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FRIDAY 11/25
Photo courtesy of Old Mill (Santa Aerial)
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SATURDAY 11/26
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SANTA’S AERIAL APPEARANCE
HELICOPTER VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS
To kick off SantaLand in the Old Mill, Santa Claus is flying in via helicopter with AirLink Critical Care Transport. No reindeer this time! Families are invited out to watch Santa land, meet him, talk to the pilots and celebrate the beginning of Christmas season. Fri., Nov. 25, 10am. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Free.
FRIDAY 11/25
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HILLSTOMP
JAMMIN’ JUNKBOX BLUES
A Portland-based band is making its way to Central Oregon for a good time. This “do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp” duo performs with unmatched liveliness and stage magic. Hillstomp is one of those bands that makes you get up on your feet as soon as the music starts. Fri., Nov. 25, 9-11:30pm.Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.
FRIDAY
11/25 SMITH ROCK RIVER TRAIL PARTY
GET OFF YOUR TURKEY-FILLED BUTT
Join the Trailkeepers of Oregon and Beyond Racing in fixing up the trails at Smith Rock State Park. This volunteering event is the perfect way to show your thanks for nature and get moving after Thanksgiving dinner. Grab a friend or a family member, get your gloves on and go! Fri., Nov. 25, 10am-2:30pm. Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne. Free.
TECHNO SOUNDS
ALL FEMALE LINEUP
This 21+ event is blasting Detroit/Berlin style techno beats for a night of dance and feeling the music. Jessica Versace, Jenesis and other female techno DJ/artists will take the stage and play beats that will keep the night alive. Sat., Nov. 26, 10:30pm. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15
SATURDAY
11/26 THE NUTCRACKER: A CHILD’S TALE
ACADÉMIE DE BALLET CLASSIQUE BRINGS A CLASSIC
Dress up in your finest holiday dress and make your way down to the Tower Theatre for this holiday ballet. Young ballerinas will perform The Nutcracker, the story about the magic of childhood. Sat., Nov. 26, 1:30pm & 6pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $19/children 12 and under, $26- $45/adults (plus $3 historic fee).
SUNDAY 11/27
Photo courtesy of The Lowest Pair Facebook
THE LOWEST PAIR
IT ALL STARTED WITH SINGING AROUND A FIRE
This string-picking pair performs experimental folk music. The Lowest Pair’s stripped down versions and live performances are full of pure vocal harmonies, imaginative lyrics and love for nature. This Central Oregon performance is one not to miss. Sun., Nov. 27, 8-10pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.
MONDAY 11/28
HARRY POTTER MOVIE TRIVIA
CALLING ALL POTTERHEADS
Think you know the most about Harry Potter? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Bevel Brewing is hosting a trivia night to test your knowledge from all of the books and movies. With steep competition and exciting prizes, grab your muggle friends and battle it out against other groups. Mon., Nov. 28, 6pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Free.
TUESDAY 11/29
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FREE IN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
This film screening shares the voices from members in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the empowering stories of self-expression, self-love and creating an inviting space for others. In partnership with World Muse, Unlocked Film and OUT Central Oregon, all proceeds will go to The Cult of Tuck. Tue., Nov. 29, 5:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $10.
WEDNESDAY 11/30
BINGO WITH A BRIT
AVID CIDER HOSTING NEW BINGO
New bingo in Bend?! You heard it right. Games start at $3 and go down to $1 through the night, and attendees get to play 6-8 games with Michael as the MC. This bingo night is bringing life to Wednesday nights in the Box Factory. Feeling lucky? Get a card and play! Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 190, Bend. Free.
WEDNESDAY 11/30
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CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIE LAUNCHES US INTO DECEMBER
Watch the Griswold family start an epic holiday journey that turns into absolute disaster. Cozy up with your family and friends in the Tower Theatre to watch a well-loved Christmas movie. If you’ve been wanting to watch or rewatch this movie, this is the time! Wed., Nov. 30, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $17 - $27 (plus $3 historic fee).
