Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 — LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Friends of the Sunriver Area Public Library hosts a sale of books; bag sale Sept. 1; free admission; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 1; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1080.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 — DIXIELAND PARTY BAND AND FRIENDS: Musicians from the Northwest and California perform; refreshments available; donations accepted; 1-10 p.m. Aug. 31, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 1 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 2; La Pine Moose Lodge, 52510 Drafter Road; 541-548-0679.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1 — LITTLE WOODY BARREL AGED BREW FESTIVAL: Craft beer and rye whiskey tastings from Oregon breweries, with live music; ages 21 and older only; a portion of proceeds benefits the Deschutes County Historical Society; $6, $15 beer tasting package; 5-10 p.m. Aug. 31, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 1; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; www.thelittlewoody.com.
Aug. 31 — VOLUNTEER EXPO: Community organizations will be on hand to talk about volunteering options; free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7080 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Aug. 31 — 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.
Aug. 31 — SISTERS FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m.; Barclay Park, West Cascade Avenue and Ash Street; www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.
Aug. 31 — SUNRIVER FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; www.sunriverchamber.com.
Aug. 31 — MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda 2"; 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.
Aug. 31 — EVERYDAY PROPHETS: The Portland-based reggae-rock band performs, with All You All; $5; 9 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend.
Aug. 31 — ESTOCAR: The Seattle-based pop-rock band performs, with The The The Thunder; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
Sept. 1-2 — SUNRIVER SUNFEST WINE FESTIVAL: Featuring wines from more than 50 wineries, art vendors, live music, food and more; free admission, signature glass required for tastings; noon-7 p.m. Sept. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 2; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road; 541-385-7988 or www.sunriversunfest.com.
Sept. 1 — 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.
Sept. 1 — MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or madrassatmkt@gmail.com.
Sept. 1 — 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.
Sept. 1 — 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.
Sept. 1 — GRAPE STOMP: Stomp grapes for wine; with live music and food; bring your own glass; a portion of proceeds from wine produced will benefit Terrebonne Community School; $8 in advance, $10 at the door, free for children; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464 or www.maragaswinery.com.
Sept. 1 — BRANDI CARLILE: The rootsy singer-songwriter performs, with Blitzen Trapper and Ivan & Alyosha; $34 plus fees; 6 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www.bendconcerts.com.
Sept. 1 — CASINO NIGHT: Featuring blackjack, craps, Texas hold 'em, an auction and more; proceeds benefit the Crooked River Ranch Lions Club Sight and Hearing Foundation, scouting organizations and children with diabetes; $15; 7-11 p.m.; Sandbagger Dinner House, 5165 Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-570-5565 or jay.nordin@hotmail.com.
Sept. 2 — 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.
Sept. 2 — HANDY ANDY MAGIC MAN: The magician performs magic for children and creates balloon animals; included in the price of admission donations, $2 for balloons; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Petersen Rock Gardens, 7930 S.W. 77th St., Redmond; 541-382-5574.
Sept. 2 — NOTABLES SWING BAND: The big band plays swing, blues, Latin, rock 'n' roll and waltzes; $5; 2-4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-639-7734 or www.notablesswingband.com.
Sept. 2 — LIVE AT THE RANCH: Featuring a performance by Americana band nelo; $15, $10 ages 6-12; 4 p.m.; Lakeside Lawn at Black Butte Ranch, 12934 Hawks Beard, Sisters; 888-234-5956 or www.blackbutteranch.com/concerts.
Sept. 4 — REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6:30 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-550-0066 or redmondfarmersmarket1@hotmail.com.
Sept. 4 — 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.
Sept. 5 — 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.
Sept. 5 — MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring traditional Hawaiian dancing by the Hokulea Dancers; vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or http://visitredmondoregon.com.
Sept. 6 — TONY SMILEY: The Portland-based looping rocker performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
Sept. 7-13
Sept. 7-8 — RUN TO THE CASCADES MOTORCYCLE RALLY: The rally includes live music, jousting, charity poker, classic cars, a tattoo expo and more; a portion of proceeds benefit local charities; $15 day pass, $25 for weekend; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 8 ; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.runtothecascades.com.
Sept. 7-9 — SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Three-day folk music festival including performances by Walking Woody's Road, James McMurtry, Mary Gauthier, Gregory Alan Isakov and more; SOLD OUT; 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 7, 11-12:30 a.m. Sept. 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9; downtown Sisters; 541-549-4979, info@sistersfolkfestival.org or www.sistersfolkfestival.org.
Sept. 7-9, 13 — “RICHARD III": Thoroughly Modern Productions and Stage Right Productions present Shakespeare's play about the controversial English king; $18, $15 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-8 and 13, 3 p.m. Sept. 9; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
Sept. 7 — YOGIS UNITE!: With yoga classes, social activities and dance performances; $25 for two days; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; information@yogisunitebend.com or www.yogisunitebend.com.
Sept. 7 — SCREEN ON THE GREEN: Juggling performance followed by a screening of the PG-rated film “How to Train Your Dragon"; free; 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. movie; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets, Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
Sept. 8-9 — SPORTSMAN JAMBOREE COLLECTIBLE SHOW: A show of guns, knives, coins and collectibles; food available; $5, $4 with a trade gun, free ages 12 and younger with an adult; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9; La Pine Event Center, 16405 First St.; 541-536-6237.
Sept. 8 — HIGH DESERT SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW: A sale of antiques and a car show; proceeds benefit local and regional charities; free admission; 7 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-4467 or bramsey@bendbroadband.com.
Sept. 8 — YOGIS UNITE!: An outdoor yoga event with classes, exhibitors, a raffle and more; registration requested; $25 for two days; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; information@yogisunitebend.com or www.yogisunitebend.com.
Sept. 8 — A DAY TO REMEMBER: Featuring a fire truck parade, booths, ax-throwing contests, demonstrations, races and more; proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for the children of fallen firefighters; free admission; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Big Al's Firehouse Grill, state Highway 126 and Williams Road, Powell Butte; 541-548-1488.
Sept. 9 — ANNUAL GREAT DRAKE PARK DUCK RACE: Event includes live music, food, activity booths and duck races; proceeds from duck sales benefit local charities; free admission; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.theduckrace.com.
