Week five is supposed to be reserved for midterms. But in reality, midterm week is any time from week four to week eight. If you did have one or more midterms this week, blow off some steam at WOW Hall.
WOW Hall will be celebrating what would be Bob Marley’s 69th birthday with One Blood Family and Karlos Paez (of The B Side Players). Headlining the event is Natural Vibrations, who headline some of Hawaii’s biggest shows and venues. Natural Vibrations’ unique sound has roots of reggae, rock and pop resulting in a sound that is perfect for a party that has a dance energy.
Karlos Paez was inspired by Bob Marley and Carlos Santana in Tijuana, Mexico. Perez is currently touring and recording with The B Side Players, but has also had side projects that have allowed him venture into different styles.
WOW Hall is located at 291 W 8th Ave. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Show begins at 9 p.m.
Here’s what else is going on in Eugene and Portland:
EUGENE:
Feb. 7-8 KLCC Microbrew Festival
This 21+ event will host 75 breweries, and serve over 190 beers. Ticket sales will be offered at a discount to those who will be the designated driver for the night.
796 W 13th Ave, 5-11 p.m. on Fri, 1-11 p.m. on Sat, $12 in advance $15 at the door.
Feb. 6 Clefs of Insanity
Enjoy this a capella concert at the Eugene Public Library. This group performs a diverse selection of classical, jazz, rock and pop music sounds spanning six centuries.
100 W 10th Ave, 6 p.m., FREE.
Feb. 7 Shakespeare’s 12th Night
Support the Cottage Theatre by attending Havana 1950 and showcases Shakespeare’s comic “triángulo de amore.”
700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove, 8 p.m., $19
Feb. 8 Truffle Shuffle
Take part in the 34th annual Truffle Shuffle run. Run for 2-4 miles and receive an award of free chocolate truffles. The event benefits veteran families through the St. Vincent de Paul organization.
Alton Baker Park, 12:45 p.m., $20
PORTLAND:
Feb. 5 – 8 Portland International Film Festival
Over 140 international short and feature films will premiere in Oregon’s largest film event. Attendance averaged 38,000 people the last few years.
1219 SW Park Ave, $75
Feb. 5 – 8 Portland International Auto Show
Not only can you see super cool cars, but you can also attend a basketball clinic held by the Portland Trail Blazers, a RC rock climbing exhibit or an art made entirely of steel.
777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., $12
Feb. 7 Cascade Festival of African Films
This month is Black History Month and the films in this festival focus on politics, role of sports and the struggles of civil war.
705 N. Killingsworth Street, free.
Feb. 8 The Jungle Book
Combining Rudyard Kipling’s classic and some “Bollywood,” the Anita Menon’s Anjali School of Dance and the Northwest Children’s Theater and school premieres its unique adaptation of The Jungle Book.
1819 NW Everett St, $22.
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