Top 10 Local Dick Moves
Petty local moments that made us mutter ‘REALLY?’
It’s the time of year for looking back and for making top 10 lists, so this year, Eugene Weekly decided to remember the biggest dick … Continue reading
News
‘Our community is stronger than hate’
Drag queens and drag events in Eugene continue to reel in audiences, while nationally, extreme measures tear at drag
In October 2022, The Sparrow & Serpent Pub, then known as Old Nick’s Pub, was the epicenter of anti-drag protests over an 11-year-old drag artist … Continue reading
Biggest Deals
A recap of Bricks $ Mortar’s top stories of 2025, with a look at what lies ahead
Out-of-state investors and local businesses continue to see Eugene-Springfield as a good bet, judged by the construction projects they are pursuing here. • The student-housing … Continue reading
Activist Alert
Protests, activism and more around Lane County
“Without a direct action expression of it, nonviolence, to my mind, is meaningless.” — Mahatma Gandhi Upcoming Protests, Rallies, Marches, Talks, Gatherings and More • … Continue reading
Dick Moves: Your Move
Readers weigh in on the top 2025 moments of dickery in Lane County
By EW Readers Eugene Weekly can’t be the only ones calling out local dick moves, so we called upon you, the readers, to weigh in, … Continue reading
EW Extra
Feds Temporarily Restrained
A federal judge grants a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration preventing the implementation of new rules
On Dec. 5, two human rights activists, Chloe Longworth and Anna Lardner, represented by activist legal defense nonprofit Civil Liberties Defense Center, filed a civil … Continue reading
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Perform at WOW Hall Dec. 7
A community-driven open mic featuring local performers and high-energy headliner performance by Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Photos by Kat Tabor
Fighting Back
Activists sue the Trump administration, Kristi Noem and the DHS for constitutional rights violations.
Two human rights activists represented by the Civil Liberties Defense Center are suing President Donald Trump, Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security for … Continue reading
A Merry (Anti) Christmas
Erin McKeown sings funny “anti-holiday” songs at The Hybrid Gallery
The holidays — they’re not for everyone, especially Erin McKeown, a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter, who brings the F*ck That Anti-Holiday Spectacular tour to Eugene, Dec. 11 … Continue reading
Arts And Culture
Moving the Needle on the Myth of the West
‘Roots and Resilience’ shows how Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history
Fragments from a Chinese mining camp dated to the late 1800s found at Malheur National Forest, a gong used in the Portland Rose Festival in … Continue reading
Double the Fun
Improv comedy rap battle at Fathoms Bar
On Jan. 3, Double Entendre, a combination rap battle and comedy show, returns to Fathoms Bar near the University of Oregon campus. Eugene comedian Lexis … Continue reading
Welcome the New Year with Fermata Ballet Collective
The theme of Fermata’s Winter Series ‘Thresholds’ encourages welcoming new energy, new ideas and the new year.
Fermata Ballet Collective is hosting its annual Winter Series Jan. 2 to Jan. 4. It invites dancers of all levels to engage with dance, conversation, … Continue reading
Routes Back Home
Portland piano jazz from Kerry Politzer at The Jazz Station
On Jan. 3, Portland jazz pianist and educator Kerry Politzer and The Kerry Politzer Quartet celebrate her latest album, Alternate Routes, at The Jazz Station. … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Springfield, Do Something
The City Council should not be silent about the humanitarian crisis for immigrants
By Callee Ackland ICE raids in Oregon have surged this year, as part of a nationwide sweep that is inflicting widespread emotional trauma on immigrants … Continue reading
Slant — Signing in!
• Well, hello there, 2026. What fresh new hell or mad delights will you bring? The Weekly’s New Year’s resolution is to be a joy, … Continue reading
Fredrick Deforest Thrush: July 7, 1948 – June 22, 2021
A very belated thank-you, Freddie the baker
By Laura Allen Should I write an obituary? No one else had. I’m not family or even a close friend; I didn’t even know his … Continue reading
Activist Hope
In a time of attacks on immigrants and a cruel world
By Victoria Koch Tuesday, I get up early to be at the Lane County Public Service Building for the Lane County commissioners meeting. I am … Continue reading
Letters To The Editor
Homelessness, Activism and More in Letters
Activism and Ridicule Because you’re reading the Weekly, you’re old enough to feel old occasionally. Your favorite movie gets re-released on its 20th anniversary, but … Continue reading
Mutual Aid, Moral Lines and Local Stakes
Saw It in the Weekly There was a thank you letter in the Oct. 2 Weekly for a lost earbud our club [Coil and Diggers … Continue reading
Letting off Steam in Letters
Steaming About Republican Policies I am having a difficult time wondering how we got to this point with the present federal Republican senators and representatives. … Continue reading
SLUG and Amazon Love, and More in Letters
Have Money, Do More I’ve read too many hand-wringing articles and letters to the editor about the plight of the indigent on our streets. While … Continue reading
Slant
Slant — Santa’s not here yet
• ICE Box: Portland Immigration Rights Coalition updated on Dec. 15 that 60 detentions were reported between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14. Sixteen were in … Continue reading
Slant — Cease and desist
• After months of controversy, the cities of Eugene and Springfield suddenly announced Friday, Dec. 6, they were canceling contracts with Flock Safety AI-powered license … Continue reading
Slant — Still reading
• ICE Box: According to the Portland Immigrant Rights Commission’s Dec. 1 update, 67 detentions were reported to the hotline from Nov. 24 to 30. … Continue reading
Slant — Say thanks!
• Once you are done with your turkey (or Tofurky, as the case may be), here’s your reminder to go support your Latino/a/x community members … Continue reading
Chow
Eating with an Impact
Some local eateries serve the community
Dining out is out of reach for some members of the community who struggle to feed themselves, and at the same time, the food service … Continue reading
The Spice is Right
Junction City’s Aroma of India is gaining popularity and it’s planning to come to Eugene
The home of the Scandinavian Festival is quickly becoming known for another world of spices. Aroma of India is one of Junction City’s newest restaurants, … Continue reading
Nelson’s Comes to Campus
Whiteaker favorite Nelson’s is opening a new restaurant in the heart of campus, while the beloved Nelson’s Taqueria food truck says goodbye
Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been … Continue reading
From Food Cart to Full House
The Ariano brothers of El Nopalito went from selling out of their Van Buren street cart to running a restaurant that’s packed until after closing time
Since El Nopalito graduated from its food cart to a much-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant in July, crowds of customers linger after closing. Reluctant to leave the … Continue reading
Music
Glyph Turns 30
Floater plays a birthday party for a local classic on New Year’s Eve
Floater’s album Glyph turned 30 in 2025, and on New Year’s Eve, the grunge and progressive metal band — which formed in Eugene in the … Continue reading
Local Eugene Trio ‘Free Creatures’ perform in their hometown
Homegrown in Eugene, the one-of-one sound curated by these artists has captured the hearts of many worldwide.
Experience the unique sound born in the heart of Eugene — local artist and producer Marv Ellis has broken through the music scene with his … Continue reading
The Fab Four is Back for More
The Emmy Award-winning tribute is performing in Eugene for a night of memories that’ll last
Sometimes it’s nice to escape. Some people escape into reruns of Grey’s Anatomy, some into death by chocolate cake, some run. If you want to … Continue reading
Soul Nourishing
Soul Nourishing Natsukashii Soul celebrates debut album at The Hybrid Gallery
On Dec. 13 at The Hybrid Gallery, Eugene’s Natsukashii Soul plays selections from Silvereen, the pop, jazz and soul quintet’s debut album, set to be … Continue reading
Gallery
No Kings 2.0 protest
Quadeca
Live at Aladdin Theater [Oct. 23, 2025 — PDX]
Cirque MaCeo
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Gregory Erling Flato
Gregory Erling Flato was born on June 27, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon, the oldest child of Erling and Esther Flato (née Kallunki) and passed away … Continue reading