--- title: Bend Events & Things to Do This Week | WOW Bend description: "Find things to do in Bend this week: concerts, brewery nights, outdoor adventures, festivals, theatre, food and free events. 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Search, filter by date or category, and explore on the map. [+ Add your event](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTA&publisher_id=12367&partner_name=Bend) Loading Bend events… The calendar is taking longer than usual. Please refresh the page or check back shortly. This week · Thu, Oct 15 – Fri, Oct 23 ## Top 10 Things to Do in Bend This Week 10 standout Bend events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Pacific. [See the full calendar](https://demo.evvnt.com/bend#events) 1. [1 Arts ![Emily Catalano](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/23991247.jpeg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109001392n-emily-catalano) Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM ### [Emily Catalano](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109001392n-emily-catalano) Volcanic Theatre Pub Arts & entertainment at Volcanic Theatre Pub, Bend, OR. [Details: Emily Catalano](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109001392n-emily-catalano) [Tickets for Emily Catalano](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/109001392?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 2. [2 Live Music ![Patrick Lamb: Jazz At the Oxford Presents James Torme, Son of Mel Torme Celebrating 100 Years](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/25224862.jpeg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108429715n-patrick-lamb-jazz-at-the-oxford-presents-james-torme-son-of-mel-torme-celebrating-100-years) Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM ### [Patrick Lamb: Jazz At the Oxford Presents James Torme, Son of Mel Torme Celebrating 100 Years](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108429715n-patrick-lamb-jazz-at-the-oxford-presents-james-torme-son-of-mel-torme-celebrating-100-years) The Oxford Hotel Live music at The Oxford Hotel, Bend, OR. [Details: Patrick Lamb: Jazz At the Oxford Presents James Torme, Son of Mel Torme Celebrating 100 Years](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108429715n-patrick-lamb-jazz-at-the-oxford-presents-james-torme-son-of-mel-torme-celebrating-100-years) [Tickets for Patrick Lamb: Jazz At the Oxford Presents James Torme, Son of Mel Torme Celebrating 100 Years](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108429715?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 3. [3 Kids / Family WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/42982223a-8-month-school-of-wizardry) Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM ### [8-Month School of Wizardry](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/42982223a-8-month-school-of-wizardry) Skyliner Lodge Event at Skyliner Lodge, Bend, OR. [Details: 8-Month School of Wizardry](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/42982223a-8-month-school-of-wizardry) [Tickets for 8-Month School of Wizardry](http://www.active.com/bend-or/parenting-and-family/camps/8-month-school-of-wizardry-2026) 4. [4 Arts WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1383777s-swan-lake) Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PM ### [Swan Lake](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1383777s-swan-lake) Tower Theatre - Bend Arts & entertainment at Tower Theatre - Bend, Bend, OR. [Details: Swan Lake](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1383777s-swan-lake) [Tickets for Swan Lake](https://www.axs.com/events/1383777/swan-lake-tickets?cid=usaffevvnt) 5. [5 Live Music ![Kristen Ford](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/25989524.jpeg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108809321n-kristen-ford) Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM ### [Kristen Ford](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108809321n-kristen-ford) GoodLife Brewing Company Live music at GoodLife Brewing Company, Bend, OR. [Details: Kristen Ford](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108809321n-kristen-ford) [Tickets for Kristen Ford](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108809321?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 6. [6 Live Music ![Blank Page: Country Baptism Tour](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/26150891.jpeg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108893019n-blank-page-country-baptism-tour) Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM ### [Blank Page: Country Baptism Tour](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108893019n-blank-page-country-baptism-tour) Tower Theatre Live music at Tower Theatre, Bend, OR. [Details: Blank Page: Country Baptism Tour](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108893019n-blank-page-country-baptism-tour) [Tickets for Blank Page: Country Baptism Tour](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108893019?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 7. [7 Arts WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3864999-exclusive-movie-screening-of-hello-beautiful-guest-of-honor-christine-handy-) Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM ### [Exclusive Movie Screening of HELLO BEAUTIFUL- Guest of Honor, Christine Handy!](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3864999-exclusive-movie-screening-of-hello-beautiful-guest-of-honor-christine-handy-) Central Oregon Community College Movie, Buffet dinner, 1 complimentary cocktail / mocktail ticket, dessert, raffle prizes, silent auction packages. Meet… [Details: Exclusive Movie Screening of HELLO BEAUTIFUL- Guest of Honor, Christine Handy!](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3864999-exclusive-movie-screening-of-hello-beautiful-guest-of-honor-christine-handy-) [Tickets for Exclusive Movie Screening of HELLO BEAUTIFUL- Guest of Honor, Christine Handy!](https://go.evvnt.com/3864999-0) 8. [8 Live Music ![Brogan Woodburn at The Lot](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/25768051.jpeg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108701034n-brogan-woodburn-at-the-lot) Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM ### [Brogan Woodburn at The Lot](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108701034n-brogan-woodburn-at-the-lot) The Lot Live music at The Lot, Bend, OR. [Details: Brogan Woodburn at The Lot](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108701034n-brogan-woodburn-at-the-lot) [Tickets for Brogan Woodburn at The Lot](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108701034?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 9. [9 Sports / Leisure ![USARA Adventure Race National Championships](https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/uploads/generic/genericImage-websiteLogo-120459-1740449531.2727-0.bNVsB7.jpg)WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/113882r-usara-adventure-race-national-championships) Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM ### [USARA Adventure Race National Championships](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/113882r-usara-adventure-race-national-championships) High Desert Sports at High Desert, Bend, OR. [Details: USARA Adventure Race National Championships](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/113882r-usara-adventure-race-national-championships) [Tickets for USARA Adventure Race National Championships](https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Bend/USARAAdventureRaceNationalChampionship?aflt_token=lsDDTCWcazIepazYI0FCz9dbRxkCWAcY) 10. [10 Arts WOWBend](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1476447s-ballet-bend-tentacle-tribe) Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM ### [Ballet Bend - Tentacle Tribe](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1476447s-ballet-bend-tentacle-tribe) Tower Theatre - Bend Arts & entertainment at Tower Theatre - Bend, Bend, OR. [Details: Ballet Bend - Tentacle Tribe](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1476447s-ballet-bend-tentacle-tribe) [Tickets for Ballet Bend - Tentacle Tribe](https://www.axs.com/events/1476447/ballet-bend-tentacle-tribe-tickets?cid=usaffevvnt) Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 12, 2026 Where to go ## Bend Neighborhoods & Venues Every corner of Bend has its own scene. Here's where the city comes alive after dark and on weekends. ### Downtown Bend Wall and Bond streets: restaurants, bars, the Tower Theatre and Drake Park on Mirror Pond. ### Old Mill District Shops and riverside dining on the Deschutes River, home of Hayden Homes Amphitheater. ### Westside & Galveston Neighborhood pubs and restaurants along Galveston Avenue, close to the river and the road to Mt. Bachelor. ### The Box Factory A converted mill complex of breweries, eateries and local shops, next door to Crux Fermentation Project. ### NorthWest Crossing A walkable west-side neighborhood with local shops, restaurants and a summer farmers market. ### Midtown Greenwood Avenue and Third Street, home of Midtown Ballroom and a mix of bars, food carts and venues. ### Popular Bend venues Ticket with WOW Bend and we will add your logo and link to your ticketed events for FREE. 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[List Your Event Free](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTA&publisher_id=12367&partner_name=Bend) From the blog ## Bend News & Stories Guides, interviews and roundups from the Bend events scene. [All Bend stories](https://demo.evvnt.com/bend#news) Oct 12, 2026 ### [Grocery Outlet Files Permits for a Second Bend Store](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-grocery-outlet-second-store?hsLang=en) Grocery Outlet has applied for permits to open a second Bend store in the former Staples on the north end, next to Home Depot. [Read story](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-grocery-outlet-second-store?hsLang=en) Oct 12, 2026 ### [See the Final Hawthorne Footbridge Design at an Open House Oct. 20](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-hawthorne-crossing-open-house?hsLang=en) Bend and ODOT unveil the final design of the $33 million Hawthorne Overcrossing over the Parkway at an open house Tue., Oct. 20, 4:30-7 p.m. [Read story](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-hawthorne-crossing-open-house?hsLang=en) Oct 12, 2026 ### [Bend Fire & Rescue Is Throwing an Open House This Saturday, Helicopters Included](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-fire-rescue-open-house?hsLang=en) Bend Fire & Rescue hosts a free open house Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the North Fire Station with fire engines, helicopters and ... [Read story](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/bend-fire-rescue-open-house?hsLang=en) Free newsletter ## Get the WOW Bend newsletter The best things to do in Bend, delivered to your inbox. 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