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Firkin Friday at The Monkless Brasserie

Join us at The Monkless Brasserie for Firkin Friday! Once a month, our masterful Brewers concoct innovative & enticing cask ales designed exclusively for The Brasserie. These unique brews are carefully poured straight out of our stainless steel cask, offering our guests a rare and delightful experience.Be sure to visit us on Firkin Friday & savor these limited batches; they are highly sought after and typically disappear within the day. Don’t miss this chance to delight your palate

A Shift in Thinking

Reading anything good lately? Michelle Nijhuis—frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in the Age of Extinction—will highlight 20 influential environmental books that will shift your thinking.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/a-shift-in-thinking/">A Shift in Thinking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Wine Workshop Series: Sonoma – Infinite Possibilities

Join Regional Wine Educator Dan Walsh as we taste through Sonoma!Exploring how the the vast array of soil types and micro climates in Sonoma provides an ideal growing environment for nearly all varietals.Class price refunded with 2 bottle purchaseCome before or stay after for dinner at Flights!The post Wine Workshop Series: Sonoma – Infinite Possibilities appeared first on Visit Bend.

Fight the Hand That Feeds: Histories of Authoritarian Policy and Aesthetic Taste

What happens when governmental regimes dictate aesthetic taste and remove support for the arts? Historical parallels to the present condition of crisis in America will open a view to the cultural consequences we can expect, as well as the forms of resistance that have best served the arts in the past.Refreshments served.The post Fight the Hand That Feeds: Histories of Authoritarian Policy and Aesthetic Taste appeared first on Visit Bend.

Sweet Escape Comedy

We are all having to be tough cookies these days. We are pudding together a comedy night for a sweet escape. These beefcakes will be throwing their sugar and spice to make your night a little sweeter. This show being hosted by Bend’s 2025 Platinum Entertainer is the icing on this already perfect cake. We are ready to dough-light you with jokes. Donut miss this. Strong content expected. 21+The post Sweet Escape Comedy appeared first on Visit Bend.

Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip

Wander into the woods — one brushstroke at a time. Escape into the peaceful beauty of golden aspens and winding trails at this guided Paint & Sip event.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/aspen-pathway-paint-sip/">Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Kids Art With a Splash of Science

Calling all young artists! Join us for a fun-filled painting class where creativity runs wild and masterpieces are made.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/kids-art-with-a-splash-of-science-4/">Kids Art With a Splash of Science</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

24th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade

Central Oregon Veterans Outreach is pleased to invite you to The 24th Annual Veterans Day Parade “Service to Nation and Community” With Grand Marshal: Robert Landers USMC Vietnam Veteran Downtown Bend Tuesday November 11, 2025 11AMThe post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/24th-annual-bend-veterans-day-parade/">24th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Party People Dinner with Brie Larson & Chef Courtney McBroom at Hawkeye & Huckleberry

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge is hosting Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson, for her Party People cookbook tour, in collaboration with Courtney McBroom (former Milk Bar culinary director).EACH TICKET INCLUDES:ONE SIGNED COPY OF PARTY PEOPLEA WELCOME COCKTAILA 4-COURSE PARTY PEOPLE-INSPIRED DINNER (featuring 10 recipes)MEET & GREET MOMENTSPLUS A FEW FUN SURPRISES ALONG THE WAY!Chef Carlos Anthony will serve a four-course menu inspired by Party People, featuring bold flavors, family-style

Lexis Shardé Live at The Barrel Room

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, storytelling, and musical comedy with Lexis Shardé — a sharp-witted performer whose humor is equal parts clever, real, and refreshingly relatable.Lexis has been performing for over a decade, blending stand-up, improv, and parody into an experience that’s as dynamic as it is entertaining. A comedian and filmmaker, she’s appeared on CBS alongside Iliza Shlesinger, studied improv and sketch comedy at the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Ang

Live at the Vineyard: Lilli Worona & Mike Biggers

Mike Biggers of Anvil Blasters and Lilli Worona of Dry Canyon Stampede are two well known Folk/Americana musicians on the central Oregon music scene. This concert they will join up for a dynamic singer/songwriter duo.Both write original music that is light hearted, inspiring and fun. Come on out for a night of lilting harmonies, sweet guitar picking and beautiful fiddle playing.Tables and chairs provided for you in our cozy tasting room. Our sunsets are amazing and still plenty of time to share

Beetlejuice JR

This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-11-08/2/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off

Join us for a fun, delicious fall fundraiser this November 8! The event will support Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center.With entry, guests will get to sample and vote on their favorite chilis, soups, and sides within five categories.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/2nd-annual-get-wild-chili-cook-off/">2nd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Create a Beautiful Succulent Pumpkin at the Vineyard

Harvest is done and Fall is definitely here! Come join us for a fun Succulent Pumpkin Workshop!The workshop will walk you through the process of selecting your succulents, and how to place and secure them into your pumpkin. Your final pumpkin will be a beautiful gift or centerpiece for your Fall table setting. After the pumpkin is ready to compost, you will pull your succulents and place them into your indoor or outdoor garden to continue growing and multiplying.Bring your girl friends or neighb

Beetlejuice JR

This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-11-08/1/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Annual Chili Feed and Raffle

The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free during the event. Featuring “Millie’s Chili” and assorted pie flavors for dessert.In addition to lunch, tickets for this year’s raffle are also available with a chance to win gift baskets, selected from local and historic businesses, including The Old Mill District, Newport

The First Freeze

THE CHALLENGEConquer the infamous Pilot Butte with a twist: every lap must be faster than the one before it.Push too hard at the beginning, and you’ll find yourself unable to beat your time on subsequent laps—resulting in disqualification and a spot on the sidelines. Only those with ice in their veins will prevail. The road will be closed to cars but races are required to follow all rules of the road.THE CATEGORIESBike: 6 laps of pure strategyTeam Bike: 6 laps with up to 6 racersRun : 3 la

Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop

The Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop is back in action this fall!Get snow-season ready with speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to snow science and human factors. Presentations will benefit all experience levels and attendees will gain new tools and knowledge beneficial to traveling safely and having fun in the backcountry.This year’s Bend SAW is presented by the American Avalanche Association! Along wi

Bend Comedy November Showcase at UPP

Bend Comedy is back with another unforgettable night of laughter! Join us Friday, November 7 for a showcase featuring some of the most exciting comedians in the Northwest.– Headliner –JULIA CORRALJulia Corral is a Latina comic from Portland, OR. She has been described as the friendliest-caustic person you will ever meet. The Alt Weekly papers have named her Funniest 5 comics (WW) and Undisputed Genius of Comedy (Portland Mercury). She has performed at High Plains,Limestone, All Jane

HDCM Concert Series: QUATUOR AGATE

High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues with Quatuor Agate, a French string quartet who recently concluded a tour of 23 major concert halls across 14 European countries. Don’t miss this critically acclaimed group’s Central Oregon debut!The post HDCM Concert Series: QUATUOR AGATE appeared first on Visit Bend.