Looking for something to do this weekend in the Willamette Valley? Look no further than our weekend guide. These are just a few of the diverse events going on in the area over the next few days.
Eugene
Friday, Jan 22
This weekend, the Lane Events Center will offer what the Eugene Home Show’s website promises to be “the first sustainable home and garden show in North America.” More than 250 exhibits will showcase the best in home garden living with gardeners, beekeepers and LEED-certified architects. You’ll get to enjoy live music and fresh organic food as well as meet national green building, sustainable living experts and Pacific Northwest authors.
Saturday, Jan 23
The former NFL cheerleader and MADtv cast member comes to McDonald Theatre Saturday night to continue her stand-up tour. You may know her as Bon Qui Qui or as a sassy Vietnamese nail salon employee. Regardless of her character, she’s sure to bring lots of laughs.
Sunday, Jan 24
See China’s amazing acrobatic tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclers and gymnasts this Sunday on their 30th Anniversary Tour. The Peking Acrobats want you to experience their ancient folk art traditions and live music with Chinese instruments. Their feats should prove to be even more incredible with 21st-century special effects.
Portland
Friday, Jan 22
Are you a chocoholic? If so, you’ll definitely want to come to Portland this weekend for the Northwest’s Premier Chocolate Festival. Sample, taste and savor the region’s finest chocolates. By attending this event you’ll be supporting the World Forestry Center, a nonprofit organization devoted to education on sustainability and forestry.
Saturday, Jan 23
This unique production is a combination of scripted and improv theater – professional playwrights submit six pages of dialogue, then the audience casts the show! The actors at the Brody Theater don’t see the script until the show begins, but if the dialogue runs out, then they’ll have to finish the play with quick-thinking and improvised lines.
Sunday, Jan 24
This 11-day arts festival features premiere projects, staged readings, new works and many more arts events going on around the city. Fertile Ground showcases local artists and performers to ensure that the artistic and financial benefits stay in Portland. Fertile Ground includes everyone — from young, aspiring artists to professional producers. You can get a $50 festival pass or buy tickets individually at each show.
