Around the Bend / WED NOV 18
Musician's Open Showcase
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6 p.m. · The Commonwealth Pub, Bend
Open showcase at The Commonwealth Pub where local musicians, singers and performers share their talent and connect with other artists. The night features open mic and featured artist sets.
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Hello Tech! Drop-In Tech Help
Drop-in tech help at the Crook County Library in Prineville.Todd Day Wait
Nashville-based troubadour Todd Day Wait plays Silver Moon — old-time country, folk and blues in the Jimmie Rodgers and Willie Nelson tradition.Coffee Time With Kiwanis
Coffee meetup with Kiwanis at Dry Canyon Club in Redmond.7:30a
BJC Primary Literature Paper with Dr. Matthew Higgins! + Breakfast Snacks
This week's article: TBD SOON Special Guest: Dr. Matthew Higgins Join us to learn about reading primary literature (scientific papers) this Wednesday morning in a low stakes environment.9:00a
Family Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.9:30a
Let's Sketch - Teal Tea & Art Lounge
A group sketching meetup at the Teal Tea & Art Lounge in Bend.9:30a
Book Club
It's a Friday night in a campus bar in Berkeley, fall of 2000, and Percy Marks is pontificating about music again.10:00a
Children's Program: Storytime
A children's storytime program in Prineville, presented by Crook County Library.10:00a
Mobility for Life
Mobility for Life session at the Broughton Room in Prineville.10:00a
Quiet Writing Time
Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want.10:00a
Baby Story Time
Babies need to hear stories, right from the beginning. You and your little one will join other families and hear very simple stories, songs and rhymes that will help to build a love of books and words.10:30a
Family Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.10:30a
Crafternoon
Join the Early Learning Community Librarian for a bit of artistic expression and early literacy skill building! Children will work on developing fine motor skills, shape identification, texture description, and color exploration through the process of completing an interactive craft.11:00a
Crafternoon
Join an Early Learning Community Librarian for a bit of artistic expression and early literacy skill building! Children will work on developing fine motor skills, shape identification, texture description, and color exploration through the process of completing an interactive craft.12:00p
High Desert Chamber Music's "Starry Starry Night" Online Auction
High Desert Chamber Music's annual Gala online auction closes Nov. 18 at 9pm. Anyone can bid from home, with proceeds supporting HDCM's Concert Series and free Educational Outreach programs.12:00p
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.1:00p
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions
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.1:00p
Playdough Playtime
Integrate learning with sensory play at playdough playtime! The first half of the program will be educational play where we will use playdough mats to form letters, numbers, and create images to go with a story.2:00p
We're Here! Wednesdays
Want to try something new? Do you have questions or just want to learn more about the library and our programs?2:00p
After School D&D Club (Middle School Age)
Middle school adventurers are invited to join a monthly afterschool Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the whimsical world of Obojima.3:00p
Wildwood (OCAP)
Open-caption screening of Wildwood at the Old St. Francis theater. 3:45pm, 132 minutes, rated PG-13.3:45p
Burgerville Fundraiser
Fundraiser event at Burgerville in Bend.4:00p
Cuentacuentos en español
Diseñado para familias con niños de 0-5 años. Vengan a disfrutar y aprender a través de cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades de movimiento.4:00p
Bend ET Social @ Waypoint Hotel
Bend Emerging Talent's networking social at Waypoint Hotel — appetizers, drinks and an evening of meeting fellow local professionals. $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.5:00p
GSA in the Library
A welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies during the school year. This GSA-adjacent program will offer a chance to connect with other youth, community partners, and resources.5:00p
Mining Your Life for Laughter
Space is limited and registration is required. Do you like to laugh?5:00p
Transgressors Exhibit Opening Reception
Opening reception for Transgressors, an exhibit about Indigiqueer ancestors, at the Deschutes Historical Museum.5:00p
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez. El cupo es limitado.5:30p
Inner Alchemy: An Autumn Seasonal Immersion
Name of Event: Inner Alchemy: An Autumn Seasonal Immersion Facilitator: Carolyn Candela Hanai Location: Earth Room Time of Event: 5:30 - 7:30pm Event Description: Honor the energies of autumn with an evening of gentle movement, journaling, seasonal attunement, and a guided intuitive meditation…5:30p
Madras Runners: Wednesday run (weekly)
Weekly Wednesday group run with Madras Runners in Madras, open to all ages and levels for running or walking. Locations vary between Madras High School Track and Juniper Hills Park.5:30p
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Plazas limitadas, llame a Brent para inscribirse hoy mismo. Para registrarse llamar Brent al - 541.788.4829.6:00p
Fall Into OBOB Series: A Game of Fox & Squirrels, Jenn Reese
Oregon Battle of the Books author event with Jenn Reese, on her Oregon Book Award-winning middle-grade novel A Game of Fox & Squirrels, at Roundabout Books.6:00p
Metal Clay Rings - 2 Day Class
Two-day class in Bend on making rings with metal clay.6:00p
Mystery Book Club
Monthly mystery book club at Roundabout Books; this month discussing 'Five' by Ilona Bannister. Meets at 6pm.6:00p
Rediscovered Reads Book Club
Book club for great books you missed when they were new; this month: 'My Sister, the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Meets at 6pm.6:00p
Short Fun Run
Group fun run starting at Outside Cascade Adventures in Bend, covering 3 to 4 easy miles.6:00p
Trivia Night
Weekly trivia night hosted by Sean Solo Trivia, with a $25 gift card for the first-place team.6:00p
Head Games Trivia
Head Games trivia night at Deschutes Brewery in Bend.6:30p
Almost @ McMenamins
Almost plays favorite tunes from the 1970s through the 1990s at McMenamins Father Luke's Room in Bend on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. The show is free and open to all ages.7:00p