Feb. 22-28
Feb. 22-23 — “THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON" AND “GOLIDLOCKS ON TRIAL": The Summit High School drama department presents two back-to-back plays that put a modern spin on classic fairy tales; $5; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-322-3300.
Feb. 22-23 — TELLURIDE MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR: Screening of films that celebrate mountain people, culture and conservation; proceeds benefit The Environmental Center; $17.50 plus fees in advance, $20 day of show, $30 in advance for both nights; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
Feb. 22-24, 28 — “WORKING": Thoroughly Modern Productions and Stage Right Productions present the musical depicting the working lives of everyday people; $21, $18 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23, 28 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
Feb. 22-23 — JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by the Mel Brown Septet; $35 plus fees in advance; 8 p.m. Feb. 22-23 and 5 p.m. Feb. 23; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.jazzattheoxford.com.
Feb. 23-25 — CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a winter concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring Kate Hamilton; free but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-317-3941, info@cosymphony.com or www.cosymphony.com.
Feb. 22 — SPIKE & MIKE FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION: An animated film screening of “Spike & Mike’s New Generation Show" at 6 p.m., followed by “The Sick & Twisted Show" (ages 18 and older) at 9 p.m., with a reception between shows; proceeds benefit KPOV radio; $13 for one show, $24 for both shows; 6 and 9 p.m. screenings, reception from 8-9 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-322-0863 or www.kpov.org.
Feb. 22 — TERRIBLE BUTTONS: The Spokane-based folk act performs, with Wilderness; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
Feb. 22 — ALLURA: The Los Angeles-based metal act performs, with Laid in Stone, Exfixia and Existential Depression; free; 9 p.m.; Third Street Pub, 314 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-306-3017.
Feb. 23 — FREE FAMILY SATURDAY: The museum offers complimentary admission for the whole family; overflow parking and shuttle service available at Morning Star Christian School; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.
Feb. 23 — KNOW CLUE: D.B. COOPER AND THE EXPLODING WHALE: View a slide show tour of legendary Northwest folk heroes with author William L. Sullivan; free; 2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Feb. 23 — SPAY-GHETTI BENEFIT DINNER: A spaghetti dinner with music and a pastry auction; proceeds benefit the BrightSide Animal Center’s spay and neuter program; $15, $10 children ages 10 and younger; 5-8 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-923-0882.
Feb. 23 — DAN CRARY: The California-based bluegrass guitarist performs; registration requested; a portion of the proceeds benefits the High & Dry Bluegrass Festival; $15; 7 p.m.; Runway Ranch, 22655 Peacock Lane, Bend; www.hadbf.com.
Feb. 23 — JAMIE LAVAL: The North Carolina-based Celtic violinist performs; $16, $8 students; 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.brownpapertickets.com.
Feb. 23 — TRIAGE: The comedy improvisational troupe performs; $5; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
Feb. 23 — JOE CRAVEN: The multi-string folk musician performs; $15-$20 suggested donation; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent Road, Sisters; 541-548-2209.
Feb. 23 — MONOPHONICS: The San Francisco-based funk-rock band performs, with the Quick & Easy Boys; $8 in advance, $12 at the door; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.p44p.biz.
Feb. 24 — KNOW CLUE: D.B. COOPER AND THE EXPLODING WHALE: View a slide show tour of legendary Northwest folk heroes with author William L. Sullivan; free; 2 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Feb. 24 — REDMOND COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE: Eugene Ballet performs contemporary dance to the music of The Beatles; $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.
Feb. 24 — PENNYWISE: The California-based alternative band performs, with Lagwagon; $20 plus fees in advance, $23 at the door; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.bendticket.com.
Feb. 25 — 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; noon to 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.
Feb. 26 — HUNGER BANQUET: Learn about global hunger and poverty in an educational event sponsored by Oxfam America; free; noon-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.
Feb. 26 — KNOW CLUE: HITCHCOCK — ANXIETY, SEX AND PEEPING TOMS: A screening of the PG-rated 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film, “Rear Window," with a presentation by Greg Lyons and a discussion; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Feb. 27 — THE HISTORY OF MOLE: IT’S NOT CHOCOLATE ON CHICKEN!: Spanish professor Robin Martinez discusses the famous and complicated Mexican dish of mole and its history; free; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7786 or http://www.cocc.edu/.
Feb. 27 — DEBATING FAIRLY: CIVILITY, DISAGREEMENT AND DEMOCRACY: Southern Oregon University professors Daniel Morris and Prakesh Chenjeri discuss what it means to be civil; free; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.
Feb. 27 — THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “The Swerve" by Stephen Greenblatt; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1074 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Feb. 27 — THE PRESERVATION: The Texas-based 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.
Feb. 27 — METHOD MAN: The hip-hop artist performs, with Serge Severe, Doc & Wyatt and Mike Fish; $27 plus fees in advance, $30 at the door; 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.bendticket.com.
Feb. 28 — CONVERSATIONS ON BOOKS AND CULTURE: Read and discuss “What’s Going On?" by Nathan McCall; free; noon-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412.
March 1-7
March 1-2 — “THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON" AND “GOLIDLOCKS ON TRIAL": The Summit High School drama department presents two back-to-back plays that put a modern spin on classic fairy tales; $5; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-322-3300.
March 1-2 — “WORKING": Thoroughly Modern Productions and Stage Right Productions present the musical depicting the working lives of everyday people; $21, $18 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
March 2-3 — BACHELOR BUTTE DOG DERBY: A trophy race for sled dogs and skijoring, with up to 30 dog teams; free for spectators; 8:30 a.m.; Wanoga Sno-park, Century Drive, Bend; www.psdsa.org.
March 1 — NAZI HUNTER — SIMON WIESENTHAL: A one-man show chronicling Simon Wiesenthal’s lifelong fight against Holocaust amnesia; $15-$25 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
March 1 — “SWAN LAKE": The Eugene Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky’s classic work; $12-$42; 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-682-5000 or www.bendticket.com.
March 2 — THE NEWSBOYS: The Christian pop-rock band performs; $20-$75 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Hooker Creek Event Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; www.ticketmaster.com.
March 3 — KEVIN EUBANKS AND STANLEY JORDAN: The guitar virtuosos perform; $32-$47 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
March 6 — RYAN STILES AND FRIENDS: The improvisational comedian performs, with Northwest improv all-stars; $50 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
March 7 — CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Featuring vendors and a variety of resources for outdoor recreation, with a head and horns competition, a kids trout pond, cooking demonstrations and more; $10, $5 ages 6-16, free ages 5 and younger, $15 for a two-day pass; noon-8 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 503-246-8291 or www.thesportshows.com.
March 7 — AUTHOR! AUTHOR!: Stephen Greenblatt, Pulitzer Prize winning author of “The Swerve" and “Will in the World: How Shakespeare became Shakespeare" speaks; $20-$75; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-312-1027 or www.dplfoundation.org.

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