Stroll downtown Springfield for the Springfield Second Friday Art Walk. Sundance Wine Cellars offers free themed wine tastings Friday and Saturday, highlighting various wine regions and local wineries. The international sensation STOMP visits the Hult Center, creating electrifying rhythms using unconventional instruments like matchboxes, brooms, and garbage cans. Fisherman’s Market presents a Sweet Chili Crab Boil event at Play Eugene featuring Dungeness crab legs and all the accompaniments. And a couple of big art exhibits close soon so visit Karin Clarke Gallery for Adam Grosowsky’s work and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art for Calvin and Hobbes. What will you do?
January 9
A Woman’s Song For Peace | Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast tour of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring original live music and performances by iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade’s fierce, nuanced choreography. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
January 10
Olem Alves | 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 10
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). The stops along the tour are updated each month on their website. Also, enjoy the colorful murals throughout downtown. Downtown Springfield, emeraldartcenter.org
January 10
From Eugene to Helene Benefit Concert | Join Turning Tides for an unforgettable evening with Eugene, Appalachian and International music guests including Midnight45, Hailie Loren and more. All proceeds from the concert will go towards Western Northern Carolina and the continued Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Unity of the Valley Church, eugenecascadescoast.org
January 10 & 11
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 10 & 11
STOMP | STOMP is an explosive, inventive, and utterly unique percussion performance that captivates audiences of all ages. This international sensation has earned countless awards and rave reviews, with its eight-member troupe using unconventional instruments like matchboxes, brooms, and garbage cans to create electrifying rhythms. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
January 11
5K for Kaittie | 5K for Kaittie will raise money for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Enjoy drinks, snacks, music, a warming station, and a big raffle with several incredible prizes from local businesses. There will be presentations before the 5K and afterward. Anyone is welcome to run, walk, stroll, or stand to raise awareness. All proceeds raised go to Hope and Safety Alliance. South Eugene High School track, facebook.com/groups
January 11
Travis Knapp | Join Eugene Science Center in welcoming back Travis Knapp, a versatile singer who travels the country spreading his positive music and ideas. A Travis Knapp show spans a myriad of themes and life experiences. Exploring folk music from his original perspective, Travis weaves personal stories about bicycling, garden and observations from everyday life. His folk centric approach has earned him a loyal following and it’s not uncommon to have audience singalongs. With a focus on individual and communal growth, Travis challenges others to live authentically and have a positive impact on the world. Seating limited. Eugene Science Center, checkout.square.site
January 11
Swifty Skate Party | Step into your favorite Eras at Swifty Skate! This all-ages skate party invites fans to celebrate Taylor Swift through music, décor, and vibes from every iconic album era. This is the ultimate Taylor-inspired night. Registration is not required. Bob Keefer Center, willamalane.org/skate
January 12
Farm and Crafts Market | Visit the Farm and Crafts Market for produce, herbs, unique crafts, food, and music. Fun, family-friendly relaxed atmosphere in South Eugene. Music by Garden Variety Trio. No admission charge. Eugene Garden Club, freedommarketoregon.com
January 12
Sweet Chili Crab Boil | Join Fisherman’s Market for the Sweet Chili Crab Boil event at Play Eugene! Enjoy Dungeness crab legs, clams, mussels, carrots, peas, and rice noodles in a sweet chili broth, paired with your choice of two beverages (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic). Don’t miss out on this delicious experience! Limited seating with one seating at 5 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m., pre-registration and payment required. Gratuity is not included and can be provided at the event. Play, eugenefishmarket.com
January 12
Family Bingo Night | Join in family-friendly bingo games with prizes at Drop Bear Brewery in South Eugene, led by Ty Connor. Along with great craft beer, order pizza and salads from the brewery or Thai food from the adjacent food truck. Drop Bear Brewery, dropbearbrewery.com
Through January 12
Summerfest at Publichouse | Escape the winter blues with tropical vibes in the heated, fully enclosed lawn tent this January at Publichouse! Enjoy island cocktails, tropical brews, ciders, and live music all week long. Highlights include Survivor watch parties, surf rock, and reggae bands, a Paint N Sip event, cider samplings, and an open mic. All events are free and family friendly. Publichouse, publichousehub.com
January 14
Atmosphere | Minneapolis hip hop pioneers Atmosphere perform at McDonald Theatre for their Imagine The Fun Tour with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs. McDonald Theatre, mcdonaldtheatre.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
