John Henry’s is a vibrant hub in Eugene, Oregon, renowned for its diverse and exciting calendar of events. From electrifying metal nights to captivating Shibari performances, and from punk rock shows to spoken word evenings, John Henry’s offers an eclectic mix that caters to a wide range of tastes. This article provides a detailed look into the upcoming events at John Henry’s, ensuring you don’t miss out on the best entertainment Eugene has to offer.
February 2025: Kicking Off the Month with Metal and Unique Performances
February at John Henry’s starts strong with METAL MONDAYS. On February 24th, Janys-Iren Faughn will be taking over the decks, spinning both classic and modern metal anthems all night long. This is a free event for those 21 and over, starting at 9 pm, perfect for metalheads looking to kick off their week with high energy and great tunes.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Metal Mondays event poster featuring a skull and metal typography, advertising a night of classic and modern metal music.
Continuing the week, Shibari, fire, and flow night returns on February 26th. This monthly spectacle promises a mesmerizing experience combining Shibari rope art, fire performances, and flow arts. Starting at 9 pm, with a $10 cover for the 21+ crowd, this event is a unique offering at John Henry’s, showcasing performance art in an intimate venue setting.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Shibari Fire and Flow night advertisement, featuring a stylized image suggestive of rope art and performance.
Rounding out February on the 27th, John Henry’s presents a high-octane punk and rock triple header. Face Transplant, Die Right, and The Folly will take the stage, delivering a night of raw energy and alternative sounds. Doors open at 8 pm, with the show starting at 9 pm. A suggested donation of $10 gets you in to witness these punk and rock acts, also for the 21+ audience.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event flyer announcing a punk rock show with bands Face Transplant, Die Right, and The Folly, promoting a night of alternative music.
March 2025: Goth Nights, Book Clubs, and Tribute Bands at John Henry’s
March at John Henry’s is packed with diverse events starting with the return of GHOSTHOUSE, Eugene’s longest-running goth night, on March 1st. DJs Heath, Refugium, Eric Yokai, and 4NGST will be spinning goth, darkwave, and industrial tunes. The night begins at 8 pm, with a $5 cover for the 21+ crowd, making it an affordable and essential event for Eugene’s goth scene.
Image alt text: John Henry’s GHOSTHOUSE event poster featuring gothic imagery and DJ names for a goth, darkwave, and industrial music night.
For a more intellectual evening, the barroom bookclub meets on March 3rd, discussing the first half of The Strugatskys’ sci-fi classic, “The Roadside Picnic.” This free event starts at 6 pm and is open to those 21 and over, offering a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for book lovers.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Barroom Bookclub announcement, featuring a book cover graphic and details for the discussion of “The Roadside Picnic”.
Also on March 3rd, METAL MONDAYS returns, this time with LORDFIREGIANT spinning classic and modern metal. Starting at 9 pm and free for the 21+ crowd, this is another opportunity for metal fans to enjoy their favorite music at John Henry’s.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Metal Mondays logo, advertising a vinyl metal music night with DJ Lordfiregiant.
For a different kind of excitement, March 5th brings Girls Night Out, a Magic Mike experience. This touring show promises a “jaw-dropping time” with years of experience and countless gym hours behind the performers. Doors open at 7 pm, show at 8 pm, for the 21+ audience. Tickets are available online, offering a perfect night out for fans of energetic dance performances.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Girls Night Out advertisement, promoting a Magic Mike style male revue show.
BROWN STALLION INVITATIONAL, Eugene’s own Ween cover band, returns for their monthly residency on March 6th. Expect friends, guest musicians, and vocalists in this always-entertaining show. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, with a suggested cover of $5-$10 for the 21+ crowd.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Brown Stallion Invitational poster, advertising a Ween cover band performance with guest musicians.
March 7th features a strong lineup of bands presented by Flossless: ALTAR DE FEY, ESSES, and GRAVE DAYS. This night promises a mix of Oakland deathrock, PDX darkness, and Eugene goth rock. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, with tickets at $13 in advance and $17 on the door for the 21+ show.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Altar De Fey, Esses, and Grave Days, promoting a night of deathrock and goth rock music.
DYKE NIGHT RETURNS on March 8th with DJs Vele, Cumulus, Tinta Turnter, and Colin A Bootblack. This dance night is for queer, trans, lesbian, and bipoc individuals. Starting at 9 pm with a $5 cover for the 21+ crowd, it’s a night to dance and celebrate inclusivity at John Henry’s.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Dyke Night event advertisement, featuring a stylized image and DJ names for a queer dance night.
On March 9th, Lake Drive, an indie pop band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will perform at John Henry’s for the first time, supported by local emo bands Pretty Suspect and Tiny Dino. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, with a suggested donation of $10 for this 21+ event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Lake Drive, Pretty Suspect, and Tiny Dino, advertising an indie pop and emo music night.
METAL MONDAY’S PRESENTS LORD FIREGIANT’S DIRTY 30 BASH on March 10th. This special Metal Monday features Malevolent Instinct and Milton, promising a night of crust-infused metal and experimental doom. Starting at 9 pm, with a $10 cover for the 21+ audience, it’s a birthday bash for metal fans.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Metal Monday event poster for Lord Firegiant’s Dirty 30 Bash, featuring metal bands Malevolent Instinct and Milton.
Psychobilly fans rejoice as Koffin Kats return to John Henry’s on March 12th, with support from The Last Gang and local band Kotter. This Flossless presentation promises a high-energy night of psychobilly and punk rock. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, tickets are $18/$22 for this 21+ event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Koffin Kats with The Last Gang and Kotter, advertising a psychobilly and punk rock concert.
For comedy and games, check out The Online Forever Podcast: Offline Forever on March 14th. Hosts Sidney Summers and OJ Stellar will bring comedy, games, gossip, surprise guests, and audience participation to the stage. Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm, tickets are $17/$20 with a $50 meet and greet option. This partially seated, 21+ event offers a unique live podcast experience.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Offline Forever Podcast live show poster, featuring the podcast hosts and event details for a comedy and games night.
A special nighttime edition of the spoken word open mic happens on March 15th. This “quiet weekend” event is perfect for storytellers, comedians, and poets. Sign-ups at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, and it’s free to participate or attend. Partially seated and 21+, this is a chance to share or enjoy spoken word performances in a unique setting at John Henry’s.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Spoken Word Open Mic night advertisement, featuring abstract art and event details for a spoken word performance night.
Nott, described as “seismic story telling from the abyss,” brings deathcore, djent, and sludge metal to John Henry’s on March 16th. Local support includes Paralicyst. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, tickets are $10/$15 for this 21+ metal event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Nott, advertising a deathcore, djent, and sludge metal music performance.
METAL MONDAYS continues on March 17th with LORDFIREGIANT again providing the metal vinyl soundtrack. Free entry for the 21+ crowd starting at 9 pm, keeping the metal spirit alive at John Henry’s every Monday.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Metal Mondays logo, advertising a vinyl metal music night with DJ Lordfiregiant.
Oh, Rose, an indie band from Olympia, WA, will play John Henry’s on March 20th, supported by Sara B Coyote. Known for powerful performances and emotive music, Oh, Rose promises a memorable night. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, tickets are $15/$20 for this 21+ event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Oh, Rose and Sara B Coyote, promoting an indie music concert.
Indie rock and psych music take center stage on March 21st with Abronia and Egotones Minor Mirage. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, with a suggested donation of $10 for this 21+ event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event flyer for Abronia and Egotones Minor Mirage, advertising an indie rock and psych music night.
March 22nd continues the indie rock theme with State Parks, Full Color Dream, Killmer, and Salamonca performing a night of indie rock, post-punk, and alternative music. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, suggested donation of $10, 21+.
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Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for State Parks, Full Color Dream, Killmer, and Salamonca, advertising an indie rock and alternative music concert.
Metalachi, the mariachi metal band, will bring their unique blend of humor and music to John Henry’s on March 24th, supported by Draggernaut. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, tickets are $20/$25 for this 21+ event. Expect a wild and entertaining performance.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Metalachi, advertising a mariachi metal band performance.
Shibari, fire, and flow night returns on March 26th for another monthly installment of this captivating performance art event. 9 pm start, $10 cover, 21+.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Shibari Fire and Flow night advertisement, featuring stylized rope art and performance details.
March 27th features Holy Locust, Yes Ma’am, and Pigeon Pit, promising a night of acoustic folk, street blues, and country punk. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, tickets are $20/$25 for this 21+ event.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Holy Locust, Yes Ma’am, and Pigeon Pit, advertising a folk, blues, and punk music concert.
Fluid Druid, Kid Ferris, Common Koi, and Housekeeping will perform on March 29th, bringing psychedelic rock and indie sounds to John Henry’s. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, $10 cover, 21+.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event flyer for Fluid Druid, Kid Ferris, Common Koi, and Housekeeping, advertising a psychedelic rock music night.
March ends with Malevich, Senza, and Ablation Cascade on March 30th, delivering a night of black metal, grind, crust, skramz, and post-hardcore. Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, $12 cover, 21+.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Malevich, Senza, and Ablation Cascade, advertising an extreme metal music concert.
And of course, METAL MONDAYS concludes March on the 31st with LORDFIREGIANT, continuing the weekly metal vinyl tradition, free for the 21+ crowd from 9 pm.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Metal Mondays logo, advertising a vinyl metal music night with DJ Lordfiregiant.
April & Beyond at John Henry’s: Continuing the Entertainment
The calendar extends into April and beyond at John Henry’s, promising even more diverse entertainment. April 3rd sees the return of BROWN STALLION INVITATIONAL, and April 4th features Dummy, Shower Curtain, and Bowl Peace. GHOSTHOUSE returns on April 5th, and Lioneer headlines on April 6th. The bookclub meets again on April 7th, alongside another METAL MONDAYS. April 12th brings Early Moods, and Mistress of Reality (an all-female Black Sabbath tribute) performs on April 18th. Xoth takes the stage on April 19th, and METAL MONDAYS continues on April 21st. May and June highlights include EYEHATEGOD (May 1st), Broadway After Dark (May 18th), and Inkognita (June 22nd), showing the breadth of events at John Henry’s extending into the summer.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Brown Stallion Invitational poster, advertising a Ween cover band performance for April.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Dummy, Shower Curtain, and Bowl Peace, promoting an indie music concert.
Image alt text: John Henry’s GHOSTHOUSE event poster for April, advertising a goth, darkwave, and industrial music night.
Image alt text: John Henry’s Barroom Bookclub announcement for April, featuring a book cover graphic and details for part 2 of “The Roadside Picnic” discussion.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for Mistress of Reality, advertising an all-female Black Sabbath tribute band.
Image alt text: John Henry’s event poster for EYEHATEGOD and Dwarves, advertising a sludge metal and punk music concert.
Conclusion: John Henry’s – Eugene’s Premier Entertainment Destination
John Henry’s stands out as a premier entertainment destination in Eugene, Oregon. With its consistently packed calendar featuring a wide array of events, from weekly metal nights and book clubs to unique performance art and diverse music genres, John Henry’s truly offers something for everyone. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to Eugene, be sure to check out John Henry’s for a memorable night out. For tickets and more information, visit their website and explore the full event listings to plan your next visit to John Henry’s.
