Arts
Friday 1/23
Date Night — Turn Wine Bottles into Drinking Glasses: Learn how to make glasses from your old wine bottles; 6-8 p.m.; $129, 20% discount for DIYcave Members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.
Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Dress up and enjoy “Barbie” (2023); 6-8 p.m.; free; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org.
Saturday 1/24
Paint and Sip at Austin Mercantile: A local artist as will lead you through an 11″x14″ painting while you sip your favorite beverage; 2-4 p.m.; $48; Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive #190, Bend; austinmerc.com.
Sunday 1/25
The Peking Acrobats: A beautiful acrobatic show celebrating Chinese culture; 7:30 p.m.; $39, plus $6 historic preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.
Monday 1/26
Stained Glass 101 — Butterflies: Create a medium-sized stained glass butterfly, perfect for beginners or anyone curious about learning stained glass; 6-8 p.m.; $219, 20% discount for DIYcave Members; DIYcave, 909 SE Armour Road, Bend; diycave.com.
Theater & Dance
Thursday 1/22
The Little Prince: Follow the Little Prince in the stage adaptation of the book; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 7-8:30 p.m.; $25, $15 for 18 and under; Ponderosa Playhouse, 211 NE Revere Ave., Suite 4, Bend; ponderosaplayers.com.
Sunday 1/25
Lindy Hop Social Dance and Lessons: Lindy Hop is a vintage swing dance turned contemporary global phenomenon ; 6-8:30 p.m.; $7; The Space, 63830 Clausen Rd Suite 201, Bend; thespacebend.com or 541-771-1551.
Tuesday 1/27
Bachata Dance Classes — Beginner Level: A relaxed beginner level bachata dance class at Foundation Health and Fitness; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; $15; Foundation Health and Fitness, 1105 SE Centennial St., Bend; latindancebend.com.
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 1/28
Argentine Tango Classes and Social Dancing: Beginner four-week progressive series with práctica; $5 práctica; classes are $45 for a bundle of four; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; facebook.com/tangoinbend or 901-550-5671.
Tango in Bend Beginners’ Series Classes: Beginners classes in Argentine Tango, no partner necessary, classes cover the basics including the tango walk, musicality and connection; 7:15-8:30 p.m.; $15; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; tangoinbend.com or 541-388-1908.
Comedy
Friday 1/23
Mark Normand: The stand-up comedian from New Orleans, based in New York City, will perform; 7-9 p.m.; $45; Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; bendcomedyfestival.com or 541-408-4329.
Saturday 1/24
Comedy Night at Bangers and Brews: Local comedian Anthony Poponi will perform; 8-9 p.m.; $20.80, 4 pack of tickets for $74.31; Bangers and Brews, 1288 SW Simpson Ave. #A, Bend; bangersandbrews.com or 541-389-2050.
Books
Monday 1/26
Writers in Community: A quiet place to write in the company of other writers; 10-11:30 a.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866
Tuesday 1/27
Nervous System Workbook Bookclub: Learn polyvagal theory and integrate in the pop-up village talk circle; 6:30-8 p.m.; $10 sliding scale available; The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division St., Bend; thepeoplesapothecary.net or 541-728-2368.
Wednesday 1/28
Author Event: David Guterson presents his new novel, Evelyn in Transit.; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866
Sports & Outdoors
Thursday 1/22
EcoNidra — Where Yoga Nidra Meets Nature Connection: A meditation-like practice that blends yoga nidra and forest bathing; 7-8 p.m.; $22; Namaspa Yoga Community, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; rootedpresence.com.
Hoodoo’s Thrifty Thursdays: Ski, board or tube for $35 at Hoodoo.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; $35; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Sisters; hoodoo.com or 541-822-3799
Pints & Politics: Join in Bend for a night of great conversation, community, and conservation action; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; envirocenter.org or 541-728-0703.
Friday 1/23
Boardhouse Game of Skate: Skate contest fundraiser for Boardhouse with live music; 5 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door, children under 12 years old are free; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.
Embodied Women’s Circle: Come as you are, soften your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive space for women; 6-8 p.m.; $25 with the option to tip; Hanai, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; doyogaoutside.as.me.
Friday Night Race Lights Presented By Ablis: A 5-week winter race series designed for skiers of all levels; 5-8 p.m.; view website for ticket pricing; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Hwy 20 Box 20, Sisters; hoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.
Hoodoo’s Friday Night Lights & Live Music: Follow Hoodoo on socials for weekly line up; 6-8 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Sisters; hoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.
Saturday 1/24
Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies provided; 6-8 p.m.; $10 children under 13 free; Bend Hoops, 1307 NE First St., Bend.
Ninja Night: Experienced staff will supervise and lead fun, team-building games, ninja warrior challenges, and timed races through an obstacle course; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $42 ; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespirityoganinjaplay.com or 541-241-3919.
Saturdays at Skyliner: Presentation by Steven Stenkamp about the history of the Skyliner Ski Club and Oregon’s Lost Ski Areas at Skyliner Lodge during the “open lodge” days this winter; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; free ; Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend; natureconnectco.org or 541-362-4324.
Tuesday 1/27
Brilliant Beavers — Cultivating Climate Resilience: Learn about the important role of beavers in helping wildlife adapt and ecosystems thrive in a changing climate; 7-8 p.m.; free ; Online, Bend; onda.org.
Hoodoo’s Snowballers Bingo: Every Tuesday to benefit Central Oregon Avalanche Center; 6-8 p.m.; free entry, $10 bingo cards; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; cruxfermentation.com or 541-385-3333.
When the Impossible Become Possible: Please join AdventurUs, SheJumps, and Between Evergreens, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series – “Empowering Women Through Adventure” at Embark Coworking Community.; 6-8 p.m.; Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; envirocenter.org.
Wednesday 1/28
Hoodoo’s Military Wednesdays: Military Wednesdays: 2-for-1 lift tickets to active duty and veteran military personnel and their dependents every Wednesday with a valid military ID; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Sisters; hoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.
Hoodoo’s Onesie Wednesdays: Onesie Wednesdays: Discounted lift tickets if you show up in a onesie; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Highway 20, Sisters; hoodoo.com or 541-822-3799.
Kids & Family
Thursday 1/22
Art for Pre-K: Designed for preschoolers ages 3–5 , includes hands-on art projects, games, poems, story time, sensory-based pretend play and fun.; 10 a.m.-noon; $45 – $300 sibling discounts; Wondery Art and Adventure School, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, #110, Bend; wonderyschool.com or 434-603-0301.
Open House at Seven Peaks School: Explore the International Baccalaureate program and see what makes learning at unique Seven Peaks; 5-7 p.m.; free ; Seven Peaks School, 19660 Mountaineer Way, Bend; sevenpeaksschoolorg.finalsite.com or 541-382-7755.
Friday 1/23
Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Dress up and enjoy “Barbie” (2023); 6-8 p.m.; free ; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info.
Saturday 1/24
Saturdays at Skyliner: Presentation by Steven Stenkamp about the history of the Skyliner Ski Club and Oregon’s Lost Ski Areas at Skyliner Lodge during the “open lodge” days this winter; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; free ; Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend; natureconnectco.org or 541-362-4324.
Ninja Night: Staff will supervise and lead fun, team-building games, ninja warrior challenges, and timed races through the obstacle course; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $42; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespirityoganinjaplay.com or 541-241-3919.
Sunday 1/25
Cars and Coffee at Old Mill: Cars & Coffee is a family friendly environment, stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy other fellow enthusiasts; 8-10 a.m.; Jimmy John’s, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend; carsandcoffeeevents.com.
Monday 1/26
Kids 3D Printing: This kids class will cover everything from how a 3D printer works to creating and printing out custom designs, ages 8-17 welcome; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $99, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.
Wednesday 1/28
Kids Sheet Metal Art: Learn how to use a torch to cut creative forms from sheet metal, hammer the artwork into shape and braze on a hook to display it, ages 10-17 welcome; 5-7 p.m.; $89, 20% discount for DIYcave Members; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283
Lectures & Classes
Thursday 1/22
iNaturalist ID Party: Join the High Desert chapter in ID’ing iNaturalist submissions that require identification; 4-6 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.
January 2026 Central Oregon PubTalk: A happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses; 4:30-7 p.m.; $48, $32 for members; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthybrewing.com or 541-639-4776.
Bend ET Social: Emerging Talent social event with Mayor Kebler speaking; 5-7 p.m.; $25, $15 for Bend chamber members; The Westman Hotel, 777 NW Wall Street, Bend; business.bendchamber.org or 541-323-0877.
Engage Deschutes — Politics Social Club: Get involved locally and meet others making positive change in Deschutes County; 6-8 p.m.; free; Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St., Suite #100, Bend; representdeschutes.com or 510-761-5230.
Friday 1/23
OSU-Cascades Tours for Community Groups: Explore campus history, academic programs, sustainability goals, public art and more; 10-11:30 a.m.; free ; OSU-Cascades Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-322-3100.
Horse Speak — Unlocking the Language of Horses: Explore horse behavior and communication using evidence-based insights from Being Herd and Horse Speak; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $40; Healing Reins, 65325 Cline Falls Rd, Bend; schoolofranch.net.
Saturday 1/24
Braided Rug Making Basics: Learn textile prep, five-strand braiding and simple rug design, leave with skills and printed instructions to finish at home; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $90; Sisters Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; schoolofranch.net.
Weaving the Wasco Way — Making Sally Bags: Learn Wasco flat-bottom weaving with Valerie Switzler, and enjoy a community potluck; noon-3 p.m.; $105; OSU Extension, 3800 SW, SE Airport Way Bldg. 4, Redmond; schoolofranch.net.
DIY Skincare: Make Goat Milk Lotion and Lip Balm: Make your own goat milk lotion and lip balm in this hands-on class, beginner-friendly; 1-3:30 p.m.; $110; The Hub, 291 E. Main Ave., Sisters; schoolofranch.net.
Sunday 1/25
Starting from Seed for Central Oregon Gardeners: Learn to start seeds indoors, in a greenhouse, or outside, and how to grow strong plants in Central Oregon’s climate; noon-3 p.m.; $50; Sisters Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St., Sisters; schoolofranch.net.
The Boston Tea Party and Creation of American Identity: Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity; 2-3 p.m.; free; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 NW 14th St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-388-3101.
Traditional Soap Making: Make eight bars ranging from gentle facial cleansers to fierce dish soaps; 4-7 p.m.; $135; Hardenbrook Hardwoods, 2122 SW Deerhound Ave. #7, Redmond; schoolofranch.org.
Practical Welding For Ranch and Farm: Learn the basics in three hands-on sessions with one-on-one instruction; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $435; Boondock Garage, 710 F Ave., Building D, Terrebonne; schoolofranch.org.
Monday 1/26
Red Cross Blood Drive: Donors are greeted, complete a quick health screening and give blood under the care of trained professionals; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; dpl.libnet.info or 541-312-1050.
Sewing Garments 101 — Make a Fleece Pullover 2 Day Class: Learn how to sew your own clothes in this two-day sewing series; 6-8 p.m.; $219, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 909 SE Armour Rd, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.
Tuesday 1/27
Volcanism in the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area — Washington Cascade Range: Explore several volcanoes that were active between 3.6 million years ago and 60 thousand years ago within the Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington state, between Mount Rainier and Mount Adams; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; cogeosoc.org or 541-639-4776.
Welding 101 — Structural Foundations: This two-week course will teach you the skills you need to design and make items with steel; 6-8 p.m.; $269, 20% discount for DIYcave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Bend; diycave.com or 503-896-9519.
Healing through the Savior — Addiction Recovery Class: Healing from addictions through Jesus Christ. We meet every Tuesday, all are welcome; 7-8 p.m.; free ; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1260 NE Thompson Drive, Bend; 541-330-7383.
Wednesday 1/28
Single Plank Wood Cutting Boards: Learn the skills and techniques to create a one-plank hardwood cutting board; 6-8:30 p.m.; $169, 20% discount for DIY Cave members; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.
Death Café: Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group, this event is intended for ages 16+, no late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10 p.m.; 6-7:30 p.m.; free ; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 NW 14th St., Bend; dpl.libnet.info
Food & Drinks
Happy Hour Daily: $7 and $8 glasses of wine, select craft beer and bar snacks, closed Mondays; 3-5 p.m.; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
Thursday 1/22
Trivia Thursdays with QuizHead Games: Trivia Thursdays at Ponch’s Place, play with friends and family; 6-8 p.m.; Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend; ponchsplace.com or 541-236-5426.
Friday 1/23
Coffee Clatter – Discover Chiropractic: Each week, a different local business hosts this event, offering a blend of business showcase paired with networking and relationship-building opportunities; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Discover Chiropractic, 1380 SW Canal Blvd., Unit #101, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-797-6224.
Bubble Bar Weekend at Viaggio Wine Merchant: Enjoy a glass or a flight and maybe a small plate or snack from the European-style menu; noon-9 p.m.; varies by purchase; Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend; viaggiowine.com or 541-299-5060.
FHC Crush Cancer Sponsors Mixer Party: Enjoy curated wines, light bites and the chance to connect and toast to another memorable year together; 6-9 p.m.; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.
Saturday 1/24
Paint and Sip at Austin Mercantile: A local artist will lead you through an 11″x14″ painting while you sip your favorite beverage; 2-4 p.m.; Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive #190, Bend; austinmerc.com.
Sunday 1/25
Trivia: Free to play and prizes to win, grab your team, grab a mimosa and join the fun; noon-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; riversplacebend.com.
Monday 1/26
Trivia Night: Free trivia hosted by Quiz Head Games every Monday, with prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; gregsgrill.com.
Tuesday 1/27
Redmond Chamber Lunch & Learn – Thencan Designs: This will be an educational, practical session geared toward small and local business owners; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; $15 for non-chamber members; Redmond Chamber of Commerce, 446 SW Seventh St., Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-923-5191.
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: Local Bend people come up with interesting and creative categories, no syndicated content; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; thelotbend.com or 541-668-1815.
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