Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Nov. 7-13
Published 9:00 am Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- The High Desert Museum will have a quieter time after hours Thursday for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to explore the museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit their favorites.
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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Where Art and Agriculture Coexist: This exhibition invites you to explore the unique perspectives of artists who participated in the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for the Arts & Agriculture’s 2022 and 2023 artist residency programs; Wednesday through Saturday 1-6 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Thursday 11/7
Open Studio: Presenters for this event include folk artist/writer Sylvia Friday, author Jackleen de la Harpe, metal artist Arūnas Ošlapas and fiber artist Katie Ošlapas; 4-6 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters; roundhousefoundation.org or 541-904-0700.
Saturday 11/9
Fall Saturday Screenings — “Fantastic Mr. Fox”: Watch the movie on a projected screen with seasonal hot beverages and snacks available; 6 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Court, Bend; vrcvet.com or 541-236-5426.
Tuesday 11/12
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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.
How Writing & Reading Poems Can Make All Your Writing Better: Join Irene Cooper in an exploration of how to read and write poems with an eye toward making all your writing sing; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.
“To What Remains” Film Screening and Facilitated Q&A: The story of Project Recover, a team that scours the ocean and the corners of the earth, to search for and recover the remains of Americans missing in action since WWII; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.
Theater & Dance
Thursday 11/7
Latin Vibes: The first Thursday of the month is Latin night; 8 p.m.-midnight; The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; latindancebend.com or 541-678-5740.
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.
Friday 11/8
TMP presents — “Cabaret”: An American classical musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, it follows a female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin as she romances a man during the Nazi Party’s rise to power; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Saturday 11/9
Bend Community Contra Dance: The Darin Gentry & Co. will play and David Stewart & Ron Bell-Roemer will call; 6:45-9:30 p.m.; $10; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; bendcontra.org or 541-306-9563.
TMP presents — “Cabaret”: An American classical musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, it follows a female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin as she romances a man during the Nazi Party’s rise to power; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Sunday 11/10
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.
TMP presents — “Cabaret”: An American classical musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, it follows a female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin as she romances a man during the Nazi Party’s rise to power; 2 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Monday 11/11
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.
Oregon Shadow Theater Presents — “The Green Bird”: Behind the illuminated shadow screen, colorful shadow puppets come to life and tell the story of The Green Bird; 2-3 p.m.; $26, children $18; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.
Tuesday 11/12
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 11/13
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
Saturday 11/9
An Evening with Laurie Kilmartin: The comedian, writer and author will perform; 8-10 p.m.; $25 online; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; Bendcomedy.com or 541-633-7821.
Sunday 11/10
Comedy Open Mic Night: Every Sunday, hosted by Hopper, sign up at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; 7-10 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com.
Wednesday 11/13
Comedy Night: Comedians will perform, strong content expected, the show is dedicated to the work of providing entertainment that is free of racism, homophobia and transphobia; 7:30-9 p.m.; $5 online, $10 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
Books
Thursday 11/7
Everyday Folk — Over 175 Folk Embroidery Designs for the Home: Krista West, embroidery designer, will lead a tour of folk embroidery from the Mediterranean world and beyond, she’ll share her new book, “Everyday Folk: over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home”; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
“Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking”: Join Matt Wastradowski, author of “Moon Oregon Hiking” and “Moon Coastal Oregon,” to discuss the second edition of “Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking”; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $5 or book purchase; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.
Friday 11/8
Nonfiction Book Club: The group will be discussing “The Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II” by Candace Fleming; 9-11 a.m.; Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Suite #110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.
Monday 11/11
Book Club — “Healing the Heart of Democracy”: A five-session discussion group centered around Parker J. Palmer’s book, facilitated by Kirstin Anglea; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Sports & Outdoors
Thursday 11/7
Cycle in Germany and Austria: Plan a bicycle trip along the Danube River in Germany and Austria, no experience required; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.
Friday 11/8
Bachy Baddies Gear Swap: There will be gear sapping, raffle prizes, free Boneyard soda and excitement for winter; 4-6 p.m.; free; Title Nine, 812 NW Wall St., Bend; titlenine.com.
Saturday 11/9
Full-Day Softball Camp with MacDougall Training: A morning of skills and drills, followed by a scrimmage to showcase the skills everyone learned, grades 5-8, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $100 per day, $380 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.
Half-Day Softball Camp with MacDougal Training: A half day of skills and drills, and fun, grades 2-5, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 per day, $280 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.
Turkey Trot and Toddler Trot: Run or walk the 25th annual Turkey Trot fun-run scholarship fundraiser, a 5K run/walk at the Bend campus’s track, preceded by the 3rd annual Toddler Trot; 10:30 a.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.
Sunday 11/10
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.
NFL Brunch: Watch the game around the new firepit; 10 a.m.; Mill Works Pub, 330140 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1282018816111483.
Monday 11/11
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 11/13
Happy Hour with the Deschutes River Conservancy: Join the DRC crew and fellow river enthusiasts for drinks, conversation and a chance to talk about fishing, rivers and conservation; 4-6 p.m.; free; Confluence Fly Shop, 375 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite #100, Bend; lp.constantcontactpages.com or 541-678-5633.
Kids & Family
Thursday 11/7
Museum & Me: A quieter time after hours for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to explore the museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites; 4-6 p.m.; free with RSVP ticket; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.
Friday 11/8
Homeschool Day: The museum invites homeschool families and organizations to engage with our many educational resources, hands-on Discovery Class reservations will be available for three age ranges; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $12; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.
Saturday 11/9
Board Game Swap: Bring your gently used board games, no missing pieces, in the original box, and take home new-to-you board games; 9 a.m.-noon; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/events/580990904267971 or 541-617-7050.
Full-Day Softball Camp with MacDougall Training: A morning of skills and drills, followed by a scrimmage to showcase the skills everyone learned, grades 5-8, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $100 per day, $380 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.
Half-Day Softball Camp with MacDougal Training: A half day of skills and drills, and fun, grades 2-5, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, 1:10 coach to athlete ratio; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 per day, $280 for multi-day 4 pack; Caldera High School Varsity Field, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; macdougallbaseball.com.
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.
Sunday 11/10
Cars & 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 Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1641112053402866.
Tuesday 11/12
B.U.R.S.T. — Mindfulness Movement: Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress; 1-2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/events/1183639029389779/ or 541-617-7050.
Wintervention: A snow series giveaway, $100,000 in prizes including lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more; 6-8 p.m.; Three Creeks Brewing Company, 721 S. Desperado Court, Sisters; facebook.com/events/1075120233986649 or 541-549-1963.
Wednesday 11/13
Gently Used Puzzle Swap: Bring in gently used puzzle or puzzles to the store any time before Wednesday, get a voucher good for the number of puzzles, and come back to pick out your new-to-you puzzle or puzzles; 5:30-6 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Lectures & Classes
Thursday 11/7
Bend ET Expert Lab — Mentorship Unlocked: Jeff Kitchens, an experienced mentor and advocate for professional development, will discuss how to cultivate meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, offer insights on giving and receiving support; 5-7 p.m.; $35, $25 for members; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-389-0803.
Cycle in Germany and Austria: Plan a bicycle trip along the Danube River in Germany and Austria, no experience required; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.
Everyday Folk — Over 175 Folk Embroidery Designs for the Home: Krista West, embroidery designer, will lead a tour of folk embroidery from the Mediterranean world and beyond, she’ll share her new book, “Everyday Folk: over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home”; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.
Mindfulness-based meditation: Learn mindfulness-based meditation with experienced friends and leader in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, no experience is necessary, beginners are welcome; 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.
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.
Friday 11/8
Fundraiser Open House: Discuss strategies, best practices, legalities and dates available, hosted in partnership with YOUNI Movement; 11 a.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.
The History and Variety of Oregon Soils: Learn about soil and what makes Central and Eastern soils unique from Oregon State University’s James Cassidy; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.
Living Well with Chronic Pain: free six-week chronic pain self-management program, free lunch included; 1-3 p.m.; free; Council on Aging Senior Services Center, 1036 NE Fifth St., Bend; councilonaging.org or 541-678-5483.
Pint & Paint with Let’s Paint: Unwind with a fun and creative class led by Sarah, all the materials supplied and step-by-step guidance; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $60; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com.
Upgrade Your Resume: Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help; 1-2:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; facebook.com/events/1224508248655585 or 541-312-1070.
Saturday 11/9
Winter Clay Workshop with La Luce Studio: Learn how to make holiday votives, choose a house votive or a tree votive, or both, each person can make 2-3 votives, festive beverages and a sweet treat will be provided; 4-6:30 p.m.; $125; Tumalo Lavender, 19825 Connarn Road, Bend; tumalolavender.com or 541-383-2441.
Sunday 11/10
Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Make a dried flower wreath to sustainably decorate your home this fall; 3-5 p.m.; $65; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com.
Ikebana — the Traditional Art of Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging: Create Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries; 1-3 p.m.; 199; COCC Boyle Education Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 805-886-0542.
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.
Winter Clay Workshop with La Luce Studio: Learn how to make ornaments with imprinting, stamping and adding texture, each person can make 8-10 ornaments, festive beverages and a sweet treat will be provided; 1-3 p.m.; $90; Tumalo Lavender, 19825 Connarn Road, Bend; tumalolavender.com or 541-383-2441.
Monday 11/11
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.
Cycling Through Seasons of Change — Creative Writing Workshop: Embrace transitions through poetry, prose and creative writing, Krayna Castelbaum will lead the workshop; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.
Tuesday 11/12
B.U.R.S.T. — Mindfulness Movement: Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress; 1-2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/events/1183639029389779/ or 541-617-7050.
Chandler Lecture Series — “To What Remains”: There will be a Q&A after the documentary screening; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Bend Campus — Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; cocc.edu or 541-383-7700.
How Writing & Reading Poems Can Make All Your Writing Better: Join Irene Cooper in an exploration of how to read and write poems with an eye toward making all your writing sing; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.
United States of Misinformation: Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation; 3-4:30 p.m.; free; Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1080.
Wednesday 11/13
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.
Experience & Information Night: An evening to explore the PK-12 community, curriculum and programs, meet the team, ask questions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend; cascadesacademy.org or 541-382-0699.
Kara’s Kitchenware Cooking Classes: Classes cater to both beginners and experts, covering everything from fundamental skills to specialized techniques; 6 p.m.; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; facebook.com/events/8531936593524221 or 541-312-0131.
Livable Future Forum — Act Local: Learn how we can work together to create more equitable, climate-resilient and complete communities; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio.
The Northern Paiute Cycle of Life — Yesterday and Today: Northern Paiute storyteller Wilson Wewa will discuss the Northern Paiute presence in Central Oregon; 5-6 p.m.; free; Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; dpl.libnet.info.
United States of Misinformation: Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-617-7050.
Food & Drinks
Thursday 11/7
An Evening with Patricia Green Cellars: Taste through both whites and reds with a focus on historic AVA-specific pinot noir; 5:30-7 p.m.; $35 ($25 Wine Club members); Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Commerce & Coffee: Extend your professional network while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Bend Breakfast Burrito; 8-9:30 a.m.; $10 free to chamber members; Touchmark at Pilot Butte, 1125 NE Watt Way, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-8826.
Trivia Thursdays with QuizHead Games: Play with friends and family; 6-8 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Court, Bend; vrcvet.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 11/8
Bachy Baddies Gear Swap: There will be gear sapping, raffle prizes, free Boneyard soda and excitement for winter; 4-6 p.m.; free; Title Nine, 812 NW Wall St., Bend; titlenine.com.
Old St. Francis School’s 88th Birthday: The Garcia Birthday Band will perform, drink specials all day; 7-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.
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 11/9
COHO Central Oregon People’s Choice Tasting: Taste all the ProAm beers in a flight and pick your favorite; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; boneyardbeer.com.
COHO Central Oregon People’s Choice Tasting: Taste all the ProAm beers in a flight and pick your favorite; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com.
Fall Saturday Screenings — Fantastic Mr. Fox: Watch the movie on a projected screen with seasonal hot beverages and snacks available; 6 p.m.; free; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Court, Bend; vrcvet.com or 541-236-5426.
Old St. Francis School’s 88th Birthday: The Garcia Birthday Band will perform, drink specials all day; 7-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.
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 11/10
Cars & 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 Dr, Bend; facebook.com/events/1641112053402866.
NFL Brunch: Watch the game around the new firepit; 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.
Trivia Night with Quizhead Games: Play with friends and family; 5-7 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.
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 11/11
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.
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.
Trivia Night at Greg’s Grill: Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win prizes and giveaways; 6-8 p.m.; Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes, 21733 Rickard Road, Bend; facebook.com/events/1530200081709883.
Veterans Day: There will be drink specials all day; 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.
Tuesday 11/12
50+ Single Mingle & Speed Dating: Join fellow singles in a laid-back atmosphere where you can connect over craft beers and casual conversations; 6-8 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; bridge99brewery.com.
Bingo: Have fun, win $$ and help out a local nonprofit organization, cards $1-$5; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Bingo: Play with family and friends and support local Shop with a Cop; 6-8 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing, 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.
Head Games Trivia Night: Trivia every other Wednesday, prizes to winners; 6-8 p.m.; free; Crosscut — Warming Hut No. 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend; crosscutbeer.com.
Karaoke: Every Tuesday karaoke, sign up starts at 8 p.m. and goes until last call or last singer; 8 p.m.-midnight; free, please tip the DJ; M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; mj-tavern.com or 541-389-1410.
Locals’ Day: Every Tuesday enjoy $4 beer, seltzer and cider, plus $1 off wine; noon-9 p.m.; free; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 541-972-3835.
Trivia Tuesday: There will be prizes from food carts and local breweries, every Tuesday from November to end of April; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.
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.
Wildlife Trivia: Test your knowledge of local wildlife, outdoor recreation, conservation news and more, support Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital, win prizes and enjoy food and beverages; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-610-4969.
Wednesday 11/13
Bend ET Social: An beautiful evening with Bend Emerging Talent to mingle, connect and learn, hosted by Washington Trust Bank; 5-7 p.m.; $25, $15 chamber members, free for Passport holders; Washington Trust Bank, 1219 NE Third St., Suite 120, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-8826.
Bingo Night with Yonder Cider: Play with friends and family; 6-8 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.
Happy Hour with the Deschutes River Conservancy: Join the DRC crew and fellow river enthusiasts for drinks, conversation and a chance to talk about fishing, rivers and conservation; 4-6 p.m.; free; Confluence Fly Shop, 375 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite #100, Bend; lp.constantcontactpages.com or 541-678-5633.
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.