Events Calendar

Find solace in nature and recharge, rest, and reconnect with fellow queer folx. In these turbulent times, we desperately need community practices and rituals that nourish our bodies, minds, hearts, and souls. This mini forest bathing experience includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a community circle for sharing and listening in a non-judgmental space.
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 forest through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other.
Decades of studies have discovered a wide range of health benefits associated with this practice, including stress relief, better sleep, lowered blood pressure and inflammation, and improved immunity.

Join us for a vibrant night of painting, sipping, and honoring Día de los Muertos.

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!

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 forest through our senses (leave your swimsuit at home…no literal bathing required!). It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other.
Decades of studies have discovered a wide range of health benefits associated with this practice, including stress relief, better sleep, lowered blood pressure and inflammation, and improved immunity.

Grab your favorite bites & sips, and listen to the music, curated by Migz Music.
Live music artists are featured every Thursday & Sunday, 6pm to 8pm, at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.

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.

“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 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 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 Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights, along with an EP and live albums. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time at weddings, birthdays, graduations, memorials, and many a home video. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos and the CBS drama, Code Black.
Referencing Fight For Fighting’s success in the 2000s, AllMusic called Ondrasik “one of the decade’s leading balladeers.” But perhaps his biggest achievement is performing “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik performed alongside other big-name artists like Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and dozens more.
Says Ondrasik, “It was a surreal experience. I was honored and blessed to pay tribute to the heroes who ran into those buildings at ground zero, and hopefully, through a song, provide a little solace to family members who’d lost loved ones.”
Now, though, what once was a dream is a reality. Buoyed by his unique falsetto voice and his prowess on the piano—a skill bestowed to him by his piano teacher mother—Ondrasik has made a solid reputation for himself in the world of songwriting and performance, selling upwards of three million albums over his career.

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 photobooth, perfect for capturing those fun memories and showing off your costume.
* Add a touch of magic to your costume with face painting, great for kids and adults alike!
* Hungry? We got you covered! Two delicious food cart options will be on-site to satisfy all your spooky-season cravings.
* FREE Trick or Treat Bag Giveaways
Costumes required! Kids (and kids at heart) can fill their bags with treats as they explore Discovery Corner. We hope you’ll join us for the frightening fun!

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!

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 low-back chairs and settle in for a casual evening under the Central Oregon sky. Everyone’s welcome—see you at Discovery Corner!

Join us on Fridays throughout the summer at the Grove Market Hall for some live music!
July 11th Broken Charley
July 25th Double Jump
August 1st Smokestacks
Aug 8th Mamasboy
Aug 15th Travis Ehrenstrom Band
Aug 22 DJ Freely & Country Western Night!
Aug 29th Rusty Frets

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 will never forget.
📅 Date: Friday, October 31
🕗 Time: 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: The Capitol

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 Silva live at Currents at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon on October 31, 2025, for an evening of harmony-filled songs and riverside entertainment.

Rock your face off, dance your a** off. Pub Beer’s annual Dirtbag Ball returns to Bend’s Domino Room this Halloween in the name of all things cheap and fun. Doors open at 8:00pm — attendees can expect cheap food, live jams from Cptn Over and Thoughtbox, and enough Pub Beer to fuel your signature dance move all night long. This event is free to attend for anyone 21+ years old! Please dress your absolute worst. Dancing is required.

To all our Creatures of the Night! 💀 McMenamins Halloween Bash is back! Known as one of Bend’s biggest and most anticipated Halloween parties, the event always packs the house, there’s nothing else like it.
🕘 Friday, October 31 | 9pm–12am
📍 McMenamins Old St. Francis School
🎃 2 bands, 2 rooms, one unforgettable night
🎶 Dad Bods Band (Father Luke’s Room)
🎶 Fractal (Theater Room)
🔥 Tickets are flying—grab yours before they vanish into the night! Costume prizes, spooky cocktails, and the dance floor calling your name.
👉 GET TICKETS NOW! SEE LINK!

In September 2020, the Holiday Farm Fire, driven by fierce east winds, burned 173,000 acres along the forested McKenzie River canyon in the Cascades of Oregon. “Hollow and Still” brings together a special collection of photographs from acclaimed photographer David Paul Bayles, who was one of the first to capture images following the fire.
Made possible by James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation

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!

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!

Come join us for a groovy time filled with vintage to modern clothing finds and tunes spun by DJ See Alice. Browse through unique pieces from different eras and a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces that will add a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe. Whether you’re a seasoned vintage lover or just looking to spice up your style, this event is perfect for anyone with an eye for timeless fashion. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score some amazing pieces and elevate your look. See you there!

Dr. Michelle Jacob (Yakama) emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love, and collective strength to inspire a more connected and compassionate world.
Join the Museum and COCC for an afternoon of connection and collaboration. Hosted in partnership with the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series of the COCC Foundation.
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$5 to $15, FREE for Tribal members

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 and a $30 wine credit to use the day of the event towards a two bottle purchase.

Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. She is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music.