Cottage Grove Theatre - Cottage Grove (not curator reviewed)

Late January - December, Thursday-Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees
Location: 700 Village Drive
Why Go There? Intimate 150 seat venue for community theater productions: six shows each season, typically three plays, three musicals
More Information: Cottage Theatre

Eugene Symphony - Eugene (Summer Park Concerts also in Cottage Grove, Roseburg)

September-May; Summer Concerts in the Parks: July
Location: Willamette between 6th & 7th Avenues (Hult Center)
Why Go There? 53+ seasons, presents classical, pops and community performances, commissions/premiers new American works; pre-concert talks; three free summer concerts (ticket required for Eugene, pick up from Symphony office): Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene; also Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove; Stewart Park, Roseburg; annual gala fundraiser (February).
More Information: Eugene Symphony

Fifth Street Market Thursdays in the Courtyard - Eugene

June-September evenings
Location: 295 East Fifth Avenue: Fifth Street Public Market
Why Go There? Free live music concerts; also Saturdays on the Dock. Grab a bite to eat, glass of wine or beer at one of the upscale market food/beverage shops.
More Information: 5 St Market

WOW Hall - Eugene

Location: 291 West 8th Avenue
Why Go There? Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall) hosts a wide genre of musical performance, classes, workshops, lectures, meetings, rehearsals, recording sessions. Lobby Art Gallery display features a different regional artist each month.
More Information: WOW Hall

Whiteaker Block Party - Eugene (not curator reviewed)

August
Location: 3rd Avenue/Van Buren
Why Go There? Annual volunteer-driven outdoor one day event spans four blocks of historic neighborhood, free to the public. Features many local bands, performers, multiple stages; street performances, food, art, craft vendors.
More Information: Whiteaker Block Party

Oregon Bach Festival - Eugene

June-July
Location: Varies
Why Go There? Highly regarded annual festival celebrates Bach; 20+ performances, lectures, community outreach events. Annual gala fundraising event kicks off the festival (June).
More Information: Oregon Bach Festival

Wildish Community Theater - Springfield

Location: 630 Main Street
Why Go There? Host venue for Chamber Music Amici, Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra, ballet, film events, musicals, plays, other events
More Information: Wildish Theater + SSJO

Additional Resources (not curator reviewed):

Chamber Master - Cottage Grove
Free weekly Wednesday summer evening outdoor concerts, Bohemia Park Amphitheater, 101 South 10th (June - September)

Saginaw Vineyard - Cottage Grove
Saginaw Vineyard Friday evenings free live music (classy rock, bluegrass, country). Purchase food on-site or may bring (year-round)

Chamber Music Amici - Eugene/Springfield
Chamber Music Amici offers seasonal concerts with post-concert refreshments; yearly fundraiser gala dinner

Delgani String Quartet - Eugene (also Portland, Salem)
Classical to contemporary chamber music repertoire concerts, various venues

Eugene Opera - Eugene/Springfield
Offers classic and modern works. Special events include free films, talks, art exhibits; annual fall fundraiser gala.

Eugene Ballet - Eugene
Professional Eugene Ballet Company offers four yearly contemporary and classical programs

Eugene Film Festival - Eugene
Annual festival weekend for filmmakers, film enthusiasts (November)

Oregon Contemporary Theatre - Eugene
Oregon Contemporary Theatre's professional company offers six plays annually, play readings, annual gala fundraiser. Budget friendly: a pay-what-you-will preview. 194 West Broadway (September-June)

Chamber Music at Beall - Eugene
Series of six chamber music concerts performed by acclaimed musicians

Roaring Rapids Pizza - Eugene
Hosts free jazz concerts by the river (seasonal)

Silvan Ridge - Eugene
Silvan Ridge winery Friday evening free concerts, wood-fired pizzas for sale or bring own picnic (June-October)

University of Oregon School of Music - Eugene
University of Oregon school of music, dance performances

Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra - Eugene
Performs big band/swing jazz

Willamalane - Eugene
Sounds Like Summer free evening outdoor concerts, movies and plays (Wednesday concerts, Friday movies)