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Stained Glass Butterfly Suncatcher

Create a colorful stained glass butterfly to brighten any window!Choose your butterfly from an assortment of pre-cut glass colors, then learn how to foil and solder the pieces together using the copper foil method. You’ll leave class with a finished stained glass butterfly suncatcher ready to catch the sunlight.Set in a relaxed, creative environment, this beginner-friendly class is perfect for slowing down, trying something new, and making something beautiful by hand. No previous stained glass e

Perch, Paint & Bloom – Oregon Birds: Quail

Join us for the second gathering in our Perch, Paint & Bloom: Oregon Birds series as we paint a charming Oregon Quail perched on a wire fence.Supplies provided • Beginner friendly • Small group setting • Ages 18+Whether you attended our Hummingbird event or are joining us for the first time, this relaxed, beginner-friendly evening is designed to help you slow down, unplug and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something beautiful with your own hands.No experience is necessary. Our instruc

KBong & Johnny Cosmic

Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:KBong & Johnny CosmicWednesday, August 19th 2026Outside in the Volcanic CourtyardGenre – ReggaeDoors @ 6PM – Show Starts @ 7PMPresale – $25 Door – $35The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/kbong-johnny-cosmic/">KBong & Johnny Cosmic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Let’s Paint Your Pet! Tea & Art Lounge

Join us at the Tea & Art Lounge for a fun paint night! Email your pet photo ahead of time and we will have your canvas prepared for you. This is a creative class open to all experience levels.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/lets-paint-your-pet-tea-art-lounge-2/">Let’s Paint Your Pet! Tea & Art Lounge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

TOTO

Over the past decade, TOTO has had a major renaissance in popularity like few bands at this point in their career. No individual statistic exhibits this more than achieving the milestone of over 3.4 billion streams at Spotify alone. Amongst the most listened to recordings, “Africa” accounts for over one billion streams. The song was recertified by the RIAA 8X Platinum.Individually and collectively, the band’s family tree can be heard on an astonishing 5,000 albums that together amass a sales his

Sunriver Music Festival Classical Concert III

The third Classical Concert opens with a deeply moving multimedia work about Einstein’s inner world and relationships, written by Kevin Puts and featuring the return of bass-baritone Timothy Jones. Einstein was a string player himself, so we’re thrilled to present Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 with nine soloists from the Festival Orchestra. Einstein had no greater admiration or love for an artist than he did for Mozart, so the program closes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, one of the final th

Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Karaoke in the PubTuesday Nights7 PM – Late 21+$3 OFF ALL DRINKS! Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke/2026-08-18/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Whitney w/ Nicholas Allbrook (of Pond)

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Whitney w/ Nicholas Allbrook (of Pond)Tuesday, August 18th 2026outside in the CourtyardGenre – Indie Rock / PopDoors @ 6PM – Show Starts @ 7PMPresale – $25 Door – $35The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/whitney-w-nicholas-allbrook-of-pond/">Whitney w/ Nicholas Allbrook (of Pond)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Updates on Oregon wildfires: Grasshopper Fire nearly 50% contained

Oregon has had hundreds of fires break out so far this year. Here's the latest on each major fire.

Little Artists: Sunflower Painting

Join Miss Alyssa for a Creative Painting ExperienceDrop your kids off to explore their artistic side as we paint beautiful sunflowers using acrylic paint! This engaging session will guide them through the process of creating stunning sunflower artwork.What to ExpectStep-by-step instruction from Miss AlyssaAll materials provided, including acrylic paints and canvasesA relaxing and fun atmosphere for all skill levelsJoin Miss Alyssa as we paint beautiful sunflowers with acrylic paint!The post Litt

Perseids Meteor Shower Canoe Tours | Wanderlust Tours

Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon in a new phase and below the horizon, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine!Naturalist Guided Experience:We will journey up to the high elevation lakes in the Cascade Mountains. As the last of the sun’s light disappears behind the mighty Cascades, we will push out into the water. Shortly after hitting the water, the Perseids will be

Let’s Paint Your Pet! Manzanita Winery

Join us at the Manzanita Winery for a fun paint night! Email your pet photo ahead of time and we will have your canvas prepared for you. This is a creative class open to all experience levels.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/lets-paint-your-pet-manzanita-winery-2/">Let’s Paint Your Pet! Manzanita Winery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

The Play that Goes Wrong

Meadow Sky Productions is so excited to present The Play That Goes Wrong to Central Oregon this summer! This fast-paced, genius, hilarious, slapstick comedy farce is a phenomenal show that offers enjoyment for all ages. We can’t wait to see you at the theater August 7th-16th! -David Purkey, DirectorWritten byJonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields“Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are q

Winnie-the-Pooh

With this classic, heartwarming production, BEAT joins audiences around the world in celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and all their beloved friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Filled with friendship, adventure, imagination, and plenty of honey-filled fun, this charming youth production brings A.A. Milne’s timeless characters to life through the creativity, energy, and talent of young performers. Join us as Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and friends embark on whimsical adventur

Trivia!

Gather your team and join us for this friendly battle of the minds hosted by Useless Knowledge Bowl.Free to play & prizes to win! Check out our Mimosa menu!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/trivia/2026-08-16/">Trivia!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

THREADS N’ TUNES

Your Sunday plans are officially handled. Grab your friends and meet us at Threads N’ Tunes for an afternoon of vintage finds, good beats, coffee, cold beer, and community.Sunday, August 16 | 11AM–4PM DJ Timothy Bee spinning 11AM–3PM UPP Liquids — 550 SW Industrial WayCome shop, sip, hang out, and make a Sunday of it. The post THREADS N’ TUNES appeared first on Visit Bend.

Sisters Farmers Market

Join us for Sisters Farmers Market, a vibrant community gathering in the heart of downtown Sisters. Featuring over 45 local vendors every Sunday, the market offers fresh, local produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, baked goods, handmade goods, and specialty foods from our community of local farmers, food producers, and artisans. Join Sisters Farmers Market’s Power of Produce (POP) Club open to kids 14 and under for free, weekly educational activities plus $5 to spend on fruits and veggies a

Little Rollers

Little Rollers is a youth-focused biking event for children ages 3–9. It takes place on the Strider Course and the Little Pine chairlift and trail system, offering age-appropriate experiences that introduce young riders to mountain biking in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. Registered riders will receive a custom YETI Tumbler, while supplies last.The post Little Rollers appeared first on Visit Bend.

1952 Classic 'Bend of the River', Starring James Stewart, Named One of the Greatest Westerns of All Time

A 1952 classic starring legendary actor James Stewart was named one of the greatest Western movies of all time.