Friday, December 20
Last-Minute Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Cost: $80. Join them for a comprehensive, virtual webinar designed specifically for pesticide applicators seeking continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification. This course offers up to 4 potential recertification credits, from the ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) certification. Visit Last-Minute Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation, each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
After School Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Tweens, Teens. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks. Visit After School Pokemon League | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Santa Stroll. Starting at Angry Beaver Grill, 349 SW 4th Street, Corvallis. 5 pm. Ages: 21+. It’s time to pull out those red Santa suits and beards. It’s Santa Stroll time. Join them for their 1st annual Santa Stroll in downtown Corvallis. Visit Santa Stroll, Downtown Corvallis, 20 December 2024 | AllEvents for more info.
NAACP Linn Benton Branch Holiday Party & Membership Appreciation Celebration. Adair Village Officers Club, 6097 NE Ebony Lane, Corvallis. 6 pm. Ages: 21+. There will be music, food, and drinks. Visit Linn Benton NAACP Branch #1118 – Events for more info.
Teen Takeover: NERF. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Grades 6 to 12. Registration for this event will be open from December 7, 2024 @ 12:00pm to December 20, 2024 @ 6:30pm. Tweens in grades 6 – 12 play Nerf Games at the library. Participants MUST register to attend this event; day-of walk-ins may not be accepted. NOTE: in addition to this registration, all teens must turn in a permission form signed by a parent or guardian to participate. Permission forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are available at the library. Forms may also be printed printed from here. Visit Teen Takeover: NERF | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Accordioso. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Celebrate the season with the polka stylings of Accordioso. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
An Evening of Baroque Concertos. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: Free. Donations accepted to benefit the Amore Concert Series. Visit December 2024 Newsletter for more info.
Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. Come share in the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is the grumpiest, meanest, and downright hum-buggiest person anyone knows. He’s particularly awful during the holidays, and this year, he’s doomed himself to visits from three Christmas spirits. Each ghost has something to teach him about his past, his present, and his future, and with the example of the heartwarming Cratchit family to point the way, Scrooge finds his frozen heart melting at last. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
PRAx Presents: Kings Return, “We Four Kings.” PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis.
7 pm. Admission: $25 – $45, Students $5. Sing in the holidays with an incredible a cappella ensemble. Taking full advantage of the genre-mixing aspects of the a cappella tradition, Kings Return entwine R&B with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop – all built on a solid, classical foundation. Visit Kings Return | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Live Shadowcast & Raffle Benefit – The Nightmare Before Christmas. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission: $25. This performance is also a benefit for the Jackson Street Youth Center, where they are running a hygiene supply drive. Each donated item earns a raffle ticket as well. For the raffle, they will have two or three different packages available for people to win each night including a set of Jack and Sally statues, a collection of Nightmare Before Christmas makeup from Wet n Wild as well as other items. Individual raffle tickets available for purchase for $1 each or get 5 tickets for $3. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Folktronica Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, December 21
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Napack. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Ward 1 Councilor, Jan Napack will host Government Comment Corner. Please stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Councilor Napack | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, for children of all ages. 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. Join them. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Holiday Jewelry Workshop with Beetle Wings. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis.
11 am – 1 pm. $20 class fee. Ages: adults or youth 13 +. Make a necklace using real iridescent beetle wings in this science and art class. Learn from entomologist Heather Andrews about why and how insects use coloration to survive. Participants can make a pendant using handmade glass beads and real beetle wings. And since we are getting into the holidays, there will also be an option to decorate holiday cards, perfect for gift-giving this year. Pre-registration required. Visit Holiday Jewelry Workshop with Beetle Wings – Benton County Museums for more info.
LEGO Block Blast at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 12 – 2 pm. Ages: Everyone. Participants can bring friends to the library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks. Visit LEGO Block Blast! at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to 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.
Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis.
3 pm & 7 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. Come share in the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is the grumpiest, meanest, and downright hum-buggiest person anyone knows. He’s particularly awful during the holidays, and this year, he’s doomed himself to visits from three Christmas spirits. Each ghost has something to teach him about his past, his present, and his future, and with the example of the heartwarming Cratchit family to point the way, Scrooge finds his frozen heart melting at last. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $15 – $50, children free. Celebrate the holidays of Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Each singer will bring their own unique voice and share their distinctive human experience. Through song they will celebrate the sums of our ancestry, race, culture, gender, ethnicity, and experiences. In this way, all are one. Visit Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis for more info.
2024 Philomath Parade of Lights. Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate Street, Philomath. 7 pm. The Philomath Parade of Lights was started by the city in 2023 in an effort to bring the community together to celebrate their local businesses and organizations that contribute to making Philomath such a great place to live, work, learn and play. Spectators are invited to bring chairs and umbrellas and line the streets to watch the parade. Rain or no rain, the parade will go on. Visit Philomath Parade of Lights – Philomath, OR for more info.
Jeanne Gregg Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Funk & original tunes from the Jeanne Gregg Band. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Live Shadowcast & Raffle Benefit – The Nightmare Before Christmas. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission: $25. This performance is also a benefit for the Jackson Street Youth Center, where they are running a hygiene supply drive. Each donated item earns a raffle ticket as well. For the raffle, they will have two or three different packages available for people to win each night including a set of Jack and Sally statues, a collection of Nightmare Before Christmas makeup from Wet n Wild as well as other items. Individual raffle tickets available for purchase for $1 each or get 5 tickets for $3. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Sunday, December 22
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. Come share in the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is the grumpiest, meanest, and downright hum-buggiest person anyone knows. He’s particularly awful during the holidays, and this year, he’s doomed himself to visits from three Christmas spirits. Each ghost has something to teach him about his past, his present, and his future, and with the example of the heartwarming Cratchit family to point the way, Scrooge finds his frozen heart melting at last. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Movie Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Monday, December 23
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Pre-registration required. Visit Free Monday Night Meditation – Oregon State University for more info.
Tuesday, December 24
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Holiday Movies. Philomath Teen Area, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 10 am – 5 pm. All ages are invited to stop in and watch winter and holiday movies with them throughout the day. They will be serving light snacks for the movie-watching enjoyment. Wear cozy clothes or pajamas and bring a blanket to snuggle with while watching. Visit Holiday Movies | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 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. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Holiday Movie Watch Party. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe.
11 am – 4:30 pm. All ages are invited to stop in and watch winter and holiday movies with them throughout the day starting at 11 am. They will be serving light snacks for everyone’s movie-watching enjoyment. Visit Holiday Movie Watch Party | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Winter Crafts. Philomath Teen Area, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 10 am – 5 pm. Ages: Birth to 5, Children, Tweens. Children and their families may drop in throughout the day to make a fun winter craft. Visit Winter Crafts | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Pre-School Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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. Join them. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. For ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
League of Women Voters: Housing Committee Meeting. 2 – 3:30 pm. Join the Housing Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second & fourth Thursday from 2 – 3:30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from November 5 – January 14, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
Amateur Hour Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, December 27
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Winter Crafts. Philomath Teen Area, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 10 am – 5 pm. Ages: Birth to 5, Children, Tweens. Children and their families may drop in throughout the day to make a fun winter craft. Visit Winter Crafts | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
DJ Spotlight by Eveu. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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