Thursday, December 27
Guitar Group
Community Outreach Inc., 865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis. 10:10 – 11 a.m.
Into guitar? This group of guitar players meets every Thursday to learn music, have conversations, and just jam out. All skill levels are welcome! Contact, tpos@communityoutreachinc.org for more info.
Free Range Open Mic
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 p.m. Free.
Everyone’s favorite roaming open mic! Whether you’re just coming to hang out, or you want in on the action, Free Range is as good as it gets. A great place to get to know your local music community. Sign ups start at 7:30. Visit http://bombsawaycafe.com for more info.
Friday, December 28
Sick Monkey
Calapooia Brewing Company, 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m. Free.
I’m assuming they mean “sick” in the good way, because upon visiting http://www.reverbnation.com/
Saturday, December 29
Majestic Readers’ Theater: Fireflies
Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2 St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10-$12.
If you haven’t been to one of these reader’s theater events, you’re missing out. This edition has you enjoying a play based on Eleanor & Abel by Annette Sanford. Retired schoolteacher, a quiet life, a tiny town… and then suddenly you’ve got a hole in the roof and a smooth-talking drifter. A recipe for some good drama. Visit, http://www.majestic.org for more info. Also runs on Sunday the 30th at 3pm and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 30
Celtic Session
DeMaggio’s New York Pizza, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free.
December 30th: the calm before the storm. Why not chill out with some fancy celtic tunes and stuff your face? Why not, indeed. Visit, http://demaggiospizza.com for more info.
Monday, December 31
Hazzadus Flows NYE (Vol.3)
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. $5.
Volume 3 of the NYE edition Hazzadus Flows is here! Presented to you b the awesome Corvallis Hip-hop scene, I suggest you put on your big kid drawers and get prepared for some incredible local talent. Does Corvallis hip-hop matter? Come find out. Visit, bombsawaycafe.com/ for more info.
New Year’s Face-Melting EVE
DeMaggio’s New York Pizza, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 p.m. $5.
Get ready for more to melt than just your cheese – If This, These, Human Ottoman, and That Coyote. Yes, you heard that right: three of the most kick… rear bands in the area, period. This is how you do New Year’s Eve. Visit, https://demaggiospizza.com for more info.
Tuesday, January 1
10th Annual HOTV
Resolution Run
Thompson Shelter, Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Free.
Want to kick off the New Year by running your tushie off? This is the tenth iteration of this fun run, and while pets need to chill at home, you’re welcome to rock some headphones or pop a wee one into the family stroller and hit the course. Snacks and coffee will be on hand from the delicious Tried & True Coffee Co. Register for the Resolution Run online – and it’s totally free. Visit the Heart of the Valley Runners Facebook for more info.
Polar Bear Swim
Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1 – 3 p.m. $3-$10
If your idea of a good time is flying down a big waterslide into a cold pool during Winter, then you’re in luck! And don’t worry, there’ll be a warm indoor poo, hot cider, and treats as well. All ages welcome! Contact, osborn@corvallisoregon.gov for more info.
Wednesday, January 2
Legopalooza
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free.
Lego movie? Check. Tons of Legos? Also check. Free? Triple check. Kids of all ages (and that means you, adults) are invited! Visit, https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/ for more info.
WEDNESDAYS at the WHITESIDE presents: Wayne’s World
The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. $5 – $7.
Yes, they’re showing the Wayne’s World. Seriously, when was the last time you had a chance to catch this on the big screen? 1992? Oh yes, it will be yours.Visit, https://www.whitesidetheatre.
Thursday, January 3
Winter Break Game Day –
with Virtual Reality
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free.
When the library invites you to play with VR and also busts out all of their cool board games, you don’t question it, you just go. Kids of all ages and their families are welcome. Visit, https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/ for more info.
READ Dogs: Read to a Dog
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free.
Do you think your kid would be into practicing their reading… on a doggie? Because who wouldn’t, seriously! Trained therapy dogs will be hanging out, listening to tales as spun by your spawn. This actually happens a couple of times a month – online permission slip required.Visit, https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/ for more info.
By Sam Campbell
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