Here’s what’s happening in Bend this upcoming weekend.
Friday 3.21
Fungi film fest: Get ready for the upcoming mushroom season with a fungi focused film fest presented by the Central Oregon Mushroom Club. 5:30 PM 520 NW Wall St
Comedy at the Capitol: Another weekend in Bend and another outstanding comic coming through town. Andrew Sleighter has appeared on numerous late night shows, toured around the country, and now is making a stop at the Capitol. There’s a very good chance this show sells out fast! 7 PM The Capitol
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: It’s weekend number two (of two!) for performances by Meadow Sky Productions of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. With one showing on Friday, two on Saturday, and one on Sunday, there are plenty of opportunities to catch it before its over.
Calm the chaos: Adult yoga: Enter the weekend with a sense of calm at a free restorative yoga session at the Redmond Library. This event will sell out but you can usually still join the waitlist. 3 PM Redmond Library
Saturday 3.22
Flicker nest building workshop: Ever hear a bird banging away on your home’s trim? There’s a good chance it’s a Northern Flicker. To help avoid damage to your home your can give them a cozy place to live at this nest building workshop with Think Wild. 12 PM Big Sky Park & Sports Complex
Voices Rising community sing: Join the Voice Rising Community Choir for an open singing event where you can belt out some tunes in a group setting. Note that this is not a performance, just a fun singing experience. 2:30 PM Larkspur Community Center
A Spirited Equinox Adventure: Spend the afternoon at Gather Sauna House to honor the Equinox & transition into Spring with intention. The retreat will include a river walk, outdoor yoga, sauna/cold plunge, and tea ritual. 12 – 4 PM Riverbend Park
Women’s makers market: Swing by women owned Freeland Spirits at the Box Factory for a women’s makers market. There will be 10+ local women makers on hand selling their wares. 12 – 5 PM 550 Southwest Industrial Way #190
Hip-hop dance auditions: Come see if you’ve got the moves to join the Outsiders Hip-hop dance crew at Seksé Fit in the Box Factory. 3 – 6 PM 550 SW Industrial Way #154
Sunday 3.23
Sky hunters: Watch raptors take flight from up close at the Sky Hunters exhibit at the High Desert Museum. Performances will take place March 22 – 29 at 11 AM & 1:30 PM.
Live Music Highlights:
Friday 3.21
- Screen Frogs @ Silver Moon Brewing – 7 PM
- Fractal & Tyler Spencer @ Silver Moon Brewing – 7 PM
- Yak Attack & Cytrus @ Volcanic Theatre Pub – 8 PM
- The Floozies @ Midtown Ballroom – 8 PM
- Status Fear @ Commonwealth Pub – 8 PM
Saturday 3.22
- Raquel Rodriguez @ Silver Moon Brewing – 7 PM
- G Bots & The Journeymen @ Wildwood Bar & Grill – 7 PM
- Billy & The Box Kid @ Volcanic Theatre Pub – 8 PM
Sunday 3.23
- So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience @ Tower Theatre – 7 PM
- Jose Martin & Paul Steichan @ Bar Rio – 5 PM
- The Takes @ 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!