Theater

“The Hobbit”

Dec. 6-14: A production of the classic J.R.R. Tolkien book by Bend Expiremental Art Theatre; $15, $10 for students 18 and younger; 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend;www.2ndstreettheater.com or 541-312-9626.

“The Nutcracker”

Dec. 6-7: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic holiday ballet; $18 in advance, $8 in advance for children ages 12 and younger, $22 at the door, $10 at the door for children age 12 and younger; 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St.; www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com or 541-213-6896.

“Humbug”

Dec. 6-20: A modern-day twist on the Christmas classic “A Christmas Carol” about Wall Street executive Eleanor Scrooge; $20, $16 for seniors, $13 for students; 7:30 p.m. Thursdasys, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

ONGOING

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. weekends through December; Ben & Jerry’s, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131.

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

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. Dec. 13, 14, 20; DD Ranch, 3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; www.ddranch.net, info@ddranch.net or 541-548-1432.

DECEMBER

Saturday, Dec. 6

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS: Runners and walkers don holiday costumes for a 5K run and walk, a one-mile walk and a kid’s fun run; proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation; $25 in advance, $15 children in advance; registration requested; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; downtown Bend; www.bendjinglebellrun.org, klowry@arthritis.org or 503-245-5695.

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

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Molly Gloss will present “Falling From Horses”; free, reservations requested; 5-6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Books & Music, 57100 Beaver Drive; http://www.sunriverbooks.com/event/molly-gloss-falling-horses, sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com or 541-593-2525.

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

“HOLIDAY MAGIC”: Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Chorale and Orchestra performs with the Bend Children’s Choir to benefit Education for Chinese Orphans (EChO); $16; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; www.towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

CHRISTMAS IN HARMONY: An a cappella Christmas show featuring barbershop choruses, Sweet Adelines chorus, the High Desert Harmoneers and Finnazz Quartet; $15; 7 p.m.; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 NW 19th Street, Redmond; www.showcasechorus.org or 541-447-4756.

“THE SANTALAND DIARIES”: A performance of the one-man one-act play based on a David Sedaris essay; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend;www.volcanictheatrepub.com or 541-323-1881.

Sunday, Dec. 7

CASCADE HORIZON BAND WINTER CONCERT: The band plays marches, show tunes, holiday melodies and an Irish piece; free, donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; www.cascadehorizonband.org or 541-815-3767.

“HOLIDAY MAGIC”: Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Chorale and Orchestra performs with the Bend Children’s Choir to benefit Education for Chinese Orphans (EChO); $16; 3 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; www.towertheatre.org or 541-317-0700.

Thursday, Dec. 11

CASCADE HORIZON BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT: The band plays holiday melodies; free, donations accepted; 1:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road;www.cascadehorizonband.org or 541-815-3767.

Saturday, Dec. 13

THE BELLS: A holiday performance by the hand-bells group from Sunriver; 11 a.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; www.deschuteslibrary.org/sunriver/, tinad@deschuteslibrary.orgor 541-312-1034.

CENTRAL OREGON SHOWCASE CHORUS: A holiday performance; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/redmond, lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

SILVERADO: A holiday performance by the all-female barbershop quartet; 2 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/lapine/, tinad@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1034.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Phillip Margolin will speak on his book “Woman With A Gun”; free, registration requested; 5:30-7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road; 541-593-2525.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

“ROYAL BALLET, ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND”: A screening of Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet performed at the Royal Opera House based on Lewis Carroll’s book; $18, $12 for seniors and children; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; www.fathomevents.com or 541-312-2901.

Friday, Dec. 19

HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC GALA: Featuring a performance by the Spotlight Chamber Players, dinner and a silent auction; proceeds benefit High Desert Chamber Music programs; $85, reservations requested; 6 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; www.highdesertchambermusic.com or 541-306-3988.

Friday, Dec. 26

JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring Oregon Piano Summit II; $39 plus fees; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; www.jazzattheoxford.com or 541-382-8436.

Saturday, Dec. 27

JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring Oregon Piano Summit II; $39 plus fees; 5 and 8:15 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; www.jazzattheoxford.com or 541-382-8436.

Sunday, Dec. 28

JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring Mel Brown’s B-3 Organ Group; $39 plus fees; 4 and 7 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; www.jazzattheoxford.com or 541-382-8436.