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Two big weekend starts: Oregon Bach Festival concerts begin Saturday, and Alesong's two-day 10th anniversary celebration follows.
Good morning. It's Friday, June 26. Eugene's weekend plans are coming in two flavors: concert-hall grandeur and a very specific kind of "cheers" on Territorial Highway. If you're the type who likes your summer calendar to start with a bang, you're in luck. Alright, here's today's edition of your Eugene Lowdown.
Oregon Bach Festival Opens Tomorrow
The Oregon Bach Festival starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday, July 12, with a 2026 season built around creation, invention and the American story. Highlights include Ukrainian conductor Natalia Ponomarchuk leading Sunday's performance and Jos van Veldhoven closing the festival with Haydn's "The Creation" on Sunday, July 12.
A Birthday Beer Worth Cracking Open
Alesong Brewing & Blending is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new collaboration that sounds built for a cooler victory lap. The 10th CANniversary IPA, made with Portland's Gigantic Brewing, is a 7% IPA with Citra, Mosaic and Dolcita hops in 16 oz cans. The party runs Saturday and Sunday, 1-8 p.m., with live music, a cookout and special releases at Alesong on Territorial Highway.
Stand-Up Comedy
Desi Banks
Side-splitting sets, booming laughs, and a touring headliner with 19 million followers turn this club night into the kind of comedy outing youll still be quoting weeks later.Olsen Run Comedy Club & Lounge | 7 PM | 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene
Friday
Pride Event
Dance Party
Annual Pre-Pride Dance Party
Glitter, grooves, and big Pride energy collide when the DJ hits the decks, the crowd fills the floor, and every song becomes your new favorite anthem for the night.Nelson's in the Whit | 8 PM | 400 Blair Blvd, Eugene
Friday
Jazz
Mood Swing Live
Live jazz, cold taps, and food truck aromas team up so your biggest decision of the night might be whether to nod along politely or commit to a full-on chair dance.The Garden on Friendly | 7 PM | 2760 Friendly St, Eugene
Friday
Family & Kids
Outdoor Movie
Dive-in Movie: Zootopia 2
Picture your crew splashing around, then drying off under the stars as an animated buddy-cop caper plays outside, popcorn in hand and no living room cleanup waiting afterward.Splash at Lively Park | 8 PM | 6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield
Friday
Jazz
Christopher Stubbs "Piano Man"
Keys, crooning, and an afternoon off work? Treat yourself to a free plaza concert packed with jazzy riffs, Motown grooves, and soul-drenched sing-alongs that turn a regular Friday into a mini staycation.Rosa Parks Plaza at Eugene Station | 2 PM | 1080 Willamette St, Eugene
Friday
Family & Kids
Painting Class
All Ages: Paint the Ocean
Splash color like a carefree jellyfish while stories, music, and paint supplies combine into an hour where the only deep-sea drama is choosing your favorite shade of blue.Bethel Branch Library | 11 AM | 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Friday
Karaoke
Karaoke
Microphones, catchy tunes, and fearless (or slightly nervous) singers collide as KJ Drizzy spins tracks and the crowd cheers every high note and glorious off-key moment.Eagles Springfield McKenzie | 7 PM | 1978 Main St, Springfield
Friday
Film Screening
Movie Night at the Outpost: Back to the Future 1 & 2
Hoverboards, DeLoreans, and a flux capacitor or two set the tone for a laid-back summer screening where the only thing you need to time precisely is your snack run.Spacebuds The Outpost | 8 PM | 38498 McKenzie Hwy, Springfield
Friday
Clothing Swap
Huge Clothing Sale
Score a whole bag of clothes for pocket change and feel good knowing every bargain find helps fund compassionate hospice care in the area.Hearts for Hospice Warehouse | 10 AM | 4660 Main St Bldg B, Springfield
Saturday
Jazz
Food & Drink
Dinner and Jazz with Dorian and Dorothea
Warm piano lines and strolling bass notes set the soundtrack for your meal, with melodies smooth enough to sip and solos lively enough to keep your fork politely hovering.Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Club | 7 PM | 560 Oak St Ste 130, Eugene
Saturday
Contemp Folk
Andrea Walker and Sarah Lecomte Live
Under the evening sky, expect soul-soothing harmonies, poetic lyrics, and the kind of house-concert magic where you might leave with a new favorite song and at least three new friends.The Garden of Dreams | 7 PM | 78 Arbor Dr, Eugene
Saturday
Rock
Bad Reputation
Hook-filled rock anthems, air-guitar worthy solos, and a packed dance floor turn this gig into a mini arena show, minus the parking drama and plus way better burgers.Shooters Pub & Grill | 8 PM | 2650 River Rd, Eugene
Saturday
Health
1st Annual Blueberry Wellness Fair
Blueberries meet balance in a few easy hours of wellness demos, friendly vendors, and feel-good resources that make taking better care of yourself almost as tempting as that next berry sample.The Archer at Crescent Park | 10 AM | 2951 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Saturday
Story Time
Family Storytime in the Park
Tiny listeners, big imagination. Expect wiggly toddlers, cheerful songs, and enough story magic to make the playground nap on the way home feel practically guaranteed.Awbrey Park | 10:30 AM | River Rd and Spring Creek Dr, Eugene
Saturday
Sewing Class
Free Sewing Class
Stitches, seams, and maybe a little seam-ripping all become more fun when you can use provided machines, trade tips with fellow makers, and help future stage costumes simply by showing up to a free class.Applegate Regional Theatre | 1 PM | 87230 Central Rd, Eugene
Saturday
Comedy Show
Film Screening
A Summer Variety Show
Laughs, surprises, and sixty-second cinematic glory collide as comics, magicians, and mad scientists share the stage with bite-size movies and prize-filled games in one delightfully unpredictable evening.Art House | 7 PM | 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Death Metal
Invocation Ritual with Cold Blue Mountain & Redivivus
A triple hit of blast beats, doom-laden grooves, and snarling vocals packs more volume into one Sunday night than your neighbors probably bargained for, and the amps are definitely not here for subtlety.John Henry's | 9 PM | 881 Willamette St, Eugene
Sunday
Auto Show
Eugene Cars and Coffee Collaborations
Engines rumble, coffee flows, and trophies wait for your vote as local car groups roll in for a laid back meet packed with builds, burnouts without 2-step, and enough tire smoke to perfume your weekend.N Touch Detailing | 11 AM | 610 Commercial St Ste D, Eugene
Sunday
Live Music
Traditional Irish Music Session
Fiddles, flutes, and friendly foot tapping keep the room humming, while pint glasses provide percussion that would make any bodhran just a little bit jealous.Falling Sky Brewing | 4 PM | 1334 Oak Aly, Eugene
Sunday
Trivia Night
Quality Trivia With Stephen
Obscure movie quotes, half-remembered history, and that one random fact you learned in fifth grade finally have a purpose, and bragging rights taste even better than the last-round nachos.Houndstooth Public House | 8 PM | 1795 W 6th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Nature Hike
Tours
Sunday Guided Tours
Owls blinking, hawks posing, and an eagle silently judging your bird trivia skills - this early tour serves up close encounters, pro tips from trainers, and plenty of chances to practice your best raptor stare.Cascades Raptor Center | 8:45 AM | 32275 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene
Sunday
Book Club
Silent Book Club
Pages turning, drinks sipping, conversations kept blissfully optional - this quiet gathering lets you actually read that book you keep carrying around, with built-in time to chat about it if you feel like it.Coffee Plant Roaster | 2 PM | 2836 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Trivia Night
Trivia With Geo
Trivia questions fly, teammates whisper, and someone swears they knew that answer before it was cool, all while you chase prizes, bragging rights, and the satisfaction of remembering one random fact.PublicHouse | 6:30 PM | 418 A St, Springfield
Monday
Career Fair
Job Help and Career Support
Need a boost in your job hunt? Get friendly, real-world help with resumes and interviews, and walk away with leads that feel a lot more promising than another late-night scroll.Downtown Eugene Public Library | 9:30 AM | 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Monday
Comedy Show
Slice Mic
Five-minute sets mean tight jokes, fast recoveries, and just enough time to regret that one weird premise before the light flashes and someone else grabs the mic with an even stranger idea.Slice Pizzeria & Bar | 8 PM | 325 Blair Blvd, Eugene
Monday
Dance
Weekly West Coast Swing Dancing
A night of West Coast Swing practice pairs smooth footwork with plenty of laughs, surprise partners, and the satisfying moment you realize you are having too much fun to count the beats.Veterans Memorial Building | 8 PM | 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Monday
Trivia Night
Deadhead Trivia
First set: questions. Second set: bragging rights. Bring your best Dead lore, find your fellow tape-traders at the next table, and see whose memory survived the tour years the best.Whirled Pies | 6 PM | 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene
Monday
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