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Bend Comedy Festival

After a sold-out debut and rave audience reviews, the Bend Comedy Festival returns Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2026. Enjoy three days of stand-up, improv, sketch, and late-night comedy at venues across Bend.The 2026 lineup features nationally touring headliners and fan favorites including Geoffrey Asmus, Fahim Anwar, ASSSSCAT: a longform improv show from UCB, and a Don’t Tell Comedy All-Star Show, with more acts to be announced. Events take place at Tower Theatre, Volcanic Theatre Pub, The

Bend Comedy Festival

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Bend Comedy FestivalLabor Day Weekend: September 4th – 6th 2026The Bend Comedy Festival is a nonprofit celebration of stand-up, community, and creativity, happening every Labor Day weekend in beautiful Bend, Oregon.Year one was a huge success thanks to you all! We sold out nearly every show and filled Bend with laughter. The festival featured 20+ events at venues throughout Bend including Midtown Ballroom, Volcanic Theatre Pub, The Cap

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Where horse meets cow… and instinct takes over.The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event rides into Redmond September 1st through 13th at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.Experience one of the West’s premier cutting horse competitions as elite Open, Non-Pro, Amateur, and Youth riders compete for over $680,000 in payouts and prizes. Cutting is one of the most exciting western equine sports, where horse and rider work together to separate a single cow from the herd

Hayley Lynn & Blake Johnston: A Tribute to June Carter & Johnny Cash

A SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW: Hayley Lynn & Blake Johnston: A Tribute to June Carter & Johnny CashStep back in time and experience the timeless music, stories, and spirit of June Carter and Johnny Cash with Hayley Lynn and Blake Johnston.With rich harmonies, heartfelt performances, and a deep appreciation for the legendary duo, Hayley and Blake bring the energy and emotion of June and Johnny to the stage. From beloved classics like “Jackson” and “Ring of Fire” to the songs and stories t

Tea Tasting with Al

Discover the world of tea one sip at a time with our monthly Tea Tasting with Al experience. Each month, Al will showcase a new selection of teas, sharing the stories, flavors, origins, and unique qualities that make each cup special.Whether you’re a longtime tea enthusiast or just beginning your tea journey, this casual and welcoming tasting is the perfect way to expand your palate, learn something new, and find your next favorite tea.This monthly class is free to attend as our gift to the TEAL

Dominic Fike

First discovered by the world through a collection of demos on Soundcloud recorded at home while on house arrest, Dominic Fike’s rise since has been the kind only seen once or twice per generation – praised by everyone from The Fader to The New Yorker as “the future of pop music” for his fusion of hip-hop and sun-damaged rock that spawned a #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart and subsequent collaborations with the likes of Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Kenny Beats and more.While he quickl

Yoga in the Wild

Get rejuvenated and breathe in the fresh mountain air during our Yoga in the Wild series at Mt. Bachelor this summer season! Join us on select evenings all summer long for a one-hour All Levels combination class of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, taught by Mobility Duo.These yoga classes are designed for outdoor adventurers, focusing on postures that help alleviate common aches and pains from sports like mountain biking, hiking, split boarding, and more. Yoga in the Wild classes intend to leave you feel

Yoga Wall Class

Explore dynamic mat sequences followed by a transition to the Yoga Wall, utilizing props for inversions, proper alignment, and deeper yoga poses. The Yoga Wall relieves back and neck tension through spinal decompression, elongates, and realigns the pelvis, providing a truly amazing experience. Enhance strength, stamina, and flexibility while strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection. All levels are welcome!The post Yoga Wall Class appeared first on Visit Bend.

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism

Rise in Rhythm is a gentle blend of yoga, guided meditation, and sound bath designed to help you reconnect with your body and breath, and bring intentionality into your morning routine! Come start your day with us, thus weekly class happens every Thursday morning at 7:30am in downtown Bend, 45min all levels gentle yoga followed by 15min sound bath with Lisa Tynan of Step into Stillness.The post Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism appeared first on Visit Bend.

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Summer snow falls on mountain bikers at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

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Crime Stoppers of Oregon to Dissolve, Board Members Cite Multiple Challenges

The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited declining tip volume, decreasing reward payouts and an aging board as ...

Fall Mushroom Watercolor

Join us for a creative and relaxing watercolor painting class where you will learn to paint a charming toadstool mushroom adorned with beautiful autumn florals. This class is designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their watercolor skills.What You Will LearnBasic watercolor techniques suitable for all skill levelsHow to create a toadstool mushroom using various brush strokesBlending colors to achieve beautiful autumn tonesIncorporating florals into your painting fo

Tea Tasting with Al

Think Wild seeks volunteers for beaver habitat restoration in Central Oregon

Think Wild, a nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to assist with beaver habitat restoration across Central Oregon.

Central Oregon tourism remains strong despite higher gas prices

Central Oregon continues to rank among the top holiday weekend destinations in the region, bringing substantial economic ...

Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires Multifamily Community in Bend, Oregon for $20M

Fourth Avenue Capital has acquired Steppe, an apartment property in Bend, from National Real Estate Advisors for $20 million. Sam Lawhead, Joe Nydahl, Matt Dodd and Josh McDonald of CBRE represented ...

Bend, Oregon spent $9.7 million engineering its river into three channels, and one of them isn’t for you

Bend Whitewater Park splits the Deschutes into a tubing channel, an experts-only surf channel, and one stretch of river ...