This weekend in Downtown Bend | March 8, 9 & 10

It's Friday, and Downtown Bend is the only place to be this weekend for all that is hip and happening!  From a Rubik's Cube workshop to an Irish Whiskey night - you're sure to find an activity that delights you in Downtown - the heart of Bend, Oregon.

It's the last weekend for ​Downtown Bend Restaurant Week!

We are so lucky to have many choices of restaurants in Downtown Bend! Not only that, but we have some of the most talented chef's working in Downtown Bend! This is a chance to highlight each restaurant and the many terrific dishes our restaurants have to offer.

More info: http://www.downtownbend.org/restaurant-week.html

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Cube Club at Wabi Sabi

Rubik's is calling- will you answer?

Find out how fast your fingers can move at our monthly Cube Club. Hosted by the world-renowned cubist Daniel Helm, you will also learn the secret esoteric knowledge of proper algorithms for puzzle success. This event is free and open to the public, especially if they bring cookies. More info click here.

Pints for Polio at Deschutes

Pints for Polio is Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 2pm-6pm. All participants meet at Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House Bond Street (upstairs). For $25 each participant gets a commemorative metal pint cup, a map of participating pubs, and a 6oz taste of great beer at over 15 locations downtown, on Galveston Ave, and in the Box Factory area!
More info click here.

Mariachi Sol de Mexico at The Tower Theatre

This performance is sponsored by Tony Levison, Hola! Restaurant and Tranquillo Beer.  The expression of México’s authentic Musical heritage lives on through the voice of Sol de México!  Sol de México embraces the romanticism of México’s land, people and beauty of the heart. Jose Hernandez invites you to enrich your affection for mariachi by experiencing Sol de México’s dynamic energy and rich cultural expression.

Founded in 1981 by Maestro Jose Hernandez, the platinum selling mariachi band Sol de México have broken countless barriers in mariachi music, including becoming the first mariachi ensemble to be nominated for a Grammy. Their original rhythms, fresh sounds and inspiring ideas have energized the world of mariachi for over 30 years.   More info click here.

Alicia Viani and Mark Karwan play Dudley's

We're celebrating! We're off to make an album in Nashville in a couple of weeks! We're inspired! We're refining our old favorites and writing new songs! The snow is great and we're skiing in between rehearsals! We're celebrating whatever you're celebrating! Come celebrate with us!! 7-8:30, no cover.  More info click here.

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Ching Ching Can
​Release Party at BBC

Bend Comedy Presents: Sam Miller & Ryan Bunnell at Seven

We put Ching Ching in cans!! And we’re pretty stoked about it so we wanted to throw a party to celebrate. Come down to BBC this Friday to grab some of your own and listen to some LIVE MUSIC by The G-Bots from 6:00-8:30. See you at the pub! ​  More info click here.

Outside In Women’s And Girl’s Nature Walk

Join Outside In for a Women’s and Girl’s Nature Walk along the Deschutes River. The walk will be led by University of Oregon instructor Daniele McKay and include discussions about the natural landscape. All paces are welcome to join, to keep pace with the group being able to walk 1 mile in 20/25 minutes is recommended.

Meet at Outside In at 9am to get your FREE RAFFLE TICKET and complimentary coffee from BELLATAZZA, the walk will leave promptly at 9:15am. Ruffwear is joining he fun and will have demos for your four legged friend. Please arrive at 9 or earlier if you'd like to demo product during the walk. The raffle will be drawn at Outside In directly after the walk, must be present to win.

This event is FREE but we suggest a donation be made to the local Philanthropic Educational Organization supporting the advancement of women and girl in Science.

Registration is required, more info click here.

The Quebe Sisters at
​The Tower Theatre

With over fifteen years of touring to date, The Quebe Sisters have delivered their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound to the concert halls and festivals of North America, Europe, and Russia.

Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe front an innovative Progressive Western Swing band of archtop guitar, upright bass, fiddles and sibling harmony. 
More info click here.

Bend Comedy Presents:

- SAM MILLER -

Sam Miller is a comedian from Olympia Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has 2 kids, (one of them is on purpose) he's been married for 8 years, and has been clean and sober for 10 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it's like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails like in Yakima. Sam has performed at the Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He's also performed with the addicts comedy tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the northwest.

- RYAN BUNNELL -

Ryan Bunnell grew up in the Lacey/Olympia/Tumwater area of Washington. He began performing in punk, hardcore, and heavy metal bands when he was 14 years old. When he was 31 he decided to shift his creative and performative focus from music to stand up comedy. In early 2014 he first cut his teeth in the San Francisco Bay Area open mic comedy scene before moving back to Olympia later that year. His style is as crass and irreverent as it is sincere and earnest. The broad range of subject matter he plays with allows him to seamlessly blend the personal with the political, the rational with the absurd, and his academic snootiness with his blue collar boorishness. He has at times worked as a professional criminal, and at others as a professional writing tutor at a college; and his humor certainly reflects this ambivalence. Ryan has done guest, feature, and hosting spots at many comedy venues in the northwest. He was a finalist in the 2017 Olympia comedy competition. In September of 2016 he became a father, and in June of 2017 he became the first person in his family to graduate from college.

Hosted by: Ryan Traughber

Showcase: $8 Online / $10 at the door

More info click here.

​Irish Whiskey Dinner at McMenamins

Hosted by Hoke Harden and tasting a wide selection of Irish Whiskeys including Hyde 10yr, West Cork 10yr, Tullamore Dew 10yr, The Quiet Man 8yr, Jamesons Cooper's Croze and Green Spot. Paired with an amazing menu from Executive Chef Matt Schumaker-Meyers.
Course one
     Beet cured salmon with creamy herbed cucumbers
Course two
     Spicy tomato veloute with Parmesan straws
Course three
     Lamb scallopini with espelette creme fraiche and radicchio
Course four
     Aged ribeye with horseradish gremolata. Served with asparagus and black garlic hollandaise
Course five
     Bete Noir with raspberry coulis
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More info click here.

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Triathlon Training and Recovery Event at Princess Ahthletics

Hear from a panel of Expert Coaches about Triathlon Training and Professional Runner, Renee Metivier, from Recharge Sport about the importance of taking time for recovery.

Learn More About:

How to Optimize your training
How to balance training, work, life, family
Essential drills for each sport (swim, bike, run)
Minimal time needed to be ready for a Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, or Ironman
Common mistakes age group athletes make
Mental Strength-"What's in your attic"
Importance of recovery and staying injury free

It's FREE, but please RSVP info@deschutesdash.com.  More info click here.

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Breaking The Ice at
​the Blacksmith

CORK Member SWAG Pick-up at Footzone

Ok, so spring isn't exactly here yet, BUT! Friday night, 6pm - 8pm at The Blacksmith is your chance to warm up and embrace a sunny outlook with great friends, great food and inspiring music! Hope to see you there!  More info here.

Dj Raider Mystic at The Astro Lounge

DJ Raider Mystic throws down all the classic and fresh music you want to get down to!
Keeping the dance alive and well!
ITS TURN UP TIME!   More info click here

Attention, CORK Members!

If you haven't received this year's super cool CORK hat yet, please stop by Footzone any time between 11am and 5pm on Sunday March 10 or 17 to pick up yours!

While you're there, register for CORK's own Bigfoot 10K race, and check out Footzone's winter clearance and new gear as well.  

​More info click here.

Self-Love Magic Spell Luxury Ritual at Wren and Wild

SELF-LOVE MAGIC SPELL LUXURY RITUAL

* A My World Registry Exclusive Experience *

Self-love is the foundation to happiness, so treat yourself this season to a luxurious self-love ritual! We will create handmade bath bombs containing all your magic and intentions for self-love, plus a hefty dose of my custom-made self-love triple rose oil made under a Cancer Full Moon. Priceless and lasting gift to your self.

Get a taste for magic making and make new friends in this fun and unique workshop. Go home with a batch of beautifully fragrant bath bombs and a warm heart ♥   More info click here.

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DJ Sacrilicious at
​the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Strange Hotels at
​The Capitol

Two nights of R&B, House, Hip-Hop & Soul with Portland's DJ Sacrilicious.

www.djsacrilicious.com

More info click here.

We're bringing the dance party back to Bend, for an early show at The Capitol.
Doors at 7:30pm. Strange Hotels from 8pm-9:30pm, followed by House DJ!
$5 at the door/  More info click here.

The Bangers
​at Velvet

The Bangers are a two piece rock band with influences from multiple genres. Members Amy and Austin rotate between electric guitar and drums playing original music.  More info click here.

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CORC CAI Board & HOA Leadership Training

Join CORC CAI while we learn from three engaging speakers:
Alan Crandall, Mutual Of Omaha, The Art of Negotiation - What to do When a Lion Charges;
Amy Turner, The Courage Tribe, Ignite Your Community Potential,
Katie Anderson, Aperion Management, Opportuna consilio (strəˈtējik planiNG) – the art of war.   More info click here.