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Meet the Brewers at The Abbey at Monkless Beglian Ales

Join Us for an Exclusive Brewery Experience! Come meet the talented brewers behind Monkless Belgian Ales on Saturday, February 22nd at The Abbey. We’re offering free brewery tours & zwickel pours, giving you an inside look at how these exceptional Belgian-style ales are crafted. In addition to tours & tastings, be the first to taste our exclusive new beer release, available only at The Abbey!We’ll also have a delicious food truck serving up authentic Mexican dishes, along with our

Bezel Setting Workshop – Make a Pendant or Ring

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll level up your metalworking skills! Learn to make a gorgeous sterling silver bezel setting for a cabochon gemstone, and walk away with a beautiful pendant or ring. All tools and materials are provided—just bring your creativity and a sense of adventure!The post Bezel Setting Workshop – Make a Pendant or Ring appeared first on Visit Bend.

Purrrfect Harmony: A Cat Cafe Sound Bath

Experience ultimate relaxation with a Sound Bath & Cats! Let soothing vibrations from bowls, gongs, and chimes blend with calming purrs to reduce stress and boost mood. $35/person. Bring a yoga mat & eye mask. Space is limited—reserve your spot now for this purr-fectly peaceful escape!The post Purrrfect Harmony: A Cat Cafe Sound Bath appeared first on Visit Bend.

Zwickelmania

Named after the “zwickel,” a German word for the sample port found on fermentation vessels, Zwickelmania is an annual celebration of craft beer in Oregon. More than 50 breweries citywide participate in this tradition. Breweries will offer beer samples directly from the zwickel, beer releases, tours, educational talks, food and beer pairings, specials, meet-the-brewer opportunities and more.Oregonians are encouraged to support their local pub or visit a brewery that is new to them.Please enjoy th

Wanderlust Tours | Snowshoe in Sisters, Oregon

January 11th – March 1st, 2025Every Saturday | 8:30AM – 12:00PMOur Winter in Sisters series is in partnership with Five Pine LodgeABOUTAdventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for snowshoe tours in Bend, Oregon! Join us to go splashing through the powdery snow in the Cascade Mountains west of Bend, Oregon.Naturalist Guided Experience: Situated in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Central Cascade mountains typically get hammered with 400-600 inches of fluffy snow

Comedian Seth Milstein – Live at Silver Moon

Get ready for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy as Seth Milstein, one of Eugene’s funniest comedians, headlines at Silver Moon Brewing this Friday, February 21st! Headliner: Seth Milstein (Eugene’s Best Comedian, Eugene Weekly 2021-22) Feature: Angie Bloomfield (Bringing the heat and the laughs!)Seth Milstein is a comedian and writer based in Eugene, OR. He has performed with Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford, and Jack Black to name a few. Heavily featured in the documentary “I Am Road Comic” and li

Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition)

Ponderosa Players is bringing the cult hit musical RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) to Central Oregon. RIDE THE CYCLONE is a small, unique musical that amassed a dedicated following during the COVID-19 pandemic, when several clips from a Washington DC production of the show went viral on TikTok.The hilarious show in question is a dark comedy centered around the lives (or deaths) of six high school students who perish in a freak roller coaster accident. Trapped in a sort of “purgatory” betw

Comedy & Music at Hosmer Bar

Comedy Night at Hosmer BarJoin Bits N Skits Productions for a night of comedy at Hosmer Bar. Located in the lobby of the Waypoint Hotel, Hosmer Bar, the newest of swanky Bend hotspots offering both delicious drinks, yummy mocktails, and the best food! It’s the perfect backdrop to laughing along with Bend’s most talented comedians and live music!· Come for happy hour starting at 6pm and enjoy drink specials.· 21+ only· $10 online/$15 at the doorThe post Comedy & Music at Hosmer Bar appe

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night One

We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 22nd year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.The post Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night One appeared first on Visit Bend.

Chili Fest at Bend Brewing Co

<p>Chili Fest at BBC! Chef Peyton is throwing down with 4 unique chili recipes and his famous corn bread. Try all 4 with a taster tray or buy them by the cup or bowl individually. Pick your favorite chili for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Bonus live music with Dive Bar Theology from 5-7pm!!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/chili-fest-at-bend-brewing-co/">Chili Fest at Bend Brewing Co</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Coordinated Houseless Response Office

County seeks volunteer for Noxious Weed Advisory Board

Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the County’s Noxious Weed Advisory Board. This is an appointed, volunteer position.The Noxious Weed Advisory Board serves as an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners and oversees the strategic direction of the County’s noxious weed program.

Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert

Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse, invertebrate zoologist, as she provides insights into the fascinating butterflies, moths and beetles residing in eastern Oregon. Tara will examine the current state of insect populations, share facts and stories about key species in the high desert, and highlight why conserving the high desert is vital

Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition)

Trivia Night at The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales

Get ready for a night of laughter, nostalgia, and fierce competition at our Rom-Com Trivia Night! Join us at The Abbey this Thursday at 6pm as we celebrate six iconic romantic comedies: There’s Something About Mary, Bridget Jones’s Diary, 50 First Dates, The Proposal, 13 Going on 30, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.Enjoy a great selection of drinks, including beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options, alongside tasty snacks like a delicious cheese board and warm pretzels with bie

Bingo

<p>Come down to play bingo and support senior and disabled dogs. RylieMay Rescue Ranch, with Spider City Brewing, is hosting bingo. Games will range from $1-$3 and winnings will be a 50/50 split. Spider City will also donate $1 from all drink purchases to our cause. Fun for the whole family. Friendly, social dogs are welcome.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bingo-3/2025-02-20/">Bingo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

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Ken’s Artisan Pizza opens in Bend this week

Ken’s Artisan Pizza, the award-winning Southeast Portland pizzeria, will open its second location in Central Oregon on Thursday, the restaurant announced. Often ranked among America’s best pizzerias, ...

2 backcountry skiers killed in Oregon avalanche

BEND — An avalanche in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains has killed two backcountry skiers, authorities said Tuesday. The Deschutes ...

Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide

In addition to Medford, Grants Pass and Bend, several other Oregon cities made their top 10 list: Klamath Falls (#5), ...