(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Connect, compete and experience history through play! Looking for a night that’s a mix of vintage vibes and modern fun? We’re bringing history back to life with a twist! Game Night at the Museum Come hang out at the High Desert Museum on Friday, May 8 for a night…
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Abbey Road Returns to Bend with Hit-Filled Beatles Tribute at Tower Theatre
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) One of the country’s premier Beatles tribute acts returns to Bend this spring as Abbey Road brings its acclaimed production Number Ones…and More to the Tower Theatre for a one-night-only performance on Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm. A consistent favorite among local audiences, the band has played to capacity crowds…
Kaleidoscope 2026
(Art courtesy of Bend Dance Project) Bend Dance Project will celebrate its 20th anniversary with Kaleidoscope 2026, showcasing new works of concert dance by local and guest choreographers and performers. Bend Dance Project’s sponsored company, Jazz Dance Collective, will be joined by local groups Bend Contemporary, Footnotes of Bend, Central Oregon Ballet, Further Movement Collective,…
“Know Camp” This May with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Calling all happy campers! Join Deschutes Public Library this May to celebrate “Know Camp” and discover something new. Learn about local fauna with wildlife stories, flora and food foraging in nature, and better birding field trips. Attend a lecture on companion planting and soil building, and hear about Oregon’s…
Last Chance to Explore Hilary Baker’s Stunning Moths
(Navigator, 2025, acrylic on canvas, by Hilary Baker) Exhibition Closing Soon Explore the beauty and mystery of moths in Prophets Don’t miss your final chance to experience Prophets – Paintings by Hilary Baker, closing Sunday, April 26. Through 18 bright, lavish renderings, artist Hilary Baker prompts visitors to pay more attention to moths large and…
Caldera High School Theatre Presents Newsies, the Hit Broadway Musical
(Photo courtesy of Caldera High School Theatre) Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s Newsies this May, a high-energy musical filled with unforgettable songs, dynamic choreography and an inspiring, true story. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a determined group of young newsboys who rally together to…
Get Creative This Spring with Hands-On Creative Art Classes
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Metal Arts Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing in one of our metal arts workshops! Metal Arts Workshop: Build a Bezel Saturday, April 18 10am-4:30pm COCC Bend Campus; $199 Instructor:Michelle Keller Register Metal Arts: Beginning Jewelry Techniques- Cut Out Bracelet and Stone Set Pendant Tuesdays, May 5-May 26 5-8pm COCC Bend Campus;…
Earth Day Fair & Celebration 2026
(Artwork courtesy of The Environmental Center) Earth Day Fair & Celebration Saturday, April 25, 11am-3pm The Environmental Center (TEC) will be hosting their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11am-3pm at Alpenglow Park in Bend. This outdoor event features and celebrates our community through music and dance performances, local food…
Roll for Adventure!
(Graphic courtesy of Summit Theatre Company) Summit Theatre Company invites audiences on an unforgettable quest with She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, the acclaimed dramatic comedy by playwright Qui Nguyen. When high schooler Agnes Evans discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself drawn into a world of vicious fairies, elven…
Return of Famed Cellist Peter Wiley & Steinway Artist Anna Polonsky
((L-R) Peter Wiley and Anna Polonsky) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) Celebrity Recitals returns this season with renowned cellist Peter Wiley. He will be joined by pianist and Steinway artist Anna Polonsky, returning to Central Oregon after their appearance on the HDCM Concert Series in 2017. The program includes Beethoven’s Variations on The Magic Flute,…