Movie screening of Snow White, herbs and edible flowers walk, Native American arts and crafts makers market, and more. 
Happy Friday, Eugene. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Eugene Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Eugene’s housing co-op offers 52 affordable units, Olympic medalists vie for team spots at Hayward Field, and spiritual shops blend retail with alternative healing — catch up here.
State-level stories: Pacific quake prompts west coast tsunami evacuation, SteepleJack Brewing opens a coastal burger spot, and Oregon names its first privacy and AI strategist — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore edible flowers on garden walk
- Join our 0.5k race supporting senior meals
- Join River Road neighbors discussing community issues
- Join Squeaky Clean drive for hygiene essentials
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Markets: Explore Eugene farmers markets that overflow with fresh finds you won’t get at any grocery shelf. That soggy PNW drizzle might mess with your hair but it’s the secret behind kale that actually crunches back.
Golf: Check out these golf getaways where you can play authentic Scottish-style links at sunrise and tee off on ancient lava flows by sunset. Over 200 public courses from coast to crag mean you’ll never run out of fresh challenges.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Tsunami Books is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
💃 #Instaballet Interactive Performance @ 5th Street Public Market | Friday (8/1) at 5:30pm – Think you’ve got two left feet? Forget your recliner, swing by the 5th Street Alley during First Friday ArtWalk, and boss around #instaballet dancers with wild choreography ideas over live Kef Balkan beats. No experience necessary, just bring imagination, and maybe some dignity.
🎥 Movies in the Park: Snow White @ Tugman Park | Friday (8/1) at 9:00pm – Take a break from the couch and head to the park for a free outdoor screening of Snow White. No tickets, no pretense, just blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets enough to rival the seven dwarfs’ harvest. Family-friendly, local, and low-tech fun.
This weekend
🌿 Herbs and Edible Flowers Walk@ GrassRoots Garden | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – This monthly stroll through our corner garden pairs a guided tour of herbs and edible flowers with science-based tips, a handy cheat sheet, and prime photo ops. Stick around to identify weeds, snag a free vegan lunch, and feel smug at your next garden party.
🎈 3rd Annual Children’s Messtival @ North Bend Public Library | Saturday (8/2) at 1:00pm – Grab the kids and head to the North Bend Library’s back lot for the third-annual Messtival, a delightfully chaotic wrap-up to summer reading. Think sandbox shenanigans, Oobleck experiments, foam, and paint explosions. Bring towels, backup clothes, and an extra dose of patience.
🎸 Floater @ Cuthbert Amphitheater | Saturday (8/2) at 7:00pm – Nothing says laid-back summer quite like catching Floater at the Cuthbert Amphitheater, where alt-rock riffs collide with cicada choruses. Pack a blanket, order a breezy local brew, and brace yourself for a night you’ll remind your grandkids about, if you can still talk afterward.
🎪 Native American Arts & Crafts Makers Market @ Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza | Sunday (8/3) at 10:00am – Think the farmer’s market is cute? Then swap your heirloom tomatoes for colorful beadwork, pottery, and handwoven baskets from regional Native and Indigenous artists. It’s the real deal, no glossy postcard trinkets, just authentic finds and good conversation.
🎤 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert @ Awbrey Park | Sunday (8/3) at 1:00pm – Trade your to-do list for four live bands, local food trucks, face painting, and community booths that scream small-town charm without the PTA guilt. It’s free, it’s fun, and yes, the shave ice is on the house to fuel your next dad joke.
🍜 Eugene’s 1st Local Asian Food Festival @ King’s Asian Market | Sunday (8/3) at 4:00pm – Sunshine’s here, Eugene’s first local Asian Food Festival has arrived to make up for all those soggy afternoons. Think bao, boba, sushi, and more from your favorite spots, with free entry, cooking demos, and family-friendly shenanigans.
Next week
🖼️ Ana Leovy Exhibit @ Erb Memorial Union | Monday (8/4) at 8:00am – Swing by the Adell McMillan Gallery and let Ana Leovy’s bold characters and everyday dreams sweep you into a technicolor daydream. Fresh from Cancun, she mixes graphic design with a serious love of diversity, so expect some vibrant worlds that double as killer conversation starters.
🪕 Bluegrass Jam & Game Night @ Beergarden | Monday (8/4) at 6:00pm – This Monday at the beergarden you’ll find Belltower’s easygoing bluegrass jam, a curated stash of board and giant games, and a surprise movie in the back garden, all free to enjoy. Bring your instrument or your competitive spirit. Who needs Netflix?
👨🍳 3rd Annual Cooking Contest @ Farmers Market Pavilion | Tuesday (8/5) at 11:30am – Nothing says summer like watching local chefs turn ripe peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and a hefty dose of kitchen bravado into no-cook masterpieces. Claim a free spot in the pavilion, sip an iced tea, and pretend your scorecard actually matters.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Oregon DesiFest @ Farmers Market – 5:30 pm
- 8/1 Rudolf Korv @ The Sweet Market – 6 pm
- 8/1 Indigo Girls and more @ Cuthbert Amphitheater – 6:30 pm
- 8/1 THEM @ LCC Blue Door Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/2 Chris Baron @ Sarver Winery – 3 pm
- 8/2 Shakespeare in the Park @ Amazon Community Center Amphitheater – 6 pm
- 8/2 Dubious Rubes @ The Friendly Garden – 7 pm
- 8/2 Inner Limits @ Beergarden – 7:30 pm
- 8/3 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert @ Awbrey Park – 1 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Eugene edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Jami Myers (Triple Oaks Realty LLC)
A classic stucco façade and tile roof set the tone for this Hidden Creek Estates standout, where vaulted ceilings and cherry hardwoods meet a chef’s kitchen loaded with maple cabinetry, slab granite, and a Jenn-Air range. The main-level suite comes with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a closet that could moonlight as a dressing room.
Upstairs, a vaulted family room with its own fireplace and wet bar handles movie nights or marathon Monopoly sessions with ease. Fresh paint, new flooring, and a backyard that borders peaceful open space keep things feeling crisp. Minutes from shopping and dining, but worlds away from ordinary.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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