Always be Grinding
Two-day extreme metal music festival returns to Eugene
Grindcore and extreme metal bands from as far away as Ohio descend on Eugene this weekend for Grinding Up Eugene II, a two-day music festival … Continue reading
Will Kennedy
Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.
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Songwriters Gather ‘Round
Celebrate Eugene’s acoustic songwriters at Sam Bond’s
Several Eugene singer-songwriters join forces for a night of storytelling and acoustic music at KLCC Presents: Songwriters in the Round at Sam Bond’s Garage. Performers … Continue reading
All Hail Queen Bey
XCape Dance Company pays tribute to Beyoncé at the Hult Center
XCape Dance Company launches its 12th season with Queen Bey: A Dance Experience at the Hult Center. XCape Creative Director Vanessa Fuller says the show … Continue reading
Best Old-School Business Trend
Books and record stores
After years of decline, Eugene has seen an uptick in new businesses selling physical media, from Hodgepodge Books and Taproom (2025 Eugene Weekly Best of … Continue reading
Witchy Ways
Go beyond pointy hats and broomsticks at Witches Costume Ball, a dance party and costume contest honoring pagan tradition at WOW Hall
Keep the Halloween vibes a little while longer with the Annual Witches’ Costume Ball, a DJ dance party, pagan celebration and costume contest at WOW … Continue reading
Best Local singer/songwriter
1. Baroque Betty (Bettreena Jaeger), Instagram.com/baroque_betty. 2. Halie Loren, HalieLoren.com. 3. Amiia Nectar, Instagram.com/amiianectar. After landing in the top three for many years, Bettreena “Betty” … Continue reading
Best Local comedian
1. Hazel Jae, Instagram @hazeldaez. 2. Seth Milstein, Facebook.com/sethmilstein and Instagram @sethmils. 3. Jen Jay, Facebook.com/JentotheJay and Instagram @jen_to_the_jay. Raunchy and ready to rumble, Hazel … Continue reading
Best Queer gathering spot
1. The Sparrow & Serpent, 211 Washington St., 541-844-1280, SparrowandSerpent.com. 2. Crow & Cart, 543 Blair Blvd., 541-505-7240, CrowandCart.com. 3. Jameson’s Bar, 115 W. Broadway, … Continue reading
Glitter Bomb for Peace
Stand up for mutual aid in Gaza at Femme Dagger’s Glitter in the Cut album release show at Sam Bond’s
Eugene musician Annah Anti-Palindrome — who describes herself as “anti-Zionist Mizrahi Jew” — feels it’s crucial to take a stand against Israel’s occupation of Palestine, … Continue reading
72-Hours to Horror Glory
Eugene Film Society’s 72-Hour Horror Film Competition returns for its 10th season
Each October, the Eugene filmmaking community comes alive — or rather, returns from the dead — for the Eugene Film Society’s 72-Hour Horror Film Competition. … Continue reading