Fri., Sept. 26
Writing Workshop with Jess Walter
Edgar Award winning novelist and finalist for the National book award with give a workshop for aspiring writers. 4 pm. Downtown Public Library.
Fri., Sept. 26- Sun. Oct. 5
The Trouble With Harry
Bend Experimental Art Theatre takes on one of Hitchcock's best as members of a small town discover the dead body of Harry Worp on a hillside above their sleepy little hamlet. B.E.A.T. Has spent years developing young talent and The Trouble With Harry will showcase their 2014 students. 7 pm & 2 pm. 2nd Street Theater.
Fri,. Sept. 26
The Vanchestein-Park-Vanhauwaert Trio
This L.A.-based trio will be bringing the piano, violin and clarinet to Bartok, Stravinsky and much more. They also pride themselves on playing lesser known works by living composers. 7:30pm. Tower Theatre.
Sat., Sept. 27
Sisters Fresh Hop Festival
BEER—The rules are simple: Each brew must use at least one fresh hop picked straight from the vine. Yet, somehow the results are crazy varied. With 24 different breweries (all Oregon, thank you very much) showboating their fresh hop brews, the Sisters beer festival has expanded into its fifth year. Noon–8 pm. Sisters Village Green Park.
Sat., Sept. 27
Farm Festival
Kickoff of Pumpkin Patch season! Enjoy live music, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo and more autumn activities. 10 am. DD Ranch, Terrebonne.
Sat., Sept. 27
Swinging With the Stars
Central Oregon's take on Dancing With the Stars with professional dancers partnering up with local celebrities. The event is also a fundraiser for Central Oregon Sparrow Clubs. 5:30pm. Tower Theatre.
Sat. Sept, 27
Last Saturday at Iron Works
An amalgamation of creative intention, Armature, Cinder Cone, Stuarts of Bend and The Workhouse, are all open late with music, eats, drinks and art for everyone. This summer, the Workhouse has taken up teaching arts classes like recycled scrap metal reworking and art business pitching only widening the variety of mediums that show themselves in the creative spaces. 6 pm. Old Iron Works.
Wed., Oct. 1
Lunch and Lecture
Bring a sack lunch to the High Desert Museum and learn all about the Deschutes River restoration project. Noon. High Desert Museum.
Wed., Oct. 1
Bend Farmers' Market
Bend's Wednesday staple has its next to last hurrah for the year. Locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and more.
Brooks Street, downtown Bend. 3-7 pm.
Fri., Oct 3
First Friday Art Walk
Take a stroll downtown filled with art bites and booze samples. 5 pm. Downtown Bend. Fri., Oct. 3- Sun., Oct. 5
Bend Fall Festival
Downtown becomes filled with the smell of food, the sound of music and freely flowing local craft brews and wine. It's not Bend if there isn't a festival! Fri. 5pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am. Downtown Bend.
Sat., Oct. 4
Black Cat Ballroom Grand Opening Dance
Bend's newest ballroom, Latin and swing dance studio opens to the public. Featuring the instruction of local dancing master Gwendolyn Mae, the studio will be putting the moves on Central Oregon soon. 6 pm. Free Dance Lesson, 7pm. Dance Begins.
Sat., Oct. 4
The Alla Prima Method
A two-part class focused on teaching the Alla Prima Method (AKA Direct Painting), the method of painting on wet layers of paint. It will be a step-by-step approach to creating an oil painting in a short amount of time.
6pm. The Workhouse.
Mon., Oct. 6
Central Oregon Arts Summit
Learn about and explore the state of the arts in Central Oregon. Breakout sessions include public value of the arts, art in health care, cultural tourism, Oregon's art ecology, creative placemaking, and art in business. 8:30 am. Riverhouse Convention Center.
Wed., Oct. 8
Bend Farmers' Market
Bend's Wednesday staple has its last hurrah for the year. Locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and more.
Brooks Street, downtown Bend. 3-7 pm.
Thu., Oct. 9-Sun. Oct. 12
BendFilm Festival
BendFilm enters its 11th season, the lineup of films is as strong as ever before. Ranging from groundbreaking documentaries to side-splitting features, BendFilm will have something for every discerning filmgoer. Times and Locations Vary. All Weekend. See bendfilm.org for details.
Fri., Oct. 10-Sat. Oct. 25
Panic
A thrilling and twisted play set in a luxurious Parisian hotel in 1963. When a filmmaker is accused of a hideous crime, the truth will be harder to find than anyone could guess. 7:30pm. Thur.-Sat. & 2pm Sun. Cascades Theatrical Company.
Thurs., Oct. 16-18 & 23-25
The Pillowman
Volcanic Theatre presents Martin McDonagh's black comedy The Pillowman. 7:30pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub.
Sat., Oct 18
Jeremy Jones "Higher"
Ten-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year winner Jeremy Jones revolutionized backcountry snowboarding with Deeper, his 2010 ode to split boarding and human-powered adventure. 8 pm. Tower Theatre.
Sat., Oct. 18
Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight Screening
Watch Rocky Horror, the film, with a group of performers doing the live show alongside of it. Be sure and bring toilet paper and rice!
Midnight. 2nd Street Theater.
Sat., Oct 18
Zombie Run
Brains are best in this Halloween-themed run. Dress as a survivor and attempt to outrun mindless and terrifying zombies or come in your scariest undead makeup and chase survivors through the course followed by a post-apocalyptic party. 6 pm. Downtown Bend.
Sun., Oct. 19
The Greencards
Three time Grammy nominees The Greencards bring their folky/Americana sound to the stage of the Tower Theatre. 7:30pm. Tower Theatre. Thurs., Oct 23 Ignite Bend 12 If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? 7 pm. Tower Theatre.
Fri., Oct. 24
Beatles VS. Stones
The question of which band is better will be decided in a tribute band mash-up live on stage. Only one band can survive! 7:30pm. Tower Theater.
Sat., Oct. 25
Mario Party Halloween Bash
A Nintendo-themed party featuring DJs, a costume competition and performers?? Sounds like a Halloween to remember! 9 pm. Midtown Ballroom.
Sat., Oct 25
Last Saturday
A night of drinks and local arts appreciation. Bring your own cup! 6 pm. Old Iron Works.
Sun., Oct. 26
Cirque Zuma Zuma
Performers from Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania bring to Central Oregon an African-style circus. Featuring tumbling, contortionists, gumboot dancing, pole acts, the Egyptian Limbo and more, this event should be spectacular. 3 pm. Tower Theatre.
Thur., Oct. 30-Sun. Nov. 2
William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead
A horror comedy about Shakespeare and Co. fighting off a zombie plague on the opening night of Henry V. 7:30 pm. Cascades Theatrical Company.
Sun., Nov 2
Sisters Happy Girls
Run this half marathon or 5K, an awesome active race for the ladies. Sisters.
Tue., Nov. 4
Rifftrax Presents Anaconda
Anaconda is one of the worst films ever made and with the gentleman from Rifftrax making fun of it live, it should be a night of screaming laughter. 7:30pm. Old Mill Stadium.
Fri., Nov. 7
First Friday Art Walk
Take a stroll downtown filled with art bites and booze samples. 5 pm. Downtown Bend.
Tue., Nov. 11
Bend Veterans Day Parade
If there's one thing Bend does right, it's a parade. Come Downtown and celebrate our country's veterans while enjoying music and family. 11am. Downtown.
Thurs., Nov. 13
BodyVox Dance Troupe
A young, energetic group of dancers from Portland choreographed by BodyVox founders Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland.
7:30 pm. Tower Theatre.
Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 13-15
Warren Miller
Some of the finest ski movies ever made have been under the iconic Warren Miller banner. Check out the highly anticipated 2014 rendition of the film. 6 pm & 8:30 pm. Old Stone Church.
Sat., Nov. 15
Bull Riding Tour
Just what it sounds like. Cowboys riding bulls in the challenge of champions. 7 pm. Redmond Fairgrounds.
Sat., Nov. 15-Sun., Nov. 16
Broadway on Wall Street
Thoroughly Modern Productions presents favorite musical numbers from Wicked, Rent, The Lion King and Spamalot. 7 pm, Sat. 2 pm, Sun. Tower Theatre.
Fri.-Sun., Nov. 21-23
Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Holiday arts and craft fair. Get in the spirit with over 125 vendors.
10 am. Redmond Fairgrounds.
Fri., Nov. 21
Big Brothers Big Sisters Comedy Event
A comedy night aimed at increasing the number of children served in Central Oregon. If enough money is raised more children can be paired with caring and dedicated workers.
7 pm. Tower Theatre.
Fri., Nov. 21
High Desert Chamber Music Spotlight Series
The repertoire on the program will include three works from Beethoven's "Early Period" – Two sonatas for violin and piano, including the well-known "Spring" sonata, and the infamous "Pathetique" sonata for solo piano.
7:30 pm. First United Methodist Church.
Sat., Nov. 22
Harmony4Women
Enjoy a performance from the Central Oregon Women's A Cappella Chorus as they show what instruments voices can really be. 2 & 7 pm. Tower Theatre.
Sat., Nov. 22
The Adoption Show
SoloSpeak brings another NPR-like rehearsed storytelling set, grownup stories for grownup audiences. 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Location TBA.
