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Arts

Thursday 11/16

Amelia Díaz Ettinger presents “Self-Dissection”: A poetry open mic followed by a reading from featured poet; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Spoken Word Open Mic: All forms welcome, come share a story or poem; 6-8 p.m.; free; The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; thecommonsbend.com or 541-323-3955.

Friday 11/17

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

Saturday 11/18

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

Poetry Jam: Open mic evening of poetry and spoken word, bring your own poems or those you like to recite or just come and observe; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, love offering appreciated; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.org or 541-388-1569.

Sunday 11/19

Christi Zorrilla Soto — Artist Talk: Talk designed for art enthusiasts and their families to learn more about the meaning of art installations; 1-3 p.m.; free; Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse2023.eventive.org or 541-640-2186.

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

Monday 11/20

Writers Writing — Quiet Writing Time: Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050. 

Theater & Dance

Thursday 11/16

Beginning Square Dance Lessons: Dancing is done to a variety of music from pop to country to novelty; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 cash or check, includes all 20 classes; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; centraloregoncouncil.org or 541-382-7014.

“Outside Mullingar,” by John Patrick Shanley: A comedic, romantic Irish play about love, loss and land; 7:30 p.m.; $25; Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-382-1672.

Third Thursdays Group Class and Social Dance: Monthly topic changes; 6-7:45 p.m.; $20; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; dancewithtravis.com or 541-388-1133.

Friday 11/17

Dance Night: There will be DJs and dancers; 9 p.m.; $5 plus fees; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

“Outside Mullingar,” by John Patrick Shanley: A comedic, romantic Irish play about love, loss and land; 7:30 p.m.; $25; Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-382-1672.

Saturday 11/18

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet: The Christmas classic will be performed, first show sold out; 5 p.m.; $30 plus $4 Historic Preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

“Outside Mullingar,” by John Patrick Shanley: A comedic, romantic Irish play about love, loss and land; 2 p.m.; $25; Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-382-1672.

Sunday 11/19

“Outside Mullingar,” by John Patrick Shanley: A comedic, romantic Irish play about love, loss and land; 7:30 p.m.; $25; Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend; bendticket.com or 541-382-1672.

Soulful Sundays Community 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 11/20

Beginning Square Dance Lessons: Dancing is done to a variety of music from pop to country to novelty; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 cash or check, includes all 20 classes; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; centraloregoncouncil.org or 541-382-7014.

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-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

Wednesday 11/22

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

Comedy

Thursday 11/16

Andy Woodhull: The comedian will perform; 7-11 p.m.; $32.50; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com/calendar or 541-323-1881.

Friday 11/17

Crackin Up Comedy: Headliner Brent Lowrey of Portland will perform; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com.

Gilbert Brown: The comedian will perform; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College Madras Campus, 1170 E. Ashwood Road, Madras; cocc.edu or 541-550-4100.

So You Think You Got Jokes — Comedy Competition Season Finale: Comedians will perform and compete in a joke-off; 8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; General Duffy’s Annex, 413 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com or 541-699-1282.

Under the Moon Comedy: Comedians will perform on a variety of topics; 8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 706-270-4213.

Saturday 11/18

Improv Showcase 500: Watch live comedy improvisation and bring donation items to support the Shepherd’s House Women and Children’s Center; 7-9 p.m.; $15; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Locals Comedy Showcase: Local comedians will perform; 8 p.m.; $10 plus fees; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Books 

Thursday 11/16

Amelia Díaz Ettinger presents “Self-Dissection”: A poetry open mic followed by a reading from featured poet; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Saturday 11/18

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

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 11/16

Queer Climb Night: 50% off day passes, hosted by OUT in the Wild; 6 p.m.; $10, first time free; The Circuit Bouldering Gym, 63051 NE Corporate Pl., Bend; thecircuitgym.com or 541-797-66776.

Friday 11/17

A Long Walk to a Little Library in Nepal with OLLI-UO: Bend resident Larry Weinberg leads a transformative expedition among the soaring peaks of the Himalayas; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123.

Winter Season Kickoff Party: There will be music, free swag, Mt. Bachelor leadership in attendance and beer deals for season passholders; 5-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-385-8606.

Saturday 11/18

Ski Wax & A Beer: There will be waxing, beers, local vendors, food and more; noon-4 p.m.; free, $18 for wax and a beer; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com or 541-525-5532.

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free, donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123.

Ninja Night: Staff will supervise and lead team-building games, Ninja Warrior challenges, and thrilling timed races through our amazing 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.

Sunday 11/19

Family Skate: Skate with the family every Sunday; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; $6, fee includes skates; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7588.

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free, donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123.

Monday 11/20

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free, donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123.

Intentional Hiking: Learn how you can collect data for scientific research on your next hike; 4-5:30 p.m.; free; virtual event; intentionalhiking.com.

Tuesday 11/21

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free, donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123.

Wednesday 11/22

Ice Skating Opening Day and Food Drive: Ice Skating opening week and food drive; noon-9 p.m.; free, donation event; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend; SeventhMountainRiverCo.com or 541-693-9123. 

Women’s Bouldering Night: Climb with other women every Wednesday; 6-8 p.m.; The Circuit Bouldering Gym, 63051 NE Corporate Place, Bend; thecircuitgym.com or 541-797-6676.

Kids & Family

Thursday 11/16

Family Yoga Classes: Practice yoga together and learn ways to bring mindfulness, calm and peacefulness into daily routines, all levels welcome; 4:15-5:15 p.m.; $135; free; Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tween Yoga Classes: Connect with other like-minded yogis while learning flow sequences, strengthening and balancing yoga poses, as well as stress-reducing mindfulness techniques; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $135; free; Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Friday 11/17

Kids’ Business Holiday Market: Kids in the community who make and sell their own products and services; 2:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library-Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 11/18

Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Build-your-own fire truck toy with all the steps, tools and materials available to celebrate Fire Safety Month; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Lowe’s Home Improvement, 20501 Cooley Road, Bend; lowes.com or 541-693-2560.

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.

Monday 11/20

Baby Ninja Classes: Classes include exploration through soft-obstacle Ninja Warrior courses to develop coordination and balance skills, plus yoga, songs, parachute play and bubbles; 9:30-10:15 a.m.; $125; free; Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 11/16

Community Health Education with St. Charles Health: A series of community health classes focused on improving your knowledge of health and wellness-related topics; noon-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Park & Recreation District, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-549-2091.

Flight Attendants — Revolutionizing a Workplace: Learn how the profession changed the aviation workplace; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, it will include a reflection, two 20-minute sitting meditations, a brief walking meditation and an opportunity to share about the practice; 6:30-8 p.m.; free; donations are accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 802-299-0722.

Friday 11/17

A Long Walk to a Little Library in Nepal with OLLI-UO: Bend resident Larry Weinberg will lead a transformative expedition among the soaring peaks of the Himalayas; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 11/18

Fall Thriving with Diabetes Education Series: An event on diabetes will be held; 9-11 a.m.; $0-$250, covered by most insurance; Synergy Health & Wellness, 244 NE Franklin Ave., Suite 5, Bend; synergyhealthbend.com or 541-419-4019.

NAMI Family Support Group: A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Monday 11/20

Know Revolutions — Russian Revolution Roots: Explore the ideal and the real behind the October 1917 Revolution in Russia; 1-2 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

NAMI Connections Peer Support Group: Peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 7-9 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom, Bend; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Wednesday 11/22

Conscious Relationships & Authentic Relating: Build your 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.

Teen Grief Groups: This safe space allows them to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death, anxiety depression and isolation; 6-7:30 p.m.; $50; The Cottage, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; livingundone.org or 541-223-9955.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 11/16

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 11/17

Champagne Campaign Tasting: Taste four sparkling wines; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; $25 members buy one tasting get one free; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

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/events/310736631812017 or 541-797-6760.

Late Night Sip & Shop: Grab your favorite beverage and browse the shop after hours with 10% off all book sales and local makers selling their goods; 7-9 p.m.; free; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; dudleysbookshopcafe.com or 541-749-2010.

Tough Love 2023 Release: Try the brewery’s new beer; 4-8 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; facebook.com/cruxfermentationproject or 541-385-3333. 

Winter Season Kickoff Party: There will be music, free swag, Mt. Bachelor leadership in attendance and beer deals for season passholders; 5-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend; mtbachelor.com or 541-385-8606.

Saturday 11/18

Bend Boarding Babes Calendar Release Party: There will be live music and local vendors, calendar sales support Saving Grace; 6 p.m.; free, calendar is $27.50; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bend-boarding-babes.square.site.

Sunday 11/19

Brunch Trivia: Gather your team and join for a friendly competition of the mind; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.

Compassionate Thanksgiving Feast 2023: A vegan (plant-based) harvest dinner with Chef Richard Hull, Barbara Troyer and team; 6-9 p.m.; Adult: $90, Child 6-11: $48, children 5 and under are free; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; abrokenangel.com or 541-385-3908.

Happy 38th Birthday, Terminator: The Terminator Stout was first brewed in 1985; 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com or 541-382-5174.

Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo: The weekly bingo game will be held on the brewery’s patio; 10 a.m.; price of cards varies 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 Night with Quizhead Games: Play trivia with friends, family and others; 6-7 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Monday 11/20

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. 

Board Game Night: Feel free to bring your own board game; 6 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; facebook.com/cruxfermentationproject/events or 541-385-3333.

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.

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

Tuesday 11/21

Trivia Night: Test your knowledge, presented by AVID Cider Co.; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Immersion Brewery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; facebook.com/AVIDCider or 541-633-7821.

Wednesday 11/22

Drinksgiving: $1 off draft beers; 3-5 p.m.; free; Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend; facebook.com/MonklessBelgianAles/events or 541-797-6760. 

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media 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.