Today
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brooks Alley, between Northwest Franklin Avenue and Northwest Brooks Street; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.
PICKIN’ AND PADDLIN’ MUSIC SERIES: Includes boat demonstrations in the Deschutes River and music by bluegrass act Eight Dollar Mountain; proceeds benefit Bend Paddle Trail Alliance; free; 4-7 p.m. demonstrations, 7-10 p.m. music; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; 541-317-9407.
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Jazz Under the Stars performs jazz music; free; 5:30-8 p.m.; American Legion Community Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.musicin thecanyon.com.
END OF SUMMER CRUZ: Event features classic cars, live music by the Taelour Project and a barbecue; proceeds benefit the High Desert A’s COCC automotive scholarship fund; free admission; 6-8 p.m., barbecue begins at 5:30 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-419-6021.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Featuring an Americana performance by The Sugar Beets; free; 6-8 p.m.; Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.
COMEDY BENEFIT: Featuring a performance by Jim Mortenson; proceeds benefit nursing students traveling to the Dharamsala Medical Mission; $6 in advance, $8 at the door; 7:30 p.m.; Timbers North, 3315 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-678-2115 or nursingstudentmission@ gmail.com.
TARTUFI: The San Francisco-based rock band performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation .com/venue/thehornedhand.
THURSDAY
TREEHOUSE PUPPETS IN THE PARK: With a performance of “Afraid of the Dark — Whose Eyes Are Out There Anyway?"; followed by a coordinated activity; free; 11 a.m.-noon; Columbia Park, 264 S.W. Columbia St., Bend; 541-389-7275 or www .bendparksandrec.org.
TUMALO FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-6 p.m.; Tumalo Garden Market, off of U.S. Highway 20 and Cook Avenue; 541-728-0088, earthsart@gmail.com or http://tumalogardenmarket.com.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Kim Cooper-Findling reads from her book “Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir"; free; 6 p.m.; The Nature of Words, 224 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 541-647-2233, info@thenatureofwords.org or www .thenatureofwords.org.
MADELEINE PEYROUX: The jazz act performs; $25; 6:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-382-3940 or www.c3events.com.
NEUTRALBOY: The Bremerton, Wash.-based punk band performs, with Murderland; free; 8 p.m.; Big T’s, 413 S.W. Glacier Ave., Redmond; 541-504-3864.
FRIDAY
LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Friends of the Sunriver Area Public Library hosts a sale of books; free admission; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1080.
VOLUNTEER EXPO: Community organizations will be on hand to talk about volunteering options; free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7080 or www.deschutes library.org/calendar.
DIXIELAND PARTY BAND AND FRIENDS: Musicians from the Northwest and California perform; refreshments available; donations accepted; 1-10 p.m.; La Pine Moose Lodge, 52510 Drafter Road; 541-548-0679.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmers market.com.
SISTERS FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m.; Barclay Park, West Cascade Avenue and Ash Street; www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.
SUNRIVER FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; www.sunriverchamber.com.
LITTLE WOODY BARREL AGED BREW FESTIVAL: Craft beer and rye whiskey tastings from Oregon breweries, with live music; ages 21 and older only; a portion of proceeds benefits the Deschutes County Historical Society; $6, $15 beer tasting package; 5-10 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; www .thelittlewoody.com.
MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda 2"; with food vendors and live music; free; 6 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.northwestcrossing.com.
CABIN PROJECT: The Portland-based Indie-pop band performs, with Dream Symphony and Wilderness; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879.
EVERYDAY PROPHETS: The Portland-based reggae-rock band performs, with All You All; $5; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend.
DJ WICKED: The Portland-based DJ performs; free; 9 p.m.; The Blacksmith Restaurant, 211 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-318-0588.
ESTOCAR: The Seattle-based pop-rock band performs, with The The The Thunder; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SATURDAY
PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 503-739-0643 or prinevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
VFW BREAKFAST: A breakfast of chicken-fried steak, biscuits with gravy and hashbrowns with eggs; $8, $7 senors and children ages 6 and younger; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
“THE BISON — AMERICAN ICON" EXHIBIT OPENS: New exhibit explores the meaning and significance of the bison; exhibit runs through Jan. 6; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or madrassatmkt@gmail.com.
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015 or www .centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com.
NORTHWEST CROSSING FARMERS MARKET: Free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives, Bend; 541-382-1662, valerie@brooksresources.com or www.nwxfarmersmarket.com.
GRAPE STOMP: Stomp grapes for wine; with live music and food; bring your own glass; a portion of proceeds from wine produced will benefit Terrebonne Community School; $8 in advance, $10 at the door, free for children; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464 or www.maragaswinery.com.
LABOR AND LUMBER: Featuring turn-of-the-century woodworking, cross-cut sawing and cabin building; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
DIXIELAND PARTY BAND AND FRIENDS: Musicians from the Northwest and California perform; refreshments available; donations accepted; noon-10 p.m.; La Pine Moose Lodge, 52510 Drafter Road; 541-548-0679.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Friends of the Sunriver Area Public Library hosts a bag sale of books; free admission, $3 per bag; noon-5 p.m., 3-5 p.m. bag sale; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1080.
LITTLE WOODY BARREL AGED BREW FESTIVAL: Craft beer and rye whiskey tastings from Oregon breweries, with live music; ages 21 and older only; a portion of proceeds benefits the Deschutes County Historical Society; $6, $15 beer tasting package; noon-10 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; www.thelittlewoody.com.
SUNRIVER SUNFEST WINE FESTIVAL: Featuring wines from more than 50 wineries, art vendors, live music, food and more; free admission, signature glass required for tastings; noon-7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road; 541-385-7988 or www.sunriversunfest.com.
BRANDI CARLILE: The rootsy singer-songwriter performs, with Blitzen Trapper and Ivan & Alyosha; $34 plus fees; 6 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www .bendconcerts.com.
CASINO NIGHT: Featuring blackjack, craps, Texas hold ’em, an auction and more; proceeds benefit the Crooked River Ranch Lions Club Sight and Hearing Foundation, scouting organizations and children with diabetes; $15; 7-11 p.m.; Sandbagger Dinner House, 5165 Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-570-5565 or jay.nordin@hotmail.com.
DJ WICKED: The Portland-based DJ performs; free; 9 p.m.; The Blacksmith Restaurant, 211 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-318-0588.
SUNDAY
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015 or www .centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com.
HANDY ANDY MAGIC MAN: The magician performs magic for children and creates balloon animals; included in the price of admission donations, $2 for balloons; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Petersen Rock Gardens, 7930 S.W. 77th St., Redmond; 541-382-5574.
DIXIELAND PARTY BAND AND FRIENDS: Musicians from the Northwest and California perform; refreshments available; donations accepted; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; La Pine Moose Lodge, 52510 Drafter Road; 541-548-0679.
LABOR AND LUMBER: Featuring turn-of-the-century woodworking, cross-cut sawing and cabin building; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
NOTABLES SWING BAND: The big band plays swing, blues, Latin, rock ‘n’ roll and waltzes; $5; 2-4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-639-7734 or www.notablesswingband.com.
