Eugene comes alive this week with arts, culture, and community. Enjoy a classical evening with the Riverside Chamber Symphony, and catch Nevermore at Cottage Theatre, a haunting musical about Edgar Allan Poe. Friday brings the free First Friday ArtWalk downtown, featuring artist pop-ups, live performances, and PRIDE Storytime at the Farmers Market Pavilion. Also, both the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offer free admission on the First Friday of each month. Celebrate Beergarden’s anniversary bash with live music, food trucks, and a wide selection of brews. PublicHouse keeps the vibe going with their annual Bacon, Blues & Breakside event, offering smoky flavors, smooth tunes, and standout beers. Cap off the weekend at the Whiteaker Sunday Market then head to Founded Fest as they take over the Farmer Market Pavilion with vintage fashion, local art, live performances, food, drinks, and a lively fashion show. All that—and Eugene Beer Week, too? Let’s go.
Every Friday
Happy Hour Climb at Crux | Climb your way to fitness with half-price sessions every Friday night at Crux Rock Gym, perfect for winding down the week and challenging yourself physically. cruxrock.com
June 5
Riverside Chamber Symphony Concert | The Riverside Chamber Symphony is a 30 piece ensemble led by Conductor Philip Bayles and Associate Conductor Jared Fischer. Mr. Fischer will conduct the lively overture from Donizetti’s popular comic opera, Don Pasquale. Mr. Bayles will conduct the Suite for Orchestra by Saint-Saens, loosely based on the five movement pattern and rhythms of a Baroque dance suite. The ensemble will also perform the Egmont Overture by Beethoven. The work opens with a slow and strikingly brutal symbol of the oppression and suffering. The tumultuous middle section is about struggle, war, and the death of the hero Egmont. In his death he becomes a victorious martyr in the fight against oppression, and Beethoven shows the transformation of tragedy into triumph in a brilliant joyful coda. A $10 donation is suggested.7:30-8:30pm at Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, riversidechambersymphony.org
June 5-12
Thrifty Thursday Golf Tee Times at PLAY | Take advantage of discounted indoor golf sessions at PLAY Golf Suite every Thursday, perfect for both beginners and seasoned players wanting to practice their swing. playeugene.com
June 6-22
Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe | Immerse yourself in a theatrical retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s life and mysterious death at the Cottage Theatre, blending drama, mystery, and poetry in a captivating performance. cottagetheatre.org
June 6-8
NCAA D1 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships | Watch elite collegiate athletes compete at Hayward Field in this premier event, showcasing top-tier talent and thrilling track and field competitions. ncaa.com
June 6
Free First Friday at the Museum | The Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art both offer free admission on the first Friday of the month. At MNCH, tickets should be reserved in advance. mnch.uoregon.edu/visit
June 6
First Saturday JSMA Tour | Enjoy a gallery tour at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art led by an experienced exhibition interpreter on the first Saturday of each month. Tour is free with admission. JSMA, jsma.uoregon.edu
June 6
First Friday Artwork | Explore Downtown Eugene’s vibrant arts scene from 5:30pm–8:00pm with free access to galleries, pop-up exhibits, and the Artist Marketplace at the Farmers Market Pavilion, where PRIDE Storytime and performances will uplift local queer creators with drag storytime, creation stations, and more. lanearts.org
June 6
Instaballet on the ArtWalk | Experience a unique interactive ballet performance at Capitello Wines Tasting Room as part of the Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk, blending contemporary dance with local art and wine. instaballet.org
June 7
Lane County’s Farmers Market | The Lane County Farmers Market is Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans. The market is year-round, and all items are grown or produced in Oregon. The Saturday Farmers Market is open 10am to 2pm. during February and March, and 9am to 3pm from April to December. They welcome EBT/SNAP users and provide them the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at all markets to be used on fresh produce. See the LCFM Information Booth for more details. Free. 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
June 7
Parker Galactic Live at Drop Bear Brewery | Catch the cosmic grooves of Parker Galactic paired with local craft brews in a lively, relaxed atmosphere at Drop Bear Brewery—a must for music and beer enthusiasts alike. dropbearbrewery.com
June 7
The Eugene Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods, amazing international cuisine and live music – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts and try unique food. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. It has been operating for 54 years and is open every Saturday 10am- 4pm. The Saturday Market coincides with the Lane County Farmers Market. Parking is available on-street and at nearby garages. Do not miss this iconic Eugene experience. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
June 7
Collegiate Track & Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Celebrate outstanding athletic achievements at the Hult Center with the induction of collegiate track and cross country stars, honoring their contributions to the sport. hultcenter.org
Through June 8
Early-Season River Rafting Special | Embark on an exciting rafting adventure on the McKenzie River with special early-season rates, ideal for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. helfrichmckenzierafting.com
June 8
Whiteaker Sunday Market | Looking for the perfect Sunday outing? Head over to the Whiteaker Community Market, Eugene’s only Sunday farm and artist market. Located in the scenic Scobert Gardens Park by 4th and Blair in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood, the market will feature live music and over 30 emerging and established small businesses in the community offering farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. New art, craft and maker vendors join each week. Plus, EBT customers can use their Oregon Trail Card to get SNAP tokens to spend on food at the Market and they’ll get up to an additional $20 in Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) to spend on fresh fruit and veggies. Kids under 12 also receive a $5 token to spend on fresh fruits and veggies. Sundays, 10am-3pm, whiteakercommunitymarket.com
June 8
Founded Fest | Celebrate Eugene’s creative scene with Founded Fest as they take over to Farmers Market Pavilion. A day of vintage fashion, local art, food, drinks, a fashion show, and live performances by local musicians and dancers from 1-9pm. foundedfest.com
June 8
Whiteaker Sunday Market | Looking for the perfect Sunday outing? Head over to the Whiteaker Community Market, Eugene’s only Sunday farm and artist market. Located in the scenic Scobert Gardens Park by 4th and Blair in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood, the market will feature live music and over 30 emerging and established small businesses in the community offering farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. New art, craft and maker vendors join each week. Plus, EBT customers can use their Oregon Trail Card to get SNAP tokens to spend on food at the Market and they’ll get up to an additional $20 in Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) to spend on fresh fruit and veggies. Kids under 12 also receive a $5 token to spend on fresh fruits and veggies. Sundays, 10am-3pm, whiteakercommunitymarket.com
June 10
Tuesday Farmers Market | The smaller mid-week farmers market offers a more laid-back shopping experience. Stock up on locally grown and produced goods without the usual crowds of the Saturday farmers market. At the Tuesday market they offer two food equity programs: Little Lettuce provides $5 tokens for children 12 years old & younger to buy fresh produce at the Market, and Bucka Bucka Bucks provides two $5 tokens for folks to buy local chicken and eggs. They welcome EBT/SNAP users and provide them the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at all markets to be used on fresh produce. 9am-2pm, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
June 5-7
Eugene Emeralds | Watch as Eugene Emeralds will take on Everett Aquasox. PK Park, milb.com
June 4-8
Annual Bacon, Blues and Breakside at PublicHouse | The annual Bacon, Blues & Breakside! is back. Food vendors will be concocting all kinds of bacon-centric food specials and Breakside Beer will be filling up our entire draft list, including a collab IPA! Live blues performances will be featured on the lawn stage Wednesday through Sunday, suitable for all ages and free for everyone to enjoy. See event website for full lineup. Wednesday – Sunday, 11:30am-10pm. publichousehub.com
June 5-8
Beergarden’s Anniversary Celebration | Ten years ago, on June 5 2015, a crew of mostly strangers rushed to complete the final touches on a brand new beergarden. Since then, they’ve grown into a community hub, with Lani Moku Grill- their first food vendor, along with five others will be serving up specials all weekend long. Beergarden is known for its rotating draft and bottle list, and to mark their 10 year milestone they’ve teamed up with Coldfire Brewing to release a collaboration beer. The anniversary weekend will be packed with live, free, all ages music from longtime favorites like The Hank Shreve Band, Rootdown, Alder Street, Sol Seed, and Sweet N’ Juicy, plus activities like cider tastings, face painting, and a Paint & Plant workshop. Come raise a glass with them and cheers to 10 years! Thursday – Sunday, 11:30am-10pm, free, beergardenme.com
June 9–15
Eugene Beer Week | Celebrate the 15th annual Eugene Beer Week with a variety of events including beer tastings, brewer’s dinners, special bottle releases, and a home brew competition. The week culminates with the Sasquatch Brewfest, honoring Eugene brewing legend Glen Falconer. eugenebeerweek.org
June 9
PublicHouse & The Wheel Collaboration Release Party | Join PublicHouse in Springfield for the release of their collaboration beer with The Wheel. Enjoy the new brew and participate in trivia on the lawn at 6:30pm. publichousehub.com
June 10
Brewer’s Triathlon at PLAY | Cheer on representatives from 12 local breweries as they compete in darts, pop-a-shot basketball, and a longest drive competition in PLAY’s state-of-the-art golf simulator. eugenebeerweek.org/s-projects-basic
June 11
Eugene Kölsch Release Party at Viking Brewing | Experience the official Eugene Beer Week Brewer’s Collaboration, Eugene Kölsch with Terpenes, at Viking Brewing. The event features live music from Portland’s bluegrass fusion trio, Dadweed. eugenebeerweek.org
June 12
Sunriver Brewer’s Dinner at Oakway Pub | Enjoy a coursed beer pairing dinner featuring Sunriver Brewing’s award-winning beers and guest beers from local Eugene breweries. Proceeds support the Falconer Foundation. eugene-beer-week-brewers-dinner
