Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 — “AS YOU LIKE IT": The La Pine High School drama department presents a play by William Shakespeare; $5, $4 students and seniors, $1 off with donations of nonperishable food; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-355-8400.

Nov. 30 — BEND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: With carolers, live music and dance, and Santa; 6 p.m.; corner of Wall Street and Newport Avenue; www.downtownbend.org/holiday-tree-lighting.

Nov. 30 — “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.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-593-4394.

Dec. 1-2 — “THE NUTCRACKER": The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $17 in advance or $20 at the door; $6 ages 12 and younger in advance or $7 at the door; 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 1-2; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-362-6004 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

Dec. 1 — VFW BREAKFAST: Community Christmas buffet breakfast; $8.50, $7.50 seniors and children ages 12 and younger; 8:30-11 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.

Dec. 1 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO": Starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli and Elina Garanca in a presentation of Mozart's masterpiece; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.

Dec. 1 — FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 29th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees; with live music, a tree auction, visits with Santa, children's games and more; proceeds benefit the Hospice of Redmond; free daytime family festivities, $40 evening event; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. evening gala; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-7483 or www.redmondhospice.org/festival-of-trees.

Dec. 1 — HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bend Public Libraries hosts a sale featuring books, CDs, audio books and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Deschutes Library Administration Building, 507 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-389-1622.

Dec. 1 — JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS: Runners and walkers don holiday costumes for these 5K and fun-run races; proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation; $25, $15 ages 12 and younger; 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. awards, 11:30 a.m. races start; downtown Bend; 888-845-5695 or www.bendjinglebellrun.kintera.org.

Dec. 1 — BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE: Parade theme is “A Picture Perfect Christmas"; free; noon; downtown Bend; 541-388-3879.

Dec. 1 — HOEDOWN FOR HUNGER: Featuring performances by more than 20 bands and a chili feed; proceeds benefit the center's Feed the Hungry Program; $20, $10 students, seniors and children ages 16 and younger; 1-9 p.m.; Bend's Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or www.bendscommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 1 — A NOVEL IDEA UNVEILED: Witness the unveiling of the book selection for this year's A Novel Idea ... Read Together program; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 1 — A VERY LAMB CHOP HOLIDAY: A holiday celebration featuring Shari Lewis' daughter, Mallory Lewis, with Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy and Lamb Chop; $12, $8 children 12 and younger, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 1 — HOSPICE CHRISTMAS AUCTION: An auction with dinner and a raffle; proceeds benefit Pioneer Memorial Hospice; $5; 6 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, Carey Foster Hall, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-2510.

Dec. 1 — KEITH GREENINGER AND DAYAN KAI: The folk musicians perform; $15-$20 suggested donation; 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; The Barn in Sisters, 68467 Three Creeks Road; 775-233-1433 or dooleysbarn@gmail.com.

Dec. 2 — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Eat breakfast and visit with Santa; reservations requested; proceeds will provide a meal and Santa visit for area foster families; $12, $8 children 10 and younger; 9-11 a.m.; The Pine Tavern, 967 N.W. Brooks St., Bend; 541-598-3026.

Dec. 2 — HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bend Public Libraries hosts a bag sale featuring books, CDs, audio books and more; free admission, $4 per bag; 1-4 p.m.; Deschutes Library Administration Building, 507 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-389-1622.

Dec. 2 — REDMOND COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE: Presidio Brass performs original arrangements for brass, piano and percussion; $50 season ticket, $20 students, $105 family ticket; 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave.; 541-350-7222, redmondcca@hotmail.com or www.redmondcca.org.

Dec. 3 — THE WRONG HEROES: Dr. Elizabeth Daniels discusses how to teach girls to critique media content, titled “Helping Young People Navigate Beyond Naked Royals, Lindsay's Arrests and Snooki's Baby"; free; 6 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 4 — TARANTINO XX: “RESERVOIR DOGS": A screening of the 1992 R-rated crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, with a special feature covering Tarantino's 20-year career; $12.50; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com.

Dec. 5 — AARON MEYER BAND: The rock violinist performs a holiday concert; proceeds benefit Miller Elementary Music/Arts Enrichment and Family Access Network; $12-$35 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 5 — WATER TOWER: The Portland-based folk band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Dec. 6 — CXMAS PARTY: Featuring cyclocross photography, food and drinks; proceeds benefit the CXmas Junior Fund; $5 suggested minimum donation; 6:30 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-585-1500.

Dec. 6 — “FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON": The Crook County High School drama department presents the David Rogers play about a man who participates in an experiment to enhance his intellect; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

Dec. 6 — TARANTINO XX: “PULP FICTION": A screening of the 1994 R-rated crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, with a special feature covering Tarantino's 20-year career; $12.50; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com.

Dec. 6 — THE ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS TOUR: Featuring Sanctus Real, Sidewalk Prophets and Dara Maclean; $20; 7 p.m.; Christian Life Center, 21720 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-389-8241 or www.acousticchristmastour.com.

Dec. 7-13

Dec. 7 — BELLS OF SUNRIVER: Ring in the season with handbell choir the Bells of Sunriver, as they play familiar holiday tunes; free; 1 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 7 — BRANDI CARLILE: The rootsy singer-songwriter performs a Christmas show; $43 in advance, $48 at the door, plus fees; 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 7-8 — “FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON": The Crook County High School drama department presents the David Rogers play about a man who participates in an experiment to enhance his intellect; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

Dec. 8-9 — CENTRAL OREGON MASTERSINGERS: The 47-voice choir presents “Ring Noel" under the direction of Clyde Thompson, with the Bells of Sunriver; $16 plus fees; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 8 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: UN BALLO IN MASCHERA": Starring Karita Mattila, Kathleen Kim and Stephanie Blythe in a presentation of Verdi's masterpiece; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.

Dec. 8 — MOTORCYCLISTS OF CENTRAL OREGON TOY RUN: Toy drive featuring a chili contest, live music, a raffle, games, a motorcycle ride through Bend and more; donations benefit the Bend Elks' Christmas charity food baskets; donation of new unwrapped toy requested; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Cascade Harley-Davidson of Bend, 63028 Sherman Road; 541-280-0478.

Dec. 8 — THE WRONG HEROES: Dr. Elizabeth Daniels discusses how to teach girls to critique media content, titled “Helping Young People Navigate Beyond Naked Royals, Lindsay's Arrests and Snooki's Baby"; free; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 8 — “HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER": Redmond School of Dance presents the classic holiday ballet, in a style inspired by present day Central Oregon; $11, $5 ages 10 and younger; 7 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6957 or www.redmondschoolofdance.com.

Dec. 8 — DJ Z-TRIP: The DJ performs at Slipmat Science's RoboLiquidPop party, with DJ Wicked, Woody McBride, Mosley Wotta and more; $20; 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.slipmatscience.com.

Dec. 9 — OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Fiddle music and dancing; donations accepted; 1-3:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-647-4789.

Dec. 9 — “HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER": Redmond School of Dance presents the classic holiday ballet, in a style inspired by present day Central Oregon; $11, $5 ages 10 and younger; 2 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6957 or www.redmondschoolofdance.com.

Dec. 9 — FOUNTAINVIEW ACADEMY ORCHESTRA AND SINGERS: The group from British Columbia performs, “O Holy Night"; free; 7 p.m.; Bend Seventh-day Adventist Church, 21610 N.E. Butler Market Road; 541-647-1726 or www.fountainofmusic.com.

Dec. 10 — BELLS OF SUNRIVER: Ring in the season with the handbell choir as they play familiar holiday tunes; free; 11 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 11 — CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The senior band performs their annual Christmas concert with popular holiday music; free; 11:30 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-639-7734, cascadehorizonband@aol.com or www.cascadehorizonband.org.

Dec. 12 — KNOW HEROES: William Akin discusses “From 4-Color to 3D: A History of the American Superhero"; free; 6 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 12 — STORIES FROM TERRA MADRE AND POTLUCK: Hear stories from delegates who recently returned from Italy, with a potluck; free; 6:30 p.m.; Cascade Culinary Institute, 2555 N.W. Campus Village Way, Bend; 541-279-0841.

Dec. 13 — CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. parade; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive; 541-548-8939.

Dec. 13 — AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Michael Stevens talks about his book “Being an Ordinary Buddha: Practicing the Natural Mind"; with an art sale to benefiting the Ten Friends Relief Center and the Natural Dharma Center; free; 7-9 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-388-3352 or www.naturalminddharma.org.

Dec. 13 — CURRENT SWELL: The Canadian roots-rock act performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.