Picks

Fabric Check thursday 24 Part fashion show, part concert, this is one of the rad little things that Rise Up Presents does in this town. Rise Up invests in international schools, and lately has been in Palestine teaching street art workshops. Here it brings together Rescue, 541 Threads and other local artists to the backdrop […]

Life Cycles thursday 17 The DVD of Life Cycles is one of three movies the Source’s bike racing expert has in his house. To quote our editorial compadre, “It’s beautiful.” A winner of numerous film festival awards, it’s a must-see for any mountain biker or anyone who just plain loves a well-shot film. 21+. $5. […]

The No Sky Project thursday 10 Combining unexpected instrumental samples and thought-provoking lyrics, The No Sky Project produces seamless hip-hop in the vein of Atmosphere and Sage Francis. The duo handles all of the vocals, production and drum machines and will be joined by a slew of other DJ’s and hip-hop groups. Hosted by The […]

The Clumsy Lovers thursday 3 Straight outta Vancouver, B.C., The Clumsy Lovers are bumbling their way through Oregon but not without a pit stop in Bend. The folky bluegrass rock band has undeniable Celtic sympathies, but the banjo and drums keep the band solidly rooted in “newgrass” territory. All ages. $12. 6:30 p.m. The Sound […]

Travis Ehrenstrom wednesday 26 The Sisters folk singer is mellow and smooth, like a fine bourbon. Pull up a chair, warm your toes by the fire and listen for awhile. It’s free! 21+, 9 p.m. The Hideaway, 939 SE 2nd St. Full Moon at Silver Moon friday 28 Silvero, a soulful surf-punk band, and Wilderness, […]

The Santaland Diaries wednesday 19-sunday 23 Ever wondered what a self-respecting Macy’s elf is REALLY thinking? Here’s your chance to hear humorist writer David Sedaris’ hilarious take on Christmas commerce. The one-man show, Santaland Diaries, is performed by local thespian Clinton K. Clark. This is one of the few Christmas activities recommended for adult audiences […]

Liquid Lounge all week! This place is blowing up! First it’s hip-hop duo Blackalicious with Medium Troy and Smasheltooth at 8 p.m., Friday (21+. $10). On Saturday, Portland-based R&B band Excellent Gentlemen plays at 8 p.m. (21+. No cover). And there’s more hip-hop at 9 p.m. on Tuesday with Northorn Lights, Graft and Civil Warriors […]

Annual COCC Ceramics Crackpot Sale wednesday 5 – friday 7 It’s smooshed. It’s wobbly. It’s art! Pick up creations by COCC students and faculty at this annual sale. Dec. 5-6, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Fri. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Room 226, Pence Hall, COCC Bend Campus. Also catch the COCC Student Holiday Art Sale […]

Monophonics thursday 29 Psychedelic mind-melt meets big band, meets laser lightshow, meets LSD-soaked awesomeness. The Monophonics sound like a mixture between a Grateful Dead jam and the soundtrack to an episode of Shaft, which is a good combo. All ages. No cover. 7 p.m. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. Awna Teixiera […]

Sleepwalk with Me wednesday 21 A regular contributor to NPR’s This American Life, comedian Mike Birbiglia writes, directs and stars in Sleepwalk with Me, the story of a stand-up comic whose relationship anxiety leads to a series of increasingly dangerous sleepwalking incidents. $9. 7 p.m. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. Planes, Trains and Automobiles […]