Dec. 7-13

Dec. 7-9, 12-13 — GRIMES’ CHRISTMAS SCENE: A display of lighted and mechanical Christmas decorations; open through Dec. 24; free; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 7, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 2-6 p.m. Dec. 12-13; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.

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. 7-9, 13 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 7 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.

Dec. 8-9 — “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; 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6957 or www.redmondschoolofdance.com.

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. 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 and 9:30 p.m.; 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 presentation of Verdi’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $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 — DJ Z-TRIP: The DJ performs at the Slipmat Science 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 — 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 handbell choir the Bells of Sunriver, 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 — OPERATION ELF BASH: A holiday party with food, live music, a DJ and a raffle and a toy drive; new, unwrapped toy donations benefit Operation Elf Box; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 5-10 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-383-3300 or www.bendradiogroup.com.

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 — GRADUATION AUCTION: Silent auction to benefit Summit High School’s graduation party; free admission; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-408-0344 or www.summitstormboosters.com.

Dec. 13 — AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Michael Stevens talks about his book, “Being an Ordinary Buddha: Practicing the Natural Mind"; with an art sale 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. 14-20

Dec. 14-16, 19-20 — GRIMES’ CHRISTMAS SCENE: A display of lighted and mechanical Christmas decorations; open through Dec. 24; free; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2-6 p.m. Dec. 19-20; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.

Dec. 14, 16 — HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs holiday songs under the direction of James Knox; with soloist Lindy Gravelle; proceeds benefit Abilitree; $17; 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 4 p.m. Dec. 16; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.bendticket.com.

Dec. 14-16 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.

Dec. 14 — Sunriver Music Festival Christmas Concert: The Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra performs classical and Christmas music; $30, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Homestead Room, Sunriver Resort, 57081 Meadow Road, Sunriver; 541-593-9310 or www.sunrivermusic.org.

Dec. 14 — BLACKALICIOUS: The California hip-hop duo performs; $10; 9 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.liquidclub.net.

Dec. 15 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: AIDA": Starring Liudmyla Monastyrska, Olga Borodina and Roberto Alagna 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. 15 — ACROVISION HOLIDAY SHOW: Featuring skits from Acrovision’s preschool, recreational and competitive programs; $9, $7 children, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 15 — THE AUTONOMICS: The Portland-based rock ’n’ roll act performs, with A Happy Death and The Rum and the Sea; $5 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door; 8 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.bendticket.com.

Dec. 17 — THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR: The 25-voice choir presents a blend of Christmas standards and Russian folk songs; $25-$45 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 18 — SNOOP DOGG: The hip-hop icon performs; $42.50 in advance, plus fees, $45 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.randompresents.com.

Dec. 19 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO": Starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli and Elina Garanca in an encore performance of Mozart’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted in high definition; $18; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.