Finals week is all that separates us form a much needed week of rest. But for this weekend take a short EMX bus ride to Springfield and be among the world’s most talented tattoo artists.
The 2015 Evergreen Tattoo Invitational and Expo will host over 100 world-class artists at the Willamalane Center. This event is tailored for tattoo artists trying to learn new stencils and buying new needles, but aspiring artists can attend and listen to seminars featuring some experienced artists. Your average Joe can also attend and possibly find a new design for their first or next tattoo.
Body art is a huge part of international culture, and this expo will bring in some of the most talented artists in the world. If you’re looking for a new tattoo but don’t know who to go to, informational sessions can help out in picking a local artist to ink you up.
Willamalane Center is on 250 S 32nd St., Springfield, March 7-8, $10 & $25 in advance, $12 and $30 at the door.
Eugene
Mar. 6: Fashawn: The Ecology Tour
Fashawn, has kicked off his Ecology Tour and is making a stop at WOW Hall. Ecology is Fashawn’s newest album and has been critically acclaimed by magazines like XXL. Fashawn has collaborated with rap artists: Dom Kennedy, J. Cole, Murs and many others.
WOW Hall, 8 p.m., $13 in advance $15 at the door.
Mar. 7 Midtown MMA Throwdown 6
Mixed Martial Arts has gained an enormous amount of popularity around the world, and now there’s a chance to catch an MMA fight live in Eugene. A night full of fights will fill the Lane Events Center with the main fight against the light heavy weight: Tyree Fortune versus Derek Harris.
796 W 13th Ave., 7 p.m., $25-50.
Mar. 7 Soul Vibrator and One Dollar Check Dual CD Release Party
Soul Vibrator is winner of the 2014 Eugene Weekly’s Next Big Thing Competition, and One Dollar check is a un, high energy, unique sounding band with reggae influences and rock and roll roots. They’ll both be selling their new album at Cozmic Pizza.
199 W 8th Ave., doors open at 7 p.m., $5-10.
Mar. 8 Mary Poppins
Get your dose of Disney with Upstart Crow Studios’ presentation of what has been a classic for years.
855 W 1st Ave., 3 p.m., $20.
Portland
Mar. 6 rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes
The legendary theme to Zelda is possibly one of the greatest childhood memories. The Oregon Symphony will perform songs from The Legend of Zelda, Halo and other popular music from video games at the Schnitzer Concert Hall.
1037 SW Broadway, 7:30 p.m., $30-95.
Mar. 7 James Bond Costume and Dinner Show
Dry martinis, tuxedos, advanced gadgets and everything you expect from agent 007. Dress up in your best Bond character and have a chance to win the contest and some prizes. Dinner is optional.
1125 SE Madison St., 8 p.m., $30-76.
Mar. 8 Zombie Sundays
Come to the East Burn and enjoy anything zombies- except for the food. Enjoy food specials, happy hour from 3-6 p.m., and at 9 p.m. watch the latest Walking Dead episode. Before and after the show movies will be played in the basement and you guessed it: they’re about zombies.
1800 E Burnside, 9 p.m., varies.
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