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what's happening In the fl esh since 1982 August 21 Lectures/Classes Spiritual T H U R S DAY Hablemos Español: Spanish Conversation , 4pm, Down- Higher Self Meditation, Art/Craft Refuge Recovery , 5:30-7pm, 2-4pm, Art w/ Alejandro, 590 Pearl St., ste. 104. $35. Markets Thursday Night Markets , Sacred Connections Com- munity Church, 810 W. 3rd Ave. Festival 5-9pm, Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave. Theater Nightlife The Tempest , 7:30pm, Cot- tage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $15-29. Annual Mule Fest , 11:30am- 10pm, beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave. Photo by Avani O Te Ora Film To Kill a Wolf w/ Filmmaker Q&A , 7pm, Art House, 492 E. 13th Ave. $12. Food/Drink This weekend, the 4th annual Oregon Aloha Festival, AUGUST 23 a lively, family-friendly event, is coming to Eugene with traditional hula, fi re knife dancing and island drumming . The festival is at Alton Baker Park, where there will be food, music and much more. You will quickly be thrown into the cultures of Pacifi c Islanders through an animated display of traditions and festivities. This event provides activities for the whole family, making it easy for all to enjoy. Foodies can indulge in traditional island food and drinks ranging from authentic poke to kālua pork. For music lovers, test your hand in traditional island instruments at one of the various workshops, or just stop by to enjoy live music. “Bring your whole family, bring your blankets and chairs, cop a spot and enjoy the show,” says co-founder Naomi T. Hunkin. Even if you’re more of the sit back and relax type, you can enjoy live music and perfor- mances or simply sit at the Aloha Lounge and take in the ambiance of the festival. More than anything, though, the Aloha Festival is a safe space for all people to feel welcomed. “Right now in America, we need Aloha,” Hunkin says. As Hunkin puts it, the festival is a perfect display of neighbors loving each other through educational, vibrant and energetic activities and displays. For her, the festival is a way to represent the cultures and traditions of Polynesians and Pacifi c Island- ers, while building a connection to her community who may not share the same traditions. — Maggie McMillen Oregon Aloha Festival runs noon to 8 pm, Saturday, August 23, at Alton Baker Park, 100 Day Island Road. Opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 am. Free admission; however, cash or card is needed for shopping or food. There is both free and paid parking available nearby. Nerd Nite , 7pm, Drop Bear Brewery, 2690 Willamette. Paint & Sip: Van Gogh Seascape at Saintes-Maries , 11-YEAR-OLD FIRE KNIFE DANCER NAPU DISPLAYS SKILL AND PRECISION TO CLOSE OUT THE SHOW. 5-5:30pm, Online, visit SpiritualArts.Org for more information. town Eugene Public Library. Endless Summer Beach Cock- tail Event , 11:30am-10pm, Cat Bingo Night , 5:30pm, Eugene-Spfd. Cat Lounge, 537 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. $25. PLAY, 232 W. 5th Ave. Bingo , 7pm, Twisted Duck 6-8pm, The Bier Stein, 1591 Willamette. Art/Craft Trivia w/ Brett , 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday Tasting w/ Migration , Thursday Tasting Series , F R I DAY The Offi ce Trivia w/ Geo , 6:15pm, PublicHouse, 418 A St., Spfd. Viking Brewing W., 520 Commercial St., ste. F 5pm, PLAY, 232 W. 5th Ave. August 22 FabFeltmaking: Beads & River- stone Paperweights , 2-4pm, McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th Ave. $5-15. Pub, 529 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. Make Found & Undead Art , 2:30-5:30pm, Downtown Eugene Public Library. Bingo w/ Jen Jay , 7-9pm, Wetland Brew Pub, 922 Garfi eld St. Paint & Sip: Mermaid Tail , 6:30-8:30pm, Art w/ Ale- jandro, 590 Pearl St., ste. 104. $45. Gatherings Trivia , 7pm, Gratitude Brew- Emerald Empire Kiwanis Club Meeting , noon, Countryside ing, 540 E. 8th Ave. (corner of 8th & Ferry). Pizza & Grill, 645 River Rd. Comedy Karaoke w/ Crystal , 8pm, All-Ages Board Game & Puzzle Swap , 5:30-7:30pm, Down- Happy Hours, 645 River Rd. Rodney Norman , 5pm, town Eugene Public Library. Karaoke , 8:30pm-12:30am, Whirled Pies, 199 W. 8th Ave. $20-25. Peace Vigil , 5:30-5:45pm, The Barn Light, 924 Wil- lamette. Film Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. Outdoors/Recreation Kids/Family Gentle Chair Yoga w/ Clark Sta- cer , noon-1pm, St. Thomas Modern Times (1936) , 7pm, Venue On Broadway, 28 E. Broadway. Preschool Playtime , 10:15am, Bethel Branch Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. Episcopal Fellowship Hall, 1465 Coburg Rd. Stern Mama Rum Tasting , 5pm, PLAY Eugene, 232 W. 5th Ave. Thrifty Thursday Tee Times , Kids' Comic Book Club , 2-3pm, 5pm, PLAY Eugene, 232 W. 5th St. $50. Books w/ Pictures Eugene, 296 E. 5th Ave., ste. 224. Social Dance Sensory Playtime , 4:30pm, Latin Dancing , 7-10pm, Claim Downtown Eugene Public Library. Food/Drink Gatherings All-Ages Board Game & Puzzle Swap , 3-5pm, Bethel Branch Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. 52 Brewing, 232 Lincoln St. $5. Love where work you APPL Y Competitive pay | discounts | health insurance | 401K marketofchoice.com/careers support.eugeneweekly.com N O W August 21, 2025 9
