The Bend Theater | West Bend, WI

Tom Thakkar
2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Tom Thakkar is a comedian you’ve seen on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Comedy Central’s Stand Up Presents,” “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” “CONAN,” and as the host of Comedy Central’s “Stand Up with Tom Thakkar.” He spent the first half of 2020 writing sketches and jokes for SyFy’s “The Movie Show,” and before that he was the co-host of “You Up with Nikki Glaser” on SiriusXM. Currently, he hosts the podcast “Stand By Your Band,” and when the world isn’t shut down by a pandemic, he does stand up all around the country and all around New York as a regular at The Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s on Broadway, New York Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, and more. Other credits include: Just For Laughs, Doug Loves Movies, This Might Help with Matt Braunger, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore, and First Nations Comedy Experience.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Magnum Opus Ballet
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00
Come and experience Christmas through the classic masterpiece of Handel’s Messiah! Full Light is a two-act heartfelt professional ballet that is good for the whole family. Take in the exquisite beauty of the movement while celebrating the reason for the season!

Vinyl & Video Games
2022-12-07 17:00 - 20:00
We have good news for you West Bend!

🎧 Vinyl & Video Games 🎮
CONTINUES AT THE BEND!

Our partners for this event still include Beat Goes On Records & More and Respawn Retro Gaming West Bend!

Respawn Retro Gaming will be bringing the best retro video games to play on our big screen every other week through September & October.
Be sure to talk to Tony and see what cool retro treasures he’s got at his store!

In the spirit of encouraging the support of our local partners, we’ve crafted the following promotions to run for Vinyl & Video Game Wednesdays:

– Bring in a record for 50% off your first drink and 50% off while your record plays

-If that record is accompanied by a receipt from The Beat Goes On Records & More (from within the past 14 days)
your first drink is free and you get 50% drinks off while your record spins

The goal of this series is to continue to bring life and entertainment to Downtown West Bend. There will be no cover charge and all ages are welcome.

The Polar Express (2004 - G) including a Special "Surprise" Meet and Greet with Santa Claus
2022-12-11 13:00 - 15:30
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
Shhh… This screening includes a Special “Surprise” visit from Santa Claus after the movie!
This special screening of the holiday classic The Polar Express is the perfect way to get the entire family in the holiday spirit! Plus, there will be a small gift for the kids as well as a meet and greet opportunity with the legendary Father Christmas himself.
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Doors open at 12:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 1:00 PM

A Christmas Story (1983-PG)
2022-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:00 PM

Skip Ewing Christmas
2022-12-13 19:30 - 21:45
Skip Ewing Christmas
Skip Ewing is celebrating the holidays with a collection of original holiday songs and rearranged classics on Skip Ewing — Christmas. Produced by Kyle Lehning and Ewing, the tribute to the winter holidays mixes seasonal cheer with Ewing’s songwriting chops on seven tracks that include piano ballads (“Whenever Child is Born”), love songs (“Mr. Snowman”), an inventive take on “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” titled “Better Watch Out,” and more. On “I’ll Be Home (An American Christmas),” Ewing honors the country’s military families by intermingling the bittersweet “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” with the patriotic “America the Beautiful.” The album also celebrates Christmas’ spiritual side with “Just A Kid,” another Ewing original recorded years earlier by Kenny Chesney.
“Christmas time is musically rich,” says Ewing. “I feel fortunate and privileged to be able to record a Christmas album to offer new music that we also hope is musically rich. I want to make music that is lasting and meaningful and be able to do that until I can’t do it anymore.”
Throughout his career, Ewing has penned No. 1 smashes like Brian White’s “I’m Not Supposed to Love You Anymore,” Diamond Rio’s “I Believe,” Kenny Chesney’s “You Had Me From Hello,” and Collin Raye’s “Love, Me,” in addition to pursuing his own career as an artist.
Our featured opener of the evening, The Sapsuckers, write and perform original country/Americana songs that blend humor, heartache, and honky-tonk.
With an eclectic style that ranges from hillbilly roots to Nashville pop, the songwriting team of Nikki Grossman and Joe Hart has developed a lively, contemporary take on country music. Their creative lyrics, catchy melodies, and clever stage show have earned them a growing fanbase in the Midwest and beyond.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

It's a Wonderful Life (1946-PG)
2022-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:00 PM

Home Alone (1990-PG)
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:00 PM

The Whiskey Belles
2022-12-16 19:30 - 22:00
The WhiskeyBelles are bringing Christmas to The Bend
Roots Country Music, Born of Gin Halls and Juke Joints – Hank Williams passion, Carter family harmonies, with a little Hee Haw mixed in for good measure. The WhiskeyBelles are a traditional country and Americana trio based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Belles are widely known for captivating shows featuring their own take on classic and obscure vintage-country, Americana, folk-revival and roots-country tunes, with their own witty originals sprinkled in. They’ve been compared with the Pistol Annies, Dixie Chicks and Trio (Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Linda Ronstadt). The ‘Belles have personalities as big as the Texan skyline – they have a great time on stage, and love to share the fun with their audience.
The WiskeyBelles Christmas show features unique arrangements to traditional holiday favorites as well as a plethora of originals from their Christmas album that showcases a holiday spirit infused into their repertoire.
Line up:
Chrissy Dzioba – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Sara Moilanen – Vocals and Bass Guitar
Kimberly Unger – Vocals and Fiddle
Discography:
Whiskey Woman – 2012
Nothin’ Says Christmas Like Whiskey – 2013
Tales From the Bootleggers Ball – Live Album – 2015
Dance in the Moonshine – 2017
Notable Accomplishments:

Won the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Award for Bluegrass Band – 2021
Won the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Award for Alt-Country AND Bluegrass Band – 2020
Won the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Award for Alt-Country Band – 2018
Won the WAMI award for Americana/Bluegrass Artist of the Year as well as the coveted People’s Choice Award.
They have opened packed shows for stars such as The Violent Femmes, Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, The Lost Trailers, The Kentucky Headhunters and Cadillac Three.
They have garnered much praise from Milwaukee Magazine, naming their debut album, “Whiskey Woman” as one of the 10 best local albums of 2012 and ranking “Nothin’ Says Christmas Like Whiskey” in their “Top 10 Picks for November 2013”
The title track from their debut album, Whiskey Woman, recently climbed to #8 on the monthly Freeform American Roots Chart (FAR).
They’ve performed live on Fox 6 News for their local segments, “Wakeup” and “Studio A” and on NBC TMJ4 “Morning Blend” as well as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s online video music series, “Sound Check”. They were also thrilled to be a part of the WISN Channel 12 annual Christmas special, “Season to Celebrate”.

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Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

The Bend Theater Presents: Hometown Christmas Ft. Nicolas Novaczyk, Tim Schmidt and Dave Burkart
2022-12-17 19:30 - 22:00
The Bend Theater Presents: Hometown Christmas
All ticket sales directly support The Bend Theater’s nonprofit mission in our community. Our experience venue is the life blood of Downtown West Bend, and we hope to share a night of music, family, and connections with the community we are so grateful for. Don’t miss this chance to share some holiday cheer and help us continue to be a community’s gathering place for all!
Nicholas Novaczyk, The President of our historic theater is an original instrumental pianist, and has spent 30 years writing original 88 keys of music. The basic grand piano at center stage reaches back to a simpler time in music and where the pin drop acoustics at The Bend will be on full display.
Tim Schmidt for the 2nd year in a row will grace The Bend Theater’s historic stage. Tim’s community and professional success leave us little room to introduce him. Known across the country for his entrepreneurial skills and gracious humble community building efforts, he will bring his authentic soulful guitar/vocal presentations for all of us to enjoy.
Dave Burkart comes from music, born with a guitar and a microphone waiting for him. Dave will bring his Minneapolis acoustic rock, some holiday classics, and a show that is real, connected, and nothing short of a must see. We last saw Dave at The Bend supporting Kat Perkins. We can’t wait for him to be back on our stage to sing classic covers, holiday gems, and some original surprises for us all!
There’s even more in store for the evening with special guest, wine pulls, and holiday decor you won’t want to miss!
Scott, our creative beverage director, will put his holiday-themed mixology skills to the test! He will also have a not-to-miss wine pull – stocked with anything from Boones Farm to Caymus!
Special musical guests may be in the holiday spirit and join our Hometown Christmas! This is a night of family, community and giving thanks for all that we have been blessed with in our very own hometown of West Bend. Join us on December 17th for a not-so-silent night.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
2022-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:00 PM

The Polar Express (2004 - G)
2022-12-22 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Bend Theater
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:00 PM

Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule
2022-12-23 19:30 - 21:40
Classical Blast’s Dark Side of the Yule: Christmas Meets Classic Rock
Christmas Meets Classic Rock in Classical Blast’s live holiday concert, Dark Side of the Yule, performing musical selections by Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Cranberries, Moody Blues, Metallica, Evanescence, and others, in a wholly new original way. This stellar musical group mashes those famous hits with Christmas classics, medieval carols, and original holiday songs, into a mind-blowing musical performance. The musicianship of the Classical Blast members is nothing short of outstanding; as members have performed live and/or recorded with many top artists.
Now on its 6th touring season, Classical Blast’s Dark Side of the Yule concert provides audiences with such a unique, new holiday experience that it has become a new holiday tradition for many over the years. After experiencing Dark Side of the Yule, the Christmas season will never be quite the same again! Is it Christmas, is it rock, is it pop, is it traditional? It’s all of the above and more rolled into a series of musical stories that explore some of the holiday season’s darker themes. But don’t worry, everyone sees the light by the end!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Date Night Game Night with the MacBlakes
2022-12-28 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for our Date Night Game Night series at The Bend Theater!!
Rachel Mac and Devin Blake, two married comedians living in Jackson, WI., will open the evening with a joint stand-up set discussing their marriage and parenting. Then it’s time to introduce the Date Night Game Night couples! Rachel and Devin will bring 4 competing couples onstage for a brief interview. Once the couples have been introduced, the competition begins!
Each couple will answer questions about their spouse while their other half is off stage (out of hearing range). Rachel and Devin will go over each question, one by one. They will start by bringing out each wife and go over their answers to a question like “Who is your celebrity crush?” Each wife will give their answer. Then their husbands return to the stage and guess what their wife’s answer was. If their answers match their spouses, that couple gets a point. After a series of these questions, Rachel and Devin will take a break to talk to the audience and ask them which couple they think is going to win and why. Then the couples will return for the second round of the game. The roles will be reversed. The winning couple will not only receive a fabulous prize, but will also have bragging rights for years to come!
Rachel Mac is a writer and comedian who has appeared on Comedy Central’s Lights Out With David Spade and who has written for SyFy’s The Movie Show. After growing up in Wisconsin, she spent almost a decade in Los Angeles, where her comedy career began.
Devin Blake is a standup comedian who also contributes to The Onion and New York Magazine. He is a recent transplant to Wisconsin and is really enjoying the area and getting used to all the roundabouts.
This show is designated for patrons 18+.
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Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Chicken Wire Empire
2022-12-29 19:30 - 22:00
Chicken Wire Empire returns to The Bend Theater
Born from the Wisconsin jamband scene, Chicken Wire Empire began as a traditional bluegrass band. The band honed its traditional sound in 2014 with their debut album Chicken Wire Empire. With half of the group rooted in bluegrass, and the other half steeped in jamband music, a change occurred when CWE performed an Old & In The Way tribute show. A new sound was found in Milwaukee, and Chicken Wire Empire joined the roster of high energy jamgrass happening across the nation. This journey from traditional to progressive was documented by director Ross Monagle in the film ”All It Takes,” premiering in 2016 at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee. Recorded and mixed by sound engineer Sam Donoghue, the film follows the band around Wisconsin and includes performances in Milwaukee’s historic Riverside Theatre. In 2018, the band returned to the studio, recording their sophomore album “What Moves Mountains” at Axis Recording Studios with engineer Vinny Millevolte and the mastering talents of Justin Perkins. With support from their family and friends, What Moves Mountains was released January 1st of 2019.
In 2020, as live shows were drying up, the band turned to live-streaming, and were featured showcase artists in virtual renditions of the IBMA and Folk Alliance International conferences. The band used their time to arrange and record an album with Minnesota songsmith Chris Castino (The Big Wu) at NeonBrown with Ryan Young (Trampled by Turtles) engineering. The album features guests Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Andy Hall, Tim O’Brien, and Nick Forester. Entitled “Fresh Pickles,” it was released in February 2022.
Chicken Wire Empire has been blessed to share the stage with renowned musicians Yonder Mountain String Band, 30db, The Big Wu, Peter Rowan, The Travelin’ McCourys, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and more. With love from their local scene, friends, and families, Chicken Wire Empire looks to the future, with a goal to strengthen Wisconsin’s bluegrass scene, and further the appreciation of acoustic music.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Stand Up Comedy: Chris Barnes ft. Rachel Mac
2022-12-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-12-31 18:30 - 21:00
When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor.
Barnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza, JJ Jimmy Walker, Andrew Dice Clay, Sinbad, Bill Cosby, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country.
Rachel Mac is a writer and comedian currently based in the Midwest after 8 years of performing in Los Angeles. She is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel worked as a writer for The Movie Show, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy, which stars two puppets. She co-wrote and co-starred in an instagram sitcom, The MacBlakes. She is also, for better or worse, a middle school English teacher.
Doors open 1 hour prior to the show to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Happy Feet (2006-PG)
2023-01-12 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Happy Feet (2006 – PG)
Son of Memphis and Norma, little sweet penguin Mumble has a big problem: he can’t sing a single note. In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn’t belong there. Our hero Mumble is the worst singer in the world, but he can tap dance brilliantly.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Betsy Ade & The Well-Known Strangers
2023-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers (BAWKS) have been entertaining Midwest audiences with their cello-infused alternative pop/rock sound since 2015. Members Betsy Ade (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Adamek (guitars), Cameron Fair (cello, keyboards), John Kulas (bass guitar), Scott Fox (percussion) and Miss B Haven (vocals, piano, keyboards), have released 5 CD’s. This includes a full-length album, several EPs, and an exciting range of fun and influential videos.
Ade’s rich lyrical gifts are essential and her vocal delivery is simply unmatched in contemporary pop/rock music. In addition to Ade’s talents, the band members have an amazing mix of musical knowledge and education that provides a unique sound that is reminiscent of familiar music from the ’90s while being expressively groundbreaking and melodically rich. They have been humbled by their success, performing with international acts that include Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Blind Melon, Shawn Colvin, Blue October, KT Tunstall, Lindsay Ell, Candlebox, The Gufs, Skerryvore, Cathy Richardson, Sebastian Bach, and many more. 2019 was an exciting year for BAWKS! Ade was a Top 24 Contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”, where she had the rare opportunity to work with 3 different coaches, including; John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine. Ade’s experience on “The Voice” has brought international attention to the band’s talents and charitable efforts.
BAWKS have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations since inception. This includes, but not limited to; Winners of the 2019 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s Best Rock/Pop Band, 2018 Shepherd Express Best Band, 2018 WAMI awards for Best Rock/Pop Band, 2018 Best of Milwaukee Best Band, and an award for Best Song (“Aligned”) on Songwriter’s Universe. Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Stranger’s music can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and most music-related streaming platforms.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

The MilBillies
2023-01-14 19:30 - 22:00
An explosion of banjos, guitars and storytelling” – The Shepard Express
WAMI nominated New Artist of the Year (2020), The MilBillies are a 5-piece string band that trades vocals like a fifth of bourbon and solos like a bull on a rope, slinging high-energy bluegrass stripped raw with Americana grit.
Established in late 2018, The MilBillies immediately hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass to venues and festivals throughout the upper midwest and beyond.
The MilBillies project a veritable wall of sound, starting with an intentional focus on melodic lyricism in songwriting and finishing with an unparalleled, action-packed live performance. Together they have crafted a genuinely thrilling live show, taking “high-energy” musicianship to another level while enthralling the crowd with intoxicating melodies and lyrical subject matter any troubadour would tip their hat to.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Space Jam (1996-PG)
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Space Jam (1996 – PG)
Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) — so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan).
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Jumanji (1995-PG)
2023-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Jumanji (1995 – PG)
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

West Bend Winter Warm Up: Downtown Harrison
2023-01-21 12:00 - 14:00
Join us at The Bend on Saturday January 21st during the West Bend Winter Warm Up to welcome the human radio Downtown Harrison.
12:00 noon – 2:00pm
This event is free to the public, and The Bend is a warming station for the weekend.
West Bend Winter Warm Up runs Saturday January 21 to Sunday January 22, 2023

Stand Up Comedy: Sam Tallent
2023-01-21 19:30 - 21:30
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend
Known for whip-quick wit and rollicking improvisations, Sam Tallent is one of the sharpest, most original rising talents in comedy today. For the last 10 years, he has performed at least 45 weekends annually across America, Canada and France. Called “the absurd voice of a surreal generation” by the Denver Post, Sam is beloved by fans of contemporary comedy. He was a New Face at the 2019 Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he won his battle on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, hosted the Denver episode of VICELAND’s Flophouse and appeared on the Chris Gerhard Show to impress a girl. His critically acclaimed debut novel Running the Light – heralded as the “definitive novel about stand up comedy” (Marc Maron, WTF) – was published by Too Big to Fail Press in 2020 and his short fiction has been published on VICE.com and in BIRDY magazine. He lives in Colorado with his wife and his dog.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.

Frozen (2013-PG) Free movie sponsored by Time Investment
2023-01-22 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Enjoy this FREE preview of Disney’s Frozen during West Bend’s Winter Warm Up, sponsored by Time Investment of West Bend.
***Please note: This event is in partnership with Winter Warm Up and our lobby is a “Warm-Up Hub” throughout the entire day. Our lobby will be open to the public and may get noisy at times while the movie is being screened. ***
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman (Josh Gad), harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip.

Smallfoot (2018-PG)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
January Family Film’s at The Bend Theater featuring:
Smallfoot (2018 – PG)
Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to find the mysterious creature that can put him back in good graces with his simple community.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

2 Bands, 1 High Energy Show: Substitute (Tales from The Who) & Shattered (Music of The Rolling Stones)
2023-01-27 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of classic rock music celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Who’s Album Quadrophenia & The Rolling Stones’ Album Goats Head Soup, including other hits that defined a generation.
For 15 years, Substitute: Tales From The Who has delivered the hits and more to a variety of festivals, including Summerfest, and venues across the United States. A tribute to one of the most prolific and influential rock bands in history, the band’s reputation has been built on high-energy performances and an unrivaled commitment to artistic integrity. From Baba O’Reilly and Love, Reign O’er Me to Pinball Wizard and Won’t Get Fooled Again, Substitute brings legends to life.
For more than two decades, Shattered has earned its stellar reputation as a premiere tribute to the Rolling Stones by playing festivals, clubs, and music venues throughout the Midwest, including multiple returns to Summerfest. For Shattered, it’s all about reproducing the sound, feel and vibe of the Rolling Stones live. They take pride in it, and do it very well, focusing on hits like Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Honky Tonk Women, and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction that made the Stones a household name across three generations.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Henhouse Prowlers
2023-01-28 19:30 - 21:30
THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS.
Founded over 16 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education.
The Prowlers have now been to more than 25 countries across the globe, working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors – incorporating music from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and more into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.
On stage, in workshops and wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Vinyl & Video Games
2023-02-01 17:00 - 20:00
We have good news for you West Bend!

🎧 Vinyl & Video Games 🎮
CONTINUES AT THE BEND!

Our partners for this event still include Beat Goes On Records & More and Respawn Retro Gaming West Bend!

Respawn Retro Gaming will be bringing the best retro video games to play on our big screen!
Be sure to talk to Tony and see what cool retro treasures he’s got at his store!

In the spirit of encouraging the support of our local partners, we’ve crafted the following promotions to run for Vinyl & Video Game Wednesdays:

– Bring in a record for 50% off your first drink and 50% off while your record plays

-If that record is accompanied by a receipt from The Beat Goes On Records & More (from within the past 14 days)
your first drink is free and you get 50% drinks off while your record spins

The goal of this series is to continue to bring life and entertainment to Downtown West Bend.
There will be no cover charge and all ages are welcome.

A Star is Born (2018 - R)
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring:
A Star is Born (2018 – R)
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
