Lane County is packed with ways to get out and experience the community this week. Broadway hits the stage as Beetlejuice takes over the Hult Center, while live music fills venues across Eugene from the McDonald Theatre to The Shedd and WOW Hall. Art lovers can explore downtown during First Friday ArtWalk, and weekend favorites like the Lane County Farmers Market and Eugene Saturday Market return with local food, crafts, and live entertainment. From theater and comedy to jazz nights, wine tastings, and trivia, there are plenty of reasons to gather, explore, and make the most of the week ahead.
March 5
Silversun Pickups Live | Alternative rock favorites perform a night of atmospheric indie hits and fan favorites. The Los Angeles band known for songs like “Lazy Eye” brings their layered guitar sound and energetic live show to downtown Eugene. 8 p.m. McDonald Theatre, Eugene, mcdonaldtheatre.com
March 5–8
Beetlejuice | The wildly funny Broadway musical based on the Tim Burton film brings big laughs, eye-popping sets and unforgettable songs to the Hult Center stage. Times vary. Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. The outrageous ghost with the most takes over Silva Concert Hall in this Tony-nominated touring production packed with spectacle and dark humor, hultcenter.org
March 6
First Friday ArtWalk Eugene | Downtown galleries open their doors for extended hours, art exhibits, and artist meet-and-greets. Stroll through galleries, meet local artists, and explore rotating exhibitions throughout the city center. 5:30–8 p.m. Downtown Eugene, lanearts.org
Live Jazz Night | Regional musicians perform an evening of jazz standards and improvisation. 7 p.m. The Jazz Station, Eugene, thejazzstation.org
March 6–15
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) | Three actors race through all of Shakespeare’s plays in a hilarious, fast-paced comedy. Times vary. Very Little Theatre, Eugene, vltlive.org
March 7
Lane County Farmers Market | Shop seasonal produce, baked goods and artisan foods from local farmers and producers. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Farmers Market Pavilion, Eugene. lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
Eugene Saturday Market | Handmade crafts, local art, international food and live music fill the downtown marketplace. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Downtown Eugene, eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Winter Wine & Live Music | Enjoy live acoustic music paired with local wines in a relaxed tasting room atmosphere. 6 p.m. Territorial Vineyards, Eugene, territorialvineyards.com
Stand-Up Comedy Night | Regional comedians bring an evening of laughs and crowd interaction. 8 p.m. Olsen Run Comedy Club, Eugene, olsenrun.com
March 7–8
Family Weekend at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | Interactive art activities and gallery exploration for visitors of all ages. 12–4 p.m. JSMA, Eugene, jsma.uoregon.edu
March 8
Sunday Jazz Jam Session | Musicians and listeners gather for a relaxed afternoon jam session. 3 p.m. The Jazz Station, Eugene, thejazzstation.org
Sunday Brunch Music Series | Local musicians perform during a laid-back brunch experience. 11 a.m. PublicHouse, Springfield, publichousehub.com
March 9
May Erlewine Live | The acclaimed folk and Americana songwriter performs heartfelt originals. 7:30 p.m. Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Eugene, hultcenter.org
Pub Trivia Night | Teams compete in a lively trivia competition with prizes and bragging rights. 7 p.m. The Bier Stein, Eugene, bierstein.com
March 10
WOW Hall Open Mic | Musicians, poets and performers take the stage for a community open mic. 7 p.m. WOW Hall, Eugene, wowhall.org
Author Reading & Conversation | Local and visiting writers read from their latest work. 7 p.m. Tsunami Books, Eugene, tsunamibooks.org
March 11
Live Music at The Shedd | A rotating lineup of jazz and contemporary musicians perform in an intimate concert setting. 7:30 p.m. The Shedd Institute, Eugene, theshedd.org
Midweek Wine & Music | Local musicians perform while guests enjoy regional wines. 6 p.m. Silvan Ridge Winery, Eugene. silvanridge.com
March 12
Poetry in the Round | Local poets share new work in a welcoming community gathering. 12:30 p.m. Coburg Commons Bookstore, Coburg, coburgcommons.com
Trivia Night at PublicHouse | Weekly trivia competition paired with food carts and craft drinks. 7 p.m. PublicHouse, Springfield, publichousehub.com
Live Blues Night | Blues musicians perform a night of soulful classics and original songs. 8 p.m. Mac’s Nightclub, Eugene, macsniteclub.com
Ecstatic Dance Eugene | A free-form dance gathering focused on movement, music and community connection. 11:15 a.m. Eugene area, ecstaticdanceeugene.com
Live Music at Blairally Arcade | Local bands perform while guests enjoy vintage arcade games and craft drinks. 8 p.m. Blairally Vintage Arcade, Eugene, blairally.com
Community Game Night | Board games and social gaming bring the community together. 6 p.m. Funagain Games, Eugene, funagain.com
Acoustic Music Night | Singer-songwriters perform original music and stripped-down covers. 7 p.m. Sam Bond’s Garage, Eugene, sambonds.com
