The Weekender | November 12 – 19

Pumpkin season has reached its conclusion but now it’s time to go nuts! Don’t miss the celebration of Oregon’s hazelnut and walnut season at Detering Orchards this weekend. This week also brings much to enjoy in the arts with symphony performances, Eugenes’s Vocal Ensemble, Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk, and the return of the Duck Store’s annual Tools of the Trade Show. Be sure to support the local art scene and see all the talent that can be found across the county.

Top Events This Week:

Student Jewelry Sale | Browse original, handcrafted jewelry at the Annual Student Jewelry Sale. This event showcases work made by the Oregon College of Design’s Jewelry and Metalsmithing program. Proceeds support guest lectures for the program. | 9 am – 4 pm | Lawrence Hall, University of Oregon

“Texture and Place” – An Evening with Oregon Artists | An evening celebrating local art and creativity where you can discover fiber arts, original oil paintings, art prints, and more. There will be opportunities to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments while experiencing the art. | 5 – 7 pm | West Avenue Furniture

Solas Celtic Ensemble | Celebrating three decades, the celtic ensemble will be taking on the Hult Center stage to share their traditional Irish music alongside renowned multi-instrumentalist/vocal polyglot, Moira Smiley and Alan Murray. | 7:30 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org

November 14

(Kin)etic: Contemporary Contemplations Closing Reception | Presenting contemporary artworks in a historic setting, (Kin)etic encourages new perspectives on the stories historic spaces hold and how that shapes our understanding of the past. In partnership with curators Aidyn Dervas and Lizi Anserson-Cleary, the Shelton McMurphy Johnson House invites the public to their closing reception. | 3 pm – 4 pm | Shelton McMurphy Johnson House

UO Duck Football Game | University of Oregon Ducks vs University of Michigan Wolverines. Wear green! | 12:30 pm | Autzen Stadium | goducks.com/sports/football/schedule

Holiday Book Sale | Find great deals on holiday-themed books, novels, nonfiction, puzzles, and novelties. Many used books are priced as low as $2. All proceeds benefit the Eugene Public Library. | 10 am – 4 pm | Eugene Public Library

“The Sound of Music” Sing-A-Long | Experience the 1965 musical classic for a sing-along screening . attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters and sing along to the film. | 2 pm & 8 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org

November 14 – 15

Nuts, Nuts, Nuts! At Detering Orchards | Hazelnut and walnut season has arrived. Celebrate these festivities of nuts with canned goods, craft beer, cider, and other handmade goods. | 9 am – 5 pm | Detering Orchards

November 14 – 22

Fall Wine Release Weekend | Antiquum Farm Cottage presents a guided wine tasting of their 2025 Pinot Noirs. The flight of four wines is paired with seasonal bites from Cottage Kitchen. Reservations need to be made in advance. | Noon – 4 pm | Antiquum Farm

November 15

Totally Rad Vintage Fest | Shop 80s, 90s, and Y2K era clothing, accessories, home goods, toys, and more at this nostalgic shopping experience. As well as vendors, there is a Free-Play Vintage Arcade and the Rad Rewind Museum. | 10 am – 5 pm | Lane Events Center

Brahms & Haydn | Eugene Vocal Arts and Eugene Concert Orchestra present Brahms Libeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 and Haydn Mass No. 12 in Bb Major . | 2:30 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org

Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration | In celebration of Florence’s Exploding Whale, the Portland band “The Exploding Whales” will be performing along with food, music, games, vendors, and more. Visitors are encouraged to dress up or bring a memento to place at the memorial. | Noon – 4 pm | Florence, OR

UO Ducks Men’s Basketball | University of Oregon Ducks vs Pepperdine. | 2 pm | Matthew Knight Arena

November 17

UO Ducks Women’s Basketball | University of Oregon Ducks vs Murray State. | 11 am | Matthew Knight Arena

November 18 – 19

Tools of the Trade Show | The Duck Store presents the 43rd annual Tools of the Trade Show. See local artists, supply vendors, and more to learn about the tools used to create creative works. Much of the art and school department of the store will be up to 25% off for the event. | 10 am – 4 pm | Flagship Campus Duck Store

November 19

UO Ducks Women’s Basketball | University of Oregon Ducks vs Fairfield. | 7 pm | Matthew Knight Arena

ES The Sea in Sound | Eugene Symphony presents a journey across the sea anchored by Debussy’s monumental “La Mer.” | 7:30 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org

Recurring Events:

November 13

Second Friday ArtWalk in Springfield | Pick up a map at any participating locations to take a guided or self-guided tour of downtown Springfield’s local art, music, and dance. Stops usually include Emerald Art Center, Springfield’s City Hall Gallery, Springfield History Museum, and others. | 5 pm – 7:30 pm | Emerald Art Center, Springfield | emeraldartcenter.org/second-friday

November 14

Lane County’s Farmers Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org

Eugene Saturday Market | Coinciding with the Lane County Farmers Market, the Saturday Market showcases over 250 local artisans selling handcrafted goods with an assortment of food and music along with it. Celebrating its 57th season, it is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | eugenesaturdaymarket.org

The Weekender | November 12 – 19

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