TODAY
OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; www.oregonstarparty.org.
GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the Bend Fire Department Historical Committee; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; North Fire Station Training Room, Bend; 541-350-9878.
HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 12:30-10 p.m.; www.hadbf.com. (Story, Page 3)
HIGH DESERT BRIDGE SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT: Central Oregon Bridge Club presents a duplicate bridge tournament; $9 or $8 ACBL members; 1 and 7 p.m.; 1 p.m. free for players with less than 5 MPS; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, South Sister, Three Sisters Conference and Convention Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; 541-322-9453 or pldouglas@bendbroadband.com.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.
BEND BREWFEST: Event includes tastings from more than 50 breweries, food vendors and more; children admitted until 7 p.m.; ID required for entry; free admission, must purchase mug and tasting tokens to drink; 3-11 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive; 541-312-8510 or www.bendbrewfest.com. (Story, Page 12)
SISTERS FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m.; Barclay Park, West Cascade Avenue and Ash Street; www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.
SUNRIVER FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; www.sunriverchamber.com.
HARVEST RUN: Drifters Car Club presents a car show with approximately 200 autos, hot rods and more; with live music and a barbecue; proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Redmond-Sisters Hospice and Sparrow Clubs USA; free admission; 6 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-548-6329.
MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “The Lorax"; with food vendors and live music; free; 6 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.northwestcrossing.com.
“HOW DID WE GET HERE?" LECTURE SERIES: Dennis Jenkins talks about “Oregon's Earliest Inhabitants; Archaeological Investigations at the Paisley Caves"; $10, $8 Sunriver Nature Center members, $3 students, $50 for series; 6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Noah Strycker talks about his book “Among Penguins: A Bird Man in Antarctica"; with a slide show; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.
“THE TEMPEST": Innovation Theatre Works presents Shakespeare's play about a sorcerer trapped on an island; free; 7 p.m.; Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St., Sisters; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
SHOW US YOUR SPOKES: Featuring a performance by Mosley Wotta and Cloaked Characters; proceeds benefit Commute Options; $5; 7 p.m.; Parrilla Grill, 635 N.W. 14th St., Bend; 541-617-9600.
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CLASSICAL CONCERT II: Featuring selections from Schubert and Beethoven, featuring Steven Moeckel; $30-$60, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
SARA JACKSON-HOLMAN: The Portland-based singer-songwriter performs a CD-release show, with Matt Brown; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.sarajacksonholman.com. (Story, Page 8)
ZOE MUTH AND THE LOST HIGH ROLLERS: The Seattle-based country band performs, with Hawkmeat; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand. (Story, Page 7)
HOOVES: The blues band performs, with Avery James and The Hillandales; $5; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; www.liquidclub.net. (Story, Page 6)
STARGAZING PARTY: View the night sky using telescopes; free; 9 p.m.; Pilot Butte State Park, Northeast Pilot Butte Summit Drive, Bend; 541-388-6055, ext. 27.
SATURDAY
Aug. 18
OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; www.oregonstarparty.org.
CENTRAL OREGON GREAT GIVEAWAY: Pick up clothing and household items; free; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2555 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-598-6584 or www.cogga.org.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the Motorcyclists of Central Oregon Toy Run; free admission; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 22 N.W. Gordon Road, Bend; 541-350-2392.
PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 503-739-0643 or prinevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the Bend Fire Department Historical Committee; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; North Fire Station Training Room, Bend; 541-350-9878.
LA PINE COOP & GARDEN TOUR: Tour homes throughout La Pine and see hothouses, hen houses and gardens; proceeds benefit La Pine Little Deschutes Grange and the Newberry Habitat for Humanity ReStore; $10 per car; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.lapinecoopandgarden.com.
MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or madrassatmkt@gmail.com.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the museum; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-389-1813 or info@deschuteshistory.org.
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015 or www.centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com.
HARVEST RUN: Drifters Car Club presents a car show with approximately 200 autos, hot rods and more; with live music, a show and shine and more; proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Redmond-Sisters Hospice and Sparrow Clubs USA; free admission; 10 a.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-548-6329.
HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; www.hadbf.com.
HIGH DESERT BRIDGE SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT: Central Oregon Bridge Club presents a duplicate bridge tournament; $9 or $8 ACBL members; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, South Sister, Three Sisters Conference and Convention Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; 541-322-9453 or pldouglas@bendbroadband.com.
NORTHWEST CROSSING FARMERS MARKET: Free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives, Bend; 541-382-1662, valerie@brooksresources.com or www.nwxfarmersmarket.com.
QUILT SHOW IN THE PARK: Mount Bachelor Quilters Guild presents an outdoor quilt show, with two featured quilters, a boutique sale, sale table and a raffle; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pioneer Park, 1525 Hill St., Bend; 541-728-1286.
SOLAR VIEWING: View the sun using safe techniques; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 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.
BEND BREWFEST: Event includes tastings from more than 50 breweries, food vendors and more; children admitted until 7 p.m.; ID required for entry; free admission, must purchase mug and tasting tokens to drink; noon-11 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive; 541-312-8510 or www.bendbrewfest.com.
DINNER FUNDRAISER: A steak dinner and silent auction; proceeds benefit the Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon and Prineville's Band of Brothers; $10 for dinner; 4 p.m.; Elks Lodge, 151 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5451.
HIGH DESERT RENDEZVOUS: A Western auction and gala featuring live music, games and dinner; proceeds benefit the High Desert Museum's educational programs; $200, $150 for museum members; 4 p.m.; Horse Butte Equestrian Center, 60360 Horse Butte Road, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 365, hdr@highdesertmuseum.org or www.highdesertrendezvous.org. (Story, Page 17)
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Les Joslin talks about his book “Uncle Sam's Cabins"; with a slide show; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
“THE TEMPEST": Innovation Theatre Works presents Shakespeare's play about a sorcerer trapped on an island; free; 7 p.m.; American Legion Community Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
SEASON SHOWCASE: See scenes and musical numbers from upcoming shows at 2nd Street Theater; $10 suggested donation; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
TRIAGE: The comedy improvisational troupe performs; $5; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-771-3189.
BROWNCHICKEN BROWNCOW STRINGBAND: The West Virginia string band performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SUNDAY
Aug. 19
OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; www.oregonstarparty.org.
HIGH DESERT BRIDGE SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT: Central Oregon Bridge Club presents a duplicate bridge tournament; $9 or $8 ACBL members; 10 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, South Sister, Three Sisters Conference and Convention Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; 541-322-9453 or pldouglas@bendbroadband.com.
HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; www.hadbf.com.
“THE TEMPEST": Innovation Theatre Works presents Shakespeare's play about a sorcerer trapped on an island; free; 2 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY: Featuring the USPA Officer's Cup polo match; proceeds benefit the Tower Theatre Foundation, Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center; $10, free ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m., gates open noon; Camp Fraley Ranch, 60580 Gosney Road, Bend; www.cascadepoloclub.com.
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL PIANO RECITAL: Elizabeth Joy Roe performs selections from Corigliano, Chopin and Beethoven; $30-$50, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
MONDAY
Aug. 20
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CLASSICAL CONCERT III: Featuring selections from Bach, Theofanidis and Vivaldi; $30-$60, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
JOKERS AND FOOLS: A night of improv and stand-up comedy; $8; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626.
TUESDAY
Aug. 21
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “The Ape House" by Sara Gruen; free; noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3764 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6:30 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-550-0066 or redmondfarmersmarket1@hotmail.com.
TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or info@sustainableflame.com.
BROOKSWOOD PLAZA FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19530 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; 541-323-3370 or farmersmarket@brookswoodmeadowplaza.com.
NATURAL HISTORY PUB: Joe and Cordi Atkinson talk about rehabilitating, flying and hunting with falcons; free; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 22
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brooks Alley, between Northwest Franklin Avenue and Northwest Brooks Street; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.
DREAM RIDE: Decorate your bicycle then parade through the Old Mill District; ride ends at the Les Schwab Amphitheater; proceeds benefit Shine Global and Art Station; $10; 4 p.m.; Art Station, 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-410-5513 or www.campcatalyst.wordpress.com.
MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring big band music by the Notables Swing Band; vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or http://visitredmondoregon.com.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Featuring an a cappella performance by The Coats; free; 6-8 p.m.; Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD: The rock and soul act returns to Bend; with Amanda Shaw; $35 plus fees; 6:30 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www.bendconcerts.com. (Story, Page 6)
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R. King; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1074 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CLASSICAL CONCERT IV: Featuring selections from Beethoven and Mozart, with performances by Elizabeth Joy Roe; $30-$60, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
JET WEST: The San Diego-based reggae band performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com. (Story, Page 6)
THURSDAY
Aug. 23
TREEHOUSE PUPPETS IN THE PARK: With a performance of “Cory Coyote Holds an Election!"; followed by a coordinated activity; free; 11 a.m.-noon; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-7275 or www.bendparksandrec.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: Featuring a performance of “Romeo & Juliet" by Cat Call Productions; $20-$75; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.bendticket.com.
READERS SHOWCASE: Central Oregon Writers Guild members read from their works; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; www.centraloregonwritersguild.com.
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