22 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Food & Drink

Stacks Deli at Old Mill District – Grand Opening

New York-style deli meets Pacific Northwest influences at Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen, now open in the Old Mill District and already generating community buzz.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen, Old Mill District, Bend

Moonlight Dinner Series

An outdoor evening dinner series running from 4–9 PM, offering a memorable dining experience under the open sky.

Friday, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM · Bend, OR

Maison Kokoro Pop-Up at Pika Pika

Bend's first French-Asian patisserie pops up with 150 complimentary mochi muffins — think croissants, profiteroles, and danish infused with ube, yuzu, and mochi.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · Pika Pika, Downtown Bend

Music & Nightlife

Live at the Vineyard: Grits n' Gravy

Folksy traditional country music featuring Lilli Worona on fiddle, Mike Biggers, and Kurt Silva at Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:00 PM · Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr, Terrebonne

Abbey Road's Number Ones... And More!

A tribute concert celebrating the greatest hits of The Beatles presented by La Jolla Booking at Tower Theatre.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, 835 Northwest Wall Street, Bend

Bend vs. Boise Comedy Showdown

Two Bend comics face off against two rising Boise challengers in a fast, fearless stand-up battle where the audience votes who wins the crown.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 PM · The Barrel Room @ UPP Liquids, Bend

Free Events

Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

Free live music with Lickety Split at Mountain Burger for a fun evening of great food and company.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Mountain Burger Bend, 2747 NW Crossing Drive, Bend

First Friday Block Party

Monthly outdoor block party with live music, great food and beverages, arts, and community gathering at The Commons Cafe & Taproom, featuring Bill Powers Old Growth band.

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:30 PM · The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Fresh Finds Market at Juniper Preserve

A free outdoor market at the scenic Juniper Preserve Golf & Wellness Resort featuring local vendors and fresh finds.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort, Bend

Bend Run Club Weekly Run at Lifty's

Bend's beloved weekly run club meets at Lifty's every Tuesday at 6 PM for a community run followed by post-run drinks.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00 PM · Lifty's, Bend

Deschutes Tech Guild – May Meetup

Monthly gathering of Bend's tech community for networking, talks, and connection at the Deschutes Tech Guild.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Bend, OR

Arts & Culture

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

An immersive, electropop opera adaptation of a slice of War and Peace performed at The Greenhouse Cabaret.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:30 PM · The Greenhouse Cabaret, Northeast 2nd Street, Bend

Soulful Sundays Conscious Dance

A guided conscious dance session for mind-body connection and community at Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend

Github Copilot Dev Days – Hosted by DTG

Deschutes Tech Guild hosts a focused developer day exploring GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted coding for Bend's tech community.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 PM · Bend, OR

Outdoors & Active

Equine Therapy & Body Movement

A free therapeutic experience combining equine-assisted services with body movement at Healing Reins in Bend.

Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 PM · Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services, Bend

GetUpandGroove Sunset Gathering at Smith Rock

Breathwork and silent disco dance party as the golden light settles across the canyon at Smith Rock State Park — free for all, DM to reserve headphones.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 5:30 PM · Smith Rock State Park, upper parking lot

Cascade Lakes Highway Opening

Cascade Lakes Highway opens for the season on May 7 at 8 AM — earlier than usual this year — offering access to scenic high desert lakes and mountain vistas.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 AM · Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend

Family-Friendly

GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party at The Domino Room

A K-pop themed kids' party at The Domino Room — a fun, high-energy dance event for young fans of the genre.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · The Domino Room, Bend

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Grammy-winning folk duo brings their beloved outdoor-inspired children's music to Tower Theatre, with children 2 and younger free.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Tower Theatre, 835 Northwest Wall Street, Bend

Sports

2026 Happy Girls Bend Run

Women's running event featuring 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races set against Bend's scenic backdrop, presented by Bend Races.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 AM · Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend

Selco Pole Pedal Paddle – 50th Anniversary

Bend's beloved 50-year-old multi-sport relay race takes competitors through cross-country skiing, biking, running, and paddling in one epic day, benefiting youth ski and snowboard programs.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Bend, OR

Festivals & Special Events

John Mulaney With Very Special Guests Fred Armisen & Mike Birbiglia

Comedy superstar John Mulaney brings an all-star night of laughs to Hayden Homes Amphitheater with SNL legend Fred Armisen and comedian Mike Birbiglia.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:30 PM · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend