Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Feb. 28 to Mar. 7

Friday, February 28

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plein air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – 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.

Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese American Family in Peace and War. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free for members; $5 non-members. Registration required. Speaker: Mitzi Loftus. Mitsuko “Mitzi” Asai was not yet ten years old in the spring of 1942 when President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 sent 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry—about two-thirds of them US citizens—from their homes on the West Coast to inland prison camps. Mitzi and most of her family, who operated a fruit orchard in Hood River, Oregon, were incarcerated in California and Wyoming for most of World War II. Her talk about her family’s experience will illuminate the personal side of a dark chapter in US history. It’s the remarkable story of a transformation from thorns into blossoms, pain into healing. This lecture will include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Visit From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese-American Family in Peace and War – 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. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Place, 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. Feb 21 – Sallie Han, SUNY Oneonta, “Making Soup from Stones: Care at the End of the World.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Public perceptions and actions related to wildfire and prescribed fire smoke: Results from recent surveys in the Pacific Northwest. Hallie E. Ford Center, 2631 Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. Free. In this seminar, Daniel Chapman will discuss his recent research findings on how public health and environmental agencies communicate wildfire smoke risks to communities in the Pacific Northwest, including insights on the timing and effectiveness of smoke warnings. He will present evidence showing that current institutional communications often lack proactive messaging and numeric risk information, while offering recommendations for improving public health messaging about smoke hazards, including the need for earlier warnings and more emphasis on specific protective actions people can take. Visit Public perceptions and actions related to wildfire and prescribed fire smoke: Results from recent surveys in the Pacific Northwest – Oregon State University for info.

D & D Nite. Memorial Union, Multipurpose Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 – 9 pm. Free. Calling all Dungeons and Dragons newcomers, enthusiasts and casual players: Join them for adventure, action and lots of laughs! This event is perfect for anyone with an interest in D&D, no matter their knowledge level. For more info, visit D&D Nite – Oregon State University.

Teen Anime Club. Second Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3:30 – 5 pm. Ages: Teens. They’ll discuss favorite characters, learn about the culture and history of anime, practice the art style, meet other fans in the community, and watch episodes together. Snacks are provided. Visit Teen Anime Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Ashbrook Independent School Theater Presents: Understanding Your Pet with Dr. Marla Brett. Ashbrook Theater, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7 pm. All grades. Tickets: $10; Students/Seniors $5. A “wild” comedy by Andrew Frodahl, directed by Samantha Shaub. Visit Ashbrook_MS_Play_Flyer (8.5 x 11 in) for info.

CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.

The Flat Stanley Incident. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Visiting Writers Series: Jamel Brinkley. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis.
7:30 – 8:30 pm. Join OSU’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film for a reading by author Jamel Brinkley. Book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. Grass Roots will be selling books at the event. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events for more info.

Best Cellar Coffee House Presents: Johanna Beekman, Dave Plaehn and Jeff Hino. The Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Admission: Minimum donation of $2; Children free. Johanna Beekman is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter with Corvallis roots. She is loved for her soulful voice, her radiant spirit, and her inspiring songs. She will be joined by pianist/vocalist Lauren Servias, cellist/vocalist Sabina Monn, and percussionist/father George Beekman. Dave Plaehn and Jeff Hino are quite simply the best blues duo this side of the Mississippi Delta. For info, contact Mark at mjweiss@alyrica.net or phone 541- 908-3867.

Don’t Tell Comedy. Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $25. Don’t Tell Comedy runs secret comedy shows in unexpected places, and Corvallis is one of this well-known organizations’ newest locations. The location is secret until you buy a ticket, but the show will be happening in Corvallis’ downtown. Visit Don’t Tell Comedy: Secret Comedy Shows across the U.S. for info.

Seventies Theme Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 pm – midnight. Dancing, photo booth, best dressed contest. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Queervallis Pride Showcase. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Tickets $10 – $15. Ages 16+ recommended. This is meant to showcase the talented reigning artists, and to give back to the community by raising funds for the upcoming 2025 Corvallis Pride Festival. Visit Queervallis Pride Showcase | Feb 28 | SceneThink for more info.

Saturday, March 1

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.

Public Seed Library- Early Season Seeding Clinic. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 12 pm. Benton County Master Gardeners will help attendees plan a garden and will answer questions. Now’s the time to start peppers, longer days-to-maturity tomatoes, eggplants, many herbs and flowers, and cool season crops indoors, and to direct seed peas and some greens. Visit Public Seed Library- Early Season Seeding Clinic | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am –2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Discovery Day – Beavers: Hats to Habitats. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 12 pm. Free. Beavers are the Oregon state animal for a good reason. Come learn about the history of this amazing mammal at hands-on activity stations at Philomath Museum. Touch a real beaver pelt – learn about the pond habitat – make a beaver mask – and so much more. Visit Discovery Day – Beavers: Hats to Habitats – Benton County Museums for info.

Government Comment Corner: Councilor Mayers. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis.10 am – 12 pm. Adults, Seniors. Everyone is welcome to stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for info.

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025. Field Station, Corner of NW Garfield Ave and NW 29th St., Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Free. Winter Wildlife Field Days are a bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March, all across the Mid-Willamette Valley. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 -11 am. Birth to 5 yrs. 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. Visit Saturday Stories | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Lego Saturday. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. All ages. Free play with Legos and Duplos. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations. Visit Lego Saturday | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Grass Roots In-Store Event: Amanda K. Gross. 251 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.1 – 3 pm. Grass Roots is hosting Amanda K. Gross for a reading and signing from her book White Women, Get Ready: How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events 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.

CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 2 and 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.

Ten Tiny Dances. Majestic Theatre, Starker Auditorium, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 and 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $18; Student/Senior $16. This year 10 Tiny Dances® provides an intimate experience with dance in the Majestic Lab Theatre. Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high surrounded by the audience, just a few feet away. The “less is more” principle brings an intense focus to the contained dances. Dancers present ballet, modern, contact improv, tap, jazz, tango, Columbian dances, hip hop, all expressing the theme – “BOOKS – tell me a story.“ Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 4905 NW Walnut Blvd, Corvallis.
3 – 5 pm. Free. Winter Wildlife Field Days are a bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March, all across the Mid-Willamette Valley.  Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

UPRIVER Film & Photo Gallery Benefitting Freshwater Illustrated. 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 33930 Southeast Eastgate Circle, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Ages 21+. Tickets: $15 online; $20 at door. Join them for a special 2 Towns screening of UPRIVER, a feature film on river and watershed conservation in the Willamette Valley, produced by Freshwater Illustrated, a local Corvallis nonprofit focused on raising public awareness of the living rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and the science and conservation efforts that these waters need. Visit UPRIVER film & photo gallery benefitting Freshwater Illustrated Tickets, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite for info.

J-night 2025. Memorial Union, Ball Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Cost: $5. Come join the Japanese Student Association as they celebrate J-Night 2025. The theme for this event is Izakaya, a late night restaurant. Come enjoy Japanese food and performers. Visit J-night 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

McAlexander Recreation Night. McAlexander Field House, 1800 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
5:30 – 9 pm. Free. Join the Native American Student Association and other collaborating clubs on campus for a recreation night for BIPOC-identifying individuals at McAlexander Fieldhouse including the climbing center. Visit Mcalexander Recreation Night – Oregon State University for more info.

The Nettles with Shell Stowell. First Congregational Church, Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: Sliding scale of $12 to $20 at the door; CFS members and those who arrive by bike or on foot: $2 discount, 18 and under free. Learn the contra dance. They draw dancers from every age and ability from teens to retirees. A “newcomer’s session” of dance instruction begins at 7 pm. For more info, visit https://thenettles.com/.

Night Presser + Amber Ambedo. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $10 pre-sale; $15 at the door. Night Presser: Instrumental Psychedelic DOOM-PUNK. Amber Ambedo: Moody & lush instrumental music, dark alone, brighter together. Visit Night Presser + Amber Ambedo | Mar 1 | SceneThink for more info.

Sunday, March 2

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.

Ashbrook Independent School Theater Presents: Understanding Your Pet with Dr. Marla Brett. Ashbrook Theater, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. All grades. Tickets: $10; Students/Seniors $5. A “wild” comedy by Andrew Frodahl, directed by Samantha Shaub. Visit Ashbrook_MS_Play_Flyer (8.5 x 11 in) for info.

CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 2 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025. Village Green Park, 650 NE Conifer Blvd, Corvallis. 2 – 4:30 pm. Free. Winter Wildlife Field Days are a bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March, all across the Mid-Willamette Valley. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra Presents: Winter Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Tickets: $35 advanced; $40 at door; $5 students. The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. Professional musicians from throughout the Willamette Valley are joined by talented community members, OSU faculty, and OSU students representing a wide span of majors across campus. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra – Winter Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Open 2 Mics. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, March 3

Women in Policy International Women’s Day Panel Discussion. Memorial Union, 208, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Free. Join an inspiring conversation with women leaders shaping policy. Visit Women in Policy International Women’s Day Panel Discussion – Oregon State University for more info.

Women’s Giving Circle Grant Impact Session. Virtual event. 3:30 – 4:15 pm. Free. Registration required. Join them to learn about the impact of Women’s Giving Circle grants on Oregon State University projects. Joining them for this session will be students from the High-Altitude Liquid Engine (HALE) Team whose project received a $10,000 grant for both 2023-24 and the current academic year to launch and recover a single-stage liquid bipropellant rocket for the Base 11 Space Challenge. Visit Women’s Giving Circle Grant Impact Session – Oregon State University for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 5:15 pm. The City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. 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 sessions are made during a public meeting. Visit Executive Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

TAP TALK: ENHANCING HEALTH & WELLNESS. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd, Corvallis.
5:30 – 6:30 pm. Meet Calliope Crane from Camp Namanu in Sandy. As the Outdoor School and Camp Nurse, she used rocking chairs and hammocks to create sit-spot spaces for youth and staff to contemplate, rest, and be. Join the conversation and learn about self-directed activities that can help one feel calm, centered, and connected while enhancing awareness, mental health, and empathy. Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis. Contact 500WSCorvallis@gmail.com for 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. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon 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.

The School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts Presents: OSU Wind Symphony’s Planetesque. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Tickets: $10; students free.
The OSU Wind Symphony is an auditioned group in the music department at Oregon State University. It is comprised of undergraduate students and is open to students of any major. The group strives to bring masterworks of the genre to new audiences and explore works by emerging composers and compelling modern staples. Visit OSU Wind Symphony: Planetesque | PRAx | Oregon State University for program and other info.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $8 pre-sale; $10 at door. In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. Visit Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid | Mar 3 | SceneThink for more info.

Guitar Society Meeting. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:15 – 9:15 pm. Free & open to the public. Visit Corvallis Guitar Society – Bringing local guitarists out of the woodwork for more info.

Tuesday, March 4

Greeters – Keller Williams. 201 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Greeters: Keller Williams for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture. 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: Nathan Stacey, Assistant Professor, Small Farms Extension Specialist, OSU. This talk will review some fundamentals of soil science and illustrate how those concepts have led into our current understanding of what soil health is, what challenges it can address, and where soil science might take us in the future. Visit 2 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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. Monroe 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. 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.

2nd Annual OSU Campus Tree Walk. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Dan Blanchard, curator of living plant collections for the OSU Campus Arboretum and instructor in the Department of Horticulture, returns for his second-annual Campus Tree Walk. This fascinating tour highlights plants on campus and includes some history along the way. Noon walks are on March 4, 11, 26 and 28. Spots are limited. Email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for more details or visit 2nd Annual OSU Campus Tree Walk – March 4 – Oregon State University.

Potential Spam: A Zine Exhibition. The Arts Center, Corrine Woodman Gallery, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through April 5. The Corrine Woodman Gallery is transformed in to a zine reading room, giving the greater Corvallis community an opportunity to read over 50 zines collected from around the nation. Visit Potential Spam – Zine Exhibition – The Arts Center for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services
1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. The Family Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by Erin Mitchell, a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers warmth and guidance to caregivers feeling overwhelmed. This support group emphasizes group discussions and sharing experiences. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether they are using Grace Center’s services or not. Visit Free Family Caregiver Support Group for more info.

READ Dogs. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 pm. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held virtually and in-person. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

LWV Corvallis Board Meeting. Online only. The LWV Board meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6:30 pm on Zoom. Visit LWV Corvallis Board Meeting – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Malcolm X Annual Iftar. Memorial Union, Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 – 9 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Free. Registration required. Learn more and reflect on the historic legacy of Malcolm X and his messages of solidarity and social justice during a Ramadan Iftar dinner with the Muslim community at OSU. Our keynote speaker is Ahlam Osman. Ahlam is a serial entrepreneur and young Somali American who explores the intersectionalities of race and climate. Osman believes in the importance of empowering communities through policy advocacy and building political power. Visit Malcolm X Annual Iftar – Oregon State University for info.

Graphic Novel Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Ages: Adults. March 4: Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. Visit Graphic Novel Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Childbirth & Newborn Preparation. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A/B, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm on March 4, 10, 19. Free. This 3-week course helps expectant parents prepare for birth and early parenting. Parents will learn about comfort measures for pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Visit Childbirth & Newborn Preparation – Pollywog for more info.

Planning Commission Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit March 4, 2025 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.

2025 Berg Lecture – Dept. of Microbiology. LaSells Stewart Center, Construction & Engineering Hall, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8:30 pm. Free. The lecture, “The recognition of partnering symbionts with each new generation: Lessons from the squid-vibrio symbiosis,” will be presented by Margaret McFall-Ngai, Carnegie Science and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Visit 2025 Berg Lecture – Dept. of Microbiology – Oregon State University for more info.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Philomath Evening Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Wednesday, March 5

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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.

Music à la Carte: Aruna Quartet. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts’ lunchtime “brown bag” concert series, Music à la Carte, relaunches with a new schedule and location in the beautiful Toomey Lobby at PRAx. Join them for a mid-day musical mix of uncanny grooves, minimalist meditations and club bangers, as the Aruna Quartet presents a program of hyper-rhythmic music inspired by nonverbal understanding, Pablo Neruda and Miami Sound Machine. Bring a lunch and head to PRAx for this month’s midday music interlude. Visit Music à la Carte: Aruna Quartet | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025. Garfield Park, 1715 NW Dixon St., Corvallis. 2:30 – 5 pm. Free. Winter Wildlife Field Days are a bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March, all across the Mid-Willamette Valley. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). Madison Avenue Meeting Room , 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 3 pm. Community members who wish to offer public comments either in person, via telephone or through their computer must preregister with Kathy Brennan at Kathy.Brennan@corvallisoregon.gov by 12 pm on Tuesday, March 4. Also available virtually. Visit Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) | Corvallis Oregon for info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

BUILD IT Day. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St,
Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. All ages. Patrons of all ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys. Each week a new engineering challenge will be issued for patrons to attempt. Visit BUILD IT Day | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series. Oregon State University, Learning Innovation Center, LINC 302, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Sponsored by the following departments and units: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences; College of Forestry; Forest Ecosystems and Society; Botany and Plant Pathology; Integrative Biology and the OSU Research Office. Winter term 2024. March 5: “Unraveling environmental and individual drivers of life history trait variation in long-lived vertebrates, “Roxanne Beltran, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UC Santa Cruz. Visit Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series – Oregon State University for more info.

LEGO at the Library. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Children. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in – LEGO bricks provided. Visit LEGO at the Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Rooted in Resilience: Women in Agriculture. Virtual event. 4 – 5 pm. Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining alumni trailblazers as they share insights, stories and strategies for success in agriculture. Explore their diverse career paths, learn from their experiences and connect with a thriving network of leaders. Visit Rooted in Resilience: Women in Agriculture | Ask Alumni Webcast – Oregon State University for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to join the library to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring an imagination. All ages are welcome to attend; most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. All Ages Craft Night | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Planning Commission Meeting. Online only. 6:30 pm. People wishing to participate may submit comments in writing, speak during the online meeting, or simply observe the meeting. Visit Planning Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. Jedi Knights discover Anakin Skywalker, a boy unusually strong in the Force. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Jazz WRX Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Thursday, March 6

LWV Communications Committee Meeting. Online only. 9 – 10 am. Join the Communications Committee meeting to discuss how all can support the League through communication. Visit Communications Committee Meeting – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Oregon’s Public Health Officers: In the Trenches, on the Mountaintops. 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: Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Senior Public Health Officer, Lane County, Oregon. This presentation will explore the varied, mundane, and surprising roles of Oregon’s local public health officers. Visit 2 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive 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 Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Birth to 5 yrs. Join them to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

C3 Book Club. C3 Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults. C3 book Club meets once per month on 1st Thursdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. March 6: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Visit C3 Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Ten Years Later: Same-Sex Marriage Equality in 2025. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. Featuring Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. Other panelists will speak to the impacts of this landmark case. Visit Ten Years Later: Same-Sex Marriage Equality in 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Navigating Federal Funding: Insights and Strategies. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Join them for a research funding panel discussion. This informative discussion will be an engaging opportunity for researchers at all levels to learn about navigating the federal funding landscape and ask questions of our experienced panelists. Visit Navigating Federal Funding: Insights and Strategies – Oregon State University for more info.

Public Seed Library Presentation: “Simple Worm Bin Farming.” Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. Adults, Seniors. Learn from Cynthia Dort of Dort Worm Farms how easy it is to successfully turn vegetable and fruit scraps into worm castings that are wonderful compost for the garden. This presentation will cover how worm castings improve soil and garden growth, how to simply build a functional worm bin, how to feed the worms, and maintain the worm farm year round. Visit Public Seed Library Presentation: “Simple Worm Bin Farming” | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Outreach Storytime Headstart. Adams Elementary School, 1615 SW 35^th St., Corvallis. 1:30 – 2 pm. Ages birth to 5 yrs. Contact Peik-Kuan Lim at 541-766-6481. Visit Outreach Storytime Headstart Adams | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for 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. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Crafternoons at Valley Library: Diamond Art. The Valley Library, Kow Lounge, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Free. Crafternoons are a time to take a break from studying, make a craft, and meet new people. Crafternoons happen on the odd number weeks of term on Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. 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: Diamond Art – Oregon State University for more info.

Design Management Club Weekly Meetings. Milam Hall, 332, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
5 – 5:50 pm. Thursdays through March 13. The Design Management Club provides advice, exposure, learning experiences, and career opportunities for students through the sharing of relevant design news and information in the industry, guest speakers, discussion of design/management-related topics, as well as interactive and creative activities with fellow club members. Visit Design Management Club weekly meetings – Oregon State University for more info.

International Women’s Day Celebration. Memorial Union, Main Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 – 6 :30 pm. Free. All are welcome. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The UN has announced that the theme for 2025 is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The reception co-hosted by President Jayathi Y. Murthy and Provost Edward Feser aims to recognize and celebrate women at OSU. The event will include brief remarks by the Provost and OSU women leaders. Visit International Women’s Day Celebration – Oregon State University for info.

“No Place To Grow Old” Film Screening Dialogue. Memorial Union, Horizon Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Participants will engage with the stories of older adults experiencing homelessness, examining the systemic factors contributing to this issue and discussing strategies for addressing the housing crisis with compassion, dignity and justice in mind. Visit “No Place To Grow Old” Film Screening Dialogue – Oregon State University for more info.

Bingo at Greenberry Tavern. 29974 Highway 99W, Corvallis. 6 pm. This is a fundraiser for Willamette Grange. Visit Community Events & Hall Calendar | Willamette Grange #52 for 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.

Labor & Delivery Anesthesia & Pain Relief Options. Online only. 6 – 8 pm. Free. Registration required. Want to learn more about epidural pain control options during labor and delivery? Join them as an anesthesiologist explains and discusses the benefits and risks. Once registered, they will send an invitation and directions to access the virtual class. Visit Anesthesia & Pain Relief Options – Online – Pollywog for info.

School Board Special Meeting. Corvallis School District Office, 1555 SW 35^th St. Corvallis.
6:30 – 6:45 pm. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled and types of meetings sometimes change. Current meeting announcements and agendas are posted on this website and official notice is posted at the school district administrative offices. Visit Calendar – Corvallis School District for more info.

Charlene & Her Champagne Bruts. The Crowbar, American Dream Pizza, 214 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. 21 +. No cover. Join them for a cozy night of live jazz, American Standards and blues. Visit American Dream Pizza – Tastiest Pizza Pie on the Planet for more info.

Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

OSU Wind Ensemble – Winter Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10; Students free. The Oregon State University Wind Ensemble features the most outstanding brass, woodwind, and percussion players on campus. This fifty-member ensemble explores new literature and performs the masterworks of the wind band ensemble genre. Visit OSU Wind Ensemble – Winter Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University for info.

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre Present: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. PRAX, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $12 Senior/Youth; $15 General Admission; Free to OSU students. Directed by Craig Willis. The road to true love has many bumps along the way for Jack Worthing when his attempts to marry Gwendolyn are thwarted by the forbidding Lady Bracknell and further complicated by his rakish friend and rival Algernon Moncrieff. Oscar Wilde’s witty and enduring 1895 comedy of manners turns romance and the British class system inside-out with a heavy dose of deceit, scheming, and mistaken identity. Visit Winter Mainstage: The Importance of Being Earnest | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Friday, March 7

Oregon State Board of Trustees Meeting. Virtual event. 8 am – 2:15 pm. Finance and Administrative Committee will consider authorizing the design and development of modernizations to the Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory, a 17,000-square-foot zebrafish aquatic toxicology facility, and improvements to Dixon Recreation Center. Committees will also hear updates on academic programs; research; enrollment management and financial aid; information technology; audit, risk and compliance; and the Division of Finance and Administration’s alignment with the university’s strategic plan. Board meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person, on Zoom or on the phone by calling 1-888-475-4499 (meeting ID: 655 466 888), unless otherwise noted. Visit Board of Trustees Meetings | Board of Trustees | Leadership | Oregon State University for more info.

Oak Savannas and Kalapuya Garden Plots in and Around Corvallis. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Tickets: $5. In the woodlots around Corvallis, there are Garry Oak trees predating the European colonizers, as well as many food plants that occur under the canopy of the oaks. Dr. Albert will discuss his recent research into remnant oak savannas, their significance to the traditional Kalapuya diet, and how to identify these historic trees. Visit Oak Savannas and Kalapuya Garden Plots in and Around Corvallis – Benton County Museums for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Place, 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. March 7: Sarah Palmer, Coquille Indian Tribe. Interesting Questions in Interesting Times: Addressing meaningful problems in archaeology. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Portuguese Language Circle. Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Free. Portuguese language speakers and learners are invited to drop in on the first Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Einerson House (2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis) for conversation and light refreshments. Hosted by the OSU Office of International Services and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. Visit Portuguese Language Circle – Oregon State University for more info.

QPR Training – Saving Lives in Agriculture. Virtual event. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention program where participants are empowered to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Similar to CPR, QPR provides lifesaving knowledge and skills to help someone in crisis. Visit QPR Training – Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English) – Oregon State University for more info and to register.

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025. Lilly Park, 865 SE Lilly Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Free. Winter Wildlife Field Days are a bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March, all across the Mid-Willamette Valley. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

Monroe Tween & Teen Party! Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Tweens & Teens hang out after school for games, crafts and snacks. Visit Monroe Tween & Teen Party! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, and work on team building. Snacks are provided. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Part of Winter Wildlife Field Days. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Servicen for more info.

Yoga & Psychedelics with Stuart Sarbacker. Marigold, the OSU Center for Contemplative Practice, 648 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 5:30 – 6:45. Free/ by donation. This special class is offered by donation towards Marigold’s Beavs Give Fundraising Campaign. Donations support OSU graduate student participation in Marigold classes and programs, costs for exterior building signage, and our ongoing free and low-cost programs like Monday Night Mindfulness, Recovery Dharma, book studies, special events, and others. Pre-registration required. Visit Yoga & Psychedelics with Stuart Sarbacker – Oregon State University for info.

Grass Roots In-Store Event: Linda Ziedrich. 251 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.6 – 7:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Grass Roots is hosting Linda Ziedrich for a reading and signing from her book The Curious Kitchen Gardener: Uncommon Plants and How to Eat Them. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events for more info.

Guitar Concert with Adam Levin. Community Hall, 303, 1650 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Praised for his “visceral and imaginative performances” by the Washington Post, prize winning and Billboard top-charting classical guitarist and recording artist Adam Levin has performed on four continents across the globe. His live performances have been featured nationally numerous times on NPR’s Performance Today, the nationally syndicated Classical Guitar Alive, and studio performances on top radio stations including WFMT Chicago, WCRB Boston, and RIPR Rhode Island. Visit Guitar Concert with Adam Levin – Oregon State University for more info.

Hill Top Big Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

The Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation Present: Tribes on the Edge, a film Screening by Céline Cousteau. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Tribes on the Edge traces the health crises and the threats to human rights experienced by the Indigenous peoples of the Vale do Javari in the Brazilian Amazon. Visit Tribes on the Edge: A Film Screening | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info

The Majestic Theatre Presents: Amadeus. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Tickets: Adults $18; Student/Senior $16. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. Visit The Majestic Theatre for info.

Charity Kiss + North by North + Skip the Millers. . Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Tickets $10 – $15. A Night of top-notch Rock n’ Roll from around the country! Local favorites Skip the Millers are joined by non-stop touring legends North by North (Chicago) and Charity Kiss (Reno). Visit Charity Kiss + North By North + Skip … | Mar 7 | SceneThink for info.

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