TODAY
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SCOTT PEMBERTON BAND: The Portland-based rockers perform; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.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.
DJ T-WRECKS: The Los Angeles-based DJ performs, with DJ Harlo and DJ Codi Carroll; free; 9:30 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116.
SATURDAY
Dec. 29
FREEZE YOUR FANNY: Featuring a 5K run and 500-yard swim biathlon or 5K run and walk, a chili and cornbread feed and a free pass to swim or hot tub after the race; proceeds benefit the Juniper Junction Relief Nursery; donations requested; 10 a.m.; Madras Aquatic Center, 1195 S.E. Kemper Way; 541-948-3321.
INDOOR SWAP MEET: Featuring 70 local vendors, with new and used items, antique collectibles, crafts and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 694 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-317-4847.
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SASSPARILLA: The Portland-based blues band performs; $7; 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 541-815-9122 or www.belfryevents.com.
CASH LEVY: CROWD CONTROL: Stand-up comedian Cash Levy performs; $14 plus fees; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
DJ T-WRECKS: The Los Angeles-based DJ performs, with DJ Harlo and DJ Codi Carroll; free; 9:30 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116.
SUNDAY
Dec. 30
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
THE HOLLANDS!: The folksy family band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; www.thehollands.org.
MONDAY
Dec. 31
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE: Featuring cardboard instruments, singing and more; reservations requested; $70; 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Fort Funnigan, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com.
RISE UP NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH: With performances by Larry & His Flask, Possessed by Paul James, Hopeless Jack and Terrible Buttons; $10 in advance, $13 at the door; 7 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; www.bendticket.com.
MADNESS AT THE MIDTOWN: With performances by NastyNasty, Samples, Woody McBride, Medium Troy and more; ages 18 and over; $20-$25; 8 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.slipmatscience.com.
MOON MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS: The Americana band performs, with Grit & Grizzle; $15; 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 541-815-9122 or www.belfryevents.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: Live music by FunBobby, an '80s dance competition, games, food and drinks; all ages welcome; $13, $10 ages 21 and under in advance, $15 at the door; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.newyearsmashup.eventbrite.com.
HOT TEA COLD: The Portland-based classic rock act performs; $10; 8:30 p.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 541-383-0889.
A NIGHT AT THE ROXBURY PARTY: Featuring ULTRADJGIRL and a costume party; 9 p.m.; Seven Nightclub, 1033 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-385-3320 or www.humandignitycoalition.org.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: Featuring performances by Harley Bourbon and Across the Great Divide; $5; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
RED SOLO CUP NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: Featuring live music and prizes; free; 9 p.m.; Maverick's Country Bar & Grill, 20565 Brinson Blvd., Bend; 541-325-1886 or www.maverickscountrybar.com.
TUESDAY
Jan. 1
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Take an icy plunge into the Lodge Village's outdoor pool; hot chocolate served; free; 10 a.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com/traditions.
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
POSSESSED BY PAUL JAMES: The Texas-based folk act performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
WEDNESDAY
Jan. 2
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
FRANCHOT TONE: The California-based pop-rock act performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
THURSDAY
Jan. 3
SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
THE CLUMSY LOVERS: The Canadian folk act performs; $9 plus fees; 6:30 p.m.; The Sound Garden, 1279 N.E. Second St., Bend; 541-633-6804 or www.bendticket.com.
JEFF CROSBY & THE REFUGEES: The Americana band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenaminscom.
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