January 25–27 and February 1–2

Westside Story The powerful love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. | Tower Theater, Bend | Performances at 3 and 7:30 pm | Tickets are $28–42 | towertheatre.org

January 26

Free Day at the Museum! Visitors are free to explore the museum and participate in special programs and activities. | 10 am–4 pm | Free day repeats February 23 | highdesertmuseum.org

February 7–9

A Capella Festival Sing-Off Fourteen regional a cappella groups compete for cash prizes and prestige at the 4th annual Bend Sing-Off competition. | Summit High School | Tickets $27–37 | towertheatre.org

February 9

Polar Plunge! The 2019 Bend Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Oregon athletes by jumping, walking, or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy Deschutes River in Riverbank Park, Bend | Costumes encouraged. Each participant must raise a minimum of $50 | polarplungeoregon.org

February 14

Oregon Guitar Quartet performs during the High Desert Chamber Music concert series. | Tower Theater, Bend | 8 pm | General admission $48 | highdesertchambermusic.com

February 15–17

2019 Oregon Winterfest Get ready for a weekend of winter fun with live music, firepits and ice sculptures, family play zone, Royal Run and the Hot Cocoa Run, food and art vendors, and the return of the Rail Jam. Old Mill District | Friday 5–10 pm (music only), Saturday 11 am–10 pm, and Sunday 11 am–5 pm | oregonwinterfest.com

February 21

Author! Author! Ireland native Colum McCann is the featured author in February. McCann has written six novels and earned the National Book Award for Let the Great World Spin. | Riverhouse Convention Center, Bend | 7 pm | Tickets $30 | dplfoundation.org

Square Dance Lessons Join the Bachelor Beauts Square Dance Club. | Pine Forest Grange, Bend | Thursdays and Sundays 6–8 pm | First lesson $5, $75 for 15 additional lessons | dance@bachelorbeauts.org

February 23–24

Eagle Watch A two-day celebration honoring resident and migratory eagles and other raptors in Central Oregon. The event features wild and captive birds of prey and activities to explore the natural significance of raptors. | Round Butte Overlook Park, Lake Billy Chinook, Madras | visitbend.com/festivals-events/eagle-watch

February 26

The Irish Rovers This Celtic superband is has been entertaining audiences for decades on stage and television. Join them on their last world tour. | Tower Theater, Bend 7:30 pm | Tickets $40–65 | towertheatre.org

February 28–March 3

Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show Returns with more gear and fun for outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages. There will also be a boat and RV show. | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center | Thursday and Friday, noon–8 pm, Saturday, 10 am–8 pm, and Sunday, 10 am–4 pm | Tickets $12 full day, $6 after 4 pm; 2-day pass $18 | thesportshows.com

World Muse Conference An annual gathering of local women and teens with interactive panel discussions, keynote speakers, live performances, and workshops designed to explore individual and collective stories and deepen a sense of belonging to each other. | Tower Theater, Bend theworldmuse.org

March 15–16

Monster Truck Destruction Tour Watch these metal beasts perform tricks including roof scrapping cliffhangers, double grabs, seat grabs, and the backflip! | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center | 7:30 pm | Tickets $23 adults, $13 kids 3–12 monstertrucktour.com

Frank McComb Performs at the Ninth Annual Jazz at the Oxford Series. McComb is an artist who speaks with the native tongue of soul, jazz, blues, and pop. | The Oxford Hotel, Bend | Friday, 7 pm and Saturday, 5 and 8 pm | General admission $45 | oxfordhotelbend.com