There are a lot of ways to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele:

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to get out to your local wineries; and, the Willamette Valley has plenty of them. Wineries will be hosting open houses all weekend for tastings, music and more. Click here for a full list of times and locations.

The Cuthbert Amphitheater kicks off its concert series with Primus 3D. The band plays alternative rock, funk and more. And you get special 3D glasses so you can see the images on the screen behind them in 3D. The show is Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of.

The music continues with Saturday in the Park. Three local bands will pay tribute to bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, The Beatles and more. The concert happens from 1-10 p.m. at Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene. Suggested donation is $5.

You can take your kids to experience the works of author Dr. Seuss. Actors Cabaret of Eugene is performing Seussical the Musical. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $16.

Dog lovers can watch some of the most agile dogs in town. The Eugene Kennel Club is hosting the Agility Trials all weekend long. It happens all day Friday through Monday at the Lane Events Center. Admission is free.

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EUGENE, Ore. – There are a lot of ways to enjoy this mother’s day weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele.

Out & About Links:

Chocolates and Chuckles Comedy Show

Emerald City Jazz Kings: The Life and Music of Judy Garland

Abolition Project Fashion Show

Make a Flower Bouquet for Mom

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There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele.

The University of Oregon kicks off Mallard Madness with a long-awaited concert featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. They’ll perform with special guest Sol. The show is Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for the upper level for $28.

Local fashion stars will showcase their designs at Eugene Fashion Week runway shows. The ready-to-wear show is Friday, and the avant garde show is Saturday. Both shows start at 8 p.m. at The Shedd in Eugene. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Advanced tickets for both nights are $20.

First Friday Art Walk is adding wine tasting to its schedule this month. Select galleries will offer wine samples from local wineries. There will even be a marketplace at Broadway Commerce Center where you can listen to live jazz music. The art walk goes from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is free.

UO athletes are showing off their other talents this weekend for a good cause. Their community service group O Heroes is once again presenting its annual talent show called Showtime. They’ll perform live and also show videos. Tickets are only $5, and all proceeds go to fund local service projects. The show is Sunday at 5 p.m. at Matthew Knight Arena.

Jane Austen’s story “Pride and Prejudice” comes alive on stage this weekend with Ballet Fantastique. They’re putting a new twist on it by setting it in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Shows are at the Hult Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $27.

For more information on these and other great events, and to submit your own, click here.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele:

It’s time for the Eugene Marathon, and kids can get in on the fun too. The Kids Duck Dash is a 1K run for kids ages 5 to 12. it starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday at 15th Avenue and Onyx Street. Kids get a T-shirt and breakfast at the end. Admission is $10-$20. Packet pick-up is Friday and Saturday at the Lane Event Center.

Duck fans, here’s the day you’ve been waiting for all winter–the Spring Football Scrimmage. The Ducks will show off their skills at Autzen Stadium. The game starts at 11 a.m. You’re asked to bring three non-perishable food items for Food for Lane County.

The football fun continues on the bowling lanes. Twelve former Ducks and current NFL players will compete in the Dixon 2 Dickson Celebrity Bowling Tournament Saturday at Emerald Lanes. It costs $25 to watch, $125 if you want to bowl, or $500 per team. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley.

The Bacon Festival is back at Rogue Ales Public House in Eugene this Saturday. There will be many bacon-inspired dishes, live music and more. It happens from 2-8 p.m. Admission is $10. That includes five tasting tickets and a pork plate. Proceeds benefit YMCA Summer Youth Camps.

Folk music legend Arlo Guthrie will be playing a concert at the McDonald Theater. His show is Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available. They start at $27.50.

If you want to get out of town, check out the Sea Lion Caves. It’s celebrating its 80th anniversary by charging only 25 cents to get in. It’s located on Highway 101 north of Florence.

For more information on these and other great events, and to submit your own, click here.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele:

Now here’s a run like no other. The Color Me Rad 5K is finally making its way to Track Town U.S.A. This run is not for the faint of heart. Along the course, runners are pelted with color bombs and come out looking like a tie-dyed hippy. It happens at Valley River Center on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Admission starts at $35.

Show your strength at the annual Arm Wrestling Championships at Three Rivers Casino. There will be more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Weigh-ins start Friday at 1 p.m. The competition is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s totally free to watch.

Actress Molly Ringwald, known famous for films in the ’80s such as Sixteen Candles, will perform jazz music in Eugene this weekend. She’s stopping her on her tour with her jazz group. Her concert is Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at The Shedd Institute in Eugene. Tickets start at $34.

The Eugene Ballet Company takes you to the jungle on an adventure with Mowgli. The Jungle Book Ballet brings together your favorite characters from the classic story. The shows are Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the Hult Center. Tickets start at $22. Discounts are available.

Ladies, now’s the time to clean out your closet. Monkey Bugs Kids Resale is hosting a Ladies Night Clothing Swap Friday night. Admission is three cans of food for Food for Lane County. All leftover clothing will be donated to The Arc. it happens 6-9 p.m. at the Eugene Vets Club on 16th Avenue and Willamette Street.

For more information on these and other great events, and to submit your own, click here.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele:

The famous Celtic show, Lord of the Dance is coming to the Hult Center this Sunday. Broadway in Eugene presents this tale of good versus evil, based on Irish folklore. Tickets start at $32.50. The show is Sunday night at 7 p.m.

Local dancers are coming together to raise money for the Eugene Mission. Down 4 It brings together groups like Dance Northwest, ZAPP and Urban Pulse for a night of fun. Admission is $12. The concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Lane Community College.

Get in touch with your creative side with Food for Lane County. At the Fuse-a-Thon, learn how to make a glass bowl that they’ll sell at their annual Empty Bowls Sale. It happens Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Eugene Glass School on Bertelsen Road.

Fans of the Oscar-winning film “Lincoln” may want to attend An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln. Historical actor Steve Holgate will portray the former president at the University of Oregon’s Ford Alumni Center. It happens Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Admission is $12. Proceeds go to the Eugene Downtown Lions Club. To order tickets, call 541-344-1049.

Pull out your running shoes for Kids Running for Kids. This 5K course takes you along the Ruth Bascom Trail and Pre’s Trail. Meet at Alton Baker Park Sunday at 10 a.m. Admission is $20. Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network.

For more information on these and other great events, and to submit your own, click here.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy the weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele:

It’s Easter weekend, and kids can get in on the fun at the MEGGA Hunt. There are more than 20,000 prize eggs. It happens at Lively Park in Springfield this Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per child. Buy tickets online or at Willamalane.

You can also do the Easter Egg Stash Dash. This race happens on Pre’s Trail. The 5K challenge is you have to carry as many eggs as you can to the finish line without a bag or basket. There’s also a kid’s 1K hunt beforehand. The races happen Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at Alton Baker Park.

Broadway in Eugene presents West Side Story at the Hult Center this weekend. Tickets are still available to see the classic musical about star-crossed lovers, Tony and Maria. Shows are Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $37.50.

Catch some of the hottest cars around. The Eugene Roadster Show is rolling into the Lane County Fairgrounds. There are lots of things for the whole family to see and do. It opens at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, and it’s free for kids under 15.

For more information on these and other great events, and to submit your own, click here.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, KDUK’s Valerie Steele has these suggestions.

Out & About Links:

Lucky Clover Run

MythBusters: Behind the Myths

Rhapsody in the Vineyard

Dead Man Walking

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If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, KDUK’s Valerie Steele has these suggestions.

The king of blues is making his way to Eugene this weekend for one night only. B.B. King will play this Sunday night at the Hult Center. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available. They start at $39.

Local women will play their best blues music for a good cause. The Eugene Women in Blues concert will benefit Womenspace. That happens at Cozmic Pizza in downtown Eugene. Tickets are $10 in advance and on a sliding scale at the door. The show starts Friday night at 8 p.m.

The Dance Factory is also performing for a good cause. Their show “Up Close” will feature many styles of jazz with some guest groups. They’re raising money for Courageous Kids. Tickets are $15. Shows are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wildish Theater in Springfield.

It’s time to spruce up your home and garden. This weekend the Eugene Home and Garden Show is back with all of the latest project ideas and businesses you can connect with. It’s open all weekend at the Lane Events Center. Admission is free, but be sure to bring canned food donations for Food for Food for Lane County.

The weather’s looking for the Springfield Downtown Art Walk. This Friday they’re featuring photography of Paris by Keith Munson, and also live music. That reception is at Springfield City Hall from 5-7 p.m. Admission is free.

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If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, KDUK’s Valerie Steele has these suggestions.

You can help a local deputy and his wife who are recovering from a hit-and-run. Friends are raising money for Deputy Drew Wattier and his wife Michelle’s medical fund run on Sunday. It starts at 10 a.m. at Alton Baker Park. There’s a 5K and a 10K. Admission starts at $25.

If you’re looking for a different kind of race, how about one in the snow? The Snow Lovers Loop is a snowshoeing race at Odell Lake Resort. You can do the 4K or the 8K and even rent snow shoes at the lodge. It starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $20-$30. That includes a trail pass and lunch.

Girls currently living with foster parents will be primped and pampered this weekend at Princess for a Day. The event happens Sunday at Valley River Inn. You must register in advance online or at A Family for Every Child. Admission is free for foster girls. Non-foster girls can also attend. Admission for them is a $50 donation to the cause.

Some of the state’s best comedians will compete to become Oregon’s Last Comedian Standing. The free screening event kicks off Friday at 7:30 p.m. at The City on MLK, jr. Boulevard. Admission is free.

Coming up next week, comedian John Hodgman will be in Eugene. You may recognize him in the Apple commercials where he says, “…and I’m a PC.” He’ll perform at the McDonald Theater Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $27.

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