Good morning, Bend.

Kylie Lanuza from Think Wild Central Oregon in Bend was honored with the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer Fellowship by Bird Conservation Oregon — she leads community science efforts that engage volunteers in local wildlife research and conservation.

Dazzling Killmen is set to perform with The Kronk Men, The Vanderwalls and Cutter Marie at Silver Moon Brewing on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. The reunited noise-rock band returns after decades away — tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Boneyard brewery celebrates its 16th birthday on Saturday, May 9 at its pub on Division Street—offering free food, flash tattoos, and exclusive Sixteen Deep WCIPA along with live music from Leftslide, Livid Kings, and It’s Chaos.

The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m.

Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform standup at Tower Theatre — 835 NW Wall St. — at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Ticket prices range from $32 to $52 plus an $8 preservation fee.

Cellist Peter Wiley returns to Bend for a public performance with his wife, pianist Anna Polonsky, at 7:30 p.m. May 15 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (61980 Skyline Ranch Road) and will lead a free master class at Heritage Hall Saturday, May 16.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13 at 7 p.m. as part of the America 250 event hosted by the Deschutes Historical Museum; tickets start at $30 (teachers can request a free ticket via email).

PacifiCorp asked state regulators to let an interim rate increase take effect on June 4 to address financial stress from wildfire liabilities and rising insurance costs.

Residential bills are set to net a 1.9% rise starting next July, and the interim charge will be refunded if later deemed unjustified.

Bend Park and Recreation District is expanding forest-thinning and fuels-reduction work across thousands of acres in and around the city to lower wildfire-risk near neighborhoods.

It is also co-sponsoring a wildfire preparedness fair at Central Oregon Community College Saturday.

Unity4Inclusion is hosting a community meeting on June 25 at 11 a.m. at the Full Access High Desert Meeting Room to address Social Security support concerns raised by local advocates.

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden’s office representatives will attend to help connect caregivers + service providers with resources.

Deschutes County Health Department inspected restaurants and food carts in Bend during April, checking sanitation and hygiene with a base score of 100 for each; sites scoring below 70 received a (failed to comply) posting while many locations earned perfect scores or ratings in the 90s, 80s and 70s.

Bend restaurants offer special Mother’s Day brunches - with a live buffet at Currents at the Riverhouse, a debut brunch at Amaterra Kitchen and Social Club, and chef-curated meals at Pronghorn’s Iris Restaurant plus events at Jake’s Diner and Faith, Hope - Charity Vineyards between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Bend-based Fly and Field Outfitters and Sisters' Fly Fisher's Place were named among the top fly fishing guides in the nation by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2026; the awards honor their local expertise on Bend’s rivers and Sisters’ nearby waters.

Portland Cello Project Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $32 – $52 — Experience a genre-bending journey from Bach to hip hop in a high-energy cello performance.

Paula Poundstone

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the legendary observational humor of iconic comedian Paula Poundstone.

Not'cho Grandma's Bingo Fundraiser

9:30 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13 entry — Experience high-energy bingo while supporting the YOUNI Movement's mission for community joy.

Nature Kids: Pollinator Power!

2:30-4 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Registration recommended — Explore the fascinating world of flowers and their pollinators through engaging family nature walks.

Eagles Tribute Concert - Take It To The Limit

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic hits of Eagles performed by the Take It To The Limit tribute band.

FRACTAL Live Music Event

7-10 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying dance party atmosphere with local favorites Fractal.

Five Pint Mary Concert

7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Enjoy an evening of live music in a charming venue with limited seating.

Willy Vlautin: Stories & Music Night

7-1 a.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $19.25 — Experience an enchanting evening of stories and music with award-winning author and musician Willy Vlautin.

Brandi Carlile Concert

5 PM – 4 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning artist's latest reflections in an unforgettable live performance.

2026 OSHE Spring Conference

May 20-22 — Riverhouse Lodge — Registration fee required — Engage with specialists in a collaborative setting for professional development and networking.