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TODAY

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA: A band led by Frank Zappa’s son plays his father’s music; $45-$81; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

TUESDAY

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE: Display of Western-themed gingerbread houses opens; through Jan. 4; free; 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch, 12930 Hawks Beard, Sisters; www.BlackButteRanch .com/gingerbread.

CHRISTMAS RECITAL: Featuring a performance by the Piano Performance Group; call for directions to Bend location; free; 7 p.m.; 541-617-5771.

OPEN MIC WITH TALL ADAM: Open to all varieties of performers; free; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www .myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

WEDNESDAY

“IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Kreg Lindberg presents “Biking and Quilting for ‘Joe the Plumber’”; the lecture covers how Central Oregon’s special events impact the local economy; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucascades.edu or www.OSU cascades.edu.

PUB QUIZ: Answer trivia on topics from pop culture to politics; ages 21 and older; registration requested; proceeds benefit the Kurera Fund; $40 per team of four; 6:30 p.m.; The Summit Saloon & Stage, 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 541-306-0864 or http://kurerafund.org.

THURSDAY

CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL: Watch the football game between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon; proceeds benefit the Crook County Foundation; $25; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.

CIVIL WAR FUNDRAISER: Watch Oregon State University and the University of Oregon football teams play; event also features dinner and a silent auction; proceeds benefit Chimps Inc.; registration requested; $55; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Hooker Creek Ranch, 65525 Gerking Market Road, Bend; 541-389-5853 or www.chimps-inc.org.

“HARVEY”: Opening night of 2nd Street Theater’s tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6½-foot-tall rabbit; with champagne and dessert reception; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndsttheater@bendcable .com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

“PETER PAN”: The La Pine High School drama department presents the classic story of the boy who never grows up; followed by a silent auction to benefit the Future Business Leaders of America; $5; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-322-5360.

“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Preview night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.

BIG-BAND JAZZ CONCERT: Featuring guest artist Jay Thomas; $10, $8 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7260.

FRIDAY

I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: Tour a home decorated in holiday style, featuring more than 40 Christmas trees with themed decorations; proceeds benefit the Children’s Vision Foundation, the Deschutes County Historical Society and the Williams Syndrome Association; $5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2009 tour home, 21163 Clairaway Ave., Bend; 541-382-7375.

COMMUNITY CRECHE EXHIBIT: Featuring Nativity displays from around the world and live music; free; 5-8 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 333 S.E. Idlewood St., Prineville; 541-447-4635.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend, the Old Mill District and NorthWest Crossing; free; 5 to 9 p.m., and until 8 p.m. in NorthWest Crossing; throughout Bend.

CHRISTMAS KAYAKERS FLOAT: Kayaks and canoes decorated with lights paddle a loop beginning at the bridge at Galveston Avenue; bring a life jacket and boat to participate; free; 4:30 p.m. gathering, 5:15 p.m. float; Mirror Pond, Deschutes River at Drake Park, Bend; 541-317-9407.

“LIGHT UP A LIFE”: Light a candle in honor of loved ones; followed by a reception; donations accepted; 6-8 p.m.; East Cascade Retirement Community, 175 N.E. 16th St., Madras; 541-475-3882, ext. 4030 or brvhospcie@bendbroadband.com.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Rick Steber reads from his book “Secrets of the Bull”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.

VARIETY SHOW AND BUFFET DINNER: Featuring live music, live entertainment, a raffle and more; proceeds benefit Community Arts & Meals; $12, $6 ages 18 and younger, $40 families; 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. performance; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or 541-306-6751.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

“MAKIN’ ROOM”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a musical by Dennis and Nan Allen about children who learn a lesson while making a video for a fundraiser; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity; $7, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-419-1395, BendTheatre4YoungPeople@gmail .com or www.bendtheatre.org.

“PETER PAN”: The La Pine High School drama department presents the classic story of the boy who never grows up; followed by a silent auction to benefit the Future Business Leaders of America; $5; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-322-5360.

“RISE”: A screening of the film about the industry and sport of fly-fishing; proceeds benefit the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and The Freshwater Trust; $10; 7 p.m., doors open 6:15 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or http://thefreshwatertrust .org/rise-bend.

CLIMBING MOUNT EVEREST IN THE YEAR OF THE BEIJING OLYMPICS: Mike Browder talks about climbing Everest and presents a slide show; proceeds benefit the Tumalo Langlauf Club; $5 suggested donation; 7 p.m.; Bend Park & Recreation District Office, 799 S.W. Columbia St.; 541-306-8448 or timothypgibbons@yahoo.com.

“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Opening night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; followed by a dessert and champagne reception; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical .org.

“THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA”: A screening of the R-rated 2006 film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www .jcld.org.

“HARVEY”: 2nd Street Theater presents the tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6½-foot-tall rabbit; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndsttheater@bendcable .com or www.2ndstreettheater .com.

CHURCH: The Portland-based avant-pop band opens for The Sweet Harlots; $5; 9 p.m.; The Annex, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www .sweetharlots.com.

SATURDAY

VFW BREAKFAST: Community breakfast with a variety of foods and champagne; $7; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND: Featuring reindeer rides, children’s play area, a petting zoo and more; Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20; $3 hayrides, $3.50 play area; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.

GIFT-WRAPPING FUNDRAISER: Have gifts from the store wrapped; proceeds benefit Bend Spay and Neuter Project; donations accepted; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-617-1010.

CHAPTER ONE BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “Old Filth” by Jane Gardam; free; 10 a.m.-noon; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1080.

CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive; 541-548-8939.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 26th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and more; music, refreshments, visits with Santa and more are included; proceeds benefit Redmond-Sisters Hospice; free family festivities, $30 hors d’oeuvres dinner, $50 seated dinner; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. gala buyers auction; Eagle Crest Resort, Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-7483.

I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: Tour a home decorated in holiday style, featuring more than 40 Christmas trees with themed decorations; proceeds benefit the Children’s Vision Foundation, the Deschutes County Historical Society and the Williams Syndrome Association; $5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2009 tour home, 21163 Clairaway Ave., Bend; 541-382-7375.

SANTA PAWS PHOTOS: Take professional photos of your pet with Santa; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon; $10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S. U.S. Highway 97; 541-382-3537 or www.hsco.org.

ART ENVY, GUSTAV KLIMT: Local artist Paula Bullwinkel will discuss the life and works of Gustav Klimt, followed by a painting workshop; free; 11 a.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1034.

CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.

BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE: Parade theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”; free; noon; downtown Bend.

“MAKIN’ ROOM”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a musical by Dennis and Nan Allen about children who learn a lesson while making a video for a fundraiser; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity; $7, $3 ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-419-1395, BendTheatre4 YoungPeople@gmail.com or www .bendtheatre.org.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Karen Karbo talks about her Minerva Clark series for young readers; RSVP requested; free; 2 p.m.; Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver Village Building 25C; 541-593-2525 or sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregon schoolofballet.com.

COMMUNITY CRECHE EXHIBIT: Featuring Nativity displays from around the world and live music; free; 4-8 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 333 S.E. Idlewood St., Prineville; 541-447-4635.

WINTER DANCE SHOWCASE: The Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club presents a showcase of choreographed social dances; $20; 4-9 p.m., doors open 3:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-322-0220 or www .deschutescountyballroom.com.

“PETER PAN”: The La Pine High School drama department presents the classic story of the boy who never grows up; followed by a silent auction to benefit the Future Business Leaders of America; $5; 5 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-322-5360.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Karen Karbo talks about her book “The Gospel According to Coco Chanel”; RSVP requested; free; 5 p.m.; Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver Village Building 25C; 541-593-2525 or sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com.

YOGA CHRISTMAS PARTY AND TWISTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Play Twister; bring a potluck dish; free; 5-9 p.m.; Bikram’s Yoga, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Bend; 541-389-8599 or www.bikramyogabend.com.

“CHRISTMAS FUTURE”: A play about a family who notices that society is trying to bury the reason for the Christmas season; free; 6:30 p.m.; Real Life Christian Church, 2880 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-312-8844.

“HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER”: The classic holiday ballet, in a style inspired by Central Oregon people and culture; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-548-6957.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregon schoolofballet.com.

“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $20, $15 ages 60 and older, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.

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