ToDAY
“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.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
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.
“COUPLE DATING": Susan 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.
“TWELFTH NIGHT": Opening night of 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.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org. (Story, Page 12)
“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. (Story, Page 27)
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.randompresents.com. (Story, Page 4)
SATURDAY
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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; 2 and 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
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.
DINNER WITH CALDERA ARTISTS: Dine with Caldera Artists in Residence, with an open studio; registration requested; $45; 5-9 p.m.; House on Metolius, Forest Road 980, Camp Sherman; 541-595-6620 or jade@metolius.com.
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. (Story, Page 6)
LAST SATURDAY: Event includes art exhibit openings, live music, food and drinks and a patio and fire pit; free; 6-10 p.m.; Old Ironworks Arts District, 50 Scott St., Bend; www.tinyurl.com/ironwurk. (Story, Page 13)
“FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC": 3 Leg Torso performs, with a raffle 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. (Story, Page 3)
“COUPLE DATING": Susan 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.
“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.
BEND COMMUNITY CONTRADANCE: Featuring caller Ron Bell-Roemer and music by Fiddlplay; $7; 7 p.m. beginner's workshop, 7:30 p.m. dance; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; 541-330-8943.
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.
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. (Story, Page 7)
MUCHMORE 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.
SUNDAY
Jan. 27
VOLUNTEER EXPO: Community organizations will be on hand to talk about volunteering options; free; noon-3 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7080 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
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.
“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; 2 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
“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.
“COUPLE DATING": Susan Benson directs the play by Cricket Daniel; $18, $15 students and seniors; 3 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
MONDAY
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; 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.
MASTERS OF MOTOWN: A celebration of Motor City artists and rhythm & blues music, with a live band, singing and dancing; $35-$45 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org. (Story, Page 6)
TUESDAY
Jan. 29
HISTORY PUB: Learn about “The Extraordinary Life of Homer C. Davenport, Political Cartoonist"; free; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
WEDNESDAY
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. (Story, Page 27)
JON WAYNE AND THE PAIN: The Minneapolis-based reggae-rock act performs; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com. (Story, Page 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.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
THURSDAY
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.
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. (Story, Page 7)
“COUPLE DATING": Susan 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.
“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. (Story, Page 27)
“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.
MATT HOPPER & THE ROMAN CANDLES: The Idaho-based psychedelic rocker performs; $5; 9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com. (Story, Page 6)
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