OUT Central Oregon develops and supports events and provides information to encourage community involvement and build well-being for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Winter PrideFest
Winter PrideFest – an LGBTQ+ Ski weekend at Mt. Bachelor. Community events include ‘Wigs an Icebreaker’, Apres Ski Dance Party, and Panel Discussion on Inclusivity in Sport
Bend Pride 5k
Celebrates inclusivity on a festive course through Bend, Oregon, including Drag Dash, Spirit awards, and Costume Contest!!
OUT in Focus
A collaborative project with BendFilm aimed at increasing access to films which highlight diversity and inclusion.
July 2021
Queen of the Balls – Drag Queen Bingo
The wait is over! Destiny is bringing local queens & MORE back to the main stage to raise money for OUT Central Oregon! It's BINGO bitch! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-of-the-balls-drag-queen-bingo-tickets-162360758399 THE SKINNY - Queen of the Balls - Drag Queen Bingo exemplifies what FUNdraising is all about! Destiny Stiletto "sets the stage" on behalf of OUT Central Oregon, the 501(C)(3) responsible for hosting bingo. The entertainment value is absolutely over the top! Your FUN factor will be maxed from the moment the…
Find out more »Shireen Amini Album Release at Volcanic
July 30th 9pm $10 - @Volcanic Theatyer Ticket Link: bendticket.com/events/112874168/shireen-amini-album-release-at-volcanic Shireen Amini is an independent artist and a self-described queer, Puerto Rican-Iranian-American, Earth-loving musician based in Bend, Oregon. She is most known for fronting the successful Latin dance rock band ¡Chiringa! for the last 8 years. Her new solo album "Break Myself Free" was successfully crowdfunded through the pandemic, recorded in Boston, MA in October 2020, and will now poignantly be released as we emerge on the other side. "Break Myself Free" (the album) is a proud…
Find out more »August 2021
Dance Cardio – Dance HIITS – “You Belong”
Dance HIITS - "You Belong" Description Join Dustin Riley in a vibrant and energized moment where YOU BELONG. Move and groove through several sets of dance and HIIT intervals in a space that is free of judgement and will make you feel unf*ckingstoppable! All levels welcome. Alternative workout attire encouraged! Signup here: https://www.sekse.fit/schedule
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Support Group – Teen
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group for Teens 13-17 Accpeting OHP and Pacific Source, private pay and sliding scale options available. Contact: Clara Hanson LCSW 541-904-5216 ext 13 clara@brightwayscounseling.com
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Support Group – Adults
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group for Young Adults 18-30 Accpeting OHP and Pacific Source, private pay and sliding scale options available. Contact: Clara Hanson LCSW 541-904-5216 ext 13 clara@brightwayscounseling.com
Find out more »Deb’s Dollhouse Drag Show
The Cult of Tuck is thrilled to be coming back to VTP for a very special show! It happens to be your Cult Mother's birthday and Deb has hand selected a group of performers give a variety of styles of drag for what she thinks will be the perfect show! As many of you know, Deb also tends to take a liking to some old fashioned and hilarious reading of her amazing performers and will be offering a select few…
Find out more »PFLAG ANNUAL PICNIC
Back at Last!! PFLAG’s Annual Picnic! Join us for fun, games, food and chat! PFLAG will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, water and soft drinks. Please bring a side dish to share! Masks will be required unless you are actively eating or drinking unless the Governor’s mandate has been amended. Sam Johnson Park 333 SW 15th Street Redmond, OR More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/950024122431536/
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Support Group – Teen
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group for Teens 13-17 Accpeting OHP and Pacific Source, private pay and sliding scale options available. Contact: Clara Hanson LCSW 541-904-5216 ext 13 clara@brightwayscounseling.com
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Support Group – Adults
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group for Young Adults 18-30 Accpeting OHP and Pacific Source, private pay and sliding scale options available. Contact: Clara Hanson LCSW 541-904-5216 ext 13 clara@brightwayscounseling.com
Find out more »Headwig and the Angry Inch – OUT in Focus
Headwig and the Angry Inch - presented by BendFilm and OUT in Focus A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the "internationally ignored" rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love. Tickets: https://bendfilmyear-round.eventive.org/schedule/60d4b18578f37b003758a37d [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnlAso3p7A%5D
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