Central Oregon Weekend Planner – Nov. 15-17, 2019.
Here is our Central Oregon weekend planner, created each week to showcase events throughout Central Oregon!
Friday, Nov. 15
Comedy For Kid’s Sake @ The Tower Theatre
- FRI – We’re rolling out the red carpet, and you are invited! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon for a fabulous night of comedy, libations, and defending potential. Our 22nd annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake is returning to the Tower Theatre November 15th, 2019, and promises to be the best yet: hosted by the effervescent Tracee Tuesday, voted best local radio personality in 2018, and featuring two side-splitting comedians.
BEAT Children’s Theater presents Frozen Jr. @ Summit High School
- FRI-SUN – The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your young actor! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Artist Talk/Panel Discussion with Leah Wilson @ Liberty Arts Collaborative, Bend
- SAT – At Liberty will host an interdisciplinary panel discussion in conjunction with the Time and Place: Ecological Work by Leah Wilson exhibition. The panel, moderated by exhibition curator Andries Fourie, will consist of artist Leah Wilson, Dr. Steve Wondzell (research ecologist with Pacific Northwest Research Station, U.S.D.A Forest Service), Dr. Michael Nelson (a philosopher who is Oregon State’s lead principal investigator at Andrews) and Louise Shirley (Curator of Natural History at the High Desert Museum). The discussion will provide context for Wilson’s artwork and explore the convergence of art and science as ways of investigating the natural world.
Holiday Craft & Gift Bazaar @ The Bend Senior Center
- SAT – Over 11,000 square feet of holiday shopping! Local crafters, gift sellers and artisans with unique one-of-a kind wares for sale.
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree @ The Riverhouse Convention Center
- SAT – The Assistance League Of Bend’s Annual Gala will be at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes, and include dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Your favorite rock and roll tunes will be offered by Bend Sound Event, who will dedicate your favorite song to your favorite guy or gal. Travel, jewelry, wine, and golf packages are among the live and silent auction items.
Ongoing
BendBroadBand’s Jazz At The Oxford
- ONGOING – From October 2019 through March 2020, Oxford Hotel Bend and the Central Oregon community will welcome an incredible and diverse lineup of world-class artists over five separate weekends.
Live Music
- ONGOING – The Volcanic Theatre and Pub hosts live music that’ll move you. Check their calendar for live theatre and movies as well!
A Starry Night At The Observatory
- ONGOING – Come to the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver at night and view a guided constellation tour with experts.
Currently Playing Movies
- LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS:
- Saturday, Nov. 16
- THE BIG LEBOWSKI @ The Tower Theatre
- The Met: Live in HD: MADAMA BUTTERFLY @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Sunday, Nov. 17
- Bolshoi Ballet: LE CORSAIRE @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- THE INDEPENDENT’S FILM FESTIVAL @ Sisters Movie House
- SHAKIRA IN CONCERT: EL DORADO WORLD TOUR – @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Studio Ghibli Fest 2019: PRINCESS MONONOKE @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Monday, Nov. 18
- FLEABAG @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Studio Ghibli Fest 2019: PRINCESS MONONOKE @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Tuesday, Nov. 19
- KINKY BOOTS – THE MUSICAL @ Sisters Movie House
- LIONEL RICHIE AT GLASTONBURY @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Studio Ghibli Fest 2019: PRINCESS MONONOKE @ Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX
- Saturday, Nov. 16
- NEW RELEASES:
- REGULAR RELEASES:
- THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019)
- THE CURRENT WAR (director’s cut)
- DOCTOR SLEEP
- HARRIET
- JOKER (2019)
- LAST CHRISTMAS (2019)
- THE LIGHTHOUSE
- THE LION KING (2019)
- MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
- MIDWAY (2019)
- MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN
- OFFICIAL SECRETS
- ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
- PAIN AND GLORY
- PARASITE
- PLAYING WITH FIRE (2019)
- TERMINATOR: DARK FATE
- WESTERN STARS (2019)
- ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP
- NEXT WEEK’S PREMIERS:
- Premiering Thursday evening, Nov. 21:
Click here for most movie times/theaters OR choose from the following:
- Fathom Events
- BEND
- MADRAS
- REDMOND
- PRINEVILLE
- SISTERS
For a more comprehensive list of local events, check out the event calendars maintained by following:
The Source Weekly | Hack Bend | Visit Central Oregon | Visit Bend
The local chambers of commerce also maintain event calendars:
Bend | La Pine | Madras | Prineville | Redmond | Sisters | Sunriver
For events elsewhere in Oregon, head to Travel Oregon’s Event Calendar.