TODAY
ART ON THE RIVER: Featuring art demonstrations and sales; a portion of proceeds benefits the Redmond School District art programs; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; River Run Event Center, 1730 Blue Heron Drive, Redmond; 541-548-4244 or mhlkeldy@yahoo.com.
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Learn about plants and animals that are invasive species; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www .highdesertmuseum.org.
SOLAR VIEWING: View the sun using safe techniques; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www .highdesertmuseum.org.
SISTERS ASTRONOMY DAY: Learn about the night sky and stars, ask questions, see astronomy demonstrations and more; with a screening of “The City Dark”; free, $2 for movie screening; 1-5 p.m., movie screens at 3:30 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-8846 or rthorkildson@bendbroadband.com.
TEDX BEND: Featuring 12 people presenting local and international perspectives to inspire and spark conversations; registration recommended; main room has sold out, video feed in adjoining room is $35; SOLD OUT; 1 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive; www.tedxbend.com.
“PETER PAN”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the classic play about Never Never Land and children who never grow old; $7, $5 students; 2 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045.
“THE WIZARD OF OZ”: The Trinity Lutheran drama department presents a musical about Dorothy, Toto and their adventures in the land of Oz; $10, $5 students, $25 VIP; 2 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 2550 N.E. Butler Market Road, Bend; 541-382-1832 or jon.vevia@saints.org.
HUMANE SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: Learn about animal support programs; with dog-powered scooter rides and dog agility introductions; free; 2-5 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave.; 541-923-0882 or www .redmondhumane.org.
1930S IN JAZZ: Tim DuRoche talks about the emergence of swing jazz in the 1930s; free; 3 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1034 or www .deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
CENTRAL OREGON FILM FESTIVAL: A screening of one- to 15-minute films made by Central Oregonians; free; 6 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; filmfestival@localcentraloregon.com or www.localcentraloregon.com.
“PETER PAN”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the classic play about Never Never Land and children who never grow old; $7, $5 students; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045.
RENEGADE ROLLER DERBY BOUT: The Bend roller derby league presents a bout against San Diego; $10, free ages 10 and younger; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-350-1143 or www .renegadesor.com.
“RABBIT HOLE”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a drama about a family navigating feelings of grief after a terrible accident; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
BEND COMMUNITY CONTRADANCE: Featuring caller Ron Bell-Roemer and music by Captain, Bubba & the Czech Chicks; $7; 7 p.m. beginner's workshop, 7:30 p.m. dance; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; 541-330-8943.
IMPROV SHOW: Featuring performances by Bend Improv Group; $8; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-728-1237 or mightyjustice@gmail.com.
SALLY BARRIS: The Americana musician performs; $15 suggested donation; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent Road, Sisters; 541-548-2209.
THE DEADLY GALLOWS: The Reno, Nev.-based pirate string band performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
TWIST & SHOUT: The Beatles cover band performs, with film clips; SOLD OUT; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www .towertheatre.org.
THE KOOZIES: The Eugene-based cowpunk band performs; $5; 9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www .silvermoonbrewing.com.
SUNDAY
“JAZZ — SWING, THE VELOCITY OF CELEBRATION”: A screening of the Ken Burns documentary film about jazz musicians of the 1930s; free; 1:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1070 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“PETER PAN”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the classic play about Never Never Land and children who never grow old; $7, $5 students; 2 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045.
“RABBIT HOLE”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a drama about a family navigating feelings of grief after a terrible accident; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE: Tim DuRoche talks about the literature, economics and history of jazz; free; 2 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
SPRING BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE: The High Desert Bellydance Guild performs belly dances in a variety of styles; free; 6-8:30 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Innovation Theatre Works, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-815-5646 or www .highdesertbellydance.org.
KEOLA BEAMER: The slack key guitar player performs traditional Hawaiian music, with Raiatea Helm; $25 or $35; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
MONDAY
BOOK DISCUSSION: Discuss “The Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles; free; 5:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491 or www .deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
BOOK DISCUSSION: Discuss “The Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver Village Building 25C; 541-593-2525 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
TUESDAY
VOLUNTEER FAIR: Speak with nonprofit representatives and find a volunteer opportunity that fits your needs; free; 4-7 p.m.; Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 291 E. Main Ave.; 541-385-8977 or www .volunteerconnectnow.org.
GREEN TEAM MOVIE NIGHT: Featuring a screening of several short independent films about ecological footprints, electronic waste, for-profit detention centers and more; free; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-815-6504.
WEDNESDAY
“IT'S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Christine Pollard presents the lecture “Exercise and Sports Science: Non-Contact ACL Knee Injury in the Female Athlete”; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades Campus, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucasades.edu or www.osucascades.edu/lunchtime-lectures.
“JAZZ — SWING, THE VELOCITY OF CELEBRATION”: A screening of the Ken Burns documentary film about jazz musicians of the 1930s; free; 5:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1037 or www .deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, LA TRAVIATA”: Starring Natalie Dessay, Matthew Polenzani and Dmitri Hvorostovsky in an encore presentation of Verdi's masterpiece; opera performance transmitted in high definition; $18; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.
POLECAT: The Bellingham, Wash.-based bluegrass act performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www .mcmenamins.com.
“RABBIT HOLE”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a drama about a family navigating feelings of grief after a terrible accident; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
ART JOURNEYS OF LILLIAN PITT: The Native American artist discusses the way her works relate to and honor her ancestors and the environment; free; 7:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-3782.
THURSDAY
THE INDIAN WAR ERA IN EASTERN OREGON: Mark Spence talks about “Joseph and the Nez Perce War of 1877”; free; 4 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-4663 or ruthh@uoregon.edu.
“RUNNING THE GAUNTLET”: A screening of the film about the roles salmon play in lives and ecosystems; with a reading from Steven Hawley, author of “Recovering a Lost River”; free; 6 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www .highdesertmuseum.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Lonnie Dupre talks about his book “Life on Ice: 25 Years of Arctic Exploration”; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; REI, 380 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-385-0594.
HARLEM WIZARDS: The athletic and comedic basketball team plays the Cascade Middle School Mountaineer All Stars; a portion of proceeds benefits the school's Sparrow Club; $10 or $8 students in advance, $12 or $10 students at the door; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; www.harlemwizards.com/homepage.php.
“RABBIT HOLE”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a drama about a family navigating feelings of grief after a terrible accident; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
COMEDY NIGHT: Jake Sharon and Derek Sheen perform; $10; 7:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; The Original Kayo's Dinner House and Lounge, 415 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-323-2520.
LAST BAND STANDING: A battle of the bands competition featuring local acts; free; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; www .lastbandstanding.net.
PERPETUAL DRIFTERS: The Chico, Calif.-based roots rock band performs, with Uni & Her Ukelele; $5; 9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing .com.
FRIDAY
CENTRAL OREGON AUTO SHOW: See new cars from various local vendors; $7 for entire weekend; noon-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-389-1058 or sherit@coba.org.
JUST FOR THE LADIES: Featuring wine and food, massage, skin care services and more; free admission; 4-9 p.m.; Redmond's Bazaar, 2145 S. U.S. Highway 97; 541-604-1367 or www.redmondsbazaar.com.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION: Featuring Mexican food, folklore dancing, live music and games; proceeds benefit scholarships for Latino program students; $5 suggested donation; 6-11:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-3726 or esandoval@cocc.edu.
AMOR TOWLES: Amor Towles, author of “The Rules of Civility,” speaks as part of the A Novel Idea ... Read Together program; tickets required; free; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
HIGH DESERT CHORALE SPRING CONCERT: The choir performs spirituals, gospel selections and show tunes, with the High Desert Bell Choir; donations accepted; 7 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Highway; 541-549-1037 or www.sisterschorale.com.
“RABBIT HOLE”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a drama about a family navigating feelings of grief after a terrible accident; $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 IDES OF MARCH”: A screening of the R-rated 2011 film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www .jcld.org.
“SORDID LIVES”: Stage Right Productions presents the black comedy about a woman whose death causes chaos in a Texas town; $18 or $16 students and seniors in advance, $20 at the door; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
ANDRE NICKATINA: The San Francisco-based hip-hop artist performs, with Fashawn, Mumbls and TNC 9er; $23 plus fees in advance, $28 at the door; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www .randompresents.com.
SATURDAY
May 5
SALMON RUN: 5K and 10K run/walks, with a kids run; with a Spring Paddlefest demonstrating watercraft; registration required; proceeds benefit The Environmental Center; $15-$35, $10 kids run; 9 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Southwest Columbia Street and Southwest Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; www .runsalmonrun.com.
STEEL STAMPEDE: A vintage motorcycle rally for riders and spectators; proceeds benefit Crooked River Ranch service clubs and organizations; $10; 9 a.m.; field across from Trading Post, Southwest Chinook Drive and Commercial Loop Road, Crooked River Ranch; 541-923-2679 or www.100megsfree3.com/ahrmanw/index.htm.
CENTRAL OREGON AUTO SHOW: See new cars from various local vendors; $7 for entire weekend; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-389-1058 or sherit@coba.org.
