Spring has officially arrived! Celebrate the season with the 9th Annual March Madness IPA Blind Taste-Off Bracket Challenge, where the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse go head-to-head to see who drafted the best IPA. Looking to give back? Join volunteer gardening efforts to help beautify Hendricks Park and Owen Rose Garden. For a stunning display of spring tulips in full bloom, visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. If you’re craving even more natural beauty, don’t miss the Gem Faire at the Lane Events Center this weekend. And for an unforgettable coastal experience, it’s Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast—your chance to spot these majestic creatures on their migration journey!
March 20
Native Plant Gardening at Hendricks Park | Join the volunteer work party every Thursday in the native plant garden at Hendricks Park. Learn about the Willamette Valley native plants and their uses while supporting the garden’s continued growth. Beginner and experienced gardeners welcome, and tasks vary by season. No RSVP required, tools and guidance provided! 9am–noon. eugene-or.gov
March 20-22
Free Live Music at Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company | Free live music three times a week! Various bands and types of music. Delicious wine, local beer, cider, and snacks are available. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 6-9pm. Recurring every 3 weeks on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Territorial Vineyards, territorialvineyards.com
March 20-April 6
9th Annual March Madness IPA Blind Taste-Off Bracket Challenge | Each year, the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse duke it out to see who drafted the best IPA. This year’s event will feature 2 categories of IPAs: West Coast and Hazy. The Beer Teams choose the beers. Your vote decides the favorite. The 3 week event features 2 blind flights of four, 1 flight at beergarden and 1 at PublicHouse, comprising the Sweet 8 IPAs. Each flight will have 2 West Coast styles and 2 Hazy styles. You’ll have two weeks to taste both flights and cast your vote for the tastiest brews in a blind taste off from March 18th- March 30th. The Final 4 will take place March 31st thru April 6th. beergardenme.com / publichousehub.com
March 21-23
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on Rutgers. PK Park, goducks.com
March 21-April 27
2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | From hot air balloons, wine tastings, and our specialty gift shop to our food & craft market, children’s play area, and endless photo opportunities. Not to mention: 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and our 4 acre Wooden Shoe Gardens. woodenshoe.com
March 21-23
Eugene Gem Faire | Find fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Also, you can get your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop. Lane Events Center, gemfaire.com
March 22-30
Spring Whale Watching | It’s Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast! In spring approximately 20,000 gray whales travel north to the cold waters of Alaska. Late March through June is the peak of the spring whale migration past Oregon. Spot gray whales and partake in whale watch counts along the Oregon Coast. Talk to knowledgeable volunteers at the Yachats State Recreation Area, Cape Perpetua and Heceta Head Lighthouse all week long from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whales are an awesome sight to behold. Spring Whale Watch Week is part of the “Whale Watching Spoken Here” by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. 10-4pm, stateparks.oregon.gov
Through March 23
DisOrient Asian Film Festival | The 20th Anniversary DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon is a hybrid festival with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. Celebrate the broad range of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ancestors who dared to traverse the Pacific–seeking adventure, a new life, a forever family and refuge. Join in gathering around their stories and their shared experiences, and inspiring the community to sow life-giving seeds for the future. The action starts with an early preview of “Motherload” on Feb. 15th, with in person screenings and filmmakers post-screening Q&A’s. There will also be a virtual run of the films from March 10th – 23rd. Please see website for comprehensive pricing and movie information. $12 for standalone tickets to Features/Shorts Programs, $20 for Opening Night/Centerpiece/Closing Night films, Prices vary for passes. Art House Eugene, disorientfilm.org
Through March 28
Capturing the Cosmos Exhibit | Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope’s striking images expand what we know about galaxies, stars, and planets. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, mnch.uoregon.edu
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
