Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Whether it be Broadway, a visit to the Cottage Grove Speedway, a picnic at a winery, or a historic bike ride through the city, there are plenty of activities this weekend for any kind of mom you are celebrating. This week also brings spring markets and yard sales to find last minute treasures to shop for or shop with a mom.
May 7
Dirty Cello | Combining blues, rock, and Americana, Dirty Cello showcases a new way of hearing the cello. With influences spanning Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Yo-Yo Ma, this ensemble offers a genre-defying performance. | 7:30 pm | Eugene Art House | eugenearthouse.com/home
May 7 – May 10
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Vancouver Canadians | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
As You Like It performed by Ballet Fantastique | Creating a new spin on Shakespeare’s rom-com, Ballet Fantastique performs a wild west adaptation with a narration in Shakespearean verse but with a western drawl. | Times Vary | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
Mamma Mia! | The hit Broadway musical comes to Eugene. This chaotic love story features songs by the Swedish band ABBA with a Greek island setting. | Times Vary | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
May 8
Second Friday Artwalk in Springfield | Pick up a map at any participating locations to take a guided or self-guided tour of downtown Springfield’s local art, music, and dance. Stops usually include Emerald Art Center, Springfield’s City Hall Gallery, Springfield History Museum, and others. | 5 pm – 7:30 pm | Emerald Art Center, Springfield | emeraldartcenter.org
Eugene Bike History Ride | Starting at the LTD Downtown station and then proceeding through downtown, to the river, onto the UO campus, and into the Whitaker, the bike tour will take stops to share the deep history of Eugene. The tour will explore Eugene from a bicycle perspective spanning from the 1800s into the modern age. | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Meet at Rosa Parks Plaza | City of Eugene Bicycling Program
Oregon Twilight Track & Field Meet | Join for the late season collegiate track & field competition showing competitors from Oregon, Gonzaga, and Portland. | Hayward Field
May 8 – May 9
Spring Market | Just in time for Mother’s Day, shop for spring decorations, handcrafted goods, and gourmet treats at this marketplace event. | Friday, Noon – 5 pm & Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm | Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation
May 8 – May 10
Creswell City Wide Yard-Sale | For spring cleaning season there will be 100+ yard sales going on around the Creswell City area. The Chronicle newspaper includes the full yard sale map or you can pick up a copy day of at the Creswell Chamber Office. | 9 am – 5 pm | Creswell Chamber of Commerce
May 8 – May 17
Little Women presented by the Actors Cabaret of Eugene | See Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel come to life on stage in this musical production. | Fridays through Sundays | Actors Cabaret and Annex | actorscabaret.org
May 9
Lane County’s Farmers Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
Eugene Saturday Market | Coinciding with the Lane County Farmers Market, the Saturday Market showcases over 250 local artisans selling handcrafted goods, along with food and music. Celebrating its 57th season, it is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Mother’s Day Paint and Sip at High Pass Winery | In celebration of Mother’s Day, enjoy a guided painting session along with local wines. The event will have a 10% discount on bottle purchases. | 1 pm – 3:30 pm | High Pass Winery, Junction City | highpasswinery.com
Mom’s Night Out at the Cottage Grove Speedway | Free admission for moms in honor of Mother’s Day. This event features racing from Late Models, Sprint Cars, Sportmods, Street Stocks, and Sport Compacts. | 6:30 pm – 10 pm | Cottage Grove Speedway | cottagegrovespeedway.com
May 9 – May 10
Beethoven Symphonies No. 4 & No. 8 at the Shedd | Continuing Michael Anderson’s project of arranging Beethoven’s symphonies for a chamber ensemble, the Shedd presents the chamber versions of Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60 and Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93. | Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 3 pm | John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts | theshedd.org
Antiquum Farm Spring Wine Release and Picnic Day | Celebrating the arrival of their Pinot Gris, Antiquum is hosting their Spring wine release just in time for Mother’s Day. There will be a guided walk through the 6-acre Little Field and access for wine tasting and picnic spots. | Antiquum Farm, Junction City | antiquumfarm.com
May 10
Freedom Market | A family-friendly event featuring artisans, produce, and herbal products for sale. Visitors can enjoy live music and shopping while in a scenic rural setting. | 12 pm – 4 pm | Crow Grange
May 13
Lane County’s Tuesday Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
May 13 – May 17
Archaeology Channel International Film Festival | Starting with a keynote banquet at the Gordon Hotel, the festival will be four days of exclusive screenings of films/documentaries depicting global archaeology and indigenous cultures. | John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts | theshedd.org
May 14 – May 17
Florence Rhododendron Festival | The “Rhody Fest” is the second-oldest floral festival in Oregon. There will be showcases of blooms, art vendors, carnival attractions, car shows, and more. | Florence | florencechamber.com
