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Event guide for Bend

Sunday, November 8, 2026

23 events · Bend time

Community

Book Making

· 4:30 PM PST – 6:00 PM PST

Tea + Art Lounge
1024 NW Bond St Suite 101, Bend, OR 97703

Bind a cork journal with Kate Lew of Rooted Wings, with tools and materials provided. $45 ticket plus $1.13 service fee totals $46.13. Registration: Ticket required.

$46.13 · Scheduled

Community

Painting Expressive Winter Landscapes with Barbara Jaenicke

– Monday, November 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM PST – 5:00 PM PST

SageBrushers Art Society and studios across Bend
117 SW Roosevelt Ave, Bend, OR 97702

A three-day oil and pastel studio workshop at the SageBrushers gallery, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. The single course runs November 7–9, 10:00–17:00 each day; the $420 fee covers the course. Registration: Advance registration is required; use the official workshop page.

$420.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Adult Pick-up Hockey

· 7:00 AM PST – 8:15 AM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

An adult pick-up hockey session with self-selected teams and no officials or scoring. Full gear including a helmet is required; bring a light and a dark jersey. Registration: Registration opens 72 hours before the session and closes one hour before. Check in at the front desk; drop-in only if space permits.; Age: Ages 18+

Price unknown · Scheduled

Music

Beats & Bites Brunch: Julie Hanney

· 11:00 AM PST – 1:00 PM PST

Currents at the Riverhouse
3075 N Business 97, Bend, OR 97703

Live music at Currents at the Riverhouse. Admission is not stated; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Price unknown · Scheduled

Community

Sunday Trivia

· 12:00 PM PST – 2:00 PM PST

River's Place
787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Sunday team trivia with prizes at River’s Place. The official current recurring programme states that play is free.

Free · Scheduled

Community

Family Skate

· 12:30 PM PST – 2:30 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

A family skating session. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission is $8 per person including skate rental. Registration: Public skating session at the stated special rate.

$8.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Wise Woman Emerging

· 1:00 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST

SageBrushers Art Society and studios across Bend
117 SW Roosevelt Ave, Bend, OR 97702

A mixed-media collage gathering for women at the SageBrushers gallery, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. No previous experience is required. The class costs $25; a journal is separately listed at $15. Registration: Pre-registration required; use the official class page.

$25.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Jewelry Open Studio

· 2:00 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST

DIYcave
444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702

Practice existing jewelry skills with tools and assistance. Materials cost extra or bring your own. A prior DIYcave jewelry class and certification are required. Member discount is conditional. Registration: Registration required; eight spots were shown when checked.; Age: Ages 14+ with a parent or guardian; both must register and pay.

$45.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Sunday Daytime Clay: Six-Week Course Begins

  • Limited availability
  • Booking required
  • Ages 18+

· 2:00 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST

Synergy Ceramics
1900 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701

First session of a six-week Sunday ceramics course, meeting 2–5 pm through December 13. Course price $395 includes tools, a 25 lb bag of clay, student glazes and firing. The exact dated listing identifies suite 108. One place remained when checked. Registration: Six-week course registration required; one place shown when checked.; Age: Ages 18+

$395.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Does Your Child Struggle with Reading?

· 2:00 PM PST – 3:00 PM PST

Central Library
61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702

A presentation for parents with literacy educator Anna Cencioso about recognizing reading difficulties and supporting a child who struggles with reading. Age: Adult

Price unknown · Scheduled

Community

Holiday Afternoon Tea

· 2:30 PM PST – 4:00 PM PST

Blissful Spoon
65 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR

An afternoon tea with food and drinks included. The organizer donates $10 from each ticket to the Silver Rail Fund; the ticket price is not stated. Registration: Tickets are required; use the official organizer listing. Ticket price is not stated in the allowed organizer programme.

Price unknown · Scheduled

Community

Adult Curling League — Group B — Spectators

· 3:30 PM PST – 4:50 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Free spectator session at The Pavilion. Simultaneous matches: MOMMA GOT ROCK vs. CLEAN SWEEPS; HERE FOR THE BEER vs. SCOTCH N ROCKS; FSB vs. STOP! HAMMER TIME; WHYNOTS vs. BTWC STONERS. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Team league registration is separate from spectator admission. Registration: Spectators are welcome free; team registration is separate.

Free · Scheduled

Community

Overthinkers Anonymous - Support for ADHD Women

· 4:00 PM PST – 5:30 PM PST

Tea + Art Lounge
1024 NW Bond St Suite 101, Bend, OR 97703

A peer conversation space for women with ADHD or exploring that possibility, sharing experiences and everyday strategies. $30 ticket plus $0.75 fee totals $30.75. Registration: Ticket required.

$30.75 · Scheduled

Community

Adult Curling League — Group C — Spectators

· 4:50 PM PST – 6:10 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Free spectator session at The Pavilion. Simultaneous matches: CURLNTRY BROOMKINS vs. GOLD HOLES CURLING CLUB; THE ROLLING STONES vs. OK BROOMER; CURLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN vs. LET IT SLIDE; ON TAP vs. FINDERS SWEEPERS. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Team league registration is separate from spectator admission. Registration: Spectators are welcome free; team registration is separate.

Free · Scheduled

Music

Trio Zimbalist

· 5:00 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST

First Presbyterian Church of Bend
230 NE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702

Trio Zimbalist performs music by Ravel, Martinů and Schumann. A 4:15 pm preconcert talk is included for ticket holders; concert starts at 5 pm. General ticket $49, child/student $10; student tickets require a student email address. Fees were not established. Registration: Ticket required.

$10.00–$49.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Trivia Night with Quizhead Games

· 5:00 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST

On Tap
1424 Northeast Cushing Drive, Bend, OR 97701

A Quizhead Games trivia night for all ages, with prizes for winning teams. Age: All ages

Price unknown · Scheduled

Community

Harmonic Healing: Acupuncture and Deep Resonance Sound Bath

· 5:30 PM PST – 7:00 PM PST

Hanai
62430 Eagle Rd., Bend, OR 97701

A community acupuncture and live sound-bath event with Mark Montgomery and Lisa Tynan at Hanai. Ticket tiers: subsidized $40, standard $50, supporter $60. Registration: Ticket required; choose an applicable tier.

$40.00–$60.00 (fee inclusion unknown) · Scheduled

Community

Silent Book Club

· 6:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST

The Cellar — Porter Brewing
206 NW Oregon Ave, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97703

Bring a book for a relaxed reading gathering. Arrive from 6 pm, read independently from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, then mingle or continue reading until 8 pm.

Price unknown · Scheduled

Community

Adult Curling League — Group D — Spectators

· 6:10 PM PST – 7:30 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Free spectator session at The Pavilion. Simultaneous matches: SWEPT AWAY vs. ON THE ROCKS; FROELICH ENGINEERS vs. ROCK CHUCKS; BUTLER MARKET CURLING CLUB vs. SNOW GOOD; SUPERFRIENDS vs. BACKSWEEP BOYS. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Team league registration is separate from spectator admission. Registration: Spectators are welcome free; team registration is separate.

Free · Scheduled

Community

Sunday Karaoke

· 7:00 PM PST – 10:00 PM PST

Dogwood at the Pine Shed
821 NE 2nd Street, Bend, OR 97701

A session from Dogwood’s current weekly programme. Admission is not stated.

Price unknown · Scheduled

Music

Marc Broussard with support from Cristina Vane

· 7:30 PM PST

Tower Theatre
835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703

Marc Broussard performs with support from Cristina Vane. Doors at 6:30 pm; show at 7:30 pm. Base $27–$47 tickets plus mandatory $8 preservation fee; additional fees were not established. Registration: Ticket required.; Price details: required preservation fee per ticket: 8.00 USD

$27.00–$47.00 + fees · Scheduled

Community

Adult Curling League — Group E — Spectators

· 8:00 PM PST – 9:20 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Free spectator session at The Pavilion. Simultaneous matches: SWEEP THE LEG vs. CURLS GONE WILD; SPICY MARGARITAS vs. NEW FRIENDS BEND; SULTANS OF SWEEP vs. FROZEN ASSETS; SPORTS CURLERS vs. STONE COLD MAMAS. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Team league registration is separate from spectator admission. Registration: Spectators are welcome free; team registration is separate.

Free · Scheduled

Community

Adult Curling League — Group A — Spectators

· 9:20 PM PST – 10:40 PM PST

The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Free spectator session at The Pavilion. Simultaneous matches: NATURAL ICE vs. BONSPIEL JOVIS; BROMANCING THE STONE vs. THE ROLLING STONES; CRUSTY WHACKERS vs. THE FOUR ACES; SHOW ME YOUR STONES vs. ON THE ROCKS. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Team league registration is separate from spectator admission. Registration: Spectators are welcome free; team registration is separate.

Free · Scheduled