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Bobby Bare Jr of Guided By Voices w/ Hoist The King

Volcanic Theatre & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Bobby Bare Jr of Guided By Voices w/ Hoist The KingThursday, September 17th 2026Genre – Americana / Alt-countryDoors @ 7PM – Show Starts @ 8PMPresale – $20 Door – $30The post Bobby Bare Jr of Guided By Voices w/ Hoist The King appeared first on Visit Bend.

SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SHOE DEMO run + film screening

Join Mountain Supply and Salomon for an evening of running, storytelling, and community featuring a screening of Meet Me In Marrakech.We’ll kick off the evening at 6 pm with an easy 4-mile loop around the Deschutes River featuring the all-new Aero Blaze 4 GRVL shoe. Following the run, enjoy pizza and drinks courtesy of our friends at Salomon as we kick back for a screening of the Salomon TV film Meet Me In Marrakech. We’ll wrap things up with giveaways and a raffle!Grab a buddy and c

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony 2026

Let’s celebrate the 2026 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Winner! Hear from the winner and the 2026 keynote speaker, Joy Harjo (Muscogee Nation), the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate. Harjo is the award-winning author of 10 books of poetry, several plays, children’s books, two memoirs, and seven music albums. The nature writer and photographer Charles Hood serves as guest judge. Now in its 12th year, the Waterston Desert Writing Prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a co

Game of Thrones Trivia! At The Abbey

Join us at The Abbey Taproom at Monkless Belgian Ales on Thursday, September 17th at 6pm for a night of Game of Thrones Trivia, where only the most cunning houses will claim victory.Your hosts, and favorite bartenders, Kyle & Ruby will be on the mic and behind the bar, serving your go-to Monkless Belgian ales alongside cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Roman’s Island BBQ food truck will be onsite serving up some delicious food.Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early

Fall Mushroom Watercolor

Join us for a creative and relaxing watercolor painting class where you will learn to paint a charming toadstool mushroom adorned with beautiful autumn florals. This class is designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their watercolor skills.What You Will LearnBasic watercolor techniques suitable for all skill levelsHow to create a toadstool mushroom using various brush strokesBlending colors to achieve beautiful autumn tonesIncorporating florals into your painting fo

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. For ages 6-11About the eventLittle Artists: Painters with Ms AlyssaA Creative Painting Class for Kids ages 6 to 11Big creativity starts with little artists! Little Artists: Painters is a fun, welcoming, hands-on painting class designed to help young artists explore their creativi

Yoga in the Wild

Get rejuvenated and breathe in the fresh mountain air during our Yoga in the Wild series at Mt. Bachelor this summer season! Join us on select evenings all summer long for a one-hour All Levels combination class of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, taught by Mobility Duo.These yoga classes are designed for outdoor adventurers, focusing on postures that help alleviate common aches and pains from sports like mountain biking, hiking, split boarding, and more. Yoga in the Wild classes intend to leave you feel

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read set to attend North Bend town hall on voting

North Bend is holding an "Oregon Votes Town Hall" on Thursday, Sept. 24, with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joining ...

Field & Stream Lodge Co. expands to Oregon, California

Slated to open in 2028, the Bend and Big Bear properties come as the outdoor-centric hospitality brand eyes growth in areas with year-round recreation.

Crater Lake Spirits’ Hazelnut Espresso Vodka could be “Coolest Thing made in Oregon”

Crater Lake Spirits Hazelnut Espresso Vodka has been named as one of 16 finalists in the annual “Coolest Thing Made in Oregon ...

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.

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

Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism

Rise in Rhythm is a gentle blend of yoga, guided meditation, and sound bath designed to help you reconnect with your body and breath, and bring intentionality into your morning routine! Come start your day with us, thus weekly class happens every Thursday morning at 7:30am in downtown Bend, 45min all levels gentle yoga followed by 15min sound bath with Lisa Tynan of Step into Stillness.The post Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism appeared first on Visit Bend.

Nighttime Benders: Live Comedy Podcast Taping

This is your chance to be part of the show! With a rotating crew of Bend’s favorite local comedians, we’ll dive into a full show driven by audience-suggested topics. Spend your night with Bend’s most entertaining personalities, and you might even hear yourself on the episode. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see your favorite comedians in action and contribute to the fun.The post Nighttime Benders: Live Comedy Podcast Taping appeared first on Visit Bend.

High Dessert Museum x Willamette Valley Vineyards: Art in the West 2026

Please join us for a special event at the High Desert Museum. Explore the Art in the West exhibit, experience a live bird encounter and meet local artists, all while enjoying a curated wine flight and small bites.Tickets are $65 per person, or $55 for Willamette Owners/Members along with High Desert Museum Members , and include access to the exhibit and accompanying silent auction, wine flight, small bites and a $10 bottle credit.A portion of our ticket sales will be donated back to the museum.T

Perch, Paint & Bloom – Oregon Birds: Chickadee

Join us for the third gathering in our Perch, Paint & Bloom: Oregon Birds series! This month, we’ll paint a cheerful chickadee perched atop a vibrant sunflower, a sweet, joy-filled scene celebrating the beauty of Oregon’s birds and blooms.No painting experience is needed. You’ll be guided step by step in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with all materials included. Come gather, create and enjoy a peaceful, alcohol-free evening at Sunnyside Up Farm.Gather. Create. Grow.No skills required • All m

Italian Wine Tasting

For all those Italian wine lovers! Join us for an evening with southeastern Sicily’s Cantina Gulfi and winemaker Matteo Catania, a renowned champion of Sicilian varieties. Explore this distinctive volcanic & Mediterranean terroir through the lens of Gulfi’s library and find out why Sicilian wines are today’s buzzy selections.The post Italian Wine Tasting appeared first on Visit Bend.

Mandala-Stenciled Totes

Create a beautiful, personalized cotton tote bag in this fun and beginner-friendly fabric stenciling class!Choose from a variety of intricate mandala stencil designs and learn simple techniques for applying fabric paints to create crisp, vibrant patterns you’ll be proud to carry. Experiment with color blending and layering to make your tote uniquely your own, whether you prefer bold, eye-catching hues or soft, subtle tones.This is Part 2 of the Dyeing/Stenciling classes. If you missed the

8 Best Airbnbs in Bend, Oregon for Outdoor Lovers

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Lonza Breaks Ground on $235 Million Bend Expansion With More Than 700 Jobs Expected

An expanded biotech manufacturing facility in Bend will create more than 80 high-wage permanent jobs and 650 construction jobs. In a Sept. 14 press release, Governor Tina Kotek announced the start of ...

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