Events

Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra
featuring Ken Peplowski

Swingin’ In The New Year!

Ken will be bringing in 2025 with lots of great big band jazz and swing, laughs, great stories, and
overall fun! Over the years Ken has collaborated with a litany of legendary musicians including:
Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, George Shearing, Madonna, Hank Jones,
Rosemary Clooney, Houston Person, and Woody Allen. The joy of celebrating music together
will be ringing through the rafters of the Wildish Community Theater on January 18th!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz brilliance. Reserve your seat now for a night that’s bound to captivate!

📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield, OR

Join us for a powerful evening dedicated to addressing teen homelessness and exploring innovative solutions. The event highlights the trailblazing work of Scorpion Creek Ranch, a community initiative focused on breaking the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable youth.

Springfield, OR - The City of Springfield invites community members to join Mayor Sean VanGordon at the annual State of the City Address, a celebration of Springfield’s accomplishments and a look forward at its future. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, located at 630 Main Street in Downtown Springfield.

🎸 Joshua Josué Presents: A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute 🎸

📅 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield, OR

On February 1, 2025, music enthusiasts will experience a heartfelt tribute commemorating 66 years since the day the music died. Join Joshua Josué and his band for an evening dedicated to the timeless songs of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.

Join us for this free History Night celebrating local history and the launch of the Springfield History Museum on-line catalog. The Springfield History Museum holds over 12,000 artifacts related to the history of Springfield and rural east Lane County. This project was made possible through the support of the Springfield Public Library Foundation and in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time:4:30pm - 6:30pm

Time Zone: Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)

Location: Wildish Community Theater

Audience:  Adults     Community Events     for the Whole Family  

The Springfield History Museum and Morning Star Creative welcome friends and families of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate ILLUMINATION at the Wildish Community Theater on Saturday, February 8th.

The event will include a screening and panel discussion exploring the American Indian and Alaska Native experience of Springfield and rural east Lane County. We encourage everyone to stay for our After Party to enjoy delicious food and Tribally Influenced Music in community.

Canceled The Basement Famous Tour with TJ - A Valentine's Night of Comedy!   Canceled Due to unforseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We are working on rescheduling this event and want to thank everyone who has purchased a ticket. Refunds will be issued as soon as possible.  Thank You     This Valentine's… Read More »CANCELED| The Basement Famous Tour with TJ – A Valentine’s Night of Comedy| CANCELED

February 16th, 3:00 pm
February 17th, 7:30 pm

SpringFilm is a free monthly film series offered by the Springfield Public Library, it is made possible by a partnership with the Springfield Public Library Foundation, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District, and the Wildish Community Theater. It is generously sponsored by Plank Town Brewing Company.

What: free movie screening of I, Tonya (2017)
When: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th
Where: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce invites you once again to join the community and raise a glass in celebration of excellence, achievement, and legacy impact at the Inspire Excellence Annual Awards!

Guests can look forward to networking, refreshments, and an inspiring experience in the company of colleagues, friends, and community leaders. This event fills up quickly – reserve your spot at the Wildish Community Theater today!

Cocktail Attire Encouraged!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield, OR

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Boy Named Sue, Oregon’s premier horn band tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash and other country greats. Fronted by the charismatic Cuchulain, a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit, the band delivers a lively and dynamic take on country classics.

📅 Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield, OR
🎟️ Tickets: $20 

Get ready for a night of authentic honky-tonk as Scott Southworth, a multi-award-winning Nashville-based singer-songwriter, takes the stage at the Wildish Theater! Known as the "Hillbilly Singer", Scott brings his heartfelt lyrics, signature wit, and unmatched talent for traditional country music.