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The Helio Sequence will perform Feb. 6 at the Tower Theatre in Bend.
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Planning ahead

Published: January 18. 2013 4:00AM PST

Jan. 25-31

Jan. 25-27 — “ANNIE Jr.": Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the musical about Little Orphan Annie, set in 1930s New York City; $15, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m. Jan. 25-26 and 2 p.m. Jan. 26-27; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.

Jan. 25-27, 31 — “COUPLE DATING": Sue Benson directs the play by Cricket Daniel; $18, $15 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, 31 and 3 p.m. Jan. 27; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.

Jan. 25-27, 30-31 — “TWELFTH NIGHT": Cascades Theatrical Company's presentation of Shakespeare's comedy about mistaken identities and merry rogues; with a champagne and dessert reception; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, 30-31 and 2 p.m. Jan. 27; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org/.

Jan. 25 — STAFFORD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Celebrate the life and poetry of William Stafford, with poetry readings and more; free; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.

Jan. 25 — “THE BIG LEBOWSKI": A screening of the R-rated 1998 film, with a costume parade; $10 plus fees; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Jan. 25 — SLIGHTLY STOOPID: The rock and reggae group performs, with Karl Denson; $25 plus fees in advance, $30 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.midtownbend.com.

Jan. 25 — DJ WEATHER: The Portland-based DJ performs; free; 10 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116.

Jan. 26 — SPIRITUAL DIVERSITY CONFERENCE: Explore the role of religion in promoting tolerance, with presentations by Dr. Allen McKiel and Wajdi Said; free; 9:30 a.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-7412.

Jan. 26 — FREE FAMILY SATURDAY: The museum offers complimentary admission for the whole family; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.

Jan. 26 — SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring local vendors, with new and used items, antique collectibles, crafts and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-977-1737.

Jan. 26 — KNOW MONEY: STRETCHING YOUR FOOD DOLLARS: Learn how to work within your food budget to create a week of tasty, healthy meals; free; 1:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Jan. 26 — KNOW MONEY: JUNK IN YOUR DRAWERS, CASH IN YOUR POCKET: Learn about selling and investing in coins, metals and other collectibles; free; 2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Jan. 26 — JACKIE GREENE: The folk-rock artist performs; proceeds benefit the Bend Surgery Center Scholarship Foundation; ages 21 and older; $35-$45 plus fees; 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Jan. 26 — “FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC": 3 Leg Torso performs, with a silent auction; proceeds benefit the Summit High School music department; $15 plus fees in advance, $20 at the door; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-322-3300 or www.friendsofmusic-shs.org.

Jan. 26 — SYSTEM AND STATION: The Portland-based indie-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.

Jan. 26 — THE QUICK & EASY BOYS: The Portland-based indie-rock act performs; $10; 8 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 541-815-9122 or www.belfryevents.com.

Jan. 26 — MUCH MORE COUNTRY: The Portland-based country act performs; free; 9 p.m.; Maverick's Country Bar & Grill, 20565 Brinson Blvd., Bend; 541-325-1886 or www.maverickscountrybar.com.

Jan. 26 — DJ WEATHER: The Portland-based DJ performs; free; 10 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116.

Jan. 27 — KNOW MONEY: REAL-LIFE BURIED TREASURE: Discover gold prospecting, metal detecting, treasure hunting, rock collecting and more, with an interactive gold panning demonstration; free; 1 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Jan. 28 — CONVERSATIONS ON BOOKS AND CULTURE: Read and discuss “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness" by Michelle Alexander; followed by a discussion; free; Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25, noon to 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.

Jan. 28 — MASTERS OF MOTOWN: A celebration of Motor City artists and rhythm & blues music, with a live band, singing and dancing; $35-$45 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Jan. 29 — HISTORY PUB: Learn about “The Extraordinary Life of Homer C. Davenport, Political Cartoonist"; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Jan. 30 — “ONE NIGHT STAND: CREATING A PLAY IN A DAY": A behind-the-scenes look into the creation of four short Broadway musicals in just 24 hours; $12.50; 7:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.

Jan. 31 — “NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS AND OTHER PORTRAITS OF IRAQ": Photojournalist Joel Preston Smith discusses how various biases lead to prejudice against Middle Eastern Societies, with a photo exhibit; free; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.

Jan. 31 — BROTHERS GOW: The San Diego-based rock group performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Jan. 31 — “THE BEST OF RIFFTRAX LIVE: PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE": A screening of the PG-13 film, with commentary by the comedians of “Mystery Science Theater 3000"; $12.50; 7:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com.

Jan. 31 — MATT HOPPER & THE ROMAN CANDLES: The Idaho-based psychedelic rocker performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.

Feb. 1-7

Feb. 1-2 — “COUPLE DATING": Sue Benson directs the play by Cricket Daniel; $18, $15 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.

Feb. 1-3, 6-7 — “TWELFTH NIGHT": Cascades Theatrical Company presents Shakespeare's comedy about mistaken identities and merry rogues; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 6-7 and 2 p.m. Feb. 3; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org/.

FEb. 1 — FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.

FEb. 2 — FLEET FEET FREEZER: 5K or 10K run; proceeds benefit a local family in need; donations or gift cards requested; 8:30 a.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave., Bend; 541-389-1601, shannah@fleetfeetbend.com or www.fleetfeetbend.com.

FEb. 2 — “RANCHING IN OREGON — HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE, CONTEMPORARY ISSUES" EXHIBIT OPENS: Explore the history of the ranching industry in Oregon, as well as current ranching issues, through Jan. 26; included in the price of admission; $12 adults, $10 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

FEb. 4 — BINGO FUNDRAISER: A bingo night featuring cash prizes and auctions, a bake sale, pizza, drinks and candy; proceeds benefit Sisters High School athletics; $15 for 11 games; 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045.

FEb. 6 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: MARIA STUARDA": Starring Joyce DiDonato, Elza van den Heever and Matthew Polenzani in an encore performance of Donizetti'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.

FEb. 6 — THE HELIO SEQUENCE: The indie-rock act performs, with Talkdemonic and All You All; $15 plus fees; 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

FEb. 6 — EXCISION: The dubstep act performs, with Paper Diamond and Vaski; $20 plus fees; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.midtownbend.com.

FEb. 7 — CELTIC CROSSROADS: A stage music show featuring Irish singers, dancers and instrumentalists; $35-$55 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

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