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THURSDAY 12/9 FRIDAY 12/10

Courtesy Olivia Awbrey

OLIVIA AWBREY FIRESIDE SHOW AT THE SUTTLE LODGE

FIRESIDE SHOWS ARE BACK!

The indie-rock scene may have a new voice that comes with transcendental guitar riffs and critical storytelling skills via a Portland local that parallels the heavy hitters. Thu., Dec. 9, 5:30-8pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20., Sisters. $15.

THURSDAY 12/9

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HIGH STEP SOCIETY @ THE BELFRY

AMERICAN ELECTRO SWING

This hot up-and-coming band masterfully mixes jazz with sick beat drops from the new millennium that will have the house rocking all night long! Fri., Dec. 10, 8-11pm. The Belfry, 302 E. Main St., Sisters. $18.

FRIDAY

12/10 HOLIDAY LIGHTS PADDLE PARADE

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

Enjoy Bend’s most dedicated paddle enthusiasts as they dress up their canoes and kayaks in bright lights and other holiday garb for the annual float around the Old Mill District. Fri., Dec. 10, 4-5pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 12/10

Courtesy Ryan Niemiller

COMEDY & A CAUSE PRESENTS: RYAN NIEMILLER

DISARMINGLY HANDSOME COMEDIAN

Third-place finalist of America’s Got Talent season 14 is bringing the laughs, disabilities and handsomeness to Bend! Hear the perspective of the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy” live. Thu., Dec. 9, 7:30-10pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $25.

Courtesy Ben Zabin

SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC SHOW

DOPEST SHOW ON THE WEST COAST

After a long quarantine, sit back and “relax” at this THC-induced magical extravaganza that’s filled with some off the wall trippy tricks that will leave the audience stone-faced. Fri., Dec. 10, 7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $25.

SATURDAY

12/11 JEFF CROSBY BAND W/ BRAD PARSONS

PERFECTLY PACKAGED “AMERICANA”

Take in great singing and songwriting from two great Idaho-born artists who spend their days traveling and performing for their nationwide fan bases. Sat., Dec. 11, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.

SATURDAY

12/11 YOUTH COOKING CLASS - COOKIE DECORATING

BAKE, DECORATE & CONSUME

Learn how to bake and decorate Christmas Eve cookies for Santa early this year at this handson class for ages 7-17. Sat., Dec. 11, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. $50.

SUNDAY

12/12 BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT TETHEROW

BRUNCH, PHOTOS AND MORE!

Eat a scrumptious brunch with family, friends and the big jolly man himself! Crafts and other activity stations will be available for kids’ entertainment. Sun., Dec. 12, 9am-noon. Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend. $25/youth $39/adults.

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SUNDAY 12/12

KNOW CELEBRATE: SNOWSHOEING WITH WANDERLUST TOURS

GUIDED WANDERLUST HIKE

Hike along the eastern Cascades wearing snowshoes and enjoy the spectacular views that Central Oregon has to offer! This is a registration-only event hosted by Downtown Bend Public Library. Sun., Dec. 12, 1:15-5:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

MONDAY

12/13 REV HORTON HEAT, BIG SANDY & WAYNE HANCOCK

A TIME MACHINE TO THE ‘50S

A rockin’ show that’s ready to heat up the night! This ‘50s-inspired rock 'n' roll show is a real-life time machine that transports listeners back to times of poodle skirts and slicked-back hair. Mon., Dec. 13, 8-11:30pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $25.