club: Get involved locally and meet others making positive change in Deschutes County; 6-8 p.m.; free; Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St., Suite #100, Bend; representdeschutes.com or 510-761-5230.

From Agatha Christie to Ruth Ware — A Mysterious Book Talk: Learn about the mystery genre and get great reading recommendations; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-306-6564.

Loss of a Parent Support Group: This group is open to adults of all ages who have experienced the loss of a parent; noon-1 p.m.; $5-$30 sliding scale; Zoom, Bend; clearmourning.org.

Sewing 101 — Intro to Sewing Machines: The primary focus of this class is to learn how to set up the sewing machine for your project; 6-8 p.m.; $129, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Spring Tinkergarten: Tinkergarten offers outdoor, play-based classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years, accompanied by a caregiver, children (explorers) lead the way, caregivers (guides) observe or play; 11 a.m.-noon; $65 any three classes, drop-ins available; Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Road, Bend; lovinlifeoutside.com or 541-213-5504.

Friday 4/25

Discover the Art of Gua Sha and Natural Pain Management: This hands-on workshop explores the art of Gua Sha while incorporating the soothing benefits of a mushroom-infused topical pain reliever for enhanced relaxation and relief; 5:30-7 p.m.; $40; The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division St., Bend; forestwisecollective.com or 541-728-2368.

Indigenous Speaker Series — “Pathfinders” Film Discussion: A short film that explores how Thyreicia Simtustus, Kahmussa Green and Kiahna Allen are finding their own paths in balancing Native and non-Native worlds; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5, members receive 20% discount, free for Tribal members; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Radical Shifts — Gender, Class & Belonging Post-Civil War: Examine post-war Philadelphia’s gender, class and societal shifts; 4-5 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 4/26

Bladesmith Forging with a Wood Handle: Forge your own knife using high-carbon steel and finish with a custom wood handle.; 10 a.m.-noon; $489, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com.

City Nature Challenge — Plant BioBlitz: Explore wetland plant natural history and identification, participants will become familiar with IDing plants and leave with an understanding of how plants can tell a story about ecosystem health; 9-11 a.m.; free; Aspen Hall, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; tockify.com or 541-385-9902.

Introduction to Wine Tasting Experience: Educational wine seminar of how to professionally taste wine based on its components; 4-5:30 p.m.; $40; Willamette Valley Vineyards — Bend, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; exploretock.com or 503-339-3967.

Radical Shifts — Gender, Class & Belonging Post-Civil War: Examine post-war Philadelphia’s gender, class and societal shifts; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1070.

Rosebud Table Runner with Lawry Thorn: The group will work on a curvy seams technique while making five tree blocks for this table runner; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $50; Stitchin’ Post, 311 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-549-6061.

Sunday 4/27

Clay Workshop with La Luce Studio — Platters for Mothers Day: Create handmade platters with flowers and glaze, includes materials, treats and a dried lavender bouquet; 1-3:30 p.m.; $150; Tumalo Lavender, 19825 Connarn Road, Bend; tumalolavender.com or 541-383-2441.

Glass Open Studio: Come back and use tools to practice what you learned; 1-4 p.m.; $30, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Mindfulness-based meditation practice opportunity: Learn how to meditate in the supportive company of other mindfulness practitioners, no experience necessary, padded chairs are provided; 1:30-5 p.m.; free, donations 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 4/28

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 Shadow Work: Four-week course (drop-in’s welcome) will explore “shadow work,” the shadow self and the importance of integrating it, sessions include education, guided meditation, journaling and group work; 6-7:30 p.m.; $25 for drop-in’s, $80 for the full four sessions; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive Suite 500, Bend; tulamovementarts.com or 971-302-1379.

Sewing — Garment Making 102: Learn the basics of how to successfully sew your own clothing in this comprehensive two-week sewing series; 6-8 p.m.; $284, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Single Plank Wood Cutting Boards: Learn the skills and techniques to create a beautiful, handmade one-plank hardwood cutting board; 6-8:30 p.m.; $169, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 4/29

Dr. Lillian Gilbreth — Mother of the Modern Kitchen: Therese Oneill, New York Times best-selling author of “Unbecoming a Lady,” tells the true story of Dr. Gilbreth, the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering; 7 p.m.; $5; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Fish, Flows, and the Future in the Deschutes River Basin: Experts Megan Hill and Jason Wilcox will discuss fish recovery and hydropower balance, moderated by Lisa Seales, Deschutes River Conservancy program manager; 6-8 p.m.; free with donation option; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; lp.constantcontactpages.com or 541-639-4776.

The People Called ‘Quakers’: Learn how Quakers have shaped society from 1652 to today; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy & Herbal Allies: Join Drop Thesis and The Peoples Apothecary for a discussion on the healing potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy and the role of herbal medicine in support; 6-7:45 p.m.; The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division St., Bend; thepeoplesapothecary.net or 541-728-2368.

Take Action — Community Conversation & Event: Join for a conversation about health care — share your experiences and learn how to become involved; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Drive, Suite #100, Bend; health-care-for-all-oregon.solidarity.tech or 541-668-6200.

Winter Yoga Inside: Every Tuesday until the weather is warm enough to practice outside, 60 minutes of yoga flow followed by 15 minutes of community connection to unwind and meet other beautiful humans; 5:30-7 p.m.; $22, buy three, get one free; The Heart Grounds, address provided once signed up, Bend; DoYogaOutside.as.me.

Wood X-Carve — Intro to Wood Carving: Learn to make 3D carving art with our xCarve CNC router; 6-8 p.m.; $119, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Wednesday 4/30

Art with a Splash of Science — Wolves vs Dogs: Sign your child up for a class full of creativity and fun with Let’s Paint, complete with painting and art activities; 1:15-4:15 p.m.; $45; Sarah’s Home Studio, 63320 NE Stonewood Drive, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.

Create Patterns for Stained Glass using Procreate and Cricut: Learn the basics of pattern design using the iPad Procreate program and a Cricut pattern cutting machine, good for those who have taken the basics of stained glass ready to design their own projects; 6-8 p.m.; $99, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Kids 3D Printing: This class will cover everything from how a 3D printer works to creating and printing out custom designs. Ages 9-17 welcome.; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $109, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Quackery — A History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything: Hear stories about outlandish cures, experimental medicines and scams, this is an online program, registration is required; 5-6 p.m.; free; Online, Online, Bend; dpl.libnet.info.

Quaker Foundations — The SPICE-y Testimonies of Friends: Explore the Friends’ progressive views, influencing peace, rights and global history; 1-2 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1070.

Sewing — Garment Making 102: Learn the basics of how to successfully sew your own clothing in this comprehensive two-week sewing series; 6-8 p.m.; $284, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite #150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Suicide Loss Support Group: Stand in solidarity supporting one another in facing the loss of loved ones by means of suicide, participants are encouraged to bring a journal; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5-$30 sliding scale; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; clearmourning.org or 541-668-6494.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 4/24

Happy Hour: $2 off glasses of wine for Happy Hour; 3-5 p.m.; free; Willamette Valley Vineyards, 916 Wall St., Bend; wvv.com or 541-306-6000.

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 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 4/25

Central Oregon Community Leader’s Prayer Breakfast: A non-denominational, cross-community, volunteer-led, nonprofit morning of worship and prayer; 6:30-9:30 a.m.; $75; Riverhouse Convention Center, U.S. 97 Business, Bend; riverhouse.com or 541-389-3111.

Riedel Glassware Exploration: An ambassador guided tasting experience where you will sample a curated selection of four wines in a Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, flute and white wine glass; 2-3:30 p.m.; $40, owners receive $5 off; Willamette Valley Vineyards — Bend, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; exploretock.com or 541-306-6000.

Spring Coffee Walk: Walk to grab a coffee and bite with community librarian Rya Fennewald and others; 12:30-2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; facebook.com/events/1185654536681015 or 541-312-1080.

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 4/26

2nd Annual Woof Fest: There will be live performances by local acts Eric Leadbetter and Haute Melange; 6-8 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Earth Day Fair & Celebration: This outdoor event features and celebrates community through music and dance performances, local food vendors, businesses and nonprofits from across the region; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-508-5410.

Introduction to Wine Tasting Experience: Educational wine seminar of how to professionally taste wine based on its components; 4-5:30 p.m.; $40; Willamette Valley Vineyards — Bend, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; exploretock.com or 503-339-3967.

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 4/27

Cars and Coffee: A family friendly environment, stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts alike; 8-10 a.m.; Jimmy John’s, 330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; carsandcoffeeevents.com.

Chef’s Pairing Experience: Wine and culinary offering, featuring a five-wine flight and four chef pairings (including a chocolate course); 4:30-6 p.m.; $60, owners receive $5 off; Willamette Valley Vineyards — Bend, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; exploretock.com or 541-306-6000.

Farmer’s Market: There will be live music, food, beer and local growers vending; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.

Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo: The YOUNI Movement creates spaces where everyone can show up authentically and feel safe, celebrated, and supported while experiencing real joy; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; $12 online; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

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; 12-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

US Bank’s Foodie Crawl benefiting NeighborImpact: A restaurant crawl in downtown Bend, enjoy small plate and beverage pairings from select restaurants, followed by an afterparty at McMenamin’s; 2-6 p.m.; $75; Downtown Bend, various, 1025 NW Bond St, Bend; neighborimpact.org.

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 4/28

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 Night: Free trivia hosted by Quiz Head Games every Monday, with prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; gregsgrill.com.

Tuesday 4/29

Bingo: Play bingo and win prizes; 6-8 p.m.; Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; sistersdepot.com or 541-904-4660.

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.

Ribbon Cutting at Mid Oregon Credit Union: Celebrate the opening of their eighth full-service branch and world headquarters, catered food and beverages from local providers; 4-6 p.m.; free; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 557 SW Bluff, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-1795.

Trivia Tuesday: Every Tuesday from November to end of April, this week’s theme is the show “Friends,” there will be prizes; 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 4/30

Bend Scrabble Club: Beginners welcome, non-competitive environment, group uses the 7th edition of the Scabble Players Dictionary, bring an extra if possible; 6-8:30 p.m.; free; Market of Choice, 115 NW Sisemore St., Bend; meetup.com/bend-trivia-and-word-game-group.

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.

Cribbage & Cold Ones: Play cribbage and enjoy some beers every Wednesday; 6 p.m.; free; General Duffy’s Annex, 413 Glacier Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com.

Happy Hour: $2 off glasses of wine for Happy Hour; 3-5 p.m.; free; Willamette Valley Vineyards, 916 Wall St., Bend; wvv.com or 541-306-6000.

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.