Eugene Weekly : Feature : 6.2.11

Summer Guide Calendar of Events

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Friday, 6/3

Obsidians: bike Long Tom Grange, 20 miles, info & sign-up at www.obsidians.org

Equinox Conference w/Oak Hill School & UO International Cultural Services, 8:10am-2:05pm, Oak Hill School, 86397 Eldon Schafer Dr., 744-0954. FREE.

Walk *n Talkers, weekly self-led 3-5 mi. walking group w/coffee stop, ages 50 & up, 9am every Friday, meet at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness, weekly seniors bike ride, helmets required, 9:30am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Lanestock Music & Arts Fair, 11:30am-10pm, LCC. FREE.

Broadway & Pearl Summer Soiree, benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County, 4-8pm, corner of Broadway & Pearl. FREE.

Battle of the Bands, 4:30-10:30pm, OSU MU, Corvallis. FREE.

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

First Friday ArtWalk, with stops at several galleries, music, stores open late, refreshments, 5:30pm, begins at MODERN, 207 E. 5th Ave., www.lanearts.org FREE.

Left Turn Only, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Distance Night, 7pm, Hayward Field, see goducks.com for info.

Yoga Hike, reduce stress, 7pm today & 10am Sunday, OP Barn, UO, reg. 346-4365. FREE.

Saturday, 6/4

Obsidians: hike Goodman Creek, 6 miles; Brice Creek, 5.5 miles; trail maintenance, 6.4 miles, Spencer Butte, info & sign-up at www.obsidians.org

State Parks Day, many locations, free admission, some free camping, see www.oregonstateparks.org or www.outdoorseekers.org for more information.

Row River Nature Park Bird Walk, 8am, BMX Track, 33301 Row River Rd.

Corridor Car Show & Carnival, benefit for Corridor Elementary, 9am-3pm, 250 Silver Lane. $25 car entry, admission FREE.

First Saturday Park Walk, all ages, 9-11am, Golden Gardens, Jessen Dr. & Golden Gardens St. FREE.

Friends of Buford Park Nursery workparty, 9am-noon, FBP Native Plant Nursery, www.bufordpark.org

Miles of Mozart 5k/2k, benefit for OMPs Chamber Music Education & Outreach, 9am, Alton Baker Park, see www.eclecticedgeracing.com for info. $15 adv., $20 day of.

National Trails Day Family Service & Celebration, 9am-noon, Alton Baker Park. 687-9699.

øSmashing Estate Sale,” benefit for Latin American solidarity work of LASC, 9am-4pm, 458 Blair Blvd., call 485-8633 to volunteer or donate.

New Balance Girls on the Run 5k & 1k, benefit for Girls on the Run Willamette Valley, 9:30am & 10am, Reser Stadium, OSU, Corvallis, www.gotrwillamette.org $10-$20.

South Willamette Wineries Association Barrel Tour, charter bus to four vineyards, 9:30am, Valley River Center, 221-8592, www.southwillamettewineries.com $60.

Walama Restoration Project Volunteer Event, tools & refreshments provided, 9:30am-12:30pm, Whilamut Butterfly Meadow, 622 Day Island Rd., 484-3939.

Healing Harvest Benefit Plant Sale, garden art, door prizes, music, 10am-4pm today & tomorrow, 2035 Valhalla St., www.healingharvest.org FREE.

Prefontaine Classic, 10am, Hayward Field, UO. $24.50-$38.50, $6.50 10 & under.

National Learn to Row Day w/Oregon Association of Rowers, 10am-1pm, OAR Boathouse, Dexter Lake, www.oarowers.org

Spencer Creek Community Growers Market grand opening, 10am-1pm, Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy.û

UO Outdoor Program: Rock 101, 10am & 12:45pm, Skinner Butte Columns, W. 2nd & Lincoln, 346-4365. $12.

Blue River Blues & Swap Meet, w/the Ben Rice Band, 11am-5pm, mile marker 41, McKenzie Hwy.

Farm Food Festival, 11am-3pm, Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. $4.

Weed Identification Walk, 11:30am-12:30pm, GrassRoots Garden, 1465 Coburg Rd. FREE.

We Are Bethel Celebration, noon-6pm, Peterson Barn Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521. FREE.

Churchill Community Garden Summer Kick-Off, 2pm Getting More Out of your Garden Space workshop, 3pm potluck barbecue, 2200 Bailey Hill Rd., 541-343-2822. FREE.û

The Fifth Element Quintet, 2pm, Atrium Building courtyard, 10th & Olive. FREE.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 4-7pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. $10.

Flat Tail Festival feat. OK Go, Gold Motel, Doo Doo Funk All-Stars & more, 5:30-11pm, Memorial Union Quad, OSU, Corvallis. FREE.

Sunday, 6/5

Obsidians: hike Devils Staircase, 4 miles; rappel lessons at Larison Rock, info & sign-up at www. obsidians.org

Gorilla Thrilla, 4.25 & 8.5 mile trail run, 9am, Gillette Estate. 484-9883. $20-$35.

Olde English Flea Markets, 9am-4pm, 2777 MLK Jr. Blvd. FREE.

Run for the Hills, benefit for Greenbelt Land Trust Trail Fund, 9am, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis, gltrunforthehills.com $5-$20.

Rainbow Family Potluck Picnic, 1-6pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

Aprovecho Open House, 2-4pm, 80574 Hazelton Rd., Cottage Grove, www.aprovecho.net $5-$10 sug. don.

Community Fire Ceremony, 6:30pm, Avalon Lodge, 5210 Canyon Dr. $10 sug. don.

Yoga hike continues. See June 3.

Monday, 6/6

Eugene Challenge Mile, 8-11am, 5th & Pearl, www.runnerspace.com $10-$25.

Poplollies Womens Ride, 5:45pm, meet at Riverbend Oregon Imaging Centers, 3355 RiverBend Dr., www.wvwcycling.org

Tuesday, 6/7

OBRA Criterium, bike ride, 1K flat oval course, 5:30pm every Tuesday through Aug., Greenhill Technology Park, W. 11th & Terry reg. 521-6529. $15 per race, $50 per month.

Wednesday, 6/8

Obsidians: climb school crevasse rescue, info & sign-up at www.obsidians.orgû

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness, for seniors, weekly in-town rides, helmets required, 9:30am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5218. FREE.

Thursday, 6/9

Walk with Us, weekly self-led neighborhood walking group, ages 50 & up, 9:30-10:30am every Thursday, meet at Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Drop-in Kayaking, bring equipment, no instruction provided, ages 12 & up, 8-10pm Thursdays, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. $5.

Friday, 6/10

Obsidians: Dorris Ranch, hike, 4 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Kelly Thibodeaux Duo, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

Eugene Astronomical Society Star Party, weather permitting, telescopes & astronomers on-hand, dusk, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE.

Walk *n Talkers continues. See June 3.

Saturday, 6/11

Obsidians: Dog Mountain, hike, 6.9 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Steep Hill Chase 5K, benefit for Special Olympics, 8:30am, Alton Baker Park, www.steephillchase.org $20/$25.

Restoration Celebration, 9am-1pm, Alton Baker Park, 687-9699.

World Naked Bike Ride, wear helmets, øas bare as you dare,” bring musical instruments, colorful costumes & body paint welcome, 4pm, Cheshire & Lawrence, www.worldnakedbikeride.org FREE. û

Barn Dinner, 6pm, Creswell, www.heiditunnellcatering.com $75.

Kate Power, Steve Einhorn & Charles Goodrich, folk, 8pm, Avalon Lodge, 5210 Canyon Dr. $11.50 adv., $12 door.

Sunday, 6/12

Music in the Garden, self-guided tour of six private gardens, benefit for Eugene Symphony, with musicians, refreshments, 10am-4pm, various locations, South Eugene, 485-7019 or www.eugenesymphonyguild.org $12 adv., $15 day of.

Monday, 6/13

Plein Aire Workshop, draw & paint outdoors, today through Thursday, June 16, Island Park, Fifth Street Public Market & Owen Rose Garden, 736-4444. $52, $55 out-of-district.

Tuesday, 6/14

Surfing Lessons Pre-trip, meeting for June 17-19 lessons, ages 13 & up, swim & tread abilities required, surfboards, wetsuits, transportation & lunch included, River House, reg. 682-5329. $200.

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Plein Aire Workshop continues. See June 13.

Wednesday, 6/15

Obsidians: Crevasse Rescue Class Session. Sign up obsidians.org

Strawberry Social, 2-3pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521. $3.

Summer Fun Nights, dinner, crafts, games, 5:30-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Corvallis All-Comers Track Meet, 6-8pm, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis, runcorvallis.com

Kid Cudi, Chip Tha Ripper, hip hop, 6:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $42.50 adv., $48 day of.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Plein Aire Workshop continues. See June 13.

Thursday, 6/16

Obsidians: Hart Mountain & Sheldon National Wildlife, expl. talk; North Shasta Loop, hike, 5 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Thursday Nighter Ride, 30-mile training ride, 5:30pm (men) & 5:40pm (women), Thursdays through Aug. 26, Church Corner, Spencer Creek & Lorane Hwy. FREE.

The Tempest, 6pm today & tomorrow, Campbell Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Thursday Night Dinner, 6pm, Creswell, www.heiditunnellcatering.com $15.

Jethro Tull, rock, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $35 & $55.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Plein Aire Workshop continues. See June 13.

Friday, 6/17

Obsidians: Marys Peak, hike, 8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Sasquatch Symposium, gathering of Oregon sasquatch researchers & experts, today, tomorrow & Sunday, Camp White Branch, 61500 Old McKenzie Hwy, tickets at www.oregonsasquatchsymposium.webs.com $37-$135.

Faerieworlds Festival, 2pm-midnight today, noon-midnight tomorrow, noon-9pm Sunday, Mt. Pisgah, www.faerieworlds.com $10-$120.

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

Cowboy Cadillac, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Summer Canning Basics: Jams & Jellies, including low-sugar jams & freezer jams, 6-8:30pm, Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Rd. $15.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Boise, 7:05pm today & tomorrow, 1:05 pm Sunday, 7:05pm June 20 & 21, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

UO Outdoor Program: June Skiing at Willamette Pass Pre-Trip, June 19 trip, 9:30pm, OP, EMU, jimc@uoregon.edu $45 lift ticket, $7 gas.

Walk *n Talkers continues. See June 3.

The Tempest continues. See June 16.

Saturday, 6/18

Obsidians: Tire Mountain, hike, 7.6 miles; Iron Mountain, hike, 8 miles; Get Acquainted Hike, Ribbon Trail, 2.5 miles; Chi Gong & Meditation Hike, 6.7 miles; Crevasse Rescue. Sign up obsidians.org

Function 4 Junction Classic Car Show, 8am-7pm, various locations, Junction City, www.function4junction.com

Humane Society of Cottage Grove: Dr. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring the awesome Dr. Bill Steinkruger and all he did for animals. Prizes include rounds of golf and casino packages, plus a $10,000 hole-in-one prize from a sponsor, fee includes a catered lunch from Big Stuff BBQ, all HSCG workers are volunteers, all donations go toward animals, 8am shotgun start, Middlefield Golf Course, 91 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $45.

Butterfly Trip to Tire Mountain, moderate physical challenge, bring water & lunch, 9am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. NABA.ES.trips@gmail.com FREE.

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

South Willamette Wineries Association Barrel Tour, charter bus to four vineyards, 9:30am, Valley River Center, 221-8592, www.southwillamettewineries.com $60.

Nearby Nature Quest: Discovering Dads, 10am-noon, Greenway Bike Bridge, VRC, 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE.û

Schools Out Summer Skate Competition, all ages, 4-8pm, Cal Young Skate Park, Gilham & Crescent, www.skateeugene.org $3.

The Tempest, 6pm today & tomorrow, Island Park, Spfd. FREE.

Barn Dance, ages 50 & up, 7-9pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $2.

Ems vs. Boise continues. See June 17.

Faerieworlds continues. See June 17.

Oregon Sasquatch Symposium continues. See June 17.

Sunday, 6/19

Obsidians: bike Lorane to Drain, 52 miles; hike Silver Falls, 7 miles, sign up obsidians.org

UO Outdoor Program: June Skiing at Willamette Pass, 7am-6pm. See June 17 for mandatory pre-trip.

Prost 8K, 8K run/5K walk, 8am, Oregon Urology Institute, 2400 Hartman Ln., Spfd., www.runnerspace.com $10-$35.

Fathers Day Car Show, 10:30am-2pm, Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. 5th Ave. FREE.

Ems vs. Boise continues. See June 17.

Faerieworlds continues. See June 17.

The Tempest continues. See June 18.

Monday, 6/20

Springfield Librarys Summer Reading Kick-Off, entertainment, free books, ice cream, all ages, 11am, Fountain Plaza, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE.

Dr. John & The Lower 911, 7:30pm, The Shedd. $32-$46.

Ems vs. Boise continues. See June 17.

Tuesday, 6/21

Obsidians: bus to Oregon Zoo; hike Mount Pisgah Summer Solstice, 2.8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Summer Solstice Celebration, Norma Fraser, fire dancers, more, 7pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., www.sweetcheekswinery.com or 349-9463. $10, $8 mem.

Ems vs. Boise continues. See June 17.

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 6/22

Oregon Wild: hike Brice Creek, Trestle Creek Falls, info & sign up at www.oregonwild.org FREE.

Track Town 12 One-Year-Out Party, 6pm, Kesey Square. Don.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 6/23

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships 11am-6pm today through Sunday, Hayward Field, UO.

The Tempest, 6pm today & tomorrow, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Run Eugene Run, 5K run/walk, benefit for foster families & children, 6pm, Alton Baker Park, www.jleugene.org $10-$25.

Oregon Bach Festival: Inside Line, 6:30pm, Hult Center, FREE; Bach, Golijov & Yo-Yo Ma, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$200, www.oregonbachfestival.comû

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 6/24

Obsidians: Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Potluck, sign up obsidians.org

Springfield Librarys Stories in the Farmers Market, see wheremindsgrow.org

Breakfast at the Bridges, minor bike tune-ups, bell installation, 7-9:30am, Blue Heron Bike-Pedestrian Bridge, behind Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 1510 W. 14th Ave. FREE.

Black Sheep Gathering, focus on sheep & goats, 9am-7pm today, 9am-5pm tomorrow, 9am-4pm Sunday, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave.

Oregon Bach Festival: Lets Talk: Miguel Harth-Bedoya, noon, Hult Center; Discovery Series: Bach Magnificat, 4:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15; Caminos del Inka, 7:30pm, Hult Center $15-$35, www.oregonbachfestival.comû

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

Annie Rhoades Band, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. FREE.

Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene, see www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. FREE.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, 7:30pm, The Shedd. $28-$44.

The Tempest continues. See June 23.

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships continue. See June 23.

Saturday, 6/25

Obsidians: hike Three Pyramids, 4 miles; hike Olallie Mountain, 7.2 miles; bike Coast Range, 35 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Wild: hike Oregon Dunes, info & sign up at www.oregonwild.org FREE.

Nike Track Nationals, Hayward Field, UO, www.niketracknationals.com

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

Friends of Buford Park Nursery workparty, 9am-noon, FBP Native Plant Nursery, www.bufordpark.org

South Willamette Wineries Association Barrel Tour, charter bus to four vineyards, 9:30am, Valley River Center, 221-8592, www.southwillamettewineries.com $60.

Oregon Bach Festival: OBF Kids: Travel the Inca Road, 11am, Hult Center, $5; Film: Bach & Friends, The Bijou, $5; On the House: PICCFEST Choir, 1pm, Hult Center lobby, FREE; Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, 8pm, Hult Center, $15-$35, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Wiener Dog Races, benefit for Cottage Grove Humane Society & South Valley Little League, noon-4pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. 953-6840. FREE, $10 to race.

The Tempest, 6pm today & tomorrow, Maurie Jacobs Park. FREE.

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships continue. See June 23.

Sunday, 6/26

Obsidians: hike Rebel Rock, 14 miles; hike Iron Mountain, 8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

KLCC Garden Tour: Walkin the Whit, tour 10 private gardens, five city gardens, food & beer garden at Ninkasi, 9am-5pm, www.klcc.org for tickets & info. $10 adv., $15 day of.

HOUR Exchange Summer Folk Festival, 1-10pm, FireWorks Restaurant, 341 S.W. 2nd St., Corvallis. hourexchange.org $5-$10 sug. don.

HOUR Exchange, outdoor local festival & market, 1-9pm, Fireworks Restaurant, 1115 S.E. 3rd St., Corvallis, www.hourexchange.org Don.

Oregon Bach Festival: Inside Line, 2pm, Hult Center, FREE; Founders Concert: Brahms Requiem, 3pm, Hult Center, $15-$59; PICCFEST Gala, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, $12, www.oregonbachfestival.comû

New Horizons Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate.û

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships continue. See June 23.

The Tempest continues. See June 25.

Monday, 6/27

Springfield Librarys Summer Food program begins, free lunch Monday-Friday, noon-1pm, Fountain Plaza, see wheremindsgrow.org

Oregon Bach Festival: On the House: Portland Cello Project, 1pm, Hult Center lobby, FREE; Discovery Series: Bach Cantata 19, 4:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$45; Bach & Britten Cello Suites 1, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Tuesday, 6/28

USA Track & Field Championship Experience, grades 6-8, watch competition for World Team, 8am-1pm, Hayward Field, reg. 682-5312. FREE.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Salem-Keizer, 7:05pm today, tomorrow & Thursday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Oregon Bach Festival: Hinkle Lecture, noon, Hult Center, FREE; Mahler & Strauss€ w/a Twist!, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 6/29

All Comers Track Meets, 4-7pm, every Wednesday & Thursday through July 28, Hayward Field & LCC, www.oregontrackclub.org FREE-$5.

Oregon Bach Festival: Lets Talk: Marin Alsop, noon, Hult Center, FREE; Discovery Series: Bach Cantatas BWV 130 & 50, 4:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15; Bach & Britten Cello Suites 2, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Evening Kayak Trips, øurban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Ty Curtis Band, Beth Wood, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Ems vs. Salem-Keizer continues. See June 28.

Thursday, 6/30

Obsidians: hike Bunchgrass Ridge, 12 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Try Sailing, intro w/instructor, ages 16 & up, bring picnic, 5:30-9pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir., reg. at 682-5329. $30.

Oregon Bach Festival: Organ Interlude: ElRay Stewart-Cook, noon, Central Lutheran Church, FREE; Dido & Aeneas, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$35, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Ems vs. Salem-Keizer continues. See June 28.

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Friday, 7/1

Oregon Bach Festival: On the House: SFYCA Soloists, 1pm, Hult Center lobby, FREE; Discovery Series: Bach Cantata BWV 149, 4:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $12/$15; Bach & Britten Cello Suites 3, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Eugene Pro Rodeo, 4pm today through July 4, Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Rd., www.eugeneprorodeo.com or 689-9700. $10-$30, 5 & under FREE.

First Friday ArtWalk, with stops at several galleries, music, stores open late, refreshments, 5:30pm, downtown Eugene, www.lanearts.org FREE.

Family Sunset Raft, return shuttle provided, 6-9pm, Island Park, 300 W. B, Spfd., reg. 682-5329. $20.

Tony Rae & Common Ground, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Summer Pool Party, adaptive recreation for individuals w/disabilities & their families, 6:30-8:30pm, Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St. $8, $20 family of four.

Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses), Allison Moorer, 7:30pm, The Shedd. $33-$39.

Saturday, 7/2

Obsidians: Chi Gong & Meditation Backpack, 4 miles, sign up obsidians.org

First Saturday Park Walk, 9-11am, Masonic Cemetery, 26th & University. 682-4800. FREE.

Butterfly Count at local butterfly hotspots, beginners welcome, 10am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. NABA.ES.trips@gmail.com $3.

Art & the Vineyard Music and arts festival with artists marketplace, kids arena, international food court, specialty booths, wine samples for purchase, Portland Cello Project, Revolver, Richie & the Catillacs & fireworks show on July 4. 11am-9:30pm today & tomorrow & 11am through fireworks July 4, Alton Baker Park, www.artandthevineyard.org $15 three-day pass, $6 single day, $1 age 6-11; kids 5 & under FREE.

Oregon Bach Festival: OBF Kids: Mozart, You Kid, You! 11am, Hult Center, $5; Film: Bach & Friends, noon, The Bijou, $5; On the House: Idit Shner, saxophone, 1pm, Hult Center lobby, FREE; Inside Line, 7pm, Hult Center, FREE; Joan of Arc at the Stake, 8pm, Hult Center, $15-$59, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Eugene Pro Rodeo continues. See July 1.

Sunday, 7/3

Independence Day Celebration, music, fireworks and more, today, tomorrow & July 5, Old Town, Florence, www.florencechamber.com FREE.

Creswell 4th of July Celebration, 10am-dusk, Holt Park, Creswell. 895-5161.

Oregon Bach Festival: Film: Bach & Friends, noon, The Bijou, $5; Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, 3pm, Hult Center, $15-$35, www.oregonbachfestival.comû

Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival, music, food & kids activities, 1-10pm today & 11am-10pm tomorrow, downtown Corvallis, www.downtowncorvallis.org FREE.

Left Coast Saxophone Quartet, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate.

Eugene Pro Rodeo continues. See July 1.

Art & the Vineyard continues. See July 2.

Monday, 7/4

Butte to Butte, 10k & 4.5 mile fitness walk, 8am, 43rd & Donald, www.runnerspace.com $17-$27, under 12 FREE.

4th of July at Heidi Tunnell Catering, The Procrastinators, 11am-4pm, Creswell, www.heiditunnellcatering.com

Light of Liberty: Sha Na Na, Mystery Train, Brooks Robertson, benefit for Project Share, 4-11pm, Island Park, 175 W. B St., Spfd., www.springfield-chamber.org $5 adv., $7 gate, under 5 FREE.

Poplollies Womens Ride, 5:45pm, meet at Riverbend Oregon Imaging Centers, 3355 RiverBend Dr., www.wvwcycling.org

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 6-8pm, N.E. corner Washburn Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver, 7:05pm today, tomorrow & Wednesday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Oregon Bach Festival: Portland Cello Project at Art & the Vineyard, 9pm, FREE w/admission, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Eugene Pro Rodeo continues. See July 1.

Art & the Vineyard continues. See July 2.

Independence Day Celebration continues. See July 3.

Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival continues. See July 3.

Tuesday, 7/5

Oregon Bach Festival: Lets Talk: Matthew Halls, noon, Hult Center, FREE; Discovery Series: Bach Cantata 80, 4:30, Beall Hall, UO, $12/$15; We are Women: A Bernstein Cabaret, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$35, www.oregonbachfestival.com for info.

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Independence Day Celebration continues. See July 3.

Ems vs. Vancouver continues. See July 4.

Wednesday, 7/6

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 4-7pm, Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire. $5.

Aaron Nigel Smith, as seen on PBS øBetween the Lions,” 5:30pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette.

Evening Kayak Trips, øurban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Summer Fun Nights, dinner, crafts, games, 5:30-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Widespread Panic, rock, 6pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $41.50, $47.

Oregon Bach Festival: A Brahms Soiree, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Ems vs. Vancouver continues. See July 4.

Thursday, 7/7

Oregon Bach Festival: Organ Interlude: Michael Kleinschmidt, noon, Central Lutheran, FREE; Inside Line, 6:30pm, Hult Center, FREE; In Praise of St. Cecilia, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $15-$59, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Complicated, 6:30pm, Amazon Park.

Coco Montoya, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Yakima, 7:05pm today, tomorrow, Saturday & July 11; 1:05pm Sunday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 7/8

Obsidians: bike Orchard Point, 26 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7.

Oregon Country Fair See July 7 issue for full coverage & details. 11am-7pm today, tomorrow & July 10, Veneta, www.oregoncountryfair.org or 343-4298. Friday & Sunday $20 adv., $23 dos.; Saturday $23 adv., $28 dos.; three-day pass $51; children under age 10 admitted free w/paying adult; parking $7.

Oregon Bach Festival: Lets Talk: Tamara Wilson, noon, Hult Center, FREE; Discovery Series: Bach Cantata BWV 79, 4:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $12/$15; Shai Wosner in Recital, 7:30pm, Beall Hall, UO, $15-$45, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

The Huckleberries, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Eugene Astronomical Society Star Party, weather permitting, telescopes & astronomers on-hand, dusk, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE.

Paper Moon, 9pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7.

Saturday, 7/9

Cascade Cream Puff Mountain Bike Race, today & tomorrow, Oakridge/Westfir, www.cascadecreampuff.com

Obsidians: hike Eula Ridge, 9 miles; hike Cone Peak, Iron Mountain, 8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Pioneer Picnic, Oakridge, www.oakridgechamber.com

Oregon Bach Festival: David Higgs Organ Recital, 8pm, Central Lutheran, www.oregonbachfestival.com $15.

Free Willy, 9pm, 24th & University. FREE.

Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7.

Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 8.

Sunday, 7/10

Obsidians: hike Crescent Mountain, 8.6 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Bach Festival: Inside Line, 2pm, Hult Center, FREE; Ode to Joy, 3pm, Hult Center, $15-$59; Party on the Plaza, 6pm, UO Education Courtyard, www.oregonbachfestival.com

Joe Manis/Bill Marsh Duo, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 8.

Cascade Cream Puff Mountain Bike Race continues. See July 9.

Monday, 7/11

Barnies Barbecue & Picnic, seniors gathering, 11:30am-1pm, Petersen Community Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. at 682-5521. $3.

Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7.

Tuesday, 7/12

Obsidians: bus to Fort Vancouver, sign up obsidians.org

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 7/13

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30

Touch a Truck, get close to fire engines, cement trucks, sweepers & more, all ages, 5-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Eugene Opera in the Open, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, 9pm, Willakenzie Park, 1725 Best Lane. FREE.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 7/14

Bohemia Mining Days, youth talent contest, Bloomer Parade, cherry spittin contest, Grand Miners Parade and more, today through July 17, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove, www.bohemiaminingdays.org FREE.

Plena Libre, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 7/15

da Vinci Days, art festival w/art bikes, Kinetic Sculpture Race, film festival, kids parade, music w/Bobby McFerrin, The Young Dubliners, Dorado & more, today, tomorrow & Sunday, various locations, Corvallis, www.davincidays.org $10-$15 per day; $15 adv., $20 gate weekend pass; $10 weekend pass ages 6-18, under 5 FREE.

Obsidians: get acquainted hike, Ribbon Trail. Sign up obsidians.org

Tayberry Jam: Reggae on the Mountain, music by Medium Troy, Inner Limits, Jah Sun w/The Redemption Band, Marv Ellis w/The Platform, Hillstomp, Brownchicken Browncow Stringband and many more, w/global sustainability summit and permaculture teach-in. July 15-17, Cougar Mountain, Saginaw, www.tayberryjam.com $40-$120, 12 & under FREE, carpool discounts.

Coburg Golden Years Festival Crafts, pie-eating contest, kids rodeo, vintage fire trucks, horseshoe tournament and more. Take the kids to the parade Saturday or the Coburg Family BBQ & Games on Sunday, 7am-midnight today, 10:30am-midnight tomorrow & 10am-2pm Sunday, Downtown Coburg, www.coburgoregon.org or 343-9875. FREE.

Echo Hollow Pool Summer Block Party, 1:10-3:40pm, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. 682-5525. $3.

Emerald Empire HempFest, music, speakers and vendors, 4:20-10pm today, øhigh noon”-10pm Saturday & øhigh noon”-8pm Sunday, July 17, www.emeraldempirehempfest.com FREE.

The Fret Boys, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Springfield SummerFest This celebration of summer in Springfield kicks off with Satin Love Orchestra in a free concert at 7:30pm at Island Park. This years festivities also include Eddie Money at 7:30pm Saturday, PetFest 9am-noon Saturday, The Lost Boys & The Conjugal Visitors. Events continue through July 17 all over Springfield. willamalane.org or 736-4544. $20 family, $5 person, Sunday FREE.

Princess Bride, 9pm, Churchill Youth Sport Park, Bailey Hill & W. 18th. FREE.

Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14.

Saturday, 7/16

Obsidians: hike Lowder Mountain, 5.6 miles; hike Substitute Point, 10 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In, Oregon Aviation Historical Museum, 2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove.

Nearby Nature Quest: Dragons in the Air, 10am-noon, Alton Baker Park, 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE.û

Classical Wine Bus Tour: Silvan Ridge, Sweet Cheeks, King Estate, tastings, history, ages 21 & up, noon-5pm, 345-6648. $35.

Barn Dance, ages 50 & up, 7-9:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $2.

Eugene Symphony in the Park, 8pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre. FREE, tickets at www.eugenesymphony.org

Bobby McFerrin & the Yellowjackets at da Vinci Days, 8:30pm, OSU.

Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14.

da Vinci Days continue. See July 15.

Emerald Empire Hempfest continues. See July 15.

Springfield SummerFest continues. See July 15.

Coburg Golden Years Festival continues. See July 17.

Sunday, 7/17

Obsidians: hike Threemiles Lake, 8 miles; climb Mt. Thielsen, 10 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Wild: hike Grasshopper Meadow & Constitution Old Growth Grove, info & sign up at www.oregonwild.org FREE.

Slacklining Drop-In, 6-8pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 6-8pm, N.E. corner Washburn Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14.

Coburg Golden Year Fest continues. See July 15.

da Vinci Days continue. See July 15.

Emerald Empire Hempfest continues. See July 15.

Springfield SummerFest continues. See July 15.

Monday, 7/18

Obsidians: climb Mt. St. Helens, 9 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Tuesday, 7/19

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 7/20

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $3.

Family Game Extravaganza, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 7/21

Blueberry Bash, 2-3pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521.

Thursday Night Dinner, 6pm, Creswell. www.heiditunnellcatering.com $15.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver, 7:05pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.û

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 7/22

Gem Faire, today, tomorrow & Sunday, Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., www.gemfaire.com

Wild Womens Horseback Riding Retreat, 21 & up, 3pm today through 6pm Sunday, Tired Dog Ranch, Westfir. $350.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 4-8pm, Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire. $5.

Whiteaker Neighborhood River Festival, try out kayaks, play on slip n slide, try circus arts, music, 4pm-7pm, Maurie Jacobs Park behind River House, 301 N. Adams, 682-5329. FREE.

Fiesta Latina, 5:30-11pm today, 11am-11pm tomorrow, Island Park, B & Mill, Spfd. $5, 10 & under FREE.

Jerry Zybach Duo, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Summer Canning Basics: Pickling, including fermented pickles & quick pickles, 6-8:30pm, Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Rd. $15.

Willow, 9pm, Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire. FREE.

Ems vs. Vancouver continues. See July 21.

Saturday, 7/23

Obsidians: climb Mt. Jefferson, 16 miles; hike Lillian Falls & Goddard Nature Trail, 2.4 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Browder Ridge/Iron Mountain Butterfly Count, beginners welcome, bring water & lunch, 8am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. NABA.ES.trips@gmail.com $3.

Cottage Grove Town & Country Garden Tour, 8am-3pm, tour of sustainable forestry, working mini-farm & 14 private gardens in Cottage Grove, benefit for South Lane Mental Health, www.cottagegrovegardentour.org or 942-7414. $12, $5 kids 12 & under.

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

Midsummer Skate Competition, all ages, 5-8pm, Churchill Skate Park, 18th & Bailey Hill. $3, spectators FREE.

South Lane Cruisers Car Show, 6pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. (541) 942-2411. FREE.

Rabbit Proof Fence, 9pm, Amazon Park. FREE.

Ems vs. Vancouver continues. See July 21.

Fiesta Latina continues. See July 22.

Gem Faire continues. See July 22.

Wild Womens Horseback Riding Retreat continues. See July 22.

Sunday, 7/24

Obsidians: hike Tam McArthur Rim, 5 miles; bike Cottage Grove-Creswell-Lorane Loop, 44 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Rolf Prima Triathlon, Cottage Grove, www.rolfprima.com $65-$99.

BRING Birthday Bash, 10am-4pm, 4446 Franklin Blvd.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Everett, 1:05pm today, 7:05pm tomorrow & Tuesday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Junction City Polka Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate.

Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Shwayze & Cisco, 6:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $32.50 adv., $35 gate.

Gem Faire continues. See July 22.

Wild Womens Horseback Riding Retreat continues. See July 22.

Monday, 7/25

Obsidians: climb Mt. St. Helens, 9 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Ems vs. Everett continues. See July 24.

Tuesday, 7/26

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Ems vs. Everett continues. See July 24.

Wednesday, 7/27

Obsidians: Spencer Butte trail maintenance. Sign up obsidians.org

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30

Evening Kayak Trips, øurban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Drawing Marathon, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 7/28

Rare Monk, 6:30pm, Monroe Park, 10th & Monroe.

Crazy 8s, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 7/29

Breakfast at the Bridges, minor bike tune-ups, bell installation, 7-9:30am, Greenway Bike Bridge, across from VRC. FREE.

Summer Bingo, all ages, 11am-1pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St., 682-5318. $2.

Lowell Blackberry Jam Festival, greased pole climb, fishing derby, magic show, blackberry pie eat-off, kids activities, music & more, 5pm-10pm today, 10am-10pm tomorrow & 10am-5pm July 26, Rolling Rock Park off Hwy. 58, Lowell, www.blackberryjamfestival.com or 866-516-5534. FREE.

Family Sailing, ages 8 & up, no experience required, bring dinner, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 682-5329. $20 per person.

Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. FREE.

DreamDog, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, see www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. FREE.

Floydian Slips, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $16.

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 7:30pm, Hult Center, www.ofam.org $11-$48.

Akeelah & the Bee, 9pm, Monroe Park, 10th & Monroe. FREE.

Saturday, 7/30

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

øHot Summer Nites,” classic car cruise through downtown Springfield & Cottage Grove, 4pm, 5755 S. Main St., Spfd., 514-8201. $5.

Lowell Blackberry Jam Festival continues. See July 29.

Sunday, 7/31

Obsidians: hike Silver Creek Falls, 7 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 2pm, Hult Center, www.ofam.org $11-$48.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 6-8pm, N.E. corner Washburn Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Oregon Tuba Ensemble, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate.

Lowell Blackberry Jam Festival continues. See July 29.

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Monday, 8/1

Poplollies Womens Ride, 5:45pm, meet at Riverbend Oregon Imaging Centers, 3355 RiverBend Dr., www.wvwcycling.org

Tuesday, 8/2

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 10am, The Shedd, $11-$48; Battleground 1950s, 5pm, The Shedd; Embraceable You, 8pm, The Shedd, $24-$36 www.ofam.org

Eugene Emeralds vs. Tri-City, 7:05pm through Aug. 6, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 8/3

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30

Oregon Festival of American Music: Pal Joey, 10am, The Shedd, FREE; Pioneer Women of Popular Song (1895-1935), 1pm, The Shedd, FREE; Blue Skies: The Irving Berlin Songbook, 2pm, The Shedd, $8-$28; Behind the Voice w/Ian Whitcomb, 5pm, The Shedd, FREE; My Heart Stood Still: The Rodgers & Hart Songbook, 8pm, The Shedd, $9-$36, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

Playground Sports Day, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Bard in the Quad: As You Like It, 7:30pm Aug. 3-7 & Aug 10-14, OSU.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Ems vs. Tri-City continues. See Aug. 2.

Thursday, 8/4

Oregon Festival of American Music: Songs for Swingin Lovers w/Ian Whitcomb, 1pm, The Shedd, FREE; Skylark: The Johnny Mercer Songbook, 2pm, The Shedd, $8-$28; Lets Do It! The Ella & Louis Jazz Party, 8pm, The Shedd, $20-$42, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

Try Sailing, intro w/instructor, ages 16 & up, bring picnic, 5:30-9pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, reg. at 682-5329. $30.

Jewels of the Vine, light appetizers, music, gifts & workshops w/local artists & vendors, supports LCC Women in Transition Business Scholarship, 6:30pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., www.sweetcheekswinery.com $20.

Swing Shift, 6:30pm, Amazon Park. FREE.

Sammy Kershaw, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Ems vs. Tri-City continues. See Aug. 2.

Bard in the Quad continues. See Aug. 3.

Friday, 8/5

Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Fest, food, beer, crafts & music feat. Linda Hornbuckle, Lloyd Jones Struggle & more, today & tomorrow, Island Park, Spfd., www.wvbbf.org $8 day, $14 weekend pass.

First Friday ArtWalk, with stops at several galleries, music, stores open late, refreshments, 5:30pm, downtown Eugene, www.lanearts.org FREE.

Oakridge Ukulele Festival, 2pm today through Sunday, Oakridge, www.oakridgehostel.com

Oregon Festival of American Music: Mood Indigo: The Ellington/Strayhorn Songbook, 2pm, The Shedd, $8-$28; Poets of Pop w/Ian Whitcomb, The Shedd, FREE; George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $11-$48; Its De-Lovely: The Cole Porter Songbook, 8pm, The Shedd, $9-$36, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

Betty & The Boy, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Eugene Astronomical Society Star Party, weather permitting, telescopes & astronomers on-hand, dusk, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE.

Pursuit of Happiness, 9pm, Trainsong Park, 2775 Edison St. FREE.

Ems vs. Tri-City continues. See Aug. 2.

Bard in the Quad continues. See Aug. 3.

Saturday, 8/6

Coburg Car Classic, car show & rally, barbeque, games, dance, Coburg City Park, www.coburgoregon.org FREE.

Obsidians: hike 4Ts Trail, 4.5 miles; hike Goodman Creek, 7 miles; hike Sawtooth Mountain, 13 miles; bike Row River, 36 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Weekend on the Amazon Staycation, campout including swimming & biking, opening of Free Shakespeare, today & tomorrow, www.eugene-or.gov or 682-5373. $5.

Butterfly Field Trip to Holland Meadows, beginners welcome, moderate physical challenge, bring water & lunch, 9am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. NABA.ES.trips@gmail.com FREE.

First Saturday Park Walk, 9-11am, Stewart Pond, Bertelsen Nature Area, 682-4800. FREE.

Whiteaker Block Party, music, KidZone, fashion show, more, 1pm-10pm, 3rd Avenue between Van Buren & Adams, www.whiteakerblockparty.com

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 2pm, Hult Center, $11-$48; Harold Arlen: That Old Black Magic w/Jennifer Russell, 5pm, The Shedd, FREE; Stormy Weather: The Harold Arlen Songbook, 8pm, The Shedd, $9-$36, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

Cymbeline, 6pm today & tomorrow, Amazon Park, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

The Wizard of Oz, 9pm, State Street Park, Burnett & Dakota. FREE.

Ems vs. Tri-City continues. See Aug. 2.

Bard in the Quad continues. See Aug. 3.

Oakridge Ukulele Festival continues. See Aug. 5.

Willamette Valley Blues & Brews Fest continues. See Aug. 5.

Sunday, 8/7

Obsidians: hike Lowder Mountain, 5.6 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Blackberry bRamble, 7am, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St. $29.

NextStep3rd Annual ReArt Festival, 10am-6pm, 8th & Oak. FREE.

Springfield Concert Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Bard in the Quad continues. See Aug. 3.

Ukulele Festival continues. See Aug. 5.

Cymbeline continues. See Aug. 6.

Weekend on the Amazon Staycation continues. See Aug. 6.

Tuesday, 8/9

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 8/10

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30

Evening Kayak Trips, øurban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. at 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Summer Fun Nights, dinner, crafts, games, 5:30-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Made-in-Oregon Move: Sometimes a Great Notion, 8:30pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.û

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 8/11

Obsidians: bus to Cape Arago, Shore Acres. Sign up obsidians.org

Zimfest 2011: Zimbabwean Music Festival, today through August 14, OSU, Corvallis, 2011.zimfest.orgû

Scandinavian Festival, crafts, food, Scandia Run, fashion show, dancing, music and more, 10am-10pm today through Saturday, 9am-9pm Sunday, Junction City, www.scandinavianfestival.com

The Wizard of Oz, all ages, 6pm today & tomorrow, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

B.J. Thomas, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE.

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $11-$48, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Friday, 8/12

Northwest World Reggae Festival: I-Octane, J Boog, The Green, Gasper Lomayesva, today, tomorrow & Sunday in Marcola. nwwrf.com $40-$120.

Obsidians: hike McKenzie Pass Geology, 3 miles; backpack Hunts Cove, 15 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Annie Rhoades Band, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Oregon Festival of American Music: George & Ira Gershwins Girl Crazy, 7:30pm, Hult Center, $11-$48, www.ofam.org or 434-7000.

How to Train Your Dragon, 9pm, Washington Park, 19th-21st & Washington. FREE.

The Wizard of Oz, continues. See Aug. 11.

Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 11.

Saturday, 8/13

Obsidians: climb North Sister, 15 miles; climb Middle Sister, 14.5 miles; hike Mount Pisgah sunrise, 2.8 miles; hike Black Crater, 7.2 miles Sign up obsidians.org

Nearby Nature Quest: Creepy-Crawly Bug Safari, 10am-noon, Alton Baker Park. 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE.û

Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival, noon-7pm, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenepride.org $5 sug. don.

Oakridge Keg & Cast Festival, street fair, wine and beer tasting, vendors and entertainment, 2-8pm, Oakridge, www.ci.oakridge.or.us

Cymbeline, 6pm today & tomorrow, Amazon Park, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

The Wizard of Oz, 6pm today & tomorrow, Maurie Jacobs Park. FREE.

Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 11.

Northwest World Reggae Festival continues. See Aug. 12.

Sunday, 8/14

Obsidians: ext. trp.: Mt. St. Helens & Mt. Rainier. Sign up obsidians.org

Calamity Jazz Dixieland Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. FREE.

Amos Lee, Calexico, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $40 & $27.

Scandinavian Festival continues. See Aug. 11.

Northwest World Reggae Festival continues. See Aug. 12.

Cymbeline continues. See Aug. 13.

The Wizard of Oz continues. See Aug. 13.

Monday, 8/15

Eugene Emeralds vs. Everett, 7:05pm today, tomorrow and Wednesday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Tuesday, 8/16

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Ems vs. Everett continues. See Aug. 15.

Wednesday, 8/17

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am, Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30.

Lane County Fair, 11am-11pm today through Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.org $9, $6 under age 15, FREE under age 5, season pass $17 adv., $20 gates.

Evening Kayak Trips, øurban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. at 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Full Steam Eugene Fashion Show, 7pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don.

Eric Church, 8pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Ems vs. Everett continues. See Aug. 15.

Thursday, 8/18

The Wizard of Oz, 6pm today & tomorrow, Campbell Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Jerry Zybach & The Stagehogs, 6:30pm, EWEB River Edge Plaza, 500 E. 4th.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Salem-Keizer, 7:05pm today, tomorrow and Saturday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

The Benjaminz, 7:30pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Lane County Fair continues. See Aug. 17.

Friday, 8/19

Mountain Bike Oregon, 7am-10pm today & tomorrow; 7am-sunset Sunday, Oakridge, www.mtbikeoregon.com $319 riders, $125 non-riders.

Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival, home crafts, animals, rides, food, more, today, tomorrow & Sunday, WOE Fairgrounds, 2000 N. Douglas St., Cottage Grove. 942-2468.

Willamette Country Music Festival, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, Blake Shelton, 3pm today through noon Monday, 36866 Hwy 228, Brownsville. willamettecountrymusicfestival.com $18-$75.

Silvan Ridge Twilight 5k, 6pm, Silvan Ridge Winery, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd. 484-9883.

Up Dixie Creek, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Tommy Tutone, 7:30pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission.

Happy Feet, 8:30pm, Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd., Spfd. FREE.

Kung Fu Panda en Espanol, 9pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Lane County Fair continues. See Aug. 17.

Ems vs. Salem-Keizer continues. See Aug. 18.

The Wizard of Oz continues. See Aug. 18.

Saturday, 8/20

Obsidians: hike Jefferson Park, 10.2 miles; hike Fuji Mountain, 3 miles Sign up obsidians.org

Oregon Wild: hike Fuji Mountain via Birthday Lake Basin, info & sign up at www.oregonwild.org $9, $6 mem.

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

Stillpoint Farm Mother Earth Festival, honoring Sacred Feminine & Mother Earth with music, art, healing, food, produce & ceremonies, 10am-8pm, Veneta, www.stillpointfarmsfestival.com $22-$33.

End of Summer Skate Competition, all ages, 5pm, Willamalane Skatepark, Spfd., www.skateeugene.org $3, spectators FREE.

Cymbeline, 6pm today & tomorrow, Amazon Park, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

The Wizard of Oz, 6pm today & tomorrow, Island Park, Spfd. FREE.

Barn Dance, ages 50 & up, 7-9:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $2.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited, 7:30pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission.

Lane County Fair continues. See Aug. 17.

Ems vs. Salem-Keizer continues. See Aug. 18.

Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival continues. See Aug. 19.

Mountain Bike Oregon continues. See Aug. 19.

Sunday, 8/21

Obsidians: hike Mt. Yoran, 8 miles, sign up obsidians.orgû

Kelly Butte Classic, 5K & 8K run, 8am, Eastgate Woodlands Park, Spfd, www.runnerspace.com $15-$20.

Satin Love Orchestra, 4pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission.

David Correa & Cascade, 6:30pm, Maurie Jacobs Park. FREE.

Lane County Fair continues. See Aug. 17.

Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival continues. See Aug. 19.

Mountain Bike Oregon continues. See Aug. 19.

Cymbeline continues. See Aug. 20.

Tuesday, 8/23

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 8/24

Obsidians: hike Matthieu Lakes, 6 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am, Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane, 7:05pm through Aug. 27; 1:05pm Aug. 28, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

Thursday, 8/25

Thursday Night Dinner, 6pm, Creswell, www.heiditunnellcatering.com $15.

311, Sublime w/Rome, 6:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre, www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $40 adv., $45 gate.

David Correa & Cascada, 6:30pm, Maurie Jacobs Park. FREE.

Walk with Us continues. See June 9.

Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9.

Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16.

Ems vs. Spokane continues. See Aug. 24.

Friday, 8/26

Eugene Celebration The citys yearly bash featuring the ever-odd and popular Peoples Parade, the multiple-stage entertainment, health and wellness festival, sustainability festival, oodles of food and drink vendors, film festivals and so much more. See our Aug. 25 issue for more info. Today, tomorrow and Sunday, Aug. 26-28, various locations throughout downtown Eugene, www.eugenecelebration.com û

Obsidians: hike Diamond Lake-Crater Lake, sign up obsidians.org

ATI Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival, 6:45am-8pm today & tomorrow, 6:45am-3pm August 28, Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Rd., Albany. Don.

Breakfast at the Bridges, minor bike tune-ups, bell installation, 7-9:30am, Amazon Trail & 24th.

Health & Well-Being Celebration, 10am-6pm today & tomorrow, Eugene Celebration.

Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. FREE.

Friday Night Live: The Huckleberries, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene. See www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. FREE.

Summer Canning Basics: Tomatoes & Salsa, 6-8:30pm, Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Rd. $15.

Ems vs. Spokane continues. See Aug. 24.

Saturday, 8/27

Obsidians: hike Little Brother, 10.2 miles; hike Obsidian Trail, 10 miles, sign up obsidians.orgû

Eugene Celebration Mile, 9:20am, starts at 1070 Pearl; ends at 1150 Oak, www.runnerspace.com $10-20.

Classic American Rod Run, cruise to Waldport, 9am, Albertsons, 5755 S. Main St., Spfd., 514-8201. $5.

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, all skill levels, equipment provided, ages 8 & up, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

Cymbeline, 6pm today & tomorrow, Amazon Park, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

Joan Jett at the ATI Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival, 8pm, Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Rd., Albany.

Ems vs. Spokane continues. See Aug. 24.

Eugene Celebration continues. See Aug. 26.

ATI Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival, continues. See Aug. 26.

Sunday, 8/28

Obsidians: hike Gerdine Butte, 7 miles, sign up obsidians.org

The Oregon Challenge Triathlon, 8am, Fern Ridge Reservoir, www.triathloneugene.com $25-$340.

Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 4-7pm, N.E. corner Washburn Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Slacklining Drop-In, 6-8pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. $5.

Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

ATI Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival, continues. See Aug. 26.

Eugene Celebration continues. See Aug. 26.

Cymbeline continues. See Aug. 27.

Ems vs. Spokane continues. See Aug. 24.

Tuesday, 8/30

OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7.

Wednesday, 8/31

Obsidians: Spencer Butte trail maintenance. Sign up obsidians.org

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8.

september

Friday, 9/2

First Friday ArtWalk, with stops at several galleries, music, stores open late, refreshments, 5:30pm, downtown Eugene, www.lanearts.org FREE.

Tony Rae & Common Ground, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Eugene Astronomical Society Star Party, weather permitting, telescopes & astronomers on-hand, dusk, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE.

Saturday, 9/3

Obsidians: backpack Golden Lake, 8.5 miles, sign up obsidians.org

First Saturday Park Walk, 9-11am, Alton Baker Park. 682-4800. FREE.

Sunday, 9/4

Obsidians: hike Green Lakes, 8.8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Eugene Womens Half Marathon, 8am, starts at 5th & Oak; ends at 5th St. Market, www.womenshalf.com

One More Time Marching Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Monday, 9/5

Poplollies Womens Ride, 5:45pm, meet at Riverbend Oregon Imaging Centers, 3355 RiverBend Dr., www.wvwcycling.org

Tuesday, 9/6

Obsidians: Womens Hosmer Lake Canoe & Kayak. Sign up obsidians.org

Wednesday, 9/8

Obsidians: ext. trp. Mt. Hood. Sign up obsidians.org

Friday, 9/9

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Show, Lane County Fairgrounds.

Obsidians: hike Rosary Lakes, 7 miles; backpack Jefferson Park, 17 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Jerry Zybach Duo, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Saturday, 9/10

Obsidians: hike Scott Mountain, 8.2 miles; climb The Husband, 16 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Rods *n Rhodies Car Show, vintage autos 1972 & older, today, tomorrow & Sept. 12, Florence, www.florencechamber.com for info.

Rhapsody in the Vineyard downtown wine walk, 3:30pm-7pm, downtown Corvallis, www.downtowncorvallis.org $5, includes souvenir glass.

Sunday, 9/11

Obsidians: hike Four-in-One Cone, 8.6 miles, sign up obsidians.orgû

Coburg Antique Fair, 8am-4pm, Coburg city blocks, www.coburgoregon.org or 357-7055. FREE.

Rods *n Rhodies Car Show continues. See Sept. 10.

Monday, 9/12

John Prine, 7:30pm, McDonald Theatre. $44.50, $58.50.

Tuesday, 9/13

Rods *n Rhodies Car Show continues. See Sept. 10.

Wednesday, 9/14

Obsidians: Bus to Astorias Bicentennial. Sign up obsidians.org

Friday, 9/16

Faerieworlds Harvest, music, art & imagination, today, tomorrow & Sunday, Mount Pisgah, www.faerieworlds.com

Saturday, 9/17

Obsidians: South Slough Estuary guided paddle trip; hike Arrowhead Lake, 12 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Nearby Nature Quest: Harvesting a Rainbow, 10am-noon, Alton Baker Park. 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE.û

Barn Dinner, 6pm, Creswell, www.heiditunnellcatering.com $75.

Faerieworlds Harvest continues. See Sept. 16.

Sunday, 9/18

Obsidians: hike Erma Bell Lakes, 8.4 miles; hike Sweet Creek Falls, 2.5 miles; bike Doane Hill Loop, 35 miles, sign up obsidians.org

BRING Home & Garden Tour, self-guided tour, 10am-4pm, BRING, 4446 Franklin Blvd. Tickets & tour guide at www.bringrecycling.org $10

Wednesday, 9/21

Obsidians: hike Mount Pisgah Autumnal Equinox, 2.8 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Friday, 9/23

Obsidians: backpack South Waldo, 11 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. FREE.

Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, Eugene. See www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. FREE.

Summer Canning Basics: Canning Meat, including using a pressure canner, 6-8:30pm, St. John the Divine Church, 1485 Gilham Rd. $15.

Saturday, 9/24

Obsidians: climb Mt. Thielsen, 10 miles; backpack Vivian Lake, 4 miles; Spencer Butte trail maintenance. Sign up obsidians.org

Corvallis Fall Festival, arts & crafts, activities, live music, 5k & 10k runs and more, 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm tomorrow, Central Park, Corvallis. corvallisfallfestival.org

Sunday, 9/25

Corvallis Fall Festival continues. See Sept. 24.

Tuesday, 9/27

Obsidians: hike Fuji Mountain, 15 miles, sign up obsidians.org

Friday, 9/30

Obsidians: climb Mt. Hubris, Cosmic Wall, 7 miles, sign up obsidians.orgû

Breakfast at the Bridges, minor bike tune-ups, bell installation, 7-9:30am, Autzen Footbridge. FREE.

far out

Note: Continuation dates for these events are listed under the first day of the event.

june

Thursday, 6/2

Oregon Shakespeare Festival. One thing that Oregon can boast of, return to and enjoy year after year is the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals months and months of plays, both modern and Renaissance. This years lineup includes Henry IV, The Pirates of Penzance and Loves Labors Lost on the Elizabethan Stage, as well as To Kill A Mockingbird and Measure for Measure. Get thee to southern Oregon! All summer, Ashland, www.osfashland.org

Lebanon Strawberry Festival, parades, worlds largest shortcake, entertainment, food & more, June 2-5, Cheadle Lake Regional Park, south of Lebanon, www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info

Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo, June 2-4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, www.jcfairgrounds.com $8-$36.

Saturday, 6/4

Newport Marathon, 6am walkers, 7am runners, Yaquina Bay State Park, Newport.

Larkspur Festival, crafters, childrens activities, displays, food and plant sale, 10am-3pm, Larkspur Park, Bend, www.bendparksandrec.org

Wilsonville Festival of Arts, øHoof Beats” theme w/parade, crafts, demonstrations & more, 10am-6pm June 4, 10am-5pm June 5, Wilsonville Town Center Park, www.wilsonvillearts.org

Rose Festival Starlight Run, 5k fun run, 6pm reg., 7pm costume judging, 7:45pm run, Lincoln High School, Portland, www.rosefestival.org $15-$28 reg.û

Rose Festival Starlight Parade, 8:30pm, downtown Portland, www.rosefestival.org FREE.

Wednesday, 6/8

Rose Festival Fleet, daily through June 12 (tours daily from 9am-4:30pm), outside Waterfront Village, Portland, www.rosefestival.org FREE.

Rose Festival Junior Parade, 1pm, NE Sandy & 52nd, Portland, www.rosefestival.org FREE.

Friday, 6/10

Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games The Celtic Culinary Challenge at this festival aims to put end to the stereotype of øfish & chips” as the British Isles only gastronomic legacy. Organizers have challenged cooks to pick a Celtic nation, research its food and recreate an authentic dish. The festival also hosts Celtic music, dance, crafts and a Kilted Kilometer Fun Run. June 10-12, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Newport. newportcelticfestival.com $4-$20.

Sisters Rodeo, June 10-12, Sisters, www.sistersrodeo.com or (541) 549-0121. $12-$30 per day.

Art Sea Festival, vendors, plein air painters, food, live music, 11am-9pm, historic Taft District, Lincoln City, www.oregoncoast.org or (800) 452-2151.

Saturday, 6/11

Free fishing weekend, various times & locations. Details at www.dfw.state.or.us

Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, 8am-4pm June 11 & 12, south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, www.rosefestival.org FREE.

Queens Coronation, 8:30am; Grand Floral Walk, 9:30am; Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, 10am, Memorial Coliseum to downtown Portland, www.rosefestival.org Spectators: $15-$30 inside Memorial Coliseum, $25-$30 outside. Walk registration required.

Berries, Brews, & BBQs, featuring Oregon craft brews and BBQ competition, 9am-8pm June 11 & 10am-5pm June 13, French Prairie Gardens, St. Paul, www.fpgardens.com or (503) 633-8445. $3.

Strawberry Festival, u-pick berries, hayrides, play area, displays, tube slide & more, 9am-6pm June 11, 10am-5pm June 12, 9am-6pm June 16 & 17, 9am-6pm June 18, 10am-5pm June 19, French Prairie Gardens, St. Paul, www.fpgardens.com or (503) 633-8445. $4 plus cost of fruit picked.

Yaquina Head Bird Walk, 9am-11am, Yaquina Head Visitors Center, www.lincolncityaudubon.com or 992-0440.

Art in the Park, arts, crafts, wine tastings & entertainment, 10am-5pm June 11, 10am-4pm June 12, Creekside Park, Sisters, www.sisterscountry.com FREE.

The Taste of History, walking tour, art, music, food and wine, 10am-5pm (free historical tours 10am & 11:30am), Vogel Plaza, Medford, www.thetasteofhistory.com or 779-5455. Wine tour, 1pm-5pm, $25 adv., $30 door.

Michael Franti & Friends: Childrens Matinee, 3pm, $14.50; Michael Franti & Spearhead, 7:30pm, $20-$46, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077.û

Sunday, 6/12

Cirque du Cycling, street festival & circus w/art bike parade, family ride, live entertainment & more, 11am-7pm, N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland, www.cyclingcircus.com FREE.

Thursday, 6/16

Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpture Championships, 8am-5:30pm June 16-18 & 8am-2:30pm June 19, Reedsport, www.odcsc.com

Friday, 6/17

Linn County Pioneer Picnic, Oregons oldest continuing celebration, games, booths, equestrian events, logger jamboree, parades & more, June 17-19, Brownsville, www.historicbrownsville.com

Midsummer Scandinavian Festival, dancing, music, food, bonfire, Running of the Trolls, midsummer pole raising, Miss Scandinavia and more, June 17-19, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria, www.astoriascanfest.com $7 three-day pass.

Pride NorthWest, music, awards, parade, waterfront festival & more, June 17-19, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, www.pridenw.org

Rockaway Beach Pirate Festival, submarine races, treasure hunt, vendors, music from Boom Bilge Rats and more, June 17-19, Rockaway Beach Wayside, www.rockawaybeach.net

Aaron Nigel Smith, childrens show, 10:30am; Celtic Summer: Kila/Solas, 7:30pm; $16-$36, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077.

Oregon Brews & BBQs, beer, music, food & more in a benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 3pm-10pm June 19, noon-10pm June 20, Granary District, McMinnville, www.oregonbrewsandbbqs.com $5 admission, $1 per taste token.

Sisters Wine & Brew Festival, celebrating the wines and beers of the Northwest, with live music, wine and beer pairings, cooking demos, vendors & more, 3-9pm June 17, 11am-8pm June 18, Village Green, Sisters, www.sisterswineandbrew.com or (541) 385-7988. FREE.

East Valley Wine-Fest & Wine Competition, Friday night winemakers gala with food, wine & live music, Saturday wine competition w/wines, music, food & more, 6pm-10pm June 17, 1pm-6pm June 18, St. Josefs Winery, Canby, www.stjosefswinery.com or (503) 651-3190.û

Jethro Tull, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. 79/$40.

Saturday, 6/18

Blooms and Butterflies Celebration, garden art & plant sales, barbecue, live music, wines, Butterfly Run & more, Elkton Community Education Center, Elkton, www.elktoncommunityeducationcenter.org FREE.û

Petal Pedal, fully supported ride of 30, 60 or 100 miles, 6am-6pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton, www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $70.

Sandcastle Day Festival, 7am-1:30pm, just north of Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, www.cannonbeach.org

Juneteenth Reggae Festival featuring Earl and the Reggae All Stars, 5pm, Nehalem Bay Winery, Nehalem, www.nehalembaywinery.com $5.û

Tuesday, 6/21

Taj Mahal Trio, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 6/22

Ray LaMontagne, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $29-$59.

Thursday, 6/23

Mary Chapin Carpenter, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $25-$49.

Taj Mahal, Joan Osborne, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Friday, 6/24

Coquille Tribe Restoration Day Celebration, salmon bake and celebration of the signing of the 1989 Coquille Restoration Act, June 24-26, Bullard State Park, Bandon, www.coquilletribe.org

Good in the Neighborhood multicultural music and food festival and parade, June 24-26, King School Park, Portland, www.goodintheneighborhood.org FREE.

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, juried craft fair with booths, vendors, entertainment, family activities & more, June 24-26, Lakewood Center for the Arts & George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego, www.lakewood-center.org

Gun Dog Expo, June 24-26, Linn County Expo, Albany. www.gundogexpo.com

NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo, street festival, art displays, local goods, wine and beer, food, live music from Marc Cohn & others, all day, NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center, Bend, www.nwxhullabaloo.com FREE

Sternwheeler Days, arts, crafts, food, games, sternwheeler rides, mountain man demonstrations & more, June 24-26, Cascade Locks. cascadelocks.net/sternwheelerdays

Festival of Balloons, morning balloon launches, NW Natural Light Glow, live music, Festival of Cars, soccer tournament, carnival, beer, music and more, 5:45am-dusk June 25 & 26, 5:45am-5pm June 27, Tigard, www.tigardballoon.org or (503) 612-8213. $5 adv., $7 gate.

North American Organic Brewers Festival, taste more than 50 organic beers from around the country at this earth-friendly beer festival, noon-9pm June 24 & 25, noon-5pm June 26, Overlook Park, Portland, www.naobf.org FREE; tasting glass $6, taste tokens $1.

Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival, art shows, vendors, childrens art garden & more, noon-9pm June 24, 10am-9pm June 25 & 10am-4pm June 26, Fir Grove Park, Roseburg, www.uvarts.com or (541) 672-2532. Sug. don.

America, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $26-$55.

Saturday, 6/25

Bite of Bend, many food booths, live music, beer run, wine, Iron Chef competition, Oregon Marketplace, June 25 & 26, Downtown Bend, www.thebiteofbend.com FREE.

Salem World Beat Festival, international music, focus on Bhutan, Discovery Village for kids, costumed processions, Dragon Boat races, dance, food, crafts & folklore, June 25 & 26, Riverfront Park, Salem, www.worldbeatfestival.org or (503) 581-2004. $4 sug. don.

Tillamook County Rodeo, riding events, roping, milking, Western dance, BBQ and more, June 25 & 26, Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Tillamook, www.tillamookrodeo.com or (503) 842-5855. $10, $5 kids.

Splash for Pink, raft trips, music & raffle for breast cancer patient & research support, 9:30am-11pm, Maupin. $69-$79.

Clamboree!, celebration of the culture, clams, history & future of the Coos Bay area w/live music, a parade, food, demonstrations, cultural information, 10am-6pm, Coos Bay, www.oregonsadventurecoast.com

SPAM Festival, vendors, live music, kids carnival, watermelon eating contest and, we assume, some crazy SPAMtasticness, 10am-6pm, Chaparral & Hwy. 62, Shady Cove, www.shadycoveinfo.comû

Summer Kite Festival, 10am-4pm June 25 & 26, D-River State Wayside, Lincoln City, www.oregoncoast.org or 996-1273.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Charlie Daniels Band, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $25-$56.

Sunday, 6/26

Southern Mediterranean Festival, celebrating the varietals of southern Spain and the south of France as made in Oregon with wine tastings, olive oil tastings, food and more, 1pm-5pm, Canas Feast Winery, Carlton, www.somediterranean.com $20-$35.

Monday, 6/27

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jerry Douglas, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $36-$78.

Tuesday, 6/28

My Morning Jacket, Everest, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $40 adv., $43 day of.

David Jacobs-Strain, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 6/29

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jerry Douglas, Good Old War, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $79/$49.

 

july

Friday, 7/1

4th of July Independence Days & Monmouth July 4th Festival, carnival, music, vendors, motorcycle show, contests, fireworks, July 1-4, Independence & Monmouth, www.independencedays.org

St. Paul Rodeo, bull-riding competition, barbecues, dancing, parade, fireworks, art show, barrel racing, steer wrestling, July 1-4, St. Paul, www.stpaulrodeo.com $14-$18 per day.

Waterfront Blues Festival This classic Portland event features Buddy Guy, Maceo Parker, Robert Crazy, Lucinda Williams, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears ‹ not to leave out the related cruises, fireworks, workshops and other events. As always, the festival is presented by Oregon Food Bank and run with the help of many, many volunteers; proceeds help the food bank fight hunger in Oregon. July 1-5, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, www.waterfrontbluesfest.com $10 plus two cans of food per day.

Saturday, 7/2

Newport Clambake, 10am-5pm, Nye Beach, Newport, www.nyebeacch.org FREE.

Summer Faire, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food court, kids play area and more, 10am-4pm July 2 & 3, Village Green Park, Sisters, www.sisterscountry.com or 549-0251. FREE.

Modest Mouse, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $44 adv., $48 day of.

Ween, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. $34.

Cirque de la Symphonie, 8:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $22-$59.

Sunday, 7/3

Oregon Garden 10th Anniversary, Silverton, www.oregongarden.org $10.

Mosley Wotta, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. FREE.

1964 the Tribute, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $19-$39.

Tuesday, 7/5

David Frizzell, Amy Clawson, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 7/6

Ted Nugent, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $21-$44.

Thursday, 7/7

Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, food, parades, crafts, music, dances and more, July 7-10, Philomath Rodeo Grounds, www.philomathrodeo.org $35 weekend pass, each day $13 & up.

Quarterflash, 6pm, Garden Home Park, Portland, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

Friday, 7/8

Bend Summer Festival, music, marketplace, microbrews & more, July 8-10, downtown Bend, www.bendsummerfestival.com FREE

Fort Dalles Days & Rodeo, Jammin July Street Fest, staged shootout, home show, building tours, chili cook-off, block party, July 8-17, various locations, The Dalles, www.fortdallesdays.com

Portland Historic Races, July 8-10, Portland International Raceway, www.portlandhistorics.com $40 weekend pass, $10 Friday, $20/$25 Saturday or Sunday, kids FREE.

Rogue Valley Balloon Rally, morning launches, tethered rides & night glow, July 8-10, behind Lithia Motors, Medford, www.rvballoons.com or 664-1862. FREE; tethered rides $3.

Turkey Rama, quirky turkey fest, Worlds Largest Turkey BBQ, a downtown Festival with all the usual festival goodies (food, vendors, music, etc.), the Biggest Turkey Contest, a sock hop and the 8k run/2 mile walk Turkey Trot. But honestly, just the fact that its called Turkey Rama is enough to make it worth a stop on the ol summer schedule, no? July 8 & 9, McMinnville, www.mcminnville.org/turkeyrama

Neko Case, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $35 adv., $38 day of.

AfroCubism, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $19.

Saturday, 7/9

Oregon Lavender Festival, dozens of locations, varieties of lavender and festival events, including lavender-centric craft booths, art & more, July 9 & 10, various locations, www.oregonlavenderfestival.com FREE.

Rogue Balloon Rally, benefit for Childrens Miracle Network of Jackson County, 6am July 9-10, Grumman Drive, Medford. Rides $3 per person.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, 9:30am-5pm, downtown Sisters, www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org

Sandy Mountain Festival, artists, food, entertainment, 10am-8pm July 9, 10am-6pm July 10, Meinig Memorial Park, Sandy. FREE

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jerry Douglas, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. $39-$62.

Sunday, 7/10

Wine Country Cruise-In, wine, cars, prizes, barbecue and music The Flextones, 11am-5pm, Willamette Valley Vineyards, www.wvv.com or (800) 344-9463. $10 entry fee per car; $10 admission includes Riedel wine glass.

Tanabata Star Festival, children and parents write wishes, make paper ornaments and hang them on trees, 1pm-3pm, Portland Japanese Garden, www.japanesegarden.com or (503) 223-5055.

Gr™Vbox, 6pm, Center Street Park, Beaverton, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

Tuesday, 7/12

Plena Libre, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 7/13

Taj Plena Libre w/Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $14.

Thursday, 7/14

Portland Latino Gay Pride, La Lucha Dance Party, Latino Gay Pride Festival, literary event, youth-focused events and more, July 14-17, various locations through Portland, www.latinogaypridepdx.com

Arnold Park, 6pm, Arnold Park, Aloha, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

The Music of ABBA ‹ Arrival from Sweden, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $20-$42.

Friday, 7/15

Jefferson Mint Festival & Frog Jump, parade, car show, craft & food vendors, coronation, live music and more, July 15-17, Jefferson, www.mintfestival.com

Sagebrush Classic, golf and culinary event featuring visiting national & international chefs, golf tournament July 15, feast July 16, Broken Top Golf Club, Bend, www.sagebrush.org or (800) 601-8123. Feast $195; golf fees vary.

Salem Art Fair & Festival, 200-booth art marketplace, tours, demonstrations, performances, kids court, live music, 5K Walk & Run for the Arts, 10am-7pm July 15 & 16, 10am-5pm July 17, Bushs Pasture Park, Salem, www.salemart.org or (503) 581-2228. $7 weekend pass, $5 per day, kids & Sunday FREE.

Bobby McFerrin & the Yellowjackets, The Yesberger Band, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $27-$49.

Saturday, 7/16

Deschutes Dash Sports Festival, July 16 & July 17, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. FREE.

Citywide garage sale, 9am-4pm, Brownsville, www.historicbrownsville.com

The Avett Brothers, 7pm, LB Day Comcast Amphitheatre, Salem, www.ticketsmore.com $53-$399.

Gypsy Soul, Jan Garrett & JD Martin, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $9-$25.

Sunday, 7/17

The Greencards, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or (541) 312-8510. FREE.

The Avett Brothers, Jessica Lea Mayfield, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $22-$46.

Tuesday, 7/19

Storm Large, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. FREE.

The Decemberists, Typhoon, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $26-$45.

Wednesday, 7/20

Mystic Garden Gathering This festival evolved from its previous iteration, Mystic Garden Party, and has moved to Selma, Ore. It includes speakers, workshops and camps that run from a kids village to a yoga camp. An eco-village, sweat lodge, tea house, art installations, live painting and vendors round out the experience. July 20-25, www.ashlandresourcecenter.com.com $75-$945.

Sara Bareilles, Joshua Radin, Raining Jane, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $19-$39.

Thursday, 7/21

Northwest String Summit The String Summit is a showcase for Yonder Mountain String Band, who close out each night at the three-day festival, but its also home to a generous handful of other acts, including Railroad Earth, Todd Snider and more. The family-friendly festival (kids under 10 are admitted free) takes place on Hornings Hideouts sprawling grounds full of ponds, peacocks, forests and hills. July 21-24, Hornings Hideout, North Plains, www.stringsummit.com or (503) 647-2920. Two-day pass $100; three-day pass $145; $155 day of show.

Tremoloco, 6pm, Greenway Park, Beaverton, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

Steel Pulse + the Wailers, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $19-$39.

Friday, 7/22

TV on the Radio, Menomena, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $34 adv., $38 day of.

eTown, Railroad Earth, The Travelin McCourys, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $19-$42.

Indigo Girls, Mount Moriah, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Saturday, 7/23

Pink Martini, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. $33/$63.

Sunday, 7/24

Franchot Tone, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. FREE.

Fleet Foxes, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $37 adv., $38 day of.

Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $26.

Tuesday, 7/26

Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Shwayze & Cisco, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $33-$39.

Pink Martini, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or (541) 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 7/27

k.d. lang & The Siss Boom Bang, Justin Jones, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $29-$59.

Thursday, 7/28

Dallas Summerfest, øUnder the Sea” theme, food, arts & crafts, waterball, car show, art, July 28-31, Polk County Courthouse Lawn, Dallas, www.dallasoregon.org

Oregon Brewers Festival Oregons big beer event has a lot to recommend it, from the more than 80 beers from all over the country to the exhibits, restaurants, soda garden, live music and vendors to the fact that the festival recommends alternative modes of transportation (which makes extra sense given that they want you to enjoy their beer). FREE bike parking is available and the whole shebang is just blocks from the MAX line. It all begins with the Oregon Brewers Brunch (10am, $36 for food, two pints of Deschutes beer, a T-shirt and a $10 festival tasting package) & parade, which begins at 11:30 am July 28 at Deschutes Brewerys Portland Public House and winds its way to the main festivals opening festivities. Noon-9pm July 28-30 & noon-7pm July 31, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, www.oregonbrewfest.com or (503) 778-5917. FREE admission; tasting packages from $10-$50.

Matisyahu, Tea Leaf Green, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $22.

Willie Nelson & Family, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $31-$74.

Friday, 7/29

Black Sheep Family Reunion, Lettuce, The Bridge, The Quick & Easy Boys & more, July 29-31, Tidewater. $25-$150.

International Pinot Noir Celebration If youre a wine person with dough to throw around, this international event is probably worth the eye-popping price tag: three days of seminars, vineyard tours, tastings and food. And more. July 29-31, McMinnville, www.ipnc.org From $100 for certain individual events to $975 for the full weekend.

Oregon Jamboree, featuring Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Clay Walker & more, July 29-31, Sweet Home, www.oregonjamboree.com or (888) 613-6812. $125 three-day admission; $80-$90 one-day admission; camping pass is an additional $70.

Willie Nelson & Family, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $59 adv., $63 day of.

Chris Isaak, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $39.

Saturday, 7/30

NW Book Festival, authors showcase new books & sign autographs, 11am-6pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, www.nwbookfestival.com

Brandi Carlile, Ivan & Alyosha, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Chris Isaak, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $29-$63.

Sunday, 7/31

The David Mayfield Parade, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. FREE.

Arianna String Quartet, 3pm, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $25.

B¹la Fleck & the Flecktones, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, 6pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $26.

august

Tuesday, 8/2

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or 677-1708. FREE.

Wednesday, 8/3

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $14.

Thursday, 8/4

Hapa, 6pm, Cedar Mill Park, Portland, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

Friday, 8/5

Pickathon Roots Music Festival The festivals 2011 lineup includes Mavis Staples, Black Mountain, Wye Oak, The Builders & The Butchers, Damien Jurado, Fruit Bats, Vetiver, Laura Veirs, Bill Callahan, The Sadies more. Everything happens on six stages (four outdoors) spread over 80 acres of gorgeous Oregon countryside. Bored by a band? Go for a walk; get lost on a trail; settle into the grass with a book. And on top of the trails, food, music and other miscellaneous amusements, there are workshops and kids activities ‹ enough to keep anyone busy ‹ and happy. Bring your instrument(s) and youll surely find someone to play with. Aug. 5-7, Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley, www.pickathon.com weekend ticket $130 (includes camping); kids under 12 FREE.

Britt Classical Festival Opening Night Champagne Picnic, 6pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $32.

Britt Orchestra w/M˜za Rubackyt¹, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$40.

Saturday, 8/6

Brownsville Antique Faire & Vintage Swap Meet, more than 50 vendors, food & music, 9am-4pm, Pioneer Park, Brownsville, www.historicbrownsville.com FREE.

Capitol Pride, 10am-5pm, Cascades Gateway Park, Salem. capitolpride.org

Britt Orchestra w/James Ehnes, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$38.

Sunday, 8/7

5 Guys Named Moe, 6pm, Autumn Ridge Park, Beaverton, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Wednesday, 8/10

Dierks Bentley, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. $37/$57.

Imelda May, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $14.

Thursday, 8/11

Beloved Festival Aug. 11-15, Tidewater Falls, Tidewater (shuttle service from Portland available), www.belovedfestival.com $171, includes camping.

Pepe & the Bottle Blondes, 6pm, Raleigh Park, Portland, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

Peter Frampton, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $27.50.

Friday, 8/12

In-Didj-In-Us Didgeridoo Gathering, Aug. 12-14, Prindel Creek Farm, Tidewater. bhumsiva.com

Bite of Oregon This long-running event BRING’s together restaurants, wineries, breweries and chefs from all over the state to create a showcase of Oregon food, wine and craft beer. As always, theres plenty to entertain you between bites, including two stages for live music, an Iron Chef competition and more ‹ and it all benefits Special Olympics Oregon. Bite of Oregon is also working toward becoming a zero waste festival. 11am-11pm Aug. 12 & 13 & 10am-8pm Aug. 14, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, www.biteoforegon.com $5-$15, kids FREE.

Elephant Garlic Festival, music, run/walk, vendors, coronation, a lot of garlic and more, noon-11pm Aug. 12, 10am-11pm Aug. 13 & 10am-6pm Aug. 14, Jessie Mays Community Center, North Plains, www.funstinks.com or (503) 647-2619. FREE.

Amos Lee, Calexico, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $35/$59.

k.d. lang & the Siss Boom Bang, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $36.

Britt Orchestra: Time for Three, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$43.

Saturday, 8/13

Charleston Seafood Festival, contests, vendors, arts and crafts, food, beer and wine, live music and more, 7am-6pm Aug. 13 & 14, Charleston Marina, www.oregonsadventurecoast.com or 269-0215.

Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games, dancers, childrens activities, vendors, clan representation, pub, bagpipe band and more, 9am-10pm, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Madras, www.hdcs.net $12, $35 family, $8 stu., sr.

Adult Soap Box Derby, 10am-4pm, Mt. Tabor Park, Portland, www.soapboxracer.com

Bronze Blues & Brews Festival, noon-10pm, City Park, Joseph. www.bronzebluesbrews.com $25 adv., $30 gate.

Summer Celebration Concert: Curtis Salgado & special guests, 6pm, HMT Recreation Complex, Beaverton, www.thprd.org or (503) 645-6433. FREE.

The Go-Gos øLadies Gone Wild” Tour, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $24.

Britt Orchestra w/Sharon Isbin, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$40.

Sunday, 8/14

Providence Bridge Pedal, bike across Portlands many bridges in rides of varying lengths (and number of bridges), early morning, Portland, www.providence.org/bridgepedal

Vans Warped Tour with Yelawolf, Reliant K, Sum 41, Lucero, Gym Class Heroes and many more, noon,û

Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro. $31.50.

Uncle Lucius, 2:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. FREE.

Tuesday, 8/16

Shemekia Copeland, 7pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, www.halfshell.org or 677-1708. FREE.

Thursday, 8/18

Bend Brewfest, Aug. 18, 19 & 20, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. FREE.

Miranda Cosgrove, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $25.

Friday, 8/19

Celtic Highland Games, athletic competitions, Celtic goods, horses, sheepdogs, Parade of Clans, food, Scottish ales, music, Aug. 19-21, Riverbend Park, Winston, www.dcscots.org or 863-6424.

High & Dry Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 19-21, Runaway Ranch east of Bend, www.highanddrybluegrassfestival.com $10.

Mountain Stomp, music from Praang, The Motet, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Jamie Janover, Aug. 19-21, Prindel Creek Farm, Tidewater. mountainstomp.com three-day pass $90/$115.

Carolina Chocolate Drops & the Be Good Tanyas, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $19.

Britt Orchestra: Festival Favorites, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$35.

Saturday, 8/20

Pirate Treasure Hunt, 9:45am, Depoe Bay www.treasuredepoebay.org $100 per team.

Sisters Antique Faire, 10am-4pm Aug. 20 & 21, Village Green Park, Sisters, www.sisterscountry.com or 549-0251. FREE.

Aimee Mann, The Weepies, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $20.

Family Concert: Britt Orchestra w/Christopher ORiley, 7:30pm (pre-concert activities 6pm), Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $5-$20.

Sunday, 8/21

India Festival, performers, food, vendors and more, 11am-9pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland. icaportland.org FREE.

Britt Orchestra w/Christopher ORiley, 8pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $10-$40.

Monday, 8/22

World of Wine Festival, Aug. 22-29, Jacksonville, www.worldofwinefestival.com

Thursday, 8/25

Festa Italiana, music, food, dancing, childrens activities, Aug. 25-27, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, www.festa-italiana.org FREE.

Garrison Keillors A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour, 7pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com $40-$79.

Aimee Mann, The Weepies, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $22-$40.

Friday, 8/26

Jefferson State Hemp Expo, music from Poor Mans Whiskey, State of Jefferson, Frankie Hernandez & more, speakers, vendors, food & artists, Aug. 26 & 27, Cave Junction, www.jeffersonstatehempexpo.com

Northwest Art & Air Festival, feat. America and other musicians, balloon rides, car shows, art displays, food vendors and more, Aug. 26-28, Timber Linn Park, Albany, www.nwartandair.org

Oregon Shorebird Festival, lectures, field trips and more, Aug. 26-28, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Charleston, www.fws.gov/oregoncoast/shorebirdfestival.htm Registration $25, $45 family.û

Oregon State Fair, Aug. 26-Sept. 5, Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem, www.oregonstatefair.org

Mount Hood Huckleberry Festival & Barlow Trail Days, Oregon Trail tours, folk music, arts & crafts, antiques, exhibits, Worlds Record-Breaking Watermelon Launch, storytelling and more, 8am-7pm Aug. 26 & 27, 8am-5pm Aug. 27, Mt. Hood Village, www.cgs-mthood.com FREE.

Ben Harper, 6:30pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. $40.

Bill Maher, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $33-$58.

Saturday, 8/27

Blackberry Arts Festival, celebration of all things blackberry, including jams, jellies, baked goods & wine, with vendors & more, Aug. 27 & 28, downtown Coos Bay. coosbaydowntown.org

Swan Island Dahlia Festival, flowers, refreshments, demonstrations and more, indoor display 10am-6pm, fields open 8am-8pm, Aug. 27-29 & Sept. 3-5, Swan Island Dahlias, Canby, www.dahlias.com or (800) 410-6540. FREE.

Star of Hopes Bluegrass Bash, noon-6pm, Mingus Park, Coos Bay, www.oregonsadventurecoast.com or 888-8893 ext. 56. $10, $20 family pass.

Huey Lewis & the News, 7pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland, www.oregonzoo.org or (800) 745-3000. $39.

Sunday, 8/28

Stop and Smell the Roadsters Outdoor Car Show, 10am-4pm, Oregon Garden, Silverton, www.oregongarden.org or (503) 874-8100. $15.

Monday, 8/29

Cheap Trick, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $23-$55.

september

Thursday, 9/1

John Butler Trio, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $19-$39.

Friday, 9/2

Rockapella, The Coats, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $11-$36.

Saturday, 9/3

Portland Pirate Festival, music, dancing, performances, cannon shows, sword fights, puppet shows, family-friendly event, Sept. 3 & 4, St. Helens, www.portlandpiratefestival.com $10 adv., $12 gate, $5/$6 kids.û

Art in the Pearl More than 100 artists show and sell their work at Portlands annual Labor Day weekend festival. A world music stage, food court and educational pavilion round out the weekends activities. 10am-6pm Sept. 3 & 4, 10am-5pm Sept. 5, Northwest Park blocks, Portland, www.artinthepearl.com or (503) 722-9017. FREE.û

Chris Botti, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $24-$54.

Sunday, 9/4

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs, 6pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $39/$74.

Tuesday, 9/6

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs, 6pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, www.bendconcerts.com or 312-8510. $34-$64.

Wednesday, Sept. 7

MusicFest NW: Band of Horses, Iron & Wine, Explosions in the Sky, The Kills, Butthole Surfers, Archers of Loaf & more, Sept. 7-11, many venues, Portland. www.musicfestnw.com $70-$250, individual show tickets also available.

Friday, 9/9

Bandon Cranberry Festival, food fair, parade, salmon derby, childrens activities & more, Sept. 9-11, City Park, Old Town & Marina, Bandon, www.bandon.com

Sisters Folk Festival, featured performers include Dave Alvin, Steve Forbert, Mary Gauthier and many more, Sept. 9-11, Sisters, www.sistersfolkfestival.com or (541) 549-4979. $85, $95 after Aug. 1., single-day tickets also available.

Sublimity Harvest Festival, music, market, fun run, monster trucks, kidzone and more, Sept. 9-11, Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, www.sublimityharvestfest.com or (503) 769-3579. $8-$12 per day.

The B-52s + The Human League, Men Without Hats, 6:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $30-$64.

Saturday, 9/10

Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, a celebration of Native American & Coquille tribal culture with vendors, canoe races, drummers and dancers, cultural demonstrations, salmon bake, Joanne Shenandoah concert & more, Sept. 10-12, Mill Casino, Coos Bay. themillcasinohotel.com or (800) 953-4800. Outdoor festival is FREE; salmon bake, $25; concert, $18.û

Newport Wild Seafood Weekend and Great Newport Wild Seafood Cook-Off, celebration of the wild-caught seafood industry with culinary team competition, Wild Seafood Auction, vendors, tours and more, Sept. 10-11, Newport waterfront. newportfishermenswives.com

Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire An øeducational interactive adventure in history,” this ren fair invites you to get blythe and merry øjust 15 miles and 500 years away” from Corvallis. From Merry Merchants to Fyne Feating to Friar Tucks Forest, Shrewsbury has oodles to offer: reenactments, grub, bonnets and bloomers, and ever so much more. The Villager Guidebooke, which is ostensibly meant for those applying to vend or otherwise work the faire, is a surprisingly entertaining read, but if you start asking øHow stands the hour?” youre absolutely allowed to insist that you be parched and must away. 10am-6pm Sept. 10 & 11, Kings Valley, www.shrewfaire.com or (541) 929-4897. $11, $5 ages 6-12 and seniors, under 5 FREE.

Oregon Grape Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration, 11am-6pm Sept. 10 & 11, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner, www.wvv.com or (800) 344-9463. $10 admission, $10 per team per heat to stomp (call to reserve stomping time).

Umpqua Valley Wine, Art & Music Festival, music from Curtis Salgado, Nicolette Helm and others, food, auction, dancing, wineries, classic cars and more, 11am-9:30pm Sept. 10, 11am-5pm Sept. 11, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, www.uvwineartandmusic.com $12, $5 kids.

John Prine, Ani DiFranco, 6:30pm, McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, www.edgefieldconcerts.com or (800) 669-8610. $74/$42.

Sunday, 9/11

O-Tsukimi (Moonviewing), traditional Japanese festival honoring the full moon in autumn, with music, haiku, tea ceremony and more, 6pm-8:30pm Sept. 11-13, Portland Japanese Garden. Reservations required (beginning Aug. 9), www.japanesegarden.com $35, $25 mem.

Thursday, 9/15

Mount Angel Oktoberfest, music, beer, food chalets, Kindergarten with rides and shows, arts & crafts, car show, weiner dog races & more, Sept. 15-18, Mount Angel, www.oktoberfest.org Most events FREE; small cover charge for the Biergarten, Weingarten & Alpinegarten; all-festival pass $25, day passes $4-$15.

Friday, 9/16

Iris Pride Festival, superhero theme, Sept. 16-18, Taft District, Lincoln City, www.oregoncoast.org or (800) 452-2151.

Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, 7pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $39-$86.

Saturday, 9/17

Rocktober Fest/Autumn Festival, music, beer garden, vendors, food & more, Sept. 17 & 18, downtown Rockaway Beach, www.rockawaybeach.net

Smokey Robinson, 7:30pm, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, www.brittfest.org or (541) 773-6077. $39-$86.

Wednesday, 9/21

Rootstalk, music festival on 300 acres of old-growth forest, through Sept. 25, Oregon 4-H Center, 5390 4 H Rd, Salem, www.rootstalkfest.com $249-$279.

Friday, 9/23

Independence Hop & Heritage Festival, Sept. 23, Independence, www.independencehopandheritage.com

Pacific Northwest Brew Cup, games, root beer tasting, live music, beer from more than 35 Northwest pubs & breweries, noon-10pm Sept. 23-25, Astoria Public Square. fortgeorgebrewery.com or (503) 325-7468.

Saturday, 9/24

Grape Stomping Festival, noon-6pm Sept. 24 & 25, St. Josefs Winery, Canby, www.stjosefswinery.com or (503) 651-3190. $10, includes souvenir glass.

Cider Squeeze, vendors, games, blacksmith, exhibits, music, bring your own apples to make cider or try some of the farms, 10am-4pm, Philip Foster Farm, Estacada, www.philipfosterfarm.com or (503) 637-6324. $5, $20 family.

outta state selected washington & california events

Note: Continuation dates for these events are listed under the first day of the event.

 

june

Saturday, 6/4

Summer Arts & Music Festival, crafts, food, fine arts showcase, performances from Lyrics Born, ReBirth Brass Band, Skampida & more, 9:30am-10pm June 4 & 5, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, Garberville, Calif., www.mateel.org $15, $25 weekend pass.û

Friday, 6/10

Conscious Culture Festival, Clinton Fearon & the Boogie Brown Band, Alice DiMicele, Adrian Xavier & more, Barter Faire Site, Tonasket, WA., www.consciousculturefestival.com $55.

Harmony Festival, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Edward Sharp & the Magnetic Zeroes, Eco Village, speakers and the Harmony Altar, the beer garden & the Transformations Art Village, June 10-12, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Calif., www.harmonyfestival. $45-$340.

Friday, 6/17

Sierra Nevada Toots & the Maytals, Steel Pulse, Ozomatli, Rebelution, Midnite, June 18-20, Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, Calif., www.snwmf.com $150 adv. three-day ticket, $60 additional camping fee for cars. Single day tickets $55-$65, 12 & under are FREE.

Tim McGraw, 7pm, Sleep Country Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash., www.sleepcountryamphitheater.com or (360) 816-7000. $30.25-$87.40.

Saturday, 6/18

Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, 7pm, The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash., www.livenation.com or (509) 785-6262. $31.25-$71.25

Friday, 6/24

Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival This Northern California folk festival celebrates the life and music of the influential songwriter Kate Wolf. This years artists include Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, The Wailin Jennys, Todd Snider, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Hot Buttered Rum, and more. June 24-26, Black Oak Ranch. Laytonville, Calif., www.katewolf.com $30-$200.

Tuesday, 6/28

RUSH, 7:30pm, Sleep Country Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash., www.sleepcountryamphitheater.com or (360) 816-7000. $37.50-$80.

Thursday, 6/30

High Sierra Music Festival This years highlights include Neko Case, My Morning Jacket, Ween, Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, Gillian Welch and many more. Fire performances, workshops, a kids zone and much more round out this California festival. June 30-July 3, Quincy, Calif., www.highsierramusic.com or (510) 595-1115. $30-$1,350.

july

Saturday, 7/9

The Monkees, 7:30pm, Sleep Country Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash., www.sleepcountryamphitheater.com or (360) 816-7000. $40-$48.50.

Saturday, 7/16

Reggae on the River This long-running festival is øset before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River.” Spend two days soaking in sun and listening to the likes of Ky-Mani Marley, Gramps Morgan, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, J-Boog & many more. July 16 & 17, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, Garberville, Calif., www.reggaeontheriver.com $85 two-day ticket.

Sunday, 7/17

Steve Miller Band, 7:30pm, Sleep Country Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash., www.sleepcountryamphitheater.com or (360) 816-7000. $40-$48.50.

Friday, 7/22

Capitol Hill Block Party, TV on the Radio, Explosions in the Sky, Ghostland Observatory, Thurston Moore, The Cave Singers, Battles, Ra Ra Riot & more, July 22-24, Seattle, www.capitolhillblockparty.com $75 three-day pass.

Friday, 7/24

Wanderlust Festival, øOne-of-a-kind yoga retreat and music festival” w/Kaminanda, Mikey Hart, Todd Boston, July 24-27, Squaw Valley, Calif., www.wanderlustfestival.comû

Saturday, 7/30û

Yes & Styx, 7pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash., www.maryhillwinery.com or (509) 773-1976. $49-$305.

august

Saturday, 8/6

Gipsy Kings, 7pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash., www.maryhillwinery.com or (509) 773-1976. $45-$140.

Friday, 8/12

Summer Meltdown, w/Flowmotion, Orgone, ALO, New Monsoon, Everyone Orchestra and more, plus Green Village, fashion showcase, kids area and more, Aug. 12-14, Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheater, Darrington, Wash., www.summermeltdown.com $30-$140.

september

Saturday, 9/3

Bumbershoot, Wiz Khalifa, Hall & Oates, Minus the Bear, Mavis Staples, Leon Russell, Warpaint, Anti-Flag, Ray LaMontagne, Sep 3-5, Seattle Center, Seattle, www.bumbershoot.org or (206) 281-7788. Economy tix $22 per day, standard tix $40 per day.

Wednesday, 9/14

Def Leppard & Heart, 7:30pm, Sleep Country Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash., www.sleepcountryamphitheater.com or (360) 816-7000. $80-$121.10.

Friday, 9/16

Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, 7pm, Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale, Wash., www.maryhillwinery.com or (509) 773-1976. $45-$140.

Friday, 9/23

Earthdance: The Global Festival for Peace Balkan Beat Box, Beats Antique, Ivan Nevilles Dumpstaphunk, Les Nubians, speakers, workshops, comedy, Paintings for Peace, an øearth skills” area & a film festival. Sept. 23-25, Vallejo, Calif., www.earthdancelive.com $140 advance.