The World Track and Field Championships return to Tracktown’s Hayward Field. See the current global athletic talent compete throughout the weekend. Off the track, the arts are blooming with opening receptions at the City Hall Gallery and Radiant Community Arts as well as the production of “I Hate Hamlet!” at the Cottage Theater. Don’t miss out on all the spectacle!
Top Events This Week:
August 6 – August 9
World Athletics U20 Championships | The World Championships return to Track Town USA to celebrate the 21st edition of the event. This experience showcases rising track and field stars from across the world. | Times Vary | Hayward Field
August 7
“Salon des Refusés-Selected Works” Opening Reception | City Hall Gallery’s newest exhibit highlights 15 artists across varying mediums. This is a free opening reception to celebrate the artists and their work. | Free | 3:30 – 5 pm | City Hall Gallery
“Greetings from Tomorrow” Opening Reception | Engaging with themes of cyberpunk, afrofuturism, biopunk, etc, this exhibit seeks to highlight varying interpretations of the future while showcasing local artists in this low-barrier art show environment. | 5:30 – 9 pm | Radiant Community Arts
August 7 – August 16
“Bye Bye Birdie” | Presented by the Non-Stop Players, this musical comedy celebrates 1950s nostalgia through the story of a small-town, teenage romance. | Times Vary | Actors Cabaret of Eugene | actorscabaret.org
August 7 – August 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 while being coached by the ghost of John Barrymore. | Times Vary | Cottage Theater | cottagetheatre.org
August 8
Florence Summer Bazaar | The second annual Summer Bazaar highlights the Pacific Northwest summer experience through handpicked vendors and local cuisine. | 10 am – 4 pm | Florence Events Center
August 8 – August 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
August 13
Maurie Jacobs Park Run | Oregon Track Club presents a 5k community race embodying the “Spirit of the Bowerman Mile.” | 6:30 pm | Maurie Jacobs Park
August 13 – August 16
Scandinavian Festival | Celebrating Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian heritage, Junction City presents a four-day festival with each day celebrating a different country. The event includes traditional foods, music, and artisanal vendors. There will be Viking craft workshops and cultural education throughout the festival. | Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 10 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 8 pm | Junction City, OR
Recurring Events:
August 6
The Golden Hour Night Market | On the first Thursday each month, the Golden Hour Night Market is a summer series that turns the Farmers Market Pavilion into a lively evening market. There will be live music, roller skating, food vendors, small businesses, and artists. | 4 pm – 8 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavilion
August 7
First Friday ArtWalk | Walk through downtown and admire Eugene’s vibrant art scene. Pick up an ArtWalk Guide and shop the pop-up Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and art venues the city has to offer. | 5:30 pm – 8 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavilion | lanearts.org
Free First Friday at the Museum | The Museum of Natural and Cultural History and The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offer free admission each first Friday of the month. Tickets for MNCH need to be reserved in advance. | Free | mnch.uoregon.edu
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
Night at the Raptor Center | Experience light refreshments and drinks while touring the center during after-hours. This summer event series allows visitors to get a close-up look at resident raptors. | Advanced registration is recommended. | 6 pm – 8 pm | Cascades Raptor Center | cascadesraptorcenter.org
August 8
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 9
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
Music to Die For | The cemetery hosts concerts during the second Sundays of the month throughout the summer. “Music to Die For” will be indoors and utilize the acoustics inside the mausoleum. This week presents Casera (South American music). | Free with Suggested Donation | 2 pm | Hope Abbey Mausoleum, Masonic Cemetery
August 11
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
