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e d 2 i 0 u 16 G Our summer kicks off in the most perfect way possible — a visit from astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on June 16. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, folks. We’ve worked hard to make sure these pages are chockfull of all the best, most summery activities imaginable. Food festivals, hikes, arts, swimming, bike rides, movies: Let’s just say we’ve got you covered for the next four months. EVENTS IN & AROUND THIS TOWN OF OURS June THURSDAY, 6/2 Sensory Storytime for children who have a hard time in large groups or are sensitive to sensory overload, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:30am, Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-3766. FREE. Eugene Beer Week: Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Across America, 6 unique collaboration beers on tap, all day, The Bier Stein, 1591 Willamette St. Price varies. Eugene Yacht Club, club racing, every Thursday through 9/8, 6:30pm, Fern Ridge Reservoir, eugeneyachtclub.org. FREE to watch. Introduction to Urban Homesteading, living well cheaply, 6:30-7:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 736-4444. FREE. SpringFilm Series w/guest speaker & moderated discussion to follow:The Big Lebowski, 6:30-9pm today; Bottlerocket, 6:30-9pm 7/7; Road Warrior, 6:30-9pm 8/4, Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. FREE. Soprano Phoebe Gildea: Then and Now, w/pianist Nathalie Fortin & tenor Matt Leach, 7:30pm, The Shedd, theshedd.org. $15-$19. Gondwana, roots, rock, reggae, 10pm, Hi-Fi, 44 E. 7th Ave., hifimusichall.com. $10-$12. Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, comedy by Christopher Durang, 7:30pm today through 6/5 & 6/9-6/11, 2pm Sun. 6/5, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, octheatre.org. $15-23. FRIDAY, 6/3 Eugene Beer Week Fundraiser Friday for nonprofits, The Bier Stein, 1591 Willamette St. FREE. Obsidians: Hike Smith Rock, 12.8 miles; Bike Parvin Covered Bridge route, 25 miles, reg. at obsidians. org. Eugene Beer Week: Wildcraft Cider tasting, 5-7pm, 16 Tons Cafe, 2864 Willamette St. FREE. UO Community Music Institute’s Chamber Players, students perform classical works, 5pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE. Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk w/Betsy Wolfston, 5:30-8pm, St. Vincent de Paul, 100 E. 11th Ave., lanearts.org. FREE. Arts Alive, combining many art forms w/focus on dance, 6pm, Kesey Square, lanearts.org. FREE. Suzuki Strings Concert: UO’s Community Music Institute, 6-7:30pm, downtown library. FREE. Silvan Ridge Winery Friday outdoor concert series, 6-8pm, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd., silvanridge.com. FREE. Spring Dance Loft, UO Department of Dance student showcase, 8pm, Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO. $3-$5. Winter Green Farm Spring Open House Celebration & Potluck, bring potluck dish to share, hayrides, farm tours & activities for kids, noon-4pm, Winter Green Farm, 89762 Poodle Creek Rd., wintergreenfarm. The county fair is com. FREE. obsidians.org. Baby & Me Storytime, for 0-24 months, 10am every Tues., Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726- a childhood 3766. FREE . staple — farm animals, Ferris wheels, fair food Suzuki Strings Spring Concert, students of the UO Lane County Farmers Market, 10am-3pm every Tues., and Strings this Program, year’s Lane Thurs., County Fair, July Sat., Park Blocks, 8th Community Music Institute’s — Suzuki 10am-2pm & 9am-3pm ages 4-10 perform on violin, viola & cello, 1pm, Beall Ave. and Oak St., lanecountyfarmersmarket.org. 20-24, is no exception. We’re not sure if Hall, UO. FREE. Bob Dylan w/Mavis Staples, 7pm, Cuthbert there will be deep-fried butter, but there’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Public Tour, Amphitheater. $45-$80. bound to be something deep fried. While 1-1:45pm, UO. FREE w/museum admission. WEDNESDAY, 6/8 you munch on that heart attack on a stick, Edible Landscaping & Wild Foraging, 2-4pm, Amazon NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Community Center, 871 Greg Way, 682-5333. $18. various times today through you can rock out to "Rock Lobster," "Love 6/11, Hayward Field, 1580 E. 15th Ave., gotracktownusa.com. Shack" other staples of New Wave Beers Made by Walking, 6-8pm, Hagen and Confluence Farm, reg. at mckenzieriver.org. Most tours FREE. Obsidians: Hike Amazon Headwaters/Spencer Butte, party band The B-52s on July 22. 6.2 miles, reg. at obsidians.org. Green & Yellow Garter Bands, the UO’s garter bands, small performing ensembles present an evening of swing & pop music, 7pm, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. $5. Lapsit Storytime , simple stories & songs for infants ages 3 and under, 10am, Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-3766. FREE. SATURDAY, 6/4 Bethel Fit 5K, eclecticedgeracing.com. Cost varies. Eugene Timbers Soccer Club, 3v3 Challenge Cup 2016, eugenetimbers.org. 343-5100. Obsidians: Hike Mt. June (Lost Creek Trail), 6.5 miles; Hike Blanton Heights to Spencer Butte, 9 miles; National Trails Day, 2 miles; McKenzie River Trail, 26 miles, reg. at obsidians.org. First Saturday Park Walk, naturalist-led interpretive walk, 9-11am, Golden Gardens at Jensen Dr. FREE. Poocha-Paw-Looza, dog sports, activities & opportunities to play & learn together, 9am-6pm, Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, 766-6521. Cigar Box Guitar Fest Northwest at Saturday Market, 10am-5pm; 10am Chad Jensen w/ Gaye Lee Russell; 11am The Alves Brothers; noon Cigar Box Joe; 1pm Jerry Zybach 4tet; 2pm Downtown Vinnie w/Paul Biondi; 3:30pm Ben Rice Band, 8th & Oak. FREE. Dragon Boat Paddling, 10-11:30am, Lowell State Recreational Site at Dexter Lake, rsvp to info@ eugenedragonboating.org. First time FREE. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Free First Friday, 11am-5pm, JSMA, UO. FREE. Summer in the City, brunch, beer, wine, live music, shopping, mural tour, demos, lawn games, face painting & yoga, 10am-5pm. downtown Spfd. FREE. “Hidden Histories of Art: Chocolate in the Americas,” exploring the history of chocolate, noon, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. FREE. Lane County Farmers Market, cooking demos & other events, 9am-2pm every Saturday through November, Park Block, 8th Ave. & Oak St. FREE. Artcore Pop-up Exhibit. See student-created works, 4:30-7:30pm, Hult Center, lanearts.org. FREE. We Are Bethel Celebration, neighborhood carnival, noon-5pm, Petersen Barn Park, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. UO Choral Ensembles spring concert, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, 346-4363. $5-$7. Soul Vibrator, funk, rock, soul, 10pm, Hi-Fi, 44 E. 7th Ave., hifimusichall.com. $5. Lane County Farmers Market continues. See 6/7. Preschool Storytime, stories, songs & early literacy activities for kids ages 3-6, 10am, Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-3766. FREE. Screening: Sista in the Brotherhood & panel discussion with film producers exploring issues of racial & economic justice, 7-9pm, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., mrgfoundation.org. $5. SUNDAY, 6/5 Obsidians: Hike Crescent Mountain, 10 miles; hike Tamolitch Pool, 4.2 miles, reg. at obsidians.org. GBLT Run for the Hills, 7am, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW. 53rd St., Corvallis. gltrunforthehills.com. Price varies. Picc-a-dilly Flea Market, 10am-4pm, Lane County Fairgrounds, piccadillyflea.com. $1.50. The Art of Tasting for Bags of Love, food, wine, live music, games & prizes, noon-5pm, Silvan Ridge, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd., silvanridge.com. FREE. Edible Landscaping & Wild Foraging, 2-4pm, River Road Parks & Rec., 871 Greg Way, 688-4052. $18. Blackalicious w/Fuze, hip hop, 9pm, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. $17-$20. MONDAY, 6/6 Obsidians: Vivian Lake, 8 miles, reg. at obsidians.org. Curious Kids Storytime, stories, songs & activities from across the world, 6:30pm 1st & 3rd Mondays, Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-3766. FREE . TUESDAY, 6/7 Obsidians: Birding at Summer Lake bus trip, reg. at BY TODD COOPER A Conversation w/Fantagraphics PHOTO publisher Gary Groth, 5:30pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. FREE. Eugene Yacht Club, small boat racing, 6:30pm every Weds. through 9/9, Fern Ridge Reservoir, eugeneyachtclub.org. Prices vary, some races FREE. Silversun Pickups, all ages, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St., mcdonaldtheatre.com. $29.50/$35. Funk Jam, 9pm every Wednesday, Hi-Fi, hifimusichall.com. FREE. THURSDAY, 6/9 OTC Series Run/Walk, 5K, Spfd., eclecticedgeracing. com. Cost varies. PreSchool Art & Science Storytime, exploring art & science through stories for ages 3-5, 10:30am, 2nd & 4th Thurs., Springfield library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726- 3766. FREE. PHOTO BY J OSEPH CULT IC E RIghT Here Family Fun Night, dinner & entertainment, 5:30-7pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. Cheese Making, 6:30–8:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 736-4444. $18. eugeneweekly.com • June 2, 2016 19
