Now that it’s autumn, the Eugene area comes alive with seasonal festivities, including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and harvest-themed activities at local farms like Johnson Farms, Thistledown Farm, and Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm. Anyone can enjoy these nice October days we’ve been having and participate in the various walking events during Walktober. What will you do this week?
October 10
Cortége | Fans of cinematic, instrumental music such as Enio Morricone won’t want to miss Texas-based Cortége, touring in support of their latest release titled “Under The Endless Sky.” Tolling bells, deep twangy guitar, Spanish trumpets, and more create a mood. Mime Tribes and Minor Mirage supporting. John Henry’s, johnhenrysbar.com
October 10
Screening of “All That Breathes” | Nadeem Shehzad will be traveling from New Delhi to Eugene for a special film screening of the Oscar-nominated, Sundance-winning documentary “All That Breathes,” a three-way collaboration between Cascades Raptor Center, the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and Wildlife Rescue/Raptor Rescue and Research. The screening will raise funds to support wildlife on a local, national, and international scale. Stick around for a Q & A with Nadeem to learn all about their fight to protect Indian raptors against all odds. Seating is limited, and admission is free with a donation strongly encouraged. Wildish Theater, cascadesraptorcenter.org
October 10 & 11
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
October 11
Downtown Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walk | Tour downtown Springfield to see this month’s curated art exhibits. Participating businesses and storefronts in the historic district along Main Street and on nearby blocks will host live music and artist receptions. This self-guided tour is hosted by Emerald Art Center, a destination of local art exhibits and cultural displays. Visit them for tour directions (and to see their Simpsons exhibit). The stops along the tour are updated each month on their website. Downtown Springfield, emeraldartcenter.org
October 11
Olem Alves | Friday nights at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge means great live music and a perfect dinner night out with friends, family, or a special date! Explore the complete lineup of gifted musicians on the Lounge’s online calendar. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
October 11
Rally in the Alley | Calling all Duck fans! The evening before the Saturday University of Oregon football home games, flock with other fans at the 5th Street Public Market Alley. There will also be vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO highlights and craft beverages available. Market Alley, 5stmarket.com
October 11-13
Flynn Creek Circus | When you enter the classic red and white big top, you are immediately steeped in nostalgia and charm. “The Heavy Lift” is an original, comic, film noir circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists, and variety entertainers. The private detective and his savvy assistant, Patsy, take on a mysterious case that leads them down a delightfully strange path. Bring the family or grab some friends for our outrageous “adults only” version. This show is sure to be the memory making event of the summer. Beer, wine and light concession are available for purchase. Bohemian Park in Cottage Grove, flynncreekcircus.ticketspice.com
Through October 12
The Rocky Horror Show Cabaret | Let’s do the time warp again! A film and stage favorite translated to dinner/theater by Actors Cabaret. Get your tickets to see the greatest cult musical of all time. If you’ve seen it, you need to see it again. If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for the campiest, goofiest, good time in a long time! Don’t dream it, be it, and give yourself over to absolute pleasure! Fish out those fishnet stockings and step into the best show in town…The Rocky Horror Show! Dinner and brunch will be served 90 minutes before curtain time. Actors Cabaret of Eugene, actorscabaret.org
October 12
Circles in the Sand | Join Team Circles as they make their way to Florence to kick start the 2024 Circles in the Sand drawing with Sand Master Park. This family-friendly labyrinth walk takes place each October on Florence’s Heceta Beach. Watch the design unfold as the Circles in the Sand team rakes the labyrinth into the sand. Team Circles will be creating a sandy path surrounded by intricate designs and artwork. The draw will begin at 3 pm, and the public walkthrough will start at 5 pm. Driftwood Shores Resort, Florence, florencechamber.com
October 12
Ducks vs Buckeyes| The University of Oregon Ducks football team take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Autzen Stadium, goducks.com
October 12
Ballet Fantastique’s “Murder at the Ballet” | Enjoy the world premiere of “Murder at the Ballet,” the world’s first interactive murder mystery ballet! Set in London, 1888 with international-award-winning film, television, and game composer Juan Luquí in his first-ever ballet score. Hult Center, balletfantastique.org
October 12 & 13
Prokofiev | Michael Anderson and microphilharmonic open their 2024-25 season with an evening of music of Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953): Overture on Hebrew Themes Op. 34 (1919), Quintet in G minor Op. 39 (1924) and Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 (Classical Symphony). The Shedd, theshedd.org
Through October 19
Rick Bartow: Crow’s Fear | Karin Clarke Gallery presents Rick Bartow: Crow’s Fear, a richly diverse selection of works from the Bartow Trust Collection. Included are large pastels, hand-colored lithographs, and small drawings, while Bartow’s characteristic bird imagery (crows, hawks, owls, eagles) features prominently in monotypes, mixed media works on handmade Japanese paper, and some of the finest drypoint prints still available. The pieces, created between 1991 and 2015, have been freshly framed for this exhibit. Together, they provide a highly representative cross-section of Bartow’s works and of his powerful mark-making, reaffirming his stature as one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
Through October 27
“Something Rotten” | A hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway, “Something Rotten” has been hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.” Cottage Theatre, cottagetheatre.org
Through October 27
Apple Daze | Have a blast at Detering Orchards, where all your favorite fall activities are: U-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, cow train rides, a corn maze, tractor rides, apple blaster and corn cannon, and mechanical bull rides. They’ll also have craft beer and cider, as well as homemade caramel apples and pies. U-Pick for fruits and vegetables will be available daily from 9 am – 4 pm. Detering Orchards, deteringorchards.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
Through October 30
A&M Family Farms Pumpkin Patch | Pick your own pumpkins and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, shop for local produce, pasture-raised meats, and delicious baked goods. Bring the kids along to feed the goats and capture some memorable Halloween photos! If you’re interested in professional photography sessions, please call ahead to schedule an appointment. A&M Family Farms, amfamfarms.com/pumpkins
Through October 31
Harvest Days & Corn Maze | Celebrate the harvest season with a unique fall experience on a family farm. Say hi to the resident goats Teeny and Tiny, explore the corn mazes, and pick a pumpkin from the field. There is a full-service espresso bar, pumpkins, gourds, squash, u-pick sunflowers and sweet corn for purchase as well as unique gift items. The daytime, family-friendly corn maze includes the Clue-like game of “Who Kidnapped Farmer Brown?” Or take it up a notch with the night time corn maze, Friday and Saturday evenings only. Tickets are required for the mazes. Hayride tractor farm tours are offered on the weekends for $2 each. Boots for mud are recommended. Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, northernlightschristmastreefarm.com
Through October 31
“Walt’s Wild Wagon Ride” & Pumpkin Patch at Johnson Farms | It’s that time of year again when the leaves change colors, the air turns crisp and pumpkins are ripe for the picking. Johnson Farms has wagon hayrides, a U-pick pumpkin patch, pumpkin slingshots, apple cider and other fall treats, and ample room for exploring and photo opportunities. Johnson Farms, johnsonfarmseugene.com
Through October 31
Coburg Scarecrow Festival | While driving through Coburg, enjoy spotting the town’s display of harvest scarecrows. Visit the scarecrows at local businesses and take photos with them! The exhibit will kick off with a Harvest Festival on October 4 at Mill Street Square. There will also be a Pumpkin 5K on October 26. Coburg, coburgmainstreet.com
Through October 31
Walktober | Do you like walking for fun, exercise, or errands? Or wish you had more reasons to walk? Mark your calendar for Walktober – The entire month is filled with events to get you motivated to explore Lane County. Enjoy over 35 walks and tours including art walks, nature walks, historical walks, walk challenges, and more. wewalklane.org
Through October 31
Thi Nguyen – “Love Cats” | Inspired by cats and The Cure, these paintings tell stories, some heartfelt, others funny, all are loved and show the different personalities of cats and their relationships with people. Content for these images derive from personal experience and photos shared by friends and art enthusiasts. New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
Through November 3
Thistledown Farm Pumpkin Patch | Enjoy the magic of autumn with wagon rides, Halloween decorations, and a variety of pumpkins and fall produce. Don’t miss the famous Apple Cider Donuts on weekends, and check out the collection of fall nursery plants to brighten your pots for winter. For a family-friendly outing, hop on a tractor-drawn or horse-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, with rides on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for $5 per person. No reservations are required but please note that wagon rides are not available Monday through Thursday, and the pumpkin patch is accessible only via wagon rides. Thistledown Farm, thistledownfarm.net
Through February 2
Calvin and Hobbes | Selections of original art and strips of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, 1985-1995. All original art is from the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, jsma.uoregon.edu
