friday 12
Dirksen Derby Kickoff
PARTY—What has become the de facto early season snowboarder party, the 8th annual Dirksen Derby kicks off this evening with music, giveaways and an art auction of mini-murals painted on, what else, snowboards. For more complete rundown of Derby activities. 6 pm. Midtown, 51 N. Greenwood Ave. $5 suggested.
Dirksen Derby 2013 from Snowboarder Magazine on Vimeo.
friday 13
Deschutes Brewery: The Dissident Release Celebration
It's finally time for the release of The Dissident. Pucker up craft beer fans...this Flanders-style sour brown ale has fresh tart pie cherries from Oregon, Brettanomyces, and hints of barrel aromas and flavors from the aging process. This beer is very limited so grab a bottle or two if you see it around. We will be celebrating the release at the Deschutes Brewery pubs in Bend and Portland on December 12th all day with samples, snifters, food specials, and bottles and swag for sale. 11am-11pm. Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St.
friday 12
Broken Down Guitars
Local favorite folk band Broken Down Guitars.
9 pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr. $5.
saturday 13
Zombies vs. Unicorns
DERBY—Last year, the Unicorns pranced and jabbed their way to victory over the lifeless Zombies in a highly attended Renegade Roller Derby bout. Now, the two teams go head to horn to see if the Zombies can come back from the dead to take those fancy horses down a notch. Doors at 6, bout at 7. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave. $10 in advance, kids under 10 free.
saturday 13
Local Holiday Bazaars
GIFTS—Old Ironworks and Central Oregon Locavore are putting their crafty heads together for a holiday shopping extravaganza. A free shuttle will taxi shoppers between Craft-O and the Locavore Holiday Gift Faire. Each location will have locally-made gifts, food, and music. Craft-O. 10 am-6 pm. The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St. Locavore Holiday Gift Faire. 10 am-4 pm. Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin Ave. Free admission.
saturday 13
Winter Beer Fest
BEER—With a primary focus on winter ales, the inaugural Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival remedies an overdue problem: No wintertime beer festivals! More than a dozen local breweries are participating, including Deschutes, Silver Moon, Boneyard and host-brewery GoodLife producing their first wintertime brew, Beersicle, and 10 Barrel bringing a Beer Nog. 1-9 pm. GoodLife Bierhall, 70 SW Columbia Dr. $10 (for five tokens).
saturday 13
Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride
Bend Bikes will host a leisurely, family-friendly tour of the Larkspur Trail. The event is timed to coincide with the Larkspur Neighborhood Association’s invitation to residents along the trail to light up the Larkspur with Christmas lights. For those who want to begin from the west side, meet at 6pm at Bend Electric Bikes to decorate and light up bikes. The event is free and warming refreshments will be provided. Those who would rather join the event nearer the trailhead are encouraged to meet outside the Bend Senior Center at 7 pm.
6pm-8pm. Bend Electric Bikes 223 NW Hill St. Free.
saturday 13
Dirksen Derby Afterparty with The Confederats and The Rescendents
Rocking after party with local punk rockers The Confederats and introducing The Rescendents, a Descendents cover band! Come on down and support this awesome event! Free.
9:30 pm. The D&D. No cover.
sunday 14
Second Sunday: Fractured Fairy Tales and Myths
POETRY—Award-winning Bend poets Judith Montgomery and Suzanne Burns explore the darker side of common tales and mythical notions, from “Hansel and Gretel” to Death itself. Montgomery received the 2000 Oregon Book Award and Burns won the 2013 Diagram Innovative Fiction Prize. Though the two don’t write together, their poetry touches on similar themes. An open mic will follow the reading. 2 pm. Downtown Bend Library, Free.
