Thursday 8/26

Tai Chi Class: This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Taught By Grandmaster Franklin; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; $15-$70 first class is free; TDS Dance Studio, 1601 Newport Ave, Bend; grandmasterfranklin.com or 541-797-9620.

Kanken Art with Megan Myers: The local artist will paint Kanken bags to the first eight customers to purchase a pack. Myers will also have prints and other pieces available for purchase outside the store; noon-3 p.m.; 830 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703-2715, United States, Bend; facebook.com

Write-On! Live — Fan Fiction: Explore fan fiction writing to keep your favorite stories alive; 4-5 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; host5.evanced.info or 541-617-7050.

Know Strings — Dan Luce, An Evening Behind the Strings: Master Puppeteer Daniel Luce shares the story of his artistic journey and demonstrates his extraordinary puppet creations. Opportunity for audience Q&A with the artist; 6-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-350-3537.

Building 101 — Navigating the Path to Custom: Learn about Adair Homes’ building process, and get started down the road to your dream home; 6:30-8 p.m.; free; Adair Homes — Central Oregon, 3853 SW 21st St., Suite 101, Redmond; adairhomes.com or 541-382-4068.

History Pub — Celebrating 100 Years of Drake and Shevlin Parks: Deschutes County Historical Society Board Member Mike Berry will present on the creation of the Bend parks and how residents planned for nurturing open community spaces; 7-8 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St Francis School — Father Luke’s Room, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; mcmenamins.com

Movies in the Park — ‘Zootopia’: The outdoor series will continue with a showing of the 2016 animated film; 8 p.m.; free; Kiwanis Park, 800 SE Centennial St., Bend; bendfilm.org

Friday 8/27

Friday Morning Creekside Yoga: Annie Wilson will lead an all-level yoga class along the creek with music from her vinyl collection playing. Drop-in or sign up in advance by DMing @yogawithannie on Instagram; 10-11 a.m.; $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

4th Friday: Visit the art galleries of Sisters for art, music, demonstrations and more; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters, 252 West Hood Avenue, Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

COMAG Metal Arts show: Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild’s Annual show; noon-8 p.m.; free; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend; facebook.com or 541-382-8436.

Flying Legends of Victory Tour: Tour the authentic B-17 “Sentimental Journey” leading up to and during the Airshow of the Cascades. Rides also available Friday through Sunday, must pre-book; 1-10 p.m.; $10 per person for ground tour, $425-$850 for ride ticket; Erickson Aircraft Collection, 2408 NW Berg Drive, Madras; azcaf.org

Airshow of the Cascades: The 20th anniversary of the airshow will include fireworks, a car show, live music and airplane and helicopter rides available; 2-11 p.m.; $20 adults per day, $32 two day pass, $6/10 youth 6-12; Airshow of the Cascades, 2028 NW Berg Drive, Madras; cascadeairshow.com

Finding Peace — Fire & Water: Fused glass artist, Mel Archer and award-winning watercolorist, Terri Dill-Simpson, will host a reception of their work with 50% of the sale proceeds to be donated to the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund; 3-7 p.m.; free; The Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery, Sisters Art Works Building, 204 W. Adams Avenue, Sisters; sistersfolkfestival.org or 541-549-4979.

Gravity Race Series: A series of six races will be held featuring men’s, women’s and youth divisions and a live DJ playing during each race, prizes awarded to top finishers of each division; 3:30-7 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 youths 16 and under; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Beer Wars: The brewery’s team will face off for bragging rights and titles for Best Session, IPA and wildcard beers with the audience judging the brews in a blind taste test. Also featuring a War of Wings where chefs will duke it out for the best wings also in a blind tasteoff; 5-9 p.m.; $10 includes custom snifter and five tasting tokens; 10 Barrel Brewing Co. — Westside, The, Bend; facebook.com or 541-241-7733.

Community Square Dance Party: Learn easy square dance moves; 6-7 p.m.; free; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend or 541-382-7014.

Movies in the Park — ‘Wonder Woman 1984’: The recent installment of the superhero franchise will be screened on the outdoor screen; 7-10 p.m.; free; Stryker Park, 453 NE Elm St., Prineville; visitprineville.org

Comedy at Silver Moon — Galyn Nash: The touring comedian/podcaster will perform. 21 and over; 8 p.m.; $15 in advance plus fees, $20 at the door; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Saturday 8/28

NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market: The weekly market features locally grown produce, wine, spirits, jam, honey, handmade items, local vendors, food trucks, live music and more; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and NW Crossing drives, Bend; nwxfarmersmarket.com

Sunriver Nature Center Bird Walk: Tom Lawler, expert birder and nature photographer, will lead small groups around Sunriver’s wetlands, meadows and forests to find a variety of birdlife that surrounds the Nature Center; 8:30-11:30 a.m.; $10 registration required; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; snco.org or 541-593-4394.

Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages yoga session will be held; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested donation; Deschutes Brewery, 399 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; facebook.com or 541-385-8606.

Flying Legends of Victory Tour: Tour the authentic B-17 “Sentimental Journey” leading up to and during the Airshow of the Cascades. Rides also available Friday through Sunday, must pre-book; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; $10 per person for ground tour, $425-$850 for ride ticket; Erickson Aircraft Collection, 2408 NW Berg Drive, Madras; azcaf.org

Airshow of the Cascades: The 20th anniversary of the airshow will include fireworks, a car show, live music and airplane and helicopter rides available; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $20 adults per day, $32 two day pass, $6/10 youth 6-12; Airshow of the Cascades, 2028 NW Berg Drive, Madras; cascadeairshow.com

CROP Farmers Market: The weekly market features regional and local produce, meat, honey, handmade items and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Stryker Park, NE Fourth and Court streets, Prineville; cropfarmersmarket.org

COMAG Metal Arts show: Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild’s Annual show; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend; facebook.com or 541-382-8436.

Downtown Bend Artisans Market: Local artisans and makers will set up weekly to sell their handmade items, art, jewelry and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Bend-La Pine Schools Administration Building Parking Lot, 520 NW Wall St., Bend; centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com or 541-383-6000.

Battle Buddies of Central Oregon Sixth Annual BBQ: The annual barbecue will benefit the nonprofit dedicated to providing veterans with canine companions will also include raffles, giveaways and shopping, candle making demonstrations and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Farmer’s Co-Op and Antique Mall, 106 SE Evergreen Ave., Suite A, Redmond; facebook.com

Reflection of History — An Architectural Tour: A guided tour through the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District where participants will learn about the architectural styles represented as well as the history of the area; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $5 registration required; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.

Redmond Pup Crawl: Stroll through a few of Redmond’s dog-friendly patios and learn about local animal organizations and meet their adoptable, complete a punch card and be entered for a prize. Visit Baldy’s BBQ, Initiative Brewing, Jersey Boys Pizzeria, Kobold Brewing, Westside Local and Wild Ride Brewing; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; throughout Redmond, various locations, Redmond; facebook.com

Kokedama Workshop: Learn to create Kokedama, an ornamental Japanese plant that makes a great centerpiece or window display; noon-1p.m.; $30 plus fees; Somewhere That’s Green, 1017 NE Second Street, Bend; bendticket.com

Soul of the City — A History of Drake Park: Celebrate the park’s centennial with a guided tour along the iconic Mirror Pond; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; $5 registration required; Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org

High Desert Rendezvous: The annual fundraiser will be held virtually and include live and silent auctions, raffle and more; 7-8 p.m.; sponsorships available, registration required; High Desert Museum, Virtual online; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.

Argentine Tango Milonga: A social evening of dancing held monthly; 7:30-10 p.m.; $7; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend

Comedy at Craft — Galyn Nash: The comedian/podcaster will perform. Featuring Dom Pierno and hosted by Katy Ipock, 18 and over; 8-10 p.m.; $15 plus fees in advance, $20 at the door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; bendticket.com

Sunday 8/29

Donation Based Outdoor Yoga: An all-levels, all-ages outdoor yoga class will be held. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and water; 9-9:45 a.m.; $10 suggested donation; LOGE Camps, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend; facebook.com or 541-382-4080.

Tea Ceremony — Intro to Chaozhou: Learn about the Chinese tea ceremony and the Western medical analysis of tea and the Chinese philosophy behind it. Limited capacity; 9 a.m.; $36 plus fees; Somewhere That’s Green, 1017 NE Second St., Bend; bendticket.com

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.

COMAG Metal Arts show: Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild’s Annual show; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend; facebook.com or 541-382-8436.

Sisters Farmers Market: The weekly market features fresh and local produce, honey, meat, bread, handmade items and more; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Fir Street Park, 150 N. Fir St., Sisters

Flying Legends of Victory Tour: Tour the authentic B-17 “Sentimental Journey” leading up to and during the Airshow of the Cascades. Rides also available Friday through Sunday, must pre-book; 2-6 p.m.; $10 per person for ground tour, $425-$850 for ride ticket; Erickson Aircraft Collection, 2408 NW Berg Drive, Madras; azcaf.org

MountainStar’s Birdies 4 Babies: The fundraiser for the organizations’ child abuse prevention efforts will feature a 9-hole alternate-shot golf scramble tournament of 8 person teams, online auction and more; 2-7:30 p.m.; $125 for the tournament, livestream is free; Broken Top Club & Virtually, 62000 Broken Top Drive, Bend; mtstar.org or 541-383-0868.

Sundays with the Yoga Lab: The grounding, all-levels outdoor yoga class will be taught by Yoga Lab owner Ulla Lundgren weekly; 4:30-6 p.m.; $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

Monday 8/30

Poetry Slam ‘Express Yourself’: An evening of poetry, expression and friendly competition. Local writers, readers and word-lovers can present poetry during the slam and potentially win prizes for their reading; 6-8 p.m.; register for a 5 minute slot; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-388-8331.

Monday Meditation with Cathleen: Guided meditation will be held Virtually on Zoom during COVID; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; The Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend

Monday Night at the Movies — ‘Grease’: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the projected showing of “Grease” on the huge blow-up screen. Movie starts at dusk; 7-10:30 p.m.; $8-$10 plus fees, children 3 and under free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Tuesday 8/31

Tai Chi Class: This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Taught By Grandmaster Franklin; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; $15-$70 first class is free; TDS Dance Studio, 1601 Newport Ave, Bend; grandmasterfranklin.com or 541-797-9620.

Wine on the Deck: A different Willamette Valley winery will be featured each week with an array of small plates created to compliment the wine; 2-6 p.m.; $55 reservations required; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

Know Strings — Creating a Rod-Marionette: Master Puppeteer Dan Luce guides participants to the creation of their very own “Rod-Marionette.” Participants work from a kit of prepared materials provided by the artist. Registration required; 6-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

Tuesday Night Bingo Night: The weekly bingo game will benefit the Redmond Senior Center; 6-8 p.m.; $5 plus fees; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; facebook.com

Wednesday 9/1

Bend Farmers Market: The weekly market features locally made and sourced foods and other goods including ice cream, spirits, coffee, hummus and more; 2-6 p.m.; free; Brooks Alley, NW Brooks Street, Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com

Wednesday Cookouts: Each week a different Northwest brewery will be featured along with a special barbecue menu from the lodge. First come, first served; 5-7 p.m.; 20; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; thesuttlelodge.com

Family Fun Float: Float along the Deschutes River in Sunriver then enjoy s’mores, games and music at the marina; 5 p.m.; $210 registration required; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; sunriverresort.com or 800-801-8765.