Event calendar

Published 12:00 am Monday, December 16, 2013

ToDAY

“SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES”: A screening of the 2013 film by director Del Shores, presented by LGBT Stars and Rainbows; $5, reservations requested; 7 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-323-1881, payingitforward@gmail.com or www.volcanictheatrepub.com.

TUESDAY

“THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER”: A screening of the classic holiday tale; $15; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-2901.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Featuring the Bend Cello Collective and the Gospel Choir of the Cascades; free, donations accepted; 7 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-390-2441 or www.freewebs.com/bendgospel.

WEDNESDAY

“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: FALSTAFF” ENCORE: Starring Ambrogio Maestri as the blustery Sir John Falstaff in the Verdi opera; performance transmitted live in high definition; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-2901.

NAOMI HOOLEY & ROB STROUP’S WINTER WONDERLAND TOUR: The Alaska piano-pop singer-songwriter performs with Portland’s Rob Stroup; free; 7-10 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

THURSDAY

“IT’S NOT ABOUT THE GUN: VIOLENCE AND THE PACIFICATION OF THE AMERICAN WEST”: Learn the role of violence in the culture of the American West; free for members, $3 for nonmembers, reservation requested; 6 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

CHOIR CONCERT: The Summit High School music department group performs; raffle proceeds benefit the music department and students; free; 7 p.m., 6:30 p.m. concert; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-815-5333 or www.friendsofmusic-shs.org.

“THE SANTALAND DIARIES”: The one-man one-act reading features Derek Sitter in the David Sedaris play followed by a screening of “Bad Santa”; $10 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door, $15 for both events; 7:30 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-323-1881 or www.bendticket.com.

FRIDAY

SANTALAND AT THE OLD MILL DISTRICT: Take a photo with Santa, children’s activities, Tree of Joy and more; free, additional cost for take-home photos, $5 donation for children’s activities; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; SantaLand, 330 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

THIRD FRIDAY STROLL: Featuring music, art, food and drinks; free; 4-8 p.m.; downtown Redmond; www.visitredmondoregon.com.

THE MOSTEST WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Celebrate the shortest day of the year with live music; free; 8-11 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 541-815-9122 or www.belfryevents.com.

SATURDAY

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.

CHRISTMAS TREE LANE: Visit Santa and shop for a 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.net.

SANTA AT NOLAN TOWN CENTER: Take a photo with Santa, enjoy a cookie and meet some furry friends; proceeds benefit BrightSide Animal Center; free, donations accepted; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nolan Town Center, 2116 Highland Avenue, Redmond; 541-923-0882.

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

BEER TRAVELER FUNDRAISER: A fundraiser for equipment to shoot a trailer connecting people who love craft beer and those who make it; live music, raffle and more; free; 6-9:30 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe, 1740 N.W. Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend; 541-728-0703 or www.btbsbend.com.

OREGON STATE SILVER GLOVES BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Deschutes County ROCKS boxing team hosts the event; winners advance to the regionals and nationals; prize drawings, food and drink available; $10, free for children 6 and younger; 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-678-2286 or www.deschutescountyrocks.com.

A TOWER CHRISTMAS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: An original production featuring holiday stories, dances and songs; $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and younger, plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

HOLIDAY BREWGRASS JAMBOREE: An evening with The Bluegrass All-Stars; proceeds benefit the local Kiwanis Food Bank; donation of canned or nonperishable food items accepted; 7-11:30 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters; 541-815-9122 or www.belfryevents.com.

BRODIE STEWART BAND: The California country band performs; $5 plus fees; 9 p.m.; Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill, 20565 Brinson Blvd., Bend; 541-325-1886 or www.maverickscountrybar.com.

DOWN NORTH: The Seattle, Wash.-based funk band performs; $5; 10 p.m.; The Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116 or www.astroloungebend.com.

SUNDAY

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS: Breakfast and a traditional Christmas dinner, gifts, Santa Claus visit; free; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 p.m. Santa Claus visit; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or www.bendscommunitycenter.org.

SANTA AT NOLAN TOWN CENTER: Take a photo with Santa, enjoy a cookie and meet some furry friends; proceeds benefit BrightSide Animal Center; free, donations accepted; noon-4 p.m.; Nolan Town Center, 2116 Highland Avenue, Redmond; 541-923-0882.

A TOWER CHRISTMAS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: An original production featuring holiday stories, dances and songs; $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and younger, plus fees; 3 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

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