Here’s what’s happening in Bend this upcoming weekend.
Friday 3.7
New Orleans style Mardi Gras: The Mardi Gras fun isn’t over yet as Silver Moon Brewing is hosting a party, New Orleans style. Enjoy music, games, and a costume contest. 7:45 PM Silver Moon Brewing
Winter PrideFest: Winter PrideFest ’25 continues all weekend long with comedy, nighttime snowshoe tours, skiing, parties, bingo, and more! Fri – Sun
Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: Head to the Deschutes County Expo Center to take in all things outdoors. The event will feature classes, events, the kids trout fishing pond, and more! Thurs – Sun Deschutes County Expo Center
First Friday Art & Wine Walk: Browse the work from some of Bend’s best artists and sip some amazing wines at First Friday at the Old Mill. Afterwards head downtown to continue the festivities at all the local shops that are staying up late to welcome visitors. 3 – 6 PM Old Mill District & Downtown Bend
Piano and skis: The last piano ski concert of the season is here. Join pianist Paula Dreyer at the Mt Bachelor nordic center for an evening of skiing or snowshoeing to her enchanting music. 5:30 & 7:30 PM Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
Saturday 3.8
Beginner beekeeping class: Ever wanted to keep your own bees but have no idea where to start? We’ll start here as the Central Oregon Beekeeping Association is hosting a full day workshop that will teach you all the ins and outs of this sweet hobby. 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Embark Co-Working Community
Kids’ Entrepreneur Market: Come support Bend’s youngest entrepreneurs at the Downtown Bend Library for this two-day market. Sat – Sun 1 – 4 PM Downtown Bend Library
Women’s Adventure Film Tour: The Tower Theatre is playing host to the Women’s Adventure Film Tour and its lineup of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling. 3 PM Tower Theatre
Fly Fishing Film Tour: Get hyped for fishing season with the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour at Tower Theatre. 7 PM Tower Theatre
Sunday 3.9
CSA Share Fair: Did you read our Central Oregon CSA roundup and now want to meet the farmers growing the produce? Head to The Environmental Center for the CSA Fair Share where you can learn more about our local CSAs and how they help contribute to a sustainable local food system. 10 AM – 1 PM The Environmental Center
None of the Answers book launch: Head to Dudley’s Bookshop to meet local author Jeff Swaney and pick up a copy of his new book None of the Answers. 2 – 3:30 PM Dudley’s Bookshop
Live Music Highlights:
Friday 3.7
- Livid Kings & Kronk Men at Worthy Brewing – 4 PM
- High Desert Chamber Music Concert w/Jeffrey Kahane at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – 7:30 PM
- Cheyenne West at the Commonwealth Pub – 8 PM
Saturday 3.8
- Sonic Benders at the Commonwealth Pub – 8 PM
- Switchback at Northside Bar & Grill – 8 PM
Sunday 3.9
- Mason James at River’s Place – 5 PM
- BENDing Strings at Volcanic Theatre Pub – 8 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!