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U Magazine’s selection of upcoming events to definitely include on your “must do” list.
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 7-8 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Featuring seven stages of music, and workshops; $115, $50 youth 5-18, plus fees for three-day festival pass, free children 5 and younger; downtown Sisters; www. sistersfolkfestival.org.
Featuring arts, crafts, food and silent auction; proceeds benefit Sisters High School Art Department; free; Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Creekside Park, U.S. Highway 20 and Jefferson Avenue; 541-549-8905 or www.centraloregonshows.com.
people; donations benefit local nonprofit organizations through Rally Cause; free; donation accepted; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-9242 or www. deschutesbrewery.com.
Saturday, Sept. 7 YOGIS UNITE!: An outdoor yoga event followed by a potluck picnic; proceeds benefit local charities; on the grass behind the yoga studio at Old Mill; $12, $10 for a special kids’ class; 10 a.m.noon; Bikram Yoga, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Bend; 541-389-8599 or www. yogisunitebend.com.
Saturday, Sept. 14 FESTIVAL OF CULTURES: Features booths representing different cultures, a community-based official citizenship oath ceremony, dance and music performers, food vendors, kids area and more; free; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-3824366 or www.festivalofcultures.info.
Thursday, Sept. 26 BENDFILM KICK-OFF PARTY & 10TH YEAR BREW PREVIEW: Featuring the tasting and naming of a BendFilm 10th Year Belgian IRA created by Deschutes Brewery to honor the festival, live music; receive two beer tickets, appetizers and the first available copies of the BendFilm Guide; proceeds benefit BendFilm; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 6-9 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-3378 or www.bendfilm.org.
Sunday,Sept. 8 ANNUAL GREAT DRAKE PARK DUCK RACE: Event includes live music, food, activity booths and duck races; proceeds from duck sales benefit local charities; free admission, $5 duck race tickets; 11 a.m.; Drake Park, Bend; www.theduckrace.com. September 13-15, 19-21 MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: The Tony-winning musical is performed by Stage Right Productions; $24-$29 plus fees; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, Bend; 541-3170700 or www.towertheatre.org. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 SISTERS FALL STREET FESTIVAL:
Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 19-22 “FULLY CHARGED”: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents performers from around the world for a circus experience; free face-time with performers one hour before show; $20-$40; Thurs. and Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7 p.m., Sun. 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711. Tuesday, Sept. 24 DESCHUTES BREWERY CO-OP, FROM PITCHFORK TO PUB: Featuring small plates paired with fresh hop and fruit beers; first 100
Friday, Sept. 27 PICKIN’ AND PADDLIN’ MUSIC SERIES: Includes boat demonstrations in the Deschutes River; The Giraffe Dogers, a progressive newgrass band performs; proceeds benefit Bend Paddle Trail Alliance; $5, free for children 12 and younger; 3:30-5:30 p.m. demonstrations, 5-9 p.m. music; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; 541317-9407 or 411@tumalocreek.com.
Sunday, Sept. 29 CENTRAL OREGON WINE STOMP 5K/10K: A fun run/walk through the vineyard followed by music, food and wine; sign up at Volcano Vineyards or Fleet Feet Sports; proceeds benefit The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; $20 before Sept. 20, $30 late registration, $12 T-shirts; 11 a.m.; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70455 N.W. Lower Bridge Way, Terrebonne; cowinestomp@gmail.com. Saturday, Oct. 5 SWINGING WITH THE STARS: Local celebrities dance with professional dancers in a competition modeled on “Dancing with the Stars”; registration requested; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Sparrow Clubs; $15-$60; 6 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-647-4907 or www. swingingwiththestars.org. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 10-13 BENDFILM FESTIVAL: The 10th year of independent film screenings; venues include Regal Old Mill Stadium 16, Tower Theater, Tin Pan Theater, Oxford Hotel, Greenwood Playhouse and McMenamins Old St. Francis School; $12, $150 full film pass, $250 full festival pass; 5 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. Fri.-Sun.; Bend location; 541-388-3378 or www.bendfilm.org.
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