This week, we celebrate Labor Day, and there are still a lot of summer activities happening. Wineries will be hosting a lot of activities and music over this three-day weekend, so check the schedule of your favorite to find out what they have going on. The Eugene Emeralds are playing nightly games through September 3. Outdoor concerts on the plaza at the Hult Center are still going on, this week with singer/songwriter Jessica Fichot. This Friday is the First Friday Art Walk, so gear up for that and also head to New Zone and Karin Clarke Gallery for artist receptions. Keep shopping at the Saturday Market while the weather is still nice, and get your tickets for Ballet Fantastique’s performance at beautiful Silvan Ridge Winery for a late summer outdoor concert in wine country.
August 31
Eugene Emeralds | Through September 3, the Eugene Emeralds Minor League Baseball team will play six games against the Tri-City Dust Devils. PK Park, milb.com/eugene
August 31
Jessica Fichot | Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, singer/songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating program of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk. Outside at the Hult Plaza near the 7th Street entrance, hultcenter.org
September 1
Joanne Broh | Cruise on out and enjoy the evening. Joanne Broh and her Band featuring Garry Meziere will be rocking the tasting room from 5 – 8pm. They’ll be on the deck of the house adjacent to the tasting room, with you on the lawn. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com
September 1
Zone 4 All | Eugene & Lane County’s incredible creativity is on display again at the New Zone Gallery during the month of September in its bi-annual ZONE 4 ALL. This non-juried open show showcases the breadth of our local art scene: more than 200 artists will fill the gallery with most eclectic work, from traditional to experimental and from paintings to 3D and assemblage – and everything in between. Expect a feast for the eyes! New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
September 1
Eugene Biennial Award Winners: One Year Later | Karin Clarke Gallery is pleased to present a group show, providing the winners of last year’s Eugene Biennial an opportunity to exhibit more of their recent work. The show runs through October 14, with a September 1 reception. Meet the artists during receptions at the September and October First Friday Artworks. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
September 1
First Friday Art Walk | Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the September 1st First Friday ArtWalk! Pick up your ArtWalk guide at Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave.), enjoy dance and musical performances at the Fiesta Cultural at the First Friday ArtWalk event, and then take a self-guided tour of the galleries and art venues. Downtown Eugene, lanearts.org
September 1 & 2
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
September 2
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
September 2
Ballet in the Vineyard | 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 artists of Ballet Fantastique! Silvan Ridge Winery, heartoforegonwine.com
September 3
Jen Sennett and Cooper Morris | Jen Sennett and Cooper Morris return to the tasting room for an afternoon of music. This duo puts on an awesome show, and Kento’s Food Truck is coming out to add some great food to the lineup. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com/new-events-entry/2023/09/03/jenandcooper
September 4
Skip Jones | Coming to you by way of Eugene, Oregon, the best of the best: the radio hits of the British Invasion years, with some of Eugene’s most soulful players, led by Skip Jones. The band will be on the deck, and you’ll be on the lawn. You’re welcome to bring your own chairs and popups if you want to pick your own spot. Bennett Vineyards, bennettvineyardsor.com
