Friday, April 11
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Family Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Family Storytime for more info.
Book Release Celebration: Teraanga Republic by Emily Riley. Waldo Hall 240, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.12 pm. In Teraanga Republic, Emily Jenan Riley delves into how Senegalese women, who constitutionally make up half of the country’s elected representatives, transform their private social skills into public governance strategies. Visit Book Release Celebration: Teraanga Republic for more info.
The Friends and Foundation of the Benton County Public Library Big Book Sale. Solar Building, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm – 7 pm: General entry, free, 1 – 4 pm: Special Donor Only entry. Donate $10 at the door for early access. Over 35,000 high-quality used books available, along with CDs and DVDs. Some new categories include STEM books for kids, Volunteer Favorites, and Oregon Authors. Enjoy great prices! Visit Big Book Sale for more info.
Beaver Classic Creamery Opening. Withycombe Hall, 2921 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Join Benny and the OSU Marching Band to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new, on-campus creamery located in Withycombe Hall. Visit Beaver Classic Creamery Opening for more info.
Author Event: Stacy Johns. The Corvallis Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Mid-Willamette author will be talking about her experience writing “What Remains of the Teague House.” Visit The Book Bin: Stacy Johns for more info.
Dance Shareback and Q & A session with esperanza spaulding + Off Brand gOdds. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Join for a unique chance to see the dance+music creative process in action, as members actively rehearse and develop new performance material. Participants will get a chance to ask questions while dancers and musicians share, explain, and demonstrate how they explore and create at the intersections of instrumental and dance improvisations. Visit PRAx Dance Shareback for more info.
Trivia at Fullerton Winery. 804 Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Join us for an entertaining and unforgettable evening at The Fullerton Winery where winemaker Alex Fullerton will be the MC and host. The maximum team size is 6 individuals. Free to play, beverages and light food available for purchase. Visit Fullerton Wine Events for more info.
Tween Takeover: NERF. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis 6:30 – 8:30 pm. 4th and 5th Grade. Play Nerf Games at the library! Pre-registration and waiver required. Un-modded Nerf equipment is welcome. The library also provides blasters if needed. Visit CBCPL Tween Takeover: NERF for more info.
BMW Jazz Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Free Film Friday: Mr Klein. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A high-stakes thriller about a Paris art dealer who never cared much about politics until politics began caring a whole lot about him. The viewing will be followed by host Jon Lewis and his guests Robert Nye, Katherine Hubler, and Kara Ritzheimer from OSU’s School of History, Philosophy, and Religion for a discussion. Visit PRAx- Free Film Fridays for more info.
Full Moon Ghost and True Crime Tour. Outside the Clothes Tree, corner of 2nd and Madison, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $19/General Admission, $15/Early Bird. Join the tour at the spookiest time of the month (full moon) for a spine-chilling adventure. Get ready to delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Spend an hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Space Neighbors + Mr. Vale’s Math Class. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $10. Back to back sets of dancy funk, soul soaked basslines and dance floor heat. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, April 12
Pancake Party Fundraiser. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7 am – 12 pm. $10 at door. Kids 6 and under free. Visit Kiwanis Pancake Party Fundraiser for more info.
Mid Willamette Valley Bird Alliance Second Saturday Field Trip. Meet at Willamette Park Shelter. 8 am – 12 pm. Pre registration required. Corvallis area bird watching field trip. Visit Mid Willamette Valley Bird Alliance Field Trip for more info.
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.
The Friends and Foundation of the Benton County Public Library Big Book Sale. Solar Building, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Over 35,000 high-quality used books available, along with CDs and DVDs. Some new categories include STEM books for kids, Volunteer Favorites, and Oregon Authors. Enjoy great prices! Visit Big Book Sale for more info.
Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Cost: $50. Learn how to repot and take care of these amazing plants. These planters make great mixed pots for the porch or near an outdoor dining area during summer to lure away yellow jackets, wasps, and more. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.
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.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info.
Improv Movement Masterclass with Off Brand gOdds Dance Residency. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Registration required. Off Brand gOdds dance residency will lead a workshop geared toward experienced dancers and movement practitioners to share their practices and methods for enhancing improvisational dialogue between dancers and musicians. Participants will learn by moving and applying Off Brand gOdds’ practice of exploring the intersections of instrumental improvisation and dance improvisation. Visit Improv Movement Masterclass for more info.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment, and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat 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.
Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Interactive musical program designed for families with children ages 2 thru 10. Visit Family Music Fun for more info.
Outdoor Succulent Planter Make and Take Workshop. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 11 am – 12:00 pm. Cost: $50. Pre- Registration required. Participants will craft a lovely arrangement of stunning, low-maintenance succulents, creating a beautiful and lasting piece of natural art. All materials and plants provided. Visit Garland Nursery- Outdoor Succulent Planters for more info.
2025 Bread to Tap. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 11 am – 2 pm. Part of Food Waste Prevention Week, this family friendly event features music, activities, games and videos. Spanish and ASL interpretation available. Visit No Food Left Behind 2025 Bread to Tap for more info.
World Art Day with Maxitivity. 1604 Main St, Philomath. 12 pm – 3 pm. Events include cookie decorating and arts and crafts. Visit World Art Day with Maxitivity for more info.
Second Saturdays at The Arts Center. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm – 4 pm. A free, drop in afternoon of art making. April is National Poetry Month, celebrate by creating illustrated blackout poetry using recycled books. Visit The Arts Center Second Sunday for more info.
Two Part Mask Making Workshop. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm. Make nature- and animal-themed paper-mache masks. No registration needed. Visit Two Part Mask Making Workshop for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 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.
Joanne Broh Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Nathan Macintosh. The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20. 18+. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and now based in New York, Nathan has performed his style of energetic, exasperated, explosive comedy everywhere from The Tonight Show to Conan to Colbert, and was recently named one of Variety’s Ten Comics to Watch for 2024. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Cyborg Release. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $5. Cyborg ep debut featuring blackwood and eveu. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Sunday, April 13
Corvallis Tweed Ride. Corner of 2nd St and Washington Ave. 10 am – 2 pm. An annual free annual bicycling event established in 2015. Participants dress in vintage attire, recreating the spirit of a bygone era on a slow speed ride around town. Visit Corvallis Tweed Ride for more info.
The Friends and Foundation of the Benton County Public Library Big Book Sale. Solar Building, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Over 35,000 high-quality used books available, along with CDs and DVDs. Some new categories include STEM books for kids, Volunteer Favorites, and Oregon Authors. Enjoy great prices! Visit Big Book Sale for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
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.
Nicasio Brunch Music. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Hearty breakfast and melodious story songs with guitar, flute and cello. Contact iddleroad01@gmail.com for more info.
Gentle Hive Inspections. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Learn how and when to inspect the hives and what to look for to perform seasonal tasks such as feeding, adding brood and honey boxes, and harvesting honey! Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.
Lawn Care 101. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 1 – 2:00 pm. Discover essential techniques for maintaining a lush, healthy lawn, covering everything from seeding, proper mowing, fertilizing, and beyond. It’s the perfect foundation for a thriving, green yard. Visit Garland Nursery- Lawn Care 101 for more info.
Tour of Methodist Prairie. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a tour of the grounds surrounding the First United Methodist Church. The native vegetation was planted by church member and retired OSU Horticultural Professor, Bill Proebsting. Bill will guide us through the wonderful native plants spread around the church grounds. Text Corrine at 541-220-4073 for more info.
Celtic Music Session, Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2 – 4 pm. Traditional Celtic Music Session. Participants should have some basic Celtic music experience or they can simply listen and enjoy. Contact Leslie Glassmire at glasslab@fastmail.fm for more info.
Sundays at 3 Concert: Classical Masterworks for Piano and Cello. Good Samaritan Church, 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Local musicians Dr. Victoria Wolff and Sunghee Kim present classical masterworks for piano and cello by Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann, Dmitri Shostakovich, and others. Visit Good Samaritan Sunday at 3 pm.
Garrick Ohlsson, Steinway Piano Series. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $30/general, $5/student. Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. His 1970 triumph at the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, where he won the Gold Medal (and remains the single American to have done so), brought him worldwide recognition as one of the finest pianists of his generation. Visit PRAx Garrick Ohlsson for more info.
Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4 pm, 3:15 pm for preshow talk. Features soloist Ken Saul playing Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. The symphony will also be performing Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness’ Symphony no. 2 Mysterious Mountain and Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony no. 6. Visit Willamette Valley Symphony for more info.
Songwrights Apothecary Lab Shareback Sessions + Q & A. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 5 pm – 6 pm. Join esperanza spalding, the 2024-25 Patricia Valian Reser Artist-in-Residence, as she collaborates with a “council” of musicians, students and arts-based therapeutic practitioners in her Songwrights Apothecary Lab. Based on esperanza’s album and ongoing project of the same name, these workshops will explore the deeply healing elements of music. Visit PRAx Songwrights Apothecary Lab Shareback for more info.
Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Poetry Open Mic. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Monday, April 14
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Perspectives of the Phycosphere. Strand Agricultural Hall, Room 440, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Mixed-media artwork by OSU graduate student Vaishnavi Padaki from the Department of Microbiology. Visit Perspectives of the Phycosphere for more info.
Senior Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. For anyone over the age of 50! Registration is required. There are 12 spots available per month, on a first come, first serve basis. Register at the Adult Reference Desk or via email to receive a copy of the book to borrow. Regular print and large print copies are available. April’s Book is Dinners with Ruth, by Nina Totenberg. Visit CBCPL Senior Book Club for more info.
Economic Development Coalition. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Virtual attendance available. Visit City of Corvallis Economic Development Coalition for more info.
Corvallis Chronicles History Tour. 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every week, 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.
Alive in the Margins History Tour. 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/general, $11/early bird. The often-overlooked narratives of women, queerfolk, and people of color have shaped and enriched the tapestry of antiquity. Learn about how the people who lived through history’s hardest moments fought to rewrite the narrative. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
The Godfather II. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/in advance, $10/at door. The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. Visit Whiteside Theatre, The Godfather II for more info.
Jeff Sux Trivia. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, April 15
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery, Insight for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Rethinking Agriculture in Service to Humanity and the Earth. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Biodynamic agriculture offers a potent approach to addressing the problems of our times. Biodynamics brings insight into how a holistic method – integrating cultural, political, and economic practices in the growing of food – is critical for community health. Join Beth Hoinacki, holistic farmer, on her journey of how practicing biodynamics on her diversified market farm has led her to re‐think, re‐feel, andre‐do her participation in our community food system to support the wellness of all living beings – and our planet. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Making Fruit Jam. First United Methodist Church Kitchen, 166 NW Jackson Avenue. 10 am – 1 pm. Learn to make and process fruit jam in a licensed kitchen for local food banks. Participants receive a sample of the day’s jam. Contact jammin@corvallisfumc.org 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 – 11:15 am. 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.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
How Our Cognitive Abilities Change as We Age. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. There are many brain functions, such as memory and cognitive flexibility, that generally show declines during aging, while other functions, such as world knowledge and language, are relatively spared. In this class, Kathy Magnusson, principal investigator at the Linus Pauling Research Institute will explore the changes that occur during aging in the brain and interventions for us and our pets that show some promise of reducing the unwelcome impacts of aging. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether they are using Grace Center’s services or not. Respite Care is available during the support group. Services are FREE for the duration of the support group. If the individual is not an enrolled participant, call in advance to discuss care needs. Visit Free Family Caregiver Support Group for more info.
READ Dogs. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs. A permission form is required and available onsite. Visit Philomath Community Library READ Dogs for more info.
Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. 16+. Join every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring a personal project and hang out. Visit CBCPL Adult Craft Night for more info.
Figure Drawing Sessions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Cost: $25. 18+. Participants will refine drawing skills in Figure Drawing Sessions featuring a nude model. These sessions provide a quiet, focused environment for practicing gesture, proportion, and form. Visit The Arts Center Figure Drawing for more info.
Consider This Conversation Series: Nikole Hannah-Jones. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7pm. Cost:$15/general, $5/student. Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the Genius grant, a Peabody Award, two George Polk Awards, and the National Magazine Award three times. During this event, Hannah-Jones will be in conversation with Adam Davis, the executive director of Oregon Humanities, as part of Oregon Humanities’ Consider This series. Visit PRAx, Consider This Conversation Series for more info.
Supernaut + Glide Divine + riot! riot! Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Songwrights Apothecary Lab Shareback Sessions + Q & A. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 – 8 pm. Join esperanza spalding, the 2024-25 Patricia Valian Reser Artist-in-Residence, as she collaborates with a “council” of musicians, students and arts-based therapeutic practitioners in her Songwrights Apothecary Lab. Based on esperanza’s album and ongoing project of the same name, these workshops will explore the deeply healing elements of music. Visit PRAx Songwrights Apothecary Lab Shareback for more info.
Wednesday, April 16
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery, Insight for more info
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th . Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. 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.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Philomath Student Art Show. Moreland Gallery, Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. This inspiring exhibit features artwork from Philomath School District students, spanning grades 1-12. On display thru April 12th.Visit Benton County Museum- Philomath Student Art Show 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.
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.
Lunch and Learn: Magic in Marketing. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd St, Corvallis. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Enjoy lunch with two of the leading local retreat leaders and wellness professionals. Visit Lunch and Learn: Magic in Marketing for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 – 1pm. Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Philomath Community Library Wednesday Noon Book Cub for more info.
Parent Café. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Parent Cafe is a group where parents can talk about stressors, challenge thinking with question cards, and develop small goals to work on. Snacks are provided and children are welcome. Visit Parent Cafe-Pollywog for more info.
Perspectives of the Phycosphere. Strand Agricultural Hall, Room 440, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Mixed-media artwork by OSU graduate student Vaishnavi Padaki from the Department of Microbiology. Visit Perspectives of the Phycosphere for more info.
Women in Business Luncheon. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work, learn, and live. This presentation will explore AI’s impact on business, from automation to data-driven decision-making; its role in education, enhancing personalized learning and efficiency; and how it integrates into daily life, from smart assistants to productivity tools. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
OSULP Seminar: Misinformation & Archives. The Valley Library, 201 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm. This presentation showcases research into collection practices related to misinformation and the ethical questions they inspire, such as description practices, intellectual freedom, access policies, perception of bias and liability. Visit OSULP Seminar for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Corvallis. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet and work on projects. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Monroe Community Library Fiber by the Fireplace for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave, 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 ours. 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. Visit CBCPL Digital Life: Tech Help Lab for more info.
Crafternoon. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Children and their families are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Crafts are geared towards preschool thru elementary aged children, but all ages are welcome. Visit Philomath Community Library Crafternoon for more info.
Teen Chess Night. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Grades 6-12. Join us at the library for an hour of chess. We’ll discuss the rules for the game, learn basic beginner skills by watching tutorial videos, and practice strategy by playing one-on-one. Limited online play will also be available. All skill levels welcome. Visit CBCPL Teen Chess Night for more info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Virtual. 5pm. Visit City of Corvallis JEDI Committee for more info.
Death Over Drafts. Common Fields 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. This event promotes education and community between the death-curious, death positive, and everyone in between. At this first event we will provide information about Advanced Care Directives and planning. All are welcome. Visit Lumina Hospice Death Over Drafts for more info.
Corvallis Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Open to everyone. April’s title is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. Visit CBCPL Corvallis Book Club for more info.
Nick Rivard and Friends. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission. Virtual. 6:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis Planning Commission for more info.
The Neverending Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/in advance, $10/door, ages 12 and under free. A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Visit Whiteside Theatre, The Neverending Story for more info..
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Thursday, April 17
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery, Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Astrobiology: Homage to Drake and Fermi. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Colwell will offer a fun look into a determination of the number of advanced, alien civilizations in space that may be trying to communicate with us. He will discuss the values that might be chosen for each of the variables in the famous Drake Equation, determine a solution to the equation, and discuss why we may not yet have any sound evidence of contact with these possible extraterrestrials. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule 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.
Department Head Meeting: Board of Commissioners, Justice and Law Enforcement. 10 am. Visit Benton County Oregon Events for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Philomath Student Art Show. Moreland Gallery, Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. This inspiring exhibit features artwork from Philomath School District students, spanning grades 1-12. On display thru April 12th. Visit Benton County Museum- Philomath Student Art Show 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.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Ages 3-5. 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.
Drop-In Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. A free drop-in hour to check baby’s weight, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Open to human milk feeding parents and caregivers in the community. Visit Drop in Feeding Clinic for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
Organizing Your Life and Time. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. In this class Kori McDonald, organizer and former teacher, will examine ways to manage personal time, using techniques such as taking hold of appointment books, de‐cluttering, and constant review. She will make use of personal examples as well as those of attendees. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 – 8 pm. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring Reception. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St. 4 pm. Reception and talk by the artists. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Perspectives of the Phycosphere Closing Reception. Strand Agricultural Hall, Room 440, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Mixed-media artwork by OSU graduate student Vaishnavi Padaki from the Department of Microbiology. Visit Perspectives of the Phycosphere for more info.
City Legislative Committee. Virtual. 4:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis Legislative Committee for more info.
Business After Hours. Corvallis Foundry, 257 SW Madison AVE Suite 210, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. RSVP requested. A monthly networking event designed to foster professional connections and collaboration within the business community, providing a relaxed and informal environment for professionals to engage and build valuable relationships. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours for more info.
League of Women Voters Voter Services Committee. Virtual. 5 – 6 pm. Regularly scheduled meeting. All are welcome to attend. Visit League of Women Voters for more info/
Game Night at the Library. Corvallis- Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. Come play a wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages. Visit CBCPL Game Night for more info.
Poetry Reading and Open Mic. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. Featuring OSU MFA students Elyssa Cook, Anmol Priya Desai, Cheyenne Hollowell, Monique Lanier, Sam Olson, and Tor Strand. After the featured readers, there will be an open mic. All poets are welcome! Visit The Arts Center Poetry Reading for more info.
Mark Kerstens: “Black-backed Woodpeckers.” Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Includes social hour and presentation. Contact audubon.corvallis@gmail.com or visit Corvallis Audobon for more info.
esperanza spaudling. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7pm. Cost: $45-$75 general, $5 student. Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass and songs in a special configuration of musicians and dancers, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. Visit PRAx esperanza spalding for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jame. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Solo Artist Open Mic. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, April 18
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Family Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Family Storytime for more info.
After School Pokemon League. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks. Visit CBCPL After School Pokemon League for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month attendees will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit CBCPL OSU MFA Reading for more info.
esperanza spaudling. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7pm. Cost: $45-$75 general, $5 student. Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass and songs in a special configuration of musicians and dancers, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. Visit PRAx esperanza spalding for more info.
Stone Ape with Night Presser. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Naughty but Nerdy. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $16/ general admission A night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from favorite acts from around the state. This iteration of Naughty but Nerdy is a very special album taping starring: Naomi Fitter (Corvallis), Sarah Hagen (Eugene) and Katie Nguyen (Portland). Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Vardman Ensemble + WyWolf Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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