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Welcome to the events calendar for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Thousands of events take place each year. Music and ethnic festivals, Broadway performances, museums, sporting events and guided hikes are some of the exciting events that happen here.
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"New Media, Race, and Participatory Politics: Democracy in the 21st Century"
May 16, 2013
  • Event Times: Thursday, 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Knight Law Center, Room 110
  • Address: 1221 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403

Featuring Cathy Cohen, University of Chicago, and part of the 2013 Public Affairs Speaker Series. Sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics and the UO Dept. of Political Science

Avenue Q
May 16, 2013 - May 18, 2013
  • Event Times: Thursday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $17 - $26
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  • Location: Oregon Contemporary Theatre
  • Address: 194 W Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.465.1506

The smash-hit Broadway Musical returns with the same terrific cast and is joined by Evynne Hollens as Lucy the Slut.

Eugene Symphony presents Dvorak's Symphony No. 8
May 16, 2013
  • Event Times: Thursday, 8 p.m.
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  • Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
  • Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.5000

Harold in Italy blends the concerto and symphony forms in this tone poem where the soloist plays a “character” inspired by Lord Byron’s poetry. The season concludes with Dvorák’s idyllic and joyful Symphony No. 8.

Public Works Day - Open House
May 16, 2013
  • Event Times: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: City of Eugene Public Works
  • Address: 1820 Roosevelt Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.4800

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways public works serves our community with special guest from the City of Eugene Police and Fire departments. Take part in hands-on activities geared for kids of all ages.

Exhibits & Shows


Bloom: The Art of Gardens
May 16, 2013 - June 02, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Fifth Street Public Market
  • Address: 296 East Fifth Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401

Bloom: The Art of Gardens returns to the Fifth Street Public Market. Come see inspirational flower and garden installations from the area's most talented garden designers and landscape architects.

German Expressionism
May 16, 2013 - May 19, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free to $5
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  • Location: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
  • Address: 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene, OR 97403

Featuring prints by Wassily Kandinsky, Käthe Kollwitz, Franz Marc, and Emil Nolde as well as the recently restored double-sided Max Pechstein painting "Ballet Dancers/Two Women in Lamplight."

Ming Wong: Life and Death in Venice
May 16, 2013 - June 02, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free - $5
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  • Location: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon  (Arts, Culture & Wine)
  • Address: 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene, OR 97403

Singapore-artist Wong shows his 3-channel Life and Death in Venice. Entirely self-directed, produced and conceived during his presentation for the Singapore Pavilion during the 53rd Venice Biennale.

Nick Sixkiller: The Man Behind the Mic
May 16, 2013 - June 23, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $2 - $8
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3024

Nick Sixkiller is a powwow MC, radio DJ and advocate in Eugene who seeks to connect native and non-native people through his service in the community. Learn more about this amazing local leader.

Science Factory: Noise!
May 16, 2013 - May 31, 2013
  • Event Times: Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $4, Free children 2 and under
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  • Location: The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome
  • Address: 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401

Featuring interactive stations on sound, music, and hearing, this display is sure to raise decibels! Each activity takes a playful look at the physics of sound waves as well as how music and sound affect our mood.

Silent Spaces: Photographs by Jon Meyers
May 16, 2013 - July 21, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free - $3
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3024

Journey with Eugene artist Jon Meyers to the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, exploring the sagebrush-covered ruins of Hovenweep and Chaco Canyon.

Site Seeing: Snapshots of Historical Archaeology in Oregon
May 16, 2013 - December 31, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: General Admission: $3. Free Wednesday.
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.1671

From a 19-century working-class family in Portland to a Chinese mining community in Jacksonville, this exhibit tells the stories of five historical sites recently excavated by museum archaeologists.

Taste and Flavor: Sweet
May 16, 2013 - August 23, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Event Times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Center for Meeting and Learning at Lane Community College  (Convention & Event Facilities)
  • Address: 4000 E 30th Ave Bldg 19, Eugene, OR 97405

Third in the series of Taste and Flavor exhibits, featuring adult and children's interpretations of "Sweet". Artwork includes photography, mixed media, painting.

The Gallery at the Watershed
May 16, 2013 - June 08, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: The Gallery at the Watershed  
  • Address: 321 Mill St Ste 6, Eugene, OR 94701

Eugene's newest art gallery. Dedicated to sharing exceptional contemporary artists, art and art education with the world community. Come visit the current gallery featuring artists: Lillian Almeida, Robert Canaga, Jill Cardinal, Kirk Lybecker, Renee Manford, Randy Ortiz, Michael Orwick, Sarah Sedwick, Angelita Surmon, Randall David Tipton and Jeff White.

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Heidi Tunnell Thursday Night Dinner
May 16, 2013 - May 30, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $15 - 20
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  • Location: Heidi Tunnell Catering Company & Café
  • Address: 182 S 2nd St, Creswell, OR 97426
  • Phone: 541.895.5885

Chef Heidi Tunnell presents a Thursday evening, family-style dinner at her notable Creswell catering company. Known for her remarkable and locovare-based catering and bakery, enjoy an ever changing seasonal menu featuring her own family's farm-raised meats. A selection of local wine and beer is offered.

Thirsty Thursday and Trivia Night
May 16, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7 p.m. (If Hult Center event, then 8 p.m.)
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Sixth Street Grill
  • Address: 55 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.485.2961

Win prizes and test your knowledge on subjects like Star Wars, celebrities, pop culture, sports, riddles, culture, history, and more! Hosted by the dynamic duo of Heather & Hannah!

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