In the evolution of auditoriums, university halls take a proud step above the venues you may have seen your high school drama club in. Mingle with undergrads in this graceful venue or stow yourself away in the balcony and take it in from above.

Multi-purpose rooms everywhere beware: the Amazon Community Center has it going on for all ages and inclinations. Aside from the outdoor pool and community theater, the center offers crafts and a room full or aspirations, where you can learn self defense among the dreams of tap and ballet dancers, yogis and people who do something with large fluffy pillows.

Card games, chess and children may all abound in this all ages locale. There’s room to spread out and maybe you can nab a couch but be ready for friendly families and lively chatter over beer, wine and dinner.

Eugene’s finest youth hold guard affront the city’s shining star. Make your way through the popular sidewalk hangout area to the public library, arguably the most attractive building downtown. You’ll find not only great literature and a massive collection of movies, but also room for leisurely tea and a bagel and for community gatherings. Find the Tykeson room through the front foyer.

Once upon a time there was a young pirate in Eugene. This pirate loved to dance. He twisted his long mustache, slicked back his hair and put on a white suit with blue shoes. This pirate danced at John Henry’s. No one paid him any mind. Sometimes you just gotta be - without a care for what the pretty people are doing across the street. Bring your attitude, but don’t expect anyone to care while you dance, shoot some pool or sit back in the dark in this well worn bar. 21 and over only.

Feathers, postcards, yarn, beads, ribbon, crayons, bottle caps, and coffee cans. Let the clutter settle and make it all into art. M.E.C.C.A shows you options. From there, it’s all up to you. With studio space and equipment available this non-profit art center provides an inspirational space to explore your creativity.

Toss out that inner nerd and feel hip for a visit to Mujeres. Upbeat music and your perky stylist will help you work through those chewed-up nails, that Frida Khalo brow, your 15-year-old pony tail or that fading summer tan. Mujeres serves both men and women of all ages.

Squeeze in tight at this eclectic laid-back hub of the Whitaker neighborhood. Don’t be afraid to talk to strangers here – you may be sharing a chair with one of them. This friendly scene boasts local microbrews as part of their full bar as well as pizza and occasionally some super moist chocolate chip cookies among other choices. Shows are 21 and over.

It may inspire flashbacks to 6th grade dodge ball, but while there may be zealous adolescents running around, there’s no repressed anger in the lively colorful Sheldon Community Center Gym. Seasonal decoration, basketball hoops and the all important murals of monsters and dragons adorn this family centered locale.

Ever find yourself talking about art and notice that you just used a word you don’t know the meaning of? Or listening to someone else and realized they’re quoting your freshman art history teacher? Incorrectly? Studio West brings edgy contemporary art to Eugene, but breaks down the wall between viewing art and understanding art. With visiting artists and live demos, the gallery strives to be interactive. Enjoy the rotating artists and glass work without stressing to cite scholars and chic magazines.

Trim your toe nails and file down any unsightly calluses to wander around this blissful barefoot heaven. Gentle water fountains guide the way to spacious yoga and dance rooms being watched over by assorted deities. Tamarack caters to the body-soul connection for all ages. A bright pool area offers family and adult-only swim times.

Remember that you’re in public when you sit back on a couch with that beer in your hand to watch a movie. This cozy theater made going to the movies the casual affair it should be when they brought in some plush furniture and started serving beer and wine. Showings are 21 and over unless otherwise specified.

Break out your stilettos to carouse among the crowd and scope out beauties from a spacious bar. Heady conversations are best traded at the door for serious booty shaking and vivacious synergy. Twenty-one and over except for special occasions.

What could be more patriotic than a cotillion-style ballroom encircled with wooden chairs, No Gum Chewing signs and icicle lighting all looked over by an American flag and George and Abe, two presidents even Eugenites have a hard time criticizing? If that’s not your type of America, there’s alcohol nearby. The Vet’s Club offers a social scene to play and lounge in with Mac’s bar available for drinks. Seriously though: no gum.

Revitalized implies a former live of vitality. In its past life the Wildish Theater housed emotive musicals, raunchy horrors, and classic black and white on the big screen, likely with its share of nervous first dates, taboo make out sessions and sweet evenings out. As part of downtown Springfield’s revitalization, the old movie theater’s guts were replaced with comfy stadium seating and a live stage. Enjoy the modern amenities with a perfect view from every seat.

Enjoy the outdoors? Or just like to pretend you enjoy the outdoors? WREN offers the best for both options. Sitting right by the Fern Ridge bike path, WREN’s yurt can be a hold up on dry land while the more adventurous wander among the wetlands on ecology saving foot paths.

If these floors could talk, they’d have some ramblings about Depression-era square dancing, ballroom horseplay and more recent drum circles. It’d be best to nod and let the music tune it all out before heading below for a drink. For decades the WOW Hall has staged countless events and entertainment in its vast ballroom. Be prepared to mill about this expansive open space. A beer garden is available downstairs for 21+.