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Beltane: Art. Music. Magic.

Sat., April 27, 6-11:59 p.m.

Open Space Event Studios

220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend SW Bend

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Live Music

Our second annual gathering to celebrate our local creatives will be on Beltane (also known as May Day), a fire festival celebrated at the midway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. It is a time to honor the coming of summer, fertility, creativity, and rebirth. This year’s event will stoke the fires of our inner artists and magic weavers, and feature live music, art installations, and interactive magic spells and rituals. It is a collaborative effort of businesses and community members to highlight what we love about Central Oregon: our brilliant community, the beauty of the land we live… 541-323-0964
Notice Your Nudge: Invite Growth Mini-Retreat Series

Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. & 7-9 p.m. Continues through June 12

RiverWest Neighborhood

Bend, OR, United States, 97703, Bend Downtown

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Groups + Meetups, Spiritual, Yoga + Meditation

Life is too short for stagnation and the universe keeps asking you to become your inspired self. Weekly two-hour sessions will awaken your intuition, clarify your vision and chart steps in the direction that has nudged you all along. Groups limited to eight. Visit site for price. 9-11am or 7-9pm. Wednesdays beginning on May 1st. not available
Star Wars LIVE | 3 Day Star Wars Trilogy Read Through Lights, No Camera, No Action

Thu., May 2, 7, 7:30 & 8 p.m., Fri., May 3, 7 & 8 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 7 & 8 p.m.

Open Space Event Studios

220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend SW Bend

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Live Music

Unlocked Films returns with Lights, No Camera, Action presenting Star Wars: Live!This three-night event celebrating the original trilogy will feature live staged readings of the classic films, culminating in a “May the 4th” Dance and Costume Party at Open Space Event Studios. Local performers will read and re-enact classic scenes from the films starting on Thursday May 2nd with A New Hope, followed with The Empire Strikes Back on May 3rd, and Return of the Jedi on May 4th.An opening night reception will kick off the weekend event, featuring a performance from DJ Jazzy Jedi and the reveal of a… 541-323-0964
Star Wars Dance & Costume Party

Sat., May 4, 10 & 10:30 p.m.

Open Space Event Studios

220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend SW Bend

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Live Music

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! We are throwing an Endor-themed Rave with yours truly, DJ Jazzy Jedi, spinning your favorite 90s' techno in a Pop-Up Mos Eisley Cantina!Of course, its a costume party and we will be doing a COSTUME CONTEST for a CASH PRIZE! Raffle tickets for authentic Star Wars memorabilia, cosmic cocktails, and more interstellar fun to be had!This Rave will be the culmination of the three day Star Wars Live Read Through presented by Unlocked Films Lights, No Camera, No Action.You can find more information about the shows HERE.You can come to the show and stay… 541-323-0964
Cinco de Mayo!

Sun., May 5, 5-7:30 p.m.

River's Place

787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend Larkspur | E

Free

Beer + Drink Events

Live music by Las Estrellas (Musica de la Tierra Caliente) - Specialty Beer & Cocktails - Fresh Elotes & Tamales - Food Trucks (including the best Mexican food in Bend from Sopa) - Come for all the festivities! 541-525-5532
The Color Study

Fri., May 10, 7-10 p.m.

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Downtown

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Live Music

The Color Study began as a solitary studio project by Scott Oliphant and has since grown into a 7 piece (sometimes more) band translating the sounds, both big and small from studio to stage.Sonically The Color Study might fall somewhere between the intersection of Spiritualized, Spoon, The Flaming Lips, Pink Floyd and Wilco, where the sounds are heavily textured and expansive, drawing on influence from from Scott’s 20 years spent in the Austin music scene as a musician and sound engineer.The Color Study is currently supporting the recent release of their second album, Future Past Present Tense. Scott is joined by Melissa… 541-323-0964
A Midsummer Nights Dream

Sat., May 11, 6-8 p.m. and Sun., May 12, 2-4 p.m.

Mountain View High School Auditorium

2755 NE 27th St., Bend Mountain View | NE

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$15 - $25

Dance, For Parents, Kid-Friendly Seasonal Events

The Ballet adaption of Shakespeare’s famous comedy, set to music by Felix Mendelssohn with new choreography. Follow the adventures of four young lovers, a group of actors, and forest fairies. The plot unfolds as their paths cross leading to misunderstanding, transformations, and reconciliation. An enchanting experience for all ages. 541-389-9306
Wildlife Baby Shower

Sun., May 19, 3-6 p.m.

Oregon Spirit Distillers

740 NE First St., Bend Maker's District

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FREE

Fundraising, Seasonal Events + Markets

Celebrate the start of the Wildlife Baby Season at Think Wild’s 4th Annual “Baby Shower” Fundraiser to Benefit the Wildlife Hospital. Enjoy live music, drinks, food, raffles, and a silent auction. The event is free and for all ages, but cash and supply donations are appreciated! 541-668-6165
Tween Yoga: Chakra Series part 2

Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Continues through April 23

Hanai Center

62430 Eagle Road, Bend Boyd Acres | NE

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$123

Kids Classes + Workshops

This 4 class series is designed for ages 9 -13 and focuses on creating community, mindfulness, sensory exploration, movement, journaling, meditation, art and discussion. Tween yogis leave with a take home craft and journal prompts to carry the theme of the day. Make candles as the capstone craft! 541-668-6494
Online Webinar: Coexisting with Beavers

Tue., April 23, 12-1 p.m.

Online Event

Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend SW Bend

FREE

Groups + Meetups

Join a free webinar for animal care and control professionals and watershed stewards on the benefits of beavers, coexistence history, conflict solutions and best practices. Learn about positive policy trends like Oregon's "beaver believer" bill. Co-presented by Dr. Maureen Thompson and John Griffin from the Humane Society of the US 541-699-1606
Pokémon Go Park cCeanup and Trubbish Spotlight Hour

Tue., April 23, 5:15-7 p.m.

Drake Park

777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend Downtown

Groups + Meetups

Come join local Pokémon Go players at this special meetup! Pick up trash, bags and gloves provided, then playing Pokémon Go together downtown. Volunteers will receive in-game rewards and a chance to win raffle prizes! Check out the community on Campfire for more information. 541-279-5726
Whitewater Women

Tue., April 23, 5:30-7 p.m.

Bend Whitewater Park

166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend Old Bend

FREE

Outdoors + Athletic Events

Whitewater Women at the Whitewater Park meetup All self identifying women welcome! Meet other women paddlers and learn from each other! No formal instruction, participate at your own risk, this is a community meetup not a course. Beginners welcome!
Intermediate Jewelry Soldering - Silver Rings

Tue., April 23, 6-8 p.m.

DIY Cave

444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend SE Bend

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$129

Arts / Crafts

This fun and creative class helps take your soldering skills to the next level. In this class, you’ll take what you learned in the Intro to Soldering class and apply that knowledge to a more complex soldering project using chip and flux, third hands and different solder levels. 541-388-2283
Woodshop Basics Two - Router, Planer and Jointer

Tue., April 23, 6-9 p.m.

DIY Cave

444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend SE Bend

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$159

Arts / Crafts

In this class, learn how to use the Router, Planer and Jointer. Once complete you will be able to create more precise techniques for edges and dimensions to improve your furniture and fine woodworking projects. Get 1 free hour in the Wood Shop on Saturday. 541-388-2283
Central Oregon Mankind Project - Open Men's Support Group

Tue., April 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Environmental Center

16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend Downtown

Mental Health

Are you looking for a better path? Do you want more personal growth in your life? Join thus evening of support, sharing, connection in a safe and confidential space. Registration is required to attend this event. Open to any man. Free. Donations welcome. For more info, visit, https://mkpconnect.org/civicrm/event/info 541-408-1174
Geology of Central Oregon: New Insights on the Tectonic Forces Shaping Oregon’s Landscapes

Tue., April 23, 7-8 p.m.

The Belfry

302 E Main Ave., Sisters Sisters

$5

Presentations + Exhibits

The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. Explore recent research that has changed the understanding of these landscapes. Join the Sisters Science Club for this final presentation of the 2023-2024 Frontiers in Science lecture series. 503-936-9790
Devin The Dude

Tue., April 23, 7-11:59 p.m.

Volcanic Theatre Pub

70 SW Century Dr., Bend Century West

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$20

Live Music, Music

Devin Copeland, better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is perhaps best known for unique rapping style, his long tenure on Rap-A-Lot Records, and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Trappist Tuesdays

Tue., April 23, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue., April 30, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue., May 7, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue., May 14, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Tue., May 21, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie

803 SW Industrial Way, Bend Old Mill

Beer + Drink Events

Discover the exclusive world of Trappist ales, showcasing three renowned breweries authorized to bear the “Authentic Trappist Product” logo: Orval, Westmalle and Rochefort. Every Tuesday, honor these exceptional ales with a $1 off Belgian Bottle Beer Flights. 541-797-6760
Bingo!

Tue., April 23, 6-8 p.m., Tue., May 14, 6-8 p.m., Tue., May 28, 6-8 p.m., Tue., June 11, 6-8 p.m. and Tue., June 25, 6-8 p.m.

River's Place

787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend Larkspur | E

Trivia + Game Nights

Have fun, win cash and support a local non profit organization. Cards $1-$5. 541-525-5532
Shine Your Light (Open Mic)

Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

206 NW Oregon Ave. #2, #2, Bend Downtown

Free

Open Mics

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Zac. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All art welcome! 706-270-4213
Homestead Academy Now Enrolling

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through June 4

Homestead Farms

55535 Homestead Way, Bend Sunriver

Kids Classes + Workshops

Homestead Academy provides outdoor farm-based education for children ages 3-5 years old in the Three Rivers community of Bend. Visit HomesteadFarmsBend.com for enrollment information. Spring Term beings January 30th, 2024. 925-783-4074
Monkless to the Mountain

Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through May 30

Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie

803 SW Industrial Way, Bend Old Mill

Beer + Drink Events

The mountains are open and "Monkless to the Mountains" is back! Flash your mountain pass and get $1 off your first draft beer, or flight. You just found your après-ski hang out! 541-797-6760
Apres Ski and Chill Happy Hour

Mondays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through May 27

Boss Rambler Beer Club

1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend River West

Beer + Drink Events

Flash your pass pares ski and chill happy hour with resident food cart @blueeyesburgersandfries! Daily from Noon - 5pm . Blue Eyes Thurs-Sun: $5 Ski Babe IPA, $3 Stokes Light, $5 JaPOW! Japanese Lager Sake Bombs, $8 Cocktails, Slushees, $3 Shot Ski's and free small fry with burger purchase.
Mini-Ninja Camp

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Continues through June 20

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$165

Parents Night Out + Day Off Camps, Kids Classes + Workshops, Story Times & Author Events

Kids will love developing new friendships as they develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements. Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching, and interactive story time. 6-week series, age 3 - 5, drop-off. 541-241-3919
Mini-Ninja Classes

Mondays-Wednesdays. Continues through June 19

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$125

For Parents, Kids Classes + Workshops, Group Workouts + Fitness

Your children will develop important coordination skills, improve balance, and build confidence as they tackle Ninja Warrior obstacle courses designed around a weekly theme. 6-week series, age 2 - 3 plus parent / caregiver. 541-241-3919
Nano-Ninja Classes

Mondays-Thursdays. Continues through June 20

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$135

Kids Classes + Workshops, Parents Night Out + Day Off Camps, Group Workouts + Fitness

Through positive direction, your children will gain confidence while enhancing balance, increasing strength, improving focus and enhancing body awareness through Ninja Warrior obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing. 6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 4 - 5. 541-241-3919
Celebrating 50 Years of The Vance Stance!

Mondays-Sundays. Continues through May 2

The Vance Bonner Studio

21173 Sunburst Court, Bend Larkspur | E

$50

Group Workouts + Fitness

Spring Series: 3 classes (your choice of time!) for $50. Tired of being in pain? Unhappy with ageing? Learn to correct posture and alignment. Get to the root of pain: tightness, and standing behind the flow of gravity. Call to register and for information. No texting. 541-330-9070
Kids Ninja Warrior Classes

Mondays-Thursdays. Continues through June 20

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$135

Kids Classes + Workshops, Parents Night Out + Day Off Camps, Group Workouts + Fitness

Challenging Ninja Warrior circuits will keep your kids developing new skills. They will feel empowered as they greatly improve speed, increase strength, become more coordinated and enhance athletic abilities. 6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 6 - 9. 541-241-3919
Baby Ninja Classes

Mondays-Wednesdays. Continues through June 19

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play

320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend Old Mill

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$125

For Parents, Kids Classes + Workshops, Group Workouts + Fitness

Classes include exploration through soft-obstacle Ninja Warrior courses to develop coordination and balance skills. Plus yoga fun, songs, parachute play and bubbles! 541-241-3919
Youth Art Takeover featuring Bend La Pine Students

Through April 25

The ANNEX, A Scalehouse Project

550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend Downtown

Arts / Crafts

This exhibition celebrates the artistic achievements of Bend La Pine student artists. It is a part of the larger Downtown Bend Youth Art Takeover, held during April’s First Friday. Student works can be viewed at multiple locations on Friday, April 5th. 541-640-2186