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Live at the Vineyard: Lilli Worona & Mike Biggers

Mike Biggers of Anvil Blasters and Lilli Worona of Dry Canyon Stampede are two well known Folk/Americana musicians on the central Oregon music scene. This concert they will join up for a dynamic singer/songwriter duo.Both write original music that is light hearted, inspiring and fun. Come on out for a night of lilting harmonies, sweet guitar picking and beautiful fiddle playing.Tables and chairs provided for you in our cozy tasting room. Our sunsets are amazing and still plenty of time to share

Beetlejuice JR

<p>This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-11-08/2/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off

<p>Join us for a fun, delicious fall fundraiser this November 8! The event will support Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center.</p><p>With entry, guests will get to sample and vote on their favorite chilis, soups, and sides within five categories.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/2nd-annual-get-wild-chili-cook-off/">2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Create a Beautiful Succulent Pumpkin at the Vineyard

Harvest is done and Fall is definitely here! Come join us for a fun Succulent Pumpkin Workshop!The workshop will walk you through the process of selecting your succulents, and how to place and secure them into your pumpkin. Your final pumpkin will be a beautiful gift or centerpiece for your Fall table setting. After the pumpkin is ready to compost, you will pull your succulents and place them into your indoor or outdoor garden to continue growing and multiplying.Bring your girl friends or neighb

Beetlejuice JR

<p>This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-11-08/1/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Annual Chili Feed and Raffle

The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free during the event. Featuring “Millie’s Chili” and assorted pie flavors for dessert.In addition to lunch, tickets for this year’s raffle are also available with a chance to win gift baskets, selected from local and historic businesses, including The Old Mill District, Newport

The First Freeze

THE CHALLENGEConquer the infamous Pilot Butte with a twist: every lap must be faster than the one before it.Push too hard at the beginning, and you’ll find yourself unable to beat your time on subsequent laps—resulting in disqualification and a spot on the sidelines. Only those with ice in their veins will prevail. The road will be closed to cars but races are required to follow all rules of the road.THE CATEGORIESBike: 6 laps of pure strategyTeam Bike: 6 laps with up to 6 racersRun : 3 la

Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop

The Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop is back in action this fall!Get snow-season ready with speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to snow science and human factors. Presentations will benefit all experience levels and attendees will gain new tools and knowledge beneficial to traveling safely and having fun in the backcountry.This year’s Bend SAW is presented by the American Avalanche Association! Along wi

Bend Comedy November Showcase at UPP

Bend Comedy is back with another unforgettable night of laughter! Join us Friday, November 7 for a showcase featuring some of the most exciting comedians in the Northwest.– Headliner –JULIA CORRALJulia Corral is a Latina comic from Portland, OR. She has been described as the friendliest-caustic person you will ever meet. The Alt Weekly papers have named her Funniest 5 comics (WW) and Undisputed Genius of Comedy (Portland Mercury). She has performed at High Plains,Limestone, All Jane

HDCM Concert Series: QUATUOR AGATE

High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with Quatuor Agate, a French string quartet who recently concluded a tour of 23 major concert halls across 14 European countries. Don’t miss this critically acclaimed group’s Central Oregon debut!The post HDCM Concert Series: QUATUOR AGATE appeared first on Visit Bend.

Embodied: An Evening of Conscious Dance & Elixirs

EMBODIED: An Evening of Conscious Dance and ElixirsFirst Friday’s this Fall | 10/3 | 11/7 | 12/5 with Ashlee Gruver & Kelly NieWelcome to Embodied: An Evening of Conscious Dance and Elixirs. Join us on the first Friday evening of each month this Fall (October, November and December) as we explore the spaciousness between our breath, the way we move our body and the communal field we cultivate together.Our evening will begin with an opening ceremony and nourishing lotus elixir – curated

Author Event + Conversation featuring Leah Sottile

Join us for a culty and clever author discussion with Oregon author and journalist, Leah Sottile as she talks about her new investigative book, ‘Blazing Eye Sees All’.Leah Sottile is an Oregon-based investigative journalist and writer known for her in-depth reporting on extremism, cults, and fringe belief movements in the American West. Join us for an evening with Sottile as she discusses her new book, ‘Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the Am

First Friday: Girl Dinner

<p>-Girl Dinner & Happy Hour-</p><p>$25 Girl Dinner includes:<br />Small Cesar Salad<br />Side of Fries – extra ranch<br />Classic Lemon Drop OR EXTRA DIRTY vodka martini</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/first-friday-girl-dinner/">First Friday: Girl Dinner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Beetlejuice JR

<p>This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-11-07/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

First Friday at Scalehouse

Celebrate First Friday in Downtown Bend at Scalehouse Gallery with two exhibition openings and Bend Design’s 10-year anniversary!Public (Art) Works – Free AdmissionFeaturing local artists Ben Hull and Eli Hogan, this exhibition showcases selected artworks for the City of Bend’s Public Works Campus in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP). This exhibition opens Nov 7 at The Annex and runs through Dec 28 as part of Scalehouse’s 10th annual Bend Design Conference.Studio 6000: Disparate, Desp

Create a Beautiful Succulent Pumpkin at the Vineyard

Fair Board Monthly Meeting

Changes to County outdoor lighting rules take effect Dec. 23

Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies while maintaining public safety. The updated rules take effect Dec. 23 for all new outdoor light installations in unincorporated areas of the county.

Weekly Road Construction Update Nov. 9 to Nov. 15

Projects Administered by Deschutes County:South Century Drive/Huntington Road Intersection Improvement (La Pine Area) – Crews will be trenching, grading and placing an aggregate base at the intersection of South Century Drive and Huntington Road.

Snowflake Boutique

The 49th Snowflake Boutique will be Friday, November 7th 1:00pm -8:00pm and Saturday, November 8th 9:00am – 5:00pm at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the Cascade Lakes South (formerly South Sisters) Building. Admission is $4.00 per person, children under 12 are free. This is the 49th year for an amazing holiday event that show cases local artists, crafters, food specialties for your shopping pleasure. The Snowflake Boutique is unique as it is set up as a store/boutique to shop