Eugene this week June 11-June 17

Top Picks 🏅 

Our top picks for events you won’t want to miss.

• Wednesday 6/11 NCAA Track and Field Championships (through Sat.)

• Saturday 6/14 The Eugene Hotel celebrates 100 years; music, car show, and more

• Eugene Beer Week, check out tons of local happenings all week

Around Town 🏙️ 

It’s healthy to leave your house once in a while…

• Wednesday 6/11 Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark sing folk music

• Thursday 6/12 Jazz rhythms from around the world w/ Duende Libre

• Thursday 6/12 World guitar musicians Pierre Bensusan and Clive Carroll

• Thursday 6/12 Sam Talent serves laughs all weekend at Olsen Run

• Friday 6/13 Drifters Baseball take the mound against Portland (all weekend)

• Friday 6/13 See Stage Kiss at the Very Little Theater (all weekend)

• Friday 6/13 Contemporary jazz with Henry Ivie-Gardner and Friends

• Friday 6/13 Keith Greeninger brings the folk music to Tsunami Books

• Friday 6/13 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue rock at the Cuthbert

• Friday 6/13 The Trail to Oregon; a play (all weekend)

• Friday 6/13 Johnny Cash; Ring of Fire at Acttor’s Cabaret (all weekend)

• Friday 6/13 See some birds at Night at the Raptor Center

• Friday 6/13 Summer of Sound at Wow Hall; 3 bands in one!

• Friday 6/13 Jet Black Pearl & her accordion w/Baroque Betty String Quartet

• Friday 6/13 Jazz vocalist Gina Saputo releases her new album Daydream

• Friday 6/13 Sing the Body: Queer Vocal Fest (all weekend)

• Saturday 6/14 Walk and shop the Women’s and Children’s Expo

• Saturday 6/14 The Eugene Hotel celebrates 100 years; music, car show, and more

• Saturday 6/14 Swing Dance Party with live music by Summertime Swingtet

• Saturday 6/14 Jazz trumpeter Caylie Davis Quartet ft Keith Brown perform

• Saturday 6/14 Learn how to quick pickle fruits and veggies

• Saturday 6/14 Live music & a running film screening w/ Alexandra Helgerson

• Sunday 6/15 Listen to Joni Mitchell through the voice of Rainee Blake

• Monday 6/16 British psychedelic space rock group Gong take the stage

• Monday 6/16 The Evan Furrow Trio brings jazz music to life

• Tuesday 6/17 Eugene Emeralds are home vs Vancouver

• Tuesday 6/17 An explosive performance from music duo Tune-Yards

• Tuesday 6/17 Lane United FC soccer club takes the field

• Tuesday 6/17 Get inspired with running documentary ULTRA- The Long Run

For the Kiddos 🛝 

We won’t judge if you want to go and don’t have kids!

• Friday 6/13 Boogey out at the Nautical Neon-Sense Dance Party

• Friday 6/13 School’s Out Carnival; games, food and more (ages 3-11)

• Saturday 6/14 Look to the sky; Bounce gymnastics aerial show Rio

• Saturday 6/14 Under the sea at Lagoon Playcafe grand opening event

• Saturday 6/14 An afternoon w/ Eugene Ballet Academy’s Enchanted Forest

• Sunday 6/15 Have fun with Monster Windsocks (ages 5-9)

• Sunday 6/15 Try your skills at making paper koi kites

The Duck Corner 🦆 

All things University of Oregon.

• Wednesday 6/11 Tap your feet at the American Roots Ensemble Showcase

What’s on Tap 🍻 

Grab a beverage and stay a while.

• Wednesday 6/11 Work on you magic; Intro to Spellcasting at Whirled Pies

• Thursday 6/12 Work on your painting skills at a Painting Party

• Thursday 6/12 Armed forces members who love the outdoors meetup

• Thursday 6/12 Nerd Nite; interesting topics… learn something!

• Thursday 6/12 Think you know Taylor? Taylor Swift themed trivia night

• Friday 6/13 Listen the Grateful Dead with Ramblin’ Rose

• Friday 6/13 Crack, peel, dip, devour; Cajun Crab Boil

• Friday 6/13 Giggle and Gulp brings the comedy to Gratitude Brewing

• Saturday 6/14 Enter or watch the Eugene Pride Quing Pageant

• Saturday 6/14 Super duper secret comedy show

• Saturday 6/14 Some Like It Hot: Old Hollywood burlesque & drag show

AND DON’T FORGET ⬇️ 

Take a Hike 🌲 

Get outside, you live in Oregon for darn sakes!

• Thursday 6/12 Take a group walk around UO checking out the public art

• Thursday 6/12 Break out the roller skates for a trail skate and river swim

• Saturday 6/14 Flag Day at Alton Baker Park historic flag walk

• Saturday 6/14 Love or just curious about E-bikes? eRide Expo

• Saturday 6/14 Listen to music outside free with Ambient Ecology

• Saturday 6/14 Living River Exploration day at Green Island

• Saturday 6/14 Lace up your shoes; Run for Peace 5k-10k Run/Walk

• Saturday 6/14 Field trip; West Eugene Wetlands searching for butterflies

Free 💸 

Need we say more?

• Friday 6/13 Enjoy an art reception with Julia Maria Nemeth

• Friday 6/13 Take a stroll at the Springfield Second Friday Art Walk

• Friday 6/13 Try your hand at embroidery on a felt bird

• Friday 6/13 Join City Club to learn about museums roles in telling history

• Friday 6/13 Visit the vintage car show at Valley River Center (all weekend)

• Saturday 6/14 Go check out the Saturday Market and Farmer’s Market

• Saturday 6/14 Go watch the Springfield Police K9 competition

• Saturday 6/14 Juneteenth at 5th St Market with dancing, vendors and more

• Sunday 6/15 The Whiteaker Community Market is the perfect little stroll

• Tuesday 6/17 Learn how to make your home a pollinator haven

• Tuesday 6/17 Paint a kindness rock to leave somewhere for others to enjoy

Not Eugene, but Close Enough 🚗 

Events about an hour away, ish.

• Wednesday 6/11 The start of Concerts in the Park (Cottage Grove)

• Thursday 6/12 Catch some theater; Nevermore (Cottage Grove, all weekend)

• Saturday 6/14 Dad’s Night at Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove)

• Tuesday 6/17 Pickin’ N Paddling’ concert and paddle sport demo (Lowell)