Here’s what’s happening in Bend this upcoming weekend.
Friday 2.21
Here comes the sun: Bring your little ones (ages 2 – 5) to the East Bend Library for a suncatcher craft-building event. 9:30 – 10:30 AM East Bend Library
MountainFilm on tour: Head down to the Tower Theatre for a two-night event featuring stunning nature documentaries from around the world. Proceeds from the event go to support the Bend Environmental Center. Friday & Saturday @ 7 PM Tower Theatre
Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest: Head out to Suttle Lake Lodge for a weekend of gathering around the bonfire to sample some of the best winter beers that Oregon has to offer. Add in the live music and tasty food + snacks, and you’ve got yourself the perfect winter weekend. Fri – Sun 12 – 5 PM Suttle Lodge
CASA Pickleball Classic: The Premier Pickleball Club in Redmond is hosting the CASA Pickleball Classic Thursday through Sunday. Want to join? Here’s the full schedule:
- Thursday, 2/20/25 – Pro, Senior Pro, & Amateur Singles
- Friday, 2/21/25 – Pro Women’s Doubles & Amateur Men’s Doubles
- Saturday, 2/22/25 – Pro Mixed Doubles & Amateur Mixed Doubles
- Sunday, 2/23/25 – Pro Men’s Doubles & Amateur Women’s Doubles
Saturday 2.22
Free day at the Museum: It’s time for another free day at the High Desert Museum. Everyone gets in for free to check out the new exhibits, watch the otters play, and check out the wildlife that calls our region home. 10 AM – 4 PM High Desert Museum
Puzzle swap at the library: Bring your old puzzles to the East Bend Library (full sets only, please!) and trade them out for a new and exciting set to keep the family busy on a cold winter night. 11 AM – 1 PM East Bend Library
Zwickelmania!: Zwickelmania is an annual event where breweries open their doors and let customers take a behind-the-scenes peek at the operation behind the beer. There are a number of local breweries participating in this year’s event, and a full list can be found on the Oregon Craft Beer website.
Galyn Nash stand-up comedy: Comedian and podcaster Galyn Nash is bringing his act to Central Oregon with a one-night event at The Capitol. 6:30 PM The Capitol
Children’s Museum popup in Sisters: Get your kids out of the house and make the drive to Sisters for another popup event from the Children’s Museum. This one will take place at Sisters Elementary School and is free for everyone! 10 AM – 2 PM Sisters Elementary School
Sunday 2.23
High Desert Melodies: OperaBend is hosting a concert showcase featuring some of Central Oregon’s best opera singers. The event is donation-based, and no tickets are required. 3 PM COCC – Pinckney Center
Live Music Highlights:
Friday 2.21
- 40oz to Freedom at Silver Moon Brewing – 8 PM
Saturday 2.22
- Mariee Sioux & Breanna Gonzalez at Silver Moon Brewing – 7:30 PM
- Two Bit Piece at Wildwood Bar & Grill – 7 PM
- Music Flow Youth Rock Fest at Volcanic Theatre Pub – 6 PM
- Central Oregon Symphony at Caldera High School – 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday 2.23
- The Kronk Men & Facet at Silver Moon Brewing – 5:30 PM
- Blues Harmonica Blowout at Tower Theatre – 7:30 PM
- Central Oregon Symphony at Caldera High School – 2 PM
Our full list of weekend events will be published in the Friday newsletter, so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, have a great week, Bend!