Beaver State Comic Con
Beaver State Comic Con is a pop culture and comic convention held in Redmond (Bend area) in Central Oregon, celebrating everything from comics and anime to movies, TV, and beyond.
The event features celebrity guests, local artists, a wide array of vendors, comics, toys, collectibles, games, cosplay, and much more, making it a must-attend for fans of all genres.
First Friday Art Walk
Explore Downtown Eugene’s vibrant arts scene during the June 5th First Friday ArtWalk. Stop by the Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide and shop the pop-up Artist Marketplace from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is presented by Lane Arts Council and is always free.
Books With Pictures Con
BwPCon! is a FREE one day event featuring a wide range of local artists all gathered to show your their stuff! The event is heavily inspired by the Artist Alley halls traditionally found at comic and anime conventions, giving our nerdier friends a chance to gather and support community.
BwPCon! also features live music, special guests, cosplay, panels, trivia, and more! Not to mention our wonderful comic shop in the middle of it all, along with the Short Box food cart pod on the east side of the building.
Observation Station
Observation Station is a mobile, site-responsive drawing installation that transforms climbing gyms and movement spaces into observation spaces. Positioned directly within environments of physical discipline, the project uses observational drawing to capture the biomechanics, rhythms, and spatial negotiations of bodies in motion.
Moving beyond traditional representation, the project champions a collaborative visual archive. LGBTQ+ athletes and underserved community members are not passive subjects, but active contributors to a shared visual archive, demonstrating how embodied practices generate unique forms of visual knowledge.
CAFE 2026
The Comic Arts Festival of Eugene (CAFE) is a celebration of comics, art, and storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. Organized by Books With Pictures Eugene, this free, all-ages event brings together creators, readers, and fans for a day of connection and discovery. CAFE showcases the work of independent cartoonists, small publishers, and local talent, with a focus on uplifting diverse voices and fostering community through the joy of comics.
With guest artists, panels, workshops, and a whole alley full of amazing comics artists, CAFE is Eugene’s homegrown comics festival—welcoming to longtime fans and curious newcomers alike!