Calendar

Friday, Dec 26

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

DJ Alejandro. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $15/entry. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Saturday, Dec 27

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. A Spanish-English bilingual storytime for children. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A night of rhythm and blues. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Corvallis Contra Dance. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm intro lesson, 7:30 dance begins. Cost: Sliding scale $12-20, students $6, under 18 free. Folk dance for everyone. Sober event with gender free calling, no partner necessary. Featuring The Overtones with Gordy Euler calling. Visit Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Sunday, Dec 28

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm, 4:30 pm sign ups. Open Mic night, Old World style. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. Born on the original Christmas day in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for the messiah. Visit Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, Dec 29

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Squishmallow Party. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Grades 4-5. Complete puzzle challenges for a chance to win a prize. Visit Squishmallow Party | CBCPL for more info.

Techno Night with DJ Puretaint. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Tuesday, Dec 30

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 am. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Visit CBCPL | Little Listeners for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. Born on the original Christmas day in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for the messiah. Visit Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Wednesday, Dec 31

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms | Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at 1-3 year olds. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Toddler Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Noon Years Eve. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11:30 pm. This party includes a craft, a snack, and a chance to dance and sing, as well as a count down to a noontime New Year’s. Visit Noon New Years Eve | CBCPL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

New Year’s Eve Bash with Citizens of the Universe and Stone Ape. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

A Very Nerdy New Year. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $5/ticket. 21+. Bombs Away’s second annual New Year’s Eve drag show. A celebration of LGBTQAI2S+ nerdiness and geek culture with drag, burlesque, cosplay, and more. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Thursday Jan 1

All City Offices Closed, All Library branches closed.

Polar Brrr Swim. Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 Highland Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm.  Cost: $3-6/person, age dependent. Take a plunge down the waterslide into the cold outdoor pool. Visit Polar Brrrr Swim | Corvallis for more info.

Friday, Jan 2

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Red Yarn Children’s Concert. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) weaves roots music and puppetry into high-energy, interactive shows for family. Visit Red Yarn Children’s Concert | CBCPL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

Art Explorium for Kids. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
2 pm. Ages 12 and under. Create a masterpiece through process art for kids. Includes opportunities to print, paint, build, cut and glue. Be prepared to be messy. Visit  Art Explorium for Kids | CBCPL for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
4 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.

January Featured Author: Kathryn Henderson. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featured Author Kathryn Henderson will be reading from her children’s book, Magic of Lighthouse Farm. The story follows Gwen and Peter, the caretakers of Lighthouse Farm and its animal residents, as they realize that the magic of lighthouse farm is slipping away. Visit Featured Author: Kathryn Henderson | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. From live performances and gallery walks to family-friendly activities and after-hours shopping, Friday Lights is a chance to experience downtown in a new way. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.