TODAY
TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S OREGON ROADSHOW: Joe Wiegand impersonates Roosevelt and tells stories from his life in this live history performance; SOLD OUT; noon, doors open 11 a.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-389-1813 or info@deschuteshistory.org.
“STUART LITTLE”: Sign Stage on Tour presents the story of Stuart the mouse and his adventures in New York City; recommended for ages 5-10; $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
“DAS RHEINGOLD”: The Metropolitan Opera presents the first opera in Wagner’s “Ring” cycle; $15; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com.
“RED GOLD”: A screening of the film about the impact of mining on salmon runs; with a potluck dinner; free; 6:30 p.m.; Cascade Culinary Institute, 2555 N.W. Campus Village Way, Bend; 541-390-5362.
YARN: The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Americana band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
“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.
FUNKTION: The Kalamazoo, Mich.-based funk band performs; free; 9 p.m.; Players Bar & Grill, 25 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-389-2558 or www.p44.biz.
THURSDAY
RV GOLD RUSH: Featuring an RV show and sale, with gold panning; free; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-419-8680.
BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL FAIR: Featuring local artisans, farmers and tradesmen; followed by a gardening class; registration required for class; free; 1-4 p.m.; Mountain View Hospital, 470 N.E. A St., Madras; 541-475-3882.
YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY: A discussion about the ways advertising can ignite social change; free; 4-5 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-633-3854 or awoodell@cocc.edu.
STEP INTO SPRING FASHION SHOW: A fashion show, with live and silent auctions and food; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity and COWCR Education; $30 in advance, $35 at the door; 5 p.m. auction, 6:30 p.m. show; St. Charles Bend conference center, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-815-2400, realestate@myragirod.com or www.centraloregonwcr.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Ceiridwen Terrill reads from her book “Part Wild: One Woman’s Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds of Wolves and Dogs”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.
“AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the story of children held in a concentration camp; $15, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
POCKET: The Portland-based jazz band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
COMEDY NIGHT: Hart Keene and Gabe Dinger 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.
“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.
JAMES HURLEY: The Moorpark, Calif.-based pop act performs; $15 in advance; 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.; The Sound Garden, 1279 N.E. Second St., Bend; 541-633-6804.
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.
FRIDAY
RV GOLD RUSH: Featuring an RV show and sale, with gold panning; free; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-419-8680.
HOME SWEET HOME: Meet Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl and explore the importance of protecting forest ecosystems; daily through Sept. 16; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SPROUT FILM FESTIVAL: International touring festival showcases a series of films about people with developmental disabilities; $6 matinee, $10 evening; 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
RAKU POTTERY SALE: The Raku Artists of Central Oregon host a sale of handcrafted pottery; free admission; noon-7 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-350-2662.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Charles Finn reads from his book “Wild Delicate Seconds: 29 Wildlife Encounters”; free; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; The Nature of Words, 224 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 541-647-2233, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
TIGHT LINES AUCTION & BBQ DINNER: The Deschutes River Conservancy hosts an evening of food, fishing lore, an auction, drinks and more; registration requested; $50; 5:30 p.m.; Aspen Hall, 18920 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-382-4077, ext. 10 or www.deschutesriver.org.
JOHN NILSEN: The jazz and folk pianist and composer performs; registration required; $35; 6-9 p.m.; House on Metolius, Forest Road 980, Camp Sherman; 541-595-6620, jade@metolius.com or www.metolius.com.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Ceiridwen Terrill reads from her book “Part Wild: One Woman’s Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds of Wolves and Dogs”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
“AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the story of children held in a concentration camp; $15, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
CASINO NIGHT: With a silent auction, casino games and food; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit the Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon; $20, $20 buy in; 7-11 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-536-8888 or Info@jensenone.com.
“INSIDE JOB”: A screening of the PG-13-rated 2010 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.
SATURDAY
GEAR UP FOR SUMMER: A sale of donated or consigned summer sports gear, with music, a silent auction and a climbing wall; proceeds benefit Deschutes Search & Rescue Foundation; free admission; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; GoodLife Brewing Co., 70 S.W. Century Drive, 100-464, Bend; 541-508-2456.
HIGH DESERT CRUISE-IN: The High Desert Mopars host a car show featuring classic cars, rods, trucks and bikes, a raffle, a DJ and more; free to the public, car entry $10; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wagner Square, South U.S. Highway 97 and Southwest Odem Medo Road, Redmond; 541-550-0206.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the Sisters High School Mandarin class trip to China; free admission; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Highway; 541-549-4071.
VFW BREAKFAST: Mother’s Day brunch; $8; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
RV GOLD RUSH: Featuring an RV show and sale, with gold panning; free; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-419-8680.
RAKU POTTERY SALE: The Raku Artists of Central Oregon host a sale of handcrafted pottery; free admission; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-350-2662.
DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND DRUG DISPOSAL: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Data Delete of Oregon partner to safely destroy personal documents and provide identity-theft prevention tips; outdated or unwanted prescription medications will be accepted for disposal; donations of nonperishable food accepted; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office La Pine Substation, 51340 U.S. Highway 97; 541-617-3386.
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Visit a 1933 ranger station with Smokey the U.S. Forest Service mascot; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 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.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Michael Harris talks about his book “Falling Down Getting UP”; free; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bikram Yoga, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Bend; 541-389-8599.
MINING DAYS: Experience the life of a placer miner and pan for gold; $2 panning fee, plus museum admission; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SALMON BAKE: Featuring a dinner of salmon, salad, beans and fry bread, with Native American dance performances and crafts; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-3782 or http://nativeamerican.cocc.edu.
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.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Charles Finn talks about his book “Wild Delicate Seconds”; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
BEND GAME NIGHT: Play available board games or bring your own; free; 6 p.m.-midnight; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-318-8459.
“AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the story of children held in a concentration camp; $15, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
A NIGHT OUT WITH AMZ PRODUCTIONS: Featuring audio-visual entertainment and a silent auction; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact; $10; 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
BEND COMMUNITY CONTRADANCE: Featuring caller Ron Bell-Roemer and music by The Hat Band; $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.
“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.
DAVID NELSON BAND: The roots band performs, with Moonalice; free cupcakes will be distributed; $17 plus fees in advance, $20 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.
SUNDAY
RV GOLD RUSH: Featuring an RV show and sale, with gold panning; free; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-419-8680.
FIDDLERS JAM: Listen or dance at the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Jam; donations accepted; 1-3:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-447-7395.
“AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the story of children held in a concentration camp; $15, $10 ages 18 and younger; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
SECOND SUNDAY: Chris Anderson and Cecelia Hagen read from a selection of their works; followed by an open mic; free; 2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“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; 3 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
MONDAY
ONE MAKES MANY: A volunteer fair featuring local nonprofit organizations on site to answer questions and offer volunteer opportunities; free; 3-6 p.m.; Crook County Library, 175 N.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 541-385-8977.
“THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE”: A screening of the documentary about health care systems in Canada and the United States; free; 6 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-318-8169.
“DIE WALKURE”: The Metropolitan Opera presents the second opera in Wagner’s “Ring” cycle; $15; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com.
BEND POETRY SLAM: Open mic poetry; poets read original pieces in three minutes or less; $3 suggested donation; 8 p.m., sign-ups at 7:30 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St.; 541-388-0116.
TUESDAY
STUDENTS SPEAK — A WATERSHED SUMMIT: Local students share their watershed projects in art, science, videography and hands-on restoration; free; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor Village Resort Conference Center, 19717 Mount Bachelor Drive, Bend; 541-389-5900 or kyake@restorethedeschutes.org.
“OREGON STATE ARCHIVES RECORDS COLLECTION”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Lane Sawyer; free; 10 a.m.; Rock Arbor Villa, Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
ROB WYNIA BAND: The Floater musician performs ambient alternative music; $7 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door; 9 p.m.; Players Bar & Grill, 25 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-389-2558 or www.p44p.biz.