Friday, June 9
OSU 2023 Engineering Expo. Kelley Engineering Center, 2500 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m to 4 p.m. The 2023 Engineering Expo will feature interactive design project displays created and hosted by more than 1,200 senior engineering students. Project topics cover the breadth of engineering challenges, including robotics, clean water, nuclear energy, virtual reality, construction innovation, and much more. Visit https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/events/expo-2023 for more info.
City Legislative Committee. 4 p.m. This meeting will be online only. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8566286727285014362. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-59 for more info.
Jam Wagon. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Teen Takeover: Pride Party. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 take over the library after it closes on the 3rd Friday of the month; join us for a Pride Party in June! Materials and snacks provided. This event opens at 6:30pm; the library closes at 6pm. Teens at the library at close must exit and then re-enter through the library doors on Monroe Ave. Teens will be released at 9pm through the same doors. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-pride-party for more info.
The Easy Targets. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. The Easy Targets live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Saturday, June 10
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Spring International Bazaar. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center’s Spring International Bazaar happens Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CMLC building in Corvallis. Browse a great collection of international decor, textiles, accessories, vintage, collectible items and more. Enter a raffle, check out the international baking sale and the international sale. Visit https://cmlcenter.org for more info.
Family Music Fun. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-12 for more info.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Local artists and artisans show and sell their work at the Artisan Market at Common Fields every second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Join the Arts Center every month on the second Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for Second Saturday Arts Day, a family-friendly chance to learn, play, and make art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day for more info.
Summer Movie: Star Wars Episode 1. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-1 for more info.
OSU Guitar Ensemble. Community Hall 303, 1650 SW Pioneer Pl., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. The OSU Guitar Ensemble serves up a relaxing program of diverse music, ranging from Japanese composer Sato Hirokazu’s pop-infused melodies, to Spanish classics, to a new arrangement of The Beatles’ late career masterwork, Abbey Road. Directed by Cameron O’Connor. Free, open to all. Seating is limited. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_guitar_ensemble_spring_performance for more info.
Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6:15 p.m. $18-$20. Join the Willamette Valley Symphony for an all Spanish/Latin-inspired music performance featuring works from Oregon composer Freddy Vilches (originally from Santiago, Chile), who will also perform on traditional instruments. His piece, Latin American Suite (or Suite Latinoamericana) consists of 5 pieces from the Andes, Colombia and Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba. The Symphony will also perform the well-loved Danzon No. 2, Capriccio Espagnola, and Huapango. Visit https://www.willamettevalleysymphony.org for more info.
Downtown Swing Dance. Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10. Join Corvallis Swing for their monthly swing dance. There will be a beginner’s lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., dancing with Stealin’ Apples Jazz Band (Eugene, OR) from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and dancing to DJed music from 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisswing.com for more info.
WRX Jazz Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Catch the one and only WRX Jazz trio every second Saturday at the Old World Center from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Maita with Taco Tapes. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The Whiteside will host Maita with Taco Tapes for a live performance. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
2023 President’s Concert: Bon Voyage. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. This year’s concert will feature music the choir will present during their upcoming tour to Vienna, Salzburg, Leipzig and Prague, in late June, directed by Dr. Steven Zielke. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and free for OSU students. Tickets available in advance at and at the door. At-door sales are limited to cash and checks only. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/bon_voyage_the_2023_presidents_concert_presented_by_the_oregon_state_university_chamber_choir for more info.
Sunday, June 11
Sheriff’s Posse’s Annual Children with Special Needs Ride. Benton County Fairgrounds. 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 8 a.m. Free. The Benton County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse annually hosts a horseback riding event for children with special needs and their siblings. The event takes place at the Benton County Fairgrounds where children are helped onto a horse and led around the arena. Riders must be between the ages of 3 and 18. They must be able to hang on by themselves, although volunteers help the children on and off the horses and spot them as they walk around the arena. Photographs are taken in front of a green screen and printed on site so each child goes home with a photo of their experience and the memory of a special day. In addition to the horse riding, there is a coloring area and a brushing/petting station with miniature ponies. Visit https://www.facebook.com/bentoncountysheriffsmountedposse for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Karl Smiley is serenading your Sunday brunch at the deli from 10am-noon. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
9th Street Community Market. High Quality Parking Lot, 1435 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Browse a diverse array of local crafters, makers, musicians and artists at the family friendly 9th Street Community Market. The Community Market is open bi-monthly on Sundays from April 30 through Sept. 3 (April 30, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, and Sept. 3), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Market is pet friendly.
Rancho Trinidad. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3:00 p.m. Free. Samantha Ruddy’s comedy has big Fun Sister energy. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania and currently based in New York, Samantha’s brilliantly-crafted jokes and loveable stage persona may remind you of a Millennial version of the great Paula Poundstone. In addition to performing stand-up on both The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she has also worked on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, appeared as a panelist on NPR’s Ask Me Another, and is a regular announcer for the annual NYC Pride March. Samantha Ruddy is one of the best young comedians and joke writers in the country. This show will contain adult language. No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. $18-$20. Join the Willamette Valley Symphony for an all Spanish/Latin-inspired music performance featuring works from Oregon composer Freddy Vilches (originally from Santiago, Chile), who will also perform on traditional instruments. His piece, Latin American Suite (or Suite Latinoamericana) consists of 5 pieces from the Andes, Colombia and Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba. The Symphony will also perform the well-loved Danzon No. 2, Capriccio Espagnola, and Huapango. Visit https://www.willamettevalleysymphony.org for more info.
Sounds of Summer Sundays: Second Avenue Jazz. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd., Monmouth. 5 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. They’ll have wine for sale by the bottle or the glass and will have cheese plates for sale for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. All tickets are will call. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com for more info.
Trailblazers. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $5-$20. On June 11, 2023 Corvallis Climbers of Color is hosting a community screening of Trailblazers, a documentary film created by emerging Black film director Skyler Humphrey-Davis, at the Whiteside Theatre. Admission is a recommended donation of $5 to $20. All proceeds go to CCOC. Trailblazers, a film documentary by Skyler Humphrey-Davis, shows Pacific Northwest based BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community leaders creating cultural inclusive spaces through programmatic, organizational, and personal endeavors that allow BIPOC community members to experience, with confidence and a sense of security, outdoor wilderness spaces and exploration activities. This film will highlight curators of outdoor experiences tailored specifically to the BIPOC communities in order to facilitate the reclaiming of their right to outdoor wilderness spaces and adventure activities. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
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