This week’s events kick off with a presentation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” at the Hult Center and The Honey Whiskey Trio returning to The Shedd. Don’t miss the Rally in the Ally celebration before the Maryland Terrapins game, where the UO cheerleaders and pep band will energize the crowd at Fifth Street Public Market. Then watch the game on Saturday, of course. Very Little Theatre is presenting the touching memory play “Side Man.” Explore downtown Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk, and visit Florence for the quirky Annual Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration this weekend. What will you do?
November 7
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” | Experience the epic saga of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” like never before with a live orchestral performance of its iconic soundtrack synchronized with a full-screen recap of the animated series. Witness the fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions as taiko drums and erhus blend seamlessly with violins and clarinets. Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman brings new life to the beloved score in collaboration with the show’s original editor and creators, offering fans an immersive journey into the captivating world of Aang and his quest to save the world. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 7
Harvest Dinner with Chef Gabe | Join Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge for an incredible evening of food and wine celebrating the 2024 harvest season and their new Fall menu. Chef Gabe will prepare an eclectic Mediterranean six-course meal showcasing the best fall flavors of the Northwest and paired with six wines from Silvan Ridge and Elizabeth Chambers Cellar. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
November 8
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
November 8
Rally in the Ally | Calling all Duck fans! Rally before the Terrapins game! The evening before the Saturday University of Oregon football home games, flock with other fans at the 5th Street Public Market Alley. The university’s cheerleaders and pep band will help energize the crowd. There will also be vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO highlights, and beer courtesy of Steelhead Brewery. Other Rally’s take place on 11/3 and 11/10. Fifth Street Public Market, 5stmarket.com
November 8-24
“Side Man” | Travel back in time with this touching memory play, seen through the eyes of Clifford, the son of a jazz trumpet player and a young immigrant. As he narrates the story of his broken family, we follow his journey towards understanding and forgiveness. Very Little Theatre, thevlt.com
November 8
Honey Whiskey Trio | Courtney Gasque Politano, Ann Louise Jeffries Thais, and Christina Wilson return to Jaqua Concert Hall once again to share their extraordinary spirit and art onstage, in workshops, and as leaders of The Shedd’s annual Vocal Arts Festival. They arrive this year on the heels of the release of their new CD, Honey Whiskey Trio: Live At McCabe’s. The Shedd, theshedd.org
November 8 & 9
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
November 8 & 9
Rocky Horror Picture Show | This classic story of a young couple in love and the wild misadventures they find themselves in is a hilarious ride that audiences won’t forget. For mature audiences only. Opal Center for Arts and Education, opalcentercg.org
November 8 & 9
Bob Keefer Holiday Marketplace | Enjoy this one-stop holiday shopping experience to make your holiday gift search easy and fun. Have lunch and enjoy live entertainment while you browse unique vintage treasures, handcrafted holiday gems, and delectable culinary delights from community artisans and vendors. Bob Keefer Center, willamalane.org
November 9
Ducks Football | The University of Oregon Ducks football team take on Maryland Terrapins. Autzen Stadium, goducks.com
November 9
Springfield Second 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). Downtown Springfield, emeraldartcenter.org
November 9
Landscape Expressions | The body of work exhibited in Ron Bunch’s Paper and Paint – Collage Landscape Expressions is a captivating collection of landscapes. It is interpreted through painted rice paper and archival tissue collaged onto board. Ron showcases his artistic process, which unfolds like magic through the conceptualization of forms, painting, tearing, and reassembling materials. Ron’s art will be on view from November 9 to December 21. Join the artist for an opening reception on November 9, 1-4 pm, with light bites and refreshments served. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
November 9
Tae & The Neighborly | This Wisconsin based soul-pop R&B group, consisting of neighbors, found a way to produce good rhythms. All 10×10 events are $10. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 9
Down To Earth’s Annual Holiday Open House | Indulge in cookies and cider as you shop, exciting demonstrations, win fantastic prizes, including a basket of kitchen tools and Down To Earth gift cards. Plus, take advantage of storewide sales Down To Earth Home, Garden & Gift, downtoeartheugene.com
November 9
Lane County Farmers Market | Every Saturday, shop from local farmers and food artisans selling vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods, flowers, meat, seafood, drinks, and more. All foods sold at the Lane County Farmers Market are either grown by Oregon farmers or made in Oregon with a portion of locally grown ingredients. Parking is available on-street and at nearby parking garages. Farmers Market Pavilion, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
November 9
Parents’ Night Out – Kids’ Night In | It’s the perfect opportunity for your kids to have fun in a safe and supervised environment while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourselves. Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at our Kids Night In! Drop off your youth at the Y, where they’ll enjoy exciting gym games like dodgeball and gaga ball, take a swim in the pool, and get creative with arts and crafts including painting, friendship bracelet making, and face painting. The Y, eugeneymca.org
November 9 & 10
Fall Fest – All Things Oregon | Visit the coast for Fall Fest – All Things Oregon. This two-day celebration of local artistry, food and adventure is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in everything Oregon has to offer. Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center, driftwoodshores.com
November 10
The 54th Annual Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration | Commemorate the 1970 event where a beached sperm whale was blown up with dynamite, causing a mess and setting a lesson to not do so again. Very special guest Paul Linnman will be in attendance for a meet and greet, toast and autographs. Linnman made the Exploding Whale world-famous by standing in front of the explosion as he reported on the event, making for an infamous video. For this quirky holiday, add to the art installation at the memorial and give a toast to the whale at 3:45 pm. Visit the Exploding Whale exhibit, featuring the actual whale bones at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum from noon – 4 p.m. All are encouraged to bring small offerings and mementos to place at the artful altar to the whale at Homegrown and “whaley fun” costumes are encouraged. Florence, ILoveFlorence97439.com
November 10
Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market | Here, visitors will find diverse and special items provided by an array of local vendors. As Eugene’s largest and longest running flea market, the Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market boasts a continuously fresh mix of vendors, shoppers, and unique wares for sale. Lane County Fairgrounds, piccadillyflea.com
November 10, 16, 19, 24, 25, & 30
TGRRLZ ROCK | GRRLZ ROCK is a month-long celebration of women in the arts. There will be concerts, an art gallery showcase, prizes, and an online auction. Highlights include the kick off concert with fun activities at Whirled Pies on November 2 at 3 p., a double show featuring tons of talented musicians at Axe & Fiddle in Cottage Grove on November 16 at 4 pm., and a main stage performance at the MEPAA Music and Art Center on November 26 at 6 pm. Various locations, facebook.com/events
November 11
Florence Veterans Parade | The Florence Veterans Parade is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. Come together to honor their sacrifice and dedication. The 2024 Grand Marshals are Wendy Farley-Campbell, USN and Wayne Sharpe, USMC. The parade route is down Bay Street, starting at the Florence Christian Church and concluding at First St and Nopal St. Parade music will be broadcast on the radio KCST 106.9 or KXCR 90.7. The Oregon Coast Military Museum will be open 10 am – 5 pm. Florence, florenceveteransparade.org
November 12
KT Tunstall & Shawn Colvin | Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On. The following spring, Colvin took home the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, establishing herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. KT Tunstall, burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope – which spawned global hits. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 12 & 13
Manual Cinema: Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster | Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just… isn’t. Then Leonardo finds Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the world. Will Leonardo finally get to scare the tuna salad out of someone? Or will it be the start of an unlikely friendship? Hult Center, hultcenter.org
