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As well as all the recreation, there is always something going on in the area to entertain all the family, whether is is a concert, a play, an art exhibit, sporting event or seasonal celebrations. For an up to date look at events for specific dates, see the VisitBend events calendar or for what is happening on the Mountain, see the Mt. Bachelor Calendar. See below for a list of local events scheduled throughout the year: 3rd Thursday of the month - Ladies Night DowntownFrom 5pm all the stores Downtown will cater to you! Plan a night out with the girls! A number of downtown shops and restaurants offer specials every 3rd Thursday night just for you. Look for the "Ladies Night" sign on the bag outside participating businesses. Speed Sales! Find out the password to get access to further discounts at participating restaurants and bars... Deschutes BrewerySaturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606, 901 SW Simpson. 1st Friday of the month - First Friday Gallery WalkThe streets fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations of new exhibits. In addition, the First Friday experience also includes musical performances and refreshments at selected galleries. 5-9pm. Bend Farmer's MarketEvery Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm in the Mirror Pond area of Downtown. All locally grown and produced. Visit their website for full details. Second Street Theater220 NE Lafayette Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 541-312-9626 Cascades Theatrical Company148 NW Greenwood, Bend, OR, 97701 541-389-0803 Salsa Night!Salsa Classes starting at 7:00pm and Latin Dancing all night! No partner needed.... Where: Seven (1033 NW Bond St.) Swing Night!Where: Seven in Downtown Bend Beginning West Coast Swing class at 7:00pm followed by a live band or DJ for Swing dancing all night. No need to bring a partner! Webcyclery Movie Night @ McMenaminsMcMenamins Old St. Francis School Movie Theater, Bond Street, Downtown While WebCyclery Movie Night at McMenamins is a monthly fund raiser for Central Oregon Trail Alliance (cotamtb.com), it is mostly an excuse to get together with a theater full of like-minded cyclists to watch epic bicycle movies, drink a favorite beverage, raise some money for local trails, and maybe win a cool door prize. For more information, visit their website. Bend Fall Festival - October
Summer may be fading, but the skies are still sunny enough for short sleeves, the air is crisp, fresh, and tinged with the scent of cool nights, and the leaves are just beginning to turn. And the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival — a homey harvest celebration with good-natured competition, kid-happy fun and arts of all kinds — is the perfect way to ease the spirit into the delights of the new season. Producer Cameron Clark of C3 Events enjoys watching what the event brings to the community. “It truly feels like the locals come out to say good-bye to summer,” he said. Come join us and enjoy the celebration! Hundreds of artisans will be on hand offering their works for sale. Several musical artists and entertainers will grace the Main Stage and International Stage with their talents; and of course, attendees can enjoy the cuisine of several local restaurants. Head to downtown Bend the first weekend of October for the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival and put your summer-end blues to rest! Check out this season's performers, artists and vendors at the Bend Fall Festival website. On a Clear Winter's Night - December
Saxon's Jewelers, On a Clear Winter’s Night, is a holiday tradition in Bend. Each year the Tower Theatre is transformed into a winter holiday wonderland complete with Christmas Trees, lights and gifts. The musicians perform many of your Christmas favorites - jazzed up of course - as well as their own original music. In the past, C3 Events has welcomed contemporary jazz greats such as Brian Culbertson, Richard Smith, Freddie Ravel, Eric Marienth, Jeff Lorber, Ray Parker Jr., Warren Hill and Jeff Golub. For more information regarding the annual Christmas show, check out the Clear Winter’s Night website. |
