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Rappers and R&B artists from around the country are coming together for a one night event at the historic WOW Hall on Saturday night in Eugene. Polar Fest, presented by Plugintheox, will string together performances from growing artists Aris Ray, Toddie B, Haywood, Prznt, 2MuchPeso, kesh…

On Friday, Jan. 11, the WOW Hall will host the first ever ViralFest, with a stacked lineup featuring notable names from the Bay Area and Portland hip-hop scenes.

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Eugene’s Hi-Fi Music Hall will close its doors for up to three months to reapply for a liquor license under new management, owner Danny Kime announced in a press released on Thursday. The venue will be closed starting on Dec. 13.

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The city of Eugene held its fourth annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday night. The event included food, drink, shopping, dancing, live music and more!

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Halloween night is the most spooky night of the year — a perfect excuse to gather all your friends and delight in all things eerie. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, making plans can be complicated. Weekends are the ideal time for parties and events, so Halloween this time ar…

Halloween night is the most spooky night of the year — a perfect excuse to gather all your friends and delight in all things eerie. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, making plans can be complicated. Weekends are the ideal time for parties and events, so Halloween this time ar…

More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…

More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…

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Crowd members cheer on the Arctic Monkeys. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bassist Nick O’Malley lays down a riff. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Opener Mini Mansions’ Tyler Parkford joins Arctic Monkeys on stage to play keys. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner bops his head to the music. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner plays guitar during “Do I Wanna Know?” — the band’s best-selling track to date. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northro…

Touring percussionist Davey Latter takes on tambourine and a drum pad. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Drummer Matt Helders focuses on a beat. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The crowd dances to “Do I Wanna Know?.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Vocalist Alex Turner jams on guitar with guitarist Jamie Cook. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Billie Eilish uses her entire body to express her music. Billie Eilish performs at the Roseland Theater in Portland on Oct. 23, 2018. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Mild High Club, the jangly solo project of LA-based musician Alexander Brettin, performed a free show at the EMU Ballroom on Friday night. Brettin, along with his touring bandmates, brought a set of hazy, jazz-inspired indie music to the ballroom’s relaxed atmosphere. The concert also featur…

On most fall Saturdays in Eugene, Alton Baker Park is filled with masses of Ducks football fans flocking to Autzen Stadium. Many fans attend just to see Heisman hopeful quarterback Justin Herbert.

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A crowd member watches a “glover,” someone who uses lit gloves to creates a light show with their hands. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

EDM duo Zeds Dead performs. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

A group of concert-goers ride on their friends’ shoulders as Zeds Dead takes the stage. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Zeds Dead headlines the Deadbeats Tour Eugene. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Crowd members cheer as headliner Zeds Dead finally takes the stage after five opening acts. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Ganja White Night has the crowd put their hands up. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

A crowd member sits on shoulders for a better view. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The night’s energetic crowd fills up the hillside at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The crowd splits to form a mosh pit to the hard-hitting bass of 12th Planet. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Electronic music producer 12th Planet Performs. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

On Thursday nights in the Erb Memorial Union, the Redwood Auditorium smells like fresh popcorn and is filled with over a hundred University of Oregon students. Attendees dance to music and socialize while they wait in line for Ducks After Dark to begin. The weekly event is open to all UO stu…

At 16 years old, Michelle Zauner wore bootcut jeans and Forever 21 t-shirts while she played simple sets at WOW Hall with only an acoustic guitar.

In the nearly 100 years since Taylor’s Bar and Grill opened its doors, it has been known for rambunctious energy. One owner drove a motorcycle through the bar. Another fought off a man who bit his thumb.

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Eugene native Michelle Zauner takes the stage at the WOW Hall under her solo act monicker, Japanese Breakfast. Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Michelle Zauner closes Japanese Breakfast’s set with a cover of “Dreams” by the Cranberries. Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Japanese Breakfast performs “Everybody Wants to Love You.” Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Japanese Breakfast performs “Everybody Wants to Love You.” Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Japanese Breakfast interacts with her hometown crowd. Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Japanese Breakfast plays keys and sings. Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)