Today's Vibe: Soulful Strums & Sunday Showstoppers
Bend is finding its rhythm today between the historic walls of downtown and the snowy trails of the Cascades. From loop-pedal legends to high-stakes high school rivalries, it’s a day to soak in the local talent before the Monday hustle returns.
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Good morning, Bend! Whether you're fueling up at Currents at Riverhouse or checking the Weather.gov forecast for a morning at Meissner, today is packed with artistic energy. Here is your Sunday game plan.
Keller Williams Live at the Tower
🕒 7:30 PM | 📍 Tower Theatre | 💵 $35 - $60
The "loop wizard" returns! Experience a night of musical mastery as the legendary Keller Williams takes the stage at the historic Tower Theatre in the heart of downtown Bend. Known for creating a full-band sound solo, Williams blends bluegrass, folk, and jazz into a spontaneous, high-energy set that never repeats.
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Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Concert
🕒 7:00 PM | 📍 Lightbox @ Open Space | 💵 $25
For a more intimate evening, head over to Open Space Event Studios on NE Lafayette Ave. Nationally recognized Nez Perce vocalist Julia Keefe brings her Indigenous Jazz ensemble to Bend, blending traditional jazz standards with contemporary indigenous influences in a modern, industrial-chic setting.
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Bring It On: The Musical (Closing Performance)
🕒 2:00 PM | 📍 Cascades Theatre | 💵 $25 - $35
It’s your last chance to catch this high-energy production co-written by Lin-Manuel Miranda! The Cascades Theatre near downtown hosts the final matinee of Bring It On. Expect explosive choreography and a contemporary score that will leave you cheering.
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🎟 VIP DEAL: The Bent Doors
Ready to "break on through" to the other side? Good Times Bar & Grill is hosting a tribute to The Doors today at 5:00 PM and they are offering a Buy One, Get One Free ticket promotion for early birds!
The Sunday Rundown
- Tour of Meissner 30k (9:00 AM): A community favorite at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. *Check current snow status before heading out via Meissner Nordic.
- Beats & Bites Brunch (10:00 AM): Pete Kartsounes live at Currents at Riverhouse Lodge overlooking the Deschutes.
- Advanced Yoga Workshop (11:30 AM): Deepen your practice at the OSU-Cascades Chandler Lab. Technical focus on inversions and alignment.
- Snowflakes and Story Time (4:30 PM): A cozy, family-focused winter gathering at the historic Skyliner Lodge in the Deschutes National Forest.
- Sonic Bliss Soundbath (6:00 PM): Reset your nervous system at Unity Community of Central Oregon with crystal singing bowls and breathwork.
- Oregon Wrestling Classic (All Day): High-stakes youth and high school wrestling at the First Interstate Bank Center in Redmond.
Looking for more local news? Stay updated with our friends at KTVZ News and the Bend Source Weekly.
Planning ahead for the week? Check our Full Event Calendar.
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