Eugene, OR – Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the December 6th First Friday ArtWalk. Start your self-guided tour at the Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide and shop the Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and arts venues of downtown Eugene from 5:30-8:00pm. The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is presented by Lane Arts Council and is always free..

In the Farmers Market Pavilion: World Aids Day Commemoration, 5:00pm: Join HIV Alliance in commemorating World AIDS Day on December 6th, beginning at 5:00pm in the Farmers Market Pavilion. Celebrations include a reception, art by people living with HIV, distribution of at-home HIV test kits, and interactive displays highlighting community efforts toward ending HIV/AIDS. At 5:30pm, a program will begin where HIV Alliance’s medical director, Gail Hacker, will be honored for her volunteer work, followed by a community candlelight walk in honor of those lost to HIV/AIDS. More information at hivalliance.org/events.

Makers Mixer, 7:30pm: Get to know local makers at the Makers Mixer, hosted by Eugene Made, Eugene's Table, and Lane Arts Council! This free, public mixer will open at the close of the Artist Marketplace, providing an opportunity for Lane County artists, makers, and manufacturers to connect and collaborate ahead of the hectic holiday shopping season. If you're interested in participating, please RSVP at eugmade.com/rsvp.