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Arts

Thursday 4/11

The Greenlight Guild: A Central Oregon filmmakers’ meetup for anyone interested in or currently working in the film industry; 6-9 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Mt Pile, featuring Nan Curtis: A large-scale, site-specific sculptural landscape that delves into the concept of the pile as a metaphor for family; Wednesday through Saturday 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.

Friday 4/12

Movie Night: Watch The Super Mario Bros. movie with food and drinks; 6 p.m.; free; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

SAKURA Cello Quintet — High Desert Chamber Music presents the five-member ensemble, performing Manuel de Falla’s “Ritual Fire Dance,” Debussy’s “Girl with the Flaxen Hair,” Astor Piazzolla’s “Adios Nonino” and the premiere of a work composed by one of its members, Peter Myers; 7:30 p.m.; $48, $10 for students; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; info@highdesertchambermusic.com or 541-306-3988.

“Voices of Power, Voices of Imagination” Poetry Slam: Share poems or sit back and enjoy, all poets must pre-register, refreshments provided; 5-7 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; barber.cocc.edu or 541-383-7560.

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer Open Home Gallery and Studio: The local artists gallery and studio is open to the public; Friday through Sunday 1-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; centraloregondaily.com or 805-234-2048.

Saturday 4/13

Art in Nature — Camerata in a Cave: Another installment of the Art in Nature outdoor performance series with Wanderlust Tours, Bend Camerata will perform at Juniper Preserve inside a cave; 1-5:30 p.m.; $150; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; wanderlusttours.com.

Sunday 4/14

High Desert Poetry Cell: After a seven-year hiatus The High Desert Poetry Cell, Larry Jacobs, Don Kunz, John Kvapil, Peter Lovering and John Martin, returns; 2-3 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Theater & Dance

Friday 4/12

Tropical Latin Dance Party: Get a taste of Latin culture through tropical music and dancing, let the Latin dance lesson get your creative juices flowing and your night off to a great start; 8-11:59 p.m.; $10 online, door $15, VIP $20; The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-325-6676.

“We Will Rock You — School Edition”: Tells the story of a globalized future without musical instruments, performed by the Cascades Teen Theatre production; 7:30 p.m.; $39, $35 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

“Women in Jeopardy”: The Deschutes Theatre Company will perform the murder mystery comedy about three women, one of whom may be dating a serial killer dentist; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25 online, $27 at the door; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; deschutestheatre.com or 541-389-7275.

Saturday 4/13

Bend Community Contra Dance: Moon Dog Duo with Rich Goss on guitar and Lori Prime on fiddle will provide the music while Ron Bell-Roemer and David Stewart will team up to do calling; 6:45-9:30 p.m.; $10; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; bendcontra.org or 541-306-9563.

“Tuesdays With Morrie”: Ellipse Theatre Community presents the stage adaptation of the bestselling memoir; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $20; Sisters Firehouse, 301 S Elm St., Sisters; etcbend.org.

“We Will Rock You — School Edition”: Tells the story of a globalized future without musical instruments, performed by the Cascades Teen Theatre production; 7:30 p.m.$39 $35 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

“Women in Jeopardy”: The Deschutes Theatre Company will perform the murder mystery comedy about three women, one of whom may be dating a serial killer dentist; 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $25 online, $27 at the door; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; deschutestheatre.com or 541-389-7275.

Sunday 4/14

Soulful Sundays Community Dance: A Sunday morning dance, embodied prayer, alone and together; 10-11:30 a.m.; $20 online, $25 at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

“We Will Rock You — School Edition”: Tells the story of a globalized future without musical instruments, performed by the Cascades Teen Theatre production; 2 p.m.; $39, $35 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Wednesday 4/17

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance: Learn the Argentine Tango in this beginner/intermediate class followed by dancing, no partner needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: A movement and dance class that focuses on practicing presence, moving, breathing, playing and connecting; 6-7:15 p.m.; $15; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Thursday 4/11

Ahren Belisle: The stand-up comedian will perform; 8 p.m.; $25 plus fees; Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; midtownballroom.com or 541-408-4329.

Saturday 4/13

Full-Circle Tangents Comedy Show: Stand-up comedians Anthony Poponi, Tatiana Oberon, Dylan Gaffney and Cole Pensinger will perform, expect adult content; 7-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at the door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; humore.us or 541-668-1766.

Books

Thursday 4/11

“Autobiography of a Sea Creature,” by Wendy Williams: The author will discuss her new book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Saturday 4/13

Saturday Storytime — Good Morning, Mother Nature: Author Lucas Alberg and illustrator Megan Marie Myers will read, sign and discuss their new book; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Sunday 4/14

The Cellar’s Silent Book Club: Every second Sunday of the month, personal reading time and/or mingle with fellow book lovers; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Cellar — A Porter Brewing Co., 206 NW Oregon Ave., Suite 2, Bend; porterbrewingco.com or 541-382-1645.

Tuesday 4/16

“Just Like Click,” by Sandy Grubb: The local author will discuss her new superhero adventure book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 4/11

Sunriver Pétanque Club: In Pétanque, players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 1-4 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Friday 4/12

Subaru Winterfest 2024: There are free concerts, food, giveaways, demos and more; 4:30-9 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area and Deschutes Brewery, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-382-1709.

Saturday 4/13

How High 2 Ollie Contest: There will be a DJ, judges and a full Red Bull & Pacifico Beer activation; 5-7 p.m.; Lifty’s, 1787 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; liftysbend.com or 541-617-3232.

Spring Fling: There will be a pond skimming battle royale and costume contest; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $69 for full-day lift ticket; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Subaru Winterfest 2024: There are free concerts, food, giveaways, demos and more; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area and Deschutes Brewery, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-382-1709.

Sunday 4/14

Bend Marathon: A scenic run around the beautiful mountain town; 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; 30; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; bend-marathon.com or 541-420-1401.

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.

Peterson Ridge Rumble: Choose from three different distances at this ultra-trail run; 8 a.m.; Fee; Peterson Ridge Rumble, 15200 McKenzie Highway, Sisters; trailrunner.com.

Subaru Winterfest 2024: There are free concerts, food, giveaways, demos and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area and Deschutes Brewery, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-382-1709.

Sunriver Pétanque Club: In Pétanque, players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 1-4 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Tension Release Yoga: A class for alleviating tension, preventing sports injuries and restoring flexibility, each week focuses on a specific area of the body, all levels welcome including beginners; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Monday 4/15

Total Core Yoga Classes: The series focuses on developing total core: the network of muscles throughout the trunk; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 4/16

Advancing Your Yoga Practice: Explore, play and access postures beyond regular yoga classes, including hand balancing and inversions, experience a Yoga Wall class, not suitable for beginners; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Swordfighting from the age of pirates: Historical fencing practices and competitions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free for the first month, sliding-scale dues afterwards; Bend Masonic Lodge, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.

Kids & Family

Thursday 4/11

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

YP Expert Lab — Grow Your Understanding of Yourself & Others Using PDP: Join Sarah Olbekson, senior HR business partner at Skanska USA, to learn how Professional DynaMetric Programs can improve professional success; 4:30-6 p.m.; $25, free for YP passport holders; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-8436.

Friday 4/12

Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Webinar: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar about a positive approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care; 9-11 a.m.; free; virtual; oregoncarepartners.com.

Saturday 4/13

All Out for Palestine: Peaceful protest in support of a ceasefire; noon-2 p.m.; free; Peace Corner, Wall Street and Greenwood Avenue, Bend.

Grief Into Beauty — Creating Nature Altars to Heal and Transform Loss: Join Anne Gordon, M.A. for an altar-making workshop; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $35; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse2024.eventive.org or 541-640-2186.

Mentor a Child with an Incarcerated Parent: The training will cover our program polices, Q&A from a current volunteer, the impact incarceration has on kids and families, and the stages of a mentoring relationship; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com

Wildfire Home Protection Strategies: OSU Extension Service & local fire agency partners present this 3-hour workshop on reducing wildfire risk for Central Oregon homes; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Crook County Open Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-447-6228.

Sunday 4/14

Candle Making Workshop: Make your own 100% soy candle, create a unique scent blend, explore the fascinating world of aromas, and learn how scents influence emotions and memories; 5-7 p.m.; $45; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Suite B, Bend; cascadecandle.com.

Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Class: Learn Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, floral materials provided; 1-3 p.m.; $199; COCC Boyle Education Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; enrole.com or 805-886-0542.

Pottery Glazing Workshop: Learn two techniques for glazing pottery, each participant will have the chance to glaze four handcrafted pieces; 1-3 p.m.; $100; Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; pomegranate-home.com or 541-383-3713.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 2-4 p.m.; free open sessions free, series $117-234; Unity of Bend, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Monday 4/15

Deschutes County Commission Candidate Forum: Candidates Phil Chang, Brian Huntamer, Rob Imhoff and Judy Trego, moderated by David Klugh of Central Oregon Daily; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes County Administration Building, 1300 NW Wall St., Sawyer Room, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Know Gardens — Color & Light in Monet’s Gardens: Explore Monet’s gardens with Jason Lamb, art history professor at COCC; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Spring Reset — Blossom into Wellness: A professional wellbeing and mindset coach will lead through a visualization exercise to clarify self-care needs; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; coaching-x.com or 541-668-6494.

Tuesday 4/16

A Young Writers Workshop: Each 75-minute writing session will be based on a writing genre ages 13-17; 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Email Robin at robinduncan5@gmail.com for pricing; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

España — A Land of Many Faces: Take a photographic journey through Spain with Hilloah Rorh; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Lunch & Learn — Dispelling Myths about Acupuncture: Bring a lunch and hear from Eve Harburg, DAOM, of Midtown Acupuncture, dessert and coffee provided; noon-1:30 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-388-1133.

Lunch & Learn Speaker Series: A presentation during the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s community dining program; 11:30 a.m.-noon; free; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com.

Spring JobFest: Participating employers include St. Charles Health System, the city of Redmond, NeighborImpact, Bend Parks and Recreation, FivePine Lodge, Discover Your Forest and BestCare Treatment Services; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.

Unity Event National Faith & Climate Forum: The class aims to empower individuals to take meaningful and actionable steps toward caring for creative solutions in their congregation; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; free; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-280-5040.

US House Representatives — District 5 Candidate Forum, Democratic: An in-person candidate forum, may attend in-person or watch the recording following the forum; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; The Haven, 1001 SW Disk Drive, Suite 250, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Wednesday 4/17

Cultivate Bend — Channeling Success: A moderated panel discussion with industry leaders, bringing to light their expertise on how to approach each channel, as well as the opportunity to ask questions, there will be food and drinks; 4:30-8 p.m.; $15, $10 for members; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breathe, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath, all levels welcome; 6-8 p.m.; $30; Hanai Foundation, Forest Room, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Oregon Senate District 28 Republican Primary: Candidates David Henslee and Diane Linthicum, moderated by Mike Ficher, KPOV; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; free; YouTube, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 6-8 p.m.; free open sessions free, series $117-234; Central Oregon Collective, 62070 SE 27th St., Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Waterwise Gardening: Learn the fundamentals of gardening with little or no water; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 4/4

Amba — Embodied Movement for Women: Meghan Mahealani, founder of the Amba Method of Embodiment, will lead the class in breath, movement and meditation; 6-7:15 p.m.; $25; Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Central Oregon Landwatch: Ben Gordon, executive director of Central Oregon Landwatch, will discuss the organizations mission and activities with a Q&A to follow; noon-1 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; lwvdeschutes.org

COCC Hosts Open House to Present Madras Campus Expansion Plans: Showcase COCC’s planned development for a 24,000-square-foot building for early childhood education programs, registered nurse and other health career pathways, and a 100-capacity child care center; 4-5:30 p.m.; Madras Education Center — Central Oregon Community College, 1170 E. Ashwood Road, Madras; cocc.edu or 541-550-4100.

Oregon Charter Academy Info Sessions: For prospective students and caregivers to learn about ORCA, connect with staff and meet other interested caregivers from around the state; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Virtual; oregoncharter.org.

Weekly mindfulness-based meditation group: Meditation practices from the tradition of the Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are gladly accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church , 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

Writers Writing — Characters Who Resonate: Practice developing characters who resonate with your reader; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 4/6

“Cats on Mats”: Ulla Lundgren will lead stretching and meditation while surrounded by adoptable cats; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; $30; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com or 502-468-6084.

Wildfire Home Protection Strategies: OSU Extension Service & local fire agency partners present this 3-hour workshop on reducing wildfire risk for Central Oregon homes; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Morning Star Elementary School, 19741 Baker Road, Bend; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Sunday 4/7

Creative Writing Playshop: Krayna Castelbaum will be lead a creative writing workshop; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $35; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse2024.eventive.org or 541-640-2186.

Voices Rising Community Choir — Open Sessions: Join in an all-voices group singing experience, songs taught by ear; 2-4 p.m.; free open sessions free, series $117-234; Unity of Bend, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; vr-spring-series.eventbrite.com or 541-728-3872.

Monday 4/8

Oregon Charter Academy Info Sessions: For prospective students and caregivers to learn about ORCA, connect with staff and meet other interested caregivers from around the state; noon-1 p.m.; free; Virtual; oregoncharter.org.

Recycled Materials Bag Sewing Party: Bring sewing machine, scissors, pins, ruler, chalk and cutting mat, fabric and patterns will be provided; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Spring Reset — Blossom into Your Best Self: A professional wellbeing and mindset coach will lead through a visualization exercise to clarify your intentions; 6-7:30 p.m.; $25; Hanai, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; coaching-x.com/events.

Tuesday 4/9

A Young Writers Workshop: Each 75-minute writing session will be based on a writing genre ages 13-17; 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Email Robin at robinduncan5@gmail.com for pricing; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

An Evening with Author TJ Klune: The fantasy fiction author will share his story of being queer and neurodiverse while coming of age in rural Oregon; Klune believes it’s important to have accurate queer representation in stories; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.

DNA Basics: Learn DNA Basics with Beth Taylor and a basic understanding of Ancestry DNA with Crista Cowan, their two RootsTech 2023 videos will be shown with a discussion after each video; 10-11:30 a.m.; free, must register for in-person or Zoom; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20 (behind Jake’s Diner), Bend; bendgenealogy.org or 541-317-9553.

Hormones, Fatigue + Belly Fat: The lecture will focus on the underlying reasons that men and women struggle with inflammation; 6-7:30 p.m.; free, RSVP; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Lunch & Learn — Healthy Feet: Learn how to keep your feet pain free, bring a brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are provided; noon-1:30 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-388-1133.

Secretary of State Democratic Primary Forum: Candidates Brent Barker, Dennis Linthicum and Tim McCloud will talk, moderated by The Bulletin; 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.; free; YouTube, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.

Writers Working — How to Shout About Your Work: How to shout about your work (without losing your voice), plan a marketing approach; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 4/10

Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Soundbath with Kevin Kraft: Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath, all levels welcome; 6-8 p.m.; $30; Hanai Foundation, Forest Room, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 4/11

Beer & Cookie Tasting: There will be samples of a few of Cascade Lakes Brewing’s brews and some play time in the cat lounge; 5-7 p.m.; $20; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Suite 102, Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com.

Biz & Bevs: Join the Bend business community to network and hear from other owners and representatives; 4:30-6 p.m.; $10; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-382-8436.

Live Music Thursdays: Local singer-songwriters and musicians will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Pint Night: $1 per pint sold will go to Central Oregon Autism Movement; 5-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-516-8544.

Saving Grace Bingo: A family-friendly night of bingo benefiting the organization; 6-8 p.m.; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Thursday Trivia: There will gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Trivia: Play trivia every second and last Thursday of the month, prizes for first and second; 6-8 p.m.; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

Trivia on the Moon: Trivia will be held on the patio; 7-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Winter Passholder Party — Snow Bunny Bash: Chat with Mt. Bachelor leadership, connect with other passholders, and enjoy your first beer on the ski area, all other beers will be $5 for passholders; 5-7 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-385-8606.

Friday 4/12

Firkin Friday: Brewers concoct new cask ales designed exclusively for The Brasserie; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Revival Vintage Grand Reopening Party: There will be free bevs + bites, peruse fresh racks of vintage finds while three local DJs spin vintage vinyl; 6-10 p.m.; free; Revival Vintage, 550 NW 12th St., Bend; instagram.com/revivalvintagebend or 503-702-3552.

Saturday 4/13

Firkin Friday: Brewers concoct new cask ales designed exclusively for The Brasserie; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

How High 2 Ollie Contest: There will be a DJ, judges and a full Red Bull & Pacifico Beer activation; 5-7 p.m.; Lifty’s, 1787 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; liftysbend.com or 541-617-3232.

Sunday 4/14

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Spring Sip & Sparkle: There will be five sparkle strands (with the option to purchase more), a chilled beverage and some play time in the cat lounge; 1-3 p.m.; $35; Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend; playfulpawscatcafe.com.

Trivia Night: Trivia night every Sunday in the cafe; 6 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Monday 4/15

Benefaction Beer Release: The brewery will release its Belgian-Style Imperial IPA — Benefaction, dedicated to those who have lost their battle with ALS, and to those still fighting; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 per card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 330-461-3736.

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Trivia Mondays: There will be gift card prizes, brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizza and food truck options; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.

Tuesday 4/16

Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat lunch with others; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Highway, Building 4, Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

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.

Trappist Tuesdays: $1 off Belgian bottle beer flights featuring Orval, Westmalle and Rochefort breweries; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Trivia Tuesday: There will be heated benches, frothy pints, food cart goodness and the brain flexing sport of trivia; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.

Women Tasting Flights — Where Soil Meets Soul: Hear about winery Hedges Family Estate in Walla Walla, Biodynamic Red Mountain vineyards, and taste 6 of their wines with Emma Healion; 5:30-7 p.m.; $66 includes gratuity; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; exploretock.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 4/17

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday, teams up to 6, prizes to winners; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-382-9242.