Kick off the weekend with live music, great food, and a little friendly competition. Music fans can catch Zach Top with Jake Worthington live in concert on Thursday at Matthew Knight Arena for a high-energy country performance. Head to PublicHouse for their Annual Friendsgiving event, running Wednesday through Sunday, where you can enjoy shareable dishes from local chefs, festive drinks, live music, trivia, and watch the Oregon Ducks football game on Friday. Beer lovers can raise a glass at the Annual Great Beergarden Beer Fest, running all week through Sunday, featuring medal-winning brews from the Great American Beer Fest along with hard seltzers, meads, ciders, and kombucha from top local and West Coast breweries. Don’t forget to bring new socks, gloves, or coats to support the Egan Warming Center.
November 10-16
Annual Great Beergarden Beer Fest | Celebrate medal-winning beers from this year’s and past Great American Beer Fest, plus “beyond beer” beverages like hard seltzer, kombucha, mead, and cider. Local and West Coast breweries will be pouring their top selections throughout the week. Beergarden, beergardenme.com / facebook.com/Beergardenme
November 12-16
PublicHouse Annual Friendsgiving Event | Celebrate friendship with shareable food specials from local chefs, festive drinks, live music, trivia, Survivor watch parties, and an open mic. Guests can also support the Egan Warming Center by bringing new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, or coats in exchange for raffle tickets. Highlights of the week include live music from Belltower on Wednesday, Sweet N’ Juicy on Friday, Complicated on Saturday, and JB & the NOTAR on Sunday, Friends-themed trivia on Thursday at 6:15 pm, a Survivor Season 49 watch party on Wednesday at 7:30 pm, and Oregon Ducks football on Friday at 6:00 pm. PublicHouse features fully enclosed and heated tents, making it an enjoyable spot for all ages. 270 E 8th Ave, Eugene. publichousehub.com / facebook.com/publichousehub
November 13
Zach Top (with Jake Worthington) Live | Country music on tour–big‑stage show at the arena. 7:00 pm, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene.
November 14
ColdFire Public House Soft Opening | Check out the new restaurant and taproom from ColdFire Brewing at their latest location. Guests can enjoy a casual counter-service bar area with a pub menu, a more formal full-service dining room, housemade draft cocktails, side-pull faucet lagers, and a whiskey lounge. The kitchen is a collaboration with Yabai Nikkei, focusing on wood-fired dishes highlighting fire and fermentation. 260 Ferry St, Eugene, coldfirebrewing.com
November 14
Oregon Ducks Football vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers | The No. 9 Ducks host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup under the lights. 6:00 pm, Autzen Stadium, Eugene.
November 15
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 10-4pm. 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
November 15
Eugene Concert Choir: La Bella Vita | A two‑night concert event of the choir’s fall program. 7:30 pm, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene.
November 15
Live Disco Pop: Pretti Graffiti at Drop Bear Brewery | Free live music event. 7:00–9:00 pm, Drop Bear Brewery, 2690 Willamette St., Eugene.
November 15
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 9-3pm 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
November 16
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, 10-3pm, whiteakercommunitymarket.com
November 16
Holiday Tasting & Pairing Event at High Street Tonics | A curated tasting experience for the season. 1:30 pm, High Street Tonics, 267 W 8th Ave., Eugene.
November 16
Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball vs Army | University home game. Time varies, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene.
November 18
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
November 18
Tuesday Night Twilight Market | Evening farmers market with food trucks, music, and artisan vendors. Held from 4pm to 8pm at the Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
November 13
Rally in the Alley | Pre-game fan gathering with vendors, UO highlights, and great local atmosphere. 5th Street Public Market, 296 E 5th Ave; 5:30 pm–9:00 pm.
November 13
Bingo Beer Night | Another round of the Thursday tradition for those wanting more. Cornucopia, 207 E 5th Ave; 8:00 pm–11:59 pm.
November 21
Healthy Moves Annual Fall, Fashion & Fitness Fundraiser | Gourmet dinner, fashion show, silent auction supporting Healthy Moves’ programs. 6:00–9:00 pm, Woodruff Gym, Gerlinger Hall, University of Oregon Campus. fallfashionfitness.com
November 25-30
Cascade Health’s Festival of Trees | Kick off the holiday season with 45 stunning trees, a festive marketplace, crafts for kids, Santa visits, and a silent auction — all supporting compassionate care at Pete Moore Hospice House. Graduate Eugene, cascadehealth.org/festival
December 6-7
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy | London’s award-winning duo James & Jamesy bring British pantomime, physical comedy, and interactive holiday fun. 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. OChristmasTea.com
