Bluegrass for Jazz Heads
Jazz and bluegrass join forces at Shane Allen Presents!
On Jan. 9, explore the intersection of jazz and bluegrass music in the American Songbook — and maybe a Bruce Springsteen song or two — … Continue reading
Arts
Moving the Needle on the Myth of the West
‘Roots and Resilience’ shows how Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history
Fragments from a Chinese mining camp dated to the late 1800s found at Malheur National Forest, a gong used in the Portland Rose Festival in … Continue reading
Double the Fun
Improv comedy rap battle at Fathoms Bar
On Jan. 3, Double Entendre, a combination rap battle and comedy show, returns to Fathoms Bar near the University of Oregon campus. Eugene comedian Lexis … Continue reading
Welcome the New Year with Fermata Ballet Collective
The theme of Fermata’s Winter Series ‘Thresholds’ encourages welcoming new energy, new ideas and the new year.
Fermata Ballet Collective is hosting its annual Winter Series Jan. 2 to Jan. 4. It invites dancers of all levels to engage with dance, conversation, … Continue reading
Routes Back Home
Portland piano jazz from Kerry Politzer at The Jazz Station
On Jan. 3, Portland jazz pianist and educator Kerry Politzer and The Kerry Politzer Quartet celebrate her latest album, Alternate Routes, at The Jazz Station. … Continue reading
Crafty Crowds Unite
‘Mary Poppins’ kicks off 2026 Crafter’s Movie Night film series at Art House
If, like many, you’ve ever wished for a little more light in a typical movie theater so you can do something with your hands like … Continue reading
Glyph Turns 30
Floater plays a birthday party for a local classic on New Year’s Eve
Floater’s album Glyph turned 30 in 2025, and on New Year’s Eve, the grunge and progressive metal band — which formed in Eugene in the … Continue reading
Punks and Poems
Dirtclodfight singer Phil Merwin releases debut book of poetry
On Dec. 20, Eugene punk musician Phil Merwin reads from his debut book of poetry, For Hungry Ghosts, out now on esteemed Portland record label … Continue reading
An Aussie Abroad
Comedic storytelling inspired in part by Eugene comes to The Hybrid Gallery
A woman named Gina, who was close to Australian storytelling comedian Jon Bennett, lost her virginity in Eugene. Bennett, now based in Portland, tells that … Continue reading
Local Eugene Trio ‘Free Creatures’ perform in their hometown
Homegrown in Eugene, the one-of-one sound curated by these artists has captured the hearts of many worldwide.
Experience the unique sound born in the heart of Eugene — local artist and producer Marv Ellis has broken through the music scene with his … Continue reading