First Friday for March – Downtown Bend

The third First Friday Art Walk of the year kicks off at 5:00 p.m. tonight in downtown Bend, featuring an evening of art, music, beer and wine tastings, and more. Businesses stay open late with featured art exhibits and other fun extras. Here’s the capsule description from the First Friday … Continue reading

What is this cruising around downtown?

Saw this driving around downtown Bend last night, at first glance I thought it was a souped-up Cycle Pub but it’s clearly not. Lights, loud hip-hop music, and no signage. Does anyone know what this is?

Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend returns for 2 nights only

The Deschutes Historical Museum‘s annual Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend returns this year, but it will only take place on two nights: October 12 and 13. This always seems like a cool Halloween-adjacent event, conducting a walking tour around downtown to hear the haunted history behind the buildings. Too bad … Continue reading

Downtown Bavaria: Bend Oktoberfest starts today

The annual Bend Oktoberfest begins today, taking over part of downtown Bend with German-themed festivities, beer, music, weiner dog races, and more! The event is hosted each year by the Downtown Bend Business Association, as a fundraiser to support the businesses and beautification of downtown Bend, and revels in its … Continue reading

Worthy Taps & Tacos is open; grand opening on Saturday

You may have noticed the new addition downtown that opened somewhat quietly this week: Worthy Taps & Tacos, the downtown outpost of Worthy Brewing in the former Mazza Bistro location. Worthy is planning the grand opening this Saturday, June 30. There are eight taps of Worthy beer along with, yes, … Continue reading

The Summit Saloon is closed

Not a fun way to start the new year: The Summit Saloon and Stage in downtown Bend announced today their sudden closure. They posted the news on Facebook: Dear People of Bend, It is with heavy hearts that we announce our closing effective immediately. Unsuccessful lease negotiations and economic factors … Continue reading

13th annual Bend Oktoberfest

The 13th annual Bend Oktoberfest returns this weekend, running Friday and Saturday the 15th and 16th in downtown Bend for all your German themed food, drink, and festivity needs! The fun begins Friday at 3pm, and then picks up again Saturday at noon. (Each night runs until 10pm.) The Bend … Continue reading

Bend Oktoberfest is this weekend

The annual Bend Oktoberfest returns to downtown Bend this weekend, Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th. You know about Oktoberfest—the German-inspired beer and folk festival offering up beer, German food, oompah music, and all sorts of “absurd” games (their word) and fun. This year everything takes place on Oregon … Continue reading