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— Derek Carlson

A consultation should feel different

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Concert season at the amphitheater is underway, and now Alpenglow Nights is joining in on the music fun. If you’re new around here, Alpenglow Nights is a free weekly concert series at Alpenglow Park that runs every Thursday through the end of June. The Hank Shreve Band will be taking center stage this week along with a fun lineup of activities, food, and vendors. Show up early, as this is always a super popular event. 5 - 8 PM Alpenglow Park

It must truly be late spring in Bend as a Stage 1 burn ban is now in effect. On Deschutes National Forest and BLM lands in Central Oregon, you can no longer have campfires (except in designated fire rings at approved campgrounds), smoke, run chainsaws between 1 - 8 PM, use off-road vehicles outside of designated roads/trails, or partake in open flame welding or explosives. Gas or propane stoves are still allowed if they are more than 3 feet from vegetation.

Visit Bend, through their Cultural Tourism Fund, has awarded $300,000 in grants to organizations throughout Central Oregon. The 22 projects include the Bend Film Festival, High Desert Museum, Bend Fall Fest, Winter Pride Fest, Jazz at the Oxford, plus plenty more! You can check out the full list here (sort by 2026 to see only this year’s list).

🍻 Crux lawn space reopens: Earlier (as in a newsletter or two ago) we shared that a few new carts would be joining Crux. Well, for folks who have been waiting with bated breath for the lawn space to reopen, that day has officially come. So come enjoy the new space and grab some food from one of the many food trucks (the full list is now A Broken Angel, Alpine Smash Co, Mountain Mahalo Shaved Ice, Red Road Pizza Co., and
El Sancho).

👩‍🎨 Brittany Was Gallery launch: Local artist Brittany Was just launched her fine art gallery featuring vibrant, texture-heavy impasto oil paintings inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Prints start at $45, and a portion of every sale goes to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. If you’re interested in purchasing a print, they sent over a discount code for you to use - LAUNCH15

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Most spaces disappear when the sun sets. Yours doesn’t have to.

Bend Illumination specializes in permanent lighting designs that highlight your entire home or business while staying Dark Sky compliant and neighbor-friendly.

Permanent Roofline Lighting: Nearly invisible tracks stay up year-round, directing light downward for a beautiful architectural glow. Use a simple app to switch from warm white to vibrant colors for any holiday or occasion. No ladders, no hassle.

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Whether you’re looking for a little extra curb appeal at home or a more inviting presence for your business, Bend Illumination ensures every space looks like a masterpiece that’s as responsible as it is radiant.

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💻 Coworking in Coffee Shops: Meet up with some fellow remote workers for a part work, part socializing sesh at a local coffee shop. 12 PM Location shared after signup

🏃‍♂ Trail Running Film Fest: Get stoked for some summer trail running with an evening showcasing the best in trail running films. 7 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🧠 Headgames Trivia: Put your trivia knowledge to the test while enjoying a fresh pour of your favorite Deschutes brew. 6:30 PM Deschutes Brewery

💃 Tropical Latin Dance Party: Show off your moves at Dogwood’s weekly tropical Latin dance party. 7 PM Dogwood

🥕 Downtown Farmers Market: Stock up on your weekly supply of greens, meat, berries, and more at the downtown Bend farmers market. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

🌱 Integrated Invasive Plant Management: Join the Native Plant Society of Oregon for a discussion on how the BLM is handling invasive plant management in Central Oregon. 5 PM Larkspur Community Center

❔ Mystery Book Club: Discuss the latest who-dun-it with a discussion of The Talented Mr. Ripley at Roundabout Books. 6 PM Roundabout Books

🧑‍💻 Tech Happy Hour: Grab a drink and chat about all things tech at What the Tech’s tech professional meetup. 5:30 PM Crux

🎶 Music Bingo: Music bingo is all the rage, so come give it a shot and see what all the fuss is about at Portello Lounge. 6:30 PM Portello Lounge

🌿 Stamp Making Class: Out - stickers. In - hand cut stamps. Learn how to make your own stamps at this hands-on class. 6 PM Bend TEAL

🎉 Bend Chamber Centennial Celebration: Join the Bend Chamber as they celebrate 100 years of helping to lift up businesses in Bend. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and a raffle with some pretty sweet prizes. 6 PM High Desert Museum

🏃‍♀ Ladies Group Run: Get your run on with a fun group of ladies at this weekly group run departing from Active Culture. 5 PM Active Culture

👾 Pokémon Club: Trade in your supply of Charizards for a level 3 Jigglypuff. Or battle it out with other players to see if you have the strongest set of them all. 3 PM Rosie Bareis Community Campus

♻ Sort it Out: Confused about what actually goes in your recycling bin? You’re not alone! Come learn from Deschutes County Solid Waste about what to recycle and what to toss. 5:15 PM Redmond Library

🖌 Pacas, Paints, & Pints: Tired of boring old paint and sips? How about a paint and sip at an alpaca farm? You know you’re interested! 6 PM Healing Reins

🥘 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Bring the littles for a class where they’ll learn how to make healthy meals from fresh, local ingredients. 4 PM Hanai

🚲 Bent Alleycat Race: Bend’s own bike-messenger inspired race series returns for another summer. These races are part cycling and part route planning. So it isn’t always the strongest rider who takes home the crown. 7:30 PM Mirror Pond Plaza

💸 Taxes, Tourism, and Tradeoff: Join the City Club as they explore how the Transient Lodging Tax fits within Oregon’s highly constrained tax system, what HB 4148 changed, and how the City of Bend, Visit Bend, and Deschutes County are working through new options and tradeoffs. 8 AM First Presbyterian Church

🍄 Mushroom Identification: Want to pick your own mushrooms but can’t distinguish a button mushroom from a chanterelle? Then this is the class for you. 6:30 PM Trinity Episcopal Church

Panda Conspiracy | Silver Moon | 7 PM
Brandi Carlile | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Granddaddy | Midtown Ballroom | 8 PM | Tickets
Geoffrey Louis Koch | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

The Alex Lucero Band | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Brandi Carlile | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Son of Wolf | Bevel Brewing | 6 PM
Tommy Guerro | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
River Spell | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Thomas T. & The Blue Chips | River’s Place | 6 PM
Dirk Benson | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Coyote Rider | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Dom Ruben | The Lot | 6 PM

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Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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