Events Calendar Jan. 11-17: International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024; Ball Pit Comedy; 11th Annual High Gravity Brewfest

Published 3:30 pm Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Arts

Friday 1/12

International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2024: An inclusive and far-reaching fly-fishing film event, consisting of short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all over; 7 p.m.; $20 plus $4 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio: Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 1-5 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 1/11

Elements — Soul in Motion Introduction: An introductory class into the roots and benefits of Soul Motion Conscious Dance; 6-7:30 p.m.; $20 Drop in, pay at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Preview Night — “Fiddler on the Roof”: An award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia, first come, first served, doors open at 7 p.m.; 7:30-10 p.m.; Free; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-0803.

Friday 1/12

“Fiddler on the Roof”: An award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia; 7:30 p.m.; $42, $39 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 1/13

Bend Community Contra Dance: The Ballybogs, a local Irish band, will perform while Ron Bell-Roemer and David Stewart will team up to do the calling; 6:45-9:30 p.m.; $10; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; bendcontra.org or 541-306-9563.

“Fiddler on the Roof”: An award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia; 7:30 p.m.; $42, $39 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-0803.

Sunday 1/14

“Fiddler on the Roof”: An award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia; 2 p.m.; $42, $39 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-0803.

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

Monday 1/15

Bend Ecstatic Dance: A group dance experience that has no choreographed moves and allows for freedom of movement to the sound of the music; 7:15-9:15 p.m.; $12 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

Wednesday 1/17

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.; $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; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Saturday 1/13

Ball Pit Comedy: Comedians will perform while the audience is welcome to throw ball pit balls at them; 8 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Monday 1/15

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Books

Monday 1/15

PSB Fiction Book Club: The group will discuss “Unlikely Animals,” by Annie Hartnett; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 1/16

Barber Library Discussion Group: Discuss “Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration,” by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free, contact Cat Finney at cfinney@cocc.eduBend to register; cocc.edu.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 1/11

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

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: Oregon Wild staff will teach about how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon, covers everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails; 6-7 p.m.; free; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; oregonwild.org or 541-728-0703.

Thrifty Thursdays: $33 lift tickets every Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $33; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Friday 1/12

Friday Night Lights: Ski under the lights until 9 p.m. and enjoy live music; 4-9 p.m.; $38; Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com or 541-815-0574.

Saturday 1/13

Prenatal Yoga Classes: All levels and stages of pregnancy are welcome; 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.

Snowshoe Tours: Learn about winter ecology at Mt. Bachelor and the geology of Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest watershed and the plants and animals found throughout the area while out on the snow; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; free, register online; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Sunday 1/14

Snowshoe Tours: Learn about winter ecology at Mt. Bachelor and the geology of Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest watershed and the plants and animals found throughout the area while out on the snow; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; free, register online; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Monday 1/15

Total Core Yoga Classes: This series focuses on developing the whole network of muscles throughout your trunk; moms three months postpartum are welcome to attend; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 1/16

Hoodoo’s Wintervention: The ski resort will give away $100K in prizes including lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more; 6-8 p.m.; free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; skihoodoo.com or 541-323-1881.

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

Yoga Wall Classes: The Yoga Wall improves alignment, takes you deeper into poses and elongates the spine; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 1/17

Yoga Mama Classes: Reduce common “mom” tensions, especially in the low back, neck and shoulders; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $125; Yoga Mama Classes, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Kids & Family

Thursday 1/11

Fort Building Playgroup: Loose agenda includes a stretch, fort building, some pretend play and possibly dance, ideal for ages 3-5 but open to others; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; $10; Brooks Room — Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; adventuresinyogapants.com or 541-617-7050.

Mini-Ninja Camp: Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching and interactive story time, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $165; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Saturday 1/13

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.; $35; 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.

Wednesday 1/17

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Circuits include climbing, parkour, gymnastics and functional fitness movements, 6-week series, ages 6-10, drop-off; 1:30-4 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 1/11

Life is Short — Live Your Legacy Now: Explore spiritual/philosophical traditions, engage in reflective exercises, and share ways to intentionally navigate, evening sessions 7-9 p.m. as well; 9-11 a.m.; partial trade and scholarships are available; Private residence, provided with sign up, Bend; invitinggrowth.org.

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, including a reflection, two 20-minute sits, a brief exercise period and a discussion period, no experience is necessary, padded chairs are available; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations accepted; Grace First Lutheran church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; gracefirstlutheran.org or 802-299-0722.

Friday 1/12

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

Saturday 1/13

Mentor a Child with an Incarcerated Parent: Training covers program policies, Q&A from a current volunteer, the impact incarceration has on kids and families, and mentoring skills; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free, registration required; Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend; facebook.com/Deschutes.COPY or 541-388-6570.

Monday 1/15

Metaphysics 3: Explore how to gain dominion over our thoughts and feelings; 4-5:30 p.m.; $75, Zoom link provided upon registration; Unity Community of Central Oregon, Bend; cylviahayes.net or 541-280-5040.

Tuesday 1/16

Cascades Academy Experience Night: Teachers will lead activities that reflect Lower, Middle and Upper School curricula; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend; cascadesacademy.org or 541-382-0699.

Paint Night: Learn to paint the Cascade Mountains and sip and snack; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $49, materials provided; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Science Pub — The Roller Coaster of Hemp in Oregon: Learn about OSU’s agronomist Gordon Jones experience in the Rogue Valley, the epicenter of Oregon’s hemp industry; 5:30-7:15 p.m.; $22, includes food, free parking and presentation; OSU-Cascades Campus, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-322-3100.

Wednesday 1/17

Crossing the Cols — Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail: Art Pope and Leslie Kent will present on their adventure on Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail, between 2009 and 2020 it is estimated less than 100 people completed the entire route; 4-5:30 p.m.; free, $10 donation to support the Wilderness Defense Fund; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; greatoldbroads.org or 541-385-6908.

Addressing Sex Trafficking in Our Community: Learn indicators, myths and how to respond, presented by the Anti-Trafficking Project; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Conscious Relationships & Authentic Relating: Put the principles of conscious relationship and authentic relating into practice with exercises to build relational muscles and give you confidence in using them in the real world; 7-9 p.m.; $20; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; rocketshiplifecoaching.com.

Intro to 3D Printing: Learn how 3D printers work and how to use them; 7-9:30 p.m.; $139; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Food & Drink

Thursday 1/11

Monkless to the Mountain: $1 off first draft beer or flight by showing mountain pass, every day through February; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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 1/12

Firkin Friday: Brewers create experimental cask ales exclusively for The Brasserie, usually sells out in one day; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

Karaoke Night: Sing with friends and family every Friday; 8-11 p.m.; free; Big E’s Sports Bar & Grill, Square Loop, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend; bigessportsbarandgrill.com or 541-389-5625.

Saturday 1/13

11th Annual High Gravity Brewfest: Taste 24 unique ales, plus a couple of ciders; 1-8 p.m.; $28 online, $30 at door; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Sunday 1/14

Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo: The weekly bingo game will be held on the brewery’s patio; 10 a.m.; price of cards vary depending on the game; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., 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 with Quizhead Games: Play trivia with friends, family and others; 6-7 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Monday 1/15

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.

Tuesday 1/16

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: There will be wines of Northern Italy, featuring wines from the Veneto, Friuli, Piedmont and Val d’Aosta, with Tim Rippa, certified sommelier; 5:30-7 p.m.; $66; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 1/17

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

Trivia Night: Harry Potter movie-themed trivia night; 6 p.m.; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles or 541-797-6760.

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