Friday, January 17
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
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.
Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Milam Hall, 33, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30–45-minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.
Creative Valley: Art Groups & Guilds Info Fair. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Kick off the new year by diving into creativity and connection. Join them for Creative Valley this January and discover new creative opportunities, explore regional guilds, and grow the arts community. Visit Creative Valley: Art Groups & Guilds Info Fair for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Correlates of Problematic Cannabis Use: Identifying Risk Factors to Inform Prevention and Intervention Research. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. In this seminar, Anita Cservenka, PhD will explore the key risk factors associated with problematic cannabis use, drawing from her extensive research on substance use patterns and their effects on neurocognitive functioning in adolescents and young adults. She will discuss how identifying these risk factors can lead to more effective prevention strategies and targeted interventions, particularly focusing on the relationship between cannabis use, brain development, and cognitive outcomes in vulnerable populations. This event can also be viewed on Zoom. Visit Correlates of problematic cannabis use: Identifying risk factors to inform prevention and intervention research – Oregon State University 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.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month readers will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Guitarist Cecilia Zabala Concert. Community Hall, 303, 1650 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Cecilia Zabala is a guitarist, composer, singer, and singer-songwriter. She combines the interpretation and creation of music, with guitar and voice, throughout her career, mixing sensitivity, expression, technique, and intuition. In her music, styles as different as Argentine folklore, contemporary language, jazz, tango, and Brazilian music intersect. Visit Guitarist Cecilia Zabala Concert – Oregon State University for more info.
OSU Beavers Gymnastics. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Vs. San Jose State. Admission: Adults $9, Senior/youth $7, reserved $14. Visit Composite Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.
The New Immortals. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. An Improvisational rock-jazz quartet based in Portland, OR. whose fans praise them for their jams that are equally danceable and vibe-chillin’! Featuring opener Ben Woodman- Local and prodigious, multi-instrumentalist. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Shakespeare in Love. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: Adult $18, Student/Senior $16. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Ludicrous Speed. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission:
$10 – $15. Ludicrous Speed Ska Review is a horn-heavy ska band from Corvallis Oregon. Channeling ska from all over the music-verse. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Jackrat + Reptile Lovechild. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, January 18
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. Every Saturday until April 12, 2025. The Corvallis Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly winter markets. The market serves the Corvallis, Albany, and Mid-Valley area. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market | Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm • January 11 to April 12, 2025 for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Mayor Maughan. Belluschi Wing. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Mayor Charles Maughan 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 questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Mayor Maughan | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Saturday Stories is a Storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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 Saturday Stories | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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.
Creative Valley: Art Groups & Guilds Info Fair. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Kick off the new year by diving into creativity and connection. Join them for Creative Valley this January and discover new creative opportunities, explore regional guilds, and grow the arts community. Visit Creative Valley: Art Groups & Guilds Info Fair 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.
Discussion of I Lived to Tell the World by Elizabeth Mehren. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm. Ages: Teens, Adults, Seniors. The OSU Center for the Humanities presents moderated book club conversations on Saturday, January 18 and Saturday, January 25 from 2 – 3 pm of Elizabeth Mehren’s I Lived to Tell the World: Stories from Survivors of Holocaust, Genocide, and the Atrocities of War. The book presents thirteen inspiring profiles of men and women who have fled from Rwanda, Myanmar, Bosnia, Syria, and more to make new homes in Oregon. Drawn from hours of interviews and oral histories, these personal stories of resilience also weave in historical, cultural and political context. Visit Discussion of I Lived to Tell the World by Elizabeth Mehren | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
BIPOC Recreation Night. McAlexander Fieldhouse, 1800 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
5:30 – 9 pm. Join the Native American Student Association and other collaborating clubs on campus for a recreation night for BIPOC-identifying individuals at McAlexander Fieldhouse. This event is held at McAlexander Fieldhouse, including the climbing center. Go meet other people, see familiar faces and have an eventful night of fun. Visit BIPOC Recreation Night – Oregon State University 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.
Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5–15 or more. Move to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. This month will start with live vocal music by Johanna Beekman, move into a global journey from DJ George Beekman, and end with more vocals by Johanna. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations. Contact: georgebeekman@gmail.com. Sponsor: Dance Planet. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
Shakespeare in Love. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: Adult $18, Student/Senior $16. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Don’t Tell Comedy. Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Admission: $25. Ages: 21+. The show will be at an indoor location. BYOB. Outside beverages are allowed. For information and tickets visit Secret Comedy Show in Downtown on 1/18/25 | Don’t Tell Corvallis.
Aspiring Artists Hip Hop Show. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Sunday, January 19
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
In-Store Event: Barbara Nixon. Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 Southwest Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. Doors open at 12 pm. Grass Roots is hosting Reverend Barbara Nixon for a reading and signing from her book Mixing Metaphors. Reverend Barbara Nixon (MDiv. M.A.) is a retired elder in the United Methodist Church, having served Corvallis First United Methodist Church just prior to her retirement in 2019. You may recognize her name as coordinator of the Saturday feature “Interfaith Voices” in the Albany and Corvallis newspapers. In this world, where traditional religious language has often been co-opted and distorted for political purposes, she has become ever more passionate about people being able to clarify and express their personal beliefs. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events for more info.
Shakespeare in Love. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Admission: Adult $18, Student/Senior $16. *This performance will have ASL interpretation. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Movie Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Hidden Driver with Mini Golf Water Feature. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Monday, January 20
Peace Breakfast. CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 9 – 10:30 am. The annual Peace Breakfast, held on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while honoring members of the Oregon State community who carry his message and work forward in the present. The Peace Breakfast is free and open to Oregon State University community members and specially invited guests. Register at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Institutional Diversity | Oregon State University.
Peace March. CH2M HILL Alumni Center to Student Experience Center Plaza. 11 am – 12 pm. An Oregon State University tradition, the Peace March follows the Breakfast and provides an opportunity to join in solidarity with community members and reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of creating transformative change through non-violence. Participants are led across the Corvallis campus on a 1-mile route, from the CH2M HILL Alumni Center to conclude at the Student Experience Center Plaza for speakers and community. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring signs re-reinforcing Dr. King’s messages of non-violence. Visit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Institutional Diversity | Oregon State University for more info.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth & Family Event. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis.
1:30 pm. The community is invited to visit the Corvallis Museum to learn about the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how each of us can strengthen our community. For event schedule visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth & Family Event | Corvallis Oregon.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Ecology Game Night. Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis.
5:30 – 7:30 pm. In lieu of their monthly Ecology Tap Talk, they will be hosting a cozy game night featuring nature-based games, such as Ecologies, Wingspan, Cascadia, and a puzzle or two. Bring a favorite nature game, join a game, or just come and watch and socialize. A portion of food/beverage sales benefit Marys River Watershed Council. Contact: nina@mrwc.org RSVP appreciated but not required. Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition 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.
Trivia Mondays. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, January 21
Tuesday Morning Greeters: US Bank. 375 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit January 21, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Academy for Lifelong Learning: Regenerating Wetlands in Corvallis. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Dave Eckert, Water Action Team Leader, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. This presentation will show the different types of wetlands that can be found in Corvallis, the importance of wetlands in our lives, why so few wetlands now exist locally, and examples of three wetlands being regenerated in Corvallis by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Participants may even find out why their basements flood. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 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. 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.
Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. Virtual Event. 12 pm. This is a work session so that CAAB members may focus on a single issue. As such there will be no opportunity for public comment on the agenda, however, community members are still welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fpl_wvlrSFWS7HXhdujyTg. Visit CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Gearing up for Gardening. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Composting – Tips, Tricks, & FAQ. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Academy for Lifelong Learning: To Collapse or Not to Collapse: The Fate of Our Ocean Currents in a Warming World. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Andreas Schmittner, Professor, OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is part of a global system of ocean currents that impacts climate, ecosystems, and the carbon cycle. Here he will provide a review and summary of the recent scientific literature on this topic. He will draw on observations, model simulations, and paleoclimate evidence, and examine past, current, and possible future changes and implications. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.
READ Dogs. Philomath Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the third Tuesday of the month. A permission form is required for children to participate and may be filled out on-site by parents/guardians. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 4 pm. The City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. These executive sessions usually deal with real property transactions, litigation, or labor negotiations; other allowed subjects would include employment of a public officer, dismissal or disciplining of a public officer, preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade, employment performance of the chief executive officer, or negotiations regarding public investments. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Decisions are not made during executive sessions; a consensus may be reached, but all decisions resulting from information obtained in executive session are made during a public meeting. Visit Executive Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Council Work Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M5eg_kxkTLqiY2G9C1o3FQ. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Historical Fiction Author Stacey Moe-Kean. The Corvallis Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis.
5 – 6:30 pm. Stacy Kean is a first-time author of the historical fiction novel, The Nazi Housewife of Queens, New York, based in part on the true story of the first Nazi war criminal who lost her U.S. citizenship and was extradited to Germany in one of the longest war crime trials in German history in the 1970s. Visit Historical fiction author Stacey Moe-Kean | The Book Bin for more info.
Craft Night for Adults. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. Ages: 16+. Join them every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft. Supplies provided, or bring a project and hang out with them. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library. January craft: mixed media bookmarks. Visit Craft Night for Adults | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3bIg5ramQ9GducqUtarw8g. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Living on the Land Webinar Series. Virtual Event. 6 – 7:30 pm. Fee: $20. A 5-part webinar series for landowners new to managing small-acreage farms or properties. The series will feature a broad overview of rural land management concepts including property planning, soil resources, water rights, septic management, pastures and grazing, weed management and small woodlands. This program is held in collaboration with the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council’s Working Lands Program. Visit Living on the Land Webinar Series – Oregon State University for more info.
Benton County Planning Commission Meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon 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.
Girl Pop: Women in Pop Music. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, January 22
Sea Legs: Improving on Balance and Mobility. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 8 – 8:45 am. Ages: 16+. Free. This dynamic fitness class improves balance, core strength, and joint health through exercises using chairs and equipment. It focuses on stabilization, functional movement, and promoting strength, mobility, and flexibility while protecting your joints. Visit Free Classes | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification Course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Fee: $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 Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.
Academy for Lifelong Learning: Portraits of Humanity: Narrative Intersectionality of the Arts and Medicine. Zoom class. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Jeanne Nguyen, President, Portraits of Humanity. Portraits of Humanity (PoH) is a student-led project at the University of Washington that aims to emphasize the lived experience of people with chronic illness and/or disability through written and graphic portraits. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.
Am I an American or Am I Not? Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until February 2, 2025. “Am I An American or Am I Not?” asks visitors to think about examples of unfair treatment from our country’s past and present in order to protect the American promises of life, liberty, and justice for all. The exhibition’s title comes from Fred Korematsu, who famously challenged the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. When faced with criminal charges for not following the military orders to leave his home without due process, the U.S. born citizen remembered his Constitutional rights and asked, “Am I an American or am I not?” Visit Am I an American or Am I Not? – Benton County Museums for more info.
BOC Department Head Health Services and Community Health Centers. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Visit BOC Department Head Health Services and Community Health Centers – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Special Lecture: Am I An American or Am I Not? Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10:30 am. Speaker: Dr. Karen Korematsu. Join them at the Philomath Museum for an inspiring talk about Fred Korematsu, a true American hero. Discover the story of a 23-year-old American citizen who stood up for his Constitutional rights during one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. Against the will of his family and community, Fred Korematsu defied the military’s wartime orders to leave his home and fought for justice all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Visit Special Lecture: Am I An American Or Am I Not? – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday and is for children 1-3 years 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 Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Playtime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.
11 – 11:45 am. Ages: Birth to 5. Children and their adults are invited to a playtime immediately following storytime on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Adults may visit with each other while children play with the provided toys. Visit Playtime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
OSULP Seminar Series: AI Research Tools. The Valley Library, Willamette East Classroom, 3rd floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm. Hui Zhang and Ian Scofield present: “So Many Options: An Overview of a Few of the AI Research Tools You Might Want to Try.” As library service providers increasingly explore ways to include generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) into their products, OSULP has set up trials with several AI-powered research tools. In this seminar, Ian and Hui will provide an overview and demo of a few of them. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu. Visit OSULP Seminar Series: AI Research Tools – Oregon State University for more info.
OBOB Club – Grades 3-5 Division. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Children, Tweens. Discuss OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books) books from the Grades 3-5 Division. Enter a drawing for a chance to win a free OBOB book. Visit OBOB Club – Grades 3-5 Division | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5 pm. This meeting will also be held virtually and is open to the community. To register to attend the meeting virtually via live webinar, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lYuETCBSTBW08E45Tul5lw. Visit Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Ask Alumni – The Transition from College to Health Careers. Virtual Event. 6 – 7:30 pm. Learn how College of Health alumni are advancing health and wellness in diverse careers in this free, virtual event. The webcast is open to everyone and is perfect for current and prospective students, recent grads and parents seeking a roadmap for what comes after graduation. Visit Ask Alumni – The Transition from College to Health Careers – Oregon State University for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Live Music – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
BMW Jazz Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Fight Club. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Comedy Open Mic Wednesdays. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Thursday, January 23
Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification Course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Fee: $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 Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.
Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Dignity Model: An Examination of the Components Designed for Resolving Conflict. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis.
9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Nancy Larsen, Educator. They will examine the Dignity Model proposed by Donna Hicks, who has worked with leaders and businesses on improving communication and rapport among colleagues. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.
Am I an American or Am I Not? Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until February 2, 2025. “Am I An American or Am I Not?” asks visitors to think about examples of unfair treatment from our country’s past and present in order to protect the American promises of life, liberty, and justice for all. The exhibition’s title comes from Fred Korematsu, who famously challenged the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. When faced with criminal charges for not following the military orders to leave his home without due process, the U.S. born citizen remembered his Constitutional rights and asked, “Am I an American or am I not?” Visit Am I an American or Am I Not? – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Preschool 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 Street, 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.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Virtual Application Workshop. Virtual Event. 2 – 3 pm. This virtual application workshop is ONLY for those who are interested in terms starting in Fall 2025 and beyond. If interested in a term starting BEFORE those, please check out their application workshop link: https://beav.es/pBE. This virtual session reviews the application process, offering tips and suggestions to ensure submission of a competitive application to MBA, MSB, or graduate certificate programs at Oregon State University. Zoom link will be provided after registration. Visit Virtual Application Workshop – Oregon State University for more info.
Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2WaQ9r5TDOsQSuFPat6TA. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Crafternoons at Valley Library: Garden Collages with the OSU Horticulture Club. The Valley Library, Kow Lounge, Main Floor. 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Crafternoons are a time to take a break from studying, make a craft, and meet new people. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu. Visit Crafternoons at Valley Library: Garden Collages with the OSU Horticulture Club – Oregon State University for more info.
Groove on the Move: Music & Movement for All. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 4:15 – 5 pm. Ages: 16 +. Free. This adaptive class welcomes all abilities to enjoy music and movement in a supportive setting. “Groove on the Move” offers gentle stretches, dance, and creative expression, promoting personal growth, confidence, and community. Visit Free Classes | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. . It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Cooks and Books: Extend the Flavor of Your Herb Garden. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. Ages: Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join them for Cooks and Books, a free, in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks at C3. Learn how to prepare and sample a recipe demonstrated by a local chef as well as browse cookbooks related to the recipe and theme. This event series is co-sponsored by C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Visit Cooks and Books: Extend the Flavor of Your Herb Garden | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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.
Wellness Wonderland Family Night. Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Free. Games, arts & crafts, dinner, healthy snack stations, resource booths, and more. Fun for the whole family. Visit eFriday Folders Archive – Corvallis School District for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam every fourth Thursday at the Old World Center. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
PRAx Presents: Push/FOLD Dance Company, “Early.” PRAx. Ray Theater. 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $20, Student $5. From a butoh-like stillness and sculpturesque partnering to whirlwinds of athletic and explosive movement, push/FOLD dance company’s “Early” is a reflection on the human condition – an homage to the conditions of love and passing, power and identity, stillness and transition. A powerful and fluid one-hour work presented in the Ray Theater, with audience members seated on all four sides of the performance space. Content Advisory: “Early” was choreographed for two nude dancers, and will be performed in its original form at the Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee performances. For patrons who wish to see “Early” without nudity, please join them for the Thursday evening or Saturday matinee performances. Visit push/FOLD dance company | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Amateur Hour Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, January 24
Am I an American or Am I Not? Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until February 2, 2025. “Am I An American or Am I Not?” asks visitors to think about examples of unfair treatment from our country’s past and present in order to protect the American promises of life, liberty, and justice for all. The exhibition’s title comes from Fred Korematsu, who famously challenged the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. When faced with criminal charges for not following the military orders to leave his home without due process, the U.S. born citizen remembered his Constitutional rights and asked, “Am I an American or am I not?” Visit Am I an American or Am I Not? – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
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 https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-17146 for more info.
Blood Drive @ the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 11:30 am – 5 pm. American Red Cross. Give blood. Help save lives. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood and enter MonroeOR to schedule an appointment. Visit Blood Drive @ the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Milam Hall, 33, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Enhancing end-of-life care: Population-based, equity-focused research. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. In this seminar, Hyosin (Dawn) Kim, PhD will discuss her research on improving end-of-life care access and quality, particularly focusing on how home health care services can increase hospice utilization and enhance the quality of end-of-life experiences for patients and their families. Visit Enhancing end-of-life care: Population-based, equity-focused research – Oregon State University 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.
Teen Stage Combat with Shakespeare’s Actors. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5:30 pm. Ages: Teens. Join the cast members from the Majestic Theatre’s upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love and learn the basics of stage combat. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to move. For grades 6-12. Parent permission form is required for attendance. Visit Teen Stage Combat with Shakespeare’s Actors | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
PRAx Presents: Push/FOLD Dance Company, “Early.” PRAx. Ray Theater. 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $20, Student $5. From a butoh-like stillness and sculpturesque partnering to whirlwinds of athletic and explosive movement, push/FOLD dance company’s “Early” is a reflection on the human condition – an homage to the conditions of love and passing, power and identity, stillness and transition. A powerful and fluid one-hour work presented in the Ray Theater, with audience members seated on all four sides of the performance space. Content Advisory: “Early” was choreographed for two nude dancers, and will be performed in its original form at the Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee performances. For patrons who wish to see “Early” without nudity, please join them for the Thursday evening or Saturday matinee performances. Visit push/FOLD dance company | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Shakespeare in Love. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: Adult $18, Student/Senior $16. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Charleston Basics & Social Dance. Women’s Building, 116, 160 SW 26th Street, Corvallis.
8 – 10:30 pm. Join them for a night of social swing dancing Lindy Hop, featuring the Charleston. Attendance is free and open to all students and community members. An introductory swing dance lesson is included, and no partner or dance experience is required. After the lesson is two hours of DJ’d social dancing. Doors open at 7:50 pm to check in and get ready to dance. Visit Charleston Basics & Social Dance – Oregon State University for more info.
Adam Larson & Co. + Tequila Daydream. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
8 – 11 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. Adam Larson & Co. is a country band known for their heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and a distinctive blend of country, americana and bluegrass. Texas raised singer/songwriter, Andrew David Marks, is joined by a crew of blues musicians to blend his own brand of Texas country with bluesy riffs. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Toothache. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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