Friday, July 5
Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market. Flicker & Fir Farm, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other good eats from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, May thru October. Various vendors sell eggs, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, fruits, cookies, plants and more. Also several ready to eat vendors which may include: Tamales, Indian Food, Pizza and Salads. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Parking is limited. Biking and walking is encouraged. This Market just off the South Corvallis Willamette Loop Bike Trail. Every week there is live music as well! What is different about this market? Homegrown, backyard, cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and VERY VERY seasonal items! Plus a lovely natural farm setting with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and good old-fashioned community. Visit https://flickerandfir.com/markets/ for more info.
Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free (Tickets). These brief, free, monthly walking tours connect you to local stories as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis. They will start in the temperature controlled Marriott lobby! This 45 minute, in-person gathering delivers new information every month and is the perfect opportunity to explore and connect with the vibrant streets of our beloved town. You’ll also have an opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts, and make new friends who share your love for exploring our city. Mark your calendars, and get ready to meet your streets. Come experience a new side of Corvallis and build your local cred with others! Tickets are free, with an option to support local storykeeping if you have the capacity. Visit https://ticketstripe.com/meet-your-streets-july-2024 for more info.
Walking Tour: Biographies & Beer. Clothes Tree, 204 Southwest Madison Avenue Corvallis. (Starting Location.) 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. $20. Delve into captivating biographies of notable figures who once roamed Corvallis streets, then toast our predecessors and hear a final story at a local craft beer bar in a historic downtown building. Our walking adventures launches from the sidewalk outside the Clothes Tree (2nd & Madison, in the shade). Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good tale and a tasty beverage. Tulip pour at The Bière Library is included. Non-alcoholic options available. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biographies-beer-tickets-903922485487?aff=oddtdtcreator for more info.
Live Music: Paper Wings. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Paper Wings will be live at Old World Deli starting at 7 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Hope for the Journey: A poetry Open Mic ft Beathany Lee. Interzone Cafe, 1563 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free. On Friday July 5 at 7:30pm, Poetics Corvallis presents a poetry open mic featuring nature poet-harpist-sailor Bethany Lee, the poetry editor of Untold Times. Her approach to the poetic soul may surprise you! And in honor of the holiday weekend, if you have any firecrackling poetry to share be sure to bring it! Bethany’s poetry at 7:30pm, with Open Mic to follow. Open Mic signup starts at 7:15pm. Come share poems or poetic prose that you like, by you or by another, on any topic, at our friendly free open mic in the artsy ambience of the InterZone Cafe. Or come to just listen, and let poetry dissolve, at least for a moment, the walls between us all. Visit Poetry Mic Night Facebook Event page for more info.
Monthly Drag at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. $5 (cover). 18+. Common Fields is excited to partner with the amazing Kenzie B. Valentine and all the other amazing Queens from around Oregon. Each month Kenzie will bring different performances and showcase some of the most amazing and outlandish outfits and dances you have ever seen! You won’t want to miss a singe show! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Saturday, July 6
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Museum Kids! Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Splash and scrub at the Corvallis Museum with hands-on water exhibits. Learn about laundry in the olden days, play with bubbles and pan for gold in these sensory stations for kids. FREE activity in the museum courtyard. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/events/museum-kids/ for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Cadena. 10 a.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Ward 9 Councilor Councilor Cadena will host Government Comment Corner at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please stop by to say hello and ask your questions about local government. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/government-comment-corner-councilor-cadena-2 for more info.
The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/spirit-coalescent/ for more info.
Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The inaugural exhibition in PRAx connects our gallery programming to the musical side of our mission. “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music” unveils how advancements in science and technology drove the development of pop forms over the past 150 years of music-making. In addition to historical objects – including the original mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison – interactive displays anchor the exhibition, inviting the visitor to participate in the history they are encountering. Come make your own hip-hop beats, mix a record and listen to the ways in which recording fidelity has evolved over the decades. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions-prax/sonic-booms for more info.
Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.
Farm Tour. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m. Free – $12. Experience our 11-acre boutique farm. Join for an entertaining and educational hour and on the farm. There are noses to “boop” & maybe you’ll even catch a kiss from an alpaca. Things to do: Feed the alpacas, Brush the goats, Feed the ducks & chickens, Collect eggs, Take selfies with the animals, Frolic with the goats, Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley view, Shop in the Bumble Boutique for unique farm-themed items, & Hang out in the Heavenly Field for 30 minutes after the tour. $12 per person, $5 3-10 yr w/adult, 0-2 yr free. Private Group Booking $15 per person. Water bottles and juice boxes available for purchase (Cash Only) $1/each. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/ for more info.
First Saturday Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Starting in April on the first Saturday of each month you can find all your favorite artisan vendors at Common Fields Showcasing their best! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events-calendar.html for more info.
Sunday, July 7
The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/spirit-coalescent/ for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
Grass Roots Author Reading: Whispers Amongst The Trees. Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Please join in welcoming the Strencastle Writer’s Collective for a group reading on Sunday July 7th at 12:30 in the Mezzanine! The authors will take you on a literary journey along the hiking trails and coastal headlands, out to sea and back, as they explore not only this majestic place they call home but also themselves, their neighbours and the million of visitors the Oregon Coast welcomes every year. Visit https://grassrootsbookstore.com/events for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 p.m. Free. Old World Deli’s open Mic night. Starts at 5 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sounds of Summer Sundays: Wild Hog in the Woods. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $10. Pack a picnic and join us on Sunday evenings for our Sounds of Summer Sundays live music concert series. Local musicians and bands entertain from 5 to 7:30 with music ranging from Jazz to Celtic to Americana and Rock-n-Roll. Cheese plates and wine by the bottle or the glass available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person or $5 for Airlie Wine Club members. Online sales end at 4:00pm on the day of the event. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com/ for more info.
Monday, July 8
CIP Summer Park Tour. Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m – 12 p.m. Free. Explore Corvallis parks! A free and informal meetup for children and families. Location rotates weekly. Parent/guardian attendance required. Sponsored by Corvallis Indoor Park. Ages 0–12. FREE Event! Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/15cRGpgfLstRJLf3AtMFIetTbJ0lv96gHWD1U3DAS6ts/edit more info.
Leadership Team – two or more Commissioners may attend. 1:30 p.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Via Zoom or phone. Links: TBA. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/july-3-2024-leadership-team/ for more info.
Senior Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. The Senior Book Club is open to everyone over the age of 50. It meets in person on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 PM. The meetings take place in the Second Floor Boardroom. If you are interested in joining the book club, sign-up sheets are available at the Adult Reference Desk. For readers age 50 or older. This group meets on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. If you are interested in joining this book club, please visit the provided link. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-17056 for more info.
Farm Tour. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m. Free – $12. Experience our 11-acre boutique farm. Join for an entertaining and educational hour and on the farm. There are noses to “boop” & maybe you’ll even catch a kiss from an alpaca. Things to do: Feed the alpacas, Brush the goats, Feed the ducks & chickens, Collect eggs, Take selfies with the animals, Frolic with the goats, Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley view, Shop in the Bumble Boutique for unique farm-themed items, & Hang out in the Heavenly Field for 30 minutes after the tour. $12 per person, $5 3-10 yr w/adult, 0-2 yr free. Private Group Booking $15 per person. Water bottles and juice boxes available for purchase (Cash Only) $1/each. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/ for more info.
Farm Tours (Adults Only). Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $12. Come experience and explore our 11 – acre boutique farm! They will have alpacas, goats, ducks & chickens that are ready to meet you. Join for an entertaining and educational hour on our farm. This is an adults only 18 yr old + farm tour for those who want to tour the farm with the guarantee of no kids in their group. Things to do: Feed an alpaca, Feed the ducks, Brush the goats, Collect eggs, Selfies with an alpaca, Frolic with the goats, & Enjoy our view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are lots of noses to “boop” & maybe you’ll even catch a kiss from an alpaca! $12 per person. Water bottles and juice boxes available for purchase during tour $1/each. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/service-page/farm-tours-adults-only?referral=service_list_widget for more info.
Corvallis Welcome Tour. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street, Corvallis. (Starting location.) 5 p.m. $15. Visiting Corvallis? New? Here for OSU or OSU start? Let Engage Corvallis welcome you! This captivating walking adventure covers an hour of Corvallis’ most significant and pivotal history. Dynamic storytelling reveals: what Montana has to do with the Willamette Valley being a major agricultural center, what made Pacific Northwest beavers once the most special in the world, why the Oregon Trail became a household name, what it took to establish a town in the 1800s, how immigrants impacted native Kalapuya, the cause of the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, how asphalt shaped the town, an unsettling role Corvallis played in WWII, how Corvallis is connected to the Panama Canal, & We look forward to introducing you to Corvallis! Locals: don’t be shy. You’ll also learn a thing or two! Visit https://ticketstripe.com/corvallis-welcome-8-july for more info.
Moonlight country Mixer: Line Dance Competition. Marys River Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Road, Philomath. 6 p.m. Join for a fun Line Dance Competition on July 8th at 6 PM! Whether you’re a dance floor regular or just looking to have a blast, come on down and show us your best moves! Date: May 8th Time: 6 PM Location: Mary’s River grange Bring your friends, your energy, and your dancing shoes—we’re all about having a great time together! Plus, there are awesome prizes up for grabs. Let’s make it a night to remember! Register here: https://forms.gle/KJFGiAE6Ca5yvTYU6. Visit Line Dance Competition Facebook Event page for more info.
Open Audition: Little Shop of Horrors. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. July 8 & July 9 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Free. Exceptional things can happen in unexpected places! Little Shop of Horrors, set in Skid Row, Los Angeles during the 1960s, follows the exploits of a failing plant shop owner, his meek shop hand Seymour, and a down-and-out clerk named Audrey who experience success overnight due to the discovery of a strange plant. The plant brings the shop fame, fortune, blood…and a desire for world domination! This camp cult classic explores admiration, despair, envy, and whether one can truly handle getting what they wish for. CASTING: Young adults and adults, age appearing 16 +, all ethnicities Auditions to be held in person at The Majestic Theatre July 8-9, by appointment 6:00-9:00 PM Callbacks (by invitation only) July 10, 6:00-9:00 pm PM. Note: Sign-ups for audition slots will open soon! Visit https://www.majestic.org/post/open-auditions-little-shop-of-horrors?f… for more info.
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