Right Around the Corner

Jan. 25 — “THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN”: The documentary directed by Ricki Lake examines the birth culture in America; $5 donation; 7 to 10 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; www.cocc.edu.

Jan. 25, 27, 30, Feb. 1,2 — “THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”: The Obsidian Opera presents the funny, energetic opera starring Sarah Mattox; $25-$45; 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, 30 and Feb. 1; 2 p.m. on Jan. 27 and Feb. 1; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 317-0700.

Jan. 25-27, 30-31, Feb. 1-3, 6-10, 13-17 — “THE FANTASTICKS”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the musical about young lovers who become disillusioned but later discover a more mature love; $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students; 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 25-26, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 6-9, 13-16; 2 p.m. on Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

Jan. 18-20, Jan. 23-27, Jan. 30-Feb. 2 — “SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR”: This Bernard Slade play follows George and Doris, who are happily married to other people but meet at the same time each year to continue their affair; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m. on Jan. 18-19, Jan. 23-26, Jan. 30, Feb. 1; 3 p.m. on Jan. 20 and Jan. 27; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

Jan. 25 — BAD FISH: The Corvallis-based band will perform a combination of rock, ska, reggae and funk; $5; 9 p.m.; The Summit Saloon & Stage, 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 749-2440 or www.myspace.com/thesummitsaloon.

Jan. 26 — PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Redmond Grange hosts the breakfast as a fundraiser for a local girl with cancer; $5 adults, $3 children; 7 to 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 923-1840.

Jan. 26 — COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID HELP: Receive help filling out financial aid forms from volunteers and financial aid professionals; students should bring tax forms and a driver’s license; free; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 383-7708.

Jan. 26 — HIGH DESERT MUSEUM FREE FAMILY DAY: Free family Saturday courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union; free; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 382-4754.

Jan. 26 — CAFE LIBRI: Singer-songwriter Willie Carmichael will use humor and play guitar; free; 2 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 291 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 312-1032.

Jan. 26 — AUTHOR TALK: The Book Barn presents inspirational speaker and author Jody Kemple Smith, who will give a talk on her book “Recapturing Your Original Blueprint”; free; 4 p.m.; The Book Barn, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 389-4589.

Jan. 26 — MURDER MYSTERY THEATER: “The Mafioso Murders” is set in a 1931 speakeasy; $45 dinner and show; 6:30 p.m.; Sully’s Italian Restaurant, 314 S.W. Fifth St., Redmond; www.buckboardproductions.com or 548-0412.

Jan. 26 — DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY: The Crook County Chamber of Commerce presents the ceremony, which honors community members and businesses; $35 includes dinner; 7 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, Carey Foster Hall, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 447-6304.

Jan. 26 — JOB FOR A COWBOY: The band will perform with Skeletonwitch and The Red Chord; $15; 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.myspace.com/catapultmusicpresents.

Jan. 26 — ROOT DOWN: The group will perform reggae; $5; 9 p.m.; The Summit Saloon & Stage, 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 749-2440 or www.myspace.com/thesummitsaloon.

Jan. 27 — CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The band will play big band music, Dixieland music, Broadway show tunes and more; free; 3 to 5 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 318-0407.

Jan. 27 — THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS: The Sisters Folk Festival presents the band that blends gospel with electric steel guitar; $20 adults, $10 students; 6:30 p.m., doors 5:30 p.m.; Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters; www.sistersfolkfestival.org or 549-4979.

Jan. 30 — TEEN ANIMANGA CLUB: Teens ages 12-17 are invited to discuss manga, watch anime and enjoy Japanese treats; free; 1 to 3 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.

Jan. 31 — WORD CAFE: Marc Futterman, a demographer, will give a talk on the changing face of Central Oregon; free; 5:30 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 312-1034.

Farther Down the Road

Feb. 2 — ANNUAL WOMEN’S HEALTH DAY: Women of all ages are invited to attend the event with the theme “From the Outside In — God’s Design for Health,” which will include several speakers; $5; 8:30 a.m. to noon; City Center Church, 549 S.W. Eighth St., Redmond; 548-7128.

Feb. 2 — YOUTH CHOIR OF CENTRAL OREGON: The choir presents its annual winter concert; $7; 7 p.m., doors 6:30 p.m.; Church of the Nazarene, 1270 N.E. 27th St., Bend; www.ycco.org or 385-0470.

Feb. 3 — GOURMET CHOCOLATE TASTING: Discover the pleasure of chocolate; free; 1:30 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 312-1032.

Feb. 3 — SARA BUECHNER: Classical pianist performs as part of Redmond Community Concert Association’s series of six concerts; season ticket prices, which include all six shows, $50 adults, $20 students, $105 families, single show tickets not available; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Redmond High School auditorium, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.redmondcca.org or 350-7222.

Feb. 4 — INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT: The annual tour brings together some of the best acoustic guitarists from around the world to play solos, duets and quartets; $25-$35; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Feb. 5 — THE WHIPSAWS: The Alaska-based band will play Americana and bluegrass; free; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing Company, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

Feb. 7 — MAINTAIN THE FLAME: A communications professor will discuss why romance cools over time; free; 1 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 291 E. Main Ave., Sisters ; 312-1032.

Upcoming Concerts

Feb. 8 — Poor Man’s Whiskey (bluegrass) OSC*

Feb. 9 — Wild Bleeding Heart (pop-rock) SM*

Feb. 10 — Del McCoury (bluegrass) TT*

Feb. 13 — The Everybodyfields (alternative country) McM*

Feb. 13 — Pinback (indie-rock) DR*

Feb. 28 — The Waybacks & Hot Buttered Rum (Americana) DR*

Feb. 29 — Richard Stooksbury (Americana) SM*