Arts & Culture in Downtown Eugene
-
Actors Cabaret of Eugene
Actors Cabaret of Eugene (ACE), a nonprofit community theatre organization, has been an integral part of theatre in Lane County since 1979, and has been hailed by many as one of the best. Over the past three decades, ACE has produced over 450 different musicals and plays, including more than 29 World Premieres, over a
-
Ballet Fantastique
Ballet Fantastique (BFan) is a powerhouse for inventive dance theater in the Northwest. Established in 2000, BFan re-imagines the future of dance—building inclusive new audiences through contemporary ballet premieres, training a diverse next generation of artists, and inspiring youth through education programs that reach across traditional access barriers to reach underserved communities. BFan combines art,
-
Art House
Long-lived theater in a 1925 former church featuring live music & cinema on 2 screens.
-
First Friday ArtWalk
Lane Arts Council presents the First Friday ArtWalk year-round in Downtown Eugene. Take a guided tour to hear from the featured artists, or explore the presenting galleries and venues from 5:30-8 p.m. on your own. This event happens rain or shine, and is always free. Learn what’s coming up this month.
-
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is in Eugene, Oregon operated by the City of Eugene. More than 700 events and performances take place here each year. The Hult Center is located in the heart of Eugene’s vibrant downtown on Willamette Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
-
Karin Clarke Gallery
Karin Clarke Gallery opened in 2002 with a focus on 20th century Northwest artists. The gallery represents established Eugene artists Margaret Coe, Mark Clarke, and Adam Grosowsky, as well as emerging regional artists. The gallery’s exhibitions change monthly. The shows range from curated solo exhibitions to group shows. In August of 2016, the gallery will
-
Lane County Farmers Market
Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing local foods from over 85 farmers and food artisans. Showcasing Oregon-grown vegetables, fruits, honey, meats, flowers, seafood, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, drinks and lots more. Markets run 11 months of the year, and all items are grown or made in Oregon. Check the Lane County Farmers Market website for days and times
-
McDonald Theatre
When entering the McDonald Theatre building, one is immediately flooded with past memories of stage and screen performances because the 1925 building is loaded with historical memories and elements reflecting the days of yore. This (comfortable, familiar yet exciting) feeling is one that the Kesey Family, which owns and operates the theatre, has worked hard
-
Metro Cinemas
Catch a movie or a documentary downtown at Metro Cinemas! The Metro is locally owned and operated, and features the finest foreign, independent and classic cinema. The Metro is conveniently located by Kesey Square, Slice and Killer Burger.
-
New Zone Gallery
The New Zone Gallery has been a visual arts mainstay since 1983. Being a non-profit cooperative gallery we pride ourselves on accessibility for both the public and our members in monthly/bimonthly changing shows. The New Zone roster of 70 artists display work in all styles, techniques and media, offering our community a chance to enjoy
-
Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Oregon Contemporary Theatre creates bold entertainment, challenges expectation, inspires curiosity, encourages dialogue and supports positive change. Over the course of its more than 20-year history, OCT has earned a reputation for high artistic quality and commitment to presenting challenging and diverse scripts. OCT is Eugene’s professional theatre company, specializing in contemporary works and reimagined takes
-
OSLP Arts & Culture Center
The Arts & Culture Center is a nonprofit art center teaching classes and workshops in a variety of mediums. We focus on adapting to the needs of people of mixed abilities and embrace inclusion. Our prupose is to breakdown barriers to participation in the arts. We also have an art gallery open to the public
-
Saturday Market
Since 1970, Saturday Market has been Eugene’s weekly celebration of local artistry, food, music and culture. It’s the oldest weekly open-air crafts market in the country. The Market provides a place for artisans to sell their handcrafted goods directly to their customers – everything at Saturday Market must be handcrafted by the seller. It also
-
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House Museum
SMJ House is Eugene’s only Victorian House Museum. Situated on the south slope of Skinner’s Butte overlooking downtown, we are the most obvious hidden gem of the community. We feature 3 exhibits each year in addition to our permanent display of items ranging from 1880’s to the 1940’s. We invite the community to enjoy the
-
The Jazz Station
Launched in 2005, the Jazz Station is an all-ages community performance space and art gallery located at 124 W. Broadway. Supported by memberships, contributions and event revenues, the venue offers concerts, visual art and affordable rehearsal space for musicians, artists and fans. The Jazz Station is a project of the Willamette Jazz Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit
-
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Downtown Eugene. The institute has three performance venues, various community meeting rooms, and extensive music education facilities.
-
WOW Hall Community Center for the Performing Arts
The WOW Hall is a historic dancehall constructed in 1932 by the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization. Since 1975 the facility has been operated by the nonprofit Community Center for the Performing Arts as an all ages concert and educational venue. Concerts include rock, folk, jazz, funk, blues, bluegrass, reggae, country, comedy, circus, world
