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Sunriver Music Festival Opening Night Classical Concert

The Festival season opens with variations on America the Beautiful by one of today’s foremost composers, Joan Tower, in her GRAMMY-winning work, Made in America. Tower says that Beethoven is one of her biggest compositional influences, so his exquisite Piano Concerto No. 4 will be performed by GRAMMY-winner Michelle Cann. The evening closes with Haydn’s masterful 101st Symphony, also known as “The Clock.”The post Sunriver Music Festival Opening Night Classical Concert appeared first on Visit Ben

Beginner’s Book Making

Join Alyssa for Book-Making Fun!In this exciting workshop, we will explore the art of book-making. Participants will learn:Methods for Binding BooksCreative ways to decorate and personalize each bookBring your imagination, and let’s get started on creating unique books that reflect your individual style!The post Beginner’s Book Making appeared first on Visit Bend.

Moonlit Forest Painting

Join us for a captivating watercolor lesson suitable for all skill levels! In this session, you will learn how to create a stunning nighttime forest scene using deep tones. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this lesson will guide you through the process of bringing a magical forest to life with watercolor paints.Sign Up Today!Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and create. Sign up now to reserve your spot!The post Moonlit Forest Painting appeared first on Visit B

Little Artists: Watercolor Painting

Join Miss Alyssa as we dive into watercolor painting.Gently guided, creative freedom fully encouraged!We will learn how to mix colors, layer, and create beautiful paintings.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/little-artists-watercolor-painting/">Little Artists: Watercolor Painting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

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

Nick Shoulders w/ Dylan Earl

Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Nick Shoulders – Apocalypse, Never! Tourwith Dylan EarlSunday, August 9th 2026Outside in the Volcanic CourtyardGenre – Outlaw Country / FolkDoors @ 6PM – Show Starts @ 7PMPresale – $20 Door – $30The post Nick Shoulders w/ Dylan Earl appeared first on Visit Bend.

GAVIN ADCOCK

Tickets now on sale. Available online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District.Chair rentals for General Admission tickets available while supplies last.If you think you’ll want a chair at the show, we recommend securing your rental at the time of ticket purchase.Note: chair set up location may be designated on show night.Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as “one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former

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

Bend Moonlight Market: SOLUNA

Bend Moonlight Market presents SOLUNA — our very first 2-day market experience! Saturday, August 8 | 4–11 PM Sunday, August 9 | 12–8 PMAt @silvermoonbrewingJoin us for two days of amazing vendors, great food, live entertainment, and all the good vibes you’ve come to expect from Bend Moonlight Market. Get ready to shop, connect, celebrate, and party under the summer sky! Free to attend All ages welcomeSee you cool kids there The post Bend Moonlight Market: SOLUNA appeared first on Visit Bend.

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/2026-08-09/">Trivia!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Market

An entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market for ages 7–17 where young entrepreneurs sell handmade artwork, crafts, food, toys, jewelry, and more. Real-world experience that sparks creativity, builds confidence, and teaches business and life skills — all while having a blast!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/kids-entrepreneur-market-4/">Kids’ Entrepreneur Market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

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

WATKINS GLEN & MFG – TEDESCHI TRUCKS HAYHO AFTERPARTY

Parallel 44 Presents WATKINS GLEN (Dead/Allmans/Band/Feat Tribute) & MFG (Jazz/Funk) for a Tedeschi Trucks Band HayHo AfterParty at Volcanic Theatre on Saturday, August 8, 2026. At the same after party last Summer, we were blessed by both Derek & Susan from TTB attending and Kebbi & Isaac from TTB sitting in as well. Both bands will feature special guest appearances. These bands and this show are going to special and are not to be missed. Doors 9:30pm. Show kicks off around 10pm and

Perseids Meteor Shower Canoe Tours | Wanderlust Tours

Only Yesterday – A Softer Side of the 70’s: a Tribute to Carpenters, Anne Murray, and more

Only Yesterday: The Softer Side of the ’70sOnly Yesterday celebrates the gentler soundtrack of the decade, the music that filled living rooms, kitchen radios, and wood-paneled station wagons. Think Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, and Linda Ronstadt.Amy Daves honors these songs without imitation. Her rich, emotionally grounded voice has earned a devoted Pacific Northwest following, and backed by a tight ensemble of seasoned musicians, she creates an experience that feels less like a concert and mor

The Play that Goes Wrong

Perseids Meteor Shower Stargazing at Fort Rock | Wanderlust Tours

Adventure: Join us for a night of meteor shower magic in the Oregon Outback. Our Perseids Meteor Shower tour will take us to Fort Rock, an ancient volcanic tuff ring that rises out of the flatness of the high desert. Lying just on the edge of the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! The astronomical forecast for each night indicates we will have good visibility of the meteor shower during our time at Fort Ro

FivePine-Destinations Dinner Series

FivePine Destinations Dinner Series. We’ve partnered with local farms and ranches to bring you Central Oregon’s freshest ingredients, prepared by our in house chef and served creekside at the Elda Teresa Event Center. Each week of the series, you’ll journey through Lebanon, Italy, India and the Mediterranean while enjoying good company in a beautiful setting.Benefiting Seed To Table, this community event features ingredients and provisions sourced locally from Seed to Table, Mahonia Gardens and

Art & Farm Life

Spend an unforgettable summer evening on Boundless Farmstead, in collaboration with the Open Arts Center, where local food, art, music, and community come together in a beautiful rural setting. Stroll through the fields with a refreshing handcrafted cocktail in hand, enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided farm tour with farmers David & Megan Kellner-Rode, and discover the stories of the people growing food in our region.Throughout the evening, relax to live music while browsing a featured collecti