Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 3-9
Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Submitted photoThe Cascade Center of Photography will host a fall color photography outing on Sunday.
Arts
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery: The contemporary realist painter has works on display; Friday through Sunday 1-6 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Gallery, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
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David Kreitzer Masterworks: Contemporary realist David Kreitzer displays figure, water and landscape masterworks in oil; all week 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Betty Gray Gallery, Sunriver Lodge, Sunriver; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
“Patterns” by Kathy Deggendorfer: Newly released fine art prints and more at this artist showcase; all week 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; free; Makin’ it Local, 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; makinitlocal.com or 541-904-4722.
Photography by James Parsons: Features work by the Central Oregon adventure photographer; all week 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; free; Makin It Local, 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; makinitlocal.com or 541-904-4722.
Thursday 10/3
Embracing the Macabre — Victorian Poetry Workshop: Explore dark themes and haunting imagery in this poetry workshop; 2-4 p.m.; free registration required; Sisters Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Friday 10/4
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First Friday Art Walk: Welcome to the Old Mill District’s First Friday Art Walk, where the arrival of a new month is celebrated through a vibrant exploration of local creativity; 3 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.
Hawthorn Healing Arts Center’s First Friday Art Walk: Special guest musicians The Bend Bhakti Collective Band, featured artist Scott Dyer, there will be fine art, wine, tea and hors d’oeuvres with door prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; hawthorncenter.com or 541-330-0334.
Monday 10/7
The Pause Button — A Monthly Poetry Gathering: An informal monthly gathering for poets and poetry enthusiasts; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Tuesday 10/8
Central Oregon Writers Guild Monthly Meeting: Monthly meetings feature a member reading followed by a craft presentation facilitated by a visiting author/instructor; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library — Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; centraloregonwritersguild.com or 541-617-7050.
Wednesday 10/9
Kinetic Communique, Motion Design Exhibition: An exhibit that explores the vast sub genres of Motion Design and the many applications of it’s form; 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Theater & Dance
Thursday 10/3
Learn to Square Dance: Learn to square dance with the High Desert Dancers; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 for 20 lessons; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; squaredancefun.org or 541-382-7014.
Saturday 10/5
“Last Train to Nibroc”: Two young people meet in 1940 and find themselves navigating through the tough times of a country at war to discover what they have to give up to obtain what their hearts truly desire; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; $20; Sisters Firehouse/Community Room, 301 S Elm St., Sisters; etcbend.org.
Sunday 10/6
Last Train to Nibroc: Ellipse Theatre Community presents Last Train to Nibroc by Arlene Hutton on select dates and locations September 20 — October 13, 2024.; 2-4 p.m.; free Donation only performance (suggested $20); A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St., Prineville; etcbend.org or 541-447-3715.
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 10/7
Learn to Square Dance: Learn to square dance with the High Desert Dancers; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 for 20 lessons; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; squaredancefun.org or 541-382-7014.
Tuesday 10/8
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 10/9
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.; $20, drop in — pay at the event, pay what you can; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.
Comedy
Friday 10/4
Matt Braunger: The comedian, originally from Portland, will perform; 8-9:30 p.m.; $20 General Admission; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
Saturday 10/5
Henry Cho: The comedian will perform; 7:30-10 p.m.; $41 (plus Historic Preservation fee); Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Sunday 10/6
Open Mic Comedy: Sign ups for open mic start at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., each comedian gets 5 minutes, 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, free to attend, and free to participate; 7-9 p.m.; free; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; facebook.com/bridge99brewery or 541-280-1690.
Monday 10/7
Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Watch local comedians perform; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
Tuesday 10/8
Comedy Night: Local and traveling comedians will perform; 7:30-9 p.m.; $10 $10 online/$15 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; katyipock.com or 541-388-8331.
Books
Thursday 10/3
“CHORUS” by Daniela Naomi Molnar: The poet, artist and writer will read from and discuss her new poetry book; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Monday 10/7
The Pause Button — A Monthly Poetry Gathering: An informal monthly gathering for poets and poetry enthusiasts; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Sports & Outdoors
Thursday 10/3
Livable Future Forum — A Mule Deer’s Life: Learn more about Central Oregon’s iconic mule deer, the challenges they face, and key efforts to preserve wildlife habitat; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.
Sunriver Pétanque Club: 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; 1-3 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.
Friday 10/4
Glow Ball Golf Tournament: 1st Annual Glow Ball Golf Tournament at Desert Peaks Golf Course on October Fore .4th. 2024.; 5 p.m.; Desert Peaks Golf Course, Desert Peaks Golf Club, 565 NW Adler St, Madras; facebook.com/events/2909078962575257.
Star Party: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at Rimrock Ranch; 6:30-9 p.m.; free; Rimrock Ranch, near Sisters, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Saturday 10/5
Forest Bathing: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mindy Lockhart of Rooted Presence for a slow, gentle forest bathing walk at Paulina Creek Preserve; 1-3:30 p.m.; free; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Lake Creek Trail Hike: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Weilmuenster for a fall hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Metolius Preserve, SW Warm Springs Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Paulina Creek Preserve Tour: Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Stacey Forson for a fall tour of Paulina Creek Preserve; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Creek Preserve, near La Pine, La Pine; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Priday Ranch Tour: The Deschutes Land Trust and Michelle McSwain will lead a hiking tour on the reserve; 1-4 p.m.; Priday Ranch, Antelope Highway, Madras; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Sisters Moto Anniversary Party: There will be giveaways, free beer from Wild Ride Brewing, Billy and the Box Kid will perform along with Stacyc trials and races for kids; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free everyone gets a free raffle ticket upon entry; Sisters Moto, 465 W. Highway 20, Sisters; sistersmoto.com or 541-803-8385.
Connley Caves Archaeological Site Tour: Get an in-person look at an active archaeological dig-site that is uncovering and researching ancient civilizations dating back 13,000 years and explore Fort Rock while gaining insight into why this; 3:30-8:30 p.m.; $210; Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Highway 97, Bend; wanderlusttours.com.
Sunday 10/6
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.
Fall Foot Races: The Fall Foot Half, Bigfoot 10K, Fleet Foot 5k, & Littlefoot kids run, together providing options for all runners/walkers; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; $120, price varies based on event distance and date; Bend, Oregon, River Bend Park, Bend; runsignup.com or 541-788-6412.
Forest Bathing: Experience rest, rejuvenation and reconnect to nature’s tranquility through guided forest bathing; 1-3 p.m.; $35; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com or 541-389-7275.
Sunriver Pétanque Club: 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; 1-3 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.
Monday 10/7
Monday Night Football: $3 pints, featuring a different brewery (and sometimes cidery) every week and swag giveaways, six big screen TVs (2 outside), game sound on, no bad seats in the house; 5 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Wednesday 10/9
Nature Kids — Treemendous Trees: Karen Walsh will lead family nature walks in Bend and at land trust preserves, attendees will get the opportunity to take a seedling home and plant it in your yard; 2:30-4 p.m.; free, register online; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Kids & Family
Saturday 10/5
Sisters Moto Anniversary Party: There will be giveaways, free beer from Wild Ride Brewing, Billy and the Box Kid will perform along with Stacyc trials and races for kids; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free everyone gets a free raffle ticket upon entry; Sisters Moto, 465 W. Highway 20, Sisters; sistersmoto.com or 541-803-8385.
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., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Tuesday 10/8
Kids’ Haunted Forest India Ink Paintings (Registration): Register to use India Ink to create a creepy forest painting; 4-5:30 p.m.; free; Freak’n Art, 1265 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.
Wednesday 10/9
Nature Kids — Treemendous Trees: Karen Walsh will lead family nature walks in Bend and at land trust preserves, attendees will get the opportunity to take a seedling home and plant it in your yard; 2:30-4 p.m.; free, register online; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 NE Jones Road, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Lectures & Classes
Thursday 10/3
Central Oregon Landwatch — Livable Future Forum: A LandWatch program director in conversation with fellow local experts covering a range of topics on land use and regional livability; 7-9 p.m.; $10, $25 for the series; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Dementia Demystified: The seminar will delve into how dementia affects the brain, leading to symptoms like memory loss and agitation, and will offer strategies for recognizing and managing these challenges; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.
Embracing the Macabre — Victorian Poetry Workshop: Explore dark themes and haunting imagery in this poetry workshop; 2-4 p.m.; free registration required; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Taize Meditation Service: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites individuals to participate in an hour of meditative Taize music, prayer and silence at their monthly interfaith service; 7-8 p.m.; free; St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071919285548.
Trailblazing in Space — Missions of Discovery & Diversity: Dr. Ellen Ochoa will speak about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM fields to expanding the culture of the corporate world; 7-8:30 p.m.; $20 in-person event, $5 livestream; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; cocc.edu or 541-317-0700.
Unity Event Relationship as Spiritual Path: The eight week series will explore principles of self-awareness, needs-based communication, neuroscience and resonant language; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $50-$150 sliding scale, call Beth for scholarships; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 503-680-5810.
Friday 10/4
Couples Massage Classes: Connect with your sweetheart in a couples massage class with Taproot Bodywork, 2- or 4-hour classes, one couple/session; 1 p.m.; $250 two hours, $400 four hours; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.
Embracing the Macabre — Victorian Poetry Workshop: Explore dark themes and haunting imagery in this poetry workshop; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free registration required; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.
Pigment + Place — Natural Pigments Workshop Series: This workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of natural pigments, learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $450; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
Red Tent Women’s Circle: Women sharing life’s experiences, helping each other to uplevel & be centered in our hearts, there will be snacks and drinks; 6:30-9 p.m.; free, donation only; Red Tent Healing Skincare, 335 NE Greenwood Ave., Suite 341, Bend; 541-706-0595.
Saturday 10/5
Couples Massage Classes: Connect with your sweetheart in a couples massage class with Taproot Bodywork, 2 or 4 hour classes, one couple/session; 1 p.m.; $250 two hours, $400 four hours; Taproot Bodywork Studio, 123 Tumalo, Bend; taprootbodywork.com or 503-481-0595.
Open House for Central Oregon Villages: A transitional shelter for houseless individuals, come have coffee and tour the village; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Central Oregon Villages, 62125 NE Benson Way, Bend.
Pigment + Place — Natural Pigments Workshop Series: This workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of natural pigments, learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $450; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
StirrUp Purpose Flannel Fling Open House: StirrUp Purpose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing purpose and healing through meaningful equine experiences, will be holding its first open house; noon-6 p.m.; free; StirrUp Purpose, 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend; stirruppurpose.org or 541-410-0164.
Sunday 10/6
Fall Colors Photography Outings: Visit the best fall color in Central Oregon, and learn to take autumn photos around Bend, morning and sunset tours available; 7-11 a.m.; Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St., Suite 110, Bend; ccophoto.com or 541-241-2266.
Forest Bathing: Experience rest, rejuvenation and reconnect to nature’s tranquility through guided forest bathing; 1-3 p.m.; $35; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com or 541-389-7275.
Pigment + Place — Natural Pigments Workshop Series: This workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of natural pigments, learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $450; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
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 10/7
Bend City Council Candidate Forum: Questions can be submitted by the public via forms.gle/x36EdwxtaXtVK1UX9; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Deschutes County Administration Building , 1300 NW Wall St, Sawyer Room, Bend; events.cityclubco.org.
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.
Medicare 101: Join for a presentation on Medicare, get questions answered; 3-5 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; ambaseminars.com or 541-329-3618.
Paint Party — Halloween Scene: A Halloween-themed paint night as part of the monthly Let’s Paint series, all levels of experience are welcome, all ages welcome with an adult; 6-8 p.m.; $45; Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-639-8121.
Pet First Aid & CPR Course: Learn lifesaving skills to help your fuzzy family members, the three-hour class covers topics like choking, bloat, toxicology and more; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $125; Bend Unleashed , Gibson Air Road, Bend; bendunleashed.com.
Pigment + Place — Natural Pigments Workshop Series: This workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of natural pigments, learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $450; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
Tuesday 10/8
House District 53 Candidate Forum: This is a virtual event that can be viewed live here: youtube.com/@leagueofwomenvotersofdesch7364, moderated by Gillian Hodgen, KPOV; 6-7 p.m.; free; events.cityclubco.org,
Pigment + Place — Natural Pigments Workshop Series: This workshop introduces you to the vibrant world of natural pigments, learn how to ethically forage pigments from the earth and how to transform these materials into any type of paint or ink; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $450; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
What’s Brewing — Exploring Economic Trends & What’s on the Horizon: A discussion on the dynamic state of business in Bend, this event will delve into the latest market trends, emerging opportunities and the challenges facing local businesses; 5-7:30 p.m.; $50 $35 for members; Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-388-2582.
Wednesday 10/9
Adult Paint Parties: The Bend Wine Bar will be offering happy hour prices to all attendees during class, create a art piece in a relaxing and social atmosphere; 6-8 p.m.; $45; The Bend Wine Bar, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.
Medicare 101: Join for a presentation on Medicare, get questions answered; 3-5 p.m.; free; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; ambaseminars.com or 541-329-3618.
Food & Drinks
Thursday 10/3
Barking Bingo: Play bingo every Wednesday with the Humane Society of the Ochocos; 6-8 p.m.; The Patio Taphouse, 420 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-903-8669.
Thursday Trivia: There will be 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/events/357093407318983/357093470652310 or 541-280-1690.
Trivia on the Moon: Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people, prizes for teams that come in first and second place, as well as random knowledge questions for additional prizes; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
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 10/4
First Friday Oyster Night: Monthly celebration of oysters from Washington’s Hama Hama Oyster Company accompanied by paired wines, Champagne, craft beer and European-style small plates and nibbles; 3-9 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
The Launch of Discovery Plaza: There will be a drone show, live music, food trucks, open house tours and more; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Discovery Corner Plaza, 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, Bend; discoverywestbend.com.
Pint Night/Live Music: $1 per pint sold will go to the Central Oregon Sparrow Clubs and Shannon Bex-Basada will perform; 6-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing Co. — Prineville, 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.
Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Wine Workshop Series — Sake 101: Eli Nygren, a certified sake specialist with hands-on experience as a sake brewer in Japan, will introduce attendees to the basics of sake, from its rich history to the intricate brewing process; 6-7 p.m.; $25 , refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.
Saturday 10/5
Becky Wasserman Imports Bar Takeover: Imports highlighted with by-the-glass specials, representative Timothy Davey in the house to pour and talk about the wines; 4:30-9 p.m.; free Price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com.
Bend Moonlight Market: There will be vendors, food, booze, tattoos and more; 4-11 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-699-2794.
The Launch of Discovery Plaza: There will be a drone show, live music, food trucks, open house tours and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Discovery Corner Plaza, 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, Bend; discoverywestbend.com.
Sisters Moto Anniversary Party: There will be giveaways, free beer from Wild Ride Brewing, Billy and the Box Kid will perform along with Stacyc trials and races for kids; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free everyone gets a free raffle ticket upon entry; Sisters Moto, 465 W. Highway 20, Sisters; sistersmoto.com or 541-803-8385.
Sunriver Saturday Market: A boutique market with vendors offering produce, bread, sweet treats, cheese, meats, beverages, and arts and crafts; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver; sunriverchamber.com or 541-593-8149.
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 10/6
NFL Brunch: Watch the game and enjoy food and drinks; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.
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.
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 10/7
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 #149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.
Monday Night Football: $3 pints, featuring a different brewery (and sometimes cidery) every week and swag giveaways, six big screen TVs (2 outside), game sound on, no bad seats in the house; 5 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Tuesday 10/8
Deschutes Land Trust Open House: Join the Deschutes Land Trust for its annual open house, there will be snacks and drinks; 5-7 p.m.; free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.
Karaoke: Every Tuesday karaoke, sign up starts at 8 p.m. and goes until last call or last singer; 8 p.m.-midnight; free, please tip the DJ; M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; mj-tavern.com or 541-389-1410.
Locals’ Day: Every Tuesday enjoy $4 beer, seltzer and cider, plus $1 off wine; noon-9 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.
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.
What’s Brewing — Exploring Economic Trends & What’s on the Horizon: Join for a discussion on the dynamic state of business in Bend; Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.
Wednesday 10/9
Adult Paint Parties: The Bend Wine Bar will be offering happy hour prices to all attendees during class, create a art piece in a relaxing and social atmosphere; 6-8 p.m.; $45; The Bend Wine Bar, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; letspaintclasses.art.
Bend Farmers Market: A true farmers market dedicated to supporting the viability of local farmers, ranchers and food producers who offer fresh local produce, protein and farm products to the people of Central Oregon; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks St., Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com.
Free Harvest Wine Tasting: Taste 30 different wines from three local distributors; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; free, wine purchases available; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Viaggio Happy Hour: Discounted glasses of wine and small bites; 3-5 p.m.; free, price varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Wine Workshop Series — A Mysterious Amount of Variety: Experience the Rogue Valley and learn about the resident ghost with Mikayla Pope, western sales manager Del Rio Vineyards; 6-7 p.m.; $25, refunded with 2 bottle purchase; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.