5 things to do in Eugene and Springfield this weekend

From Eugene and Springfield events to things to do around Lane County, here are some of the top events happening around the area this weekend.

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Here are five things to do in the area this weekend.

#instaballet at Sheldon Community Center

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where: Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Road, Eugene

Tickets: Free

Event description: Help create a crowd-sourced ballet.

More info: instaballet.org/events

Children's celebration and petfest

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Where: Island Park, 200 West B St., Springfield

Tickets: Free with a non-perishable food item.

Event description: Interactive activities, live performances and over 50 booths.

More info: willamalane.org/classes_and_programs/special_events/children_s_celebration.php

Los Lobos / Taj Mahal

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 601 Day Island Road

Tickets: $40-$80

Event description: Rock and blues.

More info: thecuthbert.com/events/june-24-2023-los-lobos-and-taj-mahal/

'Julius Caesar'

When: 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: Maurie Jacobs Park, at the end of Fir Lane off River Road, Eugene.

Tickets: Free.

Event description: Roving Park Players present a non-traditional female, transitioning and non-binary cast in Shakespeare's play.

More info: Call 541-556-9686‬ for more information.

Vianna Bergeron Brazilian Jazz

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: The Jazz Station, 124 West Broadway, Eugene

Tickets: $20

Event description: Hear samba, bossa nova, choro and more on piano, saxophone, bass drums and voice.

More info: thejazzstation.org/get-tickets/upcoming-shows/#!event/2023/6/24/vianna-bergeron-brazilian-jazz

This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Eugene events: #instaballet, Julius Caesar, Los Lobos / Taj Mahal