JUNE , 2022 /

Courtesy Volcanic Theatre Pub

Central Oregon’s favorite drag collective, Cult of Tuck, is here to keep the Pride celebration going late into the night. The collective will present a special show Be Crime, Do Gay as an after party for Pride Central Oregon! Boogie down with the most lively Kings and Queens in town at Volcanic Theatre Pub Sat., June 25 at 7pm.

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! All dancers enrolled by the end of January are invited to participate in our Spring Production of Peter Pan! Fridays, 5:306:30pm. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71. Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line

and Swing dance lessons every Thu. night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free. 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. Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, this program is founded on research into dance practices for older dancers. $71 monthly / $21 drop-in. Fridays, 8:45-9:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. sartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks Visit the Art Galleries in Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues. Fourth Friday of every month, 10am7pm. Through Oct. 28. Downtown Sisters, Hood Avenue., Sisters. Contact: 541-719-8581. events@ sistersartsassociation.org. Free. Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wed., 1-4pm, Fri., 1-4pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free. Call to Artists Award-winning Red Chair Gallery seeks 2D artist. Come in and pick up application for jurying. June 16-July 30, 10:15am6pm. Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-306-3176. redchairgallerybend@gmail.com. Free.

Fun in the Sun Sticker Design Con-

test Calling all designers, illustrators, artists and sticker lovers! Enter your original summer themed sticker design for a chance to win awesome sticker prizes from local Bend printer - carstickers.com! June 15-July 31, 8am. Contact: 844-647-2730. designcontest@carstickers.com. Free.

Galveston Street Market The Galveston

Street Market is a local vendor’s market with the goal of bringing community together while mentoring new and seasoned makers alike. Vendors change each week for a variety of locally made products so there’s something for everyone. Shop local! Shop small! Fri., 5-9pm. Through Sept. 30. Big O Bagels - Westside, 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: galvestonstreetmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio Open

Daily by Appointment 55-year Professional Artist David Kreitzer displays sublime and stunning water, landscape, city, figure, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor masterworks. Meditative, healing and soul-satisfying. Mon.-Sun., Noon7pm. Through Sept. 30. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Learn to Knit at Fancywork Yarn Shop

Get started on the path to creating your own treasured handknits! Learn the fundamentals of knitting, basic stitches, how to read a pattern, fix your mistakes, and more. Create a small project to take home. Pattern provided. Take three classes and earn a 10% discount on yarn! Thu., 5:307pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-323-8686. hello@ fancywork.com. $10. Prineville Western Days Festival The

17th annual Prineville Western Days will feature over 125 vendors (art, western, clothing, home decor, recycled, etc), live music, food trucks, community performances, free kids stick horse decorating and more! Lots of space and shade in a beautiful park. June 24, 1-7pm. Ochoco Creek Park, 296 NE Elm St. & NE 4th St., Prineville, Prineville. Contact: 503-551-3072. prinevillewesterndays@gmail.com. Free. SHINE AND COMPANY MARKET Shine

& Company Market Fri. June 24 from 11am4pm at the Commons Bend! Featuring vintage, secondloved, homegoods, handmade and local vendors! Stop by and say hello! Find your perfect treasure and Shop Local! The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend. Contact: Shopshinemobile@gmail.com. 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.

Desert-scaping with Cold Hardy Cacti

101 Want to desert-scape your yard or just add a few accent cactus plants? Julie Lay from Smith Rock Cactus Company will join the Desert Rose to show you the ins & outs of raising robust cactus types that thrive here in the Central Oregon climate. June 23, 6-7:30pm. Desert Rose Cactus Lounge, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-3237585. hello@desertrosebend.com. $5

THEATER

Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join Readers Theater one Sat., morning a month as participants explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Fourth Sat., of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Free.

WORDS

Hello! Storytime Roundabout Books is looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile for a fun half hour with Kathy! June 22, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 5413066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Mystery Book Club Please join Roundabot Books in-store or on zoom for 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.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.