Calendar
The Big Drunk Spelling Bee
Fri., Oct. 16, 7-9:30 p.m.
The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Karaoke at Hardtails
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St., Sisters
The OAC Gallery Sessions | Rooster Blackspur & Bella Cooper
Fri., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
The Open Arts Center, 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701, Bend
Dirty Minds Trivia: Halloween Edition
Fri., Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend
The latest
School Lunches Made Easier
A pediatric dietitian’s tips for packing a lunch your child will actually eat
Children’s Museum to Open in Bend Central District
Leaders say the museum’s first brick-and-mortar location could help revitalize a planned urban core in Bend
Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea
Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa
Lawsuit Claims Pedestrian Death in Tumalo is Deschutes County’s Fault
A test of discretionary immunity will decide whether the case has merit
Food and Drink
Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week
From sizzling tri-tip and Japanese pork katsu to breakfast sandwiches worth getting out of bed for, Bend’s sandwich scene is bringing plenty to the table
Fill Your Pantry Helps Locals Stock Up, Provide Food to Others
With 70,000 fewer Oregonians on SNAP benefits this year, annual event sets a big goal to provide more fresh local food
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
Lava Lanes’ mound of fried apps is the new hotness
A Sweet New Reason to Rise and Shine at Dear Mom Cafe
The popular Thai restaurant on Century Drive now brings breakfast to the table
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Free Will Astrology, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
“Where in my life do I most need a clean beginning?”
Fun™
Matchbox: The band, the show, the movie
Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi
The Medicine Cabinet Within: Getting Back Into Rhythm After Travel Abroad
Jet lag is a phenomenon that illustrates how deeply connected our bodies are to rhythms of light and dark
Central Oregon deserves a strong local newsroom.
Help support investigative and public-interest journalism through the nonprofit Lay It Out Foundation.
View the Latest on Instagram
mUSIC
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
Getting Wylde
Opening for Black Label Society Friday, Zakk Wylde talks about playing with Ozzy Osbourne and their mutual love of music
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
Business News / sponsored content
Matchbox Twenty’s 30th Anniversary Tour to Stop in Bend
The concert is set for June 5th, 2027 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Mid Oregon Credit Union Named as a 2026 Top Workplace
Local credit union among four financial institutions recognized in Pacific Northwest
Sunriver Resort Appoints Jonathan Lee as Director of Food & Beverage
The hospitality veteran brings more than 25 years of luxury resort, culinary and global food & beverage leadership
In Our Backyard Invites Community to Disco Rodeo Fundraiser on Oct. 16
Missing 15-year-old in Warm Springs underscores urgent need for community action
Current Issues
Special Issues & Guides
More Special Guides »
Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dennis McGregor🎧
Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Tina Kotek🎧
Governor of Oregon
Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now!
BendTicket.com Events
Feminine Rage: a variety show
Thu., Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend
The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show: A Comedy Focused Variety Show
Fri., Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Oregon Spirit Distillery, 740 NE 1st St, Bend
Bend Bachelor Comedy Show
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-9:30 p.m.
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)
Bend Burlesque Company presents: Fears and Fantasies
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-10 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
