Around the Bend / SAT NOV 14
Bend Contra Dances
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Pine Forest Grange, Bend
Bend Community Contra Dance at Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd, on Nov. 14. Monthly dances run on the second Saturday, October through April; all are welcome with or without partners, admission by sliding-scale donation, $15 suggested.
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Bird Walk
Deschutes Land Trust bird walk led by Kay Vincent of Queer as Flock, looking for yellow-breasted chats, yellowthroats, wrens, and Bullock's orioles along Trout Creek — 30-plus species are possible. Registration required.Bo Johnson Live in Bend OR
Seattle stand-up comedian Bo Johnson returns to Bend for one night only, presented by the Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation. He was a favorite headliner at the debut 2025 Bend Comedy Festival.Celebrate the Masters: Claude Monet
Art-themed high tea in TEAL's Celebrate the Masters series: an introduction to Monet on his birthday, a floral lilypad art project, and a French-themed high tea included. 12-2pm, $55.Chris Beland & Erin Cole-Baker @ The Abbey
Chris Beland and Erin Cole-Baker perform at The Abbey Taproom on Saturday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. Two singer-songwriters, each with their own sound and storytelling style, come together for an evening of original music amongst the brewing vessels.COCC’s 27th Annual Turkey Trot 5k & Toddler Trot
The 27th annual Turkey Trot: a 5k course open to runners and walkers of all levels, plus a short Toddler Trot for the youngest kids. All proceeds support COCC student scholarships.Coyote Rider at Back Porch on Greenwood
Coyote Rider is a new Bend singer-songwriter project with Kim Kelley on guitar and vocals, Kat Hilst on cello, mandolin and vocals, and Tim Coffey on lead guitar.Exhibition Opening: Quills Out! A Porcupine Adventure
Opening day of the High Desert Museum's new Collins Gallery exhibit: a playful, family-friendly, storybook-style look at the North American porcupine's 2.5 million years in the High Desert. Runs through June 20, 2027.Fall Art Show & Sale
Dry Canyon Arts Association's fall show and sale: art, jewelry, pottery, and glassware from local makers, plus a raffle for art and artisan gifts — a good stop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.Goodnight TexasIN THE NEWSLETTER
Folk duo Goodnight Texas plays The Belfry in Sisters.Haystack Jack
Sisters foursome Haystack Jack - Steve Vujnovich, Sue Moore, Rick Moore and Scott Crabtree - plays original songs and folk-rock covers at Frankie's; all four sing. 6-8pm, $10.Holiday Craft Sale
Annual sale of hand-crafted goods made by local crafters who work year-round on one-of-a-kind gifts, supporting local small businesses.Ian George
Indie-folk musician Ian George performs folk-rock with clever arrangements and an emotive, gauzy voice. His concerts are described as an engaging, dynamic string of gentle and not-so-gentle folk-rock adventures.Jazz at the Oxford: Free Saturday Music Education Workshop
Free Saturday workshop hosted by Georges Bouhey: meet the weekend's Jazz at the Oxford artists, hear them talk about the music and join an open Q&A. No concert ticket required. 11am-1pm.Kids: Monet
Kids' painting class with Sarah Swoffer in the Celebrate the Masters series: an introduction to Claude Monet on his birthday, with a painting made in his style. 10-11am, $30.Live at the Vineyard: Kurt Silva & Cynthia West
Cynthia West, longtime frontwoman of Rukus, and Kurt Silva, frontman of Dry Canyon Stampede, perform as a duo at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne - harmonies on ballads and good-time tunes, classic to contemporary. 5-8pm.Lvdy
LVDY (pronounced LADY) is a Colorado-based duo of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable playing singer-songwriter indie-folk. Their music features powerful melodies, ethereal harmonies and intimate storytelling inspired by the outdoors.Music Flow Youth Rock Show
Music Flow's young rock students play classic rock, '90s alternative and heavy metal in a high-energy showcase. A portion of proceeds supports Cascades Theatrical Company theater programs.Nathaniel Talbot
Whidbey Island songwriter and farmer Nathaniel Talbot plays American roots and Northwest folk driven by melody-driven, masterful fingerstyle guitar. His seventh album, Land of Spin, was released in July 2025.Old Fashion Christmas
Indoor holiday market in its 11th year, with gift, arts, crafts, antiques, and food booths, a holiday display leading to Santa, hourly drawings, and a children's Christmas tree coloring contest.Old Fashioned ChristmasIN THE NEWSLETTER
Old-fashioned Christmas fair at the Expo Center in Redmond.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.Oregon Guns and More, LLC Gun Show
The Oregon Guns and More gun show at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond on Friday, November 13.Second Saturday at Artists’ Gallery
The Artists' Gallery in Sunriver Village marks the second Saturday with a reception, 4-6pm: local artists on hand to talk about their work, with appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks served.The Sweet Lillies
Quartet The Sweet Lillies play heartfelt originals with electric guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies. Their sound ranges from folk and rock to hip-hop.Travis Ehrenstrom: Church of Neil
Church of Neil is an annual Bend event started in 2004, held on or near Neil Young's birthday, with local artists playing acoustic sets covering his music. Travis Ehrenstrom performs with TEB, his five-piece band.Visions of Sugarplums Bake and Craft Sale Extraordinaire
Annual bake and craft sale at SHARC in Sunriver, put on by Sunriver Christian Fellowship: frozen entrees, soups, breads, desserts and crafts, plus a raffle. All proceeds go to local non-profits.Winter Traditions
Holiday bazaar supporting the La Pine Senior Activity Center, with 40-plus indoor and outdoor vendors, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, food trucks, a Festival of Trees auction, and raffle baskets.Holiday Market
Holiday market with more than 30 local vendors selling crafts and more, plus breakfast and lunch items available. Free, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.8:30a
Sisters Country Running Club: Saturday run (weekly)
Sisters Country Running Club's Saturday trail run, 8:30am; location varies. Free and open to all levels.8:30a
Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK): Saturday run (weekly)
CORK's Saturday long run, 9am at The Grove food court near Summit High School: run or walk your own distance (many aim for 5-10 miles), coffee after.9:00a
Saturday Coffee Run
CORK's Saturday coffee run: meet at Thump Coffee at The Grove at 9am for an easy run on road or trail.9:00a
Bend Run Club: Saturday run (weekly)
Bend Run Club's Saturday run: longer trail runs at 9:30am; locations and details are posted weekly on the club's Instagram.9:30a
7th Annual Art Fair & Sale
Meet local artisans and makers and shop handmade art and crafts at the fellowship's seventh annual art fair and sale. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all welcome.10:00a
GOLDEN: A K-pop Kids Party! at The Domino Room
Family-friendly dance party with remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Doors 10:30 a.m., show 11 a.m.; costumes and dancing encouraged, kids under 2 free.10:30a
Greenwood Concert Series: Coyote Rider
Coyote Rider is a new Bend singer-songwriter project with Kim Kelley on guitar and vocals, Kat Hilst on cello, mandolin and vocals, and Tim Coffey on lead guitar.3:00p
10 Barrel Brewing Pray for SnowIN THE NEWSLETTER
10 Barrel's annual Pray for Snow party at the eastside pub.5:00p
Holiday Makers MarketIN THE NEWSLETTER
Local makers market at UPP Liquids — free to browse.5:00p
Live Music with Piña Colada
Pina Colada is a dynamic duo playing feel-good yacht rock, pop, and R&B tunes.5:00p
Family Friendly Karaoke with A Fine Note Karaoke Too
Family-friendly karaoke at Bridge 99 Brewing with A Fine Note Karaoke Too: all ages, free to sing, 6-9pm.6:00p