Weekend Events May 2nd – 4th
Chris Botti
May 01, 2014
Event Times: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Event Admission: $36 – 58
Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541.434.7000
Chris Botti spent his early career crafting skills in settings reaching from the Buddy Rich Big Band and Frank Sinatra to Natalie Cole and Joni Mitchell. Throughout the 1990s and into the new century, Botti played extensively with Paul Simon and had an especially creative association with Sting.His success has led to four number one jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum, and Grammy Awards. With the release of his celebrated album I Fall in Love, Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum, and Grammy Awards.
More information at http://www.theshedd.org/divp/series.aspx?event=2825
The Big O Roller Derby Tournament
May 02, 2014 – May 04, 2014
Recurring daily
Event Times: Friday, 2 – 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Event Admission: $20 – 50
Location: Lane Events Center
Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
The Emerald City Rollergirls present The Big O Roller Derby Tournament in Eugene! Three day, three track men’s, women’s, and junior roller derby tournament featuring teams from around the world.
More information at http://www.thebigotournament.com
3rd Annual Bacon Fest
May 03, 2014
Event Times: Saturday, 2 – 8 p.m.
Event Admission: $5
Location: Rogue Public House
Address: 844 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401
Bacon Fest is a celebration of everything Pork! Enjoy Pig in the Box tasters, live music, craft beers, pin the tail on the pig and more!
More information at http://www.rogue.com/rogueevents/
Oregon Ducks Football – Spring Football Game
May 03, 2014
Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m.
Event Admission: Varies
Location: Autzen Stadium
Address: 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401
Witness the first game of the season and get ready for edge-of-your-seat football action with the Oregon Ducks, 2014!
More information at http://www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=233
Family Fishing Days at Alton Baker Park Canoe Canal
May 04, 2014
Event Times: Sunday
Event Admission: Free
Location: Alton Baker Park
Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 503.947.6000
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) offers Family Fishing Days at stocked ponds throughout Oregon. Onsite ODFW staff and volunteers provide all the equipment and teach youth how to bait, cast and reel in your catch. Licenses are required for anyone 14 years and older. Licenses can be purchased online.
More information at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/angling/free_fishing.asp