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Top Picks 🏅
Our top picks for events you won’t want to miss.
Wednesday 1/14 Get a free lesson in crafting mocktails
Thursday 1/15 Get ready to laugh with comedian Nate Bargatze
Friday 1/16 It’s Coldfire Brewing’s 10th Anniversary (all weekend)
Monday 1/19 MLK Day of Service; tree planting along the Willamette River
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Don’t worry, I won’t promote every week. But if you have a business or event that you want to get in front of a few thousand Eugene locals, hit me up.
Everyone else… stay put. This week’s events deserve your reading.
As always… Happy reading, and see you out there! 🤠
Around Town 🏙
It’s healthy to leave your house once in a while…
Thursday 1/15 Listen to the Eugene Symphony w/ former director Guerrero
Thursday 1/15 Music of the greats with the Traveling Wilburys Revue
Friday 1/16 Holding on to Arid Land documentary and director Q&A
Friday 1/16 Go see a theater production of To Oz (also Sat.)
Saturday 1/17 Dance and sing to acoustic dance music w/ Keller Williams
Saturday 1/17 Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra presents Unforgettable
Saturday 1/17 Go see new historical drama play; The Rocket Men (& Sun.)
Saturday 1/17 Watch a staged production of The Seven Deadly Sins at The Shedd (also Sunday)
Sunday 1/18 Hunt for finds and treasure at Piccadilly Flea Market
Sunday 1/18 Hear from US Senator Merkley & Rep Val Hoyle
Sunday 1/18 Songwriter William Elliot Whitmore sings w/ love for the land
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For the Kiddos 🛝
We won’t judge if you want to go and don’t have kids!
Wednesday 1/14 Gather for stories & activities about motion (ages 5-9)
Wednesday 1/14 Welcome to Night Vale; listening/crafting party (age13-19)
Thursday 1/15 Get creative decorating a tote bag (teens)
Friday 1/16 Trivia about Oregon Battle of the Books (ages 9-12)
The Duck Corner 🦆
All things University of Oregon.
Wednesday 1/14 See a free screening of The Shining
Friday 1/16 Opening reception of Re-Invisioned exhibit at the museum
Saturday 1/17 Men’s Basketball vs Michigan
Tuesday 1/20 Men’s Basketball vs Michigan State
What’s on Tap 🍻
Grab a beverage and stay a while.
Wednesday 1/14 Jam or just listen; The Jazz Station Jam
Wednesday 1/14 Ales & Advocates; learn more about helping out at CASA
Thursday 1/15 A night interrupting comedians; Comic, Interrupted
Thursday 1/15 Mezcaleria; music/mezcal/food at PlayEugene (through Sat.)
Thursday 1/15 Zoe Pouliot & Robert Bohall bring a range of jazz to stage
Thursday 1/15 Battle of the Cover Bands at John Henry’s
Friday 1/16 Hear jazz on there bass and piano w/ Friesen & Stowell
Friday 1/16 Ocean-themed drag with Naughtycal
Friday 1/16 Concert for a cause; Pete’s Dragon Rose Band
Saturday 1/17 Comedy stand up at midnight… stay awake!
Saturday 1/17 Go out and support the Debutante pageant
Saturday 1/17 That’s Nasty; Adult themed blues showcase
Sunday 1/18 Hear from stand up comedian Drew Lynch
Sunday 1/18 Jazz, Bubbles, and Books; a classy night to support a cause
Sunday 1/18 Get ready for Wrestlesque; dancing, theatrics, and more
Sunday 1/18 Drinks and dogs, Lucky Paws pet adoption event at Beergraden
Tuesday 1/20 Tie flies, swap stories, and share a drink; Fly Fishing Night
⬇And for weekly trivia, bingo, and much more ⬇
Take a Hike 🌲
Get outside, you live in Oregon for darn sakes!
Friday 1/16 Group hike along the Middle Fork Path anyone?
Saturday 1/17 Learn outside on a Lichen Tour
Saturday 1/17 Head to Westmoreland Park to help w/ some park restoration
Sunday 1/18 Help out at the Arboretum with some trail work
Free 💸
Need we say more?
Friday 1/16 The Curious World of a Stinky Carnivore; a free talk on skunks
Saturday 1/17 Ever wondered how to string glass beads to make a plant?
Saturday 1/17 Head to Tsunami Books; “Seventh Ave” women’s jazz combo
Saturday 1/17 Celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Shedd
Saturday 1/17 Opening art reception; The Whisperers
Saturday 1/17 The Lane Country Farmer’s Market is back open!
Saturday 1/17 Artist talk with photographer Genevieve Ma’yet
Tuesday 1/20 Grab a brush and be creative painting a tote bag
Not Eugene, but Close Enough 🚗
Events about an hour away, ish.
Saturday 1/17 Learn about pruning fruit trees (Junction City)
Sunday 1/18 Help out counting eagles, byob (binoculars!!) (Cottage Grove)
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