A couple of events are ending this week — the Lane County History Museum’s “Racing to Change” exhibit, which tells the story of Black experiences in Lane County and Oregon, and PublicHouse and beergarden’s March Madness IPA Blind Taste-Off Challenge. Opening this week are Oregon Contemporary Theatre’s series of 10-minute plays, a large exhibit by Rick Bartow at Karin Clarke Gallery, and the main season Farmers Market. Looking for an activity for a kid’s day? We suggest PAW Patrol Live! Where your kids can meet the singing pups and have a pirate adventure.
Through April 1
March Madness IPA Blind Taste-Off Challenge At beergarden & Publichouse | Each year, the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse duke it out to see who drafted the best IPA. The Beer Teams choose the beers. Your vote decides the favorite. The three-week event features four blind flights of four, two flights at beergarden and two at PublicHouse, comprising the Sweet 16 IPAs. You’ll have two weeks to taste all four flights and cast your vote for the tastiest brews in a blind taste off from March 14 – March 26. The Final Four will take place March 27 – April 2. The votes will be tallied to reveal the winner on April 3. PublicHouse and beergarden, beergardenme.com
March 30
Heceta Head Light Station’s 129th Birthday | From 4-7pm, the community is invited to celebrate at the light station, which has a scenic walking trail that leads from the beach to the Keeper’s House, Gift Shop, and lighthouse tower. This family-friendly free event takes place at the Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast in the Keeper’s Home and surrounding grounds. Taylor’s Sausages will be grilling up free hot dogs while live musicians play. The park is located off of Hwy 101 just 13 miles north of Florence. Heceta Lighthouse B&B, (866) 547-3696 or [email protected]
March 31 – April 9
The Northwest Ten Festival | NW10 returns for its 15th year co-produced by the NW10 team and Oregon Contemporary Theatre. “Ten-minute plays are the perfect space for exploring where theatre can take us,” says Inga Wilson, one of the NW10 producers. “Playwrights get an opportunity to test-drive new characters, stories and ideas in a small package.” Oregon Contemporary Theatre, octheatre.org
Through April 1
“Racing to Change” | “Racing to Change” tells the story of Black experiences in Oregon highlighting those right here in Lane County. The original exhibit was created by the Oregon Black Pioneers with added content by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. New content added by the Lane County History Museum includes historic photographs and videos, oral history, and an interactive poetry wall. Lane County History Museum, lchm.org/current-exhibits
Through April 1
March Madness IPA Blind Taste-Off Challenge At beergarden & Publichouse | Each year, the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse duke it out to see who drafted the best IPA. The Beer Teams choose the beers. Your vote decides the favorite. The three-week event features four blind flights of four, two flights at beergarden and two at PublicHouse, comprising the Sweet 16 IPAs. You’ll have two weeks to taste all four flights and cast your vote for the tastiest brews in a blind taste off from March 14 – March 26. The Final Four will take place March 27 – April 2. The votes will be tallied to reveal the winner on April 3. PublicHouse and beergarden, https://www.beergardenme.com/happenings/march-madness-2022-blind-ipa-taste-off
April 1
Propagation Fair | Stop by the Propagation Fair for all your spring planting needs! Pick up free plant cuttings and seeds. There will be hundreds of varieties of scion (fruit-tree cuttings) and vegetable, grain, and flower seeds. Gardeners with seeds, bulbs, starts, or plant divisions to share are encouraged to bring them to the event, but contribution is not required. Fruit tree rootstock will be available for $3. Registration is requested. Lively Park, willamalane.org/grow
April 1
The Elkton Community Education Center Dedication and Open House | Enjoy a tour and dedication of a new building to house wellness services beginning at 9am, with the tours for the public until 12pm. The new 1,100-square-foot building, designed and constructed in part by students who completed the organization’s summer Youth Employment Program (YEP), provides a model for rural communities to provide greater access to care in medically underserved areas. This new building serves a critical need in the region for connecting residents with healthcare services, while also providing flexible space for other community activities. Elkton, elktonbutterflies.com
April 1
Farmers Market Opens | Eugene’s “Main Season” Saturday Farmers Market opens with the start of spring. On April 1, the Market’s hours change to 9am to 3pm, and the number of vendors on Saturdays will double. 8th and Oak downtown Eugene, lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
April 1 & 2
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” | It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. It’s up to Chase, Marshall, Skye, and all their heroic pirate pup friends to save the day and find the pirate treasure before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! Matthew Knight Arena, tickets-center.com
April 4
Willamalane Trips Showcase | Get a sneak peek of all the trips you can join this summer at the Trips Showcase! You can register early for trips, hikes, and birding adventures. From 10-11am, enjoy light refreshments, win door prizes, and meet the volunteers who will guide your journeys at this free, fun event! Willamalane Adult Activity Center, willamalane.org/trips
April 5 – May 13
Rick Bartow: Myth/Reality | Karin Clarke Gallery is proud to present a large exhibit by one of Oregon’s most admired artists Rick Bartow (1945-2016). Bartow was a member of the Wiyot tribe from Northwestern California. Widely collected in the Northwest in the course of his over 40-year career, Bartow has attracted national attention, and is represented in many museum collections, notably a commissioned sculpture for the Smithsonian/National Museum of the American Indian in New York. Just last year, four Bartow works were added to the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Reception April 7 during First Friday Art Walk. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
April 5
Wednesday Trivia at Drop Bear Brewery | Drop Bear Brewery hosts trivia night every Wednesday starting at 7pm. Doors open at 4 for the early birds. Join in for fun and great prizes while enjoying a beer and some food! Drop Bear Brewery, dropbearbrewery.com
Through July 1
Spring Museum’s “Stories of Labor in Springfield” | “Working Springfield: exploring labor in Springfield through local voices” is a new exhibit on display at the Springfield History Museum through July 1, 2023. Curator Maddi McGraw says that this exhibit is “a celebration of Springfield’s labor history over the past 175 years, and of the people who have made Springfield into the community it is today.” Springfield Museum, wheremindsgrow.org
