This weekend is the 2025 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival! Check out the latest and greatest construction products at the 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference at Lane Events Center. Join beergarden for the 9th annual Bacon, Bluegrass & Boneyard Beer Festival. The Oregon Ducks baseball team plays against Rhode Island at PK Park. It’s also your last chance to see Cottage Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” a tale of decadence and rivalry in pre-Revolutionary France. What will you do?
February 20-23
Bacon, Bluegrass & Boneyard Beer Festival | Join beergarden for the 9th annual Bacon, Bluegrass & Boneyard Beer Festival! Over four days, enjoy bacon-inspired dishes from local food trucks, live bluegrass music, and a full lineup of Boneyard beers, including a special Boneyard and beergarden collaboration. This year’s event promises to be the best yet, with incredible bacon dishes at every food cart, live entertainment, and delicious brews to enjoy. beergardenme.com
February 20
Play: Records By Dj Food Stamp | Every Thursday night in Play’s 21 & over cocktail lounge the turn tables will be rocking with a rotating cast of talented DJs. playeugene.com
February 20 & 22
Local Ocean Seafood’s Pop-up Restaurant “Crab & Vine” | There will be an exclusive pop-up dining experience at the 2025 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, where Dungeness crab takes center stage in a multi-course tasting menu. Enjoy the finest flavors of the Oregon coast in this indulgent, crab-inspired feast, paired with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. newportchamber.org
February 20-23
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival | The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival returns to the beautiful Oregon Coast February 20-23, 2025. Wine and seafood enthusiasts have flocked to Newport for 48 years to enjoy the bounty of Oregon’s coast seafood and premier wineries. The annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is “The Original and Still the Best!” produced by the Newport Chamber of Commerce and presented by Chinook Winds Casino Resort. newportchamber.org
February 20-22
Oregon Logging Conference | The latest and greatest products of the logging, construction, and heavy equipment industries will be on display at the 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference at Lane Events Center. oregonloggingconference.com
February 21
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on Rhode Island, PK Park, goducks.com
February 21 – March 2
25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | A hilarious musical tribute to spelling bees. Fri Sat and Sun Feb 21st to Mar 2nd at Pegasus Playhouse. Adults, $25; Students $17. Friday & Saturday, 7pm; Sunday 6pm. pegasusplayhouse.com
February 22-23
Eugene Ballet: Carmen, with Orchestra Next | Intense, forbidden love leads to jealousy and betrayal in sizzling drama that is sure to ignite the audience’s passion at Silva Concert Hall. George Bizet’s iconic score, played live by Orchestra Next, adds to the romantic, thrilling story of Toni Pimble’s Carmen, a globally celebrated masterpiece. Can Carmen use her sensuality and wit to seduce and manipulate all who cross her path? Experience this fiery love story live to find out. (recommended for ages 12+) hultcenter.org
February 23
Oregon Women’s Basketball | Watch as the Oregon Duck’s women’s basketball takes on Rutgers at Matthew Knight Arena on Sunday at 2pm. goducks.com
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
February 24-28
PublicHouse Inaugural Truffle Week | Truffles are a sought-after ingredient for chefs, and the chefs at PublicHouse have requested an event that is truffle-centric. This is the VERY REASON why the folks at PublicHouse have decided to make it a celebration! Truffles are a versatile ingredient that can be used in many ways, including: Truffle cheese and charcuterie plates, Truffle bread, Truffle butter, Truffle-inspired dishes, and even Truffle stouts. Events are all-ages and free for anyone to join. publichousehub.com
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
