Lynda Duffy and Guss Russell provide the perfect musical backdrop for a dinner night out at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge. Joy Regime brings their unique blend of vocal melodies and catchy keyboard riffs to Drop Bear Brewery. Sundance Wine Cellars hosts themed tastings highlighting various wine regions, featuring Oregon’s largest wine selection, every Friday and Saturday. A live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score as Harry Potter’s fourth adventure “The Goblet of Fire” unfolds on stage at the Hult Center. What will you do?
January 17 – February 2
Pegasus Playhouse’s “Arsenic and Old Lace” | This twisted tale of family secrets, murderous aunts, and a bewildered nephew will leave audiences both laughing and on the edge of their seats. Pegasus Playhouse, pegasusplayhouse.com
January 16
Shook Twins | The dynamic duo of identical twin sisters Katelyn and Laurie Shook have been captivating audiences with their dreamy folk sound since 2007. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
January 17
“Space, Hope, and Charity” | Screen the documentary and explore the inspiring story of UO alumna Charity Woodrum. As the first in her family to graduate high school, Charity dreamed of becoming an astrophysicist. However, her path took a heartbreaking turn when tragedy struck. With the support of both old and new friends, Charity ultimately finds her way back to the stars—where she feels most at peace. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, mnch.uoregon.edu
January 17
Lynda Duffy & Guss Russell | Friday 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
January 17
Joy Regime | This talented group blends smooth vocal melodies, catchy keyboard riffs, electric guitar, and dynamic percussion to create one of a kind songs across a variety of musical genres. With over 20 years of combined performance experience, Joy Regime has shared the stage with legendary acts like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Jay Leno. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of indie rock! Drop Bear Brewery, dropbearbrewery.com
January 17 & 18
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
January 17 & 18
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” | Experience a live symphony orchestra performance of Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score, as the thrilling adventure of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” unfolds on stage. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
January 18
10th Oregon Pinball Championship | Starting at 11 am, 24 players will compete for nearly $5,000 in cash prizes and the title of Oregon State Pinball Champion. There is a tournament open to the public at 1 pm. Level Up, ifpapinball.com
January 18
Celebration of Travel | Make your travel dreams come true! Join representatives of more than 20 cruise lines, tour companies, and other vacation options. Enjoy exclusive offers, listen to seminars on the Norwegian Cruise Line stage, and enjoy food and beverages while you plan your next vacation — whether it’s a cruise, an international journey, or a relaxing retreat close to home. Tickets are free, thanks to TravelPerks! Plus, you could win raffle prizes, including a 7-night European river cruise from sponsor Viking Cruises! KidSports Civic Fieldhouse, celebrationoftravel.com
January 18 & 19
American Masters at The Shedd | Michael Anderson and microphilharmonic present five pieces from the mid-20th century, including Samuel Barber’s 1953 Summer Music, Stravinsky’s Concerto in E-flat, and three works for voice and ensemble featuring soprano Siri Vik. Visit the Shedd for an evening of stunning performances and rich 20th-century music! The Shedd, theshedd.org
January 19
Disciples of Dirt All Comer’s Meet | This all-ages, all-abilities, all-weather social ride, party, and fundraiser promises a day of fun, camaraderie, and trail support. The event is free, with proceeds from raffle tickets supporting trail building and maintenance, including the popular Y2K downhill jump/flow line. Carpenter Bypass Trail System, disciplesofdirt.org
January 21
Be a QPR Gatekeeper | You’re invited to attend a Community Health Chat and discuss QPR Gatekeeper Training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It’s an evidence-based program that equips you with the skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide, intervene with confidence, and connect someone in crisis with the help they need. This interactive session, led by Doug Gouge, MFT, will equip you with the skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide and effectively intervene to help someone in crisis. Lonerock Clinic, lonerockclinic.com
Through January 25
Adam Grosowsky: New Work – Faces, Landscapes, and Nudes | Karin Clarke Gallery presents Eugene figurative painter Adam Grosowsky’s new work, an outstanding series of oil paintings on canvas. Most are on a grand scale, with some smaller formats also included. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
Through January 30
Art From Nature | Dean Jordan and Sheri Smith have joined forces in a collaborative synergy in a series they call The Dance. Dean takes the lead with his outstanding proficiency on the lathe and Sheri adds intricate spiraling stitches, incorporating mixed fibers, stones and beads yielding organic sculptural pieces. Together they draw upon a combined experience spanning over a century. New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
Through February 2
Calvin and Hobbes | Selections of original art and strips of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, 1985-1995. All original art is from the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, jsma.uoregon.edu
