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Date night ideas in Eugene

Evening concerts, shows, tastings, games, and low-key plans for two around Eugene and Springfield.

November 5 through November 18

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Thursday, November 5

Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso
Thu5Nov

Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso

Live MusicFull price $24 - $36; see discounts

Description The incredibly versatile guitarist Frank Vignola has teamed up with rising jazz guitar star Pasquale Grasso to create a unique and intimate musical…

7:30 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute

Source: The Shedd Institute

Mdou Moctar
Thu5Nov

Mdou Moctar

Live Music$25 - $30

On Thursday, November 5th the Community Center for the Performing Arts with Mammoth NW & Desert Daze present Mdou Moctar (solo) to the WOW Hall with special…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Friday, November 6

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RCT – James & the Giant Peach
Fri6Nov

RCT – James & the Giant Peach

Fine Arts

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic adventure, James & the Giant Peach JR. is a fantastical tale of a young boy, his insect friends, and…

7:00 PM - 3:30 PMSpringfield·Richard E. Wildish Community Theater

Source: Wildish Theater

Noises Off
Fri6Nov

Noises Off

Fine Arts$10 general admission

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on…

7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEugene·Robinson Theatre

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Water for Elephants
Fri6Nov

Water for Elephants

Fine ArtsFrom $0.00

"Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical." - The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to…

8:00 PMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

Improvement Movement
Fri6Nov

Improvement Movement

Live Music$20 - $25

On Friday, November 6th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Improvement Movement to the WOW Hall for Your Perfect Real LIVE ’26. With…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Saturday, November 7

Noises Off
Sat7Nov

Noises Off

Fine Arts$10 general admission

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on…

7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEugene·Robinson Theatre

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Water for Elephants
Sat7Nov

Water for Elephants

Fine ArtsFrom $0.00

"Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical." - The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to…

8:00 PMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT
Sat7Nov

CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

Live Music$15 - $20

On Saturday, November 7th the Community Center for the Performing Arts presents CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT! From 9PM until 1AM. WHAT THE DANCE…

9:00 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Sunday, November 8

Geoffrey Louis Koch – FREE
Sun8Nov

Geoffrey Louis Koch – FREE

Live Music

Indie Folk Geoffrey Louis Koch is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Eugene, Oregon. His acoustic sound is cinematic and unguarded, built from stories…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Water for Elephants
Sun8Nov

Water for Elephants

Fine ArtsFrom $0.00

"Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical." - The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to…

6:30 PMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

Monday, November 9

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Mon9Nov

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Bingo
Mon9Nov

Bingo

GamesFree

Join the fun at Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win…

6:00 PM - 7:30 PMEugene·Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Tuesday, November 10

Trivia Night at Claim 52 Brewing
Tue10Nov

Trivia Night at Claim 52 Brewing

Games

Every Tuesday means trivia at Claim 52! Bring your smartest friends, enjoy craft beer and great food, and make it your new weekly tradition.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEugene·Eugene

Source: Claim 52 Brewing

Quality Trivia
Tue10Nov

Quality Trivia

Games

Test your knowledge while enjoying your favorite brews at Oakshire Commons every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMSpringfield·Springfield Commons

Source: Oakshire Brewing

Trivia Tuesdays at Beergarden!
Tue10Nov

Trivia Tuesdays at Beergarden!

Games

Join us for Trivia Night with Geo, voted Best Trivia in Eugene / Springfield 2024 & 2025!We play two games each night-- Game 1 at 7pm and Game 2 at 8pm-- each…

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Beergarden

Source: Beergarden

Chris Smither
Tue10Nov

Chris Smither

Live MusicFull price $28 - $36; see discounts

Description Long-time friend Chris Smither makes his 7th stop at Jaqua Concert Hall since 2007. Why? As Mojo put it “Eighty this year with five-and-a-half…

7:30 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute

Source: The Shedd Institute

Wednesday, November 11

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Wed11Nov

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Game Night – FREE
Wed11Nov

Game Night – FREE

Games

If you’re into board games,card games,strategy games, party games, adventure games or just want to play solitaire…tonight’s the night. It’s Game Night at Axe &…

6:00 PM - 9:30 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Trivia in the EMU
Wed11Nov

Trivia in the EMU

GamesFree

🎉 Get ready for tons of fun and a chance to show off your brainpower. Grab a friend (or three) and join the competition—every round your team wins scores each…

6:00 PM - 7:30 PMEugene·Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Bingo Wednesdays at Beergarden with Ty Connor!
Wed11Nov

Bingo Wednesdays at Beergarden with Ty Connor!

Games

Come in for that crazy fun, good old-fashion game of BINGO with local legend, Ty Connor.Prizes, fun and delicious food & beverages… Costs NOTHING to play, and…

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Beergarden

Source: Beergarden

Thursday, November 12

PR Listening Lounge
Thu12Nov

PR Listening Lounge

Live MusicFree

Public Relations Majors: Join Attila Schillinger, PR Area Director and Professor of Practice, for an open, honest, and judgment-free conversation about your…

4:00 PM - 6:00 PMEugene·Allen Hall

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Inner Limits.. Live on the Patio at Beergarden!
Thu12Nov

Inner Limits.. Live on the Patio at Beergarden!

FestivalFree

Inner Limits is an energetic blues/funk/rock group out of Oregon that weaves original material and unique arrangements of solid classic blues and rock songs…

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Beergarden

Source: Beergarden

Open Mic Night – FREE
Thu12Nov

Open Mic Night – FREE

Fine Arts

Join us for Open Mic Night with local favorites Urban & Bradly! Music, poetry, comedy and more as performers take the mic to share their creativity. Support…

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Jeffrey Foucault
Thu12Nov

Jeffrey Foucault

Live MusicFull price $24 - $34; see discounts

Description The Shedd welcomes Jeffrey Foucault back to Jaqua Concert Hall, this this time with drummer John Convertino. Described as “Contemporary and…

7:30 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute

Source: The Shedd Institute

Solas
Thu12Nov

Solas

Live MusicFrom $35.00

Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music! Hailed by The Boston…

7:30 PMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

Friday, November 13

Film-"The National Emergency Briefing"
Fri13Nov

Film-"The National Emergency Briefing"

Community sourcedCommunity

The “National Emergency Briefing” film brings together leading experts to explain the climate and nature crisis clearly, honestly and without political spin.…

6:00 PMEugene·Westminster Presbyterian Church
Noises Off
Fri13Nov

Noises Off

Fine Arts$10 general admission

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on…

7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEugene·Robinson Theatre

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Louie TheSinger
Fri13Nov

Louie TheSinger

Festival$27.50 - $30

On Friday, November 13th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Louie TheSinger to the WOW Hall. Welcome to the vibrant world of Louie…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Hyding Jekyll – FREE
Fri13Nov

Hyding Jekyll – FREE

Live Music

Funk Hyding Jekyll has been moving soundwaves since 2008 founding member Greg Gillispie’s raw emotional vocals and heavily funk influenced bass lines with his…

8:00 PM - 10:00 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Saturday, November 14

Brothers In Law.. Live on the Patio at Beergarden!
Sat14Nov

Brothers In Law.. Live on the Patio at Beergarden!

Live Music

Brothers in Law is an Americana/country band out of Springfield, Oregon. They perform original music along with some obscure gems by the likes of Townes Van…

7:30 PM - 9:30 PMEugene·Beergarden

Source: Beergarden

With Fragrant Flowers
Sat14Nov

With Fragrant Flowers

Live MusicFull price $25 - $39; see discounts

DescriptionPersonnel Alice Blankenship and her Baroque ensemble explore intimate chamber music that thrived in Queen Elizabeth’s 17th c. court and the…

7:30 PMEugene·The Shedd Institute

Source: The Shedd Institute

Noises Off
Sat14Nov

Noises Off

Fine Arts$10 general admission

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on…

7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEugene·Robinson Theatre

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom
Sat14Nov

Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom

Live Music$12 - $15

On Saturday, November 14th the Community Center for the Performing Arts presents Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom. São Paulo natives, Johnny Franco and his…

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Sunday, November 15

Austin Sweeney – FREE
Sun15Nov

Austin Sweeney – FREE

Live Music

Americana/Folk Austin B. Sweeney is a Pacific-Northwest-born artist, currently living in his fifth-wheel camper, dubbed The Bandwagon, often found somewhere…

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

The Stars Tour featuring Anne Wilson
Sun15Nov

The Stars Tour featuring Anne Wilson

Live MusicFrom $21.20

Cancellation Notice: We are sad to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, The STARS Tour featuring Anne Wilson, originally scheduled for 11/15 has been…

7:00 PMDowntown Eugene·Hult Center

Source: Hult Center

Cantrip
Sun15Nov

Cantrip

Festival$25 - $30

On Sunday, November 15th the Community Center for the Performing Arts and the Eugene Scottish Festival proudly welcome Cantrip to the WOW Hall. The name…

7:00 PM - 10:00 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Monday, November 16

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Mon16Nov

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Bingo
Mon16Nov

Bingo

GamesFree

Join the fun at Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win…

6:00 PM - 7:30 PMEugene·Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Source: University of Oregon Calendar

Tuesday, November 17

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine
Tue17Nov

Dance Empowered with Cynthia Valentine

Fine ArtsPrice varies

MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE The mission of Dance Empowered is to create an inclusive, community-oriented, dance experience for the purpose of mutual upliftment,…

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMEugene·WOW Hall

Source: WOW Hall

Trivia Night at Claim 52 Brewing
Tue17Nov

Trivia Night at Claim 52 Brewing

Games

Every Tuesday means trivia at Claim 52! Bring your smartest friends, enjoy craft beer and great food, and make it your new weekly tradition.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEugene·Eugene

Source: Claim 52 Brewing

Trivia Tuesdays at Beergarden!
Tue17Nov

Trivia Tuesdays at Beergarden!

Games

Join us for Trivia Night with Geo, voted Best Trivia in Eugene / Springfield 2024 & 2025!We play two games each night-- Game 1 at 7pm and Game 2 at 8pm-- each…

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEugene·Beergarden

Source: Beergarden

CJ Cooper – FREE
Tue17Nov

CJ Cooper – FREE

Live Music

Country CJ Hooper is a Washington-based country singer-songwriter with deep Texas roots and a sound shaped by generations of classic and independent country…

7:30 PM - 9:30 PMCottage Grove·Axe & Fiddle

Source: Axe & Fiddle

Wednesday, November 18

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Questions people ask

What are good date night ideas in Eugene?

Good Eugene date nights usually include live music, Hult or Wildish shows, art openings, comedy, planetarium programs, tastings, dance nights, trivia, and easy evening events near dinner spots.

How does this page choose date-night events?

Events need to overlap the late-afternoon or evening window and match date-friendly signals like music, theater, art, tasting, games, or social experiences; kids programs, fitness groups, virtual events, and information sessions are filtered out.

Are there free or low-cost date ideas here?

Yes. Free and low-cost date-night options appear when the source listing makes the price clear, and every event links back to the original source so you can confirm details before you go.

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