Start your weekend with themed wine tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars on Friday and Saturday. Rally with fellow Duck fans at the 5th Street Public Market Alley, then cheer for the Ducks as they face the Idaho Vandals on Saturday. Round off your weekend by visiting the Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Market. What will you do this week?
August 30 & 31
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 31
Ballet Fantastique at Silvan Ridge Winery | Join Ballet Fantastique at beautiful Silvan Ridge Winery for a late summer outdoor concert in wine country, featuring live music and uplifting, site-specific choreography from the international dancers of Ballet Fantastique! Enjoy globally inspired food from Lily Belle Bistro, sip on delicious wine, and experience a one-of-a-kind performance as the sun sets behind the rolling hills. All proceeds benefit Ballet Fantastique’s arts and education programs! No door sales — tickets sales close day of event at 3pm or when sold out. Silvan Ridge Winery, balletfantastique.org/vineyard
August 31
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 27 – September 1
Emeralds Baseball | The Eugene Emeralds Minor League Baseball team will play six games against the Everett AquaSox. PK Park, milb.com/eugene
August 28
Irish Echo | 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 30
Dive-In Movie at Splash | Enjoy a special evening swim and movie event. Watch “How to Train Your Dragon” on Splash’s outdoor sun deck and come and go as you please from the pool to the movie. Bring a towel or blanket to enjoy the movie on the lawn, and purchase food and drinks from local vendors. Food and drink are available for purchase from Wildcraft Cider Works (for 21+) and Most Wanted Espresso. Doors open at 8 p.m., movie starts at 9 p.m. No registration is required. Splash! at Lively Park, willamalane.org
August 30
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. The Michigan State game will be on a Thursday. Market Alley, 5stmarket.com
August 30
The Nearly Normal Renaissance Fair Event | Step into a world of magic and adventure at this whimsical pop-up market offering an evening of live music, delicious food carts and interactive activities for all ages. There will be D&D Battle Camps, a real-life mermaid to meet, magical crafting stations and more! This event is hosted by Nearly Normal Events as a fundraiser for Alpha Farms, Oregon’s oldest intentional community. Madison 255 and Oakshire Brewing, AlphaFarmAlphaBit
August 30
The Franklin Center of The Universe End of Summer Party | Come see local cosplayers, a celebrity, and up and coming boxer Aaron Thompson who will pose for photos and autographs. There will be a hot dog cookout with drawings for prizes every hour and a classic car drive by! This end of summer party is hosted by multiVRse, a virtual reality gaming hub, and Nozu Eugene, a sneaker store specializing in vintage and collectibles. The multiVRse has a new division for digital engagement for seniors, so all ages will enjoy! Parking is limited. The Franklin Center, multivrse.games
August 30
Complicated | Friday Night Music at Silvan Ridge Winery brings live music to 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 30
Inner Limits | Listen to live music and enjoy Saginaw Vineyard’s catered dinners that vary week to week, food from the daily kitchen menu, or bring your own snacks. They have a variety of wines ranging from sweet to dry, as well as a selection of beers and sodas. Saginaw Vineyards, https://www.saginawvineyard.com/friday-night-live
August 30
Last Friday Cottage Grove Art Walk | Relish the sights throughout Cottage Grove’s historic downtown at the Cottage Grove Art Walk. Downtown Historic Cottage Grove is home to friendly, unique shops who support local art and provide light refreshments to Art Walk guests as they travel along quaint Main Street. Enjoy a beautiful evening filled with arts, crafts, music, and fun. Some of the businesses you can expect to find are The Crafty Mercantile, Opal Center, Kalapuya Books, Bookmine, Covered Bridge Brewing, and many more. Downtown Cottage Grove, cottagegroveartwalk
August 31
Ducks vs Vandals | The University of Oregon Ducks football team take on the Idaho Vandals. Autzen Stadium, goducks.com
August 31-September 1
Harvest Regatta | After a busy summer season on Fern Ridge Reservoir, sailors gather to unfurl their sails for another race before fall and winter set in. Eugene Yacht Club hosts the annual Harvest Regatta on one of the Willamette Valley’s most scenic bodies of water. Eugene Yacht Club, eugeneyachtclub.org
September 1
Bingo at Drop Bear Brewery | Join in family-friendly bingo games led by Ty Connor with prizes at Drop Bear Brewery in South Eugene. Along with great craft beer, order pizza and salads from the Brewery or Thai food from the adjacent food truck. Drop Bear Brewery, dropbearbrewery.com
September 1
The Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Market | The Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Market is a gathering of Native American and Indigenous artists and crafters from a diverse representation of Tribal Nations. The market’s mission is to provide a safe and supportive venue for the creativity of Native artisans who create authentic arts and crafts individually or with their families. Show your support and shop for authentic Native American beadwork, jewelry, graphic arts and clothing. The market is held on the first Sunday of every month and will be ongoing through December 3. Farmers Market Pavilion, naacm.org
September 2
Turning The/Into Tools | Turning The/Into Tools is a series of more than 40 assemblage art pieces created by Ralf Huber, providing the viewer with visual narratives about the horrors of child labor, past and present. The pieces on exhibit draw heavily from the time of the industrial revolution of the 19th century into the early 20th century, covering a wide array of industries and their respective role in using children as human capital. The art is on display through October 2. Springfield City Hall Art Gallery, springfield-or.gov
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
