That’s So Gay Halloween, October 25

Another Halloween event coming up, perhaps a bit less usual than people would expect (like the last post). More diversity is always a good thing. Event: That’s So Gay, Halloween When: October 25th , 8pm to 2am. Doors at 7:30 Where: The Tulen Center, 20 NW Greenwood Ave. (Next to … Continue reading

Human Dignity Coalition’s Annual Halloween Party and Drag Show

This came in via the contact form: Human Dignity Coalition‘s 5th annual Drag Show Fundraiser with Portland’s Poisonwaters and friends FRIDAY, October 31, 2008: 7:30 doors, 8PM Showtime Midtown Ballroom 55 NW Greenwood Ave Costumes a must Tickets $26 at the door. After party With Grove DJs Live Auction, bring … Continue reading

Sangria & Song at Balay

My buddy Brian of the band KouseFly sent this out yesterday: Join Us For A BendFilm Festival Warm-Up Party This Thursday At Balay! Can’t wait for next weekend’s festival? We can’t either, so we are celebrating early. Join us on Thursday, Oct 2 at 5:30pm-8:00pm for Sangria & Song, a … Continue reading

Bend Fall Festival this weekend

Downtown Bend just finished up with their Oktoberfest and now it’s time for the Bend Fall Festival already—this weekend, October 4th and 5th. The routine is pretty much the same as for the other seasonal festivals: several blocks of Downtown Bend will be blocked to traffic and opened to artisans … Continue reading

Bend Oktoberfest starts today

That’s right, the festivities start at 6pm today (until 10pm) and then all day tomorrow, from noon to 10pm. The page for it is here. Activities for everyone-Celebrity Yodeling Contest, Hammer Schlagen, Wiener Dog Races GREAT Kids Area with puppet shows, face painting and tons more until 6pm, Saturday, (21+ … Continue reading

"Who’s Line…" at Bend High

My wife spotted this on craigslist: "Whose Line is it Anyway" Tickets On Sale. Thats right, the Hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway" with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood is coming to Bend High School Auditorium Sept 28th…[3] days away!! And Today we are giving Craigslist people a … Continue reading

OLCV annual BBQ, September 20th

"OLCV" stands for "Oregon League of Conservation Voters" and this Saturday, September 20th, they’re having their annual barbecue and fundraiser. Please join the Deschutes County Chapter of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters for its annual barbeque and fundraiser, hosted by Ruth Williamson and Lou Pepper. You’ll have a chance … Continue reading

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day

It’s a random thing to celebrate, but McMenamins has a "Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day" celebration this Wednesday, the 17th. Just six months to go, lads! So let’s have a celebration, shall we? Come out for live music by the Little North Forkers, Irish dancers, food and drink specials and … Continue reading

The Great! Drake! Park! Duck! Race!: This Sunday

This Sunday (the 14th) is one of those signature Bend events: The Great Drake Park Duck Race. $5 buys you a rubber duck (up to 30,000 maximum) that will be dumped into Mirror Pond downtown and the winning ducks at the finish line win a variety of prizes. Here’s the … Continue reading