🧭 Before you head out

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Heads up if you’re headed out to any local businesses today, many have stated that they will be closing, only accepting cash, or opening for limited hours as part of the nationwide protest. If you choose to support Bend’s local businesses, I’d recommend checking out their social accounts to make sure they’re open.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🥣 Grab your tickets to the SOUPer Bowl

• ❄️ Great Nordeen pushed back and VertFest cancelled

• 🏓 Rally Recreation celebrates one year in business

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

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SNAPSHOTS

⛷️ Great Nordeen Rescheduled and VertFest cancelled

This year’s abysmal snowpack has claimed another pair of victims (although one hopes to still give it a go) as the Great Nordeen fatbike and xc ski race has been rescheduled to March 14th, and VertFest at Mt. Bachelor has been cancelled. The Great Nordeen race was originally scheduled to take place this weekend, and VertFest was originally set to happen next week on February 8th.

🥣 SOUPer Bowl is Back Next Weekend

Now that the Bears are out of contention, there’s only one SOUPer Bowl that I care about (sorry to the Seahawks fans out there), and that is HDFFA’s annual fundraiser happening on Saturday, February 7th, at Grace Lutheran Church. Tickets get you a seat at the table where you can sample soups from 13 local restaurants and vote for your favorite. They offer two seatings, and the first is already sold out, so this might be your last chance to get tickets to support an amazing local organization and sample some tasty soups. Grab your tickets here.

🌯 February’s Premium Subscriber Perk

February is just about here, and this month we’ll be sending a free breakfast burrito from Bend Breakfast Burrito to all of our premium subscribers. For those who might be new here, our premium subscriber club is a way to help support the Bend Buzz directly, and in exchange, we send you a free perk from a local business each month. Past months have included passes to coworking spaces, climbing gyms, free smoothies, and more!

Our premium subscriber email will be going out this weekend, so if you want to get on the list, you can do so here.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🏓 Rally Recreation anniversary party: Rally Recreation is celebrating one year in business with a party on Saturday. Swing by to say congrats, play some games like pool, ping pong, or foosball, and enjoy 50% off admission!

🍺 Vote for Terranaut!: Show local brewery Terranaut some love by giving them a vote for best new brewery in the USA Today’s 10BEST awards (they’ve already taken home the award for the small brewery of the year in Oregon). Right now they’re sitting in 5th place, but I think with a bit of a push we can move them up the leaderboard pretty quickly!

🚲️ Webcyclery Grand Reopening & 28th Anniversary Celebration: I’m a little late to the party with this one, as they have officially been celebrating all week long, but there are still two days of fun left! Webcyclery is celebrating its grand reopening (a fire had displaced them for a while) along with their 28th anniversary! Stop by to check out the special discounts along with daily giveaways.

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TOGETHER WITH ALEX HOEPLINGER

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 1.30

🎿 Moonlight Ski & Dine: Strap on those skinny skis and glide the 11 (mostly downhill) miles to Elk Lake Resort. Once there, you can enjoy dinner at the lodge and a moonlit snowcat ride back to Dutchman. Due to popular demand from their last ski & dine, they have added trips for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 4 PM Dutchman Sno-Park

🔮 The Tarot Prism: A guided tarot experience that blends intuition, reflection, and community. Come curious and leave with fresh insight (and maybe a little clarity). 3 PM Pine & Prism Wellness Collective

🍑 Naughty Valentines Pottery Workshop: Adults-only clay night with cheeky Valentine’s flair. Get your hands dirty, laugh a lot, and leave with a handmade piece that’s anything but subtle. 5:30 PM Two Suns Art Studio

😂 Clean Comedy Family Night: All-ages stand-up that’s actually funny and family-friendly. A feel-good night out with laughs you can bring home.  6:30 PM New Hope Church

🔊 Bass in Bend: Local DJ Showcase: A night of heavy beats and homegrown talent featuring Bend-area DJs. Expect high energy, deep bass, and a packed dance floor. 8 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🎸 Bendstock: A multi-band local music showcase celebrating Bend’s live music scene. Grab a drink, discover a new favorite band, and settle in for the night.  7 PM Silver Moon

🧘 Yoga and sound bath: Unwind in an evening of deep relaxation and renewal with an evening of yoga and a sound bath at Free Spirit. 6:30 PM Free Spirit Yoga

Saturday 1.31

🕯️ Wall Altar Workshop: Get a little crafty and create a new piece of home decor with Mud Lake Studio’s wall altar workshop. 10 AM Mud Lake Studios

🖍️ No Bones Drawing Club: Low-pressure, high-fun sketching for artists of all levels. Bring your favorite drawing tools, grab a coffee, and settle in for a relaxed morning of making art without perfectionism—or expectations—getting in the way. 10 AM The Grove

🎤 Crowd Control Comedy Show: This isn’t a sit-back-and-observe kind of comedy show. The comedians thrive on audience energy, so expect quick wit, unpredictable moments, and plenty of big laughs.  8 PM Craft Kitchen

🎻 Children’s Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo: A hands-on introduction to music for kids who love to touch, explore, and make noise. Little ones can see instruments up close and get inspired by the live performance.  9:30 AM Mountain View High School

🏛️ Free Day at the Museum: One of the best free days in town. Wander exhibits on Central Oregon wildlife, history, and culture at your own pace—great for families or a casual solo stroll.  10 AM High Desert Museum

🍺 13th Annual High Gravity Brewfest: Not your average beer fest. This one’s all about bold, high-ABV pours and breweries that like to push boundaries. Pace yourself and sample wisely.  1 PM McMenamins Old St. Francis School

🧥 Flannel Fest: Break out your best plaid and lean into Bend’s laid-back style while sipping on some winter warmers. Want to kick things up a notch? There’s a flannel competition for Fido, as well. 12 PM Midtown Yacht Club

🎹 Piano Flow Live at Mt. Bachelor: Live piano meets snowy mountain views in this uniquely cozy alpine performance. It’s equal parts concert and winter magic. 5 PM Mt. Bachelor Nordic

💃 Get Up and Groove: This is less about choreography and more about moving in ways that feel good. A welcoming, judgment-free get-together that’ll leave you energized for the rest of your day. 10 AM The Hixon at Westside

🎿 Pipe Down: A one-of-a-kind snow minipipe pops up in Parrilla’s parking lot—5 feet tall, 16 feet wide, built with metal coping and plenty of room to get creative. Competitors get 20 seconds per run to do whatever they want, you bring the hype! 6 PM Parrilla

🤠 Sisters Rodeo Night: Break out the boots for a rowdy, Western-leaning night celebrating all things rodeo. Expect country vibes, cold drinks, and a crowd that’s down to two-step, cheer loud, and keep the energy high well into the evening. 6 PM Cross-Eyed Cricket

🥗 Healthy Happy Hour: A feel-good spin on happy hour with wellness-forward bites, better-for-you sips, and space to connect with like-minded folks. Come to unwind after work, learn something new, and leave feeling refreshed instead of wrecked. 4 PM Box Factory

📼 ’90s Trivia Night: From sitcoms and boy bands to grunge and classic commercials, this trivia night is a full-on nostalgia trip. Rally your smartest friends, brush up on your pop culture knowledge, and compete—flannel and frosted tips optional. 6 PM Craft Kitchen & Brewery

🧘 Freeing Your Diaphragm Workshop: Discover how to liberate your diaphragm and bring more ease and buoyancy to your breath and body. 11:30 AM Namaspa Yoga

🎒 RuckTalks: A weekly men’s meetup built around rucking (walking with weight), real dialogue, and shared growth. All fitness levels are welcome. Weight optional. Time and Location shared after signup

Sunday 2.1

🛍️ Sunday Vintage Pop-Up: Sip something tasty while browsing racks of curated vintage finds. A mellow, social way to shop local and maybe score a one-of-a-kind piece. 11 AM Upp Liquids

🎨 Paint Your Partner: Things might get goofy—and that’s the point. Paint each other’s portraits, sip wine, and embrace the inevitable artistic liberties. 4 PM Bend Wine Bar

🔥 Red Tent Community Gathering: A monthly gathering centered on connection, storytelling, and shared experience. Come as you are and settle into a supportive, welcoming space.  1 PM Hanai

🌶️ Thousand Trails Chili Contest: Local chili-makers go head-to-head for bragging rights and full bowls. Show up hungry and be prepared to debate spice levels.  2:30 PM The Lodge at Thousand Trails Campground

💕 Singles Meetup: Calling all singles in the 50 - 70 age range. Come join the Bend singles meetup at Bevel Brewing. 5 PM Bevel Brewing

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 1.30

Paul Eddy | Ponch’s Place | 6 PM 
Charlee Prayers | Currents | 7 PM
Coyote Rider | McMenamins | 7 PM 
The Ten Tenors | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Superball | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Saturday 1.31

Guitar Gods Revue | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Joshua Josue | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Fractal & Mamas Boy | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Hot Buttered Rum | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Piña Colada | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM 
Go Pound Salt | Ale Apothecary | 6 PM
LAYZ, EDGE & Skora | Midtown Ballroom | 8 PM | Tickets

Sunday 2.1

Sidney Joseph | River’s Place | 5 PM

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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