by Isabelle Maggard
EUGENE, OREGON — Check out these fun events happening this weekend in Lane County!
FRIDAY – The String Cheese Incident @ Cuthbert Amphitheater
The String Cheese Incident is stopping at the Cuthbert Amphitheater this Friday, July 28th. Experience the fusion of genres this American jam band brings, starting at 7:00 PM, after the gates open at 5:30 PM. This live music performance is all-ages.
FRIDAY – Belzebong @ John Henry’s
Belzebong is making a stop at John Henry’s on their Weedsommar 2023 North American Tour, with special guests Greenbeard and Tigers on Opium. Enjoy this heavily stoned stoner metal band on Friday, July 28. The show is 21+ and starts at 9 PM.
SATURDAY – Preserving Fruit Workshop
Learn how to preserve fruit during a workshop by Master Food Preservers this Saturday, July 29th from 10 AM – 2 PM. This workshop will teach water bath/steam canning, dehydration, freezing, as well as jams and jellies. There will also be tips on making chutneys and fruit pickles. This hands-on class will send you home with some of your sweet creations and only costs $25.
SATURDAY – 13th Ave Block Party
Big City Gamin’ Eugene is throwing a huge block party with other 13th Ave businesses this Saturday, July 29th, from 12 PM – 9 PM. There will be numerous food carts, frozen drinks, fun games, live music of all genres, stand-up comedy by Devin Jones, and pop-up shops. Swing in anytime during the party to join the fun!
SUNDAY – Macrame Hanging Mirror Class
Make a cute macrame hanging mirror during a workshop at Gone Rogue Boutique this Sunday, July 30th, at 1 PM. Choose from a variety of colors, and learn skills such as reading patterns, picking and measuring out cord, how to do basic knots, and more. There is limited space for participants for this workshop, so register soon!
Find more events happening in and near Eugene from Highlite’s Event Calendar below!
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.