Planning ahead

Nov. 18-20 — “A CHRISTMAS STORY”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the story of a young boy and his quest to get a BB gun for Christmas; with a champagne and dessert reception Nov. 18; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 2 p.m. Nov. 20; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

Nov. 18 — OLD FASHIONED TOY RUN DANCE AND PARTY: With a barbecue dinner, live music, raffles and more; donations will provide gift baskets to impoverished children; donation of new unwrapped toy required, cash donations accepted; 5-10 p.m.; American Legion Post 45, 52532 Drafter Road, La Pine; 541-419-4845 or agawith5@msn.com.

Nov. 18 — COLLEGE CHOIR AND CENTRAL SINGERS: The Central Oregon Community College choirs perform “A Parliament of Owls” by Karl Jenkins; $6, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.

Nov. 18 — “MON ONCLE ANTOINE”: A screening of the 1971 unrated film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.

Nov. 18 — CENTRAL OREGON’S LAST COMIC STANDING: Final round; finalist comedians present comic acts; $15; 8-10 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.clashofthecomics.com.

Nov. 19 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: SATYAGRAHA”: Starring Rachelle Durkin, Richard Croft, Kim Josephson and Alfred Walker in a presentation of Glass’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & Imax, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.

Nov. 19 — FREE KIDS DAY AND FALL FESTIVAL: Kids enjoy nature, science talks, guided hikes, live animals and more; $3 adults, free for nature center members and children; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.

Nov. 19 — BACH-N-BREW: The Sunriver Music Festival presents a concert with pianist Michael Allen Harrison and Julianne Johnson; $35, $20 youths; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.

Nov. 19 — HIGH ON FIRE: The metal group performs, with Indian and Warm Gadget; $13 plus fees in advance, $16 at the door; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.randompresents.com.

Nov. 19 — REVA DEVITO: The Portland-based singer-songwriter performs, with DJ Barisone and Harry Champagne; $5; 9 p.m.; Innovation Theatre Works, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-977-5677.

Nov. 20-23 — Animal Encounters —Tales from the Wild: Join a naturalist to experience wildlife close up and meet predators and prey; $7 plus museum admission ($10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 5-12), $5 for members; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Nov. 22 — GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “Strange Piece of Paradise” by Terri Jentz; free; 2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1081 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

Nov. 24 — BEND TURKEY TROT: 5K and 10K races through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; registration required; proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and the La Pine Community Kitchen and Food Pantry; $7-$25, see website for price details; 9 a.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive; 541-322-9383 or www.bendturkeytrot.com.

Nov. 24 — I LIKE PIE FUN RUN: Run or walk 2K, 5K or 10 miles and eat pie; with a baking contest; registration required; donations benefit NeighborImpact; $5 and five cans of food; 9 a.m.; FootZone, 845 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-749-0540, teague@footzonebend.com or www.footzonebend.com.

Nov. 25-26 — Animal Encounters —Tales from the Wild: Join a naturalist to experience wildlife close up and meet predators and prey; $7 plus museum admission ($10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 5-12), $5 for members; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Nov. 25-26, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 — “THE SANTALAND DIARIES”: Innovation Theatre Works presents the humorous story of David Sedaris’ stint as a Christmas elf in Macy’s; $10; 8 p.m.; Innovation Theatre Works, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.

Nov. 25-26 — JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur; $55; 8 p.m. both days and 5 p.m. Nov. 26; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.oxfordhotelbend.com.

Nov. 26-27, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 — “A CHRISTMAS STORY”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the story of a young boy and his quest to get a BB gun for Christmas; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Nov. 27; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

Nov. 25 — “HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IN THE WEST”: Featuring a hall of exploration and settlement, with portrayals of adapting traditions to life in the desert; exhibition runs through Dec. 31; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Nov. 25 — BEND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: With carolers, live music and dance; Santa will light the Christmas tree; 6 p.m.; corner of Wall Street and Newport Avenue; www.downtownbend.org/holiday-tree-lighting.

Nov. 25 — “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” SINGALONG: Watch the 1965 G-rated film and sing along with the characters; $27; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Nov. 26 — WINERY BARREL TASTING: Taste wines and eat local food; with music by Jim Lee; donations benefit NeighborImpact; three cans of nonperishable food required; $10, free if you bring a tasting glass; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464 or www.maragaswinery.com.

Nov. 26 — REDMOND STARLIGHT HOLIDAY PARADE: Themed “These are a few of my favorite things”; free; 5 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

Nov. 30 — GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1074 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

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