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TUESDAY, 8/2 Chalk & Marimba Festival, all ages are invited to this annual celebration of art & music featuring the Marimba band from the Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, 1pm, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-2243, wheremindsgrow.org. FREE. WJ Street Food Fest & Concert in the Park, Eugene food trucks & live music by CaraVan, 6:30-8:30pm, WJ Urban Plaza. FREE. Corvallis Knights vs. Gresham Greywolves, 6:40pm today & tomorrow, 7:05pm 8/4, Goss Stadium, 430 S.W. Langton Pl., Corvallis. $6. Alright, Canada, you’ve done right. To make up for the whole Bieber situation, let’s turn our attention toward the alt-country, Toronto-born band The Sadies. Their music covers it all — heavy instrumental breaks, upbeat tempos and a dose of twang. After 18 albums together, the band members’ comfort with one another and their musical exploration are pretty evident and exciting live. Pack a joint (and maybe sport a cowboy hat) to their show on June 6 at Portland’s Star Theater. Lane County Farmers Market continues. See 6/7. WEDNESDAY, 8/3 Benton County Fair & Rodeo, today through 8/6, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd, Corvallis, bentoncountyfair.net. Whales & Wildcards trip to San Juan Islands, full refund not guaranteed after 7/1, trip cost is $489 double occupancy, $609 single occupancy, 8/3-8/5, leaves from Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 736-4444. Recess with DJ Avitar Virgonian (Now! Performing Arts Series), old school, eclectic vinyl collector breaks out his favorites and rarities for everyone to dance & play games, noon-1:30pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette St. FREE. Hailey Verhaalen Band, tightly crafted, catchy pop country songs, 6:30-8pm, Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St., Spfd., 736-4544, willamalane.org. FREE. Cheese Making: how to make a variety of homemade cheeses, 7-9pm, River Road Park & Recreation, 1400 Lake Dr. 688-4052. $18. Outdoor Family Film: The Boy & the World, JSMA’s outdoor film program returns this summer, suitable for ages 8 & up, 8:30pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, University of Oregon. FREE. Lapsit Storytime at Springfield Public Library continues. See 6/8. Preschool Storytime at Springfield Public Library continues. See 6/8. Eugene Yacht Club small boat racing continues. See 6/8. Corvallis Knights vs. Gresham Greywolves continues. See 8/2. THURSDAY, 8/4 Soap Making: cold process lye soap at home, 1-3 pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521. $18. Teatro Milagro: Mijita Fridita, during the Mexican Revolution, young Fridita learns to overcome hardships & stay true to herself in order to become the legendary artist in this play, 5:30-6:15pm, Hult Center Plaza, 1 Willamette St., FREE. Miike Snow, 7:30pm, all ages, Hi Fi Music Hall Encore Lounge, 44 E. 7th Ave., hifimusichall.com. $25/$30. Paper Heart, movie screening, 9pm, University Park, 2300 University St. FREE. Dragon Boat Paddling continues. See 6/4. Lane County Farmers Market continues. See 6/4. Mixed Media Art Class for Kids continues. See 6/11. Baby & Me Storytime continues. See 6/7. Teens@2 continues. See 6/7. Love’s Labour’s Lost, enjoy a magical evening of Shakespeare, 6-8pm, Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver, 7:05pm today through 8/6 & 8/8, 2800 MLK Jr. Blvd., 342-5367. $8-$14. Making home-canned dill pickles: fresh ingredients for the best pickles, 6:30-8:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. 736-4444. $18. Eugene Yacht Club racing continues. See 6/2. Road Warrior, SpringFilm Series film, continues. See 6/2. Cool Runnings, Rated PG, 98 minutes. 7:30pm activities: Olympic-style games, movie begins at approx. 8:30pm Fort Park, 300 58th St., 736-4544, willamalane.org. FREE. Benton County Fair & Rodeo continues. See 8/3. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver continues. See 8/4. Mamma Mia!, movie screening, 9pm, State St. Park, Dakota St. & Burnett Ave. FREE. Cabela’s Family Campout continues. See 8/5. Silvan Ridge Winery Friday night concert series continues. See 6/3. Tour de Lane continues. See 8/5. Preschool Storytime at Springfield Public Library continues. See 6/8. SUNDAY, 8/7 Sensory Storytime continues. See 6/2. Lane County Farmers Market continues. See 6/7. The Shedd Theatricals On The Town continues. See 7/29. The Shedd Theatricals, On The Town continues. See 7/29. Calamity Jazz, jazz to big band to Broadway tunes, 6:30-7:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate St. & 20th Ave. FREE. Yoga in the Vineyard continues. See 6/5. Corvallis Knights vs. Gresham Greywolves continues. See 8/2. Benton County Fair & Rodeo continues. See 8/3. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver continues. See 8/4. The Shedd Theatricals On The Town continues. See 7/29. Benton County Fair & Rodeo continues. See 8/3. Grade School Days continues. See 6/23. SATURDAY, 8/6 FRIDAY, 8/5 First Saturday Park Walk, interpretive walk led by a naturalist, 9-11am, meet in the parking lot at Dillard Rd. & Hidden Meadows Dr. FREE. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Free First Friday, 11am-5pm, UO campus. FREE. Tour de Lane, today through 8/7, 3-day non- competitive bicycle rally offering multiple supported rides of varying length & difficulty each day. Sat., century ride to the coast, shuttle back. Sunday rides join GEARs Blackberry bRamble. Richardson Park, Fern Ridge Reservoir. tourdelane.com. Prices vary. Dollar Swim, 1-4pm, Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Dr., Corvallis. $1. Cabela’s Family Campout, today & tomorrow, outdoor fun & games for kids, no food provided, 5pm-8am, Clearwater Park, $5 per person, 736-4544, register in advance at willamalane.org; space is limited. Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk, hosted by Meg Trendler of Travel Lane County, lanearts. org, 5:30-8pm. FREE. Mood Area 52 (French carnival, ballads), 6-9pm, Sarver Winery, sarverwinery.com. Joe Manis Trio Concert, jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, 6-7:30pm, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. FREE. Tripolee, funk, folk, psychedelic, electronic music, 6:30-7:30pm, Arrowhead Park, Arrowhead St. & Sanborn Ave. FREE. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver continues. See 8/4. Tour de Lane continues. See 8/5. MONDAY, 8/8 Volunteer Party Prep, lend a hand to get Bethel Park ready for the big party on 8/9, 9am-noon, Bethel Community Park, Haviture Way & Jeffrey Way. FREE. McKenzie River Trust Dragonfly & Damselfly Field Course on Green Island, 9:30 am-noon, mckenzieriver.org. Pre-register. Most tours are FREE. The 10th Annual Whiteaker Block Party, music, food, crafts & local beers all celebrating the Whiteaker Neighborhood. noon-10pm, W. 3rd to W. 2nd Ave. & VanBuren to Jackson. FREE. Lindsey Stirling, Hult Center, 8pm, hultcenter.org. Sold Out. Baking with wild sourdough, 6:45-8:45pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., 682-6392. $18. Cuentos con Kristen/Bilingual Storytime continues. See 6/27. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver continues. See 8/4. TUESDAY, 8/9 Saturday Market, 10am-5pm; 10am TBA; 11am Joe Ross; noon Celtic Tradition; 1pm Robert Meade; 2pm LCC Faculty Jazz Band; 3:30pm The Dennis Smith Project; 8th & Oak. FREE. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Public Tour, enjoy a guided tour with admission. 1-1:45pm. Cost of admission. Cheese Making: how to make a variety of homemade cheeses, 2-4pm, Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St. 682-5333. $18. Fiddlin’ Sue Band (bluegrass/folk), 6-9pm, Sarver Winery, sarverwinery.com. Rebelution, 6:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater, $32.50, $35. Oregon Festival of American Music film: Holiday Inn (1942), 10am, Recital Hall, The Shedd Institute, theshedd.org/ofam2016. FREE. Oregon Festival of American Music talk: Good Cheer From Home: Intro to OFAM 2016, 5pm, Recital Hall, The Shedd Institute, theshedd.org/ofam2016. FREE. Party in Bethel Community Park, games, bike tuning, food carts, live music by Cuban salsa band Azucar, 5:30-7:30pm, Bethel Community Park, Haviture Way & Jeffrey Way. FREE. Oregon Festival of American Music, G.I. Jive: Good Cheer From Home, 1939-45, 8pm, Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute, theshedd.org/ ofam2016. $20-$38 (package, group & youth discounts available). eugeneweekly.com • June 2, 2016 39
