Bend, Oregon local news and events - BendWeekly.com

Santa’s Elf at The Monkless Brasserie

Winter’s crisp air is here, the lights are twinkling, and a little North Pole magic is heading to The Monkless Brasserie. Gather the family, step inside our warm, festive space, and enjoy lunch surrounded by the glow of holiday decorations & the spirit of the season.Rumor has it that one of Santa’s very own elves will be slipping away from the workshop to pay us a special visit. She’ll arrive at noon, eager to say hello, share some cheer, and listen closely to what each kid hopes to find und

Artist Talk – Jennifer Rabin

Join us for an artist talk with Jennifer RabinJennifer Rabin is a mixed-media sculptor who works with objects that have been discarded and forgotten, having outlived their intended purpose. She finds them in junkyards, along train tracks, piled high in dumping sites, and scattered across remote trails. These objects mirror the structures in our lives—our bodies, our families, our social fabric—that have broken down so badly that we no longer know what to do with them. They embody the artist&#821

Ruffwear Spring Warehouse Sale

Ruffwear’s Spring Warehouse SaleJoin us for two days of tail-wagging deals, sunshine and community connections as we clear out discontinued gear, lightly blemished seconds, and returns at rebarkable prices!Dates & TimesFriday, May 1: 11 AM – 4 PMSaturday, May 2: 11 AM – 4 PMAdoptionsThe Humane Society of Central Oregon will be on-site with adoptable pups ready to blossom in new forever homes. Ruffwear is covering adoption fees and gifting each adopted dog a RAD adoption kit!Event DetailsBYOB

Kids: Flower Multimedia for Mom

Perfect for 8 to 12 year olds. Kids will love this multimedia class combining painting and synthetic flowers. A Mother Day gift to treasure forever.About the eventKids Class: Multimedia Masterpieces for MomJoin us for a creative and fun-filled class where kids will have the opportunity to create stunning multimedia masterpieces dedicated to their moms! This engaging workshop will allow children to express their love and appreciation through art.Perfect for 8 thru 12 year olds (or older).Class Ac

Qigong & Meditation

Spend an hour and 15 minutes practicing unique qigong routines including movements from Ba Duan Jin, Animal qigong and Heaven & Earth. Before returning to the day we will engage in a walking and sitting meditation. The routines are slow and light. Each movement has modifications if one is restricted. Some movements also have challenges for those who need them. Sitting meditation is at the end of class and will be a tension release, smiling or layer release meditation with very subtle to no m

Ignite Your Inner Fire: a Chakradance™ Journey

This journey is inspired by the Solar Plexus Chakra, which governs confidence, personal power, and inner strength.Have you been second-guessing yourself, shrinking, or struggling to trust your own instincts? This class is for the person who knows what they want but keeps talking themselves out of it.There are seasons where your inner voice feels steady and clear.And others where it gets harder to trust. If you’ve been going back and forth, questioning your decisions, or holding yourself back, On

Kids: Flower Multimedia for Mom (younger)

Perfect for 5 to 10 year olds. Kids will love this multimedia class combining painting and synthetic flowers. A Mother Day gift to treasure forever.About the eventKids Class: Multimedia Masterpieces for MomJoin us for a creative and fun-filled class where kids will have the opportunity to create stunning multimedia masterpieces dedicated to their moms! This engaging workshop will allow children to express their love and appreciation through art.Perfect for 5 thru 10 years old. This is a fast-pac

Ceramic Seconds on 2nd Sale

Come shop our perfectly imperfect seconds at steep discounts! Find one-of-a-kind pieces that may have small imperfections or they simply didn’t come out as the maker intended. A selection of the pottery will go towards funding our Camp Clay Scholarship!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/ceramic-seconds-on-2nd-sale-2/">Ceramic Seconds on 2nd Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

Cinco de Mayo weekend starts HERE We’re taking over The Capitol on Friday, May 1st for a full-on Latin party experience.9 PM – LATE: 3 DJs. One dance floor. Puro fuego DJ Solo DJ Luna DJ PandaExpect nothing but reggaeton, Latin hits, and nonstop dance floor energy all night long.Grab your crew, bring the vibes, and let’s celebrate the way we know best The Capitol190 NW Oregon Ave.Bend, OR 9770321+ | No Cover..Sponsored by: Vintage House 81 – Instagram: @Vintage_House81The post CINCO

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

“Bend’s Biggest Party” From Dave Malloy comes an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Fresh off Broadway, The Greenhouse stages this lofty and immersive production! Come join the drama and wonderful music with 11 actors, 8 pit members, and all the delectible storytelling.The post Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 appeared first on Visit Bend.

Immersive Breathwork & Sound Healing

Reset your nervous system, clear stress, and open your heart through an immersive breathwork journey led by expert facilitator Brighton Loughlin. With personal headphones, eye masks, and powerful breathwork, this session helps you reconnect you to yourself and finishes with a grounding gong and crystal bowl sound healing.The post Immersive Breathwork & Sound Healing appeared first on Visit Bend.

First Fridays – Bellydancing

Join us at our evening venue, Papillon, for dinner and a show! The lovely ladies at Lost and Found Bellydancing will be joining us on First Fridays! No cover. Make a reservation on our website portal – the two shows will start at approx 6:15pm and 7:30pm – please plan to be seated prior to those times.The post First Fridays – Bellydancing appeared first on Visit Bend.

Watercolor Flowers with Victoria

Watercolor Painting Class with Victoria GobelJoin us for a delightful watercolor painting class where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor flowers in a vase. This class is perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.What You Will LearnBasic watercolor techniques, Color mixing and blending, How to sketch floral compositions, Creating depth and dimension in your artworkClass DetailsInstructor: Victoria GobelDuration: 2 hoursMaterials Needed: all materials are pr

Two New Exhibitions Open at Scalehouse Gallery

Jennifer Rabin: HomeThis exhibition explores repair, resilience, and transformation through sculpture made from discarded materials such as rusted metal, weathered concrete, and found objects. Jennifer Rabin reimagines these fragments as shelters—structures that hold memory, injury, and renewal. Through plant and animal fibers and needle-felting techniques, the work reflects on how broken systems and bodies can be reassembled in new, adaptive ways.Exhibition Dates: May 1–May 29, 2026Opening Rece

Moonlight Dinner Series

Join us for an unforgettable fusion of high-altitude adventure and refined Cascadian cuisine. The Moonlight Dinner Series at Pine Marten Lodge offers a rare opportunity to experience Mt. Bachelor after dark, suspended between the stars and the snow.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/moonlight-dinner-series-2/">Moonlight Dinner Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

First Friday Oyster Night

Viaggio Wine Merchant’s monthly celebration of super-fresh oysters from Washington’s Hama Hama Oyster Company accompanied by an incredible roster of perfectly paired wines, Champagne, craft beer, and European-style small plates and nibbles. Come early for the best seats and selection and find out why this party is the talk of the town each month! Shucking starts at 3pm till they’re gone. Bend’s best move for First Friday.The post First Friday Oyster Night appeared first on Visit Bend.

Contemporary Realist Artist David Kreitzer Gallery

Kreitzer paints meditative and stunning images of peace and beauty in the style of the old masters-initially on contract with Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco in the 1960’s, David has also been represented by galleries in New York, Carmel, Seattle, San Francisco, Scottsdale and Los Angeles, and his collectors include Michael Douglas, the Howard Ahmansons, and Ray Bradbury.Text:805-234-2048The post Contemporary Realist Artist David Kreitzer Gallery appeared first on Visit Bend.

Ruffwear Spring Warehouse Sale

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

Beltane Wiches & Wine Tarot Painting Workshop

Embrace the magic of The Empress with an evening of creativity, intuition, and a celebration of Spring.Grab your girls and join artist Michelle Schultz for Witches & Wine, a painting experience where you’ll design and paint your very own tarot card. Whether you’re inspired by classic tarot imagery or wish to channel your personal symbolism, Michelle will guide you through the process of bringing your card to life with paint, intuition, and imagination. What’s included:Step-by-step guidance i