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Arts

Thursday 12/14

Cascade Horizon Band Holiday Concert: The band will perform holiday favorites, old and new; 2-4 p.m.; free, donations welcome; Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadehorizonband.org or 541-388-1133.

Vocal Playshop with Circlesongs: A group practice of mind-body-breath-awareness and vibrational presence; 5-7 p.m.; $25; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; tickets.brightstarevents.com or 541-388-1569.

Friday 12/15

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio: Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 1-5 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Saturday 12/16

The Queen’s Cartoonists: The musicians synchronize soundtracks and sound effects to half a dozen festive animated short films; 2 p.m.; $26 plus $4 Historic Preservation fee; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Short and Shades Underground Film Premier: The snowboard and ski film will be shown with live music from Margaritas Podridas; 5-11:59 p.m.; $20 online, $25 at door; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend; volcanictheatre.com or 541-323-1881.

Sunday 12/17

Voices Rising — Big Sing: Songs will be taught by ear, all voices welcome; 3-5 p.m.; free by donation; Heritage Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend; bendfp.org or 541-382-4401.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 12/14

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Friday 12/15

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Saturday 12/16

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Sunday 12/17

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas: The play written by Cricket Daniel and stage managed by Geena Lopez will be performed; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $32 for students and seniors; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Soulful Sundays Community Dance: Dance and embodied prayer, alone and together; 10-11:30 a.m.; $20 online prepayment, $25 at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Monday 12/18

Bend Ecstatic Dance: A group dance experience that has no choreographed moves and allows for freedom of movement to the sound of the music; 7:15-9:15 p.m.; $12-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

Wednesday 12/20

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance: Learn the Argentine Tango in this beginner/intermediate class followed by dancing, no partner needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Boulevard, Bend; CentralOregonTango.com

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: A movement and dance class that focuses on practicing presence, moving, breathing, playing and connecting; 6-7:15 p.m.; $20; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Saturday 12/16

Jasmine Rogers: The Bend-based comedian will perform; 8 p.m.; $15 online, $20 at door; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Suite 103, Bend; craftoregon.com or 541-668-1766.

Monday 12/18

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Tuesday 12/19

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

The Roundabouts Improv: The improv comedy group will perform; 7-9 p.m.; $15; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Books

Wednesday 12/20

Solstice Book Flood Celebration: Community book exchange, plus light snacks, refreshments and a 10% off deal; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Sports & Outdoors

Friday 12/15

Dirksen Derby 16 Snowboard Rally Race: Race two banked slalom courses; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; $50, discounted lift tickets available for racers at $79; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Winter Solstice Celebration: Bend Park and Recreation District’s ice rink will celebrate the shortest day of the year with open skate, treats and a figure skating performance; 6-8:30 p.m.; $6 with food donation, including skate rental; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7588.

Saturday 12/16

Dirksen Derby 16 Snowboard Rally Race: Race two banked slalom courses; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; $50, discounted lift tickets available for racers at $79; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Ninja Night: Staff will supervise and lead team-building games, Ninja Warrior challenges, and timed races through our obstacle course; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $35; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Sunday 12/17

Dirksen Derby 16 Snowboard Rally Race: Race two banked slalom courses; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $50, discounted lift tickets available for racers at $79; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

MBSEF Youth Skimo Program: Introduce youth athletes of middle and high school ages interested in ski mountaineering to the sport through a program designed around both competition and fun; 2:45-5 p.m.; $425; MBSEF Bill Healy Training Center, 2765 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Monday 12/18

Wildheart Nature School — Witches and Wizards Winter Break Camp: Learn the fundamentals of fire safety, practice creating a tinder bundle from surrounding resources and experience the magic of fire with songs and storytelling; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $67; Powell Plains, 62800 Powell Butte Highway, Bend; wildheartnatureschool.com or 541-625-0273.

Tuesday 12/19

Wildheart Winter Survivors Winter Break Camp: Learn survival skills, practice shelter building, create fire from the surroundings, problem solve in a group setting and more; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $67; Powell Plains, 62800 Powell Butte Highway, Bend; wildheartnatureschool.com or 541-625-0273.

Wednesday 12/20

Wildheart Dragon Riders Winter Break Camp: Cultivate mind’s eye powers to aid them in their adventures; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $67; Powell Plains, 62800 Powell Butte Highway, Bend; wildheartnatureschool.com or 541-625-0273.

MBSEF Youth Skimo Program: Introduce youth athletes of middle and high school ages interested in ski mountaineering to the sport through a program designed around both competition and fun; 2:45-5 p.m.; $425; MBSEF Bill Healy Training Center, 2765 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Women’s Bouldering Night: Climb with other women every Wednesday; 6-8 p.m.; The Circuit Bouldering Gym, 63051 NE Corporate Place, Bend; thecircuitgym.com or 541-797-6676.

Kids & Family

Saturday 12/16

Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Build-your-own fire truck toy with all the steps, tools and materials available to celebrate Fire Safety Month; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Lowe’s Home Improvement, 20501 Cooley Road, Bend; lowes.com or 541-693-2560.

Storytime with Sloth: There will be books, songs and coloring time, all ages welcome; 10-11 a.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sunday 12/17

Family Skate: Skate with the family every Sunday; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; $6 fee includes skates; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7588.

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Monday 12/18

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Tuesday 12/19

The Train Man Returns: Michael Lavrich will share his model trains; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 12/14

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, will include a reflection, two 20-minute sitting meditations, a brief walking meditation and an opportunity to share about the practice; 6:30-8 p.m.; free, donations are accepted; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 802-299-0722.

Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Falls: Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led webinar; 9 a.m.-noon; free; oregoncarepartners.com.

Saturday 12/16

NAMI Family Support Group: A peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 10-11:30 a.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Sunday 12/17

Glass Open Studio — Holiday Edition: Come and practice your skills with guidance; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $35; DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Monday 12/18

NAMI Connections Peer Support Group: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 7-9 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Writers Writing — Quiet Writing Time: Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails, come when you can, leave when you want, free, open network WiFi available; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Wednesday 12/20

Conscious Relationships & Authentic Relating: Put the principles of conscious relationship and authentic relating into practice with exercises to build your relational muscles and give you confidence in using them in the real world; 7-9 p.m.; $20; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; rocketshiplifecoaching.com.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 12/14

Trivia on the Moon: Trivia will be held on the patio; 7-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Friday 12/15

Karaoke Night: Sing with friends and family every Friday; 8-11 p.m.; free; Big E’s Sports Bar & Grill, Square Loop, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend; bigessportsbarandgrill.com or 541-389-5625.

Saturday 12/16

CASA of Central Oregon Pint Night: Support the foster care nonprofit; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Brewing Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; cascadelakes.com or 458-836-7866.

Champagne Campaign Tasting: Taste four sparkling wines with Angela from Vehrs; 3-6 p.m.; $25 members buy one tasting get one free; Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; gooddropwineshoppe.com or 541-410-1470.

Photos with Santa: Get pictures with Santa; 1-4 p.m.; free; Cascade Lakes Brewing Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; 458-836-7866.

Pray For Snow And Smores: There will be live DJ’s, free s’mores, happy hour pricing and wax and ski tuning available; 3-6 p.m.; free; LOGE Entrada, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend; logecamps.com or 541-382-4080.

Sunday 12/17

Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo: The weekly bingo game will be held on the brewery’s patio; 10 a.m.; price of cards vary depending on the game; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Trivia Night with Quizhead Games: Play trivia with friends, family and others; 6-7 p.m.; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Monday 12/18

Board Game Night: Feel free to bring your own board game; 6 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend; facebook.com/cruxfermentationproject or 541-385-3333.

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Monday night; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 12/19

Women Tasting Flights — Annual Holiday Bubbles: There will be two flights of three wines with two food pairings and guest presenter; 5:30-7 p.m.; $85 gratuity included; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.

Karaoke Night: Sing with DJ Chris; 7-9 p.m.; free; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; northsidebarfun.com or 541-383-0889.

Wednesday 12/20

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multimedia trivia every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-382-9242.

Holiday Customer Appreciation Party: Enjoy $3 pints and win prizes for wearing holiday attire; 5-8 p.m.; free; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 1500 NE Third St., Prineville; wildridebrew.com or 541-903-8130.