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Intro to Blacksmithing – Make a Bottle Opener

444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend SE Bend

$159

Come have fun and try your hand at the time-honored DIY craft of shaping, tapering, and punching steel to create a functional bottle opener. This is a good 2-hour introductory workshop before committing to the two-sessions Blacksmithing 101 class. Tools & materials are provided. 5413882283

Intro To Jewelry Metalsmithing

DIY Cave

444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend SE Bend

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$159

Arts / Crafts

Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll create a stunning hand-forged mountain range pendant. Learn essential metalsmithing techniques with our jewelry studio tools, including sawing, shaping, filing, and soldering. You’ll transfer patterns, drill holes, and use sweat soldering to join your pieces seamlessly. Perfect for beginners! 5413882283

Life of a Showgirl: Yogalates

Bend Yoga Center

1230 NE 3rd Street, Suite A230, Bend Midtown/Orchard District

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$25

Yoga + Meditation, Group Workouts + Fitness

Join Haleigh for a Taylor Swift inspired Yogalates class that blends movement, breath, and a touch of showgirl flair. Yogalates is a fusion of yoga and Pilates, combining the mindful movement of yoga with the core-focused strength and stability of Pilates. Class will be heated to 95Â°. All levels welcome. 5415500572

Traditional Soap Making

City of Redmond

Redmond, Or., Redmond Redmond

$135

Arts / Crafts

Handcraft eight unique bars of soapâ€”from gentle facial cleansers to tough dish bars. Learn to create long-lasting recipes tailored to every need, combining function with handmade charm. Each bar balances strength, softness, and durability for everyday use. 650-224-6750

Lavender Nights: End of Season Gathering

Tumalo Lavender

19825 Connarn Road, Bend Tumalo

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Free

Live Music, Seasonal Events + Markets, Kid-Friendly Seasonal Events

Join us for a family & dog friendly evening to celebrate the end of the summer season. Live music, fire pits, treats, and Juniper Moon slinging beer, wine, mocktails and more! Enjoy 15% off in the store and the launch of our seasonal Frankincense & Lavender line! 5414086371

Ceramic Votive Workshop

Tumalo Lavender

19825 Connarn Road, Bend Tumalo

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$130

Arts / Crafts

Get in the Holiday spirit with a create your own votives workshop from La Luce Studio! Included: a 2.5 hour workshop, 2 handmade pieces fully fired, all materials, 10% off in store, and drinks and treats provided. All pieces will be ready for pickup within 4 weeks of class. 415-308-4538

Barringer & Baker

Portello Wine and Spirits

2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend Summit West

Free

Live Music

With steller vocals and masterful violin they create wonderful soundscapes of classic songs and instrumentals. 5037033633

La Bon Burlesque Presents: Bite Club

Volcanic Theatre Pub

70 SW Century Dr., Bend Century West

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$25-$160

Dance, Trivia + Game Nights, Theater

Survive the night in this vampiric spin on the classic game of Mafia, all while indulging in seductive, vampire-inspired burlesque performances. If you wish to escape the hunt, select â€˜mere mortalâ€™ when claiming your place among us. NA

It’s a 2000s (Halloween) Party

Midtown Ballroom

51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Downtown

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$20

Etc.

Backcountry Brew

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

875 NW Brooks St., Bend Downtown

Free

Groups + Meetups

The Backcountry Brew is a monthly meetup to talk hunting, fishing, cooking, conservation, and everything else that goes with the hunting-angling-outdoors lifestyle. Weâ€™re all-around outdoorspeople happy to answer questions and share advice to help you get out and procure your own wild-caught food. All are welcome 🙂 541-323-3955

Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting

The Den Dive Shop

56881 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver Sunriver

$100 annual club fee

Groups + Meetups, Outdoors + Athletic Events

Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon’s waterways. Join the club! 541-600-9355

Rare Form w/ Soft Clip and Mafimi (Montly DJ Residency)

The Capitol

190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend Downtown

Free

DJs + Dance

Bend’s finest nightclub, djs, atmosphere and premium sound system. First Friday features Rare Form w/ Soft Clip and Mafimi. 541-678-5740

One Mad Man Music

Free

Live Music

One Mad Man: loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. 541-728-0303

Beautiful Strengths of Indigenous Communities with MIchelle Jacob, Ph.D.

Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus

Bend, Bend SW Bend

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$15

Presentations + Exhibits

Dr. Michelle Jacob emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love and collective strength. 5413837257

Indigenous Speakers Series: Beautiful Strengths of Indigenous Communities

COCC Campus Center – Wille Hall

2600 College Way, Bend NW Crossing

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Sliding-scale pricing

Presentations + Exhibits

Dr. Michelle Jacob emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love and strength. 541-382-4754

Messages from the Ancestors: Behind the Veil

The Peoples Apothecary

1841 NE Division Street, Bend SW Bend

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$113

Spiritual, Seasonal Events + Markets, Etc.

In this intimate collaborative workshop, three practitioners will walk beside you as you open to ancestral messages and find ways to carry them forward: sit for a unique ancestral tarot spread, receive intuitive reading or energetic clearing, and formulate a flower essence to carry forward the messages you received. 5417282368

Songs and Stories with Cuban Master Drummer Miguel Bernal

Downtown Bend Public Library – Brooks Room

601 NW Wall St., Bend Downtown

Free

Music

Miguel Bernal will play the sacred Bata drum rhythms used by SanterÃa worshippers to honor and communicate with the divine. He will share songs and stories of the gods and goddesses and entertain questions from the audience. Miguel Bernal is a world-renowned percussionist who plays with Portland-based band Pink Martini. 5413121062

Zakk Sabbath: American Winter Tour â€˜25

Midtown Ballroom

51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Downtown

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Live Music

Rebirth: A Journey of Healing and Renewal

$125

Mental Health

This course is a sacred space to honor transition and transformation in all its forms.

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

Downtown Bend Library – Brooks Room

601 NW Wall St,, Bend Downtown

Free

Music

Experience the transcendent beauty of classical guitar with a critically acclaimed guitarist. Peter offers an audience-friendly, solo recital that runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 19th century. Learn more at www.peterfletcher.com 5413121029

Nerdy Fox Paint & Sip Night

Modern Games

550 SW Industrial way #150, bend Box Factory

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$55

Etc.

Put on your glasses, grab your favorite drink, and join us for a night of creativity and charm as we paint an adorably nerdy fox â€” complete with specs, sass, and serious style. 5417712092

Bingo with Bren Supporting Habitat for Humanity

Bevel Craft Brewing

911 SE Armour St., Ste. B, Bend Larkspur | E

$2

Trivia + Game Nights

Join us for Bingo with Bren, supporting Habitat for Humanity! Fifty percent of proceeds go to cash prizes, while the rest helps build safe, affordable housing for families in need. Play, win, and make a differenceâ€”together we can create a future where everyone has a place to call home. 5419723835

Natural History Pub: The Recipe for Healthy Soil

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

700 NW Bond St., Bend Downtown

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Free with RSVP

Presentations + Exhibits

A healthy garden begins with healthy soil. But whatâ€™s the recipe for good soil? A mix of plants, animals, fungi, moisture and an understanding of your soilâ€™s individual history. Join Garrett L. Duyck, Basin Resource Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, to learn about soil management in the region. 541-382-4754

Motivation and Goal Setting Workshop

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Free

Mental Health

Itâ€™s a great time to redesign your life. Make use of your time at home by setting and reaching goals in a free Zoom workshop. Certified Life Coach Jacquie Elliott is hosting a motivation and accountability workshop on the first Monday of the each month. Email her at coach@jacquieelliottclc.com for the link.

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