Step outside this weekend as fishing season gets underway and the breeze continues to bring in temperate Spring air. Catch the University Spring Game, baseball with the Emeralds, or even make a stop at the McKenzie River Boat Festival. April is in its final week, wrapping up theatrical releases, Earth Day events, and National Dance Week workshops as we lead into the season of outdoor frivolity.
Now – May 3
Radium Girls by University Theater | Telling the true story of women in dial-painting factories during the 1920s, this play centers around corporate greed and scientific ethics. Playing through May 3. | 7:30 pm | Miller Theatre Complex – Hope Theatre | ticket.uoregon.edu
Now – May 17
Little Women presented by the Actors Cabaret of Eugene | See Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel come to life on stage in this musical production. | Fridays through Sundays | Actors Cabaret and Annex | actorscabaret.org
April 23
Majestic Horizons Eugene Symphony | With music by Handel, Böhme, and Schumann, this evening musically showcases the grandeur and triumphant beauty of the natural world. | 7:30 pm – 10 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
April 23 – April 26
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | The beloved tulip festival returns with vibrant fields, wine tasting, hot air balloons, and family-friendly activities. FINAL WEEKEND. | 9 am – 6 pm | Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn | woodenshoe.com
Cabaret at the Cottage Theatre | Willkommen to the sultry world of Cabaret. Set in 1931 Berlin, this jazzy and provocative musical showcases entertainment’s escapism amidst the rising political tensions of Third Reich Germany. FINAL WEEKEND. | 7:30 pm Thursday – Saturday & 2:30 pm Sunday | Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove | cottagetheatre.org
Free Live Music at Territorial Vineyards | Converted coffee warehouse, Territorial Vineyards is hosting live music throughout the month every Thursday through Saturday. This final weekend features Southtowne Saints (23), Concrete Delta Band (24), Harlan Rivers Group (25), and Steve Arriola and the Willin Three (26). | 6 pm- 9 pm | Territorial Vineyards Eugene | territorialvineyards.com
Earth Day at Beergarden | To celebrate Mother Earth, Beergarden is hosting a lineup of events throughout the weekend. | Thursday, April 23: Live on the Patio with Nicole Hummel & Gabe Schliffer Duo at 7 pm | Friday, April 24: Alchemy Cider on-site from 6 pm – 8pm and Live on the Patio with Ramblin’ Robert & McKenzie Drifters at 7:30 pm | Saturday, April 25: Plant Exchange at 1 pm and Live on the Patio with Belltower & Left on Tenth at 6 pm | Sunday, April 26: Paint N Sip with Sierra from 12 pm – 2 pm and Adoption Event with Lucky Paws from 1 pm – 4 pm | Beergarden | beergardenme.com
April 24 – April 25
Vocal Arts Festival | The Shedd Community Music School presents the 2026 Vocal Arts Festival hosted by the Honey Whiskey Trio. This is a multi-day festival with educational programs and community workshops that accumulate in a showcase performance with the Honey Whiskey Trio. | School Program 10:15 am Friday | Concerts 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday | The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts | theshedd.org
April 24 – April 26
Screamfest’s “Halfway to Halloween” | Celebrate the halfway mark until Halloween with these special event screenings of horror movies and short films. One weekend ONLY. | Varying movie times throughout the weekend. | Eugene Art House | eugenearthouse.com
April 24
Cottage Grove Artwalk | Walk through downtown Historic Grove for a showcase of local art with light refreshments provided. The Cottage Grove Artwalk is celebrating over 10 years of highlighting the creativity of its community. | 6 pm – 8 pm | The Axe and Fiddle, Cottage Grove
Billy Gardell: The Less is More Tour | From CBS series Bob Hearts Abishola, Gardell is a seasoned stand-up comedian who brings a grounded, relatable perspective in his comedy routines. | 7 pm | hultcenter.org
April 25
Lane County’s Farmers Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
Eugene Saturday Market | Coinciding with the Lane County Farmers Market, the Saturday Market showcases over 250 local artisans selling handcrafted goods, along with food and music. Celebrating its 57th season, it is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | eugenesaturdaymarket.org
McKenzie River Boat Festival | To celebrate the opening day of the fishing season, McKenzie River is hosting a boat parade, fly-fishing demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet local river guides. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Eagle Rock Lodge | oregonsboat.org
Lane County Master Gardener Plant Sale | This annual sale will offer vegetable & herb starts, hanging baskets, native plants, aquatic plants, and more. All proceeds will go toward the Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA). | Free | 10 am – 2 pm | East Expo Halls, Lane County Event Center | laneeventscenter.org
UO Ducks Spring Football Game | The University of Oregon Ducks presents their Spring Game scrimmage. | 1 pm | Autzen Stadium | goducks.com
Ronstadt Revival featuring Shannon Rae | The Ronstadt Revival band presents a Linda Ronstadt tribute concert showcasing her wide career from her start with The Stone Poneys in 1967 through her New Wave album, Mad Love, from 1980. | 7:30 pm | The Hult Center | hultcenter.org
Jonathan Van Ness “Hot & Healed” | Author, podcaster, comedian, and hairstylist, Jonathan Van Ness brings their unfiltered comedy for a show of joy and wild entertainment. | 8 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
April 27
Chamber Music Amici’s Memoir | Featuring Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet and Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 1, this concert reflects themes of memory and legacy. | 7:30 pm | Wildish Community Theater | wildishtheater.com
April 29 – April 30
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Spokane Indians | 11:05 am Wednesday & 6:35 pm Thursday | PK Park | milb.com
