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S SOUND Defying Cliché Sarah Shook & The Disarmers bring their attitude and rich melodies to Volcanic this March
By Aaron Irons
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers shirk category, defy cliche and generally make music that sounds like nothing that’s come before. For fans of hillbilly heartache, 2017’s “Sidelong” came across equal parts barroom lament and pistol-whipping, while the sequel, “Years” (2018), maintained Shook’s now-signature tremolo with richer melodies and attitude hewn from North Carolina pine.
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The Disarmers’ hat trick was certainly delayed in part due to COVID-19 and the pandemic, but also a strange limbo was imposed when the band’s label, Bloodshot Records, faced sexual harassment allegations and revelations over unpaid royalties, heralding the longtime Chicago imprint’s sale and leaving its catalog tarred in uncertainty. Thankfully, it was announced in the summer of 2021 that Shook & The Disarmers had signed with Thirty Tigers, an entity that allows artists to maintain independence with all the resources and benefits of a major label.
“Nightroamer,” the first album under the Thirty Tigers deal, marks a turning point sonically, professionally and personally, for Shook, a performer candid about their grapples with mental health. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks), the Disarmers mark their evolution with brief new wave-ish segues into indie rock rhythms without ever losing their accent.
“I know that our manager had demos that I made for the band as references like, ‘Hey guys, here are some of the new jams we’re going to be doing,’ and our manager was sort of shopping the demos around to different producers,” said Shook in a phone interview.
“At the time, I knew that he (Anderson) was [Dwight Yoakam’s] guitarist, but I didn’t know that he was also producing records for him, so it was interesting because once he signed up for the job and we started working together, it was like, ‘Oh, OK. I’m learning all of this stuff about this person in real time.’ I’m grateful for that because it was kind of a unique way to get to know somebody.”
Shook, who gave up smoking and took up veganism in search of both better physical as well as mental health, also made an ally of sobriety in the studio for the first time, an initially daunting challenge.
“Honestly, my biggest concern going into sobriety was, ‘What if I can’t write anymore?’ Because I had always relied on having a whiskey or two or four to start the writing process. It’s like I needed something to help me become uninhibited enough that my subconscious could kind of take over and write the song,” revealed Shook. “I don't have a writing time blocked out ever. I just write songs when they come to me. I definitely had a very long what we would call a dry spell before I started writing again, and it’s still something that I’m becoming accustomed to. Obviously, the gains of sobriety are well worth the longer stretches of time between writing songs.”
The album’s title track showcases that fear as well as Sarah’s strength to overcome it.
“I wrote ‘Nightroamer’ when one of our drummers and I were driving the van and trailer to Denver from North
Carolina, and then the rest of the band was going to fly out and meet us there,” Shook remembered. “One of our stops, we stayed a night in Hays, Kansas, and I was really trying to quit drinking at the time. I had a bottle of whiskey in my backpack and I was kind of keeping it there as a, ‘If it’s an emergency, I can drink this. If I start having DTs, I can drink this.’ But I really didn’t want to drink. It was really late, it was probably like midnight, and I decided to go for a walk just to put physical distance between me and the whiskey. I ended up walking for a couple miles and found a cemetery. It was quiet, it was summertime, it was really hot, there were insects chirping and making all kinds of noise, and I just sat down and wrote the whole song. And then when I got back to the hotel room, I grabbed my guitar and got all the chords and the melody down the way I wanted it.”
On “No Mistakes," Shook explores the nature of relationships, searching for answers that apply to the non-binary, cis-gendered and transgendered alike.
“I’m sure that I’m not alone in that a lot of us have been in either a single bad relationship or a series of relationships that haven’t been healthy. I think that a big part of the issue is that as kids and teenagers, nobody’s really talking to us about how to have healthy relationships,” Shook said. “To put it in more layman’s terms, I guess, we really just don’t know how to treat each other very well. And a lot of us are not really interested in learning how to be better people to other people! We’re just sort of caught up in the minutiae of our own lives and what’s happening to us and how it makes us feel. I just think that it’s really important to acknowledge that as much pain and uncomfortableness and suffering as there is in the relationships that we have, there is a different way to live. There is a different way to have relationships where you can have people who feel fulfilled and the relationship is a source of comfort rather than strife.”
During the pandemic, Sarah used the isolation to experiment with different sounds while recording at home, ultimately adding new sonic flavors to the Disarmers palette while creating a foundation for an indie side project christened Mightmare, which released the album “Cruel Liars” last fall.
“[‘Cruel Liars’] was originally intended to be indie rock and because of the pandemic, I had to do all of the instrumentation myself,” Shook said. “The Disarmers bass player, Aaron Oliva, [did] some additional bass tracks, but I did everything else. I didn’t have the ability to work with a drummer, so I ended up having to use all of these different presets and tracks to make my own beats. It ended up being this much more pop indie rock record than I intended, which actually, I’m really happy with the way it turned out.”
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1 Wednesday
AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a
Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet).
6:30-8:30pm.
Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 If and When Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!
6-8pm. Free.
Deschutes Brewery Public House Head
Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head
Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.
Hub City Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke
Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.
JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.
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. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.
Revival Vintage "Way Back Whensday" with Revival Vintage Head to Revival Vintage for free live tunes and local bevs every First Wednesday. The owner puts on the party lights and hosts a fresh rotation of musicians and DJs at her “Tiny Desk” each month. And everything in the shop is 20% off! Welcome to "Way Back Whensdays," folks! First Wednesday of every month, 6-9:30pm. Free.
Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.
Tower Theatre Hillbenders The Hillbenders took performing arts venues, festivals and clubs all over the U.S. by storm. It is one of the few bluegrass groups that recognize their ability to bridge the gap between the common music consumer and the bluegrass genre, selecting material that defies any hillbilly stigmas. 7:30pm. $22-$32 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).
Volcanic Theatre Pub Lespecial Parallel 44 presents Lespecial with special guests live at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 8:30-11:59pm. $20.
2 Thursday
Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thursday Join at Austin Mercantile for live music every Thursday. Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.
Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut One Mad Man "Pride Fest" Jam out with loop artist Spencer Snyder for a Pride Fest musical celebration. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.
Hub City Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke
Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.
Midtown Ballroom Umphrey’s McGee
In the 24 years since eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee formed, its sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods and tempos, effortlessly flowing from one feeling to the next throughout an album or concert — or sometimes within a singular song. 8:30pm. $30.
Open Space Event Studios Out
Of Thin Air Improv Group Looking for some entertainment that’s guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further, because Out Of Thin Air Improv performances are back at Open Space! Catch them while you can! 7:30pm.
Porter Brewing Co. The Ballybogs Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish Trad Music in Central Oregon! Every Thursday at Porter! 6-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Jason Burky Original Western Americana singer/songwriter with roots in outlaw country, hip-hop and surf pop. 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.
Big E’s Sports Bar Big E’s Open Mic Open mic from 6-9pm. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Three song/15-minute limit. Minors allowed. Singles/ duos/trios. No drum sets. Great food and beverage from Big E’s Sportsbar menu. Original music or covers. A warm and friendly environment to share those precious creative moments. 6-9pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing YOUNI Drag: “We’re
All Born Naked & The Rest Is Drag (RuPaul)” YOUNI Drag is a celebration of the human experience! All are welcome! Everyone is invited! Dress how ever you want! Show up as yourself... your authentic self! Don’t stress over traditional definitions of drag. Dance! Sing! Catwalk! Prizes and surprises! 7-10pm. $15/in-advance, $20/door.
The Lot Paul Eddy Carnations are red, hair can be blue, poems are hard, come see Paul Eddy. Tasty taps, fab food, live music! 6pm. Free.
The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Scout Harris Fireside Show This week, Scout Harris will share their music. 6-8pm.
Northside Bar & Grill Corrupted Kin Local trio playing alternative, classic rock and folk. 7-9pm. Free.
3 Friday
The Belfry Joel Chadd and Jeff Plankenhorn 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. His melodies dance between soulful vocals and passionate guitar playing, drawing the listener ever-soclose. Jeff Plankenhorn is a world-class songwriter and had been an accompanist to the stars and first-call session musician in Texas. 7-10pm.
Bend Hot Yoga Glow with the Flow Blacklight Vinyasa yoga with live DJ and dance party! 75-minute all levels vinyasa w/ live DJ. Dance party with live DJ and time to socialize with fellow glow yogis. Glow paint and non-alcoholic beverages provided! Show up early to draw on yourself and friends! 7-9pm. $30/BHY members, $40/non-members.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Ball Pit Comedy Craft is throwing around a great time with Ball Pit Comedy Night. Toss these playful balls as comics entertain you. Featuring: Dillon Kolar, Niko Smith, Liam Gibler, Addison Hubley. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 8-10pm.
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards The Dust Devils Come for a good time! The Dust Devils are back at the Vineyard with some of the favorite Central Oregon musicians. . . Jim Roy, Maggie Barclay Jackson, Steve Beaudry and Stu Kinzel. . . playing blues, old country, western swing and some surprises along the way! 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke
Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.
Hoodoo Ski Area Friday Night Lights Enjoy bonfires, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo, thanks to Ablis CBD. 5pm. Free.
Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Friday night karaoke with A Fine Note Music and DJ Jackie J. 8-11pm. Free.
M&J Tavern Something Dirty & The Bangers
Capturing the enduring spirit of late 80s and early 90s alternative and indie rock Something Dirty bring the dynamics of a duo to share the spotlight with The Bangers. 9pm. Free.
Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Twiddle’s Final Tour w/ Eggy Parallel
44 Presents Twiddle’s final tour w/ Eggy opening.
Parrallel 44 is pleased to bring friends, Vermont Jam Rockers Twiddle, back to Bend for the first time in three years (and for the last time ever), this time with buzz band Eggy opening. VIP packages available! 8:30pm. $25/adv, $30/door, $125/VIP.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Cliche: A Queer
Dance Night (21+) Dance the night away at Cliche: A Queer Dance Night (21+). 8-11:59pm. $10.
Walt Reilly’s Jazz Night Join at Walt Reilly’s for its first Jazz Night. The night will feature Central Oregon’s Big Band Jazz, a 17-piece ensemble. “Jazz club” attire encouraged, specialty cocktails, photo booth and a magical night to remember! $10 at door. 6-8pm. $10.
4 Saturday
Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 6pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Showcase Craft shows have been selling out in pre-sale lately, so get your tickets ASAP. Headliner: Carl Click. Featuring: Erycka Day and Dillon Kolar. Special Guest: Niko Smith. Hosted by: Katy Ipock. 8-10pm.
Crux Fermentation Project 3ofWe 3ofWe will rock Crux with its original music to get you grooving and make you wonder, “what just happened?” The band just released its third album “Treehouse III.” Check it out! 5-7pm. Free.
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Scott
Foxx Duo: Come to Dance, Tap Your Toes & Sing Along Come enjoy a great night of music with the Scott Foxx Duo featuring John Congdon on guitar. Scott will play a lot of fiddle! Known as the “String Wizard,” Scott is a savant on acoustic and electric guitar, fiddle and mandolin. 5-8pm. $15/ adults, free/12 and under.
Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.
General Duffy’s Waterhole
Juju Eyeball “Bend’s Beatle Band” since 2015 (voted “Central Oregon’s Best Cover Band” in 2021), Juju Eyeball’s energetic shows and topnotch musicianship hit the sweet spot with the audience from the first downbeat. 6-9pm. $15.
Lifty's Winter PrideFest Dance Party The fun of Winter PrideFest continues with this LGBTQIA+ dance party with a drag performance by Azula. Enjoy a space for all queer people (and friends) to come together and liberate, celebrate and dance. Outdoor silent disco. Indoor and outdoor venue. 8pm. $25.
Silver Moon Brewing Eli Howard & The Greater Good This band has an alternative country rock sound that has not only created a dedicated fan base in the Northwest and beyond but allowed him to share the stage with artists including the Steel Woods, Whiskey Myers, Shane Smith and the Saints and William Clark Green. 8-11pm.
Silver Moon Brewing Recovery: Our Tuck Will Go On, A Post-Valentine's Drag Show The Cult of Tuck returns for a show dedicated to love, heartache, grief, growth and recovering loss. 9pm. $20.
Northside Bar & Grill The HWY 97 Band Classic rock, pop and country music! 8-11pm. Free.
The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Long Gone Wilder Join for free live music in the speakeasy with Long Gone Wilder! 4-7pm. Free.
Velvet One Mad Man Music Spencer Snyder, One Mad Man, loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. Hip-hop-style drums drive funk-inspired bass followed by electrifying sounds from his keyboard and guitar. First Saturday of every month, 8-11pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub The Sadies The Sadies don’t really fit tidily into any genre. Rock out and groove out with the band. 8-11:59pm. $20.
River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Listen to some jazz this weekend! 6pm. free.
5 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.
Flights Wine Bar Trivia at Flights Wine Bar
Join Sundays for trivia with King Trivia! Free to play! Get a group together, and come get nerdy! Awesome prizes and as always, delicious food and drinks! 4-6pm. Free.
River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.
River’s Place Angelic Noise Acoustic versions of its own original songs, and/or classics Frank Sinatra, The Eagles and more modern Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey and Demi Lavato. All done in a vibey acoustic style. 5-7pm. Free.
Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.
Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come checkout the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.
Tower Theatre Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone. 7:30pm. $27-$47 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).
6 Monday
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke with DJ Chris every Monday. 7-9pm. 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 Brewing Comedy Open Mic Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.
Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.
7 Tuesday
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: John Hilder With his quirky wit, unparalleled originality, and fearless attitude on stage, John Hilder quickly rose above the fray to become one of the most respected comedians in his city. By seamlessly combining his small town innocence with a big city edge, John has become a favorite in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters throughout the country, as well as some of the biggest clubs and casinos in Las Vegas. 7-9pm. $15.
River’s Place Bingo! Have a beer, win some money and help out a local nonprofit. In March, River’s Place will play for Harmony Farm Sanctuary that is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected, unwanted and abused farmed animals. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.
Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.
8 Wednesday
AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet). 6:30-8:30pm.
Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Paul Eddy
Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.
Deschutes Brewery Public House
Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Open Mic Night Come down to Elixir Winery and Tasting Room at 11 NW Lava Rd in Bend for open mic live music, award winning wines, handmade empanadas and other small bites. 6-9pm. This is the only working winery, grape to glass in Deschutes County so come on down for a tasting! 6-9pm. Free with purchase of a glass of wine.
Hub City Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke
Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.
JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.
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. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.
Midtown Ballroom Chase Matthew and Dillon James Catch the show! Rock out to these tunes. 8:30pm. $22.
Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.
Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Forty Feet Tall Childhood friends Cole Gann and Jack Sehres started Forty Feet tall as Los Angeles teens. Influenced by grunge, post-punk and alternative rock, their hard-edged, expansive sound and high-energy performances scored them slots at venues including the Troubadour, Roxy and the Whiskey. 8-11:59pm. $15.
Music
Open Hub Singing Club Sing in community... for the simple joy of creating meaning and beauty together! All voices and experience levels welcome. The group believes singing is a birthright and are reclaiming this ancient technology for belonging and well-being. The group sings easy-to-learn delicious songs in the paperless aural tradition. First-timers are free! Lalalalala! Sundays, 1-2:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416182. openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.
Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.
Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki Sound bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat. Sundays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through Aug. 27. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541350-8448. clare@kevinkubota.com. $10-$20 sliding scale.
Dance
Argentine Tango Classes and Dance
Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. 6:30-7pm Tango 101 Class, no partner needed! 7-8pm All levels class. 8-9:30pm Open dancing. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-3234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.
Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.
Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga. com. $20/drop-In.
Scottish Country Dance
A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.
Film Events
A Reflection of Self “A Reflection of Self” shares the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ community members locally and beyond. A screening of the film will be followed by a 30-minute talk by the film director, Jesse Locke. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the COCC LGBTQ+ Friends Club. March 2, 6-7:30pm. COCC Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7559. cfinney@cocc.edu. Free.
Sundance Music Docs! “Little Richard” and “It’s Only Life After All” Join to embrace pride and kick off Women’s History Month with the Indigo Girls’ “It’s Only Life After All” and extend Black History Month with “Little Richard: I Am Everything” live at the Tower. Academy-nominated filmmaker Lisa Cortes (“Precious”) will attend! March 3, 5:30-8pm and March 4, 6-8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3378. info@bendfilm.org. $12.
“The Big Lebowski” Jeff Bridges, a slacker mistaken for a millionaire, seeks restitution for his ruined rug by enlisting bowling buddies John Goodman, John Turturro and Steve Buscemi. March 6, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@ towertheatre.org. $22-$32 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).
ARTS + CRAFTS
“Equilux” March Group Show For March, the artists in Tumalo Art Co. create art about the “Equilux” with a group exhibit during the First Friday Gallery Walk in the Old Mill District. Day and night reach a perfect balance of 12 hours each on the Equilux. March 3, 3-7pm. Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Ste. 407, Bend. Contact: 541-385-9144. art@tumaloartco.com. 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. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.
Artists Exhibit Dry Canyon Arts Association facilitates art exhibits throughout the city of Redmond to inspire a culture of art lovers. Come experience some of Redmond’s amazing artists exhibit their work on the walls of a new farm to table restaurant “Feast Foods Co.” Wednesdays-Sundays, 3pm. Through May 21. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St, Redmond. Free.
Downtown Bend First Friday Art Walk Stroll around downtown Bend, check out local art and chat with artists about their creative processes. Fri, March 3, 6-9pm. Downtown Bend, Bend. Free.
Old Mill First Friday Art Walk Chat with artists and makers about art in the Old Mill District. Learn about the creative process and expand creativity in the community. March 3, 3-6pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Free.
First Friday with Lilli Worona and John Stripe Come find High Desert Music Hall on one of your stops in downtown Redmond for the 1st Friday Art Walk! Featuring rotating artists and vendors. With live music in the lounge from Lilli Worona and John Stripe. March 3, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail.com. Free.
Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Give the gift of a contemporary realist David Kreitzer original. Stunning Central Oregon splendor, water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral. SF Chronicle: “Kreitzer demonstrates the poetic intensity of the old tradition.” Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.
Pink Flower with Bee Paint Party Come have some fun and bring a friend to the fun paint night! It includes a 16x20 canvas, paint, brushes and everything you will need to create your masterpiece. There will be door prizes and a raffle prize at the end. March 5, 3:30-5:30pm. SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 Southwest 6th St., Redmond. Contact: imaginaryrebelartstudio@ gmail.com. $35.
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Calendar Events
Saturday Wheel Throwing: Beginnings
This class is for beginning potters. It helps people work on the process of throwing through targeted projects. Students will go through throwing, trimming and glazing. This session will focus on lidded jars and mugs. Saturdays, 10am. Through April 1. Tumalo School of Pottery & Craft, 65093 Smokey Butte Dr., Bend. Contact: 458-202-9430. yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com. $225.
Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer
Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thursdays-Sundays, Noon5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.
PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS
Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! 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. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541350-0732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.
Two Spruce Law Estate Planning Seminar Have a free, open conversation with an experienced estate planning attorney! Join attorneys Patricia L. Nelson and Suzanne M. McVicker at the upcoming free estate planning seminar in Bend! March 1, 11am-Noon. TownePlace Suites, 755 SW 13th Pl., Bend. Contact: 541-389-4646. patricia@twosprucelaw.com. Free.
Know Underwater: Project Recover: Keeping America’s Promise at RPA
Learn about the work Project Recover is doing to locate MIAs around the globe. Project Recover is a nonprofit that has been in existence for close to three decades. Their mission is to search for, locate and repatriate Americans missing in action (MIA) from the nation’s conflicts. March 5, 3-4pm. Redmond Proficiency Academy - Glacier Building, 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Food Is Culture Soul food played a major role in shaping American cuisine. Come hear stories and personal experiences about the importance of soul food in relation to black culture. Registration is required. March 4, 2-3:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Know Underwater: Project Recover: Keeping America’s Promise Learn about the work Project Recover is doing to locate MIAs around the globe. Project Recover is a nonprofit that has been in existence for close to three decades. Its mission is to search for, locate and repatriate Americans missing in action (MIA) from our nation’s conflicts. March 1, 6-7pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Landscape Painting & the Conservation Movement Learn about the birth of the American conservation movement, its expression in National Parks and the role of landscape painting in advancing conservation in the United States. Presented by James Gramann, Professor Emeritus of Park and Conservation Policy from Texas A&M University. March 8, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Music and Art is Good for Your Health
Open House Hawthorn Healing Arts Center Open House during First Friday Art Walk. Come meet the Hawthorn providers and celebrate the connection between art, music and health. Check out the amazing artistry of local watercolorist Winnie Givot, while enjoying music performed in our lobby by Julianne Anderson. March 3, 6-9pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541330-0334. iinfo@hawthorncenter.com. Free.
Natural History Pub: Measuring Snow for Water Resources Please join Matt Warbritton, lead hydrologist for the NRCS Oregon Snow Survey, to learn about the critical work of snowpack monitoring. Registration required. March 6, 7-8pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-3824754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.
First Results from the James Webb Space Telescope Launched on Dec. 25, 2021, the science results that are starting to come in from the largest telescope ever put into space are spectacular. March 3, 10am. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Theater
Acting Class with Writer-Director-Instructor John Breen Bend Institute of Comedy Presents Acting & Scene Study with writer-director John Breen where he’ll apply his imaginative, liberating approach to getting in the moment on stage or on camera for both dramatic and comedic scenes. Some Meisner work, physical work, character work, internal energy and scene breakdown process! Tuesdays, 6:308:30pm. Through March 28. Redmond Grange Hall, 707 SW Kalama., Redmond. Contact: 541604-2072. improvbend@gmail.com. $145 early bird discount by Feb. 22.
Words
Current Fiction Book Club Please join for Current Fiction Book Club. The group will discuss “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. March 1, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
Hello! Storytime Hello Storytime! is for parents/caregivers and children. Primarily the activities and books will be geared to the 0 to 5 years old age group with young child orientation. Movement, song and always some special books to share. Led by Kathleen who loves hedgehogs and all creatures great and small. March 8, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
Virtual Author Event: “Weyward” by Emilia Hart with Abigail Dean Join debut authors Emilia Hart and Abigail Dean to discuss Hart’s book, “Weyward.” This event is free on Zoom. Link is on the website. March 7, Noon1pm. 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: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Outdoor Events
Adult Dodgeball (Open Gym) Check out Bend’s favorite social adult co-ed sports league! Drop in for a single game every Wednesday through March 15 and see what the buzz is all about. Sign up solo, with a friend or with a group of friends! Registration available at the door. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through March 15. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, 500 NE Wall Street, Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $10.
Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.
Bevel Putting Mayhem It’s a fun way to get to know our local disc golf club and meet some new people! Plus, all competitors get $1 off beverages all night (cannot be combined with any other discounts). Details: Head-to-head matches will play in a bracket-style putting competition, with double elimination! Sign-ups at 5:30pm with first putts at 6pm. $5 to enter, optional $1 for the “Perfect Putt Pot.” Bring 2 putters of your own or borrow Bevel’s!10 putts per round from 5 stations, 2 putts from each station. Wednesdays, 5:30-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. $5.
Intro to Historic Sword Fighting Come join for an introduction to the 1595 Club. The group will go through basic sword techniques drawn from 19th century British naval combat, with a cutlass. The 1595 Club is a martial arts school dedicated to the practice and study of swordplay and self-defense. Come sword-fight! First Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm. Through July 11. Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE 8th St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6742. contact@juniperswordplay.com. Free.
Maston Trail Race FootZone is proud to produce the popular early season 10ish mile Trail Race: Mastondon! This races takes place on the BLM trail network called Maston in between Tumalo and Redmond in the shadow of Cline Butte. There are views of the Deschutes river, mountains of Central Oregon, and is just March 5, 9am-Noon. Maston Trailhead, 20135 Newcomb Rd., Redmond. Contact: 541-317-3568. col@ footzonebend.com. $55-$100.
Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.
Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.
Scones on the Cone! Stop by for hot coffee and homemade scones at the top of the cinder cone. Sunrise ski/snowboard! Woooooo!
Saturdays, 7:15-8am. Through March 31. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. Suggested $2 donation. Taiko of Bend Club Taiko is a form of group drumming with elements of dance and martial art. The Taiko of Bend Club is a beginner’s level club practicing outdoors in Drake Park. Come fragrance-free. Check website for start dates, times and more details: joannamoore.com/taikobend. Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm and Saturdays, 1011:30am. Through Nov. 4. Troy Field, NW Bond Street and Louisiana Avenue, Bend. Contact: joanna@desipotential.com. Free.
Thursday Night Run Run through the Old Mill for around 3-5 miles, stay for food and drinks! Thursdays, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.
Wigs: An Icebreaker Iceskating with wigs! A fun way for participants to connect! This event is open to all ages—so bring your kiddos! Performers include: Foxy LaHound, Katrina Georgina Wonder and Mystique Hunt. Fri., March 3, 7pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dri., Bend. $10.
Winter PrideFest Central Oregon
Since 2018, Central Oregon has hosted Winter PrideFest to celebrate pride, inclusivity and our combined love of the outdoors. Growing from 150 participants in 2018 to over 1,200 participants in 2022 Winter PrideFest offers a full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. In 2023, they hope to continue expanding the event! March 2-6. Visit winterpridefestentraloregon.com for list of events. Bend. Mostly free.
Volunteer
Bend’s Global Climate Strike Join youth all over the world as they take to the streets and demand climate action from leaders and large corporations. Bring a friend, a sign and some water. Come out to protect the planet and ensure a safe future for younger generations! March 3, 11am-1pm. Harmon Park, 1300 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-904-5235. bend@ fridaysforfutureusa.org. Free.
Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers
Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing. Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue, 2584 SW 58th St, Redmond.
Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!
Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon. score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.
Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.
Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Volunteers wanted to help with daily horse care at Mustangs To The Rescue. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email. Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.
Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.
Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.
Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www.hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.
GROUPS + MEETUPS
All Levels AcroYoga Join Senior AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler and Chelsey Magness to explore AcroYoga through partner yoga, circlasana, supported handstands, flying and leg love. No experience, mat or partner necessary! Please bring a willingness to have fun and try new things Fri, Feb. 3, 6:45-8:15pm and Fri, March 3, 6:45-8:15pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail.com. $12-$25.
Competitive Cribbage Play nine games of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Deschutes Junction, 2940 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-530-1112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.
Backcountry Brew: Coffee and Conversation Connect with conservation-minded hunters and anglers. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers of Central Oregon hosts a monthly meetup to talk habitat, policy, cooking, gear and everything else that goes with the human-powered hunting-angling-outdoors lifestyle. The group members are all-around outdoors people happy to answer questions and share advice to help you get out in the woods no matter what level hunter, angler or conservationist you want to be. First Saturday of every month. First Saturday of every month, 9-10am. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: oregon@ backcountryhunters.org. Free.
Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at Big E’s just off 3rd Street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.
League of Women Voters of Deschutes County Talking about gun safety and a Measure 114 update. Speaker: Caroline Fitchett, Founder and Emeritus Partner, The Oxalis Group. March 2, Noon-1pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 541-931-9296. Free.
NAMI Central Oregon Family to Family
Class NAMI Central Oregon is happy to announce that it will offer an in-person family-to-family class starting Jan. 12 and ending in mid-March. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Through March 2. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th., Bend. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.
Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing. . . together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging. Led by community song leaders, Ian Carrick & Kira Seto. Mon, Feb. 6, 7-8:30pm and Mon, March 6, 7-8:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Release, Renew and Become You: Weekly Two-Hour Retreats Is it time for you to let go and move on? Your inspired self is yearning to be seen, known and heard. This retreat series offers reflective exercises, inspiration and ceremony to identify your fears, honor your past, clarify your vision, chart your path and intentionally begin your journey forward. Tuesdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through March 28. RiverWest Neighborhood Association, PO Box 1853, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org. Sliding scale (see website).
Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.
We’re Bringing Gammon Back! All skills (and ages) welcome! B.Y.O.Board if possible. Join for fun and game. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Through June 7. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Drive, Ste 140, Bend. Contact: 541-350-3226. Free.
Fundraising
Snowlab Ballers Bingo Join at The Brown Owl and Lucky’s Woodsman and help raise scholarship funds for SNOWDAYS! Plus sign up for your chance to win your very own pass to the Snowlab where you can design, build and shred your own skis/board. Cash, prizes and fun for all ages! Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Through March 28. The Brown Owl, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-822-3799. eventsbreakingfree@ gmail.com. Free.
EVENTS + MARKETS
Carrie Do Wrong’s Wheel of Misfortune: The World’s Best Bad Advice
Bend Toastmasters Weekly Meeting At Bend Toastmasters Club, the group is practicing the vital skills of public speaking and interpersonal communication that Toastmasters has always offered, combined with the need for technology-enabled remote meetings. The group also has a lot of fun doing it! All are welcome to join at noon for the weekly meeting. Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. Through July 26. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend. Contact: 206-390-8507. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free.
Guided Meditation: New Beginnings and Getting Rooted in Love Amy will guide participants into the present moment through centering breath work and attention to the body for grounding and relaxation. As the meditation deepens, she will provide a focused presence to release the tensions of the day followed by a gentle guided visualization to help you get rooted in love. Wednesdays, 5:307pm. Through March 1. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541330-0334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $15 per class.
Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-639-8121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.
Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon’s waterways. Join the club! First Saturday of every month, 5:30pm. The Den Dive Shop, 56881 Enterprise Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541-600-9355. thedendiveshop@ hotmail.com. $100 annual club fee.
Paws & Pints
Come talk dogs and make friends with other like minded folks! Join us for a hosted beverage and there may even be an adorable puppy or two looking to meet their perfect person! First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.
Want to do something you know is questionable? You know: like the mistakes you joyfully made in your 20s that you regret but also wish you could make again? Buy anything and win one free spin of Carrie Do Wrong’s Wheel of Misfortune! Because if you’re gonna do the wrong thing regardless, you may as well do it for the right reasons! March 3, 4-7pm. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Dr., Ste 140, Bend. March 4, 10am-1pm. Cafe des Chutes, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Varies.
Thor Exclusive RV Show
Have you been waiting for a great deal on a new RV? Now is your chance to prepare for summer with up to 30% off select units! Thor Motorcoach has backed up these deals for a limited time only. Thu, March 2, 10am-4pm, Fri, March 3, 10am4pm, Sat, March 4, 10am-4pm and Sun, March 5, 10am-4pm. Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond. Contact: 541-322-2184. info@beavercoachsales. com. Free.
WaterWise Landscape Webinar: Drought Proof Your Landscape “Drought Proof Your Landscape” workshop hosted by the City of Bend. This is Part I of a series on learning how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping. March 7, 7-8pm. Contact: 541-317-3000. conservation@bendoregon.gov. Free, registration required.
45th Prineville Follies: Rockin’ Round the Rimrock Pre-show begins 6pm with raffles and silent auction, and entertainment in the commons. March 2-4, 7pm. Crook County High School, 1100 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville. Contact: 541-447-443. $10/adults, $8/students, $25/family.
FAMILY + KIDS
Couples Massage Classes Learn to connect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4- hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork.com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.
Family Process Art Play Connect with your little through creativity as you engage in the process of making together in our beautiful studio space. Each class includes themed process art invitations with different materials for children to explore, experiment and create with. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10am-Noon Through March 23. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-2365990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $15.
Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! 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! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.
Process Art Explorers This class nurtures children’s need to engage in self-driven creativity. The studio features zones for drawing, cutting, gluing, building, painting and story making for artists to bring their ideas to life and expand their creative thinking and problem-solving. Each class includes themed process art invitations with different materials to explore. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Through March 23. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-236-5990. sarah@ wonderyschool.com. $130/month.
Rad Camps Presents Friday Night
Skiing and Riding at Hoodoo Rad Camps’ guided night skiing trips leave from Bend in the Rad Vans at 4:30pm after school and head up to Hoodoo Ski Area. Participants can ski with our guides or explore on their own. Ages 7-17. Visit radcamps.com. Fridays, 4:30-10:30pm. Through March 17. Highland Elementary School, 701 NW Newport Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-204-0440. info@radcamps.com. $99.
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FOOD + DRINK
El Kussho The winter pop-up is back! Come enjoy Latin American-Japanese inspired delicious dishes and cocktails in a cozy and at-home room! Thursdays-Saturdays, 4-9pm. Through March 4. El Sancho Super Secret Side Street Saloon, 133 SW Century Dr. Suite 204, Bend. Free.
Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken
Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail. com. $38.
Drag Brunch Hosted by Azula and featuring performances by Katrina Georgina, Mystique Hunt, Sage Engage and Amanda Lay. First-come, first-served. Capacity is limited to 120 people. Sun., March 5, 10am-1pm. Free.
Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. Free.
BEER + DRINK
Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.
Mindset Coaching for Teens
A 5-week coaching program for teens on early release Wednesdays starting March 1. Participants will be taught mindfulness techniques, accountability, healthy routines, proactive confidence and discovering their inner superhero. Recommended for teens 14-17 years old. All genders are welcome. Event location: The Jade Room off Century Dr. Register at www.coachannrivera.com. March 1, 3-4:30pm. The Jade Room, 339 SW Century Dr. Suite 203, Bend. Contact: 541-668-2965. positivemindset@coachannrivera.com. $150.
Class This multi nonprofit endeavor will teach youth acting techniques, engage their imagination, increase youths attention span and self awareness while exploring their inner world. Thursdays, 1:25-2:25pm and Thursdays, 1:25-2:25pm. Through June 8. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541419-3324. info@samaralearningcenter.org. $287.
Wild Wednesday Art Adventure The group will begin class at the studio with themed process art invitations with different materials for children to explore, experiment and create with. The group will then go on an art adventure exploring a nearby natural area. Each week will include a new topic/concept to explore outdoors, journaling and projects inspired by nature. Wednesdays, 1-4:30pm. Through March 22. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-2365990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $180/month.
Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day! Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.
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Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Collective 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 the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. 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! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.
Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. One-ounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Access Bars and Body Process Gifting and Receiving Did you know your body’s first language is energy? Group trade of Access Bars and Body Processes is a great way to connect with others in the area and receive! If you have taken a Bars or Body Process class, join! What’s possible if we receive bodywork regularly? Everything! First Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm. The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden, 105 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-848-7608. jenniferevemorey@gmail.com. Free.
Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has 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, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.
Buddhism: Start Here This informal talk is designed to introduce the basics of the Buddhist point of view as expressed in the Vajrayana (Tibetan) tradition, led by Natural Mind Dharma Center director Michael Stevens. First Monday of every month, 7pm. Natural Mind Dharma Center, 345 SW Century Drive, Suite 2, Bend. Contact: info@naturalminddharma.org. Free.
Full Moon Ritual: Alchemy Crystal Bowls & Gong Sound Bath Full moons are a time to release, relinquish and integrate. As nature is waking up from a long sleep we start to feel our own callings stir. A fire is stoked to organize and plan with strength and energy to carry out your intentions and dreams. Bath in sound current. March 5, 7-8:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $15/BHY members, $25/non-members.
Drop In Monday Meditation Open to all! Come join in the beautiful gardens for meditation and healing! Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@blissful-heart.com. Donation based.
Grief Reframed for Teens Teens need each other now more than ever. This safe space allows teens to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death and anxiety, in these challenging times. Both a grief counselor and licensed mental health therapist are present. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.
Growing Connection and Understanding in Relationships Navigating interpersonal relationship dynamics is key to well-being. In this class the group deepens into neuroscience and awareness, practicing the essential tools to attune and communicate with ourselves and others authentically through resonant language, which fosters understanding and connection. Sponsored by COCC. Questions: bethweltonmiller@gmail.com. Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through March 1. Contact: 503-680-5810. bethwm519@gmail.com. $99.
Guided Forest Bath Forest Bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in the forest through sensory connection. This practice will slow you down and deepen your relationship with nature and others. It is a great practice for friend groups and families. This guided experience is hosted by Missie Wikler, a certified forest therapy expert. Saturdays, 10am-Noon Through March 25. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend. com. $35.
E-booklet Discussion: “The Power of Gratitude” How does gratitude open hearts, making for a happier life? How can people be grateful, even during difficult times? Please join for an Eckankar soul adventure discussion on the benefits of gratitude. The group’ll try a spiritual exercise, share inspiring stories and discuss practical ways to live gratefully. March 8. Free.
Healing for Healthier Relationships:
8-Week Therapy Group In this group, the group will learn how past attachment wounds, trauma and distrust are impacting our current relationships; learn how to listen to our body cues and connect with self to regulate during relational conflict, practice attuning and healing the younger self that did not receive healthy intimacy. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Through April 24. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-363-7110. savanna@wildhearttc. org. $400/8-week series.
Heart Spirit Mountain Monthly interspiritual sharing of mindfulness/somatics practices, wisdoms and ritual to increase capacities for presence, self-regulation, fierce compassion and action for social and environmental justice. Remembering and acting from awareness of kinship with land, one another and other-than-human beings, find harmony in difference and cultivate our spiritual vocations. First Monday of every month. Heart Spirit Mountain, 20511 Brentwood Ave. Unit 2, Bend. Contact: 602-526-1323. heartspiritmountain@gmail.com. Free. Hot/Cold Therapy 541 SocialClub, a mobile sauna/ice plunge is coming to River’s Place. Spend 20 minutes in sauna then 3 minutes in ice bath, repeated twice. Warm up inside the tap house afterward to enjoy some food and beer (life is all about balance, right?). Registration required. Visit riversplacebend.com/events.
Feb. 17-March 12, 2-5pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-525-5532. riversplacebend@gmail.com. $55.
Introductory Aikido Course Join an 8-week aikido course starting Feb. 15, covering the basic principles, movements and arts of aikido. Learn to calm your mind, handle conflict peacefully, defend yourself proactively and grow in confidence. Includes instruction in dojo etiquette, history, ukemi (rolling) and basic aikido techniques. Gi and belt included. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Through April 5. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmail.com. $100.
Masculine Embodiment Journey 7-week journey for fathers, sons and husbands. Radical accountability and authenticity in a small group around a sacred fire in the pines. Online checkins plus one-on-one coaching included to help you find more vitality, presence and love. No man turned away for lack of funds. Brotherhood is the medicine. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Through April 12. Private Home, Deschutes River Woods, Bend. Contact: 541-668-7594. admin@masculineembodiment.com. $1,350.
Motivation and Goal Setting Workshop
It’s a great time to redesign your life. Make use of your time at home by setting and reaching goals in a free Zoom workshop. Certified Life Coach, Jacquie Elliott is hosting a motivation and accountability workshop on the first Monday of the each month. Email her at coach@jacquieelliottclc.com for the link. First Monday of every month, 5:30-6:30pm. Contact: coach@jacquieelliottclc.com. Free.
Notice Your Nudge: Invite Growth Life is too short for stagnation—the universe keeps asking you to become your inspired self. It’s time to live to your potential! This group will meet once a week for eight weeks to awaken intuition, clarify vision, and chart steps in the direction that has been nudging you all along. Thursdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through March 9. Bend, River West Neighborhood, NW Columbia, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org. $600 (includes eight, two-hour sessions).
Parent Grief Group The parent group is open to any caregiver who would benefit from the support of others along the journey of loving our kids into being, no matter life’s challenges. whether it be through divorce, death, illness, conflict, addiction, anxiety or depression. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.
Queer In Nature: Guided Forest
Bathing In this forest bathing walk for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This program is designed for those looking for space to recharge, rest and reconnect with fellow Queer folx. Ages 18+. March 4, 1-2:45pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd., Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence.com. $30.
Sound of Soul Event: “Tune into the God Force” Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture or walk of life. You are warmly invited, on Zoom, to sing or listen to HU, a love song to God, followed with spiritual conversation. On Meetup. March 3. Free.
Suffering To Superpower: Lecture & Lab Hone humanity’s most poweful tool—functional breathing. Reconnect to the intrinsic superpower of your diaphragm. Learn proven and practical breathing skills to make meaningful changes in how you feel, move and live. Improve the overall quality of your life by reducing suffering, increasing joy anytime, any place... naturally. March 5, 2-4pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-504-4676. suffering2superpower@gmail.com. $22.
Sunday School Lessons Are you looking for inspiration? Welcome to Sunday School Lessons! The first Sunday of every month there will be a live program. These lessons are the product of Cass’ guides channeled messages. Each month the group will explore one lesson. Join this first Sunday to explore “purpose.” First Sunday of every month, 10am-Noon Through June 2. TBD, Private, Bend. Contact: 206-9990490. info@cassredstone.com. Free.
Taize Meditation Service The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of meditative non-denominational Taize music, silence and prayer at our monthly ecumenical service. Families are welcome. Services are first Thursday October-May, except April 13 at Shalom Bayit. First Thursday of every month, 7-8pm. Through May 5. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St., Bend. Contact: 541815-5574. taizebend@gmail.com. Free.
Yoga + Wine Event Yoga, friends and wine. This event is designed to help you unwind from your week, feel more centered and move mindfully through a flowing yoga practice. Then hang out, mingle and imbibe with new or old friends as the group walks over to he Va Piano Vineyards Tasting Room. Sat, March 4, 6-8pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $32.
Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.
