Today
“THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR": The Ridgeview High School theater department presents a comedy as its premiere performance; reservations for Feb. 14 show requested; $5; 7 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-504-3600.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Gregory Martin reads from his book “Stories for Boys"; free; 7 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-7242.
“TWELFTH NIGHT": Cascades Theatrical Company presents Shakespeare’s comedy about mistaken identities and merry rogues; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
ARCHAEOLOGYFEST FILM SERIES: A screening of the best films from the 2011 Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, including “The Lord of Sipan"; $6; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-345-5538 or www .archaeologychannel.org.
SATURDAY
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Learn about hummingbirds and discover how their body parts are designed for an active lifestyle; 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.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
WRITE NOW!: Brainstorm, play word games and more in a casual setting, to help creative writing; free; 1 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1081 or www .deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Featuring a live performances, traditional Chinese games, ping-pong and dumplings; free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Oregon Tai Chi Wushu, 2115 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 541-639-8898 or www.oregontaichi.com.
VALENTINE SPAGHETTI DINNER: A meal of spaghetti, salad and bread; proceeds benefit youth camps and conferences; $5, $20 per family; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 16137 Burgess Road, La Pine; 541-536-1992.
BEND GAME NIGHT: Play available board games or bring your own; free; 6 p.m.-midnight; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-318-8459.
“TWELFTH NIGHT": Cascades Theatrical Company presents Shakespeare’s comedy about mistaken identities and merry rogues; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
ARCHAEOLOGYFEST FILM SERIES: A screening of the best films from the 2011 The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, including “The Fate of Old Beijing" and “Bitter Roots"; $6; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-345-5538 or www.archaeologychannel.org.
SUNDAY
CHILI COOK-OFF: Eat chili and watch competitors compete for the best recipe; proceeds benefit The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools; $10, $5 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 12:30 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-355-5660 or education.foundation @bend.k12.or.us.
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.
“TWELFTH NIGHT": Cascades Theatrical Company presents Shakespeare’s comedy about mistaken identities and merry rogues; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
SPAGHETTI FEED: Proceeds will send World War II veterans to Washington, D.C.; $10; 4 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-382-0118.
MONDAY
No Family event listings.
TUESDAY
SHROVE TUESDAY COMMUNITY PANCAKE SUPPER: Featuring pancakes, ham, eggs, applesauce and drinks; proceeds benefit the St. Andrew’s Discretionary Fund for community outreach; donations accepted; 5-7 p.m.; St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 807 E. First St., Prineville; 541-447-5813.
WEDNESDAY
“THE LAST PIRATE OF THE CARIBBEAN": Children’s Theater Company presents a murder mystery dinner theater; registration requested; $15; 6:30-9 p.m.; The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 2398 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-460-3024 or www .childrenstheatercompany.net.
THURSDAY
“THE LAST PIRATE OF THE CARIBBEAN": Children’s Theater Company presents a murder mystery dinner theater; registration requested; $15; 6:30-9 p.m.; The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 2398 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-460-3024 or www.childrenstheatercompany.net.
“THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR": The Ridgeview High School theater department presents a comedy as its premiere performance; reservations for Feb. 14 show requested; $5; 7 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-504-3600.
HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC — CROWN CITY STRING QUARTET: String musicians play selections of chamber music, with pianist Bryan Pezzone; $35, $10 children and students; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436, info@highdesertchambermusic.com or www.highdesertchambermusic .com.