Eugene
Friday, Nov. 20
Duck Downtown & Tree Lighting Ceremony. (5-9 p.m. 8th Ave. and Oak St. All ages. Free.)
Join Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and Puddles The Duck this evening for a tree-lighting ceremony at the downtown Park Blocks. The night also includes musical performances from Mind the Gap, Eugene’s Concert Choir, as well as a “musical petting zoo” by the Eugene Symphony. Free apple cider and popcorn provided by Downtown Merchants. You can even start your holiday shopping early with downtown shops open until 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Tasting Room Tour at Hop Valley Brewing Co. (12-2 p.m. 990 W 1st Ave. 21+.)
Take an inside look into one of Eugene’s many breweries this Saturday and enjoy a day of local beer (25 beers on tap), snacks and sports on a 12-foot projection screen. They’ll even fill up a growler for you when you’re ready to go.
Sunday, Nov. 22
EWEB Run to Stay Warm Half Marathon. (Times vary, starts at 8:30 a.m. 500 E 4th Ave. 14+. Registration: $45.)
Fight off the cold you have with a refreshing half marathon starting from the River Edge Plaza along the Willamette River, sponsored by Eugene War & Electric Board. If a half-marathon is too much of a commitment, you can also consider the 10K (registration fee: $30) or the 5K ($20). All proceeds go to the EWEB’s Customer Care program to help people with their utility bills. Remember to stay for the after party and awards ceremony at Tap & Growler.
Portland
Friday, Nov. 20
Portland Night Market. (4-10 p.m.; 100 SE Alder St. All ages. Free.)
Experience the essence of Portland at the Night Market in the Industrial District. Enjoy local food, drinks, music, retail and more all in a 100-year-old produce warehouse. Meet Portland’s unique makers and creators at this free, all-ages event.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Tim Meadows at the Helium Comedy Club. (7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 1510 SE 9th Ave.)
Meet the ladies’ man himself, Tim Meadows, this weekend at Portland’s comedy club staple. Meadows had a long run on Saturday Night Live, as well as roles in the films Coneheads, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Benchwarmers. His ultra-suave, womanizing character Leon Phelps even garnered a big-screen film in 2000’s The Ladies Man.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Walk (Oxbow Park, 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway in Gresham. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All ages. Free, but registration required.)
Take in the natural beauty of Oxbow Regional Park with naturalist Dan Daly and take a walk along the Sandy River. Stay afterwards to gather around a campfire and listen to the “Thanksgiving Address” passed down by the Iroquois tribe. Hot drinks are provided. Bring a sack lunch and meet at 10:15 a.m. at Group Picnic Area A. Parking is $5 per car or $7 per bus ride.
Weekend calendar 11/20: Eugene entertainment and Portland pastimes
Alex Ruby
November 18, 2015
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