Black Pussy with The Autonomics

friday 19

Allegedly, the Rolling Stones wanted to call “Brown Sugar,” their smash hit from ’71, “Black Pussy,” but were shot down. In a tribute of sorts, the Portland boys who make up the stoner-rock band Black Pussy decided to call their band after the abandoned song name. Keith O’Dell, the former keyboardist from Empty Space Orchestra, provides the local tie and is now part of the seven-man crew. They’re joining up with fellow Bend-turned-Portland rock band, The Autonomics. And those youngsters know how to put on a real rock show. Kinda like the Rolling Stones. See ‘em both for $5. 21+. 8 p.m. The Horned Hand, 507 NW Colorado Ave.

BendFilm

thursday 11 - sunday 14

This town is known for beer, biking, climbing, snow and fests of all sorts. That’s all well and good, but it’s nice to spice it up from time to time. Enter BendFilm. It’s the best excuse going to get spiffed up and hit the town. Learn about it all in the Culture section this week, and pick up a BendFilm guide, available all over town. Downtown Bend.

Music of India

wednesday 3

Want something different? Here it is—classical Indian raga played by two of South India’s most accomplished violinists. Brothers Mysore Nagaraj and Dr. Mysore Manjunath join forces with percussionist Srimushnam Rajarao to play tunes both soothing and exciting. It’s that awesome type of music you always hear in Indian restaurants and wish you had on your iPod. Hear it live this week. $15 at Bendticket.com. 7:30 p.m. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave.

Terrible Buttons with Communist Daughter

thursday 27

An up-and-coming group of fun-loving folk deconstructionists from Spokane, Terrible Buttons makes dark and celebratory songs that bounce down the road like a ramshackle musical sideshow. Former Friends Like These front man Johnny Solomon opens the show with his groove-ilicious new band, Communist Daughter. $5. 21+. 8 p.m. Horned Hand, 507 NW Colorado.

Oregon Natural Desert Association Conference and Wild and Scenic Film Festival

thursday 20 and friday 21

How often do you think about the desert? Not enough we’re guessing. Now’s your chance to find out more about the landscape you live in. Sit next to desert experts, land managers and wilderness advocates at workshops and panels for two days of in-depth discussion on the most critical issues facing the deserts of Oregon. Conference activities will be held mostly during the day on Thursday and Friday. Check out onda.org/desertconference for more information. If you can’t get out of work, make sure to get yourself to the Wild and Scenic Film Festival starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday night. Go to see beautiful places and be inspired. Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin Ave.