Dec. 6-12

Dec. 6 — HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC GALA: The sixth annual event features a performance by the Crown City String Quartet, dinner and a silent auction; proceeds benefit High Desert Chamber Music programs; $85, reservations requested; 6-9 p.m.; Broken Top Club, 62000 Broken Top Drive, Bend; 541-306-3988 or www.highdesertchambermusic.com.

Dec. 6 — A NOVEL IDEA UNVEILED: Witness the unveiling of the book selection for this year’s A Novel Idea … Read Together program; free; 7-9 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7050 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Dec. 6 — PIANO CONCERT FUNDRAISER: Award-winning pianist John Nilsen performs; proceeds benefit the church’s free breakfast program; $10 at the door, free for youth; 7 p.m.; United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-1672.

Dec. 6 — TODD HAABY: Nuevo flamenco guitarist Todd Haaby and his Latin group Sola Via perform; $24-$36; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 6 — “CHASING ICE”: A screening of the 2012 documentary (PG-13) about National Geographic photographer James Balog capturing the changing glaciers across the Arctic; free, refreshments available; 7:30 p.m.; Rodriguez Annex, Jefferson County Library, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.

Dec. 6-7 — COMMUNITY CRECHE EXHIBIT: Featuring Nativity displays from around the world; free; 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7 with 7 p.m. Christmas concert; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-788-7484 or lorriedp@hotmail.com.

Dec. 6-7 — KLOZD SIRKUT: The Seattle electro-funk band performs; free; 9 p.m.; Dojo, 852 N.W. Brooks St., Bend; 541-706-9091 or www.dojobend.com.

Dec. 6-7 — “HOLIDAY MAGIC”: Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Chorale performs; proceeds benefit Abilitree and Cascade Chorale; free, donations accepted; 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-383-7512.

Dec. 6-7 — “TOO WRAPPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS”: A Christmas play by Bend Theatre for Young People, directed by Dave Brandl; $5 at the door; 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-382-4401 or www.bendtheatre.org.

Dec. 6-7 — “THE GAME’S AFOOT; OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS”: A 1936 whodunit about a Broadway star noted for playing Sherlock Holmes solving one of his guests’ death; $19, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

Dec. 6-8 — SANTA LAND AT THE OLD MILL DISTRICT: Take a photo with Santa; free, additional cost for take-home photos; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Santa Land, 330 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

Dec. 7-8 — CARRIAGE RIDES IN THE OLD MILL DISTRICT: Ride in the Cowboy Carriage, located between Ben & Jerry’s and Francesca’s; tips and donations benefit the Kids Center; weather dependent; donations accepted; 2-5 p.m.; Ben & Jerry’s, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

Dec. 7-8 — “THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $18 in advance or $22 at the door; $8 ages 12 and younger in advance or $10 at the door; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Dec. 8; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-389-9306 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

Dec. 7-8 — “HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER”: Redmond School of Dance presents the classic holiday ballet in a style inspired by present day Central Oregon; $10, $5 ages 10 and younger; 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6957 or www.redmondschoolofdance.com.

Dec. 7, 12 — “THE SANTALAND DIARIES”: The one-man one-act reading features Derek Sitter in the David Sedaris play; $10 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door; 7:30 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-323-1881 or www.bendticket.com.

Dec. 7 — “WOVEN WITH TRADITION: PLATEAU INDIAN BAGS” EXHIBIT OPENS: Featuring a display of bags made to carry roots and other foods gathered during seasonal rounds; included in the price of admission; $12 adults, $10 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 9 a.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Dec. 7 — BEND INDOOR SWAP MEET AND SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts, collectibles, antiques, children’s activities, music and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bend Indoor Swap Meet, 679 S.E. Third St.; 541-317-4847.

Dec. 7 — CHRISTMAS TREE LANE: Visit Santa and purchase a noble fir Christmas tree, with complimentary face painting, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo and more; free admission; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.netq.

Dec. 7 — CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, a Christmas bazaar and more; free; 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. parade; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive; 541-548-8939.

Dec. 7 — JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS: Runners and walkers don holiday costumes for these 5K and fun-run races; proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation; $20, $10 children, in advance; $30, $20 children, starting Dec. 5; registration requested; 11 a.m. costume awards, 11:30 a.m. races start; downtown Bend; 888-391-9823 or www.bendjinglebellrun.org.

Dec. 7 — BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE: Parade theme is “Look What’s Under the Christmas Tree!”; free; noon; downtown Bend; 541-388-3879.

Dec. 7 — HARMONY4WOMEN BENEFIT CONCERT: A performance featuring female voices joined in four-part harmony; proceeds benefit Grandma’s House, Women’s Resource Center and Bella Acappella; $22.50, $17 for children, plus fees; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 7 — CHRISTMAS ON THE FRONT: The 22nd annual Christmas auction features trees, quilts and gifts; proceeds benefit Central Oregon hospice and transition patients; $10 admission, $300 per reserved table; 5 p.m., an open house will be 3-8 p.m. Dec. 6; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-2510.

Dec. 7 — LA PINE HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE: The parade takes place on Huntington Road and ends at the La Pine Event Center with an awards ceremony; free; 6 p.m.; downtown La Pine; 541-536-9771.

Dec. 8 — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Eat breakfast and visit with Santa; proceeds will provide a meal and Santa visit for area foster families; $12, $8 children 10 and younger, reservations requested; 9-11 a.m.; The Pine Tavern, 967 N.W. Brooks St., Bend; 541-382-5581.

Dec. 8 — SECOND SUNDAY: Learn how to make poetry with Krayna Castelbaum; free; 2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7050 or www.deschuteslibrary.org.

Dec. 8 — CAROL WITH THE BELLS: The Bells of Sunriver perform, with caroling by the audience; free; 3 p.m.; Holy Trinity Church, 18143 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver; 541-593-1635.

Dec. 8 — THE AMAZING KRESKIN: The mentalist brings mind-reading to Bend; no children under 10 will be admitted; $20-$30 per person; 3 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 8 — MAGICAL VOICES OF CHRISTMAS: The Rotary Club of Sisters presents a musical start to the holidays, with a Santa visit; free; 5:30 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-2202 or www.sistersrotary.org.

Dec. 8 — TOYS FOR TOTS SLEIGH BALL: A holiday party and toy drive featuring food, raffles, casino gaming, live music and more; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 6 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 N.W. Rippling River Court, Bend; 541-389-3111 or www.facebook.com/SleighBall.

Dec. 8-9 — KEITH GREENINGER: The folk singer performs; $15-20 per person suggested donation; 6:30 p.m.; The Glen at Newport Hills, 1019 N.W. Stannium Drive, Bend; 541-480-8830, ja@prepprofiles.com or www.keithgreeninger.com.

Dec. 10 — HIGH DESERT MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY PUB: Neson Ting presents “Monkeys on the Brink: The Struggle to Save Our Closest Relatives”; free; 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Dec. 10 — TAKE 6: The gospel, R&B, pop and jazz a cappela group performs; $35-$45 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.

Dec. 11 — LUNCH AND LECTURE: Penelope Scambly Schott reads from her collection of poems; bring a sack lunch; included in the price of admission; $12 adults, $10 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; noon-1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Dec. 11 — HANZ ARAKI & CARY NOVOTNY: The duo performs traditional Irish music; free; 7-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Dec. 11 — THE WORLD FAMOUS POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER: Gregory Popovich performs with his pets who were once strays; $25-$35 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Dec. 12 — CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Cascade Horizon Band performs Christmas music; free; 1:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-330-5728 or www.cascadehorizonband.org.

Dec. 12 — HISTORY PUB: The Jefferson County Historical Society presents three short silent films depicting Western ranching and railroading before World War I; free; 5:30 p.m.; Great Earth Natural Foods, 46 S.W. D St., Madras; 541-475-1813.

Dec. 12 — “THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents its winter play; $8, $5 for students; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800 or www.rhs.redmond.k12.or.us.

Dec. 13-19

Dec. 13 — CHRISTMAS KAYAKERS FLOAT: Kayaks and canoes decorated with lights paddle a loop beginning at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe; free; 3:30 p.m. participants gather, 4 p.m. float; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-317-9407 or www.tumalocreek.com.

Dec. 13 — BACH N’ BREW CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Rock violinist Aaron Meyer performs with his four-piece band; $35 for non-members, $30 for members, $10 for ages younger than 18; 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. for special viewing of indoor exhibits; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-593-9310 or www.sunrivermusic.org.

Dec. 13-14 — I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A home tour of three homes with different themes; proceeds benefit the Bend Heroes Foundation and the Williams Foundation; $5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; private residence, 21165 Clairaway Ave., Bend; 541-318-6134 or cbessary@aol.com.

Dec. 13-15 — SANTA LAND AT THE OLD MILL DISTRICT: Take a photo with Santa; free, additional cost for take-home photos; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Santa Land, 330 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

Dec. 13-14, 19 — “THE SANTALAND DIARIES”: The one-man one-act reading features Derek Sitter in the David Sedaris play; $10 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door; 7:30 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-323-1881 or www.bendticket.com.

Dec. 13-14 — “THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents its winter play; $8, $5 for students; 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 ; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800 or www.rhs.redmond.k12.or.us.

Dec. 14 — CENTRAL OREGON TOY RUN: Toy drive to collect toys, food and money features a bike parade through downtown Bend, raffles, seasonal music, kid’s games, barbecue and more; after-party at Northside Bar and Grill at 5 p.m.; proceeds benefit children in Central Oregon; donation of new unwrapped toy requested; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wildhorse Harley-Davidson, 63028 Sherman Road, Bend; 541-280-0478 or centraloregontoyrun@gmail.com.

Dec. 14-15 — CHRISTMAS TREE LANE: Visit Santa and purchase a noble fir Christmas tree, with complimentary face painting, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo and more; free admission; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.netq.

Dec. 14-15 — CARRIAGE RIDES IN THE OLD MILL DISTRICT: Ride in the Cowboy Carriage, located between Ben & Jerry’s and Francesca’s; tips and donations benefit the Kids Center; weather dependent; donations accepted; 2-5 p.m.; Ben & Jerry’s, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

Dec. 14-15 — “A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS”: The Central Oregon Mastersingers perform a holiday concert; $18 plus fees; 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.