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8 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Top Picks This Week

Railroad Earth celebrates 25 years with a anniversary tour stop at Midtown Ballroom.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 8:00 PM · Midtown Ballroom, Bend

Food & Drink

3rd Annual Get Wild Chili Cook-Off

A chili cook-off in Bend, now in its third year.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 4-7 p.m. · Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR 97703

Music & Nightlife

John Scofield's "Electrospective" featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings & Adam Deitch

Three-time Grammy winner John Scofield revisits his classic jazz-funk fusion grooves with an all-star lineup at the Tower Theatre.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 7:30 pm · Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend

Railroad Earth 25th Anniversary Tour at Midtown Ballroom

Railroad Earth celebrates 25 years with a anniversary tour stop at Midtown Ballroom.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 8:00 PM · Midtown Ballroom, Bend

KATACOMBS Presents: Death "O' Clock" Deathrock Night

A deathrock night focused on LA deathrock, postpunk, and 80s alternative music, presented by Katacombs Bend's Premier Goth Night.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · M & J Tavern, Bend

Family-Friendly

RiseUpandGroove Halloween Dance Party

A morning of music, dancing, and costumes with live DJ sets from Cameron Larson and guest Casey Capps of So Much House.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 9–10:30 AM · The Commons, 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703

Outdoors & Active

Festivals & Special Events

Bend To Balance Wellness Faire

A wellness faire hosted by Community Connect - Central Oregon.

Friday, October 30, 2026 5:00 PM

Arts & Culture

Young Frankenstein

Cascades Theatrical Company's stage production of Young Frankenstein.

October 15 – November 1, 2026 · Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend