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Calendar of Events

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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Barefoot Leroy in Concert
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 - 10:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $7
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  • Location: Tsunami Books
  • Address: 2585 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.554.7182

Acoustic Americana with BAREFOOT LEROY! What they're saying:“A hoot!” (Marc Time-KWVA) “What a sound!” (Rome Hamel-KRVM) “A joy to watch!” Kim Still (Saturday Market)

Brother Ali, Blank Tape Beloved, Homeboy Sandman, DJ Sosa, The Reminders
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $15 advance, $15 door
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  • Location: WOW Hall
  • Address: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.2746

Check out this hip-hop show at the WOW Hall.

Buster Keaton Days
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Cottage Grove Community Center Shepherd Room
  • Address: 700 East Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.1310

Celebration of the art of Buster Keaton sponsored by the Cottage Grove Historical Society. Several films to be shown.

Cirque de la Lune
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $27 - $33; discounts available for seniors, youth, students and groups
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  • Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
  • Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.4611

Escape to the world of a 1930’s Depression-era circus in Cirque de la Lune. Featuring three guest orchestras, these three new ballets will explore the grandeur, illusion and romance of the "Cirque."

Colonial Harvest Days
October 20, 2012 - October 31, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5, $20 per family, children 5 and under free
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  • Location: Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm
  • Address: 36777 Wheeler Rd, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
  • Phone: 541.746.5161

Celebrate the harvest season with a unique fall experience. Fun for the entire family. Each weekend enjoy live music, face painting, and a food venue.

Dog Tale Time
October 20, 2012 - December 15, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene Public Library
  • Address: 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Dog Tale Time returns to the Downtown Eugene Public Library on Saturdays from October 6 through December 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free opportunity for children from kindergarten to sixth grade to build skills by reading to trained dogs for fun, short one-on-one sessions. Starting a week in advance, pre-register at 541-682-8316 for 15-minute reading sessions.

Eric Richardson and Invisible Arts Trio
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: free
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  • Location: rye
  • Address: 444 E. 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.653.8509

Local jazz at it's best.

Eugene Generals Hockey
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7:35 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $6 students/seniors, Free kids 5 and under
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  • Location: Lane Events Center Ice
  • Address: 796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.359.4154

See some of the best junior level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host Vancouver.

Eugene International Film Festival
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
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  • Location: Regal Theaters
  • Address: 500 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401

A juried film festival with entries from around the world.

Eugene UKEtoberFest (Ukulele Festival)
October 20, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $15 concerts, $20 kids fest, $35 workshop, $205 weekend pass
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  • Location: Eugene Faith Center
  • Address: 1410 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Two days of ukulele workshops, concerts, jams, open mic and kids festival. Concerts and workshops by Aldrine Guerrero, The Quiet American, Lorenzo Vignando, Mandalyn May and more.

Eugene's 150th Birthday Party
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Skinner Butte Park & RiverPlay Playground
  • Address: 200 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Come out and celebrate 150 years of Eugene history with this fun party, procession and public art unveiling.

Eugene@150
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, October 2012 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Tour starting point: Campbell House Inn & Restaurant
  • Address: 252 Pearl St.,, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.1983

Eugene@150 Walking Tour of E. Skinner Butte Historic District. Refreshments, free 28 page booklet.

Eugene@150 Birthday Party
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Event Admission: FREE
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  • Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
  • Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401

Eugene was first incorporated 150 years ago on Oct. 17, 1862. Join us in celebrating our community’s history, present, and future. Enjoy cake, music by The Sugar Beets and performance by Radio Redux.

Eugene@150 Public Art Unveiling and Dedication
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Event Admission: FREE
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  • Location: 13th Avenue and Alder Street
  • Address: 13th Avenue and Alder Street, Eugene, OR 97401

A new piece of public art will be unveiled to mark Eugene’s 150th birthday at the corner of 13th Avenue and Alder Street. Tollowed by a procession to Skinner Butte Park for Eugene@150 celebration.

Family Exploration Day
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Tsanchiifin Trail
  • Address: Near Danebo Rd, Eugene, OR 97402

Discover the West Eugene Wetlands through unstructured play with WREN. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a restored wetland community.

For the Love of Mushrooms...A Weekend Foray
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday, 2 p.m. - Sunday, noon
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  • Location: Oakridge Hostel & Guest House
  • Address: Oakridge, OR
  • Phone: 541.782.4000

Enjoy a weekend of mushroom madness. Join fellow mushroom enthusiasts and naturalists for guided forays and informative lectures. Also look forward to delicious local cuisine and wine pairings.

Haunted Hike
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free for members; $5 for non-members
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  • Location: Alton Baker Park
  • Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.9699

At this fun, family-oriented event, Nearby Nature guides will lead special night hikes along a festive pumpkin-lit trail through the Alton Baker Park woods. On each hike, folks will encounter all sorts of furry and feathered creatures of the night in costume, from a gigantic bat to a sneaky spider.Back at the decorated picnic shelter, folks will have a hooting, howling good time creating creepy crafts and gobbling up tricky treats. There will also be a great raffle of goods and services donated ... Visit Website

Karen Lovely Featuring Hank Shreve
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 Cover
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  • Location: Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Address: 1626 Willamette st, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.344.8600

Karen LovelyFeaturing Hank ShreveBlues/R&B/Soul9pm$10 coverwww.karenlovely.com/

Kidical Mass!
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: various locations around Eugene
  • Address: , Eugene, OR 97401

A family fun ride with trailers, trail-a-bikes, Xtracycles, tandems, oh my! We'll ride legal, safe, and hoot it up. Helmets are heavily encouraged (and legally required for the tikes). Location rotates per month. Check website for details.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $17.50 advance, $20
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  • Location: McDonald Theatre
  • Address: 1010 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401

Sharing stages with some of hip-hop's most respected and revered legends, Seattle native Macklemore has spent several years honing his craft and perfecting his live show. DEE-1 and Luck-One open the show.

Official Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour Launch
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center
  • Address: 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR
  • Phone: 541.484.5307

Adventure seekers will soon have a new way to explore the local region, as Travel Lane County prepares to launch the first official Geocaching.com GeoTour on the West Coast--one of only eight nationwide.Stretching from Springfield to the crest of the Cascades, Travel Lane County’s first GeoTour, focused on the McKenzie River region. More than 30 geocaching sites have been selected and prepped for the new tour, officially named the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour – McKenzie River Edition. The to... Visit Website

Oregon Wedding Showcase
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $9
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  • Location: Lane Events Center
  • Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 503.838.2226

Talk with experts, see the latest trends, great new ideas and find money-saving show specials on everything for your wedding.

Red Cross Babysitter Training
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $70
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  • Location: Creswell High School Rm. 201
  • Address: 33390 Nieblock Lane, Creswell, OR
  • Phone: 541.736.4544

Grades 6-12. Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants through school-age children. This class addresses safety issues, preventing injuries and illnesses, basic child care, first aid, decision making skills and age-appropriate behavior and play. A minimum of six participants is required to operate class. Please bring a sack lunch.

Skip McDonald Photography Pure Nature Workshops
October 20, 2012 - October 27, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, Session 1: 7 - 11a.m.; Session 2: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $79 for one session; $139 for both
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  • Location: Overleaf Lodge
  • Address: 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane, Yachats, OR 97498
  • Phone: 541.736.6242

Skip McDonald Photography is holding two weekends of the popular “Pure Nature” workshop, sharing the tips and techniques of nature photography he has learned in 20 years as a pro.

Switchfoot, Paper Route
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $20 advance, $24 door
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  • Location: WOW Hall
  • Address: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.2746

Switchfoot, a Grammy award winner for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2011, is touring in support of their latest record Vice Verses.

Twelve Angry Men
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $16, $14 senior/student
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  • Location: Cottage Theatre
  • Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.8001

This suspenseful stage adaptation of Reginald Rose’s 1954 made-for-TV movie provides a mesmerizing glimpse into the underpinnings of the American judicial system.

Women's Running Retreat
October 20, 2012 - October 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:00 a.m; Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $295
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  • Location: McKenzie River Mountain Resort
  • Address: 51668 Blue River Drive, Blue River, OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.968.1362

Run, laugh, sip wine & enjoy good food. Let go, relax, have fun and treat yourself to this women's running retreat for all levels of runners. Lodging, meals, wine tasting, coaching are included.

WREN's Family Exploration Day @ Tsanchiifin Trail
October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, October 20, 201210:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Event Admission: FREE!
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  • Location: WREN's Yurt
  • Address: 751 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

This family program provides unstructured observation, education and inspiration in our surrounding natural spaces. WREN staff and volunteers will be on hand to check-out nature exploration equipment.

Zero Clearance Theater Company presents: "Dilemma"
October 20, 2012 - October 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Monday, 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5 general; $3 student
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  • Location: Westridge School
  • Address: 46433 Westridge Rd., Westfir, OR 97492
  • Phone: 541.782.5701

"Dilemma" is a story of inheritance, greed, and deceit. A young heiress is soon to inherit her grandfather's estate when a young man comes courting. He knows the old gentleman is near death, but it's all in the timing.

Exhibits & Shows


20th Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show
October 20, 2012 - November 02, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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  • Location: Emerald Art Center
  • Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.726.8595

Awards are presented for each of the 12 division categories. Art work is submitted by artists of all ages in a variety of subjects and mediums.

Beauty and the Beast
October 20, 2012 - November 03, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Thursday - Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Thursday: $14-$16, Friday and Saturday: $18
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  • Location: The Red Cane Theatre
  • Address: 1077 Chambers St., Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.556.4524

A classic tale with a gothic, comedic twist, the whole family will enjoy! With song and dance, magic and the unusual romance between an unlikely pair. Musical Dinner Theatre

Nick Sixkiller: The Man Behind the Mic
October 20, 2012 - 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.

Out in Space, Back in Time: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope
October 20, 2012 - February 10, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3; $2 seniors & youth; $8 families; Free on Wednesdays & to staff, students, children, faculty
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.5083

The Hubble Telescope takes amazingly clear pictures of objects beyond Earth. From our close neighbors in space to the distant Rose Galaxies, discover the universe in this exhibit of photographs.

Science Factory: Noise!
October 20, 2012 - 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.

Tidewaters by Rich Bergeman
October 20, 2012 - November 04, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3; $2 seniors & youth; $8 families; Free on Wednesdays & to staff, students, children, faculty
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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

Bergeman's photographs document his exploration of the light, landscape and way of life that once flourished along the navigable rivers of Oregon's Coast Range.

Tree Themed Art Show
October 20, 2012 - November 30, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Daily
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: ESAP Office
  • Address: 224 East 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.743.1509

Tree Themed Art Show.

Victorian Mourning Exhibit
October 20, 2012 - November 11, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 adults, $3 kids 4-12, children 3 and under free
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  • Location: Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House
  • Address: 303 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.484.0808

View the Victorian Mourning Exhibit. There’s always something new to see and do at the Castle on the Hill.

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Hideaway Bakery Market
October 20, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Behind Mazzi's Restaurant
  • Address: 3377 E Amazon, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.686.1982

Year-round farmers' market featuring local organic produce, meats, cheeses, herbs and more. Also enjoy fresh organic coffee, breads and gourmet sandwiches.

Markets


Florence Local Organic Farmers Market
October 20, 2012 - October 27, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Pro Lumber
  • Address: 310 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.268.4712

Local, weekly farmer's market selling produce, goods and crafts.

Florence Old Town Market
October 20, 2012 - October 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Old Town Boardwalk
  • Address: 1499 Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.206.4498

Featuring local and Northwest artists, crafters, farmers, fishermen, imports, live music and food vendors. Come join the fun next to the Siuslaw River.

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