Support the Eugene Ballet with a pint or two (or tu-tu). Support the volunteer-run River Road Santa Clara Library with a pancake breakfast and book sale. Make your way to 5th Street Public Market August 23rd-25th for Market Fest. Celebrate Obon and Taiko drumming, laugh at some teacher comedy, and watch a dinner show. What will you do this week?
August 22
Pints and Pliés | Sip and support Eugene Ballet! Meet and mingle with Eugene Ballet dancers, sharing their stories of the stage and training. There will also be free giveaways, raffles, and a $2 donation to Eugene Ballet from every tasting room pint purchased all day Thursday. Get ready for an evening of tutus, two-twos, and brews! Ninkasi Van Buren Tasting Room, eugeneballet.org
August 22
Lisa Forkish | Welcome vocalist/pianist Lisa Forkish for an evening of original music rooted in jazz, indie-folk and cabaret traditions. Lisa is a queer singer/songwriter, artivist, educator and more from Eugene. Forkish will be on piano and vocals. The Jazz Station, thejazzstation.org
August 22
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott | Country and folk icon, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, performs. WOW Hall, wowhall.org
August 22
Cycle-In Cinema – “The Goonies” | Ride in and enjoy popcorn, bike crafts, and food trucks. BOB Rides will provide a bike bus to the event and bike valet will be available on-site. Presented by Shift Kidz. Farmer’s Market Pavilion, shiftcc.org
August 23
Riffle | 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 23
5th Street Public Market’s 5th Annual Market Fest | Make your way to 5th Street Public Market August 23rd-25th for Market Fest, a free community festival presented by WaFd Bank. Enjoy musicians and entertainers, locally crafted beverages, and local vendors and artists. There is fun for all ages with a kids zone, food trucks, interactive art, a car show and more! 5th Street Public Market, eugenemarketfest.com
August 23-25
Generations Theater Company Dinner Theater | Imagine a three-course dinner with live theater entertainment. That is just what Generations Theater Company is offering! Dinner will be a salad, main entrée, and dessert, each accompanied by a short one-act play full of heart and humor. Junction City Grange, theater.gen-arts.com
August 23-25
USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals | BMX riders from all over the country will descend on Eugene to participate in the USA BMX 2024 Lumberjack Nationals. Situated in the shadows of Autzen Stadium, home of the Oregon Ducks, Emerald Valley BMX has hosted its share of big BMX events dating all the way back to the mid-80s. The modernized track always makes for some incredible action. The USA BMX 2024 Lumberjack Nationals is sure to make for an action-packed weekend of racing, so come and support your local BMX racers. Emerald Valley BMX, usabmx.com
August 24
Gary and Eva | Enjoy the comfort of the 5th Street Public Market balcony with some fun music. 5th Street Public Market, garycparksmusic.com
August 24
Scott Austin | Saturday 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
August 24
Obon and Taiko Festival | Welcome to the 33rd Obon and Taiko Festival! Enjoy Japanese culture, food, crafts, and activities for all ages. This year’s festival is dedicated to the founder, Ken Nagao, with special honors to Ada Lee. Lane Events Center Performance Hall, obon-taiko-festival.com
August 24
The Teacher Show: Comedy From the Classroom | Come enjoy a great lineup of comedians, who also happen to be educators, as they share a few of their funniest lessons and experiences from the head of the class. Beer, wine, and cider are available. The Teacher Show, created and hosted by Don Gavitte, has been deemed a “solution for teacher burnout” by National Public Radio and a “must see” by Willamette Week. Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, app.arts-people.com
August 24 & 25
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 24 & 25
Car Show, Pancake Breakfast & Used Book Sale | Start the day with the Scouts pancake breakfast and enjoy the Verne Ivy Memorial Car Show. Shop thousands of used books, most for $2 and kids’ books only $1. Raffle, buy lunch from the Scouts hot dog booth. On Sunday, fill a bag with books for only $10. This event is a fundraiser for the volunteer-run River Road Santa Clara Library. Irving Grange, rrscvolunteerlibrary.org
August 24 & 25
Eugene Health and Wellness Expo | For the 7th year, the Eugene Health and Wellness Expo will be back at the Lane Events Center this August with more than 120 vendors in health and wellness including physical, financial, and spiritual health. Experience educational seminars, great food, and giveaways. Lane Events Center, laneeventscenter.org
August 25
Gary and Eva | Gary & Eva play a wide variety of music, ranging from bossa nova and jazz standards to Beatles, blues, and a bit of Motown with a few guitar instrumentals thrown in for flavor. Come out on a Sunday later afternoon to enjoy music with a glass of wine. Reservations are suggested for seating in the area where the music is happening. Iris Vineyards Wine Bar, garycparksmusic.com
August 25
The Beach Boys | The Beach Boys’ music appeals to all generations and makes it easy to catch that summer vibe. A California rock band with a heavy surfer aesthetic — one they perfected in the 1960s and still rules today. Cuthbert Amphitheater, thecuthbert.com
August 25
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 25
Inner Limits | 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 26
The Art of Possibility: Leadership & Creative Development Discourse | An evening of transformative conversation inspired by the book “The Art of Possibility.” Explore two key themes: “Giving Yourself an A”— a mindset shift that fosters deeper connections and boosts self-confidence — and “Being a Contribution,” which invites us to redefine success through meaningful impact. Engage in discussions that challenge old narratives, open new possibilities and empower your approach to life and work. Register in advance. Don Dexter Gallery, the-art-of-possibility-transformation.com
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
August 27 – September 1
Emeralds Baseball | The Eugene Emeralds Minor League Baseball team will play six games against the Everett AquaSox. PK Park, milb.com
August 28
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. Bling it on for the Closing Celebration. Free. Alton Baker Park, eugeneymca.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 September 28
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. White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.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
