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Black Label Society

Zakk Wylde will tell you that everything Black Label Society begins and ends with the riff.For more than 25 years, Black Label Society has stood as one of heavy metal music’s most unshakeable pillars, delivering album after album of blues-soaked grooves, hard-hitting riffs, and soul-baring ballads. “Engines of Demolition” makes no exception to the steady rule of unrelenting commitment to pure, uncompromising, hard rock.In 2022, Wylde was invited to honor his fallen brothers, the late great Dimeb

First Fridays at Pine & Prism: The Liminal Library

The Liminal Library is our ever-changing gathering of local artists, makers, readers, intuitives and curious humans. Each month brings a different mix of tarot, aura photography, art, pop-ups and other offerings to explore.Find us upstairs on the second floor during Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk. Come wander, connect, discover something new and stay awhile.The Liminal Library is free to attend, with individual offerings and goods available at a range of prices. Follow along on Instagram

Field Trip After Hours

Join the Youth Nature Access Fund partners for a family-friendly fundraiser featuring hands-on nature activities, food, raffles, and more.Help our community raise funds for nature-based field trips and program scholarships for kids across Central Oregon! Take part in hands-on activities like stream studies, volcano demonstrations, and nature journaling, while learning about the Youth Nature Access Fund.This event is open to all ages to come and experience how field trips can enhance education an

First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District

First Friday Art Walk in the Old Mill District is where art meets whimsy, with a touch of wine, snacks and good company.On the first Friday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m., the Old Mill District and participating shops and restaurants open their doors for an afternoon of wine samples courtesy of Va Piano Vineyards Wine & Champagne Bar, light snacks, shopping and pop-ups featuring local and regional artists.If you love meeting new people, sharing stories, shopping local and discovering new art

First Friday Oyster Night at Viaggio Wine Merchant

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 at Viaggio Wine Merchant appeared first

Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection

The Deschutes Historical Museum is pleased to announce the return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection. This unique escape room experience is based on a real local history mystery; this fan favorite fundraiser runs throughout October on Fridays and Saturdays October 2-October 31.As a team you will explore a story-themed room, uncover clues and solve a series of puzzles leading to the solution and your escape. The catch? You only have 60 minutes to solve the mystery, s

Art for Lunch: Charcoal

Join Sarah from Lets Paint for a short and fun art class. All materials included. Each day is a different class.Take a break from your busy day and unleash your creativity with Sarah from Let’s Paint! Our lunchtime art class offers a fun and relaxing way to express yourself through art.What to Expect:Every week features a different theme, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience each time.All supplies are included, so just bring your enthusiasm!Open to all experience levels – whether you&#

Kids Advanced Art: Drawing

Welcome to Advanced Art, where creativity knows no bounds! This class is designed for young artists aged 9 through teens who are eager to explore and expand their artistic skills.Course Highlights:Diverse Techniques: Learn a variety of advanced techniques.Tool Exploration: Get hands-on experience with different art tools and materials to discover what works best for your unique style.Who Should Join:This class is perfect for students who have a passion for art and a desire to deepen their knowle

The Patch with a View

The Patch with a View runs September 26 – November 1 during our normal business hours:Monday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PMSunday: 10 AM–3 PMBring the whole family out to The Patch with a view and enjoy our incredible view of the Cascades while you hunt for your perfect pumpkin! Enjoy your favorite fall activities with a hay maze and goats to visit! We’ll have carving pumpkins and a nice selection of specialty pumpkins too. Also find our in house made fall planters, mums, ornamental cabbage and kale

Terrebonne Grange Flea Market & Crafts

Fall Flea Market & Crafts. Tons of flea market finds, seasonal decor, vintage pieces, antiques, crafts, baked goods, jewelry, toys, tools, alpaca gifts, furniture and wood creations. Something for everyone.Friday-Saturday October 2nd & 3rd at the Terrebonne Grange-8286 11th St. downtown TerrebonneHours: 9-4 each day. Free admission.The post Terrebonne Grange Flea Market & Crafts appeared first on Visit Bend.

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Where horse meets cow… and instinct takes over.The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event rides into Redmond September 1st through 13th at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.Experience one of the West’s premier cutting horse competitions as elite Open, Non-Pro, Amateur, and Youth riders compete for over $680,000 in payouts and prizes. Cutting is one of the most exciting western equine sports, where horse and rider work together to separate a single cow from the herd

Savoring the Sojourn, Shannon Ables Author Event

Join Shannon Ables, author of Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life: A Modern Woman’s Guide, Living The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and Discovering Your Best Self, and The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment, to celebrate her new book, Savoring the Sojourn Contentment through the Seasons as You Unearth Your Masterpiece, on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30pm.The art of savoring along the journey of creating a masterpiece.A significant component

Candle-lit Yoga and Sound Bath at Hanai

Immerse yourself in an evening of deep relaxation and renewal with 75 min candle-lit slow flow Yoga and Sound Bath. A gentle, flowing yoga sequence (30min) followed by 45min sound bath. Enjoy the soothing harmonic sounds of crystal singing bowls – every other Thursday evening, October through December.The post Candle-lit Yoga and Sound Bath at Hanai appeared first on Visit Bend.

Doc Monos Live at Mountain Burger

<p>Doc Monos at Mountain Burger for Thursday Night Live! Great music, food & company!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/doc-monos-live-at-mountain-burger/">Doc Monos Live at Mountain Burger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Woman walks world journey: Angela Maxwell treks 20,000 miles in 6½ years; returns to Bend changed

Angela Maxwell set out on an extraordinary six and a half year quest to walk around the globe, departing from Bend, Oregon.

Little Artists: Painting

Big creativity starts with little artists! Little Artists: Painters is a fun, welcoming, hands-on painting class designed to help young artists explore their creativity while building confidence and learning new skills. What We’ll DoEach class features a new painting project designed specifically for young artists. Children will learn age-appropriate painting techniques, explore color and composition, and have plenty of room to make the artwork their own.We believe there is no “wrong

Paint & Sip Lazy Z Ranch with HDFFA

Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance for a relaxed evening of painting and wine at Lazy Z Ranch Wines with artist Sally MacAllister. This event is part of Accessibility Week on the High Desert Food Trail and open to everyone. To learn more, visit https://hdffa.org/hdft.We’ll be painting what we see, the view from the Lazy Z tasting room, but imagining it at sunset: the orange sky, the purple Sisters, the green meadow inviting you into your painting. Sally will demonstrate how to simpl

Little Artists: Clay Creations

Clay Creations with Ms. Alyssa Let your child’s imagination take shape in Clay Creations with Ms. Alyssa! Designed for kids ages 5–10, this weekly class is all about creating, exploring, and having fun with air-dry clay.Each week, young artists will sculpt a brand-new project. From adorable animals and magical creatures to miniature foods, seasonal decorations, and imaginative masterpieces. Along the way, they’ll build fine motor skills, spark creativity, and gain confidence as they

Yoga Wall Class

Explore dynamic mat sequences followed by a transition to the Yoga Wall, utilizing props for inversions, proper alignment, and deeper yoga poses. The Yoga Wall relieves back and neck tension through spinal decompression, elongates, and realigns the pelvis, providing a truly amazing experience. Enhance strength, stamina, and flexibility while strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection. All levels are welcome!The post Yoga Wall Class appeared first on Visit Bend.