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Over 100 fun, FREE events listed inside! SUMMER 2017
Your key to EUGfun events! Summer Fun
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Active Living
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• We invite you to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to the parks.
• Please refrain from bringing pets, glass containers, alcohol, tobacco products or drugs. • Movies will be subtitled.
• Events may be cancelled or changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Find more info and stay up-to-date at www.EUGfun.org.
Ongoing Human Foosball
Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2 • 11: 30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 6 – 8 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented with Playground Sports You have to see it to believe it! Teams of up to 10 and free agents welcome for friendly competition. Details at playgroundsports.com.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 1 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Eugene Rec Improve coordination and relieve stress with this gentle exercise class.
Amazon Farmer’s Market
All events are FREE!
ONGOING
Thursdays starting June 1 • Noon – 4 p.m. Amazon Community Center Presented by Eugene Rec A variety of vendors and growers selling local produce and Oregon-crafted products.
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Slow Motion Sundays Sundays through October 23 • 2 – 4 p.m. Kesey Square
Presented by Homeless Outreach Team Make a friend with a game of chess. All skill levels welcome.
Fun For All
Weekdays, July 5 – August 25 • Times Vary Eugene’s Neighborhood Parks
ONGOING
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.
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June JUNE
African Dance and Drumming Friday, June 2 • 6 – 7 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library A dynamic show by the West African Cultural Arts Institute.
First Saturday Park Walk Saturday, June 3 • 9 – 11 a.m. Willow Creek Nature Preserve
Presented by Eugene Rec Explore local ecology with a naturalist-led walk. Meet in parking turnout on 18th west of Bertelsen Rd.
We Are Bethel Celebration Saturday, June 3 • Noon – 5 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Celebrate Bethel. Community booths, good food, live music from Ghost Tour and a carnival for the kids.
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Paul Prince
JUNE
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, June 14 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks High-energy African and Hawaiian guitar.
Family Fun Night
Thursday, June 15 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec An evening of dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m.
The Rivals
Thursday, June 15 & Friday, June 16 • 6 p.m. Petersen Barn Park
Presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players A comedy of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan in five acts.
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Pokémon Family Day Saturday June 17 • 1 – 3 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Learn fun facts about your favorite Pokémon and play games with expert Dr. Miracle.
Pokémon 3: The Movie Saturday, June 17 • 6 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Indoors. The Pokémon master Ash must rescue his mother from the encasement of a crystal tower. (G, 1h 33min)
All events are FREE!
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The Rivals
JUNE
Saturday, June 17 & Sunday June 18 • 6 p.m. Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players A comedy of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan in five acts.
Veggie Mob
Tuesday, June 20 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lane County Farmer’s Market
Presented by Love Food Not Waste Photo-op, games and free compost while supplies last.
Alex Dang
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, June 21 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
Alex Dang is a poet from Portland. He has four things in common with Hamlet: words, words, words and an affinity for stabbing curtains.
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Echo Hollow Pool Summer Kick-Off Party Friday, June 23 • 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Free admission to the pool with extra activities from local partners.
Sheldon Pool Summer Kick-Off Party Friday, June 23 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sheldon Pool & Fitness Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Free admission to the pool with extra activities from local partners.
Amazon Pool Summer Kick-Off Party Friday, June 23 • 2 – 5 p.m. Amazon Pool
Presented by Eugene Rec Free admission to the pool with extra activities from local partners.
All events are FREE!
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New Horizons Band
JUNE
Sunday, June 25 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Concert band arrangements of pops, show tunes and more.
Comedy for Kids: Henrik Bothe Tuesday, June 27 • 1 & 3 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library Amazing juggling, delightful magic and lots of laughs.
Corwin Bolt and the Wingnuts Party in the Parks
Tuesday, June 27 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Willakenzie Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Enjoy live music from country band Corwin Bolt and the Wingnuts.
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Paul Quillen
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, June 28 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
Paul Quillen is a lifelong musician who writes lyrical songs with roots in folk, country and pop music with voice and classical guitar.
Breakfast at the Bike Bridge
Friday, June 30 • 7 – 9:30 a.m. Greenway Bridge at Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by Eugene Transportation Options Enjoy breakfast, and free registration, from Full City Coffee Roasters, Bagel Sphere and Nancy’s Yogurt while your bike gets a safety check. Maps, swag and free bike registration available too.
All events are FREE!
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July First Saturday Park Walk
JULY
Saturday, July 1 • 9 – 11 a.m. Golden Gardens
Presented by Eugene Rec Explore local ecology with a naturalist-led walk. Meet at park entrance.
Concert for Kids: Okaidja Afroso Saturday, July 1 • 1 & 3 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library Music and more with the singer-songwriter from Ghana, West Africa.
Sunday Jams
Sunday, July 2 • 3 – 6:30 p.m. Sladden Park
Local DJs spinning beats and jams for the whole family! The all-vinyl selection is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops.
Junction City Polka Band
Sunday, July 2 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park Presented by Pacific Winds Music Grab a partner and dance the polka! 10 EUGfun.org • #EUGfun
Tuesday, July 4 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Skilled local musicians playing new and tested concert band favorites.
Spiller
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, July 5 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
A local four-piece rock band playing everything from jazz to soul to emo and back again.
Eugene Taiko
pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, July 6 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Powerful and spellbinding Japanese drumming featuring traditional and original works. All events are FREE!
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Eugene Symphonic Band
Cascade Chorus Friday, July 7 • 6 – 7 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library Sweet barbershop harmonies sung to perfection.
JULY
Muppet Treasure Island Friday, July 7 • 9 p.m. Petersen Barn Park
Presented by Eugene Rec Kermit, Long John Silver and Young Jim Hawkins set sail for riches using a dead pirate’s treasure map. (G, 1h 39min)
James and the Giant Peach Saturday, July 8 • 9 p.m. Tugman Park
Presented by Eugene Rec An orphan befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City. (PG, 1h 19min)
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Platypus Clarinet Orchestra Sunday, July 9 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
The Beat Crunchers Party in the Parks
Tuesday, July 11 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Churchill Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Enjoy live music from eclectic band The Beat Crunchers.
Pop Up Dance Boutique with Joy Master Kemy Joseph Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, July 12 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
A collaboration sure to inspire with guerilla contemporary dance and uplifting rhythms and stories. All events are FREE!
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Presented by Pacific Winds Music An eclectic program of Classical, Klezmer and Mexican music.
Touch-A-Truck
JULY
Thursday, July 13 • 5 – 7:30 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Kids of all ages will love the chance to climb into a fire engine, backhoe, LTD bus, 18-wheeler and more! Food available for purchase.
Seffarine
pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, July 13 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/ flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp perform classical Arabic and Andalusian music influenced by widely varying cultures.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Friday, July 14 • 9 p.m. Monroe Park
Presented by Eugene Rec Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them. (PG-13, 2h 16min)
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Teddy Bear Picnic Saturday, July 15 • 11 a.m. - Noon Campbell Community Center
Secondhand Lions
Saturday, July 15 • 9 p.m. Sladden Park
Presented Eugene Rec A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. (PG, 1h 49min)
Fix-It Fair
Sunday, July 16 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by City of Eugene Waste Prevention & Green Building Work with repair experts to fix your broken household items.
All events are FREE!
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Presented by Eugene Public Library Bring a stuffed friend and join Eugene Public Library for live music in the park with Carleen and Mike McCornack and the Garden Variety Band.
Sunday Jams Sunday, July 16 • 3 – 6:30 p.m. Sladden Park
Local DJs spinning beats and jams for the whole family! The all-vinyl is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops.
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Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, July 16 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park Presented by Pacific Winds Music Hard-swinging, big band jazz.
Dan Howard & the Groove Catchers Party in the Parks
Tuesday, July 18 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Enjoy Afro-Latino rhythms with The Groove Catchers.
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Ratie & Friends
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, July 19 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
World music featuring Zimbabwean vocalist/ composer Ratie.
JULY
Deaf Communication and Dance Thursday, July 20 • 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented with Eugene Public Library Bay Area troupe Urban Jazz Dance Company shares American Sign Language dance stories and insight into Deaf culture in this interactive workshop. Deaf and hearing welcome, come with questions.
Urban Jazz Dance Company pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, July 20 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
American Sign Language dance: a realistic expression of Deaf culture through a blend of ballet, African, jazz and other forms of dance performed by hearing and deaf dancers from the Bay Area. All events are FREE!
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Family Fun Night Thursday, July 20 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec An evening of dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m.
JULY
Rhythm Fest
Thursday, July 20 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Bring your drum or just dance and move to rhythmic drum grooves.
Into the Woods
Friday, July 21 • 9 p.m. Churchill Park
Presented by Eugene Rec A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. (PG, 2h 5min)
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Clothing & Toy Swap
JULY
Saturday, July 22 • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center Presented by Eugene Rec Bring all the toys and children’s clothes you are ready to re-home or just browse. Leftover items will be given to charity.
The NeverEnding Story Saturday, July 22 • 9 p.m. Willakenzie Park
Presented by Eugene Rec A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. (PG, 1h 42min)
Oregon Tuba Ensemble
Sunday, July 23 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Familiar tunes and classical melodies on the biggest of brass instruments.
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Many Stories, One People: A Night of Storytelling
JULY
Wednesday, July 26 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec Stories give meaning to our lives and through their sharing we learn to understand each other. Tell yours in a supportive, friendly environment.
Acrobuffos
pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, July 27 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
A hysterical water balloon gladiator show with comic antics and loud opera music. Using no words, Seth and Christina deliver a gut-busting, interactive show that has thrilled crowds in 22 countries.
Breakfast at the Bike Bridge Friday, July 28 • 7 – 9:30 a.m. Lane County Fairgrounds
Presented by Eugene Transportation Options Enjoy breakfast, and free registration, from Full City Coffee Roasters, Bagel Sphere and Nancy’s Yogurt while your bike gets a safety check. Maps, swag and free bike registration available too. 20 EUGfun.org • #EUGfun
Finding Dory Friday, July 28 • 9 p.m. State Street Park
The Iron Giant
Saturday, July 29 • 9 p.m. Awbrey Park
Presented by Eugene Rec A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. (PG, 1h 26min)
20x21 presents Eugene Walls Saturday, July 29 – Friday, August 4 Seven murals, seven walls, seven days! Internationallyrenowned street artists create mural magic in the city.
All events are FREE!
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Presented by Eugene Rec The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. (PG, 1h 37min)
Active Living Sunday Streets
JULY
Sunday, July 30 • 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Downtown Eugene
Presented by Eugene Sunday Streets Walk, bike and roll on car-free streets. Parade, live music, great food and more! Details and schedule at eugenesundaystreets.org.
Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band Sunday, July 30 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Eugene’s longest running bagpipe band.
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August Son de Cuba
pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, August 3 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Enjoy Salsa, Merengue, Latin Jazz and more with musicians from Cuba, Chile and U.S. based in Portland, Oregon. Pre-concert dance lesson from 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Pelé: Birth of a Legend Thursday, August 3 • 9 p.m. Park Blocks
AUGUST
Soccer player Pele’s meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17. (PG, 1h 47min)
First Friday Mural Tour & EUGfun! Concert Friday, August 4 • 5:30 – 10 p.m. Downtown Eugene
Presented with Lane Arts Council and 20X21 EUG Mural Project Celebrate Eugene’s newest murals by internationallyrenowned artists at this special Downtown ArtWalk and concert.
All events are FREE!
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Belly Dance Show Friday, August 4 • 6 – 7 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library The Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene performs to live music.
Moana
AUGUST
Friday, August 4 • 9 p.m. Washington Park
Presented by Eugene Rec In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to set things right. (PG, 1h 47min)
First Saturday Park Walk
Saturday, August 5 • 9 – 11 a.m. Delta Ponds
Presented by Eugene Rec Explore local ecology with a naturalist-led walk. Meet at the downstream bike path at Valley River Center.
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Henry V
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 5 & Sunday, August 6 • 6 – 9 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec & Free Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare’s story of King Henry V of England, focusing on the Battle of Agincourt.
Hitchcock Night: Rear Window
Presented by Eugene Rec Solve a mystery, stay for a movie. A wheelchairbound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. (PG, 1h 52min)
One More Time Marching Band Sunday, August 6 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park Presented by Pacific Winds Music Band music and rubber chickens.
All events are FREE!
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Saturday, August 5 • 7:30 p.m. University Park
The Dirty Dandelions Party in the Parks
Tuesday, August 8 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bethel Community Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Enjoy live music from folk-grass band The Dirty Dandelions.
Inspirational Sounds Gospel Choir
AUGUST
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, August 9 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
African American Gospel music bringing a message of faith, hope and charity.
Ratie & Friends pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, August 10 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza Uplifting world music featuring Zimbabwean vocalist/composer Ratie.
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Dive-In Movie: Warm Bodies Thursday, August 10 • 9 p.m. Echo Hollow Pool
Swim and watch. After a highly unusual zombie saves a still-living girl from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion events that might transform the entire lifeless world. (PG-13, 1h 38min)
Back to the Future
Friday, August 11 • 9 p.m. Trainsong Park
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Presented by Eugene Rec A high school student is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. (PG, 1h 56min)
Henry V
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13 • 6 – 9 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec & Free Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare’s story of King Henry V of England, focusing on the Battle of Agincourt. All events are FREE!
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Saturday, August 12 • 6:30 p.m. Bethel Community Park
Presented by Eugene Rec Games, trivia, boffing and a bounce house. Come in costume! Movie starts at 9 p.m. King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles. (PG, 1h 31min)
AUGUST
Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 13 • 3 – 6:30 p.m. Sladden Park
Local DJs spinning beats and jams for the whole family! The all-vinyl selection is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops.
Kef Balkan Brass Band
Sunday, August 13 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Balkan dance band playing music from Bulgaria and Macedonia
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Sunday Bump Party in the Parks
Tuesday, August 15 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washington Jefferson Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Free skate lessons with Eugene Rec and Tactics. Enjoy live music from 8-piece groove ensemble Sunday Bump.
Gamelan Sari Pandhawa Now! Performing Arts Series
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 16 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks Traditional Indonesian percussion music.
Dance as a Call to Action
Thursday, August 17 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented with Eugene Public Library This workshop explores ways to understand and use dance as activism.
All events are FREE!
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The Embodiment Project: They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, August 17 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Street dance, documentary theater and choreo-poetry address the school-to-prison pipeline, restorative justice, race, privilege, power, healing and a call to act.
Family Fun Night
AUGUST
Thursday, August 17 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec An evening of dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m.
Miss Bunny Bunting’s Bona Fide Belles Roving Park Players
Thursday, August 17 & Friday, August 18 • 6 p.m. Petersen Barn Park Presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players An original melodrama by Laura Robinson.
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Mary Poppins Thursday, August 17 • 9 p.m. Park Blocks
A magical nanny helps bring the two children she’s in charge of closer to their father through songs and whimsical adventures. (G, 2h 19min)
Dive-In Movie: The Book of Life (In Spanish) Friday, August 18 • 7 – 10:30 p.m. Echo Hollow Pool
Henry V
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20 • 6 – 9 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare’s story of King Henry V of England, focusing on the Battle of Agincourt. All events are FREE!
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Presented by Eugene Rec Swim and watch. A young man embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. (PG, 1h 35min) Swimming starts at 7 p.m., movie at sunset.
Miss Bunny Bunting’s Bona Fide Belles Roving Park Players
Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20 • 6 p.m. Maurie Jacobs Park
Presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players An original melodrama by Laura Robinson.
AUGUST
Springfield Community Band
Sunday, August 20 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park
Presented by Pacific Winds Music Traditional concert band music from our neighbors.
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, August 21 • 8:30 a.m. - Noon Skinner Butte
Presented by Eugene Rec The rare solar eclipse will appear at about 98 percent of totality in Eugene. Let us shuttle you to the top of Skinner Butte for the view and interpretive talks. Special glasses available for purchase.
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Party in the Parks
Tuesday, August 22 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Park
Presented by City of Eugene A true community experience! Play games, create with the Library’s maker tools and grab a bite from a local food truck. Enjoy live music from Brazilian percussion group Samba Ja.
Red Pants Trio
AUGUST
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, August 23 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
A synthesis of jazz, pop, and hip-hop forms a truly unique sound.
Many Stories, One People: A Night of Storytelling Wednesday, August 23 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
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Eugene’s Got Talent: Youth Variety Show Thursday, August 24 • 5 – 7 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library Catch a rising star at this annual showcase for kids and teens. Auditions August 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 24 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Campbell Community Center
AUGUST
Presented by Eugene Rec with support from HealthNet Free ice cream and live music from Timothy Patrick.
Inspirational Sounds Gospel Choir pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, August 24 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
African American Gospel music with a message of faith, hope and charity.
Remember the Titans
Thursday, August 24 • 9 p.m. Park Blocks
The true story of a newly appointed African American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. (PG, 1h 53min) All events are FREE!
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Breakfast at the Bike Bridge Friday, August 25 • 7 – 9:30 a.m. Amazon Path at E. 24th Ave
Presented by Eugene Transportation Options Enjoy breakfast, and free registration, from Full City Coffee Roasters, Bagel Sphere and Nancy’s Yogurt while your bike gets a safety check. Maps, swag and free bike registration available too.
Henry V
AUGUST
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 26 & Sunday, August 27 • 6 – 9 p.m. Amazon Community Center
Presented by Eugene Rec and Free Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare’s story of King Henry V of England, focusing on the Battle of Agincourt.
Sunday Jams
Sunday, August 27 • 3 – 6:30 p.m. Sladden Park Local DJs spinning beats and jams for the whole family! The all-vinyl selection is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops. 36 EUGfun.org • #EUGfun
Oregon Brass Society Sunday, August 27 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Washburne Park Presented by Pacific Winds Music Traditional British-style brass band.
Youth Maker Expo
Tuesday, August 29 • 1 – 4 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by Eugene Public Library Tech tool demos and hands-on fun for kids and teens.
Brandon Cagle
AUGUST
Now! Performing Arts Series
Wednesday, August 30 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks Singer-songwriter performing dark country and folk music.
All events are FREE!
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Taki Chayay
pARTy on the Plaza
Thursday, August 31 • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Taki Chayay means “the arrival of song” in the Quechua language. Celebrate pan-Andean music with songs from Bolivia, Chile, and Ecuador.
Tangled
AUGUST
Thursday, August 31 • 9 p.m. Park Blocks
Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is. (PG, 1h 40min)
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September Fiesta Cultural Friday, September 1 • 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Kesey Square
Presented with Lane Arts Council Kick off a series of events celebrating Latino art and culture at Lane County’s four major art walks. Salsa dance party with live music, contemporary Latino art, food vendors, crafts and more!
First Saturday Park Walk
Saturday, September 2 • 9 – 11 a.m. Dorris Ranch
Presented by Eugene Rec Explore local ecology with a naturalist-led walk. Meet in the parking lot.
The Illaquips
Wednesday, September 6 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. Park Blocks
Hip Hop ensemble with live instruments and emcees.
Family Fun Night
Friday, September 8 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presented Eugene Rec An evening of dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m.
All events are FREE!
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SEPTEMBER
Now! Performing Arts Series
Sunday Streets Sunday, September 17 • Noon – 4 p.m. River Road Neighborhood Presented by Eugene Sunday Streets Walk, bike and roll on car-free streets. Live music, great food and more! Details at eugenesundaystreets.org.
Fix-It Fair
Saturday, September 23 • 1 – 4 p.m. Downtown Eugene Public Library
Presented by City of Eugene Waste Management & Green Building Work with repair experts to fix your broken household items.
Bruschetta at the Bike Bridge
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 27 • 4:30 – 6 p.m. Frohnmayer Bridge
Presented by Eugene Transportation Options Grab a snack on your ride home while your bike gets a safety check. Maps, swag and free bike registration available too.
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Verano Bienvenidos a todos los eventos de EUGfun. Los siguientes eventos cuentan con programación en español y/o dispondrán de personal de habla hispana.
Celebración “Somos Bethel”
Sábado, 3 de junio • Mediodía – 5 p.m. Petersen Barn Park
Presentado por Eugene Rec Celebra a Bethel. Puestos comunitarios, comida rica, música en vivo de Ghost Tour y un carnaval para los niños.
Noche Latina Para Familias Jueves, 20 de julio • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Intercambio de ropa y juguetes Sábado, 22 de julio • 11 AM – 2 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
Presentado por Eugene Rec Lleva todos los juguetes y ropa de niños que tienes listos para darlos más delante o simplemente visita para curiosear. Los artículos sobrantes se donarán a la caridad. Habrá personal de habla hispana presente. All events are FREE!
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VERANO
Presentado por Eugene Rec Noche de cena, juegos, artes manuales y entretenimiento en vivo. Se servirá la cena hasta las 6:30 p.m.
Son de Cuba pARTy en la Plaza
Jueves, 3 de agosto • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Disfruta de la música salsa, merengue, jazz latino y demás con músicos de Cuba, Chile y Estados Unidos con sede en Portland, OR. Lección de baile antes del concierto de 5 a 5:30 p.m.
Chapuzón de película: El libro de la vida
Viernes, 18 de agosto • 7 – 10:30 p.m. Piscina Echo Hollow
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Presentado por Eugene Rec Nada mientras miras la película. Un joven se embarca en una aventura que engloba tres mundos fantásticos donde debe enfrentar sus mayores temores. La natación comienza a las 7 p.m. y película al atardecer.
Convivio de helados para el vecindario
Jueves, 24 de agosto • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Campbell Community Center
Presentado por Eugene Rec con el apoyo de HealthNet Helado gratis y música en vivo de Timothy Patrick. 42 EUGfun.org • #EUGfun
Taki Chayay
pARTy en la Plaza
Jueves, 31 de agosto • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza
Taki Chayay significa “La llegada del canto” en el idioma Quechua. Celebra la música de flauta de pan andina con canciones de Bolivia, Chile y Ecuador.
Fiesta Cultural
Viernes, 1 de septiembre • 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Kesey Square
Presentado con el Concejo de las Artes de Lane Comienza una serie de eventos que celebran el arte y la cultura latina en los cuatro paseos de arte principales del Condado de Lane. ¡Baile de salsa con música en vivo, arte latino contemporáneo, vendedores de comida, artesanías y mucho más!
Noche Latina Para Familias
Presentado por Eugene Rec Noche de cena, juegos, artes manuales y entretenimiento en vivo. Se servirá la cena hasta las 6:30 p.m.
AVISO: Ningún recurso o personal de la Ciudad de Eugene se podrá utilizar con el propósito de hacer cumplir la ley federal de inmigración, a menos que se relacione con un delito penal. All events are FREE!
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Viernes, 8 de septiembre • 5:30 – 7 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center
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