Switching Gears
Between studying for classes, socializing, working, planning for the future, and all the other responsibilities that occupy your attention, you need to take the time to relax. Whatever your interests, there’s no shortage of things to do and places to go whether on or off campus. For information on campus events, go to http://duckhenge.uoregon.edu/calendar/.

Campus Stuff
• Robinson Theater (541-346-4171) includes fully produced shows throughout the year. Facilities for theatrical presentations also include the Pocket Playhouse, Second Season Theater, and the Little Duckling Theater.

• Humanities Department (541-346-3934) hosts lecture series and well re-know speakers.

• School of Music and Dance (541-346-3761) offers musical and dance concerts performed by students and faculty. The department also highlights professional concerts.
http://music.uoregon.edu

• Cultural Forum (541-346-4373) sponsors controversial speakers, film screenings, concerts, and much more throughout the year.

• See Museums & Galleries

• Sports and Recreation
o Athletic Department (541-346-4461)
o Student REC Center (541-346-4113)
o Intramural Programs (541-346-4113)
o Club Sports (541-346-3733)
o Outdoor Program (541-346-4365)

• Student Organizations (various clubs and organizations) plan eclectic events for students to enjoy.

• The Buzz Coffee House located in the EMU and offers specialty coffees, drinks, and snack food. They also have a featured “open mic” night.

• Monthly Events celebrate occasions such as Black History Month, Homecoming, Coming Out Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, and more.

City Stuff
Consult one of Eugene’s free newspapers, such as the Eugene Weekly, The Oregon Daily Emerald for listings and articles about upcoming events in Eugene.
• Hult Center (541-682-5087)
• WOW Hall (541-768-2746)
• The Very Little Theater (541-344-7751)
• McDonald Theater (541-345-4442)
• Lord Lebrick Theater (541-465-1506)
• Actors Cabaret of Eugene (541-683-4368)

Movies
• Bijou Art Cinemas (541-686-2458)
• Cinemark USA Inc. ($1.50 movies – 541-746-5202)
• Cinemark Movies 12 (stadium seating – 541-741-1231)
• Regal Cinemas/Cinema World (541-342-6536)

Things to Do Around Town
• Saturday Market-shop for hand-made candles, tie-dye clothing and other exciting Eugene trademarks.
• The Amphitheater – hosts outdoor concerts from Santana to Torrey Amos.
• The Public Library – brand new in the heart of downtown Eugene.
• The Art Walk – the first Friday of every month, tour a collection of artwork produced by local artists.
• Café’ Paradiso – sip on specialty coffee and listen to a local performer.
• Pre-Fontaine Classic- annual international track and field competition feature runners like gold medalist Marion Jones.
• Bach Festival-the internationally know event draws performance and audience members from all over the world. Grammy award winning music is performed every summer.
• Truffle Shuffle – this 5K run occurs around the Valentine’s holiday to support breast cancer.
• Eugene Ems Baseball Team – Eugene’s minor league team plays their hearts out every summer.
• Eugene Thunder Hockey Team – Eugene’s minor league team makes ice skating look easy throughout the fall and winter.

Don’t forget about Portland only about 95 miles away. The great outdoors is always close by as well with numerous state parks, ski slopes, lakes, forests, and wildlife areas. For more information on events in the area, contact the Visitor’s Bureau at 1-800-547-5445 or www.VistiLanecounty.org.