by Isabelle Maggard
EUGENE, OREGON — Check out these fun events happening this weekend in Lane County!
FRIDAY – Barkaroo: A Hops for Hounds Event
This Friday, June 23rd, from 3 PM – 9 PM, Barkaroo: A Hops for Hounds Event is happening at Hop Valley. Enjoy live music by DJ Spaceman and DJ Tinta Turnter, local dog vendors, an exclusive beer release, door prizes, and BINGO with more prizes! Proceeds from BINGO and beer sales will benefit Street Dog Hero. Bring a friend (two or four-legged), and play BINGO while you drink beer in support of dogs!
FRIDAY – Neurodiversity Festival
Come celebrate differences that make our community beautiful this Friday, June 23rd from 5 PM – 8 PM during the Neurodiversity Festival hosted by Strength in Neurodiversity. Enjoy entertainment, activities, fun games, learning, enrichment, and food! This event is free and is taking place in the Farmer’s Market Pavilion & Plaza.
SATURDAY – Makers Market and Mimosas
Heritage Distilling Company is hosting Maker’s Market and Mimosas this Saturday, June 24th from 11 AM – 3 PM. Drink mimosas while you shop from Oregon local vendors. You’ll be able to browse items such as unique handmade jewelry, infused self-care products, crystals, art, and more!
SATURDAY – Los Lobos & Taj Mahal at Cuthbert Amphitheater
Los Lobos and Taj Mahal are performing at the Cuthbert Amphitheater this Saturday, June 24th with special guest North Mississippi Allstars. General Admission Lawn tickets are still available, while limited Reserved Seating tickets are still left. The gates open at 5 PM, and the show starts at 6:30 PM.
SUNDAY – Movie Matinee Brunch
255 Madison and Queer Eugene are hosting Barrel Room Movie Matinee & Brunch to celebrate Pride Month this Sunday, June 25th. Enjoy the mimosa bar where you can adorn bubbles or NA sparking juice with a variety of fruits and juices. The food truck Only Yolking will be on-site for brunch food. The bar will be available from 2 PM – 6 PM, and the movie, But I’m A Cheerleader, starts at 4 PM. This is a free event!
Isabelle Maggard is a Marketing Agent at Highlite. She currently is studying digital marketing at Lane Community College. Isabelle focuses on social media engagement and outreach for account growth. She also contributes a weekly article focusing on upcoming weekend events in Eugene.