<p>Get ready for a night of creative chills and festive thrills! We’re hosting a special Halloween-themed Paint & Sip, and we want YOU to join us in bringing some glowing, ghoulishly fun jack-o-lanterns to life!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/glowing-jack-o-lantern-paint-sip/">Glowing Jack-O-Lantern Paint & Sip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Come join us every Thursday + Saturday at The Grove Market Hall for live music from 6-8pm!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/summer-music-series-at-the-grove-market-hall/2025-10-23/">Summer Music Series at The Grove Market Hall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
This 1-hour forest bathing experience is a safe space to get grounded and to find solace and belonging in the comfort of nature. This practice includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a closing community circle with an opportunity to share what we each noticed in our unique experience.Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the f
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The RecordingAcademy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall ofFame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything fro
<p>The Bend Comedy Open Mic, every Wednesday at UPP Liquids.<br />Signup at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm.<br />All peformance types and ages are welcome!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bend-comedy-open-mic/2025-10-22/">Bend Comedy Open Mic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Get ready for a night of creativity, cocktails, and a little mischief!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/whimsical-blue-raccoon-paint-sip/">Whimsical Blue Raccoon Paint & Sip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
<p>Calling all young artists!<br />Join us for a fun-filled painting class where creativity runs wild and masterpieces are made.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/kids-art-with-a-splash-of-science-2/">Kids Art With a Splash Of Science</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few. Additionally, throughout his 20s, he toured as a member of th
“Wine Workshop Series” of Wine Educational classes with tastings.Godforsaken Grapes and Their Relations. A tasting of rare varieties and their more popular relatives with Bjornson Vineyard. Ever heard of Auxerrois, Gouais Blanc or Mondeuse Noire? Well you’re about to! Try these side by side with their better known relative varietals and learn all about these oddballs.Hosted by Mark Bjornson, Owner Bjornson VineyardClass price refunded with 2 bottle purchaseCome before or stay after f
Join us for this month’s Women Tasting Flights event—an evening of connection, conversation, and discovery. Each gathering features two curated wine flights, perfectly paired 2 course dinner, plus insights from a special guest presenter. It’s a chance to explore wine while building community with fellow women who share your passion.October Spotlight: The Wines of SpainThis month, we welcome Marshall Jorgensen, who will guide us through Spain’s most celebrated regions. Taste and compare the depth
Deschutes County is sending out 2025-2026 property tax statements this week. Property owners will receive their annual bills by mail or email if they signed up for e-statements.
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Find solace in nature and recharge, rest, and reconnect with fellow queer folx. In these turbulent times, we desperately need community practices and rituals that nourish our bodies, minds, hearts, and souls. This mini forest bathing experience includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a community circle for sharing and listening in a non-judgmental space.Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which transl
Join us at the Bend Tasting Room & Restaurant for a fall themed Chef’s Pairings Experience, hosted by our Winery Ambassador Ashley and Chef Cuin.Bring your friends along for this exclusive wine and culinary journey, where you’ll indulge in a curated five-wine flight paired with 3 exquisite chef-created dishes as well as a delightful dessert course.Ticket costs include a generous $40 wine credit to enjoy during the event, your food and pairing flight. To ensure the best possible experience, w
<p>You’re invited to a PAWS-itively fun evening of creativity, sips, and furry friends! Join us for a Paint & Sip Night where you can paint a portrait of your beloved pet (or any pet you’d like!), all while sipping on your favorite drinks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/paint-your-pet/">Paint Your Pet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Join us for an ambassador guided tasting experience where you will sample a curated selection of 4 wines in a Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, Flute and White Wine glass.During your flight you will learn and experience how different glassware affects the way wine presents and why.Ticket costs include your 4 wine flight, tasting matts and a $30 wine credit to use the day of the event towards a two bottle purchase.The post Introduction to Wine Tasting Experience: Glassware Exploration appeared first on Visit
Evan Mullins is a seasoned keyboardist and vocalist rooted in the Bend music scene, known for his work with bands like The Silvertone Devils, Watkins Glen, Boomer Country, and The Sun Threaders. With decades of musical expertise—ranging from country classics to improvisational grooves—Evan brings soulful energy to every performance. Catch him live at Beats + Bites Brunch on October 19, 2025, from 11 AM–1 PM at Currents at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon, where his dynamic playing and vocal harm
There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff. Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Only one progressive hippie allying with like-minded conspirators, rolling out the New Grass revolution, and then leaving the genre’s torch-bearing band behind as it reached its commercial peak.There is only one consensus pick of pe
aboutAdventure: Join us for a night of exploration in the Oregon Outback. Our stargazing adventure will take us to Fort Rock, an ancient volcanic tuff ring that rises out of the flatness of the high desert. Each evening will be a different and unique experience! With some evening’s, we will arrive just as the sun is setting to the west, taking in the last of the day’s light before we begin our night of celestial wonder. While other evenings will focus on immersing ourselves in the darkest of ski