Top Events This Week:
August 20 – 22
“Beyond the Sea” Oregon Festival of American Music Crosscurrents & Convergences | The 35th annual Oregon Festival of American Music will showcase an array of concerts centering on the interconnectivity of how other cultures of music have impacted North American tradition. | Times Vary | John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts | theshedd.org/divp/series.aspx
August 20 – 23
Beergarden Annual Mule Fest | This four-day event showcases specialty cocktails and ginger-forward drafts in celebration of the popular Moscow Mule cocktail. There will be live music all four nights and a visit from Wild Roots Vodka on Thursday. | 11:30 am – 10 pm | Beergarden | beergardenme.com
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Vancouver Canadians Baseball | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
August 21- 22
Oregon Aloha Festival | Celebrating its 5th year, the Annual Oregon Aloha Festival will feature music, island-inspired cuisine, artisan goods, and more. This is a family friendly event. | 3 – 9 pm | Alton Baker Park
August 21 – 23
“I Hate Hamlet!” at the Cottage Theater | This fast-paced comedy explores the story of an actor trying to play the titular Shakespearean character Hamlet all while being coached by the ghost of John Barrymore. | Times Vary | Cottage Theater | cottagetheatre.org
Western Oregon Family Heritage Fair | This family friendly fair includes live music, magic shows, vendors, food, livestock and barn competitions, educational exhibits, and more. There are plenty of activities to participate in, such as the Horseshoe Competition and the Veggie & Fruit Dress-Up Contest. | Times Vary | westernoregonexpo.com
August 22 – 23
Shakespeare in the Park: “The Winter’s Tale” | Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” This is a family friendly event. | Weekly Saturdays and Sundays 6 – 8:15 pm | Amazon Community Center’s Outdoor South Lawn Amphitheater and Park
Recurring Events:
August 21
LTD Performances at the Plaza | Join LTD’s summer concert series. There is live music and treats for this family-friendly event. | Free | 2 pm – 5 pm | LTD Eugene Station
Star Party | Eugene Astronomical Society presents a summer star party to view star clusters, nebulae, and other celestial wonders. There will be telescopes and experts to help guide visitors during the event. | Free | 8:15 pm – 11:15 pm | Emerald Park
August 22
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 with an assortment of 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
August 23
Springfield Sunday Market | Every Sunday, find local farmers, food producers, artisans, and community organizations at the new Springfield Sunday Market. Support the Springfield community by shopping locally to sustain regional agriculture and small businesses. From now through October. | 9 am – 2pm | Library Parking Lot at Springfield City Hall | springfield-or.gov/springfield-farmers-market-opens-june-7
Whiteaker Community Market | Open every Sunday, the Whiteaker Community Market is a neighborhood farmer and arts market showcasing the community of the Whiteaker area. | 10 am – 3 pm | Scobert Park | whiteakercommunitymarket.com
August 25
Lane County’s Tuesday 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
