Around the Bend / FRI NOV 13
Cursive Crash Course
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 4 p.m. · La Pine Library
This program is intended for high school aged youth. Registration is requested to ensure materials are available.
In your inbox every morning
Get on the list.
Free, every morning around 6 a.m. Pacific.
Same night
40 more events, 10 with live musicFriday
Art Sparks: Pop-Up Show
A pop-up edition of Art Sparks: each attendee brings one piece of their own work — painting, photo, ceramic, sculpture, and more — to share and discuss, then mingles over mocktails. Free; registration required.Artisan Bath Bombs
Hands-on workshop with Freckles Creative Club: mix, mold, and wrap 12 artisan bath bombs using essential oils, botanicals, and natural add-ins to take home. Open to adults, teens, and tweens.Comedy Night at the Barrel Room, Upp Liquids
Humore.us Productions presents a night of stand-up hosted by Anthony "Never Tony" Poponi, with a lineup of comedians. Bar service only in the Barrel Room; dinner is available beforehand in the main brewery.Friday Night Karaoke with DJ Chuck Boogie
Friday night karaoke hosted by DJ Chuck Boogie at Annex Sports Bar in Redmond, where guests can sing or watch the show.Friday the 13th Tattoo Flash Sale
Flash tattoo sale at Steadfast Tattoo Co. in Redmond, with pre-drawn designs for arms and legs, first come first served for adults 18 and over.Fused Glass Workshop at the Vineyard
Glass artist Susie Zeitner of Z Glass Act guides you through designing your own one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, with a glass of sangria or beer included. No experience needed; all materials provided.Holiday in the Pines
Fifth annual bazaar selling handmade baked goods, jams, ornaments, wood turnings, soaps, and vintage finds, plus pottery by Diane Burns. Part of the proceeds benefits Sisters Habitat for Humanity and Central Oregon Veterans Ranch.Jady: the Nosebleeds Tour
Jady is an alternative pop-rock duo from Columbus, Ohio, on the Nosebleeds Tour. The duo has released two full-length albums and supported acts including Saint Motel and Nightly.Jazz at the Oxford: Arturo Sandoval
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, a ten-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, plays a 90-minute set of bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, and ballads in the Jazz at the Oxford series.Joel Chadd & Sturtz
Joel Chadd & Sturtz play The Gallery Sessions, the Open Arts Center's intimate listening-room music series in the Rachel Binah Gallery, with artist stories and live Q&A.Joel Chadd & Sturtz
Joel Chadd & Sturtz play The Gallery Sessions, the Open Arts Center's intimate listening-room music series in the Rachel Binah Gallery, with artist stories and live Q&A.Line Dancing & Lessons
Line dancing with lessons, free and open to all ages and skill levels, taught by Marlene and Tina. Part of a monthly second-Friday series.Live at the Vineyard: Pete Kartsounes
Bend singer-songwriter and flat-picker Pete Kartsounes performs, drawing on ballads, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and folk from three decades of touring. Advance ticket purchase is required.LIVE MUSIC: Double Jump with Samantha Hart
Local musicians Double Jump, joined by Samantha Hart, play the TEAL After Hours series, an evening set with tea, beer, and wine available.Old St. Francis School's 90th Birthday
McMenamins celebrates the 90th birthday of Old St. Francis School, the 1936 schoolhouse that was Central Oregon's first parochial school, with live music.Old St. Francis School's 90th BirthdayIN THE NEWSLETTER
Birthday celebration at the Old St. Francis School.Patrick Lamb: Jazz at the Oxford Presents Arturo SandovalIN THE NEWSLETTER
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval plays Jazz at the Oxford, presented by Patrick Lamb.Quattlebaum & Dadweed at the Belfry!IN THE NEWSLETTER
Quattlebaum and Dadweed share the Belfry stage in Sisters.Raise A Glass
Raise a Glass for the Kids: a fundraiser for Assistance League of Bend's Operation School Bell, which provides new school clothing to Deschutes County students in need.TJ Minor
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter TJ Minor makes a fusion of electronic, pop-rock and R&B, combining sleek 2010s pop melodies with rock-dominant Y2K production. He released the EP Back to Strangers in 2025.Unified Soccer
Unified soccer, a high school event in the Sisters School District.Woodland Winter Animal Friends
Paint with Victoria watercolor class: paint a snowy winter scene with your favorite woodland animals. Beginners welcome. 5:30-7:30pm, $50.Redmond Chamber Pickleball Social
Pickleball social hosted by the Redmond Chamber at The Premier Pickleball Club in Bend.8:00a
A Country Christmas
A Country Christmas is a holiday event in the Bend and Sisters area.9:00a
Nonfiction Book ClubIN THE NEWSLETTER
Roundabout's nonfiction book club meets Friday morning.9:00a
SHH and Ellis Hall Purge and Clean out 11/13
A purge and clean-out session for St. Helens Hall and Ellis Hall — sorting through stored items and tidying the church's hall spaces.9:00a
!LET'S HIKE IT! Tumalo Canal Approx 5 mil EASY
!âðð¦ðððð âððð ðð ðððð âðð¦ð! **WEATHER PERMITTING.** One more way to hike the High Desert!9:30a
Holidays in The Pines 2026
A holiday event called Holidays in The Pines, held in the Bend and Sisters area.10:00a
Mobility for Life
Mobility for Life program at the Broughton Room in Prineville, listed by Crook County Library.10:00a
Safety training for trauma bag - Emily
Safety training for the trauma bag at Trinity Episcopal Church.10:00a
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources.10:00a
Beginner Fly Tying Workshop
Registration is required. This workshop is intended for adults and teens.10:30a
Gingerbread House Contest at SCP Redmond Hotel
Gingerbread house contest at SCP Redmond Hotel in Redmond on Friday, November 13, starting at noon.12:00p
Open Arts Center: The Gallery Sessions Concert Series
The Open Arts Center's Gallery Sessions is a six-concert listening series in the Rachel Binah Gallery, with about 75 seats, artist conversations and audience Q&A. Tickets run $15-$35 per show, with season passes available.12:00p
Open Arts Center: The Gallery Sessions Concert Series
The Open Arts Center's Gallery Sessions is a six-concert listening series in the Rachel Binah Gallery, with about 75 seats, artist conversations and audience Q&A. Tickets run $15-$35 per show, with season passes available.12:00p
Creating a Vintage-Style Camera Bag
Space is limited and registration is required. This workshop is intended for creators 13+ years of age, please register all attending participants.2:00p
Fall Term Trash Pick up
Need a volunteer opportunity, and want to see our campus and local hikes look nicer? Please join Sustainability Club in an on and off campus clean up from 2-3pm, Meeting by campus security in obsidian.2:00p
Fused Glass Workshop at the Vineyard
Glass artist Susie Zeitner of Z Glass Act guides you through designing your own one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, with a glass of sangria or beer included. No experience needed; all materials provided.2:00p
WildwoodIN THE NEWSLETTER
Film screening in the Old St. Francis theater.3:45p
Art Carries Our Story – A Celebration of Central Oregon Senior Artists
Art show celebrating work by Central Oregon senior artists in Bend.4:00p