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Live Music Friday: Kurt Silva + Cynthia West

Cynthia West, longtime frontwoman of the band Rukus, and Kurt Silva, former lead of Dry Canyon Stampede, unite to create a powerful musical duo bringing classic and contemporary favorites to life. Known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt ballads, and upbeat crowd-pleasers, Cynthia and Kurt’s performances showcase decades of talent and a genuine love of music. Their dynamic blend of soulful vocals and engaging stage presence makes every show unforgettable. Experience Cynthia West & Kurt Silv

Bend Burlesque Co. presents: Urban Legends

Join us this Halloween for a journey to the other side. Bend Burlesque Company is taking over the Capitol with possessive performances set to a compilation of short stories, inspired by iconic urban legends. Prepare to be enchanted and maybe even a little terrified as we give life to those chilling tales you know all too well.You’ll experience a variety of burlesque styles and performing arts that will bring goosebumps to your skin and sin to your mind. Let us make this Halloween night one you w

Food Cart Fridays at Discovery West

Mark your calendars—Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner! Enjoy a rotating lineup of local musicians bringing the perfect toe-tapping soundtrack to your Friday night. Savor delicious eats from some of Bend’s favorite food carts, including El Sancho, Dump City Dumplings, Pizza Cart, and Saute Korean Bowls, and Cuppa Yo!With games for the kids, a welcoming vibe, and plenty of space to relax, it’s the perfect spot to catch up with neighbors and friends.Limited seating is available, so bring your l

Beetlejuice JR

<p>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!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-10-31/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Discovery Corner Fright Night

Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at Discovery Corner’s Fright Night, the ultimate fall celebration for ghouls and goblins of all ages! On Halloween night, Friday, October 31st from 4pm to 6pm, get ready for…* Boo Scootin’ Boo-gie from 4:30pm to 5:30pm! Grab your boots and your best costume, Fire Line Dancing will be leading our haunted hoedown with FREE Halloween-themed line dancing (ages 6+) you won’t want to miss.* Spooky Snapshots! Stike a pose at our eerie-sistible photobo

Five For Fighting with String Quartet

The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page.John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical.To date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio LPs, including the platinum certified America Town and The

Rights of Nature

The first Indigenous National Park Service Director and Cayuse and Walla Walla tribal citizen Chuck Sams will join LandWatch Executive Director Ben Gordon for a discussion on the Rights of Nature—a movement that redefines how we relate to land, water, and wildlife. Sams will share perspectives shaped by Indigenous law and conservation leadership, inviting us to recognize nature not as property, but as a relative.The post Rights of Nature appeared first on Visit Bend.

Spooky Wine & Paint Night

Join us on Friday Oct 17th, 6:00pm-8:00pm for a Spooky Wine and Paint night with Chalked Creative! Includes a glass of wine and all the painting supplies you’ll need to create a piece of spooky Halloween decor! We recommend making an earlier reservation if you’d like dinner before.$48 Gratuity not included.The post Spooky Wine & Paint Night appeared first on Visit Bend.

Live Music at Bar Rio

<p>Grab your favorite bites & sips, and listen to the music, curated by Migz Music.</p><p>Live music artists are featured every Thursday & Sunday, 6pm to 8pm, at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/live-music-at-bar-rio/2025-10-30/">Live Music at Bar Rio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Wine Workshop Series: Rogue Valley After Dark

“Wine Workshop Series” of Wine Educational classes with tastings.Step into a hauntingly immersive wine workshop where each pour reveals a chilling chapter of Rogue Valley lore. Guided by Del Rio Vineyards’ Mikayla Pope, you’ll sip estate-grown Syrah, Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon—plus a surprise pour—while uncovering a ghostly tale. Old-timey Western costumes are encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed.The post Wine Workshop Series: Rogue Valley After Dark appeared first on Visit

Beetlejuice JR

<p>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!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-10-30/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

No Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for November 5th

Historic Landmarks Commission

Public Safety Coordinating Council

County wins prestigious GFOA Triple Crown for the sixth consecutive year

The Deschutes County Finance Department has once again received the prestigious Triple Crown medallion from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This special recognition is given to government agencies that earn all three top honors from the GFOA.

Sit spot: A mini forest bathing experience

This 1-hour forest bathing experience is a safe space to get grounded and to find solace and belonging in the comfort of nature. This practice includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a closing community circle with an opportunity to share what we each noticed in our unique experience.Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the f

Dance Through the Decades at Father Luke’s Room

Get ready for a night of nostalgia just days before Halloween! Join local cover band The Throwbacks as they play you the best hits and deep cuts from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond. Costumes are highly encouraged – so come dressed in your best decade-inspired look or as your favorite rock star, and be ready to dance through the decades!The post Dance Through the Decades at Father Luke’s Room appeared first on Visit Bend.

Day of The Dead Paint & Sip

<p>Join us for a vibrant night of painting, sipping, and honoring Día de los Muertos.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/day-of-the-dead-paint-sip/">Day of The Dead Paint & Sip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Joint BOCC meeting with City of Redmond