The Night Market returns to the Farmers Market. Duck Women’s Soccer team plays their opening home match of the season. Emeralds Baseball is happening at PK Park, and the world premiere of “Tennessee Wet Rub” continues at Cottage Theatre. What will you do this week?
August 15
Night Market | The Lane County Farmers Market comes to the nighttime! Dance to live music, try out some tasty local food and drinks, shop from tons of vendors, and celebrate the end of summer. Farmers Market Pavilion, eugene-or.gov
August 15
Duck Women’s Soccer | The University of Oregon women’s soccer team will play Seattle University in their opening home match of the 2024 season. Pape Field, goducks.com
August 16
Jamie Newton’s Slightly Askew | Jamie Newton has shown his art extensively in Oregon, participated in Fluxus exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally, and contributed to and created many publications, sound recordings and theater designs. Opening August 16 and running through September 28. Enjoy an opening reception and book signing August 17 from 1-3 pm. White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.com
August 16
Greg Nestler Band | Friday Night Music at Silvan Ridge Winery is back with more live music on Silvan Ridge’s outdoor stage. Also on tap are food carts and partnerships with local charities so that every concert is giving back to our community. Silvan Ridge Winery, heartoforegonwine.com
August 16
Rewind | In addition to music and food, Bennett Vineyards will have their full lineup of whites, reds, signature pinot noirs, cold hard ciders, and local beers on tap. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com
August 16 & 17
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
August 16 & 17
Levi Foster Rod and Custom Car Show | Check out a custom classic and modern car show held at a Cottage Grove car dealership. Enjoy music, raffles, and food trucks. Presented by Cottage Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Graveyard Motorz. All proceeds go to the local VA to assist with PTSD and suicide prevention. Cottage Grove Chrysler, cottagegrovecdjr.com
August 17
Veneta Celebration Run | Join a fun event that raises funds for Veneta City Parks. There are both 5K and 10K distances as well as a short, free kids dash in advance of the official start. The course is along city streets, beginning at Bolton Hill Ball Fields. Veneta, secure.getmeregistered.com
August 17
The Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
August 18
Sweet Chili Crab Boil & Wine Tasting | Join Fisherman’s Market and Thirst Club for an all you can eat Fisherman’s Market Sweet Chili Crab Boil and tasting of three wine pairings. Sweet Chili Crab Boil includes Dungeness crab legs, clams, mussels, carrots, peas, and rice noodles in a delicious sweet chili broth. Additional wine available by the glass or bottle for an extra charge. Two seating times at 5:30 and 7 pm. Oregon Wine Lab, eugenefishmarket.com
Through August 18
Emeralds Baseball | The Eugene Emeralds Minor League Baseball team will play six games against the Hillsboro Hops. PK Park, milb.com
August 18
Pilates & Brunch | Grab your girlfriends for a special outdoor Glow Pilates class in the Oakway Heritage Courtyard, followed by 15% off brunch and mimosas at Elizabeth’s. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge and Oakway Center, heartoforegonwine.com
August 21
Walk It Off with the Y | Join in the family-friendly fun with themed nights, weekly raffles, and guided and independent walks at the new Y at 600 E. 24th Ave. The event is free and is held from 5:30-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Tonight’s theme is “Neon Day.” Free. Alton Baker Park, eugeneymca.org
Through August 25
Cottage Theatre’s “Tennessee Wet Rub” | Cottage Theatre is staging the world premiere of “Tennessee Wet Rub,” a mouthwatering drama about bias, bonding, and BBQ by Kim E. Ruyle. This play is presented under the auspices of the American Association of Community Theatre 2024 NewPlayFest. Cottage Theatre, cottagetheatre.org
Through August 30
Michael Z Taylor: The Willfulness of Being – Finale | The Willfulness of Being – Finale is a majestic exhibition from revered local photographer Michael Z. Taylor. It opens July 13 at Don Dexter Gallery and is on view through August 30. Opening reception Saturday, July 13, 1–4pm, with light bites and refreshments. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
Through October 29
Sarkis Antikajian exhibit | Cheshire’s Sarkis Antikajian has recently published his memoir, “An Artist’s Odyssey, from Dream to Reality.” Many of Sarkis’s stunning works are featured in a new show, which opened June 23. Studio 7, Studioevents
