Central Oregon Weekend Planner – Feb. 23, 2023.
Here is our Central Oregon weekend planner, created each week to showcase events throughout Central Oregon!
Latest Local News
- 2023.02.22 – Get Outside: Night Skiing at Hoodoo Ski Area
- 2023.02.22 – Bend nonprofit strives to help women recover from trauma and find independence
- 2023.02.22 – Cascade Natural Gas asks 2,500 Bend, Redmond customers to curb use, to avoid more outages during cold snap
- 2023.02.22 – City of Redmond hosting open house for public input on new Public Safety Facility
- 2023.02.22 – Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue’s busy winter continues with 2 more rescues of stranded motorists
- 2023.02.22 – The Great Outdoors: Free snowshoe tours at Mt. Bachelor
- 2023.02.22 – New wine bar, Testimony, opens its doors in Redmond, offering unique local wines and more
- 2023.02.22 – Oregon revenue forecast shows big refund for taxpayers on the way
- 2023.02.22 – OSU-Cascades set to launch innovative student career planning program this fall called Cascades Edge
- 2023.02.22 – ‘We’re still in a drought status’: Deschutes County commissioners approve drought declaration
- 2023.02.22 – Expect Snow, Ice When Traveling
Health & Safety Information
- Bend North Corridor Project
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Oregon Health Authority | COVID-19 Updates
- Deschutes County Health Department
- Oregon.gov
- Ongoing local updates from KTVS News 21, Bend Bulletin, & MyCentralOregon.com
- Central Oregon SOS
- Relief programs
- Wildfires
Where Are The Events?
I have found it increasingly difficult to reliably create an accurate list of weekly events amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions, cancellations, late additions, etc. all conspire against the limited time I have each week to devote to such an endeavor. So, for the foreseeable future, I’m going to defer to the professionally maintained local event calendars linked below:
The Source Weekly | Hack Bend | My Central Oregon | Visit Central Oregon | Visit Bend
The local chambers of commerce maintain event calendars as well:
Bend | La Pine | Madras | Prineville | Redmond | Sisters | Sunriver
For events elsewhere in Oregon, head to Travel Oregon’s Event Calendar.
Stay-At-Home / Stay Local Links
The list of links below includes websites & videos that can be viewed from home. This will be an ongoing list that hopefully will grow each week. While I’ll definitely give preference to links directly related to Central Oregon, this is not intended to be a “Central Oregon Only” list. If you know of any link(s) that I should include, by all means, please feel free to leave them as a comment via the form at the bottom of this page or email them to me directly at mitchd(at)bhhsnw(dot)com.
In addition to this list, our Portland HQ creates a Weekend Planner each week with an eye towards activities that can be done at home or online, as well as some select activities that embrace social distancing.
- Architecture
- 10 Buildings That Changed American Architecture.
- Explore the creative side of architecture with 30×60 Design Workshop.
- Explore the celebrity side of architecture with Architectural Digest.
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Boynton House: The Next Hundred Years | tour the restored home with its current owner | virtual tours of 12 incredible Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
- Learn ‘how to architect‘ with Doug Patt.
- The Genius Behind Some Of The World’s Most Famous Buildings a TED talk by Renzo Piano.
- Auto
- Drive tastefully with Petrolicious.
- Explore Jay Leno’s Garage.
- Explore Harry’s Garage.
- Go for a drive with Matt Farrah at The Smoking Tire.
- Go on The Grand Tour with former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May and follow their ongoing adventures on the spin-off channel, Drivetribe.
- Review cars with Doug DeMuro and stick around for More Doug DeMuro.
- Review cars with the Thomas & James at Throttle House.
- Cinema
- Adventure Calls with Chad Copeland (A Central Oregon Adventure Film Series).
- Learn about cinematic history with FilmMakerIQ.
- Little Did I Know – Oscar Edition:
- Part 1 – UP THE CREEK
- Part 2 – WILD and the Pacific Crest Trail
- Part 4 – ROOSTER COGBURN
- Part 4 – INDIAN FIGHTER and Fort Benham
- Music
- Dissect popular songs with Christian James Hand:
- His archived radio appearances run about 25 minutes each and are safe for most ears.
- His twitch sessions generally run an hour or two, are not recorded, and almost always contain profanity.
- Follow him on Instagram and/or facebook for show announcements.
- Learn about the guitar with Steve Vai and/or Eric Johnson
- Learn about the bass guitar with Scott Devine, Guy Pratt, John Taylor, and/or, if you speak Spanish, Vincen García.
- Check out the short but exhaustive histories of popular guitars at Five Watt World.
- Learn about music theory & production with Rick Beato.
- Enjoy stories from a new musical guest each week on Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt.
- Dissect popular songs with Christian James Hand:
- Photography
- Follow the adventures of the Fstoppers crew and even hang out with them live.
- “Keep shooting” with Bryan Peterson.
- Learn a little more about photography with Joe McNally.
- Live like an artist on ‘Tequila Time‘ with photographer Art Wolfe (facebook | youtube) and follow it up on facebook as he chats with one or more of his photographic colleagues on Earth Is Our Witness.
- The photography training site, KelbyOne offers free access to some of their top-watched classes. Visit their youtube page for more content.
- Various
- Watch a TED talk
- Access the Deschutes Library
- Listen to a podcast with Marc Maron
- Experience The Great Outdoors at Central Oregon Daily News.
- Experience all that Oregon has to offer with the ongoing series Destination Oregon at Central Oregon Daily News.
- Go overlanding in Central Oregon (and beyond) with Jason Darrah @ Primal Outdoors
- Explore the western U.S. with Wonderhussy and/or Badass Brunette
- Follow Jodi Ettenberg’s adventures with food around the world via legalnomads.com and marvel at her insatiable curiosity.
Parks & Rec.
Please see the specific links below for park updates and closures. See also Central Oregon Daily’s “Destination Oregon,” “Get Outside” & “The Great Outdoors” featurettes.
- Oregon Ski Areas & Resorts
- City & County Parks
- State Parks | updates | map
- Campgrounds With Day-use Facilities
- Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Moro)
- The Cove Palisades State Park (Culver)
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area (Dallesport)
- La Pine State Park (La Pine)
- Prineville Reservoir State Park (Prineville)
- Prineville Reservoir – Jasper Point (Prineville)
- Smith Rock State Park (Terrebonne)
- Tumalo State Park (Tumalo)
- Day-use Parks
- Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint (Redmond)
- Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site (Santiam Pass)
- Fort Rock State Natural Area (Fort Rock)
- Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint (Prineville)
- Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint (Bend)
- Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint (Terrebonne)
- Warm Springs State Recreation Area (Warm Springs)
- White River Falls State Park (Tygh Valley)
- Campgrounds With Day-use Facilities
- National Parks & Monuments | 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Currently Playing Movies
- LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS:
- Friday, February 24
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation @ Tin Pan Theater
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary @ Tin Pan Theater
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Mountainfilm On Tour-Bend (2012) @ Tower Theatre
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Saturday, February 25
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action @ Tin Pan Theater
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (2021) [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- Mountainfilm On Tour-Bend (2012) @ Tower Theatre
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Sunday, February 26
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation @ Tin Pan Theater
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary @ Tin Pan Theater
- ADRENALINE SUCKS [Premiere with Bend’s Matthias Giraud In-Person!] @ Tin Pan Theater
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) @ Tin Pan Theater
- Monday, February 27
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- LIVING (2022) @ [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- MONDAY Monday Mystery Movie @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) @ Tin Pan Theater
- Tuesday, February 28
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- LIVING (2022) @ [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (2021) [award season reissue] @ Tin Pan Theater
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Wednesday, March 1
- 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation @ Tin Pan Theater
- CREED III (2023) [early access screening] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- EMILY (2022) [award season reissue] @ Sisters Movie House and Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- THE LORAX (2012) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Spaghetti-Western Wednesday @ Tin Pan Theater
- TITANIC 3D (1997) [25th Anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Thursday, March 2
- DEVOTION (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- NEW RELEASES:
- COCAINE BEAR (2023)
- JESUS REVOLUTION (2023)
- REGULAR RELEASES:
- 80 FOR BRADY (2023)
- ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (2023)
- AVATAR – THE WAY OF WATER (2022)
- KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023)
- MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE (2023)
- MARLOWE (2023)
- OF AN AGE (2022)
- PUSS IN BOOTS – THE LAST WISH (2022)
- COMING SOON:
- Premiering Thursday, Mar. 2:
- CREED III (2023)
- DEMON SLAYER: TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE (2023) [subbed]
- DEMON SLAYER: TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE (2023) [dubbed]
- OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE (2023)
- Premiering Thursday, Mar. 9
- SCREAM VI (2023)
- Premiering Thursday, Mar. 16
- 2023.03.03 – EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.03 – TÅR (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.03-9 – THE LAND BEFORE TIME (1988) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.03 – TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.04 – ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.04 – THOMAS & FRIENDS: MYSTERY OF LOOKOUT MT. (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.04 – TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.04 – WOMEN TALKING (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.04 – UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – AEW Revolution @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – CASABLANCA (1942) [4k restoration] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – ELVIS (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – THE FABELMANS (2022) [award season reissue] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – THOMAS & FRIENDS: MYSTERY OF LOOKOUT MT. (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.06 – ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.06 – TÅR (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.06-7 – THE THORN (2015) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.07 – AVATAR – THE WAY OF WATER (2022) [3D] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.07 – THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.07 – WOMEN TALKING (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.05 – THE FABELMANS (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.06 – THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) [25th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.08 – CASABLANCA (1942) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.08 – EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.08 – TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.09 – THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.09 – THE FABELMANS (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.09 – TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.09 – WOMEN TALKING (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.10 – ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.10 – TÅR (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.10 – HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (2001) @ Tower Theatre [Tickets: FREE, but you must reserve a ticket to attend!]
- 2023.03.11 – AVATAR – THE WAY OF WATER (2022) [3D] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.11 – TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.11 – TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.12 – EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.13 – COME OUT IN JESUS’ NAME (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.18 – The Met: Live in HD: LOHENGRIN (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.22 – GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S. (2003) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.22 – The Met: Live in HD: LOHENGRIN (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.25 – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) [35th Anniversary – subbed] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.26 – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) [35th Anniversary – dubbed] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.26 – THE INDEPENDENTS (2018) [Tickets: FREE, but you must buy a ticket to The Sweet Remains concert first!] @ Tower Theatre
- 2023.03.27 – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) [35th Anniversary – dubbed] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.28 – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) [35th Anniversary – subbed] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.28 – MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) [35th Anniversary – dubbed] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.28 – SANTIAGO: THE CAMINO WITHIN (2023) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.03.30 – HELEN | BELIEVE (2023) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.01 – The Met: Live in HD: FALLSTAFF (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.02-4 – THE JOURNEY: A MUSIC SPECIAL FROM ANDREA BOCELLI (2023) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.12-13 – BEAUTIFUL DISASTER (2023) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.15 – The Met: Live in HD: DER ROSENKAVALIER (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.15 – The Met: Live in HD: FALLSTAFF (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.16 – THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) [25th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.19 – The Met: Live in HD: DER ROSENKAVALIER (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.20 – THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) [25th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.04.29 – The Met: Live in HD: CHAMPION (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.05.03 – The Met: Live in HD: CHAMPION (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.05.14 – GREASE (1978) [45th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.05.17 – GREASE (1978) [45th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.05.20 – The Met: Live in HD: DON GIOVANNI (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2022.05.24 – The Met: Live in HD: DON GIOVANNI (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.06.03 – The Met: Live in HD: DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE [The Magic Flute] (2022) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.06.07 – The Met: Live in HD: DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE [The Magic Flute] (2022) [encore] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.06.11 – HAIRSPRAY (1988) [35th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.06.14 – HAIRSPRAY (1988) [35th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.07.16 – NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION (1983) [40th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.07.19 – NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION (1983) [40th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.08.13 – ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) [50th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.08.13 – ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) [50th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.09.13 – RAIN MAN (1988) [35th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.10.22 – THE BIRDS (1963) [60th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.10.25 – THE BIRDS (1963) [60th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.11.12 – SCARFACE (1983) [40th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.11.15 – SCARFACE (1983) [40th anniversary] @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.12.10 – A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- 2023.12.13 – A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) @ Regal Old Mill 16, ScreenX, & IMAX
- Premiering Thursday, Mar. 2:
Click here for most local theater schedules OR choose from the following:
- Fathom Events
- Seasonal & FREE!
- Movies In The Park (Stryker Park in Prineville)
- Twilight Cinema (The North Lawn @ The Village At Sunriver or SHARC in Sunriver)
- BEND
- MADRAS
- REDMOND
- PRINEVILLE
- SISTERS
Open Houses
Click here to view currently scheduled open houses!
Please stay safe and healthy.