This is the week of Valentine’s Day! If you celebrate, we hope you have a wonderful time, whether that is with your bestie, your family, alone, or as a couple. Whatever you do, aim for enjoyment! There are many Valentine’s-related events this week such as a charcuterie board class at Jazzy Ladies Cafe. Kids can learn to make Valentine’s treats and snacks at a cooking workshop at Erin’s Table. Ballet Fantastique presents “Pride & Prejudice: A Parisian Jazz Ballet” featuring the Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate at their downtown studio. Couples can create intertwined heart tree paintings while sipping their favorite drinks at 5th Street Market with Art with Alejandro. The Second Friday Art Walk features live music and artist receptions throughout downtown Springfield’s historic district. Head to the coast for an exclusive pop-up dining experience at the 2025 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.
February 13
Boards and Besties | Join Jazzy Ladies Cafe for a fun and delicious Valentine’s (Galentine’s) Day experience where you’ll learn the art of creating an amazing charcuterie board! During this hands-on class, you’ll discover tips and techniques for assembling a beautiful and balanced board, perfect for any occasion. The best part? You get to take home your masterpiece to enjoy later! Your ticket includes a delightful champagne cocktail to sip on while you craft your charcuterie. Jazzy Ladies Cafe, jazzyladiescafe.com
February 13
Mhondoro | Mhondoro is a band which melds Zimbabwean tradition and American jazz. It is a 5 person cooperative in which every member has full artistic agency in the project. Mhondoro has released their first album, “Heatwave,” in 2021 and their second release, titled “Ngatibatanei / Let Us Unite!” in 2024. For this performance they bring a sizzling new set, percussion, singing, and even some bass clarinet. The Jazz Station, thejazzstation.org
February 13
Taichi Conducts Brahms – Eugene Symphony | Clayton Stephenson, “a remarkable virtuoso and master storyteller” (Gramophone) takes the Fifth Piano Concerto of Beethoven, a piece both heroic and tragic. Framing the program are Hannah Kendall’s The Spark Catchers — inspired by a poem of the same name about women match makers in the 1880s — and Brahms’ rich, autumnal, noble, and heart-wrenching Fourth Symphony. Hult Center, eugenesymphony.org
February 12
Kids Cooking Class | Brush up on your culinary skills with this Valentine’s Day themed workshop. Hosted by Erin’s Table, this event is for kids to learn how to cook and make Valentine’s Day treats and snacks. Kids will get their chance to experiment with a variety of different baked goods and techniques. Erin’s Table, basic-cooking-for-teens-tickets
February 13-16
Pride & Prejudice: A Parisian Jazz Ballet | For Valentine’s Day weekend join the international artists of Ballet Fantastique for a delicious venture into Jane Austen’s classic romance! Created by choreographer-producers Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager. BFan’s playful, effervescent original ballet, where Jane Austen meets Roaring ‘20s Paris. Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate will be playing period French jazz and new works. Ballet Fantastique, balletfantastique.org
February 14
Paint & Sip | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic “Heart Tree” couple’s paint & sip at 5th Street Market by Art with Alejandro. Create a unique intertwined heart tree painting on two canvases, with step-by-step guidance from our instructor. No experience needed and all materials provided. Bring your favorite drinks and your loved one for a fun, creative evening. Reserve your spot today! 5th Street Market by Art with Alejandro, artwithalejandro.com
February 14
Springfield Second Friday Art Walk | Tour downtown Springfield to see this month’s curated art exhibits. Participating businesses and storefronts in the historic district along Main Street and on nearby blocks will host live music and artist receptions. This self-guided tour is hosted by Emerald Art Center, a destination of local art exhibits and cultural displays. Visit them for tour directions (and to see their Simpsons exhibit). Downtown Springfield, https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/second-friday
February 14-16
Florence Glass Float Hunt & Chowder Trail | Make your way to Florence for this exciting three-day weekend on the Oregon Coast! Search for and enter to win hidden glass floats around town, enjoy a stroll through Old Town and sample wines from Oregon’s finest wineries. On Sunday be your own judge and let the Florence Chamber know what your favorite chowder is from the dozen different samples available throughout Bay Street. Florence, florencechamber.com
February 14-16
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on the University of Toledo, PK Park, goducks.com
February 14 & 15
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
February 17
May Erlewine | May Erlewine returns to Tsunami Books after a sold-out, highly acclaimed performance in January 2023. Known for her soulful, emotionally engaging songs, May combines folk, Americana, country swing, and pop influences to create deeply powerful music. With a rich history as a passionate songwriter and performer, her songs reflect wisdom, joy, and sorrow, connecting with audiences on a profound level. Tsunami Books, tsunamibooks.org
February 19
Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger | Bruce and Darol will be performing at The Shedd’s Jaqua Concert Hall as part of their tour in support of their new project, Lockdown Breakdown (2024). As Molsky shares, “Playing with my old pal Darol Anger is like musically coming home and taking a trip to Mars at the same time, and it doesn’t happen often enough.” The Shedd, theshedd.org
February 19
SpringFilm: “I, Tonya” | Join Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the Award-Winning dark comedy “I, Tonya” at the Wildish Community Theater. “I, Tonya” tells the story of Tonya Harding, an aspiring ice skater from a working-class background in Portland, Oregon, whose rise to fame is marred by a shocking conspiracy to sabotage a rival skater. Caught in the chaos, she becomes entangled in one of the most bizarre scandals in U.S. sports history. Presented as a mix of docudrama and comedy, the film delves into this unforgettable chapter of her life. Wildish Community Theater, wildishtheater.com
February 20-23
The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival | Head to the coast for an exclusive pop-up dining experience at the 2025 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is held in an outdoor tented venue located near Rogue Ales & Spirits at the Port of Newport and attracts a large audience of visitors; over 25,000 to Newport from all over the Pacific NW and beyond. newportchamber.org
Through February 23
Cottage Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” | Prepare yourself for the decadence of pre-Revolutionary France! Former lovers-turned-rivals, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont, are engaged in a cat and mouse game where innocent hearts and reputations are on the line. This dramatization of the 1782 novel by Choderlos de Laclos is best known to modern audiences through the movie “Dangerous Liaisons.” As the two aristocrats plot to manipulate others for their own amusement, their tangled web of debauchery spirals out of control and unexpected consequences ensue. A timeless exploration of power, lust, and the fragility of human emotion, “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” will envelop you in a tantalizing depiction of betrayal and desire. Directed by Jesse Merz. This play contains mature themes. Cottage Theatre, cottagetheatre.org
Through March 29
Selected Paintings from the Estate of Mark Clarke | Karin Clarke Gallery’s new exhibit, Selected Paintings from the Estate of Mark Clarke, draws attention to his wide artistic range by showcasing three different categories of works: a splendid selection of the Oregon landscapes for which he became so well-known, several figurative pieces such as faces and farmers market scenes, and a series of abstract, experimental pieces highlighting his gift for composition. Three striking new metal sculptures by guest artist Jud Turner make a delightful addition to the show. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
