ORIGINS - A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series - Oct 23 - Rebecca & The Grey Notes
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
October 23rd – Rebecca & The Grey Notes
Rebecca & the Grey Notes is a band based in the Milwaukee area that performs original material from two EPs along with covers of female vocalists from Linda Ronstadt to Etta James and bands from the Allman Brothers and the Beatles to Led Zeppelin and the Byrds. They have been nominated three years in a row in rock and Americana music categories by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), the gold standard for musicians in Wisconsin. Their original material has been played on five Milwaukee-area radio stations, and they have performed most of the major festivals in the Milwaukee area including Summerfest since 2017, Bastille Days since 2014 and the Wisconsin State Fair since 2014.
Your host for the night is our very own Joe Polizzi! FREE Event! No ticket required!
Show begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm!
Hundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!

ORIGINS - A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series - Oct 30 - Mark Croft
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
October 30 – Mark Croft
Mark Croft is an award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. A seasoned performer, Croft has been serving up exciting and emotional shows to audiences for almost twenty years, releasing six albums of original music in that time. His booming baritone vocals, finely crafted songs, and ability to navigate his six-string with superiority, has garnered him praise as the a classic triple-threat.
Your host for the night is our very own Joe Polizzi! FREE Event! No ticket required!
Show begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm!
Hundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!

West Bend Community Memorial Library 4th Annual Adult Spelling Bee
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
We are happy to announce the 4th Annual Adult Spelling Bee, taking place at The Bend Theater!
This is your shot at elementary school redemption, nostalgia, a sense of superiority, and prizes. The bar will be open, and we encourage spectators. Family-friendly! Attendees of all ages will also have the opportunity to compete spelling Wisconsin-themed words during intermission. Visit the Library website to register.

ORIGINS - A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series - Nov 13 - Jessica Koth
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00
ORIGINS – A Fresh Singer-Songwriter Series
September 11th through November 13th
November 13 – Jessica Koth
Jess and the Bend Theater have partnered to organize a food and monetary donation drive to benefit Full Shelf Food Pantry! Bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations and up to $500 of all monetary donations will be matched!
Jessica Koth, lead singer of the Spicy Tie Band, brings her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence to The Bend Theater on November 13th to finish out the free ORIGINS Concert Series. With a wide-ranging voice and a talent for turning songs into high-energy live moments, Jessica consistently delivers performances that get the room moving. A regular on the West Bend music scene, she frequently collaborates with local musicians and helps showcase the area’s growing singer-songwriter community.
Your host for the night is our very own Joe Polizzi! FREE Event! No ticket required!
Show begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm!
Hundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!

The Bend Theater Presents: 2026 Music On Main Block Party - May 28
2026-05-28 17:00 - 21:30
THE BEND PRESENTS: MUSIC ON MAIN BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Downtown West Bend, Outside the Bend Theater
Summer begins with a bang as The Bend Theater Presents proudly joins forces with the Downtown West Bend Association and the City of West Bend to launch the highly anticipated 2026 Music on Main Summer Concert Series!
Join us for our FREE season-opening block party that will transform Main Street into the ultimate celebration of music, community, and summer vibes.
FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
SPICY TIE BAND – Closing out the night with their signature high-energy set that blends infectious rhythms and crowd-pleasing favorites guaranteed to keep you dancing!
FOO FOO DOLLS TRIO – Kicking off the festivities with a plunge back into the 90s, setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening.
EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Opening Show Entertainment: 5:00 PM
Main Stage Performances: 6:30 PM
Location: Main Street, Downtown West Bend, Outside the Bend Theater

Admission: FREE and open to all!
Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes for this community celebration! Enjoy fantastic music, delicious food and beverages, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes The Bend Presents series the highlight of summer.
MADE POSSIBLE BY:
Spotlight Sponsor: Westbury Bank
Encore Sponsor: Green Bay Packers Foundation
Rock Star Sponsor: Horicon Bank
Rock Star Sponsor: Sommer’s Automotive
Libation Sponsor: Hanson & Co. Real Estate
A special collaboration between The Bend Theater, Downtown West Bend Association, and the City of West Bend
Don’t miss the summer event everyone will be talking about!
