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More than 100 fun, FREE events listed inside!


¡Más de 100 eventos divertidos y
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2019 SEASON
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• We invite you to bring lawn


Signature Events chairs, blankets and picnics to
the parks.
Summer Series • Please don’t bring pets, glass
containers, alcohol, tobacco
Movies products or drugs.
• Movies will be subtitled.
Music
• Events may be canceled or
Drama and Dance changed because of unforeseen
circumstances.
Family Fun • Find more information and stay
up-to-date at EUGfun.org.

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Tai Chi in the Park Blocks
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 4 - September 19 •
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Eugene Rec
Join your neighbors in practicing this ancient Chinese art. It uses
calm, flowing movements to promote balance and flexibility and
to reduce stress. Wear loose clothing and dress for the weather.
Meets by the salmon fountain in the West Park Blocks. Make
a morning of it by enjoying the Lane County Farmers Market
immediately afterward. There won’t be class July 4.

Lettuce Grow Garden Club


Wednesdays, June 5 - August 28 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
A drop-in program for beginner and experienced gardeners alike
to gather, learn and practice holistic, organic gardening techniques.
Attendees can expect guest speakers, book readings and various
seasonally appropriate gardening and sustainability activities. Come
meet other gardeners and get help with your garden.
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Fun For All
Weekdays, July 1 - August 23 • Times Vary
Eugene’s Neighborhood Parks
Presented by Eugene Rec
Supervised crafts and games for youth in neighborhood parks.
Free lunch provided by FOOD for Lane County at most sites.
Details at Getrec.org/funforall.

Amazon Farmers Market


Thursdays, June 13 - October 17 • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
The Amazon Farmers Market runs every Thursday. Get your fresh
veggies, fruit, honey and many more local products.

Bilingual Family Fun


Saturdays, July 6 - August 31 • 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family in Spanish and English!

Stray Cast Improv in Kesey Square


Saturdays, July 13 - September 14 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Kesey Square
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Presented by OSLP Arts & Culture Program with support from


the Downtown Program Fund
Come get together with Mike Shugrue for improv games, music
and laughter. A great way to meet new friends. People of all
abilities are welcome.

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First Saturday Park Walk

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Saturday, June 1 • 9 - 11 a.m.
Owen Rose Garden
Presented by Eugene Rec
Explore the ecology and management of Eugene’s beautiful parks.
Naturalists lead these interpretive walks. Take Jefferson Street
north toward First Avenue. Park where street ends at parking lot
and bike path.

Griddles & Guides


Wednesday, June 5 • 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Join us for a morning of free pancakes, coffee and EUGfun!

Bicycle Friendly Business Breakfast


Wednesday, June 5 • 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
Learn about how to be a bike friendly business, the benefits of bike
tourism and to get assistance submitting your free application
to Travel Oregon for recognition. Businesses that submit their
applications at the event will be entered into a raffle to win a free
Bike Friendly Business sign. Food and refreshments provided.

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ArtsAlive at the ArtWalk
First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, June 7 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Kesey Square & Downtown Eugene
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Presented by Lane Arts Council and ArtsAlive with support


from the Downtown Program Fund
The First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of downtown
Eugene’s creative and artistic excellence. Kesey Square features
ArtsAlive, a live performance festival with dancers, musicians and
visual artists. This year’s program highlights American heritage,
the culture of music and dance that has evolved over the years in
the United States. Full details at lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk.

Blue Skies Big Band


Summer Reading
Friday, June 7 • 6 - 7 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Tap your toes or kick up your heels! Enjoy classic swing at a First
Friday show by the 17-piece Blue Skies Big Band featuring vocal
trio The Jewel Tones. One of the premier dance bands in the
Pacific Northwest, Blue Skies recreates the smash hit music of the
’20s, ’30s and ’40s.

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Tour of the Willamette Confluence Preserve
Saturday, June 8 • 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campbell Community Center

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Presented by Eugene Rec in cooperation with the Nature
Conservancy and Friends of Buford Park
The Willamette Confluence Preserve features extensive habitats
that are endangered in the Willamette Valley. The Nature
Conservancy and The Friends of Buford Park are working with
other partners to reconnect the river to its historic floodplain
across 20 ponds in this former gravel mining site. Volunteers will
lead visitors around the preserve, highlighting the conservation
efforts, human history and natural features. This tour is intended
for people who are unable to walk the 4 miles typically required
for tours. Pregister at getrec.org/register.

Nourish: Food for Life


Tuesday, June 11 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Positive Community Kitchen with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Pick up some fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly
cooking demonstrations designed to inspire and to simplify
preparing healing meals in your home. During the Lane County
Farmers Market.

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Tour Eugene Public Library
Tuesday, June 11 • 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
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Presented by Eugene Rec and Eugene Public library


Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Downtown Public Library. See
the automated returns sorter, the Maker Hub and more. Meet by
the coffee stand in the lobby. Pregister at getrec.org/register.

Party at Maurie Jacobs Park with DeSolution


Party in the Parks
Tuesday, June 18 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by City of Eugene
A true community experience. Play games and connect with
fellow community members in your neighborhood. Enjoy food
and live music from DeSolution.

The Roaring Girl


Roving Park Players
Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21 • 6 - 8 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Roving Park Players
Experience a great outdoor play by the Roving Park Players.
“The Roaring Girl” is a Shakespeare-era comedy.

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Echo Hollow Summer Kick Off Party
Friday, June 21 • 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center

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Presented by Eugene Rec
Join us as we celebrate the start of our summer season with
a party during Rec Swim.

Sheldon Summer Kick Off Party


Friday, June 21 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Sheldon Pool and Fitness Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
Join us as we celebrate the start of our summer season with
a party during Rec Swim.

Amazon Summer Kick Off Party


Friday, June 21 • 2 - 5 p.m.
Amazon Pool
Presented by Eugene Rec
Join us as we celebrate the start of our summer season with
a party during Rec Swim.

Hip-Hop Yoga - Solstice Street Fair


Friday, June 21 • 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by STOP DROP & YOGA with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Party downtown on the longest day of the year with a live DJ
hip-hop yoga class! Followed by a happy hour beer garden and
tiny street fair including food carts and hip-hop retail.

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Monarcas Baseball Clinic
Sunday, June 23 • 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
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Presented by the Eugene Emeralds and Eugene Rec


All ages welcome for this baseball clinic.

South African Gumboot & Pantsula Dance


Workshop
Monday, June 24 • Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Join Michael Moloi, former Cirque du Soleil performer and
internationally renowned dancer and choreographer as he
shares a mix of rhythmic cultural dances that were created in
Johannesburg, South Africa. Share in the joy of dance and learn
the history of these art forms.

Family Day Yoga at the Farmers Market


Tuesday, June 25 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by STOP DROP & YOGA with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Join SUPER YOGI for a special super yoga training for children.

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Lady Bug Release
Tuesday, June 25 • 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Park Blocks

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Presented by City of Eugene Facilities
Kids and families are encouraged to join our fabulous Facilities
crew as they release lady bugs in the Park Blocks flowers,
demonstrating our eco-friendly and sustainable pest control.

Party at Bethel with Ache Son


Party in the Parks
Tuesday, June 25 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Bethel Community Park
Presented by City of Eugene
Come and enjoy your neighborhood community park with
music by Ache Son. Enjoy food from a local food truck and
create conversations.

KING-PONG
Tuesday, June 25 • 8 - 10 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by EugeneTech and Code Chops with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Local artists, musicians, game developers and makers welcome
to the community a larger-than-life electronic PONG tournament
using giant controllers, projected on a huge, 20-foot screen. Great
fun for the whole family with costumes and activities.

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South African Gumboot & Pantsula Dance
Workshop
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Wednesday, June 26 • Noon - 12:45 p.m.


Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Join Michael Moloi, former Cirque du Soleil performer and
internationally renowned dancer and choreographer as he
shares a mix of rhythmic cultural dances that were created
in Johannesburg, South Africa. Share in the joy of dance and
learn the history of these art forms.

Explosions, Inc.
Summer Reading
Wednesday, June 26 • 1 - 2 p.m.
Downtown Library
Thursday, June 27 • 11 a.m. - noon
Petersen Barn Community Center
Thursday, June 27 • 3 - 4 p.m.
Sheldon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Start summer with a bang at this physical science show filled
with surprises.

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Greenway Bridge
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Friday, June 28 • 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Greenway Bridge (Maurie Jacobs Park)

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Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges is designed for commuters,
path users and new riders to grab a quick bite to eat and a
cup of coffee while getting a bicycle safety check, learning
more about transportation options in Eugene and meeting
City staff. This summer series is growing quickly and we are
excited to encourage active transportation with local advocacy
organizations and local businesses. The theme is Summer Fun!

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South African Gumboot & Pantsula Dance
Workshop
Monday, July 1 & Tuesday, July 2 • 5:15 - 6 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Join Michael Moloi, former Cirque du Soleil performer and
internationally renowned dancer and choreographer as he
shares a mix of rhythmic cultural dances that were created in
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Johannesburg, South Africa. Share in the joy of dance and learn


the history of these art forms.

Party at Arrowhead with Sequel


Party in the Parks
Tuesday, July 2 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Arrowhead Park
Presented by City of Eugene
Play games, grab a bite to eat from a local food cart and see what
Eugene has to offer. Experience an up and coming local band,
Sequel, and enjoy connecting in your neighborhood park.

Space Bingo
Summer Reading
Wednesday, July 3 • 1 - 2 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Play a galactic game featuring factoids, prizes and an out-of-this-
world host.

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Eugene Symphonic Band
Washburne Park Concerts
Thursday, July 4 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Bring a blanket and kick off your shoes! Come relax in the beauty
of Washburne Park and listen to great music. Let the Eugene
Symphonic Band and its 70 musicians carry you away with the
Fourth of July spirit.

Sara B3 and 45 RPM at the ArtWalk

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First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, July 5 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Kesey Square & Downtown Eugene
Presented by Lane Arts Council with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
The First Friday ArtWalk is the monthly celebration of downtown
Eugene’s creative and artistic excellence. Join the dance party
in Kesey Square and get lost in the spirit of ’60s and ’70s soul
and funk with high energy sets and throwbacks that get people
moving. Full details at lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk.

Calamity Jazz Band


Summer Reading
Friday, July 5 • 6 - 7 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
A First Friday concert by a perennial favorite! Calamity Jazz Band
plays high-energy Dixieland, swing and ragtime tunes.

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Wild Iris Ridge
First Saturday Park Walk
Saturday, July 6 • 9 - 11 a.m.
Wild Iris Ridge
Presented by Eugene Rec
Explore the ecology and management of Eugene’s beautiful parks.
Naturalists lead these interpretive walks. Meet at the end of
Bailey View Drive.

Monarcas Baseball Clinic


Sunday, July 7 • 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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Petersen Barn Community Center


Presented by the Eugene Emeralds and Eugene Rec
All ages welcome for this baseball clinic.

Coyote Willow
Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, July 7 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Bring a blanket and kick off your shoes! Come relax in the beauty
of Washburne Park and listen to Coyote Willow’s rich vocal
harmonies, creating a unique blend of folk, roots, blues and
intricate instrumentals.

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Nourish: Food for Life
Tuesday, July 9 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Positive Community Kitchen with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Pick up some fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly
cooking demos designed to inspire and to simplify preparing healing
meals in your home. During the Lane County Farmers Market.

Drag Story Time with Carina Borealis Farce


Tuesday, July 9 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Kids and families are invited to join Carina by the fountain in
the West Park Blocks for LGBTQ+ children’s stories to inspire
creativity and living as your biggest and most magical self.

Party at Acorn with Mhondoro Marimba


Party in the Parks
Tuesday, July 9 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Acorn Park
Presented by City of Eugene
Enjoy the summer sounds of Mhondoro Marimba, a Eugene-
based marimba band that plays the buoyant and spirited music of
Zimbabwe. Play games, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck
and see what Eugene has to offer.

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Science Circus
Summer Reading
Wednesday, July 10 • 1 - 2 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, July 11 • 11 a.m. - noon — Bethel Branch
Thursday, July 11 • 3 - 4 p.m. — Sheldon Branch
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Delight in the physics of fun with Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania
and OMSI.

Jessica Fichot
Party on the Plaza
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Thursday, July 11 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.


Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano and fiery band, Los
Angeles-based singer and songwriter Jessica Fichot draws
from her French, Chinese and American heritages to create
an intoxicating multilingual fusion of French chanson, 1940s
Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk.

Latino Family Fun Night


Thursday, July 11 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
Meet your neighbors and friends for a free, fun-filled evening
that includes dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner
served until 6:30 p.m.

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Incredibles 2
Movies in the Park
Friday, July 12 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Petersen Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
The Incredibles hero family takes on a new mission, which
involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must
manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to
save the world. (PG, 1h 58m)

Wonder

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Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 13 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Willakenzie Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
Based on The New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the
inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy
with facial differences who enters the fifth grade to attend a
mainstream elementary school for the first time. (PG, 1h 53m)

Oregon Brass Society


Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, July 14 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Bring a blanket and kick off your shoes! Come relax in the beauty
of Washburne Park and listen to great music. Oregon Brass
Society is Oregon’s only British-style brass band. Its unusual
instrumentation creates a warm, full sound.

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Drag Story Time with
Carina Borealis Farce
Tuesday, July 16 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Kids and families are invited to join Carina by the fountain in
the West Park Blocks for LGBTQ+ children’s stories to inspire
creativity and living as your biggest and most magical self.

Party at Brewer with Muddy Souls


Party in the Parks
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Tuesday, July 16 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.


Brewer Park
Presented by City of Eugene
A community experience. Play games, get your face painted and
create with fellow community members. Enjoy a bite from your
local food truck and the sweet sounds of summer with Muddy Souls.

Stories of the Stars Puppet Show


Summer Reading
Wednesday, July 17 • 1 - 2 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, July 18 • 11 - noon — Bethel Branch
Thursday, July 18 • 3 - 4 p.m. — Sheldon Branch
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Explore tales of constellations with Tears of Joy Theatre’s lively
puppet show.

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Tony
Movies in the Park
Wednesday, July 17 • 8:30 - 11 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Human Rights Commission
Gather with music, food carts and information about current
and planned local services available to people needing shelter
and housing in Eugene. This film focuses on Tony Rodriguez, a
smart, articulate man who is unhoused in San Diego and who
agreed to make a documentary looking for concrete solutions
to homelessness.

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Touch-A-Truck
Thursday, July 18 • 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
The trucks are coming back to the Barn! Climb into a fire
engine, a police vehicle, a backhoe, a dump truck, an LTD bus,
an 18-wheeler and more. A family event sure to please all ages.
Food available for purchase.

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Charles Peachock
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, July 18 • 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Two-time gold medalist and world champion juggler Charles 
Peachock is a finalist from the No. 1-ranked show, “America’s
Got Talent,” where he went further than any juggler in the
show’s 10-year history. Charles has broken traditional barriers,
moving juggling from the circus tent into arenas worldwide using
outside-the-box artistic routines, original concepts one-of-a-kind
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props, woven with clever comedic moments honed with wit


and warmth.     

Studio Without Walls


Friday, July 19 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by ArtCity Eugene with support from the Downtown
Program Fund
Studio Without Walls is a Euro-Eugene style environment with
music, dance, poetry and a diverse range of artmaking where you
can meet local artists. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.

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Ralph Breaks the Internet
Movies in the Park
Friday, July 19 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Washington Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
Six years after the events of “Wreck-It Ralph,” Ralph and
Vanellope, now friends, discover a Wi-Fi router in their arcade,
leading them into a new adventure. (PG, 1h 51m)

Teddy Bear Picnic


Summer Reading

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Saturday, July 20 • 11 a.m. - Noon
Campbell Community Center
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Bring your stuffed friends for a family gathering featuring live
music by Carleen and Mike McCornack and the Garden Variety
Band on the lawn outside the community center.

Marley and Me
Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 20 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Arrowhead Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
A family learns important life lessons from their adorable but
naughty and neurotic dog. (PG, 1h 55m)

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Harry and the Potters: Wizard Rock Band
Summer Reading
Sunday, July 21 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
What would happen if Harry Potter quit quidditch, stole a time
turner and started a band with his earlier self? Find out! Catch
the band that invented wizard rock at this all-ages concert and
dance party. Brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge have been touring
the globe since 2002 with their legendary high-energy show.
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New Horizons Band


Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, July 21 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Bring a blanket and kick off your shoes! Come relax in the beauty
of Washburne Park and listen to great music. The New Horizons
Band is part of a national organization started in 1991 as a place
for folks who played an instrument many years ago and wanted
to revive their passion.

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Lady Bug Release
Tuesday, July 23 • 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Facilities
Kids and families are encouraged to join our fabulous Facilities
crew as they release lady bugs in the Park Blocks flowers,
demonstrating our eco-friendly and sustainable pest control.

Taiko Drums
Summer Reading
Wednesday, July 24 • 1 - 2 p.m. — Downtown Library

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Thursday, July 25 • 11 - noon — Bethel Branch
Thursday, July 25 • 3 - 4 p.m. — Sheldon Branch
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Get moving and energized to the powerful beat of
Eugene Taiko.

POPgoji
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, July 25 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
POPgoji is a large, Portland-based dance band mashing up
Brazilian rhythms with pop-soul lyrics. In 2013, percussionist
Michael Galen wanted to build on the vibrant energy of local
samba jam sessions (pagodes) by making it easier for non-
Portuguese speakers to participate. He rallied a group of
musicians to combine Brazilian rhythms with American pop-soul.
POPgoji was an instant hit in the samba community and quickly
grew to a wider audience as a staple dance band in Portland.

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Wallis Street Bridge
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Friday, July 26 • 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Wallis Street Bridge (Fern Ridge Path - West)
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges is designed for commuters, path
users and new riders to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of
coffee while getting a bicycle safety check, learning more about
transportation in Eugene and meeting City staff. This summer
series is growing quickly and we are excited to encourage active

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transportation with local advocacy organizations and local
businesses. The theme is Transit & WestEmX!

The Sandlot
Movies in the Park
Friday, July 26 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Churchill Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the
wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting
in many adventures. (PG, 1h 41m)

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20x21 Eugene Walls
Saturday, July 27 – Friday, August 2
Locations Throughout Eugene
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services and 20x21 EUG
Mural Project
Mural magic returns! Eugene Walls is a week-long event featuring
international artists Adele (Belgium), Martha Cooper (USA, back
to document Adele’s trip), Sydney Waerts aka SIT (Netherlands),
Fintan Magee (Australia) and local artist Kari Johnson (Eugene).
More information at 20x21eug.com.
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The Greatest Showman


Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 27 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest
Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show
business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create
a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. (PG, 1h 46m)

Party in the Parks Meets Washburne!


Party in the Parks
Sunday, July 28 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene
Washburne Park Concerts and Party in the Parks collaborate on
this family friendly evening. Come spend the end of your weekend
enjoying parks and community. Relax on the open lawn, get your
face painted and enjoy the sounds of Seffarine.

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Drag Story Time with Carina Borealis Farce
Tuesday, July 30 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Park Blocks
Kids and families are invited to join Carina by the fountain in
the West Park Block for LGBTQ+ children’s stories to inspire
creativity and living as your biggest and most magical self.

Drum and Dance with Denbaya


Tuesday, July 30 • 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Denbabya Drum and Dance with support from

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the Downtown Program Fund
Drummer and dancer Fodé Sylla of Guinea, West Africa brings his
energy, smile and extraordinary talents to the streets of Eugene
with Denbaya Drum & Dance troupe. They will demonstrate
West African rhythm and dance, inviting community members
to participate in learning simple patterns together and playing
stand-up bucket drums in unison.

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KING-PONG
Tuesday, July 30 • 8 - 10 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by EugeneTech and CodeChops with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Local artists, musicians, game developers and makers welcome
to the community a larger-than-life electronic PONG tournament
using giant controllers, projected on a huge, 20-foot screen. Great
fun for the whole family with costumes and activities.

Shark Time
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Summer Reading
Wednesday, July 31 • 1 - 2 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, August 1 • 11 - noon — Bethel Branch
Thursday, August 1 • 3 - 4 p.m. — Sheldon Branch
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Learn about these amazing creatures with the
Oregon Coast Aquarium.

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AUGUST
DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, August 1 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid bring the party with their mix of
Panjabi Folk, Bhangra and Giddha. They’ve spent more than 18
years igniting dance floors with cutting edge music not limited
by borders or language. They host the world’s longest-running
Bhangra and Bollywood party, co-founded the Pacific Northwest’s
first Global Bass dance party and currently host TROPITAAL! A
Desi Latinx Soundclash every month at Goodfoot.

Teen Movie: Edward Scissorhands


Movies in the Park

AUGUST
Thursday, August 1 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
An artificial man, who was incompletely constructed and has
scissors for hands, leads a solitary life. Then one day, a suburban
lady meets him and introduces him to her world. (PG-13, 2h 4m)

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Visual Arts Week Kickoff
First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, August 2 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Downtown Eugene
Presented by Lane Arts Council and City of Eugene Cultural
Services
The First Friday ArtWalk kicks off Visual Arts Week, highlighting
the Mayor’s Art Show, BRIDGE Exhibitions and more. Follow
along with the guided tour to hear from featured artists or
explore the many participating galleries and venues on your own.
Full details at lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk.

Mayor’s Art Show


Visual Arts Week
Friday, August 2 - Saturday, August 31
Maurie Jacobs Community Room
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
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The Mayor’s Art Show is part of a larger celebration of


contemporary visual art, artists and the City’s public spaces. It
celebrates local artists, art production and champions the visual
arts. The Mayor’s Art Show recognizes the accomplishments
of artists who are committed to enriching their communities
through visual arts. Full details of the event can be found at
eugene-or.gov/visualartsweek.

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BRIDGE Exhibitions
Visual Arts Week
Friday, August 2 - Friday, August 9
Downtown Eugene & Neighboring Districts
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
BRIDGE Exhibitions creates opportunities for innovative,
contemporary art projects, pieces and experiences that explore,
express or reflect social, personal, political or ecological issues
of the times. Artists and organizations engage in conversation
with curator Lillian Almeida to effectively place locally generated
contemporary art projects in the public eye. Full details of the
event can be found at eugene-or.gov/visualartsweek.

Shakespeare’s Stories
Summer Reading
Friday, August 2 • 6 - 7 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library

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Presented by Eugene Public Library
Fools Haven acting company performs scenes from Shakespeare
that tell a story-within-a-story.

Isle of Dogs
Movies in the Park
Friday, August 2 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Monroe Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
Set in Japan, “Isle of Dogs” follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his
lost dog. (PG-13, 1h 41m)

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Delta Ponds
First Saturday Park Walk
Saturday, August 3 • 9 - 11 a.m.
Delta Ponds
Presented by Eugene Rec
Explore the ecology and management of Eugene’s beautiful parks.
Naturalists lead these interpretive walks. Meet behind Valley River
Center at the downriver corner near the bike path along the river.

Monarcas Baseball Clinic


Saturday, August 3 • 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by the Eugene Emeralds and Eugene Rec
All ages welcome for this baseball clinic.

The Adventures of William Shakespeare’s


Pericles
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Free Shakespeare in the Park


Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park
Eugene’s longest running free theater program presents “The
Adventures of William Shakespeare’s Pericles.” Bring a picnic,
blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy this play filled
with pirates, villains and romance.

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Movies in the Park
Saturday, August 3 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Bethel Community Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
A scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks
his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now
the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for
them. (PG, 1h 33m)

Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 4 • 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Sladden Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Local DJs will spin fresh wax for the whole family. All-vinyl
selections provide the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and a game
of hoops. Bring your friends, bring your family and enjoy Sunday

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fun for all.

Klezmonauts
Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, August 4 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Klezmer is the exuberant music from the Jewish villages of
Eastern Europe, with diverse roots from ancient Hebrew
melodies to fiery Hungarian dances. The Klezmonauts add
influences from their own backgrounds in jazz, bluegrass, Indian,
African and Celtic music. Add a dose of spirited improvisation and
the sound is intricate and exhilarating.

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Drag Storytime with Carina Borealis Farce
Tuesday, August 6 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Kids and families are invited to join Carina by the fountain in
the West Park Blocks for LGBTQ+ children’s stories to inspire
creativity and living as your biggest and most magical self.

Gangstagrass
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, August 8 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Bluegrass and hip-hop may sound like an odd combination, but
don’t tell that to Producer Rench, who birthed the fusion in 2006,
with Gangstagrass. “There are a lot more people out there with
Jay-Z and Johnny Cash on their playlists than you think,” says
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Rench. He should know – he’s toured the country with a band of


bluegrass pickers and hip-hop emcees to the delight of standing
room crowds everywhere.

Turbo
Movies in the Park
Friday, August 9 • 9 - 11 p.m.
State Street Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve
his biggest dream: winning the Indianapolis 500. (PG 1h 36m)

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The Adventures of William Shakespeare’s
Pericles
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park
Eugene’s longest running free theater program presents “The
Adventures of William Shakespeare’s Pericles.” Bring a picnic,
blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy this play filled
with pirates, villains and romance.

Selena (en español)


Movies in the Park
Saturday, August 10 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Sladden Park
Presented by Eugene Rec

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The true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas-born Tejano
singer who rose from cult status to having chart topping albums
on the Latin music charts. (PG, 2h 7m)

Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 11 • 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Sladden Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Local DJs will spin fresh wax for the whole family. All-vinyl
selections provide the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and a game
of hoops. Bring your friends, bring your family and enjoy Sunday
fun for all.

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Moonlight Jubilee
Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, August 11 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Rooted in bluegrass and old time music and stirring in elements
of soul, swing, blues and jazz, Moonlight Jubilee plays high
energy good time music powered by tight harmonies and
instrumentation. Come relax in the beauty of Washburne Park
and listen to great music.

Nourish: Food for Life


Tuesday, August 13 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Positive Community Kitchen with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Pick up some fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly
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cooking demos designed to inspire and to simplify preparing healing


meals in your home. During the Lane County Farmers Market.

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Drum and Dance with Denbaya
Tuesday, August 13 • 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Denbaya Drum and Dance with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Drummer and dancer Fodé Sylla of Guinea, West Africa brings his
energy, smile and extraordinary talents to the streets of Eugene
with Denbaya Drum & Dance troupe. They will demonstrate
West African rhythm and dance, inviting community members
to participate in learning simple patterns together and playing
stand-up bucket drums in unison.

Family Fun Night


Thursday, August 15 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
Meet your neighbors and friends for a free, fun-filled evening!

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Includes dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner
served until 6:30 p.m.

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Ryanhood
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, August 15 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Named Best Group/Duo at the 2014 International Acoustic Music
Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood got their first break more than
a decade ago as street performers at Boston’s Quincy Market.
Cameron Hood’s rich and folky lead vocals, Ryan Green’s explosive
guitar and mandolin riffs and their vocal harmonies prompted the
Arizona Daily Star to call them “a match made in radio heaven.”

Robin Hood
Roving Park Players
Thursday, August 15 & Friday, August 16 • 6 - 8 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Roving Park Players
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Enjoy a great outdoor play by the Roving Park Players with this
original adaptation of “Robin Hood.”

Adaptive Recreation 50th Anniversary


Friday, August 16 • 3 - 6 p.m.
Hilyard Community center
Presented by Eugene Rec
Adaptive Recreation is celebrating 50 years of programs and
services, and Hilyard Community Center is celebrating 30 years
as the home for recreation programs for people with disabilities.
Celebrate alongside us and many of our community partners with
vendors, performances, historical information and free activities
in the park.

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Studio Without Walls
Friday, August 16 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by ArtCity Eugene with support from the Downtown
Program Fund
Studio Without Walls is a Euro-Eugene style environment with
music, dance, poetry and a diverse range of artmaking where you
can meet local artists. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.

Robin Hood
Roving Park Players
Friday, August 16 • 6 - 8 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Roving Park Players
Enjoy a great outdoor play by the Roving Park Players with this
original adaptation of “Robin Hood.”

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E.T.
Movies in the Park
Friday, August 16 • 9 - 11 p.m.
Trainsong Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien
escape Earth and return to his home world. (PG, 1h 55m)

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The Adventures of William Shakespeare’s
Pericles
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park
Eugene’s longest running free theater program presents “The
Adventures of William Shakespeare’s Pericles.” Bring a picnic,
blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy this play filled
with pirates, villains and romance.

Hidden Figures
Movies in the Park
Saturday, August 17 • 9 - 11 p.m.
University Park
Presented by Eugene Rec
A story about a team of female African-American mathematicians
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who served a vital role at NASA during the early years of the U.S.
space program. (PG, 2h 7m)

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Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 18 • 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Sladden Park
Presented by the City of Eugene Cultural Services
Local DJs will spin fresh wax for the whole family. All-vinyl
selections provide the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and a game
of hoops. Bring your friends, bring your family and enjoy Sunday
fun for all.

Springfield Community Band


Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, August 18 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by the City of Eugene Cultural Services
Come relax in the beauty of Washburne Park and listen to great
music. Their members range in age from 14 to over 80 and
include teachers, retirees, stay-at-home moms and local business

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owners.

Karaoke Dance Party


Summer Reading
Wednesday, August 21 • 1 - 2 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
Kids and teens: groove, sing and celebrate together.

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Campbell Center Neighborhood
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 22 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Campbell Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
What could be better on a hot August night than free ice cream,
music and your good friends? Come join us for an evening full of
summertime bliss.

Gina Chavez
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, August 22 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Gina Chavez is an eight-time Austin Music Award winner and
2015 Austin Musician of the Year. Her blend of bilingual folk-
pop is uniting people all over the world from Austin to Chicago
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and Venezuela to Saudi Arabia. In addition to garnering national


attention on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and the Tiny Desk
concert series, Chavez tours internationally as a cultural
ambassador with the U.S. State Department and runs Niñas
Arriba, a college scholarship fund for young women in gang-
dominated El Salvador.

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We Rise
Friday, August 23 • 5 - 8 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services with Community
Partners
We Rise is a celebration of our community. We are excited to
bring groups from throughout the Eugene-Springfield area that
represent the fabric that weaves us together. We rise together to
share in what makes us different.

The Adventures of William Shakespeare’s


Pericles
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park
Eugene’s longest running free theater program presents “The

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Adventures of William Shakespeare’s Pericles.” Bring a picnic,
blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends to enjoy this play filled
with pirates, villains and romance.

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Willamette River Festival
Saturday, August 24
Alton Baker Park
Presented by City of Eugene, Willamalane, UO Outdoor
Program, Willamette Riverkeeper and the American Canoe
Association
Get to know your Willamette River and enjoy a celebration
of history, culture, ecology and recreation. Learn more about
the indigenous cultural history in the Willamette Valley and
connect to the river by walking, pedaling or paddling your way
around the festival. Enjoy a variety of fun and family friendly
interactive games and activities. For more information go to
willametteriverfest.org.

Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 25 • 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Sladden Park
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Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services


Local DJs will spin fresh wax for the whole family. All-vinyl
selections provide the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and a game
of hoops. Bring your friends, bring your family and enjoy Sunday
fun for all.

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Eugene Taiko
Washburne Park Concerts
Sunday, August 25 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Washburne Park
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Come enjoy the community-based Japanese drumming ensemble
Eugene Taiko, which brings its drums alive with powerful beats
and spellbinding rhythms. Performing modern interpretations
of traditional pieces as well as their own compositions, the
members of Eugene Taiko bring their energetic enthusiasm to
performances.

KING-PONG
Tuesday, August 27 • 8 - 10 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by EugeneTech and CodeChops with support from
the Downtown Program Fund

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Local artists, musicians, game developers and makers welcome
to the community a larger-than-life electronic PONG tournament
using giant controllers, projected on a huge, 20-foot screen. Great
fun for the whole family with costumes and activities.

Alonzo Chadwick and Zoulful Muzic


Party on the Plaza
Thursday, August 29 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Hult Center Plaza
Presented by Hult Presents
Alonzo Chadwick and Zoulful Muzic is a group of talented and
skilled musicians and singers who specialize in various genres of
music, including soul, funk, jazz, R&B, neo-soul, blues and gospel.

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Amazon Path
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Friday, August 30 • 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Amazon Path (North side of 24th Avenue)
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges is designed for commuters, path
users, and new riders to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of
coffee while getting a bicycle safety check, learning more about
transportation in Eugene, and meeting City staff. This summer
series is growing quickly and we are excited to encourage active
transportation with local advocacy organizations and local
businesses. The theme is Central Eugene in Motion!
AUGUST

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SEPTEMBER
Fiesta Cultural Kickoff
First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, September 6 • 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Kesey Square & Downtown Eugene
Presented by Lane Arts Council and City of Eugene
Cultural Services
This event kicks off Lane Arts Council’s multi-month series of
events celebrating Latinx art and culture in Lane County. Join
this family friendly block party featuring live music, dance,
contemporary Latinx art, crafts, food vendors and more.

Latino Family Fun Night


Friday, September 6 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec
Meet your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening!
Includes dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner
served until 6:30 p.m.

Meadow Lark Prairie


First Saturday Park Walk
Saturday, September 7 • 9 - 11 a.m. SEPTEMBER
Meadow Lark Prairie
Presented by Eugene Rec
Explore the ecology and management of Eugene’s beautiful parks.
Naturalists lead these interpretive walks. Meet at Meadowlark
Prairie parking lot.

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Tour of the Willamette Confluence Preserve
Saturday, September 7 • 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campbell Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec in cooperation with the Nature
Conservancy and Friends of Buford Park
The Willamette Confluence Preserve features extensive habitats
that are endangered in the Willamette Valley. The Nature
Conservancy and The Friends of Buford Park are working with
other partners to reconnect the river to its historic floodplain
across 20 ponds in this former gravel mining site. Volunteers will
lead visitors around the preserve, highlighting the conservation
efforts, human history and natural features. This tour is intended
for people who are unable to walk the 4 miles typically required
for tours. Pregister at getrec.org/register.

Nourish: Food for Life


Tuesday, September 10 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Positive Community Kitchen with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Pick up some fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly
cooking demos designed to inspire and to simplify preparing healing
meals in your home. During the Lane County Farmers Market.
SEPTEMBER

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BEAM
Friday, September 20 • 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by ArtCity Eugene with support from the Downtown
Program Fund
BEAM is a showcase of art that incorporates light with an outdoor
pop-up gallery that is truly illuminating. Meet local artists and
enjoy food and beverage vendors on site. All ages welcome.

Eugene Sunday Streets


Sunday, September 22 • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Eugene
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
In the heart of downtown, the ninth annual Eugene Sunday Streets
will close down miles of car traffic and open it up for people to walk,
bike and roll in open streets. There will be safety resources like free
helmets, bike maps, lights and plenty of vendors with information
on how to stay active and engaged in our community. Join us for
hours of biking, playing, live music and more.

Culture Caravan
Thursday, September 26 • 8 - 9 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by Harmonic Laboratory with support from the SEPTEMBER
Downtown Program Fund
Culture Caravan is a mobile media kiosk that turns virtual reality
inside-out to deliver rich and immersive experiences to those
with little or no access to live performance, media arts and dance.

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Blue Heron Bike Bridge
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Friday, September 27 • 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Blue Heron Bike Bridge
(Cesar Chavez and Fern Ridge Path)
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges is designed for commuters, path
users, and new riders to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of
coffee while getting a bicycle safety check, learning more about
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transportation in Eugene and meeting City staff. This summer


series is growing quickly and we are excited to encourage active
transportation with local advocacy organizations and local
businesses. The theme is Safe Routes to School!

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Culture Caravan
Friday, October 4 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by Harmonic Laboratory with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Culture Caravan is a mobile media kiosk that turns virtual reality
inside-out to deliver rich and immersive experiences to those

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER


with little or no access to live performance, media arts and dance.

Wordcrafters in Eugene at the ArtWalk


First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, October 4 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Kesey Square & Downtown Eugene
Presented by Lane Arts Council and Wordcrafters in Eugene
with support from the Downtown Program Fund
First Friday ArtWalk is the monthly celebration of downtown
Eugene’s creative and artistic excellence. In Kesey Square,
Wordcrafters in Eugene presents “Fill the Square with Poetry!” Join
us for poetry and spoken word performances, interactive poetry
games and more. More info at lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk.

Middle Eastern Folk and Belly Dance


Friday, October 4 • 6 - 7 p.m.
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
A delightfully colorful show of classic, modern, folkloric and fusion
dances performed by Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene.

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Track Town Throwdown:
Live Music Swing Dance
Saturday, October 5 • 3 - 5 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by Track Town Swing with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Outdoor swing dance with live music and an introductory lesson
followed by a swing dance performance featuring local and
regional dancers.
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

Nourish: Food for Life


Tuesday, October 8 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Positive Community Kitchen with support from
the Downtown Program Fund
Pick up some fresh recipes and cooking tips at these monthly
cooking demos designed to inspire and to simplify preparing healing
meals in your home. During the Lane County Farmers Market.

Volunteer After-Party/
Vision Zero Fashion Show
Wednesday, October 9 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by City of Eugene Transportation Options
This is a special thank you party for all of our volunteers,
sponsors and staff who helped make our season of Sunday
Streets, Breakfast at the Bike Bridges and Party in the Parks a
success. If you attended these events and would like to join in,
you are welcome, too.

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YOGA-OKE!: Singalong Yoga & Karaoke
Thursday, October 10 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by STOP DROP & YOGA with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Move your body and sing your heart out, it’s YOG-AOKE! Join us
downtown to croon along with your cat-cow. A mindful, fun all-
ages yoga class with live singalong to open your heart. For more
information, go to eugfun.org.

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER


Culture Caravan
Saturday, October 12 • 9 - 11 a.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by Harmonic Laboratory with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Culture Caravan is a mobile media kiosk that turns virtual reality
inside-out to deliver rich and immersive experiences to those
with little or no access to live performance, media arts and dance.

Coffin Races
Saturday, October 19 • Noon - 4 p.m.
Third Avenue and Lincoln Street
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Come one, come all to Eugene’s second annual coffin-inspired
soap box derby! Teams will race down Lincoln Street for the
love and glory of speed and creativity. This is not to be missed.
Team registration goes live at 8 a.m. July 18. Visit EUGfun.org
for more information.

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Culture Caravan
Thursday, October 24 • 8 - 9 p.m.
Kesey Square
Presented by Harmonic Laboratory with support from the
Downtown Program Fund
Culture Caravan is a mobile media kiosk that turns virtual reality
inside-out to deliver rich and immersive experiences to those
with little or no access to live performance, media arts and dance.

The Octet: Jazz Concert


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Friday, November 1 • 6 - 7 p.m.


Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library
For this First Friday concert, eight of Eugene’s finest jazz musicians
play favorites from the Great American Songbook. The Octet
features Garret Baxter, Dan Gaynor, Josh Hettwer, Matt Hettwer, Paul
Krueger, Joe Manis, Ken Mastrogiovanni and Roger Woods.

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Light Up Downtown
Friday, November 22 • 5:15 - 7 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Join family and friends in the Park Blocks for our festive, fun
and inclusive fifth annual Light Up Downtown tree lighting
event. Special guests, live entertainment, food trucks and festive
cocktails will be enjoyed.

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Eventos de Verano
en Español
Música en Familia
Lectura de Verano
Sábados, 6 de julio - 31 de agosto • 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
la Biblioteca Pública del Centro de Eugene
Presentado por Biblioteca Pública de Eugene
¡Canciones, cuentos y diversión para toda la familia en español
y en inglés!

Noche Latina para la Familia


Jueves, 11 de julio • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Centro Comunitario Petersen Barn
Presentado por Eugene Rec
Ven a divertirte con tus amigos y tu familia en el Centro
Comunitario Petersen Barn. Tendremos comida, entretenimiento,
música y actividades para todos. ¡Gana premios jugando!

Selena
Cine al Aire Libre
Sábado, 10 de agosto • 9 - 11 p.m.
Sladden Park
VERANO

Presentado por Eugene Rec


Una película biográfica sobre la vida de la tejana Selena
Quintanilla-Perez, cantante de tex-mex, quien pasó de ser
criticada a actuar en el Astrodome, quien además se convirtió en
una de las latinas con más discos vendidos. (PG, 2h 7m)

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Feria de Reparaciones
Sábado, 17 de agosto • 11 - 2 p.m.
Centro Comunitario Petersen Barn
Presentado por Eugene Rec
¿Tienes algún electrodoméstico, equipo electrónico o material
textil que necesite reparación? ¡Arréglalo gratis en nuestra feria
de reparaciones!

Helados con el Vecindario


del Centro Campbell
Jueves, 22 de agosto • 5:30 - 7p.m
Centro Comunitario Campbell
Presentado por Eugene Rec
Helado gratis y música en vivo.

Noche Latina para la Familia


Viernes, 6 de septiembre • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Centro Comunitario Petersen Barn
Presentado por Eugene Rec
Ven a divertirte con tus amigos y tu familia en el Centro
Comunitario Petersen Barn. Tendremos comida, entretenimiento,
música y actividades para todos. ¡Gana premios jugando!
VERANO

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Fiesta Cultural
Serie Continua
Viernes, 6 de septiembre • 5:30 - 9:30pm
Kesey Square, en el Centro de Eugene
Presentado for los Servicios Culturales de la Ciudad de Eugene
y for Lane Arts Council
Ven a celebrar el arte y la cultura latinoamericana con música
en vivo, baile, arte contemporáneo, vendedores de comida,
artesanías y mucho más. En esta serie de eventos de varios meses
patrocinados por Lane Art Council.
VERANO

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Series At A Glance
Signature Series
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Fiesta Cultural 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 Kesey Square 49
Kickoff
Eugene Sunday 11 a.m. Sept. Downtown 51
Streets 22 Eugene
Coffin Races Noon Sept. Third Avenue 56
19 and Lincoln
Street
Light Up Downtown 5:15 p.m. Nov. 22 Park Blocks 57
First Friday ArtWalk
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
ArtsAlive at the 5:30 p.m. June 7 Kesey Square 4
ArtWalk
Sara B3 and 45 RPM 5:30 p.m. July 5 Kesey Square 13
at the ArtWalk
Visual Arts Week 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 Downtown 30
Kickoff Eugene
Wordcrafters in 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4 Kesey Square 53
Eugene at the
ArtWalk

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First Saturday Park Walk
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Owen Rose Garden 9 a.m. June 1 Owen Rose 3
Garden
Wild Iris Ridge 9 a.m. July 6 Wild Iris Ridge 16
Delta Ponds 9 a.m. Aug. 3 Delta Ponds 32
Meadow Lark 9 a.m. Sept. 7 Meadow Lark 49
Prairie Prairie
Movies in the Park
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Incredibles 2 9 p.m. July 12 Petersen Park 17
Wonder 9 p.m. July 13 Willakenzie 17
Park
Tony 9 p.m. July 17 Park Blocks 19
Ralph Breaks the 9 p.m. July 19 Washington 21
Internet Park
Marley and Me 9 p.m. July 20 Arrowhead 21
Park
The Sandlot 9 p.m. July 26 Churchill Park 25
The Greatest 9 p.m. July 27 Maurie Jacobs 25
Showman Park
Teen Movie: Edward 9 p.m. Aug. 1 Echo Hollow 29
Scissorhands Pool & Fitness
Center

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Movies in the Park
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Isle of Dogs 9 p.m. Aug. 2 Monroe Park 31
Honey, I Shrunk the 9 p.m. Aug. 3 Bethel 33
Kids Community
Park
Turbo 9 p.m. Aug. 9 State Street 34
Park
Selena (en español) 9 p.m. Aug. 10 Sladden Park 35
E.T. 9 p.m. Aug. 16 Trainsong Park 41
Hidden Figures 9 p.m. Aug. 17 University Park 42
Party in the Parks
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Party at Maurie 5:30 p.m. June 18 Maurie Jacobs 8
Jacobs Park Park
Party at Bethel 5:30 p.m. June 25 Bethel 9
Community
Park
Party at Arrowhead 5:30 p.m. July 2 Arrowhead 12
Park
Party at Acorn 5:30 p.m. July 9 Acorn Park 15
Party at Brewer 5:30 p.m. July 16 Brewer Park 18
Party in the Parks 5:30 p.m. July 28 Washburne 26
Meets Washburne! Park

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Party on the Plaza
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Jessica Fichot 5:30 p.m. July 11 Hult Center 16
Plaza
Charles Peachock 5:30 p.m. July 18 Hult Center 20
Plaza
POPgoji 5:30 p.m. July 25 Hult Center 23
Plaza
DJ Anjali and The 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1 Hult Center 29
Incredible Kid Plaza
Gangstagrass 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 Hult Center 34
Plaza
Ryanhood 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15 Hult Center 40
Plaza
Gina Chavez 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 Hult Center 44
Plaza
Alonzo Chadwick 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 Hult Center 47
and Zoulful Muzic Plaza

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Summer Reading Series
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Blue Skies Big Band 6 p.m. June 7 Downtown 4
Library
Explosions, Inc. 1 p.m. June 26 Downtown 10
Library
Explosions, Inc. 11 a.m. June 27 Petersen Barn 10
Community
Center
Explosions, Inc. 3 p.m. June 27 Sheldon 10
Community
Center
Space Bingo 1 p.m. July 3 Downtown 12
Library
Calamity Jazz Band 6 p.m. July 5 Downtown 13
Library
Science Circus 1 p.m. July 10 Downtown 16
Library
Science Circus 11 a.m. July 11 Bethel Branch 16
Science Circus 3 p.m. July 11 Sheldon Branch 16
Stories of the Stars 1 p.m. July 17 Downtown 18
Puppet Show Library
Stories of the Stars 11 a.m. July 18 Bethel Branch 18
Puppet Show

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Summer Reading Series
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Stories of the Stars 3 p.m. July 18 Sheldon Branch 18
Puppet Show
Teddy Bear Picnic 11 a.m. July 20 Campbell 21
Community
Center
Harry and the 6 p.m. July 21 Downtown 22
Potters: Wizard Library
Rock Band
Taiko Drums 1 p.m. July 24 Downtown 23
Library
Taiko Drums 11 a.m. July 25 Bethel Branch 23
Taiko Drums 3 p.m. July 25 Sheldon Branch 23
Shark Time 1 p.m. July 31 Downtown 28
Library
Shark Time 11 a.m. Aug. 1 Bethel Branch 28
Shark Time 3 p.m. Aug. 1 Sheldon Branch 28
Shakespeare’s 6 p.m. Aug. 2 Downtown 31
Stories Library
Karaoke Dance 1 p.m. Aug. 21 Downtown 43
Party Library

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Washburne Park Concerts
EVENT TIME DATE LOCATION PAGE
Eugene Symphonic 6:30 p.m. July 4 Washburne 13
Band Park
Coyote Willow 6:30 p.m. July 7 Washburne 14
Park
Oregon Brass 6:30 p.m. July 14 Washburne 17
Society Park
New Horizons Band 6:30 p.m. July 21 Washburne 22
Park
Klezmonauts 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 Washburne 33
Park
Moonlight Jubilee 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 Washburne 38
Park
Springfield 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Washburne 43
Community Band Park
Eugene Taiko 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Washburne 47
Park

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Eugene celebrates the visual arts with a week-long
festival featuring murals from the 20x21 EUG Mural
Project’s Eugene Walls, the Mayor’s Art Show and Salon
des Refusés and BRIDGE Exhibitions with innovative,
contemporary art installations. The Visual Arts Week
brings together street art, contemporary art and gallery
art into an event
for the entire family.
Congratulations to the recipients
of the Downtown Program Fund!
The Fund activates downtown’s public spaces by
expanding artistic and cultural programming. Check
out the events from our partners throughout the
guide. For more information on all of them, visit
eugene-or.gov/3733/Downtown-Program-Fund.
ArtCity Eugene • DanceAbility International
Denbaya Drum and Dance
Downtown Eugene Inc. • EugeneTech
Integrated Arts • Lane Arts Council
Oregon Supported Living
Positive Community Kitchen
STOP, DROP & YOGA • Track Town Swing
Tropical Contemporary
About EUGfun

EUGfun provides opportunities for community members to


connect, create and be entertained throughout our beautiful
city. Annually, EUGfun partners with more than 50 local groups
and artists and serves more than 70,000 residents.

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