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Welcome to @BendPulse - your daily pulse on Bend, Oregon! Real-time weather updates, weekend event roundups, live music spotlights, the latest eats/treats, mountain adventures, and the best of Central Oregon life. Follow for the inside scoop: - Daily forecasts & trail vibes - Event alerts (free & ticketed) - Local music, food, & fun Drop your Bend tips, questions, or events in replies...let's keep the community vibes flowing! #BendOregon #Bend #BendPulse #BendLife #CentralOregon

💃Club Reggaeton Spring Break Kick-Off in Bend Tonight, Friday March 20th 🎶 Get ready to dance the night away celebrating Latin culture with 🔥 beats from DJ Cruz & DJ Místico. TONIGHT @ 10 PM @ Midtown Ballroom (21+) Spring vibes start now— who's hitting the floor? Tag your squad! Tickets/link in bio or midtownballroom.com #BendNightlife #ReggaetonBend #SpringBreakBend #BendPulse #BendOregon #Bend

Bend Weekend Weather Update – March 20-22, 2026 Today (Fri 20): Mostly cloudy, high ~76°F / low ~50°F. Warm & breezy SW winds – perfect for a quick hike or patio vibes! Sat 21st: Cooling off – high ~57-58°F / low ~35°F. Morning clouds/sprinkles possible, then partly sunny. Layer up! Sun 22: High ~60-62°F / low ~30-35°F. Increasing clouds, mostly dry & mild. Great for outdoor plans before the chill. Spring tease in full swing! Enjoy it while it lasts! Who's hitting the trails? #BendWeather #CentralOregon #Bend #BendOr #BendOregon

🤔Trailhead Thought: " Alone, can do so little; together we can do so much. " - Helen Keller #BendOregon #Bend #CentralOregon #BendPulse

🎥Song of Sunset: Episode 2 Premiere & Live Songwriter Circle this Friday! An immersive night celebrating Oregon’s raw music scene—premiere a new cinematic episode (small stages, intimate songwriting, living time capsule vibes), then catch the featured performers in a live songwriter circle right on stage. Up close, unfiltered, and full of Bend energy! Tomorrow, Friday, March 20th | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 6:30–10:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing (24 NW Greenwood Ave, downtown Bend) Tickets: $15 + fees online (grab at bendticket.com) / $25 at the door. All ages welcome, full bar with brews flowing. bendticket.com/events/song-of… Who's heading to Silver Moon for this unique film + live music mashup? What's your favorite local songwriter or Bend music memory—drop it in the replies, I'll repost the best stories tomorrow! #SongOfSunset #SilverMoonBrewing #BendMusic #BendEvents #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

🎿Goggle Tan Jam at UPP Liquids this Friday! Neon lights, retro ski suits, questionable 80s fashion—UPP Liquids is turning the Barrel Room into an epic 80s retro ski dance party to support Oregon Adaptive Sports. Dance the après away, grab drinks, and help fund adaptive outdoor adventures in Central Oregon. Tomorrow, Friday, March 20th | 6 to 10pm Barrel Room at UPP Liquids (Bend—check their IG@uppliquids instagram.com/p/DVUUXX2ElLi/ Dust off the one-piece, raid thrift stores, or raid your parents’ closet—the louder the better! Who's digging out the neon and heading to Goggle Tan Jam? What's your most outrageous 80s ski outfit idea or retro memory—drop it in the replies, I'll repost the wildest ones tomorrow! #GoggleTanJam #UPPLiquids #BendEvents #RetroSkiParty #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

🎉New Goodwill Superstore opening in Bend! Bend's getting a big new shopping spot—Goodwill Superstore opens April 9 right next to Costco (east side). Ribbon cutting with Mayor Melanie Kebler and city council members, plus they've already hired 50 local employees! Expect the classic Goodwill finds (clothing, furniture, home goods, electronics) but on a larger scale with more selection and that community-supported vibe. Great for thrifting, sustainable shopping, and job creation in town. Who's excited for the new Goodwill next to Costco? What's your go-to Goodwill treasure hunt item—vintage clothes, furniture flips, or something else? Drop it in the replies—I'll repost the best answers tomorrow! #GoodwillBend #NewInBend #BendShopping #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

🎶LIVE MUSIC in BEND 🎶Thursday, March 19th North By North, Sungrater, Amargoso | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets Josh Blue | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets Lilli Worona & Mike Biggers | River’s Place | 6 PM The Lowest Pair | The Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets AJ Lee & Blue Summit | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets Shine | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM James Townsend | Mountain Burger | 6 PM #BendEvents #Bend #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse

🔥Bend Thursday Night Trivia & Open Mic Vibes – March 19th! Three fun ways to spend the evening—pick your brain game or let the teens shine. 🧠 Quizhead Games Trivia at Ponch’s Place – 6pm Classic trivia night on the east side—questions, teams, prizes, and good energy. Grab a drink and bring your crew! 🎵 Music Trivia at The Abbey @ Monkless – 6pm Test your music knowledge—name-that-tune, deep cuts, and Wikipedia-level facts. Perfect if you live for band lore. 🎤 Teen Open Mic Night at Rally Recreation – 5pm Teens get the stage! Hosted by Open Art Center—sing, play, perform. All welcome to cheer them on. Which one are you hitting tonight—Quizhead trivia, music trivia, or supporting the teen open mic? Drop your choice + your strongest trivia category or favorite teen performer story in the replies—I'll repost the best answers tomorrow #BendEvents #BendTrivia #TeenOpenMic #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

The building, located in the historic Old Stone Church in downtown Bend and originally constructed in 1912, suffered significant damage after a fluorescent light fixture in the attic failed, igniting a fire that spread to stored goods. #Fire #BendOregon bit.ly/44J9Ez0

Bend Thursday Evening Lineup – March 19th! Three diverse ways to spend the evening—crafting, storytelling, or mindset-shifting conversation. 🧚 Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop at The People’s Apothecary – 6pm Hands-on whimsical fun: build your own enchanted fairy garden with plants, moss, miniatures, and magic. All supplies included—take home your creation! 🪑 Armchair Storytelling at Tin Pan Theater – 7pm Local storytellers share raw, unadorned tales from a single chair—no props, no music, just powerful Bend stories. 🍄 Intersection of Psilocybin & Business at Embark Coworking Space – 4pmCentral Oregon business leaders open up about how a legal, facilitated psilocybin experience shifted their leadership, creativity, and mindset. Candid, thoughtful discussion. Which one are you drawn to tonight—fairy garden crafting, live storytelling, or the psilocybin & business panel? Reply with your pick + one reason why (or a quick thought on psychedelics in leadership)—I'll repost the most intriguing responses tomorrow! #BendEvents #FairyGardenWorkshop #ArmchairStorytelling #PsilocybinAndBusiness #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

Spring hiking season is HERE in Central Oregon! These 4 lower-elevation trails are perfect right now with shady slot canyons, river views, fossil bluffs, and waterfall meadows...Hit the trails before the crowds hit higher spots. Which one are you hitting first? Drop your pick (or your fave spring trail memory) below #CentralOregonHikes #BendHiking #BendOregon #BendPulse

One more gorgeous day and then a shift in our weather patter. Here's your most reliable forecast from the #CODaily Weather Center. centraloregondaily.com/weather/bend-w…

🤔Trailhead Thought: " Being alone is scary, but not as scary as feeling along " - Amelia Earhart #BendOregon #Bend #CentralOregon #BendPulse

🤣Josh Blue Live Stand-Up at Tower Theatre in Bend Tomorrow, Thursday March 19th! Catch one of comedy's most celebrated voices—Josh Blue brings his signature sharp, vibrant, and ever-evolving stand-up routine to Bend. Expect big laughs, clever takes, and that classic Josh energy live on stage. Thursday, March 19th | 7:30–10:30 PM Tower Theatre (835 NW Wall St, downtown Bend) Tickets required (grab at towertheatre.org or box office—prices vary, get 'em early as it sells out!). All ages welcome, but strong content expected—perfect night out with friends. Who's heading to the Tower for Josh Blue? What's your favorite comedian or stand-up bit that always cracks you up—drop it in the replies, I'll repost the funniest ones tomorrow! #JoshBlue #TowerTheatre #BendComedy #BendEvents #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend

😂Alex Cureau at Craft Kitchen & Brewery this Friday! Join Bits N Skits Productions for killer laughs—headliner Alex Cureau (introspective + silly vibes, toured with Matt Rife, Netflix Is a Joke) brings sharp stand-up, plus Tylor Jones (quick-witted family/grief bits), live music from Atillion (90s grunge/rock originals), and host Courtney Stevens. Relax with Craft's fresh-smoked BBQ + house brews. This Friday, March 20th | 7:00–8:30 PM Craft Kitchen & Brewery | (62988 Layton Ave #103, Bend—east side) $20 online / $25 door (tickets at bendticket.com or door—grab early!). 21+, full food & bar. bendticket.com/events/alex-cu… Who's heading to Craft for this comedy + music mashup? What's your favorite stand-up style—introspective/silly like Alex, quick-witted roasts, or something else? Drop it in the replies, I'll repost the best takes tomorrow! #AlexCureau #CraftKitchenBrewery #BendComedy #BendEvents #CentralOregon #BendOregon #BendPulse #Bend