This Saturday, August 1, Eugene’s G-Spot can be found on the corner of Third Avenue and Van Buren Street. The G-Spot Stage that is — one of 11 different stages that will fill the streets of the Whiteaker neighborhood with live music and dancing at the ninth annual Whiteaker Block Party.
Starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until 10 p.m., the block party will feature a variety of games, food carts, craft vendors, a beer garden and a long lineup of local musicians and comedians.
Besides fun, of course, the point of the event is to bring together members of the community and celebrate Eugene’s vibrant Whiteaker neighborhood.
It’s completely organized by volunteers, and will offer free admission and even a coupon for a free day-long bus pass that can be printed from the website — take advantage of that if you decide to drink.
Ninkasi, Wildcraft Cider Works, Papa’s Soul Food, Vanilla Jill’s, Izakaya Meiji, Blairally and Cornerstone Glass are among the many local companies that are sponsoring the event. The full event lineup is online and in the photo below.
THURSDAY, JULY 30:
pARTy on the Plaza: Rezonate A Cappella – 5:30 p.m., Hult Center Plaza, free.
Hear your favorite music of all different genres with a new twist from this Eugene-based a cappella band.
Beers Made by Walking Hike – 6 p.m., Hagen’s Confluence Farm on Ferguson Creek, free.
Beers Made by Walking is a program that uses nature hikes and the outdoors to inspire the brewing of different beers. The hike will be led by local brewers and other volunteers, which could give you a new way to look at nature.
FRIDAY, JULY 31:
Oregon Jamboree Country Music Festival – 1:30 p.m., Sweet Home, OR, $150 for 3-day pass.
Calling all country music lovers! This year’s festival will have 22 musical acts, featuring performances from stars like Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Hunter Hayes and more. So if you’ve happened to be saving up, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for.
Theater Production of Whoopee! – 7:30 p.m., The Shedd Institute, $20-$36.
This show for all ages will be put on by Shedd Theatricals running through this weekend, and the following weekend with night showings and Sunday matinees. Price discounts can be found on their website.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1:
Shakespeare in the Park – 6 p.m., Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, free.
Theater buffs, grab a blanket and grab your fellow thespians for a night of some old-school romantic comedy with a performance of Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2:
Blackberry bRamble – 6:30 p.m., Hilyard Community Center, $39 early registration, $49 late.
If you’re looking to get away from campus and the busy streets of Eugene, take a long bike ride through the countryside to encourage non-motorized travel. Blackberry pie and ice cream will meet you at the end.
Concert in the Park: Springfield Community Band – 6:30 p.m., Washburne Park, free.
Local musicians will be featured at this free music performance in the park.