Looking for some post-Valentine’s Day plans? Drink your blues away with Zwickelmania, a Eugene brewery bus tour. On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Rogue Ales Public House is offering bus rides to six Eugene breweries. Begin the day at 10 a.m. with a $10 brunch at the Rogue Public House, then travel in the Track Town bus for free, while breweries provide samples and tours at no charge. The bus leaves from Rogue Public House at 11 a.m. and seats are first come, first serve. Guests may also join the brewery tour later, as the bus is picking up at several locations until 5:30 p.m.
Rogue Ales is one of several Eugene brewery start-up success stories. Started by a couple of University of Oregon fraternity brothers in the late ‘80s, the craft brewery now has locations throughout Oregon, Washington and California. The brewery has crafted their identity and coined their process of doing things differently, calling it the “The Rogue Way.”
Oregon is famous for its local breweries, all of which are stops on Zwickelmania. Grab some friends and take advantage of this opportunity for a free and safe ride.
P.S. if you’re curious, a Zwickel is a steel screw valve on the side of a fermentation tank.
Bus pick-up times and locations:
Rogue Public House & Track Town Ales (844 Olive St.): 11 a.m. , 12:05 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:25 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Falling Sky Brewery (1334 Oak Alley) 11:10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:35 p.m.
McMenamins Brewery (1243 High St.): 11:20 a.m., 12:25 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:35 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Ninkasi Brewing (272 Van Buren St.): 11:30 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:50 p.m. and 4:55 p.m.
Hop Valley Brewing (990 W 1st Ave.): 11:40 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:50 p.m., 2:55 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:05 p.m.
Oakshire Brewery (1055 Madera St.): 11:50 a.m., 12:55 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:05 p.m., 4:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
In Eugene
On Campus
Feb. 14-15 Dance 2014: Enjoy this annual concert presented by the UO Department of Dance, featuring students in faculty-choreographed pieces. Gerlinger Annex Dougherty Dance Theater (1484 University Street), $10 general admission, $5 students, 8-9:30 p.m.
Feb. 14 Sex and the Single Sloth: Curious about the life of this popular tree-loving mammal? Check out this free lecture for an intimate look at sloths, perfect timing for Valentine’s Day. William W. Knight Law Center (1515 Agate St.), free admission, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Off Campus
Feb. 14 Moonlight Mash Amore: Meet up at Kesey Square with your bike and go on a mystical 9.8 mile moonlight ride. The theme is love, so feel free to dress yourself and/or your bike up. Kesey Square (10 E. Broadway) to 13th Alley and Oak Street, free, 5:45 p.m.
Feb. 15 ”This Is Your Brain On Love” — Thriftworks, Jobot and SugarBeats: Catch a lovely night of EDM post-Valentine’s Day. WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave.), $15 in advance, $20 at the door, 9 p.m.
Feb. 15 Amos Lee: See this folk-rock singer-songwriter, along with five-piece bluegrass band Black Prairie. McDonald Theater (1010 Willamette St.), $41 floor tickets, $36 upper balcony, 8 p.m.
Feb. 15 2014 Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couples Classic: Grab a pal or lover and tackle a 5K, enjoy refreshments and bring a swim suit and towel for the post-run hot tub. River Road Park & Recreation District Office (1400 Lake Drive), $15 without shirt, $25 with shirt, add $5 on race day, 9:30 a.m.
In Portland
Feb. 14 Presidents of the United States of America: See the alt-rock band, famous for their hit “Peaches,” just days before their seventh studio album drops, along with Portland locals Old Light and electronic garage Connecticut-based You Scream | Scream. Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside St.), $22 in advance, $25 day of show, 8 p.m.
Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Comedy Show: Celebrate all aspects of Valentine’s Day with two comedy shows. First, My Funny Valentine features improvised scenes based on the love stories of audience members. After, My Shitty Valentine shows the holiday’s downside with improvised scenes about disappointment, humiliation and heartbreak. Curious Comedy (5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.), My Funny Valentine: $12 online, $15 at the door, $50 for dinner & show for two; My Shitty Valentine: $5, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Feb. 14-16 Jitney: See this powerful August Wilson play about black Pittsburgh taxi drivers in the 1970s. Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway), tickets $32-$63, 7:30 p.m Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Feb. 15 Swan Sovereign: Check out this pop-rock trio and their killer harmonies, formerly called Dirty Martini. Doug Fir Lounge (830 E. Burnside St.), 21 and over, $13, 9 p.m.