Calendar

11 Wednesday

Bledsoe Family Winery Wine + Music:

Evan Mullins Join the winery for a glass of Walla Walla’s finest and enjoy the sounds of Evan Mullins. His solo piano draws from a range of styles. 4-6pm. Free. Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Useless Knowledge Bowl is back and better than ever. All the fun you remember has returned and UKB hopes you will, too! More TV coverage, locals specials, prizes to win! 25 SW Century Dr. Bend. Free.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Sign-up 7:30. Starts at 8. Free to watch. Free to perform. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight. M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. (21 and over) 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Ninjas With Syringes Ninjas With Syringes is a four-piece Portland punk rock band founded by vocalist singy-songy guy Matt Danger. Ninjas play fast and languid anthems of glory, regret, misery, and resolve to bring it to a boil. 6-9pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

Mic w/ Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free. Pour House Grill Ultimate Trivia Night with Clif With new questions every week written by the host Clif, and interesting gameplay including wager style Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy questions, Pour House Trivia Night will have you on the edge of your seat! 6-8pm. Free. Private Home Fireside Songwriters Circle The emphasis of the Songwriting Circle is on breaking through to your next level of artistry and confidence in bringing your original music to life. Second Wednesday of every month, 7:158:30pm. $20.

Southern Accent Po Boys & Fried

Chicken The Nineteenth Hour Speed Dating Welcome to The Nineteenth Hour Speed Dating event!! Included in your ticket price are 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine (please purchase appropriate ticket for your beverage of choice). Dress to Impress. 7-8:45pm. $15-$17. Worthy Brewing Live Music Wednesdays Enjoy free live music every Wednesday at Worthy Brewing’s Eastside Pub! 6-8pm. Free.

12 Thursday

Bend Cider Co. New- Open Mic Night (All Ages) Come be a part of this brand new open mic night- The Butterfly Garden Series! A great listening venue. Sip cider and enjoy Central Oregon musicians performing in the butterfly garden. 6-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at Bridge 99 Join UKB Trivia and win Bridge 99 gift cards! Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night

Craft brings a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand-crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. Sign up 6:30. Starts at 7pm. Free to play. 6:308pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

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High Desert Music Hall Helga

& Leftslide Join High Desert Music Hall for a night of talent mixed with rock ‘n’ roll, bringing music with heavy handed tones, sophisticated rhythms and the jam you’re looking for. 7pm. $10. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight. Midtown Ballroom The Mountain Goats The Mountain Goats are an American band formed in Claremont, California, by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. 8-11pm. $38.50. Northside Bar & Grill Call Down Thunder

- Grateful Dead Tribute Playing two hours of the Grateful Dead, Call Down Thunder is bringing the party to Northside Bar & Grill. Get ready to boogie! 7-9pm. Free. Porter Brewing Co. Live Music with The Ballybogs! Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists who play the best Irish Trad Music in Central Oregon! 6-8pm. Free. River’s Place Olivia Harms Olivia is back after many months in Nashville and on tour across the country! Bend’s newest brewery, Van Henion, will join the fun to get y’all pumped for Brew Fest. 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Silver Moon

Brewing presents The Officially Unofficial Bend Brewfest Pre-Funk with Precious Byrd! Grab your friends, family and that random neighbor you just met and rub elbows with several head brewers from all across the Pacific NW for the 1st Officially Unofficial Bend Brewfest Pre-Funk featuring Precious Byrd! Admission is Free with purchase of Bend Brewfest ticket (must show ticket at door). 5-11pm. $10.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Haley Heynderickx Fireside Show At The Suttle Lodge Indie folk singer/songwriter Haley Heynderickx draws from a wide array of influences, citing her religious Philipino-American upbringing, the folk music of the 1960s and ‘70s, jazz radio and the idiosyncratic acoustic guitar styles of Leo Kottke and John Fahey. 5:30-8pm. $45. Tower Theatre - Bend Henry Roll-

ins: Good To See You 2022 On the Good To See You 2022 tour Henry will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months. 8pm. $38.50-$49.50. Volcanic Theatre Pub Kyle Kinane

(two shows) at Volcanic Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. 7-9pm. $30-$35.

13 Friday

Worthy Burgers & Brews Rudolf Korv and

the Northwest Feels - Live at Worthy Burgers and Brews For Eugene-based Americana duo, it’s about honoring the journey, while never losing sight of where they’ve been. 5-7pm. The Yard at Bunk + Brew Backyard Music

w/ Beverly Anderson Beverly Anderson - the one woman looping machine - is back at Bunk+Brew! Her voice embodies modern soul and her inspiring stories attract soul-seekers and go-getters alike. 7-9pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Comedy at Craft: Ed Hill Originally from Taiwan, Ed is an award-winning comic who moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, thinking he was on vacation at his father’s discretion. 8-10pm. $15. Domino Room ill.gates with special guest Ahee As one of the forefathers of modern Bass music, Vancouver-based producer ill.gates earned a distinction as both innovator and inspiration for passionate music enthusiasts around the globe. 8-11:45pm. $25. General Duffy’s Waterhole Redmond's

Comedy Festival Over 25+ comedians are coming in for one weekend to Redmond! Laugh the weekend away. $45. High Desert Music Hall Company Grand

With Moose Almighty Come join High Desert Music Hall for a night of soul touchin’, funky fresh love makin’ music! With special guest; indie rock, jam band, Moose Almighty. 8pm. $10. Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Freaky

Friday The 13th Rock Show Come get freaky on Friday, May 13th for a live music showcase featuring local DJ PCH!, who will be rolling out all your favorite early 2000s jams followed up with rocking local bands, The Nicoles and The Rum Peppers. 8pm-Midnight. $13. Volcanic Theater Pub The Cult

of Tuck Presents: When We Were Tucked Hey Central Oregon, your favorite drag cult is back and angstier than ever! So get out of my room mom because The Cult of Tuck is bringing you “When We Were Tucked,” an all pop/punk and emo drag show inspired by the When We Were Young music festival. 8-11pm. $20.

14 Saturday

Bend Cider Co. Kevin Conness Often playing solo or with minimal accompaniment, Kevin offers an intimate, no frills detour into some of the best of American roots music. 4-6pm. Free. The Yard at Bunk + Brew Moose Almighty

At Bunk+Brew Moose Almighty is an indie rock jam band from Seattle. Its modern approach to a retro sound blends seventies hard rock with swampy funk, blues, synth freakouts and dynamic improvisation. 6-9pm.

The Commons Cafe & Tap-

room The Whippoorwill Presents Joel Chadd Joel Chadd writes and plays songs that are brutally honest and open-hearted. His themes are universal, but the songs feel as if they were written just for you. 7-9:30pm. $15. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy

at Craft: Showcase Strong Content Expected. Ipockolyptic Productions is commited to providing entertainment that is free from racism, homophobia and transphobia. 8-10pm. $15. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Crosscut’s 2

Year Anniversary Party w/ One Mad Man Crosscut is turning 2! The tap-house opened during a pandemic and has made it this far - thanks to you! $1 off draft (all day), s’mores for the kiddos and One Mad Man bringing the tunes from 6-9pm. Noon-9pm. Free. Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Victory Swig Rock,

reggae, blues and jam. 8-10pm. River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions COCC Big Band Jazz. This is going to be big! Like 18 piece big. So, bring your dancing shoes and get ready to swing. 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewery 80’S NIGHT This time Silver Moon Brewery doubles up the DJ action! DJ Mystic and DJ Cruz come in and change the whole vibe for the ‘80s themed party! Videos projected on the theater HD screen and '80s vibes all around! 9pm-Midnight. $5. Tower Theatre She Stands Up She Stands Up is an all women’s stand-up comedy show featuring local and traveling talent and benefiting several Central Oregon based nonprofit organizations. Comedic All-Stars Chelsea Woodmansee, Shanan Kelley, and Kourtni Perez are joined by a lineup of funny and musical friends for a night of laughter, joyful entertainment, and community growth. 7:30pm. $12-$55. Worthy Brewing Rudolf Korv and the Northwest Feels Live at Worthy Brewing For Eugene-based Americana duo, it’s about honoring the journey, while never losing sight of where they’ve been. It’s about listening to the small voice that guides us along the way, whether it comes from somewhere deep inside, or someplace high above. Come join us for an evening of live music. 6-8pm.

15 Sunday

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall Open

Hub Singing All voices are wanted and welcome. Songs are taught by ear and quickly a group of strangers discovers they can make beautiful, meaningful sound together. Participants leave feeling refreshed, alive and connected. 1-2:30pm. 1st time/Free $8-20/Membership. Flights Wine Bar Trivia at Flights Wine Bar Join Flights Wine Bar Sundays for trivia with King Trivia! Get a group together and come get nerdy! Awesome prizes and as always, delicious food and drinks! 4-6pm. Free. General Duffy’s Waterhole Redmond's

Comedy Festival Family Friendly Showcase Comedy for the whole family! (PG) many have specials on Dry Bar Collective.10 years or younger get in for free. 2-3pm. $20-$45. General Duffy’s Waterhole Redmond's

Comedy Festivals Locals Show Case Redmond's Comedy Festival’s Local showcase has over 11 local comedians that are performing! 5-6:30pm. $20-$45. General Duffy’s Waterhole Redmond's

Comedy Festivals Live Podcast Recording The festival is recording The Jake Silberman Show podcast May 15. With his special guest Raymond Montoya and big named headliner Eliot Chang! 5:30-6:30pm. $20-$45. General Duffy’s Waterhole Redmond's

Comedy Festivals Big Show Case Redmonds Comedy Festivals Big Show Case has the festival’s main headliner Eliot Chang coming to Redmond. He has two Comedy Central specials and one with Showtime TV! 8-10pm. $20-$45. Hub City Bar & Grill Big Band Open Jam All welcome to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on Gordy’s sign-up sheet. 5-8pm. Free. River’s Place Trivia Sunday at River’s Place @ 12 Noon Live UKB Trivia Win gift card prizes for top teams! It’s free to play, Indoor and outdoor seating available. Mimosas, brews, ciders & more! Noon-2pm. Free. River’s Place One Mad Man Spencer Snyder loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. 5-7pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic Night at

the Moon Have you been honing in your musical, poetic or storytelling skills over the pandemic and need a stage to test them out on? The Silver Moon’s open mic is back now on Sunday nights inside the taproom. Sign-up starts at 4pm. Hosted by professional musicians. 5-8pm. Free.

16 Monday

The Astro Lounge Open Mic Mondays Amazing top notch talent, jaw dropping! All musicians and comedians are welcome from first-timers to pros. Free. Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia

Now playing Mondays (Thursdays too!) at 6 it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! 6-8pm. Free. The Domino Room Municipal Waste Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2001. To date, the band has released six studio albums, three EPs and four splits. Now on tour with Pig Destroyer, Dwarves & more. 8-11pm. $25. Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night Enjoy live musicians, great wine and small bites. 6-9pm. Free. On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewery Comedy Open Mic

Free to watch. Free to perform. Sign-up 6:30. Starts at 7. Hosted by Jessica Taylor and Katy Ipock. 7-9pm. Free.

17 Tuesday

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

Storytellers Open-Mic StoryTellers open-mic nights are full of music, laughs, and community. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe and spots go quick. Poetry, Comedy, and Spoken Word welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. 6pm. Free. Initiative Brewing Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. Join in to win top team prizes! It’s free to play. Bring your team this week! Free.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

DANCE

Adult Ballet Come learn or rediscover the art of ballet on Thursday nights! Adult Ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers. All levels of previous experience are welcome, but no previous experience is required. Enroll today at abcbend.com Thu, 7:30-8:30pm. Through June 16. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382 4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71/month.

Argentine Tango Class and Práctica

Weekly Wed Práctica at the Sons of Norway. Come to practice, come to dance, come to enjoy the evening! Mostly traditional Argentine tangos; DJ and music varies weekly. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $5-$10. Born to Dance: Three-Year-Olds This

class uses the Leap’NLearn ® program to follow natural childhood development. Mon, 5:055:35pm. Through June 20. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $48. Discover Ballet A great introduction to the world of dance for children 8 to 11 years looking to get a start in ballet! No previous experience needed for this class! Fri, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.

Fantasy Ballet: An Imaginative Ballet

Class for 5-Year-Olds! This fanta-

sy-themed ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline. Sat, 11-11:45am. Through June 18. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $61. Silver Swans Ballet Silver Swans is an open-level class for all adults 35+. Muscles get a thorough warm-up to build strength and flexibility using ballet form and technique. $71 monthly/$21 drop-in. Fri, 8:45-9:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Dance@abcbend.com.

Twinkle Toes Tap: 5-7-Year-Olds This

beginning tap class will have your child tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap. Tue, 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 21. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend. com. $61.

West Coast Swing Beginning Plus

Class More cool patterns and smooth, luscious technique to keep you dancing. Class is a 4-week series - register in advance w/ Victoria. $40/ month. Great for all levels but must know the basics. Dance drop-in! $5 (free w class) Bring your sassy self & join the fun! Wed, 7-8pm. Through May 25. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@ yahoo.com. $40.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Alternative Firing - Pit Fired Pots

Geared for all throwing levels, this class focuses on throwing and firing pots for a pit fire. Week one participants will throw pots, week two they will trim and embellish and week three pots will be prepared for a pit fire and fire. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. Through May 31. Tumalo School of Pottery & Craft, 65093 Smokey Butte Dr., Bend. Contact: 321-432-8009. potterybyyvonne@gmail. com. $165.

Courtesy Volcanic Theatre Pub

Kyle Kinane has been embedded in the comedy scene for over a decade. With a number of performances on Comedy Central, numerous popular podcast appearances and highly regarded specials, Kinane packs a lot of experience and talent into all of his shows. He will be at Volcanic Theatre Pub for two shows Thu, May 12 at 7:30pm and 9pm. Art Market and Pop Up Sale Support local

artists this Saturday in the Yard’s beer garden, as some cool people of Bend sell everything from art, photography, fashion, crafts and jewelry. May 14, 1-7pm. The Yard at Bunk + Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend. Contact: events@bunkandbrew.com. Free. Call to Artists Call to artists - Award-winning gallery seeks 2D artist. Stop by to pick up an application at Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., corner of Bond St. Thu, 10:30am-6pm. Through May 26. Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-306-3176. info@ redchairgallerybend. Free.

Everything Lidded - Throwing Lidded

Forms on the Wheel This class focuses on all lidded forms, from covered storage jars, fermenting jars to teapots. Week one participants will throw all pieces of the lidded forms, week two they will trim and work on surface design and in week three they will glaze the pieces. No class 5/30. Mondays, 10am-1pm. Through June 6. Tumalo School of Pottery & Craft, 65093 Smokey Butte Dr., Bend. Contact: 3214328009. yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com. $165. Second Saturday at the Gallery Enjoy

free food and libations at the Artists Gallery Sunriver Village the 2nd Saturday of each month. Work of 30 local artists is on display and here’s your chance to meet some of those artists. Second Sat of every month, 4-6pm. The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-8704. Free.

Spring Art at the Music Hall Dry Canyon

Arts presents: Spring Arts at the Music Hall Featuring local artists & artisans showing and selling their creations! May 14, 10:30am-5pm and May 15, 10:30am-5pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Contact: 850-686-5873. joyorain@yahoo.com. Free.

Tradition Lives: The Art of Contemporary Realist Painter David Kreitzer

In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature, fantasy and the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking Landscapes, Figures, Koi and Fantasy oils. Thu-Sun, 2pm. Through June 24. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Free.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Your Spirit Guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wed-Sun, 7:309pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@gmail. com. $25

Know Wonder: Disaster Preparedness

in Volcano and Earthquake Country You

can attend this event in person or online. The Pacific Northwest is famous for diverse landscapes, but these landscapes have been shaped by violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. What can we do to prepare for natural hazards? Dr. Daniele McKay is an adjunct instructor at the University of Oregon. May 13, Noon-1pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.

Know Wonder: How Will We Thrive in

a Hotter, Drier Central Oregon How can

you act locally to diminish the impacts of climate change? May 12, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Traditional Healing Techniques of

Eastern Europe Learn about the traditional healing ways of rural Hungary. Zoltan Kasko will share his vast collection of ancestral knowledge about treating common dis-eases. May 16, 5:30-7pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $20.

THEATER

Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser Lun-

cheon Join the River House for a campaign kickoff event to raise money for a new performing arts venue in Bend! Tickets include live entertainment and a catered lunch at Riverhouse on the Deschutes. May 15, 1-4pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $60.

WORDS

Author Event: Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons from a

Life at Nike by Greg Hoffman Innovative

strategies for success from former Nike CMO Greg Hoffman, who had a major hand in crafting Nike’s singular brand and was instrumental in its most high-profile breakthrough campaigns. May 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Author Event: Glenn Voelz & Dave

Edlund in Conversation Join Bend authors

Glenn Voelz and Dave Edlund for a conversation on the challenges of writing serial novels, breaking into the publishing industry and their latest works. May 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop

A 6-week, MFA-style, creative nonfiction writing workshop for women. Join for a supportive and encouraging critique group where you’ll get multiple perspectives on what’s working and how to improve your writing. Visit jessicajhill.com for more info. Tuesdays, 6pm. Through June 21. Contact: jessica@jessicajhill.com. $295. Mystery Book Club Participants will discuss "The Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers. Join zoom link here: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Nonfiction Book Club Participants will discuss "The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization" by Peter T. Coleman. May 13, 1-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Out of This World Book Club Participants

will discuss "Daughters of the Moon Goddess" by Sue Lynn Tan. May 11, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. Masks are required at all indoor in-person events. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Mon, 9am-Noon Through May 30. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. Free. Spring Writing Group Come together with a writing group from around the country. Each weekly two-hour session braids generative writing sessions with meditation and group discussion. Open to writers of all levels. Zoom link sent upon registration at sarahcyr.com. Tue, 6-8pm. Through May 31. Contact: 541-480-7732. $200.

ETC.

1904 Melodrama-RAMA Villains, heroes

and heroines! Melodramas were all the rage throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn the basics of the 1900s melodrama and how to act like a villain and hero along with other famous characters! May 14, 11am-1:15pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’

Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! Sun, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

Women in the West Weekend Shaping and Making Custom Cowboy Hats with

Lisa Robinson Lisa Robinson, an acclaimed farrier and hatmaker, will show off some of her custom-made cowboy hats, talk about her cowboying work and do some hat-steaming. Feel free to bring yours along for a free shaping. May 15, 2-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: info@highdesertmuseum.org.

Women in the West Weekend Stories and Poetry of Western Women with

Kathy Moss Award-winning Western poet and storyteller Kathy Moss enthralls audiences with her tales of horse training, driving cattle and more. She’ll bring along her books and CDs to sell and to sign. May 14, 7-8:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: info@highdesertmuseum.org. $10, members receive 20% discount.

VOLUNTEER

Call for Volunteers - Play with Par-

rots! Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Friendly people needed to help socialize birds to ready for adoption, make toys, clean cages and make some new feathered friends! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Volun-

teers Needed Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store Donation Door is the perfect place to combine your passions while helping HSCO raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For information contact: rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org. Volunteer Here! Gratifying opportunity available! all aspects of daily horse care and barn maintenance for Mustangs to the Rescue. MonSun. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@ mustangstotherescue.org. Free. Volunteer with Salvation Army The

Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

GROUPS & MEETUPS

Become a Better Public Speaker! Do

you struggle with public speaking? You’re not alone! Come visit Bend Toastmasters Club and learn how to overcome your public speaking fears. Wed, Noon-1pm. Contact: 503-501-6031. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free.

Board Games Hosted by The Base The

Base at Franklin is a new space in the Old Bend neighborhood for neurodivergent humans and allies to access community through the shared goal for connection and wellness. 4-5:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin. com. Free.

Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Col-

lective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Wed, 7pm. Through May 25. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight

Let’s play LeftCenterRight! Bring friends and make new friends. More people the bigger the pot. Simple game, one dollar table and 5 dollar tables. 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.

Introduction to Growing Food in

the High Desert Spring is here! Get ready to garden and join Worthy Garden Club’s Growing Food Class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare your garden and start planting. Topics will include soils and soil amendments, bed preparation, starting seeds at home, direct seeding in your garden and transplanting seedlings. May 15, 9:30am-Noon. Worthy Garden Club, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. $40. Non-Specific Grief Support Group Small

Support Group (4-5 people) for those who need a safe space to share a grief difficult to share with one’s friend and family, long term grief for a death, loss of relationship, loss from suicide, loss of health, loss of function, etc Sundays, 5-6pm. Free. Not Left, Not Right, FORWARD Tired of

the same old politics? The Forward Party is a movement fighting for the American people with practical common-sense solutions! Join Forward to discuss non-partisan primaries, rankchoice voting, grace & tolerance, fact-based governance, effective/modern government, human-centered capitalism and UBI. Find more info at www.forwardparty.com. May 15, 11am. Tite Knot Coffee, 706 SW 10th St., Redmond. Free.

Vocal Seniority March for Reproduc-

tive Rights Protesting the SCOTUS’s potential decision to reverse Roe v. Wade and jeopardize freedom of choice. May 14, 1pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 619-7870570. info@vocalseniority.com. Free.

Women Moving Mountains Summer

Movement Practicum Info Night Women

Moving Mountains is a 12-week discussion and movement practicum that bolsters your motivation to move, builds confidence and fitness, exposes you to new kinds of movement, and connects you with other friendly movers. Starting mid-May. Joyful movement fuels your brilliance! Register for online info night: https://tinyurl. com/yckurjpb. RSVP required for Zoom link. May 11, 7-8pm. Contact: 503-481-0595. michelle@ ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com. Free.

Workplace Safety - Tips from Oregon

OSHA and SAIF This virtual seminar will help you stay up to date and in compliance with current health and safety workplace requirements and best practices, in our constantly-changing world. May 12, 8:50am-Noon. Contact: 541-4109181. oeccentraloregon@gmail.com. $30.

Courtesy of Jeff Anderson

Oregon local Haley Heynderickx intricately finger picks the guitar to unfold soft yet impactful notes that resonate with her melodic voice and crafty lyrics. The artist blew up in 2018 after releasing “I Need to Start a Garden,” performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series and headlining shows. Heynderickx will bring a glow to the fire at Suttle Lodge & Boathouse this Thu, May 12.

FAMILY & KIDS

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia

Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, 3 & under please be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with interaction. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: https://m.facebook.com/ acornartandnature/. Free.

Birds Without Borders Birds

Without Borders celebrates birds and connects cultures. Bring your family out for a fun day of music, storytelling, art, STEM activities, birding and conservation tips. Native American flute music with James Edmund Greeley, storytelling with Wilson Wewa, and ballet folklorico with Danza Libelula. May 14, 10am-2pm. Sahalee Park, 241 SE Seventh St, Madras. Contact: 541-383-5592. katie@childrensforestco.org. Free.

Diamonds & Dust, Picnic in the Pad-

dock Join Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center for a fundraising picnic in the center’s paddock. Complete with food, drinks, games, music, a silent auction, paddle raise and more! May 14, 3-8pm. Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, P.O. Box 5593, Bend. Contact: 541-3829410. jessl@healingreins.org. $60-$200. Mini-Yogi Moms, dads, grandparents and children (ages 2-5) will have a blast during these fun, upbeat yoga classes! Each class includes fun yoga sequences and games, partner poses, songs with movements, active story time and bubbles to help with kids’ development! Wed, 4-4:45pm. Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105. Mom + Baby Yoga Classes Join other

moms and babies (6 weeks-early crawlers) in classes where you will flow from pose to pose to help tone, stretch and strengthen your body while releasing tension, especially in your neck and shoulders. This is a great chance to meet other moms with littles! Thu, 10:45am-Noon Through May 12. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $110. Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is

officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wed! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wed, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free. Parenting with Love & Logic Would you

like parenting to be fun and rewarding instead of stressful and chaotic? Love & Logic is the approach of choice with leading educators and parents worldwide. Practical tools & techniques will be introduced to help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with children. Thu, May 12-19, 5:30pm. Catalyst Counseling & Counsulting, 2445 NE Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-848-2804. debbi@catalystcounseling.co. $50.

Shadow Puppet Making Workshop

Ellipse Theatre Community is thrilled to offer this arts education workshop led by author, illustrator and stop motion artist Krista Weltner. This hands-on workshop will allow participants ages 5-12 to learn about puppetry, create their own simple shadow puppet, and also have an opportunity to perform! May 14, 1:30-3:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: pauladreyer@etcbend. org. $30.

FOOD & DRINK

Elixir Wine Group Restaurant Featuring

Chef Josh Podwils creating French-inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon. Dishes are paired with Elixirs' portfolio of globally and locally produced wines. Book at Elixir Wine Company Reservations. Fri-Sat, 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. Elixirwinegroup.com. $12-$40.

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Know Wonder-Wonderful World of

Herbs and Spices Learn all about herbs and spices in this cooking class with culinary instructor Suzanne Landry. Registration required. May 14, 1-2:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Spring Charcuterie Boards Cook-

ing Class Chef Rocky will teach the class how to prepare amazing spring charcuterie boards with cheeses, meats and other delicious items. The wine pairing will be with wines from Dusky Goose vineyards in Willamette Valley. Please call the store at 541-617-0312 to register. May 11, 6-8pm. Kara’s Kitchenware, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0312. kkwbend@gmail.com. Call for prices.

BEER & DRINK

Bend Brewfest Bend Brewfest is back! Over 65 breweries will join the event and over 100 beers will be available for tasting. Celebrate the beers that have made Central Oregon famous. May 13, Noon-9pm and May 14, Noon-9pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Contact: 541-312-8510. $40.

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tue enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off

growler fills every Wed at Bevel! Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free. Locals’ Night Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 Pints of core lineup beers and $4 pours of barrel aged beers all day. We will see you there! Mon. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tue. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Monkless to the Mountain The moun-

tains are open - you know what that means?! Monkless to the mountains is back! Flash your pass for $1 off your first drink. You just found the best aprés ski spot in town! Through May 31, 11:30am-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-7976760. alyssa@monkless.com. Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day on Wine Wednesday. Come in for discounts on glasses, beers and apps! Wed, Noon-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com.

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Badminton Night Are you badminton curious? Maybe you haven’t played much, but are pretty confident you can hit the birdie around? Then join the group every Monday to play! Singles, doubles, play by the rules or not. Two nets plus extra racquets and shuttles will be provided. Weather permitting: if unsure, call 503-7208605. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Sept. 19. Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park, 1310 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Contact: 503-720-8605. jimwinkle@gmail. com. Free as a birdie.

Bend Area Running Fraternity The group

will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mon, 5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@ gmail.com. Free. CORK Mom Squad This group is open to moms of all running levels! The focus of the group will be to connect with other moms, share advice/information on running while pregnant or with a family and to have fun! Meet back at the LOGE by 9:50am for coffee and chatting! Third Sun of every month, 9-10am. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@gmail.com. Free. Redmond Running Group Run All levels

welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thu, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com. SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle The race

includes alpine and cross-country skiing, cycling, running and kayaking, beginning on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor and ending at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. May 14, 7am-5pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-3827888. mbsef@mbsef.org. $65-$105 varying. Thursday Night Run Run through the Old Mill for around 3-5 miles, stay for food and drinks! Thu, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free. Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join

CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. Thump hopes you’ll join us for the run and stay afterwards for food and drinks! Sat, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Three-Week Progression Sessions

Master the trails with Cog Wild’s Multi-Week Progression Sessions! Cog Wild’s certified PMBIA coaches will teach you proper body position and the fundamentals of mountain biking with an intentionally planned series. Learn to ride the trails with confidence and graduate with a Shredder’s Degree from Cog Wild University! Mon-Tue, 5-7:30pm Through June 13. Cog Wild, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@ cogwild.com. $225.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

2022 Intuition Training! Having your intui-

tive gifts tuned up is so helpful in navigating life’s challenges. You’ll practice reading people’s energy fields, do chakra cleansing, meet your healing guides, and learn new ways of managing your life with strength and clarity. This is a 12-week class, every Wed 7-9 pm. Ongoing, 7-8pm. Contact: 510-220-2241. chylton2010@yahoo.com. $599. Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group will have two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net Mondays, 6:458:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@ gmail.com. Donations accepted. Candle Magic 101 Join for some beginner’s spellcasting using the ancient art of candle magic. Mallory Leone will expertly guide you through solidifying your intention and goal, fixing your candle, and sending your intention into the creation process. Perfect for magical beginners and experienced witches alike. Class includes all materials. May 12, 5:30-7pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $45. Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become

your own hero. The Brazilian art form of Capoeira presents opportunities to develop personal insights, strength, balance, flexibility, musicality, voice, rhythm and language by tapping the energy of this rich cultural expression and global community. Text 541-678-3460 for location and times. Tue-Thu, 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

Central Oregon Health & Wellness

Expo The Central Oregon Health & Wellness Expo is coming to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on May 14. The Free Admission event is a day full of fun, connection, inspiration, education and shopping. May 14, 10am-6pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Redmond. Contact: 541-633-7115. dsproductions@bendbroadband. com. Free. Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Clarify your goals - internal or external, immediate or long-term, self or other focused. Learn new skills, techniques, and insights to make it happen! Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-9802644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25. Dance Meditation Transformation Join

the Hanai Foundation Thu starting May 12 at The Hanai Center in Bend at 6pm for the Dance Meditation Transformation classes. The fusion of meditation with dancing is a unique experience in Bend. Thu, 6-8pm. Through June 16. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 310-420-5873. seedofnothingness@gmail.com. $20.

Deepening Self-Connection: Resonant Practices for Self-Care and Healing

Would it be wonderful to relax your body and calm your nervous system, and from this new state, create a sense of clarity and inner peace. In this class, you practice body-mind awareness strategies which helps you self-connect and provides insights to deeper truths. Choice of afternoon and eve class. Wed, 1-2:30pm and Wed, 6:30-8pm. Through May 18. Contact: 503-6805810. bethwm519@gmail.com. $120.. Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join as

we get active, lose weight and feel great together! This free, online diabetes prevention program is sponsored by your Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments. Learn how to manage stress, improve your heart health, eat well and stay motivated! Tue, 9-11am. Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free.

Drop In Monday Meditation - open to

all Come join Blissful Heart Wellness Center in the beautiful gardens for meditation and healing! Mon, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 510220-2441. cathleen@blissful-heart.com. Donation based.

Fundamentals of Sound Therapy - Learn to Play Sound Healing Instru-

ments Upon learning the science behind how different instruments like gongs, crystal bowls and drums work on balancing the body, mind and spirit, we will then learn techniques to play these instruments to create these meditations for yourself and others. Open to all levels and beliefs. May 15, 2:30-5pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $88-$108.

Healing Flow Advanced Yoga Teacher

Training In this training, we’ll practice effective cueing to easefully move your students’ bodies from shape to shape. You’ll learn how to offer options, modifications and transitions that will inform your Healing Flow teaching and help you provide more variety in Power Flow. You’ll also create easy to remember mini-sequences. May 13, 5-9:30pm and May 14, 9am-5:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-5508550. namaspayoga@gmail.com. $300.

In-Person Yoga at LOFT Wellness &

Day Spa In-person yoga classes at Bend’s newest yoga studio! Tue: Vinyasa with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Thu: Foundation Flow with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tue-Thu, 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-690-5100. info@loftbend.com. $20.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more information: centraloregonoa.org/ For assistance, call Terri at 541-390-1097 Sundays, 3-4pm. Contact: 541-390-1097. oacentraloregon@gmail.com. Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Move,

dance and play in this moving mindfulness practice. Tuning in to your body while connecting with others in the room, moving with what moves in you. Guided support to help you drop down from the tower of your mind and let your body lead. No experience or rhythm needed. Wed, 6-7:30pm. Through July 6. Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

This experiential yoga class explores vibration through movement, music and meditation. Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes and drums participants explore the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels Welcome. Tue, 7-8:30pm. Through May 31. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

(East Side) This experiential yoga class explores vibration through movement, music and meditation. Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes, and drums participants explore the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Through June 1. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

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