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A park turns into a listening lounge, and a Eugene artist proves a typewriter can still steal the show.
Good morning. It's Tuesday, May 26. Eugene is in its "go outside, but make it artsy" era - with parks turning into listening rooms and local makers proving the weird stuff really does work. Take a breath, clear a little space on your calendar, and lean into the good kind of local. Alright, here's today's edition of your Eugene Lowdown:
Ambient Ecology Concert Set for Saturday
Ambient Ecology: Ambient Music in the Park is scheduled for Saturday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Maurie Jacobs Park on Fir Lane. The free event blends calming soundscapes with the outdoor setting and draws on composer Pauline Oliveros' Deep Listening concept. The program aims to connect arts experiences with public open space.
A Typewriter That Runs a Computer
In 1991, Steve La Riccia launched the first Salon De Refuses to showcase work rejected from the Mayor's Art Show, then helped run New Zone gallery pop-ups and shows. Later, his steampunk techno art took off, including a working computer using an 1897 Remington typewriter. Now he runs the traveling Museum of Techno Art.
Trivia Night
Trivia With Steph
Bring your know-it-all friends and your best random facts as Steph fires off wild questions and teams battle for bragging rights and a fun prize.The Hybrid | 6:30 PM | 941 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Teen Event
Food & Drink
Tweens: Taste Test Challenge
Bring an adventurous appetite and see if your tweens can tell crunchy classics from surprising global snacks in a one-hour flavor showdown made for ages 9-12.Downtown Eugene Public Library | 4:30 PM | 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Bluegrass
Bluegrass Jam
Bring your banjo, your best lick, or just your tapping toes as local players pick their way through bluegrass standards and surprises on a music-filled Tuesday night.Oakshire Brewing | 6:30 PM | 207 Madison St, Eugene
Tuesday
Bingo
Charity
Bingo for Ronald McDonald House Oregon
Swap your usual weeknight routine for bingo cards, taco cravings, and cash pots that grow with every player, all while turning lucky numbers into real support for local families in need.The Bier Stein | 7 PM | 1591 Willamette St, Eugene
Tuesday
Parenting Class
Education
Thrilling Threes
Wrangling a 3-year-old with big feelings? Settle into a cozy class where tantrums become teachable moments, brain science meets real-life meltdowns, and you leave with fresh strategies instead of just cold coffee.Parenting Now | 5:30 PM | 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Tuesday
Art Exhibits
National Juried Painting Show
Stroll through a gallery full of prizeworthy paintings, pick your personal favorites, and enjoy art from across the country without your wallet staging its own dramatic performance.Emerald Art Center | 11 AM | 500 Main St, Springfield
Tuesday
Active
Live Music
On the Move: Live Music and PeaceHealth Bikeshare Demos
Pedal-powered fun, free tunes, and plenty of swag come together for a Bike Month bash where the only traffic jam you will hit is at the bikeshare demo line.Eugene Station | 3 PM | 1080 Willamette St, Eugene
Tuesday
Food & Drink
Charity
OP Hopscotch
Swap your usual weeknight sink full of dishes for snacks, cocktails, and philanthropy, where every sip and bite quietly moonlights as support for girls in the community.barTini bistro | 4 PM | 1203 Willamette St Ste 130, Eugene
Tuesday
Museum Exhibit
America at 250 - Before, Between, Beyond
Walk through 250 years of United States history in one visit, complete with rarely seen artifacts, big questions, and the pleasant surprise that museum learning can actually be pretty fun.Museum of Natural and Cultural History | 10 AM | 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene
Wednesday
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Bring your brainiest buddies, your best wild guesses, and maybe a lucky pen; with playful questions and prizes on the line, even your wrong answers can earn serious bragging rights.Drop Bear Brewery | 7 PM | 2690 Willamette St, Eugene
Wednesday
Live Music
Open Jam
Join us Wednesday for Open Jam/Open Mic night! Join us for live music every Wednesday at Local Losers Lounge - where winners come to retire!Local Losers Lounge | 6 PM | 85944 Hwy 99 S, Eugene
Wednesday
Dance
Argentine Tango Dancing
Shuffle in as a beginner, glide out feeling like you just left a Buenos Aires dance hall, all before bedtime on a Wednesday night.Veterans Memorial Building | 7 PM | 1626 Willamette St, Eugene
Wednesday
Trivia Night
Noche De Trivia
Bring your big brain and your tiny attention span for a quick-hit quiz night packed with quirky questions, friendly rivalries, and bragging rights you can milk all week.Xicha Brewing Eugene | 6 PM | 747 E 32nd Ave Ste B, Eugene
Wednesday
Dance Party
Country
Country Night
Dust off those dance moves, sip a little wine courage, and two-step your way through a country night packed with toe-tapping tunes and lively line dances.Low Places | 7 PM | 1444 Main St, Springfield
Wednesday
Food & Drink
Free Lunch on Wednesdays (FLOW)
Show up hungry, leave happy: enjoy a free midweek lunch, new campus friends, and zero dishes to wash afterward.Lane Community College | 11:30 AM | 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene
Wednesday
Yoga
Low Cost/No Cost Community Yoga
Roll out a mat, quiet the mind, and let a friendly vinyasa flow melt away the day, with plenty of room for questions, laughter, and pay-what-you-can giving.Sacred Connections Community Church | 5:30 PM | 810 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Wednesday
Trivia
Charity
Cancer Creates Warriors 2nd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Flex those fun facts and fundraising skills in one night of wellness questions, raffle thrills, and music bingo chills, all so cancer warriors can swap hospital gowns for race jerseys in France.Zest Kitchen & Bar | 7 PM | 999 Willamette St Ste 300, Eugene
Thursday
Sip & Paint
Paint and Sip: Monets Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies
Swap scrolling for brushstrokes as you sip, swirl paint, and turn a blank canvas into a Monet-inspired garden scene. Zero experience needed; mild paint splatters and brag-worthy results strongly encouraged.5th Street Public Market | 6 PM | 296 E 5th Ave Ste 300, Eugene
Thursday
Dance
Country
Country Night at the Cooler
Boot-scoot through free line dance lessons, two-stepping, and twirls while a country DJ spins crowd favorites and the drink specials keep courage levels high. Feet may ache, but your smile will not.The Cooler | 7 PM | 20 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Thursday
Craft Fair
DIY Workshop
All-Ages Art, Craft & Maker Supplies Swap
Got extra glitter, yarn, or half-used paint taking over the closet? Turn that crafty clutter into someone else's masterpiece fuel and walk away with fresh supplies without spending a dime.Downtown Eugene Public Library | 6 PM | 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Thursday
Jazz
Southtowne Saints
Swap the couch for a picnic table, cold beer, and a band playing just close enough that you feel it, but not so loud you cannot debate which beer is best.Territorial Vineyards & Wine Co | 6 PM | 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Thursday
Health
Continuing Educ.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Tired of your health calling all the shots? Spend a few afternoons learning simple habits, smart hacks, and everyday strategies that help you feel more in control and a lot more hopeful.Riverbend Annex | 1:30 PM | 123 International Way, Springfield
Thursday
Latin Night
Salsa Dance
Latin Dance Night
Warm up your hips, not your couch, with an intro lesson, DJ-powered Latin beats, and a friendly crowd that cheers for every spin, stumble, and surprise dip like it is all part of the choreography.Claim 52 Brewing | 7 PM | 232 Lincoln St, Eugene
Thursday
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