The holiday season kicks off with Grammy winner Lewis Black bringing his signature satirical wit to the Hult Center. Enjoy a special evening with blues legend Curtis Salgado at the Springfield Mayor’s Revue, where attendees can enjoy appetizers and drinks at the Emerald Art Center before the main performance. The Shedd presents a tribute to Linda Ronstadt’s early years with Lynnea Barry’s “Long Long Time.” And the beloved Holiday Market returns indoors at the Lane Events Center where visitors can enjoy local artisan crafts alongside live music and international foods. What will you do?
November 14
Lewis Black | Grammy-winner Lewis Black hilariously dissects life’s absurdities in “Tragically, I Need You.” From Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” to Pixar’s “Inside Out,” his wit shines. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 15
Curtis Salgado | The Springfield Rotary Charitable Foundation and the Emerald Art Center are hosting the 6th annual Springfield Mayor’s Revue, an evening filled with appetizers, your favorite drink, and the sounds of award-winning blues vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado! Each ticket includes a hosted reception at the Emerald Art Center on November 15 at 5 p.m. with drinks and appetizers, immediately followed by the concert at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theatre. Proceeds from the Mayor’s Revue will be reinvested into the community. Emerald Art Center, emeraldartcenter.org
November 15
Harlan | Friday nights at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge means great live music and a perfect dinner night out with friends, family, or a special date! Explore the complete lineup of gifted musicians on the Lounge’s online calendar. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
November 15
An Evening to Envision | Enjoy live music by Shelly James and Agents of Unity, dinner, drinks, and a silent auction. This is an annual fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul’s McDonald Community Vision (MCV) Fund. The MCV fund works in the spirit of former Executive Director Terry McDonald as a”flexible source of help.” The MCV fund is used to respond to immediate needs like ice storms and wildfires, and to respond to opportunities to fill gaps in the community. Venue 252, svdp.us
November 15 & 16
Lynnea Barry’s “Long Long Time: Linda Ronstadt, 1967-78” | One of the top-selling female rock artists of all time, cross-genre legend Linda Ronstadt was a trailblazer who successfully tested the boundaries of popular music across rock, pop, country, folk, jazz, Latin, and Broadway. The Shedd, theshedd.org/LongLongTime
November 15 & 16
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
November 16 & 17
Nuts, Nuts, Nuts! At Detering Orchards | Oregon hazelnuts and walnuts are ready for harvest! Come enjoy festivities celebrating the bounty of nuts. They’ll also have canned goods, craft beer and cider, as well as homemade goodies available for purchase. Visit the animals! Detering Orchards, deteringorchards.com
November 16 & 17
Eugene Concert Choir’s Golden 50th Anniversary Season | Join Eugene Concert Choir for the season opening performances of Renaissance Revels, a nod to their past English Madrigal dinners, on Saturday, November 16th at 7:00pm, and Sunday, November 17th at 2:30 pm. Then experience Handel’s complete Messiah on December 15th, performed by the 100-Voice Eugene Concert Choir, guest soloists, and full Eugene Concert Orchestra. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
Through November 17
Friendsgiving at PublicHouse | Featuring shareable food specials from all of the magnificent food vendors, drink specials, live music in the heated tent, and so much more! Stay tuned for all of the tasty details from Shalosh, Tonalli Latin Kitchen, NorthWest Burgers, NorthWest Pizza and Moi Poki Grill. The BeerHall will have a variety of festive tastes and the Whiskey Lab team is preparing some specialty cocktails. PublicHouse, publichousehub.com
November 16, 19, 24, 25, & 30
GRRLZ ROCK | GRRLZ ROCK is a month-long celebration of women in the arts. There will be concerts, an art gallery showcase, prizes, and an online auction. Highlights include the kick off concert with fun activities at Whirled Pies on November 2 at 3 p., a double show featuring tons of talented musicians at Axe & Fiddle in Cottage Grove on November 16 at 4 pm., and a main stage performance at the MEPAA Music and Art Center on November 26 at 6 pm. Various locations, facebook.com/events
Through November 30
Helene Zemer’s Nature’s Spectrum in Glass | Helene Zemer’s collection of fused glass art, enhanced with acrylic paint, beautifully showcases the dramatic interplay of light and color found in nature, turning each piece into a vivid reflection of the natural world. New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
November 16 – December 24
Holiday Market | Browsing through the festive booths of Holiday Market with friends and family is only part of the magic. Enjoy two stages with live music all day long (10:30 am-6 pm), plus delicious meals and beverages in the International Food Court (located in Evergreen Hall). Gift wrapping is offered by Hope and Safety Alliance for donations in Evergreen Hall, from Nov. 16th until Dec. 15th. Lane Events Center, eugenesaturdaymarket.org
November 20
Date Night at Elizabeth’s | Wednesday nights are now date night at Elizabeth’s! Enjoy 50% off Elizabeth Chambers Cellar wine by the bottle and 50% off select cocktails with the purchase of two entrees from their dinner menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged! Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
Through November 24
“Side Man” | Travel back in time with this touching memory play, seen through the eyes of Clifford, the son of a jazz trumpet player and a young immigrant. As he narrates the story of his broken family, we follow his journey towards understanding and forgiveness. Very Little Theatre, thevlt.com
Through November 24
Photos with Santa at Cabela’s | Visits are free, and each family gets a free 4×6 photo taken professionally. Additional photo packages are available for purchase. Advance reservations are recommended to secure your time slot. Cabela’s, cabelas.com
Through November 30
Margaret Coe: Light, Woods, and River Flow | Karin Clarke Gallery presents Light, Woods, and River Flow, new works by Eugene painter Margaret Coe. Created over the past two years, this series of oils on canvas reflects Coe’s experience of nature near her home, blending light, texture, and personal symbolism. Coe’s exploration of dynamic contrasts and textures captures both nature’s essence and her own reflections. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
Through February 2
Calvin and Hobbes | Selections of original art and strips of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, 1985-1995. All original art is from the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, jsma.uoregon.edu
Through December 21
Landscape Expressions | The body of work exhibited in Ron Bunch’s Paper and Paint – Collage Landscape Expressions is a captivating collection of landscapes. It is interpreted through painted rice paper and archival tissue collaged onto board. Ron showcases his artistic process, which unfolds like magic through the conceptualization of forms, painting, tearing, and reassembling materials. Ron’s art will be on view from November 9 to December 21. Join the artist for an opening reception on November 9, 1-4 pm, with light bites and refreshments served. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
