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Bend Institute of Comedy : IMPROV SHOWCASE 500

Get ready for a night of big laughs and unpredictable comedy at the Bend Institute of Comedy’s IMPROV SHOWCASE 500!Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 PM at Open Space Studios in Bend for an evening of fast-paced improv, hilarious characters, and completely unscripted comedy. Featuring some of Central Oregon’s funniest improvisers, every scene is made up on the spot, meaning no two shows are ever the same.Real funny. No filter.Tickets are available now at BENDIMPROV.COM.Date: Satur

Comedy Competition – So You Think You Got Jokes

Bend’s longest-running and most unpredictable comedy show is BACK and this time, the audience is in control.Join Beertown Comedy at Silver Moon Brewing for an audience powered comedy competition built on stand up, spontaneity, and beautifully controlled chaos.Round 1: The Showcase, where four comedians each perform their sharpest prepared material and try to win over the room.Round 2: The Improv Gauntlet. When you arrive, you’ll have a chance to write down topics, hot takes, weird ideas, or ridi

Shamanic Drum Journey with Kelly Nie

Ready to dive deep into your inner world? Join us for an in-person Group Shamanic Journey led by the amazing Kelly Nie. Experience powerful guidance, connect with your spirit, and explore mystical realms together in a supportive setting. Whether you’re new or experienced, this journey is all about healing, discovery, and transformation. Don’t miss out on this unique adventure!The post Shamanic Drum Journey with Kelly Nie appeared first on Visit Bend.

Live at the Vineyard: High Street Band Spring Fling

Come enjoy this non-stop dance party featuring all the dance hits from Kool & the Gang… Whitney Houston…Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire and more!…PACKS the Dance Floor and will leave you “Staying Alive!”Come and be ready to dance the night away!!!!Chairs and Tables provided for you. Wood fired, hand crafted pizzas, Award Winning Wine by the bottle, beer on tap, salad and dessert all available for purchase.If you haven’t been to the vineyard

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver will be held 3 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at SHARC in Sunriver. Immerse yourself in a unique experience featuring wine, art, food, and camaraderie. Your all-inclusive ticket includes tastings from 10 premier Oregon wineries, a catered meal, decadent desserts, live auction, artists’ demonstrations and our famous wine wall.Your participation helps the Sunriver Women’s Club fund our philanthropy grants.All attendees must be at least 21 years of

Macrame Workshop

Join us for a crafty afternoon!This workshop is beginner friendly and teaches you how to create a macrame plant holder that can accommodate a plant up to 6 inches.Choose your color! Natural, grey, caramel, or lavender. Must submit color selection at least 24 hours ahead of the workshop.Included with your ticket: All materials, a step-by-step instruction guide to take home, your completed plant hanger, and a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or sangria.The post Macrame Workshop appeared first on

Forest Bathing: A Gentle Nervous System Reset

Forest bathing is a guided nature experience that blends mindfulness and connection with the natural world. It helps quiet the mental chatter and brings your attention into the present moment through your senses. By slowing down and tuning in, your body naturally shifts into a relaxed, restorative state, reducing stress and supporting overall well-being. More than just time outdoors, forest bathing is about building a meaningful, reciprocal relationship with nature, helping you feel grounded, co

Champagne Celebration at Viaggio Wine Merchant

Our monthly weekend-long celebration of the finer things in life! Enjoy a curated flight of 3 gorgeous Champagnes along with additional by-the-glass bubbles and a food menu to accompany. (Caviar, anyone?) Bring a friend and make the most of our outdoor patio and cool indoor seating. Discounts on retail bottle purchases too.The post Champagne Celebration at Viaggio Wine Merchant appeared first on Visit Bend.

Camping Fun; Forest Sculpture Class for Kids

Drop your kids off for 45 minutes of creative fun with Ms Alyssa as they make forest sculptures. Perfect for your elementary aged student. Five and up.Bug Sculpture Workshop (Kids Drop-Off Class) Let your child’s imagination take flight in this fun, hands-on Forest Sculpture Workshop with Ms. Alyssa! During this 45-minute drop-off class, kids will design and create their own unique forest culptures using a variety of playful materials and techniques.Perfect for elementary-aged students, this cla

Bend Summer Festival

Kick off the summer with this classic Bend street festival downtown. Enjoy cooler temps with the new dates for Summerfest! Enjoy three days of live music, fine arts, tasty treats, kids events, beer and wine, unique artisan and gourmet food booths and so much more!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bend-summer-festival/2026-05-30/">Bend Summer Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

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

Tumalo Creek PaddleFest

Kick off the summer paddling season with Tumalo Creek. Our back lawn will be bumping all day long with free demos, clinics and live music. Check out the latest and greatest gear, meet other local paddlers, and celebrate the season and the river!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/tumalo-creek-paddlefest/">Tumalo Creek PaddleFest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Beaver State Comic Con 2026

Beaver State Comic Con is a family-friendly pop culture and comic convention held annually at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, celebrating fandom communities and everything from comics and anime to movies, TV, and beyond.The event features celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, games, local artists, a wide array of vendors, comics, toys, collectibles, games, cosplay, and much more, making it a must-attend for fans of all genres.The post Beaver State Comic Con 2026 appear

2026 Sunriver Saturday Market

The fourth annual Sunriver Saturday Market celebrates local entrepreneurs who handcraft items ranging from candles to coffee mugs, create stunning artwork and grow or make food items.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/2026-sunriver-saturday-market/2026-05-30/">2026 Sunriver Saturday Market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Live at the Vineyard: The Junebugs

Coming to Faith Hope & Charity for the first time…..Come fall in love with The Junebugs!Imagine if Neil Young and Janis Joplin had three love children, and those children grew up to like folk, rock and hip hop. The Junebugs combine high-energy pop and rock with Pacific Northwest folksy goodness to create a genre-bending sound where you can kick up your heels.The Junebugs originated on the Vancouver, BC circuit before moving back home to Portland, OR. There, guitarist Moses Barrett pick

Decode Your Dreams: An Interactive Workshop

Unlock the wisdom of your subconscious. Moving beyond simple definitions, we use a French-inspired approach to decode the unique symbols of your inner world. Learn to listen to your “antenna,” identify blind spots, and transform nightly messages into active personal growth and meaningful synchronicities. Please bring a dream to share. Limited to 12 participants.The post Decode Your Dreams: An Interactive Workshop appeared first on Visit Bend.

Bend Summer Festival

Kick off the summer with this classic Bend street festival downtown. Enjoy cooler temps with the new dates for Summerfest! Enjoy three days of live music, fine arts, tasty treats, kids events, beer and wine, unique artisan and gourmet food booths and so much more!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bend-summer-festival/2026-05-29/">Bend Summer Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Champagne Celebration at Viaggio Wine Merchant

EcoNidra: Where Yoga Nidra Meets Nature Connection

EcoNidra is a gentle and restorative meditation-like practice that guides us back into connection with ourselves and the earth. It is a blend of the ancient practice of yoga nidra and forest bathing.Like yoga nidra, you lie down in a comfortable position and follow the voice of a guide. During the session, you bring your attention to your breath, various sensations, and different parts of your body, helping you enter a state between wakefulness and sleep. Then you are taken on a journey through

Live at the Vineyard: The Substitutes Duo

Rock the Night Away with a duo from the Substitutes at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards!Get ready for a night of classic rock with Don and Sean from The Substitutes—These rock veterans have been defending your right to rock for over two decades, delivering 100% organic, USDA Prime, gluten-free, range-fed rock and roll—no additives, no fillers, just pure, unfiltered music!Classic Rock duo Done Right! Dox Hoxie and Shawn Huff will bring an setlist packed with legendary rock hits. Not too heavy,