Events Calendar

Join us on the beautiful Haven coworking space deck overlooking the Deschutes River for a special Yoga and Sound Bath event! Only $10, drop-ins welcome! Come bring your yoga mat and flow with us, then settle in for a sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls. All levels, all bodies welcome! 4:30-5:30pm on the first floor of the Haven coworking space, outside on the deck.

Each month, we select a published research paper relating to beavers to read, critically evaluate, and discuss.
Beavers are fascinating animals with so many mechanisms of influencing the world. Closely examining primary literature will give us a deeper understanding of how their influences on other species and environmental processes are studied and established. Scientific writing can be impenetrable, but discussing it together is a great way to enhance understanding and grow curiosity for the details that others notice.
Summer is a busy time for Beaver Works in-stream restoration projects! How does increasing habitat for beavers impact fish populations? This month, we’ll discuss a watershed-scale experiment to test how increasing beaver dam and colony persistence in a highly degraded incised stream affects the freshwater production of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the John Day watershed.
Join us to discuss:
Bouwes, N., Weber, N., Jordan, C. E., Saunders, W. C., Tattam, I. A., Volk, C., … & Pollock, M. M. (2016). Ecosystem experiment reveals benefits of natural and simulated beaver dams to a threatened population of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Scientific reports, 6(1), 28581.
RSVP to reserve your spot!
Contact Maureen (Maureen@thinkwildco.org) with questions on this or future meetings.

Bevel Craft Brewing brings the beats all summer long with free live music every Wednesday, May through September. Enjoy a wide variety of talented local and touring musicians on our sunny outdoor patio. Pair the tunes with award-winning beer, good vibes, and a welcoming community atmosphere right here in Bend!

Join us this summer at the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market, and discover a wide variety of fresh, farm-to-table products from dedicated local vendors. From freshly butchered meats to seasonal produce, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re stocking up for the week or looking for a special treat, you’ll find high-quality, sustainably grown items made by passionate farmers and makers right in your own community. Support local businesses, enjoy fresh produce, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out—it’s the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning!

Join Crater Lake Spirits for Yappy Hour every Thursday this summer! From 3:00 to 5:30 PM, bring your furry friends to the Crater Lake Spirits Tasting Room in Bend for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy craft cocktail specials while your pups enjoy free pup cups and plenty of space to play in the on-site dog park. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend — sunshine, local spirits, and a little something for every member of the family (even the four-legged ones). All friendly and social dogs are welcome — please keep them leashed when outside the dog park. 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.
Location:
Crater Lake Spirits Tasting Room
19330 Pinehurst Rd, Bend, OR 97703
Dates:
Every Thursday, May through September
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join Think Wild and Cascade Lakes Brewing for bingo night! Win cash prizes and support our organization and mission to help inspire the high desert community to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation! Bingo will be held at the Cascades Lakes Pub on Reed Market from 5-7pm. If you have cash to bring for buying cards that is great, but we will also have Venmo available. Hope to see you there!
No registration required

Grits n’ Gravy, formerly known as the Dry Canyon Trio is a smaller version of the full band, Dry Canyon Stampede. A folksy take on traditional country music featuring Lilli Worona, Mike Biggers & Kurt Silva!
Lilli Worona is a well known fiddle player and singer/songwriter in Central Oregon. Mike Biggers of Anvil Blasters resides in Sisters with his family and has had the good fortune to open shows for such artists as Tracy Grammer, Diane Zeigler, folk legend Don Edwards, country artist Blaine Larsen, bluegrass greats the Witcher Brothers, and Eilen Jewel. And Kurt Silva…His guitar skills are renowned in the Valley, his velvet voice singing storytelling songs will draw you in and his country music will make you want to dance! These are 3 great local musicians who you have seen throughout Central Oregon as solos and duos…..now come see them together!!!
Chairs and Tables provided for…

Welcome to Party Latino @ The Capitol! Get ready to dance the night away at the hottest Latino party in town. Join us at The Capitol the first Thursday of every month for a night filled with vibrant music and amazing company. Don’t miss out on this incredible event where you can immerse yourself in the rich culture and energetic atmosphere of Latino music and dance. Grab your friends and come party with us at Party Latino @ The Capitol!
A quick dance lesson will be offered at the beginning of the night to kick things off on the right foot.

Do you feel ready to slough off the winter and get back outdoors?!
Using somatic and nature-based practices, this group will help you step toward internal healing to better your connections with yourself and your surroundings.
facilitated by Savanna DeLuca, LPC *
June 6 – Gentle Movement and Play at Juniper Park
The spring series concludes with a morning of gentle movement and nature games at Juniper Park. This meeting offers a blend of rest and playful activities, fostering a sense of joy and relaxation. It’s an ideal setting to let go, have fun, and embrace the playful side of nature that carries us into summer.
*Please note that while this group is guided by a professional Therapist, it is not a therapy group.
**Meeting point – Picnic table near tennis court*

Join us for an ambassador guided tasting experience where you will sample a curated selection of 4 wines in a Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, Flute and White Wine glass.
During your flight you will learn and experience how different glassware affects the way wine presents and why.
Ticket costs include your 4 wine flight, tasting matts, gratuity and a $30 wine credit to use the day of the event towards two bottles.

Join us for a special evening featuring Walnut Ridge Vineyards, a boutique winery nestled in the Lower Long Tom AVA just outside of Eugene. Enjoy a curated flight of 4 estate-grown wines for just $10—complimentary for Flight Club Members. Meet owners Aaron and Alisha Young and hear the story behind their dream of crafting Willamette Valley wines in one of Oregon’s most exciting new sub-regions.

Join us for the First Friday Art walk with our featured artists Pacific Stone Pottery & Soul Full Studio. They’ll be in the shop with our friends from Think Wild and Bend Wine Bar will be pouring their 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2023 White Pinot Noir.

Join us for First Friday Art Walk, one of Downtown Bend’s most beloved monthly traditions! On the first Friday of each month, our charming downtown transforms into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, community, and creativity.
🌟 What to Expect:
Explore a rotating collection of local art exhibits hosted by downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Enjoy live music and street performances throughout the district.
Sip on a glass of wine or a local brew while chatting with artists and connecting with neighbors.
Discover new businesses or revisit old favorites—all while supporting our creative and small business community.
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend and experience the heart and soul of Downtown Bend.
Art, music, shopping, and connection — all in one magical evening. We’ll see you there!

Join us at the Visitor Center for First Friday from 5-8! We will have artwork on display from Raina Verhey and Ale Apothecary will be pouring tasters!

Mumford & Sons headlines at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Friday, June 6, 2025 with special guest Divorce after adding a second show due to popular demand. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. The Grammy-winning folk rock band rose to prominence with their 2009 debut Sigh No More which spawned hits Little Lion Man and The Cave and earned a BRIT Award for British Album and six Grammy nominations. They followed with the album Babel which debuted at number one on both sides of the Atlantic and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year before electrifying arenas with Wilder Mind and experimenting on Delta. This spring the band released the Pharrell Williams collaboration Good People. They also made a cameo at the SNL 50th Anniversary Concert and announced their forthcoming album Rushmere.

Rock the Night Away with The Substitutes at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards!
Get ready for a high-energy night of classic rock with The Substitutes—Central Oregon’s self-appointed “Rock and Roll Border Patrol” since 1996! 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 Done Right! With Dox Hoxie on vocals, Eric Westeren on guitar, Nick Dahl on bass, and Shawn Huff on drums, The Substitutes bring an electrifying setlist packed with legendary rock hits. Not too heavy, not too light—just the perfect dose of all-American rock and roll!
Good Vibes, Great Wine & Rockin’ Tunes!
Cozy indoor seating in our warm tasting room
Wood-fired pizza, fresh salads & pub-style pretzels

Imbibe to the tunes of ‘The Tortilla Chips’ out on the front porch of Revival Vintage while shopping the craft vendors in the driveway. Then pop into the Zaptrip Mobile Tattoo Bus for some ink or head indoors to peruse all the vintage treasures. Complimentary bevs and bites provided by Boneyard, Silver Moon, and Swift Cider. Wine and N/A bevs also available. FREE and all are welcome!

Bits N Skits presents comedy and live music at Hosmer Bar!
Come relax with us after a long work week with comedy and live music! Sip on unique, hand-crafted cocktails and mocktails or grab a bite to eat while jamming and laughing with us! Hosmer Bar has the most inviting and elegant atmosphere. Did we mention they even have beautiful bathrooms? (That’s important!) What’s more important though is that you stop by early for happy hour! 4pm-7pm We hope to see you there! (more info to come soon!)
Hosmer Bar (located in Waypoint Hotel)
Friday, June 6th, 7pm
Music by: Atillion
Feature: Jon Brown
Headliner: Liam Gibler
· Come for happy hour starting at 4pm and enjoy drink specials.
· 21+ only
· $15 online/$20 at the door

Crazy, silly, happy, funny and nerdy are more than just adjectives, they’re attributes we’re putting on stage in this “comedy focused” variety show called “The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show.”
That’s CHSFN for short and each show we’ll put on a unique mix of people and personas fitting any or all of the show’s adjectives. Performance styles may include stand-up comedy, storytelling, improv, live music, rare or odd talents and even a TED Talks style speech. The show will feature unique individuals, ideas, stories, successes, failures and everything in between.
This “Adult Smoothie of Fun”© will feature 5 to 7 local performers per show, while you sip, slug or pound cocktails, beers or the beverage of your choice. The goal is to curate a show that is funny, entertaining, inspiring and downright silly that builds community and connects us.
Full lineup at BendTicket.com

Come join us for a transformative experience at Juniper Preserve! Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a soundbath in the powerful container of a Lava Cave. Let the soothing sounds wash over you as you relax and rejuvenate in this unique natural setting. This in-person event is a rare opportunity to connect with nature and yourself on a deeper level. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Please arrive to the lobby by 1:30 to find the location and get shuttled to the cave. We will start right at 2:00pm.
Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Please also dress in layers and light gloves and a beanie are always nice additions.
There are no bathrooms at the cave, so please plan accordingly.
For more information, please visit http://www.soundshala.com

Run Through the Heart of Central Oregon! Boasting stunning unique geological features, Redmond’s Dry Canyon Trail is the perfect setting for your quest to CONQUER THE CANYON! The steep rocky walls and twisted juniper serve as a tribute to the area’s tormented volcanic past. Weaving through the interesting, majestic landscape, leading you to the center of historic Redmond, you’ll catch impressive natural views and eye-catching city scenes as you finish strong to the cheers in Centennial Park!

Calling all ladies new to mountain biking! In just two hours, we are going to get you dialed with skills that you can take to the trails. You’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, cornering, braking, and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from Grit Clinics. This is the perfect, no pressure, no judgement setting to feel more comfortable on your mountain bike and meet some new friends!

COME DISCOVER THE BEST MAKERS AND ARTISTS IN THE PNW AT URBAN CRAFT UPRISING’S BEND HANDMADE MARKET!
We are SO excited to be returning the Bend Handmade Market to Downtown Bend this June! You’ll find over 100 makers and artists selling handmade goods. For those of you who have never been to an Urban Craft Uprising show, our events feature handcrafted goods including jewelry, housewares, clothing, toys, art, bath & body products, paper goods, fiber arts, candles, and so much more!
Urban Craft has been producing craft markets since 2005. We have a large following in the Pacific Northwest–primarily in Seattle and Portland–and we are eager to be expanding our horizons these past few years, bringing new shows to Bend, to the Oregon Coast, and to other new locales around the PNW. We are so excited to showcase the local talent of Bend artisans, and to introduce you to some of our favorite vendors from all around the Pacific Northwest. The Bend Handmade Market will be free to attend, and a great way to support small businesses while finding unique gifts for wedding presents, housewarming gifts, birthdays, decor for your home, treats for others, and fun goodies for yourself!
WHEN AND WHERE
SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH | 10AM – 6PM
DOWNTOWN BEND (BOND STREET & OREGON AVE.)

Join us for the annual Wine ’N’ Shine Car Show in at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne, Oregon June 7, 2025. The show runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This show features classics and newer modified cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There will also be music from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond. Sit back and enjoy some wine and great food at the vineyards.
Chairs and tables provided for you. Wood fired, hand crafted pizzas, Award Winning Wine, beer on tap, salad and dessert all available for purchase. – Note the winery will remain open till 5pm.
Awards Ceremony with bottles of wine as trophies will start at 2 pm. Pre- Register your car, truck or motorcycle ONLINE before June 5th at 3:30 pm: $30 by using the link below. Day of Show Registrations (June 7th): $35.
We know registration is a little confusing. The Ticket is your car, truck or motorcycle registration. When you buy the ticket, you are buying a spot for your vehicle to be put into the show.
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The show is FREE to the public.
The event is Free to the Public! There is a 1/4 mile of gravel driving into the vineyards so please drive slow in your classics.

Huge tap takeover celebrating Oregon-bred and Oregon-grown hop variety- STRATA.
12 breweries from all over Oregon featured, including some local favorites.
Swag giveaways 4pm-6pm.
Live music 6pm-8pm.
Tasting flights all day, highlighting a variety of beer styles to help you hone your palate.
Strata Data: Cannabis, pineapple, sweet, bright strawberry.

The 13th annual Archaeology Roadshow, held at the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend, focuses on The Archaeology of Art and Craft and features dozens of exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists, representing universities, tribes, federal and state agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations.
The Roadshow also invites visitors to bring personal objects (stone tools, pottery, animal bones) they wish to know more about. We’ll have a panel of experts on hand who will help interpret your find. No financial appraisals are given. A tribal welcome with kick off the event, and short presentations will be given on the hour.
This family-friendly event gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about Oregon’s past and its connections to us today. It is completely free and includes museum admission.

This one’s for the women! In this intermediate clinic, we’ll begin by dialing in your bike set up and body position, then work on enhancing your skills throughout the lesson. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks, and line choice. Join us for two hours of skill building fun!​