Eugene this week November 19-November 25

Top Picks 🏅 

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

• Friday 11/21 Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire plays (all weekend)

• Saturday 11/22 Stroll and shop the Holiday Market (also Sun.)

• Saturday 11/22 Prep for the holidays; learn to make Gifts from the Kitchen

• Sunday 11/23 Animalia Musicalia; a concert of chamber music and fables

Around Town 🏙️ 

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

• Wednesday 11/19 Jazz One Set Wednesday with Anderson Donley

• Wednesday 11/19 Film screening & discussion; Gaza Doctors under Attack

• Thursday 11/20 See physic medium Matt Fraser on his live podcast tour

• Thursday 11/20 A night of punk with Authority Zero & Voodoo Glowskulls

• Thursday 11/20 Listen to Rhythm of the Americas with Eugene Symphony

• Thursday 11/20 Park Talks: Learn about elevated trails and more

• Thursday 11/20 Go see Wink at Oregon Contemporary Theater (all weekend)

• Thursday 11/20 Portland based jazz trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor brings tunes

• Friday 11/21 See BlueJay’s Canoe play at Very Little Theater (through Sun.)

• Friday 11/21 Bop to jam band Life During Wartime

• Friday 11/21 See musical Gypsy at Actor’s Cabaret theater (and Sat.)

• Friday 11/21 Fall, Fashion, and Fitness Annual Fundraiser gala

• Friday 11/21 Give a listen to the Steve Owen Jazz Quartet

• Saturday 11/22 Christmas with C.S. Lewis at the Hult Center

• Saturday 11/22 Get ready to sing; it’s Emo Nite at Wow Hall

• Saturday 11/22 Sit for Afternoon Tea at Shelton McMurphey House (& Sun.)

• Saturday 11/22 Ken Mastrogiovanni brings his drumming to town

• Saturday 11/22 Watch folk artist and storyteller John Craigie perform

• Sunday 11/23 Hunt for bargains at Piccadilly Flea Market

• Sunday 11/23 Check out the violin recital of Kara Eubanks w/ Nathalie Fortin

• Monday 11/24 Indie rock band Built to Spill takes the Wow Hall stage

• Tuesday 11/25 An evening of Fate and Fantasy w/ UO Symphony Orchestra

For the Kiddos 🛝 

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

• Wednesday 11/19 Try your hands at creating a mask (ages 13-19)

• Wednesday 11/19 Learn how to make a tasty hot cocoa jar (ages 5-9)

• Thursday 11/20 The Magical Moombahteers bring their show (through Sat.)

• Sunday 11/23 See The Vaudeville Hour; music, comedy sketches and more

• Tuesday 11/25 Teens can try crafting button mosaics (ages 9-12)

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The Duck Corner 🦆 

All things University of Oregon.

• Wednesday 11/19 Book Talk: Access, the battle for reproductive freedom

• Wednesday 11/19 Hear the Wind Symphony/Campus Band concert

• Wednesday 11/19 Women’s Volleyball vs USC

• Thursday 11/20 Transgressing the Museum discussion

• Thursday 11/20 BELLA film screening and discussion

• Friday 11/21 Go see the dark comedy play The Moors (all weekend)

• Saturday 11/22 Football vs USC

• Saturday 11/22 Women’s Volleyball vs Michigan

• Sunday 11/23 Women’s Basketball vs Utah State

• Monday 11/24 Enjoy and evening of music with the Oregon Wind Ensemble

See below for the links to sports events:

• Football

• Women’s Basketball

• Women’s Volleyball

What’s on Tap 🍻 

Grab a beverage and stay a while.

• Wednesday 11/19 Bike Happy Hour; Tales from the Rails to Trails author talk

• Wednesday 11/19 It’s World Toilet Day event (you know you are curious)

• Thursday 11/20 Head to Drop Bear for plant-based comedy night

• Friday 11/21 Dueling Pianos meet again, this time Tribute to the 90s

• Friday 11/21 Dark Lager Fest at ColdFire (their new location no less!) (& Sat.)

• Friday 11/21 Watch the Men at Werk drag showcase

• Saturday 11/22 Go see POW Pro Wrestling at Whirled Pies

• Saturday 11/22 Claudia’s Birthday Bash; blues, R&B and more

• Saturday 11/22 Kickoff time! Ducks watch party at Bier Stein

• Saturday 11/22 Don’t Tell Comedy is bringing its laughs to a secret spot

• Saturday 11/22 Concrete brings his comedy to Olsen Run

• Monday 11/24 Test your brain; Eugene Deadhead trivia

 ⬇️And for weekly trivia, bingo, and much more ⬇️ 

Take a Hike 🌲 

Get outside, you live in Oregon for darn sakes!

• Wednesday 11/19 Join the 2000’s inspired group run and party

• Saturday 11/22 Join Mt Pisgah Arboretum in helping reduce fuels/invasives

• Saturday 11/22 Acorn Workshop: learn about, taste, and more

• Saturday 11/22 Get outside on a Green Island photography walk

• Saturday 11/22 Celebrate the new Mill Street opening bike ride

Free 💸 

Need we say more?

• Wednesday 11/19 Learn how to blend tea, everything provided!

• Wednesday 11/19 Author reading; poetry with Molotkov and Thalman

• Thursday 11/20 Head to LCC to see the play Eurydice (all weekend)

• Thursday 11/20 Take a minute to attend the Trans Day of Remembrance

• Friday 11/21 Learn w/ CityClub about the Coos Bay Intermodal Port Project

• Friday 11/21 Movie night; come watch The Princess Bride, popcorn provided

• Friday 11/21 Travel to the Galapagos… at least by attending this presentation

• Friday 11/21 Rally in the Alley to support the upcoming Ducks games

• Saturday 11/22 Go check out the Farmer’s Market

• Saturday 11/22 It’s the Whiteaker Holiday Market (and Sun.)

• Sunday 11/23 Listen to Eugene/Springfield Community Orchestra concert

• Sunday 11/23 The Run to Stay Warm is sold out… but go cheer on your neighbors!

Not Eugene, but Close Enough 🚗 

Events about an hour away, ish.

• Friday 11/21 Shop the Veneta/Fern Ridge Holiday Bazaar (& Sat., Veneta)

• Friday 11/21 See the vendors at Handmade Holiday Bazaar (& Sat., Elmira)

• Saturday 11/22 GRRRLZ Rock music/arts festival (Cottage Grove)