Good morning, Bend.

A new farmers market opened yesterday at Worthy Brewing on the Eastside and will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September 28—featuring over 20 food vendors and more than 10 craft vendors.

Locals enjoyed one last weekend on popular trails south of Bend before the U.S. Forest Service begins its Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project to reduce wildfire risk.

A sign on Knott Road showed the closure started today+ although the official project starts May 1 and will keep the area off limits for at least a year.

Chauncey Billups, the Trail Blazers coach and former Pistons star, attended Game 4 of the Knicks-Pistons series in Detroit on April 27 and received an ovation when shown on the scoreboard video—he was seen with former Pistons greats Isiah Thomas and Ben Wallace as the Knicks led the series 2-1.

Southern Oregon University’s women’s basketball team held camps at Redmond High last weekend where athletes from grades 3 to 12 practiced skills and received signed basketballs and commemorative T-shirts in a deal with local nonprofit PIRS by SriPonya—organizers hope the camp will become an annual event to support youth prevention and recovery services in Central Oregon.

Robert Cray Band Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — VIP Package Available — Enjoy an evening with five-time Grammy winner Robert Cray as he brings his distinctive blend of blues and soul.

Yelawolf 45 Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — All Ages — Experience the unique blend of hip-hop and rock from the chart-topping artist Yelawolf and special guests.

Reno and Cindy Musical Duo Performance

6-8 p.m. — Silverleaf Café — Enjoy an evening with talented duo Reno and Cindy featuring great vocals and engaging performances.

Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights

2:30-5 p.m. — Downtown Bend Business Association — Ticketed event — Explore Bend's vibrant craft beer scene with tours and tasting flights at local breweries.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

6-8 p.m. — River's Place — Cost TBA — Celebrate with live music, handmade tamales, elotes, and specialty cocktails.

Happy Hour in the Garden

4-6 p.m. — The Environmental Center — Free entry — Enjoy volunteering in the garden while sipping beverages with family-friendly activities.

Pollinator Pathway Bend Spring Kick-Off

4-6 p.m. — Wintercreek Nursery — Free entry — Celebrate spring with native plants and gardening stories at a local nursery.

Kids' Cooking Class Series

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Hanai — Check event page for pricing — A fun and educational cooking series for kids aged 8 to 12 with parental guidance.

Grease - The Musical

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cascades Theatrical Co — Affordable tickets — Experience the excitement of Grease live on stage in Bend.

Bend Beauty Expo 2025

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center — $5 benefiting the Humane Society — Explore beauty with food, fun, and a chance to win prizes.