This weekend in Downtown Bend | March 22, 23 & 24

Grab your friends and jump up for joy, because it's the first weekend of Spring, folks.   We've made it through an *interesting* winter and it's time to look forward to daffodils and tulips.  

Robin Williams said, "Spring is nature's way of saying Let's Party".  We couldn't agree more.

​Here is the line-up for all that is hip and happening in Downtown, the heart of Bend!

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​Yak Attack at The Common's Apres Ski Series 

Parallel 44 Presents is excited to present another installment of the Apres Ski Series at The Commons with the electronic jam vibes of Yak Attack! This is a FREE & ALL AGES event and will feature Deschutes Brewery on tap all night. Sponsored by the amazing Mt Bachelor, Dr. Jolly's, Subaru of Bend, The Source Weekly, Deschutes Brewery & Bend Cultural Tourism Fund .

 Embrace your Inner Foolishness Improv Show at The Capitol

Come, watch, laugh as Shane, Heather, Eric, Susan and maybe Shaun create stories based on audience suggestions! You too can be a fool if you join in the Jam at the end. $10 @ Door. ​

#mydowntownbend Contest (win $$!)

Join the My Downtown Bend contest and share all about your favorite things in Downtown Bend!

​We all know that the best recommendations come from family and friends. In Downtown Bend, we are all friends, and now we can share our best recommendations with each other & you can win a great prize! WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED ON 4/21/2019.

There are TWO ways to enter the contest!

#1 Enter via the website
-Fill out the form here: http://www.downtownbend.org/mydowntownbend.html, including 1-3 paragraphs on what you love about Downtown Bend.
-Include a photo and/or a bio with your post and feel free to include a link to your business (if applicable).
-After your entry is posted on our website and social media, you will be sent an email with a link to repost, please repost with the hashtag #mydowntownbend.

#2 Enter via Instagram
-Take a picture of your favorite place in Downtown Bend
-Post the picture on your Instagram Feed
-Post the picture on your Instagram Story
-Use the hashtags #downtownbend and #mydowntownbend
-Tag a friend in your post
-Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownbendor/

The fine print:
*Downtown Bend is defined by the boundaries of this map: http://www.downtownbend.org/eidmap.html
*All entries must include appropriate content, and the DBBA reserves the right to delete any inappropriate entires.
*After you enter the contest, make sure to vote for Downtown Bend in Americas's Mainstreet 25K Contest. Cast your vote for Downtown Bend here: http://www.downtownbend.org/americans-main-streets-25k-contest.html

FIRST PLACE
-$150 in Downtown Dollars
SECOND PLACE
- $100 in Downtown Dollar
THIRD PLACE
- $50 in Downtown Dollar

PLUS -
ALL entries will be posted on our website and shared via our social media channels.
If you own a local business, we are happy to tag & promote your business in our listings.

More info: http://www.downtownbend.org/mydowntownbend.html
Questions: downtownbend@gmail.com

Event photo provided by: https://migueledwardsphotography.com/

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Rock n' Roll Matinée at The Capitol

DJ Sknny Mrcls at The Dogwood

Join Guardian of the Underdog for our rock and roll matinée, downtown Bend, Oregon at the Capitol. ​

A night of Soul, Hip Hop and beyond with DJ Skinny Mrcls.

​The World We are Creating Presentation & Dialogue at Deschutes Library

Presentation and dialogue by Dr. Ruth L. Miller, internationally known futurist and metaphysician, with degrees in anthropology, environmental studies, and systems sciences.
Dr. Miller has studied, practiced, and taught courses on new paradigms, systems thinking, futures research, and much more. Building on her stunning presentation last spring, Dr. Miller, shares some of the many signs of an emerging culture that individuals and groups around the world have been creating. Outside of mainstream media and beyond anything governments can affect, people are discovering and implementing systemic advances which can lead to a sustainable future for all. The World We Are Creating looks at the choices we and millions of others are making, and how those will play out in the years ahead.

​Bend Comedy Presents: Todd Armstrong & Elaine Johnson at Seven Nightclub

Bend Comedy Presents:

- TODD ARMSTRONG -

Todd Armstrong has done the Bridgetown Comedy Festival a couple times, he was featured on VICELAND's Bong Appetite' and played Max on the Season 7 Finale of Portlandia. His comedy has represented Portland, OR by hosting Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch". Audiences from Portland to Maui to New York City have been shown his unique wit, energetic charm, outlandish truths and stranger than fiction stories. Todd has worked with many of best comedians; Dave Chapelle, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Amy Schumer, Iliza Shelsinger, Jay Mohr, Nick Kroll, Dave Attell, Chelsea Peretti, Steve-O, Ron Funches, Todd Barry, Jon Lovitz, Tommy Chong. Rob Schneider and many more.

He has a few themed shows including "Jury Duty" for Comical Debates as well as "Permanent Comedy", a web-series and that follows Todd as he interviews Comedians, Artists and Friends about comedy, life and making permanent choices in both. View it at www.permanentcomedy.com or on e360TV.

- ELAINE JOHNSON -

Elaine is the co-owner of Bend Comedy, and produces shows throughout central Oregon. She co-hosts Fuzzy Logic, an interactive panel show. You can also find her every Monday on Twitch hosting Veg Curious, her vegan cooking show that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Hosted by: Ryan Traughber

Showcase: $8 Online / $10 at the door

Age: 21+

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