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Volunteer among flowers and butterflies Friday, then catch the 5th Annual Rebelle Summer Soiree Saturday night in Springfield.
Good morning. It's Friday, May 22. If you have been craving something wholesome, something lively, or ideally both, congratulations: this is your weekend. One minute you are among native plants and butterflies, the next you are cheering local performers under stage lights. Alright, here's today's edition of your Eugene Lowdown:
Volunteer Work Party at Native Plant Nursery
Want an outdoor volunteer gig with flowers, birds and butterflies? Join the City of Eugene at the Alton Baker Park Native Plant Nursery, 538 Day Island Rd, for the Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party. Upcoming dates include today and next Friday, May 29th, 1-4 p.m. No experience needed; the work supports urban restoration projects.
One Stage, One Night, All Dance
The 5th Annual Rebelle Summer Soiree lands Saturday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, running until 9:30 p.m. The night features local talent from groups like Flex Studios, Moxie Dance Collective, and The Dance Collective, with youth/student tickets at $24 and adult tickets at $28.
Stand-Up Comedy
Hannibal Buress
Laugh muscles ready? Hannibal Buress is bringing the kind of jokes that make you forget your emails, your errands, and possibly your drink as you double over in your seat.Olsen Run Comedy Club & Lounge | 7 PM | 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene
Friday
Markets & Shopping
Food & Drink
5th Annual Asian Night Market
Bring your appetite and your curiosity for an evening where sizzling street food, colorful performances, and kid-friendly fun turn downtown into a mini vacation across Asia.Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza | 5 PM | 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Friday
Country Rock
Pure Prairie League
Dust off your air guitar and finest denim as veteran country-rockers roll out sing-along favorites, soaring steel solos, and the kind of choruses that get even the shy folks humming along by encore time.McDonald Theatre | 8 PM | 1010 Willamette St, Eugene
Friday
Musical Theater
NEHS Theatre Presents Fiddler on the Roof
Step away from homework and streaming queues for a night of big musical numbers, quick costume changes, and teens belting their hearts out in a timeless tale of tradition and change.North Eugene High School | 7 PM | 250 Silver Ln, Eugene
Friday
Pop
Complicated
Leave the playlist at home and let a live four-piece soundtrack your night with pop, rock, and country jams that may cause spontaneous dancing and off-key car karaoke later.PublicHouse | 7 PM | 418 A St, Springfield
Friday
Jazz
Gerry Rempel Trio
Let a seasoned jazz trio handle the improvising while you tackle the real challenge: choosing between tacos, pizza, or another round as the music keeps the evening swinging.The Garden on Friendly | 7 PM | 2760 Friendly St, Eugene
Friday
Karaoke
Themed Karaoke: Wiggin It
Got a wig that has been judging you from the closet? Tonight it finally earns its keep while you belt out karaoke hits, channel your inner rock star, and pretend you always have this much hair.Broken Glass Bar | 7:30 PM | 2222 State Hwy 99 N, Eugene
Friday
Foraging
Community Educ.
You Can Forage That: John Kallas on Wild Food
Pack your curiosity, not your lunch: this lively session with wild food expert John Kallas serves up tales, tips, and tasty ideas for turning everyday plants into your next unforgettable meal.Downtown Eugene Public Library | 4 PM | 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Friday
Pop
Dance Party
Bieber and a Beat: Justin Bieber Themed Dance Party
Prepare for four hours of pure Bieber fever, surprise pop throwbacks, and at least one friend dramatically belting every chorus while djsappho turns the dance floor into a full-on singalong.WOW Hall | 9 PM | 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene
Saturday
Cars & Coffee
Rev Comp - Cars & Coffee with the Real Rosies
Engines rumble, coffee steams, and real-life Rosie the Riveters hold court with stories tougher than any burnout. Roll in, fuel up, and let a little living history ride shotgun in your Saturday.The Arc Lane County | 10 AM | 4181 E St, Springfield
Saturday
Bootcamp
Join Us - Free Camps!
Lace up, show up, and let the burpees do the talking in free morning camps that welcome total beginners, seasoned regulars, and anyone bribed with post-workout coffee.Burn Boot Camp | 7:30 AM | 2758 Shadow View Dr, Eugene
Saturday
Jazz
Foxglove
Bring your best chair-dance moves and let the funk, rock, jazz, and RnB mashup handle the rest. Warning: spontaneous head-nodding and air-guitar solos may occur.Mac's Nightclub | 8 PM | 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Saturday
Comedy Show
Midnight Hacks
Stay up till the punchlines get weird as brave comics grab the mic at midnight, chasing big laughs, cheap slices, and the life choice you explain with "it seemed funny at the time."Happy Hours | 11:59 PM | 645 River Rd, Eugene
Saturday
Outdoors
Tours
Owen Rose Garden Heritage Rose Tours
Follow your nose on a leisurely walk where every turn reveals another showy bloom, surprising rose trivia, and plenty of chances to stop, sniff, and snap photos.Owen Rose Garden | 10 AM | 300 N Jefferson St, Eugene
Saturday
Kids Activities
Family Fun with LEGO
Step on creativity, not LEGO bricks at home. Let kids unleash wild builds, test big ideas, and proudly shout \"Look what I made!\" while you enjoy an easygoing afternoon together.Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library | 3 PM | 1990 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene
Saturday
Blues
Wine Tasting
Henry Cooper Trio
Let your weekend soundtrack be live blues and Americana while you juggle a wine glass in one hand and pizza slice in the other. The only thing you will miss is a boring Saturday.Sarver Winery | 3 PM | 25600 Mayola Ln, Eugene
Saturday
Farmers Market
Whiteaker Community Market Sunday Market
Pack your tote and your appetite: this neighborhood market serves up fresh veggies, crafty treasures, live tunes, and enough samples to make "just browsing" a full-contact sport.Whiteaker Community Market | 10 AM | 1180 W 4th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Americana
Rock
The Rubes in the Cemetery
Pack a blanket, your best tie-dye, and maybe a ghost story or two for a free evening of Americana jams in a beautifully atmospheric cemetery setting that is way more charming than chilling.Eugene Masonic Cemetery | 6 PM | University St & E 25th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Trivia Night
Quality Trivia with Elliot Martinez
Bring your brain, your bravest friends, and your best team name for a quiz night packed with quirky questions, bragging rights, and the chance to feel oddly proud of random facts.Blairally | 7 PM | 245 Blair Blvd, Eugene
Sunday
Kids Activities
Craft & Workshop
Analog Kids Craft
Little artists get shiny CDs, big imaginations, and zero screen time as they craft quirky animal characters from recycled materials in a playful, come-and-go art session for all ages.MECCA: Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts | 11 AM | 555 High St, Eugene
Sunday
Live Music
Solo Sunday
Trade your Sunday nap for live tunes, good beer, and a solo soundtrack that pairs perfectly with fries, friends, and pretending Monday is very far away.Plank Town Brewing Company | 4 PM | 346 Main St, Springfield
Sunday
Food & Drink
Slow Food South Willamette Cookbook Swap
Got cookbooks gathering dust? Trade them for fresh inspiration while you chat with fellow food geeks over mimosas and snacks - recycling has never tasted this good.Osteria DOP | 12 PM | 1122 Oak St, Eugene
Sunday
Kickball
Kickball
Lace up, channel your inner fifth grader, and come kick a rubber ball like it is the most important play of the season, all in the name of fresh air and easygoing fun.South Eugene High School Football Field | 11 AM | 298 E 19th Ave, Eugene
Sunday
Bluegrass
Live Music
Bluegrass Jam
Bring your banjo, your best G run, and maybe your game face. One minute youre picking bluegrass standards, the next you are locked in an epic showdown over a giant board game.Beergarden | 6:30 PM | 777 W 6th Ave, Eugene
Monday
Running Event
Miles on Memorial
Lace up for holiday miles, not mall lines. Loop the course, chase the clock, high-five your relay buddies, and earn those post-race snacks in true Memorial Day fashion.Alton Baker Park | 9 AM | 200 Day Island Rd, Eugene
Monday
Trivia
Trivia
Bring your smartest pals, your wildest guesses, and maybe that one friend who knows every random fact. Questions are tough, laughs are easy, and bragging rights are absolutely priceless.PLAY Eugene | 7 PM | 232 W 5th Ave, Eugene
Monday
Memorial Day
History
Memorial Day Service
Swap the backyard barbecue for an hour of heartfelt remembrance, live brass and bagpipes, and a chance to take home heritage rose starts that keep local history blooming long after the bugle fades.Eugene Pioneer Cemetery | 11 AM | 1001 E 18th Ave, Eugene
Monday
Dance
Weekly West Coast Swing
Glide into Monday where triple steps replace emails, spins beat spreadsheets, and the toughest decision of the night is whether to sit this song out or show off that new move one more time.The Vet's Club | 7 PM | 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Monday
Crochet & Knit
Sit & Stitch
Bring that half-finished scarf out of retirement, sip a warm drink, and stitch among fellow yarn lovers as you chat, relax, and pretend buying more skeins totally counts as self-care.Shelton McMurphey Johnson House | 6 PM | 303 Willamette St, Eugene
Monday
 | This week in 1902Crater Lake National Park was established as the fifth national park in the United States on May 22, 1902. |
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