The Great Northwest Authors Tour: Jamie Ford + Andrea Dunlop @ McMenamins

McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

This three-city roving reading series will follow in the decade-long tradition of the Great Northwest Music Tour. Emerging and established authors alike will join forces to read their work and meet book-loving audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a reading and lively literary discussion … Continue reading

Free

The Great Northwest Authors Tour: Breakfast with the Authors @ McMenamins

McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

Tickets on sale now! After hearing the authors speak at the event, join them in this intimate setting, where they'll discuss writing and book publishing, along with a moderator from Seattle editorial firm Girl Friday Productions. The ticket price includes a hearty breakfast and signed copies of each author's book.

$75

Community Pints @ Deschutes Brewery

Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

Join us every Tuesday throughout May to help us create a better society through our Community Pints program! For every pint sold on Tuesdays during the month of May, we will donate $1 to our local community partner, Bend Spay & Neuter!

Central Oregon Beer Week—Tap Takeover @ Crux Fermentation Project

Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend, OR, United States

Where else are you gonna find the best of Central Oregon beer all in the same spot at the same time? @ Crux Tasting Room, Outdoor Pouring Station 14 Central Oregon Breweries participating 4-7PM: Brewers on site to visit w/ folks Proceeds benefit Central Oregon Brewers Guild Live music: Greg … Continue reading

Wild Wednesday and the Yukon River Quest @ Crow’s Feet Commons

Crow's Feet Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, United States

Crow’s Feet Commons and Oregon Wild have teamed up to educate, and share tales of epic backcountry adventures told by members of our local community. As Bendians, a love for exploring mountains, rivers, deserts and other wild places is rooted in the core of our souls. Bend is a special … Continue reading

Rogue Ales beer tasting @ Platypus Pub

Platypus Pub 1203 NE 3rd St., Bend, OR, United States

Please join us Wednesday evening as Nikki Lewis from Rogue Brewing will be here to sample some of their new beers. We will have the Cold Brew IPA and Honey Kolsch on tap and for samples. She will also be sampling some 4, 6, and 7 Hop IPA's along with … Continue reading

Benyaro @ McMenamins

McMenamins - Father Luke's Room 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

BENYARO is Ben Musser's Indie-Americana Soul project based out of Jackson Hole, WY. Benyaro has a sound reminiscent of "acoustic David Bowie" (WESU), "early Tom Waits" (KBGA), and "if you're a fan of The Band or their modern-day counterparts The Avett Brothers, there's a good chance you'll take a shine … Continue reading

Free

Ale Apothecary Open house and Minotaur release @ Crow’s Feet Commons

Crow's Feet Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, United States

Experience a unique and seriously whimsical collaboration through beer tastings, pop-up poetry, private readings and Music. Join The Ale Apothecary, Crow's Feet Commons and local poet, Emily Carr for an evening of inspiration through taste and poetry. During this event, you can meet a love poet and a metaphysical brewing … Continue reading

“Love Me Tender” evenings with Root Cellar @ Crow’s Feet Commons

Crow's Feet Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, OR, United States

For the past two years, we have been hoarding some exquisite kegs of beer from our friends at Crux Fermentation Project. We have a collection of aged TOUGH LOVE and FREAKCAKE that we want to share with you all. Because of beer is so special, we are creating a special … Continue reading