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Arts

Friday 5/3

First Friday Art Walk: First Friday Art Walk is an opportunity to chat with artists and makers, to learn about their creative process and to expand your creative community; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

First Friday Block Party: Double Jump will perform; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Sunday 5/5

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 5/6

Open Hub Singing Club: All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process, no previous singing experience required; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Public (ROCK) Choir: A no-stress group singing event designed for any level singer and non-singers, rock/pop music only; 6-8 p.m.; free; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; singbend.com or 541-728-0703.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 5/2

Star Wars — Live!: A three-night event celebrating Star Wars, the original trilogy, will feature live staged readings of the classic films; 8-10:30 p.m.; $20; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Friday 5/3

MVHS Presents — Beauty and the Beast the Musical: Mountain View High School Drama will perform the classic tale; 7 p.m.; $16 for adults, $11 for children, students and seniors; Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; bend.k12.or.us or 541-355-4400.

Star Wars — Live!: Lived staged reading of “The Empire Strikes Back,” part of a three-night event celebrating the original Star Wars trilogy, 8-10:30 p.m.; $25; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Saturday 5/4

May the Fourth Be With You Dance Party: A Star Wars dance party, costumes encouraged, prizes will be given out for best costumes; 7 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

MVHS Presents — Beauty and the Beast the Musical: Mountain View High School Drama will perform the classic tale; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $16 for adults, $11 for children, students and seniors; Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; bend.k12.or.us or 541-355-4400.

Star Wars — Live!: “The Return of the Jedi,” part of a three-night event celebrating the original Star Wars trilogy, will feature live staged readings of the classic film, culminating in a “May the 4th” Dance and Costume Party; 8-10:30 p.m.; $25; May the 4th Party: $20; show + May the 4th Party: $40; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Sunday 5/5

Cinco de Mayo Dance Party: There will be a dance lesson on the patio of the Canteen Bar, then DJ SOLO will spin a Latin Dance Party Mix; 3-7 p.m.; free; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-382-1515.

Reader’s Theatre — Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” Part 1: Participate in a low-stress reading of the play with script in hand; 2-4 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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.

Monday 5/6

Scottish Country Dance: A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, beginners welcome, all footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed; 7-9 p.m.; $5; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; sofn.com or 541-388-1908.

Wednesday 5/8

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.

Reader’s Theatre — Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” Part 2: Participate in a theatrical reading of the play with script in hand, beginners welcome in this low-stress theatre environment; 6-8 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

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

Saturday 5/4

Mint Juleps & Comedy for a Cause: Local comedians will be riffing on Kentucky Derby race festivities in the style of Mystery Science Theater 3000; 1-4 p.m.; free, $5 from each mint julep will be donated; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Books

Thursday 5/2

Golden Gates — The Housing Crisis and a Reckoning for the American Dream: Sarah McDougall and Chris Laing will facilitate a discussion with community members to examine and discuss historical, economic and social forces that have created modern housing challenges; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Virtual Book Discussion — “Things We Lost to the Water”: The group will read Eric Nguyen’s novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settles in New Orleans and struggles to remain connected; noon-1 p.m.; free; virtual; cocc.edu.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 5/2

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliner is Company Grand, with opening acts Billy & The Box Kid; Noon-8 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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 5/3

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliners are The Floozies, with opening acts Ground$core and Robert DeLong; Noon-11 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Wandering River BeaverHOOD planting: A two-day project to plant beaver habitat on private land near La Pine, must attend April 14 orientation to participate in this project; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free RSVP; Wandering River — Private Property, Bend-La Pine Administrative School District 1, La Pine; thinkwildco.org.

Saturday 5/4

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; headliner is Saint Motel, opening acts are DJ Robert Planet and The Dip; Noon to 11 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Spring Into Nature Festival: The Spring into Nature Festival celebrates the many ways that we all connect with nature; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, 1-99 SE Seventh St., Madras.

Wandering River BeaverHOOD planting: A two-day project to plant beaver habitat on private land near La Pine, must attend April 14 orientation to participate in this project; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, RSVP; Wandering River — Private Property, Bend-La Pine Administrative School District 1, La Pine; thinkwildco.org.

Women on Target Shooting Clinic: Learn to shoot different firearms, gain some skills and techniques alongside certified instructors, guns, targets, ammunition and hearing protection provided; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; $90; Redmond Rod & Gun Club, 9020 S. Highway 97, Redmond; rrandgc.com or 541-699-2518.

Sunday 5/5

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.

Rendezvan: There will be live music, soft spring laps and sunshine; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

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 5/6

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 5/7

Diving for the Solution to Pollution: Jonathan Ingram of Central Oregon Diving will discuss the ecological impacts of water pollution; 6-7 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Wednesday 5/8

Camp Sherman BeaverHOOD planting: A two-day project to plant beaver habitat on private land in Camp Sherman, must signup for the April 14 orientation and training workshop if you plan to participate in this project; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, RSVP; Lake Creek Lodge, 13375 SW Forest Service Road, Suite 1419, Camp Sherman; thinkwildco.org.

Priday Ranch Tour: The Deschutes Land Trust and Jen Zalewski will lead a hiking tour on the reserve; 9 a.m.-noon; Priday Ranch, Antelope Highway, Madras; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Yoga Mama Classes: A yoga series designed specifically for moms with younger kids, ages 6 and under; 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.

Kids & Family

Thursday 5/2

Mini-Ninja Camp: Develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $167; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes: A class to bond with your baby while also hanging out with other moms with little ones; 10:30-11:45 a.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Friday 5/3

Kids First First Friday: A free family-friendly “make n take” art event hosted by Let’s Paint, LLC.; 3-5 p.m.; free; Wild Child, 680 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite #1003, Bend; wildchildbend.com.

Saturday 5/4

May Faire: A family-friendly festival with music, May Pole dances, crafts, a raffle and much more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free There will be tickets to participate in craft making; Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Road, Bend; bendwaldorf.com or 541-330-8841.

Ninja Night: Staff will supervise and lead team-building games, Ninja Warrior challenges and timed races through an obstacle course; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $37; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Storytime with Sloth: There will books, songs and coloring time, all ages welcome; 10-11 a.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 5/7

Family Zumba class: The first two classes on May 7 and 9 will be free; meet instructor Perla Ruiz and explore to see if this class is suitable for you and your family; 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-388-1133.

Wednesday 5/8

Forge School Open House: Come see the learning studios in action, Forge is now enrolling middle and high school boys for the 2024/25 school year; 1:30-4 p.m.; free; Forge School Campus, 60526 Billadeau Road, Bend; forge.school or 267-234-1060.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Coaches will lead kids through weekly Ninja Warrior circuits that include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements; 1:30-4 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Nature Kids: This is an easy for kids, up to 1 mile walk, distance will vary depending on age and ability; 2:30-4 p.m.; RSVP; Miller’s Landing Park, 55 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-389-7275.

Senior Day: Visitors 65 and older get into the museum for free; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Yoga Mama Classes: A yoga series designed specifically for moms with younger kids, ages 6 and under; 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.

Youth Gelli Plate Print Making Workshop: Learn how to create colorful, multi-layered, textural prints with Gelli plates, space is limited; 3:40-4:40 p.m.; free registration required; Sisters Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 5/2

Taize Meditation Service: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence at this monthly ecumenical service of healing and reconciliation; 7-8 p.m.; free; St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071919285548.

Land Use 101: Ariel Nelson, lobbyist for League of OR Cities, will speak with a Q&A to follow; noon-1 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; lwvdeschutes.org.

Museum and Me: A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours; 5-7 p.m.; free with RSVP; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Transitioning Landscapes — Unveiling Ecological Change in the Harney Basin: The first installment of the 2024 lecture series, features Teresa Wicks and Brenda Smith talking about the intricate dynamics of environmental transitions and migrations; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.

The Treasure in Your Field: This five-week journey will draw upon teachings of Jesus and other mystics from various traditions as well as meditative journeys to help you embody these teachings; 6-7:30 p.m.; free donations encouraged as part of the colloquium; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-390-8244.

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.

Friday 5/3

2024 Bend YP Summit — Emerge: Keynote speaker Pamela Barnum will talk along with painter, poet and lyricist MOsley WOtta (Jason McNeal Graham) and Dylan Anderman will emcee; 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $100 $85 chamber members; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-317-0700.

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.; $399; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.

Saturday 5/4

2024 Deschutes Historical Museum Heritage Walking Tours: Discover what early Bend was like through its architecture and the people who lived here; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $15 reservations required; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-389-1813.

All Out for Palestine: Central Oregon for a free Palestine (COFP) will hold a peaceful protest demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza; noon-2 p.m.; free; Peace Corner, Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, Bend.

Bend Women’s Expo: An annual event dedicated to celebrating and empowering women of all ages, the Expo offers a platform for vendors, speakers and attendees; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; traveloregon.com

“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.

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.; $399; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.

Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (PAC): Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led training about the Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.; 1-4 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library — Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend.

Queens Caravan Feminine Rising: Jan Sara Jorgensen and Claire Sierra will talk and share their healing and spiritual knowledge; 1:30-4 p.m.; $30 online, $40 at door; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Wildlife Conservation Photography: Join the wildlife team to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care, experienced photographers will be available to assist with camera techniques for portrait-style and action photography; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; $175, limited availability, RSVP early; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Sunday 5/5

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath: Drop in deep into the vibrations of your energy field with amped Didgeridoo, crystal bowls, live binaural beats, Reiki, flutes, chimes and more; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $20 sliding scale; Unity Spiritual Community Of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

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.

Mother’s Day Card Making: Kristin Darnell will show how to craft a Mother’s Day card; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

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 5/6

Adult Slightly Nerdy Paint Nights: At adult paint nights, instructors will guide you through the painting process step-by-step, no experience necessary; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-639-8121.

Natural History Pub — Tree Climbing: Eric Forsman, retired scientist from the PNW Research Station and tree-climber extraordinaire, will talk about the approach, skill and preparation employed to climb Oregon’s biggest trees; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

Open Hub Singing Club: All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process, no previous singing experience required; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Tuesday 5/7

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.

Diving for the Solution to Pollution: Jonathan Ingram of Central Oregon Diving will discuss the ecological impacts of water pollution; 6-7 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Where do Trails Come From on Intentional Hiking: A conversation with Sirena Rana from Trails Inspire about her thru-hiking background and career designing trails; 4:30-6 p.m.; free; Zoom; intentionalhiking.com.

Wednesday 5/8

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; 6-8 p.m.; $45, early bird discounts available; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Suite B, Bend; cascadecandle.com.

Eggshell Garden Starts: Stop by to start your own garden in an eggshell, supplies are provided, but available on a first come first serve basis; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

The Guide to Retirement: Adam Bertapelle, an Executive Director of J.P. Morgan, will talk, Kenny Hadden hosts; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-639-4776.

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.

Notice Your Nudge — Invite Growth: Weekly two-hour sessions will awaken your intuition, clarify your vision and chart steps in the direction that has nudged you all along, groups limited to eight; 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $550 for seven, two hour, in person sessions; trade welcome; RiverBend Neighborhood, private residence; Bend; invitinggrowth.org.

Youth Gelli Plate Print Making Workshop: Learn how to create colorful, multi-layered, textural prints with Gelli plates, space is limited; 3:40-4:40 p.m.; free registration required; Sisters Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 5/2

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.

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 or 541-280-1690.

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.

Friday 5/3

A Novel Idea Kick-off: There will be music from Erin Cole-Baker and the newly crafted Novel Idea IPA; 5-7 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing — The Lair, 1043 NW Bond Street, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org.

First Friday Art Walk: First Friday Art Walk is an opportunity to chat with artists and makers, to learn about their creative process and to expand your creative community; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

First Friday Block Party: Double Jump will perform; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Ribbon Cutting for CMG Home Loans: CMG Home Loans has a brand-new location in Bend, there will be snacks and drinks to celebrate; 4-7 p.m.; free; CMG Home Loans, 250 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 102, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Single Mingle & Speed Dating: Exclusively for those 21 and over, try out speed dating; 6-8 p.m.; $5 proceeds go to the charity of the quarter; Bend Wine Bar, 550190 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; bendwinebar.com/events.

First Friday Que Paso Party: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo early with the release of Que Paso Mexican Lager, there will be live music and specialty tequila drinks; 6-9 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-385-8606.

Saturday 5/4

American Homebrewer’s Association Big Brew Day: There will be homebrewing demonstrations of beer, cider and mead, free samples available for those 21+, chat with brewers and try a sample of homebrew; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; homebrewersassociation.org or 541-388-2283.

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert: This 6th annual event is an all-inclusive wine-tasting event with 14 wineries from Oregon, Washington and California, there will also be art, music and food; 4-8 p.m.; $75 must be over 21; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver; artmeetswine.org or 541-585-5000.

Brighter Futures Celebration and Fundraiser: Trillium Family Services will hold a fundraiser and celebration to raise money for its youth mental health programs and services, there will be food, drinks, stories, online and silent auction; 5:30-9 p.m.; $75; Stoller Wine Bar Bend, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Suite 30, Bend; trilliumfamily.ejoinme.org.

Crux Spring Makers Market: There will be 20 local vendors; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; cruxfermentation.com or 541-385-3333.

Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation 2024 Banquet: There will be a live and silent auction, wall of guns, door and prizes and dinner; 3:30-9:45 p.m.; $110 children under 12 are $50; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; oregonfnaws.org or 541-389-3111.

Trinity Episcopal Church “New to You” Sale: Rummage sale, find some new treasures; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; trinitybend.org or 541-382-5542.

Sunday 5/5

9th Street Village Makers Market: Shop local crafts, farm-raised items and handmade treats at the monthly Makers Market while enjoying craft beer and food carts, there will be a “Bluegrass Jam Circle” starting at 3 p.m.; noon-4 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Amour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.

Cinco de Mayo Dance Party: There will be a dance lesson on the patio of the Canteen Bar, then DJ SOLO will spin a Latin Dance Party Mix; 3-7 p.m.; free; Campfire Hotel, 721 NE Third St., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-382-1515.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with Double Jump: There will be food and drink specials, food trucks and the band will perform 4-6 p.m.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Music from DJ Cruz, presented by Tablas Mobile Cuisine; 5 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Family Kitchen SoulFull Bowls: A community fundraiser to support Family Kitchen, there will be a soup-off, live music and handmade ceramic soup bowls; 4-6 p.m.; $35; Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; donatenow.networkforgood.org or 541-760-5677.

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.

Trivia: Trivia every Sunday, prizes to win; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.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 5/6

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 multimedia 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.

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.

Tuesday 5/7

Free Lunches for Seniors: Eat with other seniors; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters; sisterscountry.com.

Happy Hour in the Garden: This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities, no experience or tools required, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer; 4-6 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-385-6908.

Let’s Talk Psychedelics Over Dinner: A private chef-curated meal, a mocktail, small table discussions prompted by questions listed at each table, followed by a larger facilitated discussion; 6-8:30 p.m.; $28; Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; drsabrinahadeed.com.

Orchard District 2024 Annual Meeting: We welcome all who live and work in the Orchard District to discuss neighborhood joy, news and issues, bring food to share, beverages and dessert provided; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Ribbon Cutting for Three Sisters Sleep: Celebrate the brand-new location in Bend, now open full-time, there will be food and beverages; 4-5 p.m.; free; Three Sisters Sleep, 1569 SW Nancy Way, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-797-9136.

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.

Wednesday 5/8

Farmer’s Market: There will be produce, meat, fish, baked goods and more in the alley and plaza; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media 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.