<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
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
Looking for a laid-back night out? Come join me, your friendly local artist, for some painting and sipping fun! No pressure, just good vibes and a relaxed atmosphere.Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a total beginner, everyone’s welcome! This event is two hours, and I’ll provide the 11″x14″ canvas, all the supplies you need, and a guided tutorial.Plus, here’s the cherry on top: the first drink is on me! So come hang out, unwind, and let’s get creative
Part festival, part retreat – ELSEWHERE is a nomadic gathering in Central Oregon blending music, art, movement, ceremony & connection.This inaugural event is an immersive expression of our larger dream: to build a late-night teahouse, movement studio, and collective hub for healing and creativity in Bend. While we hold the vision for this future brick-and-mortar space, let’s gather ELSEWHERE to nourish ourselves and one another, to reimagine community, and to plant seeds for Bend
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Give yourself the gift of slowing down, breathing with the trees, and reconnecting with the earth. Slow, gentle, sensory, and immersive, forest bathing starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the earth.We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea.Forest bathing is inspired by the Japane
Join us Saturday October 18th, from 12pm – 5pm for a day of free glassblowing demos! Step into the hot shop and watch the process of glass art being created.While you are here, feel free to browse the gallery and find unique handmade pumpkins, ghosts, gifts and gift ideas!Feel free to stop by anytime to browse the gallery, sign up for a private class, or learn about our “blow your own” glassblowing experience packages! We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 6pm.Also, don’t forget to say hi to sh
From dry and sandy to slimy and wet, many types of soils exist in the High Desert. But all healthy soils have one important thing in common: they form the foundation of the West’s ecosystems. Dive underground to explore the hidden world of soil.This family-friendly exhibit takes visitors on a subterranean journey to encounter mycorrhizal networks, burrowing animals, and microscopic organisms. With hands-on features and digital interactives, “Soil Alive!” will excite visitors to explo
Part festival, part retreat – ELSEWHERE is a nomadic gathering in Central Oregon blending music, art, movement, ceremony & connection.This inaugural event is an immersive expression of our larger dream: to build a late-night teahouse, movement studio, and collective hub for healing and creativity in Bend. While we hold the vision for this future brick-and-mortar space, let’s gather ELSEWHERE to nourish ourselves and one another, to reimagine community, and to plant seeds for Bend