Today
THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST: A meal of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage and more; free; 8-11 a.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or www.bendscommunitycenter.org.
THANKSGIVING DINNER: A meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables and more; free; noon-4 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or www.bendscommunitycenter.org.
“IT’S ONLY MONEY": Cascades Theatrical Company presents the musical comedy about mixing love and money; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
“ASSASSINS": Thoroughly Modern Productions presents a dark musical comedy portraying history’s most famous presidential assassins; $21, $18 students and seniors; 3 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“SLEEPWALK WITH ME": A screening of the unrated comedy by Mike Birbiglia about an aspiring stand-up comedian’s experience with sleepwalking; $9 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
WHITE FORT: The Russian jam band peforms; free; 7 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe, 1740 N.W. Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; 541-728-0703.
MONDAY
“FIXING THE FUTURE": A screening of the 2010 documentary about new opportunities that have emerged in the wake of the 2008 financial meltdown; $6; 6 p.m.; Tin Pan Theater, 869 N.W. Tin Pan Alley, Bend; 541-410-9944 or www.relylocal.com.
“SLEEPWALK WITH ME": A screening of the unrated comedy by Mike Birbiglia about an aspiring stand-up comedian’s experience with sleepwalking; $9 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
TUESDAY
“PLACES YOU’VE NOT LOOKED FOR YOUR RELATIVES": Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Philip Wittboldt; free; 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb .org/deschutes/bend-gs.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot; free; noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3764 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!" LECTURE SERIES: Featuring a presentation on “Create Your Own Zombie: Bringing the Resilient Undead to Life"; free; 5-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7786.
“SLEEPWALK WITH ME": A screening of the unrated comedy by Mike Birbiglia about an aspiring stand-up comedian’s experience with sleepwalking; $9 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
WEDNESDAY
SHANE SIMONSEN: The Washington-based singer-songwriter performs, with Selfless Riot; 6 p.m.; Green Plow Coffee Roasters, 436 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-516-1128.
“SLEEPWALK WITH ME": A screening of the unrated comedy by Mike Birbiglia about an aspiring stand-up comedian’s experience with sleepwalking; $9 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
“ASSASSINS": Thoroughly Modern Productions presents a dark musical comedy portraying history’s most famous presidential assassins; $21, $18 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
THURSDAY
GINGERBREAD JUNCTION: A display of gingerbread houses opens; runs through Dec. 29; free; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; 541-593-4609 or www.sunriver-resort.com/gingerbread-junction-sunriver.php.
BEND TURKEY TROT: 5K and 10K races through Northwest Bend; registration required; proceeds benefit the La Pine Community Kitchen; with a canned food drive; $7-$25, see website for price details; 9 a.m.; N.W. Bonneville Loop; www.bendturkeytrot.com.
BGCCO TURKEY TROT: 5K and 10K races through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; registration required; proceeds benefit Girls on the Run; $9-$25, see website for price details; 9 a.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; www.bgccoturkeytrot.com.
I LIKE PIE FUN RUN: Run or walk 2K, 5K, 10K or 10 miles and eat pie; with a baking contest; registration required; donations benefit NeighborImpact; $5 and five cans of food; 9 a.m.; FootZone, 845 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-749-0540, angela@footzonebend.com or www.footzonebend.com.
FAMIY KITCHEN THANKSGIVING DINNER: Share a traditional, home-cooked meal with the community; free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Helens Hall, 231 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-610-6511 or www.familykitchen.org.
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR SENIORS: Share a home-cooked meal with senior members of the community; $7.50; noon-5 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-382-0118.
FRIDAY
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; 541-610-5684.
WONDERLAND EXPRESS AUCTION: A silent auction of unique creations; proceeds benefit Wonderland Express’ annual event; free admission; 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-4405 or www.wonderlandexpress.com.
WINERY BARREL TASTING: Taste wines and eat local food; with music by Johnny Corona; donations benefit NeighborImpact; $5 with four cans of nonperishable food required, $10 without; 3-8 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464 or www.maragaswinery.com.
GRAND ILLUMINATION: With a magic show, a parade, arts and crafts, live music, food and more; free admission; 4 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com/traditions.
WINTER ART WALK: Featuring a showcase of local art and music at various downtown stores; free; 4-8 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC" SINGALONG: Watch the 1965 G-rated film and sing along with the characters; $20 plus fees; 6:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
“ASSASSINS": Thoroughly Modern Productions presents a dark musical comedy portraying history’s most famous presidential assassins; $21, $18 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“FLOW STATE": A screening of the Warren Miller film about skiing and snowboarding; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by trumpeter Jeremy Pelt; $49 plus fees in advance; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.jazzattheoxford.com.
THE STEADIES: The reggae-rock band performs, with The Boom Booms; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SATURDAY
WONDERLAND EXPRESS AUCTION: A silent auction of unique creations; proceeds benefit Wonderland Express’ annual event; free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-4405 or www.wonderlandexpress.com.
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; 541-610-5684.
SISTERS TURKEY TROT: 5K and 10K road races; free, registration required; with a canned food drive for Sisters Kiwanis Club Food Bank; non-perishable food donations accepted; 11 a.m.; downtown Sisters; www.bendturkeytrot.com.
WINERY BARREL TASTING: Taste wines and eat local food; with music by Jim Lee and Susan Benson; donations benefit NeighborImpact; $5 with four cans of nonperishable food required, $10 without; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464 or www.maragaswinery.com.
CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL GAME: View the civil war clash between the Ducks and the Beavers on Pine Theater’s big screen; party food included; $10; 1 p.m., doors open at noon; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-416-1014.
“ASSASSINS": Thoroughly Modern Productions presents a dark musical comedy portraying history’s most famous presidential assassins; $21, $18 students and seniors; 2 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
CIVIL WAR FUNDRAISER: Watch Oregon State University and the University of Oregon football teams play; event also features food and a silent auction; proceeds benefit Chimps Inc.; registration requested; $55; 3 p.m.; Hooker Creek Ranch, 65525 Gerking Market Road, Bend; 541-389-5853 or www.chimps-inc.org.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by trumpeter Jeremy Pelt; $49 plus fees in advance; 5 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.jazzattheoxford.com.
