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Good morning. It's Tuesday, April 28. Eugene is feeling quietly ambitious right now: big ideas in local classrooms, and big culture on the walls when you need a brain break. If you have a spare hour (or a spare laptop part), there is something in town that could use your curiosity. Alright, here's today's edition of your Eugene Lowdown:
A Passport to Himalayan Art
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is opening Gateway to Himalayan Art, a special exhibition spotlighting religious and cultural works from Tibet, Nepal, China and Mongolia. Created with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, it spans pieces from the 13th through 21st centuries. Expect videos and audio, plus Wednesday hours extended until 8 p.m. through April.
Tech Turnaround Turns Scraps Into Laptops
Three Thurston High School students are proving old tech still has mileage. Tech Turnaround, guided by computer science teacher Ben Barrett, refurbishes donated and broken hardware into working computers for the THS Family Resource Center. More than 20 devices have already been donated, with 16 more in the works before the school year ends.
Live Music
Gerry Rempel Trio
Bring your best head-nod and toe-tap skills for a night of tight grooves, tasty solos, and the kind of chill atmosphere where the loudest argument is IPA or lager.Tuesday
Stand-Up Comedy
Shut Up, Youre Wrong: A Comedy Debate
Bring your hottest takes and loudest laugh as comedians battle it out over absurd topics, proving that being confidently wrong can be way more entertaining than being right.Tuesday
Live Music
Clay Birds, Mau, Othiel, Murder Movies
Bring your earplugs and your friends - this basement-style rager squeezes a mini festival of heavy bands into one room, with ticket prices light enough to leave cash for merch.Tuesday
Karaoke
Karaoke with Grog
Grab a mic, pick a banger, and unleash your inner rock star while strangers cheer like you are actually on tour. The only wrong note is staying home in silence.Tuesday
Kids Activities
Tot Tuesdays at Tugman - Opening Day!
Pack snacks, bubbles, and your best mom anecdotes for a morning where the kids burn energy and the adults refill theirs. Expect grass stains, giggles, and new mom-friend group chats.Tuesday
Charity
Beer Tasting
Pint Night Fundraiser for Burrito Brigade
Raise a glass and lower food insecurity as every pint helps power a local burrito-fueled hunger-fighting crew, proving that one of the tastiest ways to do good might be hiding on tap.Tuesday
Guest Lecture
Science & Tech
Parks Talk: An Evening With Dr. M Jackson
Swap small talk for glacier talk at this climate-focused evening, complete with striking polar photos, local park updates, and plenty of awe without needing snow boots or a passport.Tuesday
Live Music
Pat Metheny - Side-Eye III+
Hear guitar lines so smooth you may forget to blink while a killer rhythm section keeps everything simmering. Expect jaw-dropping solos, happy ears, and maybe a renewed urge to practice your own instrument.Wednesday
Performing Arts
Live Music
Open Mic
Got three chords, one punchline, or a half-finished poem? Toss your name in the hat at 7:00 PM, hope the universe pulls it, and ride a $5-$15 cover into a night of unpredictable fun.Wednesday
Bingo
Noche De Loteria
Swap doomscrolling for colorful cards and cheeky clues as you shout for wins, snack on tacos, sip a cold drink, and feel smug knowing your game night also supports a local cause.Wednesday
Puzzle
Hobbies
Jigsters - A Night for Puzzlers
Swap doomscrolling for edge pieces and corner hunts as you team up on jigsaw puzzles, sip your favorite drink, and celebrate the tiny thrill of finally finding where that one weird piece actually goes.Wednesday
New Parent Event
Baby Connection
Show up in sweats, leave with answers. Get your baby weighed, your feeding questions heard, and your sanity boosted while swapping stories with other sleep-deprived grownups.Wednesday
Hiking
Hiking Social!
Lace up, head uphill, and call it cardio with a view. Expect wagging tails, new friends, and a sunset so good you might briefly forget about your burning calves.Wednesday
Foreign Language
Conversaciones en Espanol
Tired of talking to your language app? Swap the robot for real humans, real laughs, and real Spanish practice as you chat, stumble, recover, and actually remember those verbs next time.Wednesday
Community Educ
Causes & Charity
Help & Hope Hour Tour
Step behind the scenes of community care for a fast-paced hour packed with stories, eye-opening stats, and just enough inspiration to make you say, "Wow, a lot of good is happening here."Wednesday
Causes & Charity
Trivia Night
ShelterCare Trivia Night
Bring your smartest friends, your silliest team name, and your best guesswork for a trivia night packed with snacks, drinks, friendly rivalries, and the sweet chance to be crowned champions for a cause.Thursday
Latin Night
Salsa Dance
Latin Dance Night
Shake off the weekday slump with salsa, bachata, and timba as DJ Vito keeps the floor moving and your two left feet feeling oddly confident.Thursday
Symphony
Classical
Oregon Wind Symphony: Revelations: Light, Voice, and Transformation
Let a full wind symphony whisk you from Cuban rhythms to shimmering choral sonorities and bold fanfares, proving that clarinets and trumpets can absolutely handle the drama.Thursday
Cycling
Bike Ride to May: Bike Month Kickoff
Show up with two wheels and mild enthusiasm, roll out with bird-themed swag, fresh river views, and at least one new bike friend who swears this chill ride totally counts as cross-training.Thursday
Baseball
Y2K Boy Band Night
Dig out the low-rise jeans and frosted tips in your camera roll mentality for a boy-band-fueled ballgame where the only thing stronger than the nostalgia is the stadium playlist.Thursday
Blues
Rooster's Blues Jam
Bring your chops or just your ears - this laid-back blues jam serves up tasty riffs, surprise sit-ins, and the kind of solos that might make you forget your drink on the table.Thursday
Charity
Food & Drink
Spring Spaghetti Dinner and Auction
Come hungry for spaghetti and ready to outbid your friends as you chase auction treasures and raise funds that turn noodles and generosity into real help for the community.Thursday
 | This week in 1851Oregon's first major gold rush began on May 2, 1851, following a gold discovery on Josephine Creek. |
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