Friday, May 16
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds 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.
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.
Salmon Bake. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse), 311 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Celebrate Pacific Northwest salmon culture. Visit OSU |Salmon Bake for more info.
College of Health Graduate Symposium. Hallie E Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 pm. Graduate students will present their latest research accomplishments and scientific discoveries, highlighting the innovative work being conducted across diverse health-related disciplines. Visit CoH Graduate Symposium for more info.
After School Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Space, 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.
Untold Stories of OSU Walking Tour. Meet at the East side of Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 4 pm. Learn about ten significant people, events, and locations pertaining to the history of students of color at Oregon State University and how they strived to make OSU a more inclusive and equitable campus. Visit Benton County Oregon OSU Walking Tour for more info.
Oregon’s “Trail of Tears.” Robnett’s Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. These landscape photographs illustrate the fraught expedition that US Indian Agent George Ambrose detailed in his daily journal, documenting his removal of several hundred indigenous people from Southern Oregon to a reservation in the Willamette Valley. The imperfect photos play off the serendipitous technical flaws to create ghostly images that echo the grim history of the past and capture the forgotten and seldom told story of Oregon’s “Trail of Tears.” Visit Benton County | Oregon’s Trail of Tears for more info.
Ida Jane and the Weekend Gardners with Jobe Woosley. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Homegrown folk, alt-rock and indie vibes. Visit Old World Center more info.
Repair Fair. OSUsed Warehouse, 644 SW 13th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. A space that allows people to exchange ideas rather than dollars, develop people into fixers rather than consumers, and reuse materials rather than waste them. Visit Repair Fair for more info.
MFA Alumni Reading Featuring Zoë Bossiere and Julia Malye. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Zoë Bossiere is the author of Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir. They are the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction and co-editor of the anthologies The Best of Brevity and The Lyric Essay as Resistance: Truth from the Margins. Julia Malye is a native Parisian and author of four novels – La Fiancée de Tocqueville, Thémoé, Les Fantômes de Christopher D, and her newest novel, Pelican Girls, translated from French and released in the U.S. this year. She teaches creative writing at Sciences Po Paris. Visit MFA Alumi Reading for more info.
Charity’s Kiss with Slippy and the Sheets and Kiss the Millers. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/at door. Visit Charity Kiss with Slippy and the Sheets for more info.
Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A poetic, experimental debut by Sky Hopinka. Circling the origin of the death myth from the Chinookan people in the Pacific Northwest, the film follows two people who wander through their surrounding nature, the spirit world, and something much deeper inside. Visit PRAx | Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore for more info.
Delgani String Quartet: Audience Choice. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $30/general, $10/student, 12 and under free. Concluding the 10th season with a special Delgani-audience collaboration. Delgani Subscribers have cast their votes for the primary work on this program: Shostakovich’s Eighth Quartet. Rounding out the performance will be works by Caroline Shaw and Beethoven. Visit Delgani String Quartet for more info.
My Fair Lady. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $22/person, $20/students and seniors. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Spring Mainstage: Hay Fever. PRAx, 470 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general admission, $12/youth and seniors, free for OSU students. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist, and his wife, Judith, a retired actress, find quiet an impossible dream when their high-spirited children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. Visit PRAx |Hay Fever for more info.
Zeke and Eveu and Fireable Offense. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $5/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Saturday, May 17
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.
Public Seed Library: Warm Season Crop Clinic. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 12 pm. Benton County Master Gardeners available to answer garden questions. Visit Warm Season Crop Clinic for more info.
Government Comment Corner. Bellushi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Stop in and chat with local Corvallis government. Featuring Ward 7 Councilor Paul Shaffer. Visit Government Comment Corner for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds 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 – 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.
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.
64 Bits or Less Retro Video Game Fest. Solar Building, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 7 pm. Cost: $18/advance, $23/door, 6 and Under free. Play favorite classic games on the original hardware, experience a huge collection of classic consoles and computers in unique game stations, and explore interactive video game art installations. Visit 64 Bits or Less for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, for children of all ages. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit CBCPL Los Cuentos for more info.
Digital Life: Understanding AI. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11 am. This librarian led workshop will cover how Artifical Intelligence (AI) works, as well as ethical considerations and the future of AI. Visit CBCPL | Digital Life for more info.
Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Lego and Duplo. Visit Philomath Community Library | Lego Saturday for more info.
46th Annual Łatwa ina Pow-Wow. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm, Grand Entries at 1 pm and 4 pm. A free community event featuring Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus delicious fry bread. Presented by the Native American Student Association and OSU partners. Visit 46th Annual Łatwa ina Pow-Wow for more info.
Lego Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Legos, music and snacks. Visit Monroe Community Library | Lego Block Blast for more info.
Teen Scene. Majestic Theatre Community/Rehearsal Room, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Ages 13-17. The Majestic Theatre hosts this youth-led theater company featuring a series of workshops to build technical skills, leading up to brand-new productions for teens. Learn more about acting, directing, designing, and producing while making new friends. Visit Teen Scene- Majestic Theatre 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.
Corkvallis! Spring Wine Walk. Downtown Corvallis, 2 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. Organized by the Downtown Corvallis Organization. Each ticket includes a tasting class and 5 tasting tickets. Visit Downtown Corvallis Corkvallis! for more info.
Families of a Feather Author/Illustrator Event. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Author Fern Wexler and Illustrator Kelsey Buzzell will be reading from their book Families of a Feather. Through captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, Families of a Feather explores how various bird species care for and nurture their young, showcasing the many forms love and family can take. Visit CBCPL | Families of a Feather for more info.
Groovenheit 22. Lumos Wine Company Tasting Room, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr,
Philomath. 2 pm. A Pacific Northwest based singer songwriter duo that creates music using innovative grooves and insightful original compositions to tell stories and insights of the human experience. Visit Lumos Wine Company | Events for more info.
Historic Philomath College Tour. 1101 Main St, Philomath. 2 pm. Registration required. Cost: $10/person. Historic tour of Philomath College will highlight the stories of the students and teachers who lived and worked here, shaping the future of the town of Philomath. Erected in 1867, building is now listed as a National Register of Historic Places. Visit Benton County Museum Historic Philomath College for more info.
Monroe Community Library: A New Chapter. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2 pm. Learn about Monroe Community Library’s bright future. Visit Monroe Community Library | A New Chapter for more info.
Oregon State Fashion Show: In Pursuit. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: Tickets range from $10- $25. This year’s fashion show will feature 18 senior designers and 17 community designers looking to answer the question “What are you In Pursuit of?” Visit OSU Fashion Show for more info.
Flying Eye. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Groovy dance beats from the vast stream of Grateful Dead music consciousness. Visit Old World Center more info.
Resurrection. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: Adults/ $16, Seniors and Students/ $14. PG-13. The story of a 58 year old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s who contracts COVID, is placed on a ventilator, and when she awakens, she no longer has Alzheimer’s. Although this sounds wonderful, the “resurrection” of Margaret causes chaos in her family “bubble.” Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.
Spring Stampede. Benton Arena, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Watch fierce female competitors of all ages throw down in barrel racing, pole bending, team roping, breakaway roping, and goat tying – with some of the top talent from across the Northwest going head-to-head in this high-energy showdown. Visit EventBrite | Spring Stampede for more info.
My Fair Lady. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $22/person, $20/students and seniors. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Against the Raging Tide with Pitch Black Mass. Whiteside Theater, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/in advance, $15/at door. Five piece Central Oregon Coast band that delivers heavy hitting, head banging songs loaded with melodic, catchy hooks, original sound, and a high level of energy. Visit Whiteside Theatre: Raging Tide for more info.
Hazzadus Presents: Dubstep. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. With Cyborg, Stoggrd, Scuba and Blackwood. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Sunday, May 18
Spring 2025 Campus Ramble. Location Provided Upon Registration. 9 am. Pre registration required. A long-standing program led by photographer Cub Kahn and writer Jill Sisson that invite a small group to slowly wander to a few select spots on campus to pause, reflect, write and take photographs. Cub and Jill pick new spots to visit each Ramble, often introducing participants to places on campus never seen or noticed before. Visit PRAx| Spring Creek Project Spring Ramble for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Sam Holmes and the Tappet Brothers. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Corvallis Spring Roll. Cloverland City Park, 1605 NW 29th St, Corvallis. 10 am – 1 pm. Free entry to Cycle Fair, $25/family registration for Road Ride. Community bike and trike ride and cycle fest for kids. Visit Corvallis Spring Roll for more info.
64 Bits or Less Retro Video Game Fest. Solar Building, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 7 pm. Cost: $18/advance, $23/door, 6 and Under free. Play favorite classic games on the original hardware, experience a huge collection of classic consoles and computers in unique game stations, and explore interactive video game art installations. Visit 64 Bits or Less for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 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.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. Sundays 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.
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.
Cosus Spring Concert: Price Symphony #1, Percussion Quartet Concerto. PRAx 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $35/person, $5/student. The oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine members, the symphony has grown into a full symphonic orchestra. Visit for more info. Visit PRAx | Cosus Spring Concert for more info.
Resurrection. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: Adults/ $16, Seniors and Students/ $14. PG-13. The story of a 58 year old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s who contracts COVID, is placed on a ventilator, and when she awakens, she no longer has Alzheimer’s. Although this sounds wonderful, the “resurrection” of Margaret causes chaos in her family “bubble.” Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Cemetery Cleaning Workshop. Crystal Lake Cemetery, 400 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Presented by Dr. Carol Chin, Dieskau Reed and Phil Hayes as part of Historic Preservation Month. All tools will be provided. Visit Benton County | Cemetary Cleaning Workshop for more info.
Fiddle Student Concert. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Instructor Shari Ame and students present the Fiddle Student Concert. Visit Old World Center more info.
My Fair Lady. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $22/person, $20/students and seniors. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Monday, May 19
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Brewed Awakening. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Cost: $18/ticket. A journey from past to pint includes 45 minutes walking downtown to hear about soils, colonization, floods, unstable infrastructure, labor issues, racism, and prohibition! They end with a tour of Sky High Brewery and tasting in their tap room. Visit Engage Corvallis Brewed Awakening for more info.
Pawsitive Care Clinic. 398 Southwest Twin Oaks Circle, Corvallis. 2 – 5 pm. Appointments required. Affordable preventative healthcare for dogs and cats. Visit Heartland Humane | Pawsitive Care more info.
Ecology Tap Talk on Bioacoustics: Saw Whet Owls in an Anthropogenic Flooded Landscape with Aleen Habib. Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. Contact: nina@mrwc.org.
Corvallis City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Corvallis City Council Meeting 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.
OSU Wind Symphony Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. 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 PRAx| Wind Symphony Spring Concert for more info.
Whiteside Theatre Presents: Chinatown. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance $10/door. A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. Visit Whiteside Theatre: Chinatown for more info.
Pigeon John Tour. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/at door. AWOL One, MC Homeless, DJ Halo and Existero. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Tuesday, May 20
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters. Azucena’s Cleaners. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building
4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Benton County Oregon Events for more info.
The Care and Feeding of Engineering Research at OSU. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Dr. Cyndy Kelchner, director of Engineering Research Administration at OSU, will describe some of the College of Engineering’s successful research projects, including Digit, NuScale, humanitarian engineering, and driving and bicycling simulations. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule 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.
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 Tuesdays 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 enjoy Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.
Brewed Awakening. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Cost: $18/ticket. A journey from past to pint includes 45 minutes walking downtown to hear about soils, colonization, floods, unstable infrastructure, labor issues, racism, and prohibition! They end with a tour of Sky High Brewery and tasting in their tap room. Visit Engage Corvallis Brewed Awakening 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.
Open House – Union at Pacific Highway. Union at Pacific Highway, 150 SW Wake Robin Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Possible quorum of the Corvallis Planning Commission. Visit Open House- Union at Pacific Highway 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 (READ Dogs). A permission form is required for children to participate and may be filled out on-site by parents/guardians. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Philomath Community Library READ Dogs for more info.
Teen Sketch Club. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Grades 6-12. Teens who like to draw, paint, doodle, or collage, bring a favorite pencil and creativity. This is an hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques. Visit CBCPL Teen Sketch Club for more info.
Atomic Walking Tour. Location To Be Announced. 4:30 pm. Explore the history of ranch-style houses, which are a uniquely American domestic architectural style – long and low. Many ranch neighborhoods like those in Corvallis developed during the post-WWII “Atomic Age” when housing demand for returning servicemen boomed. Visit Benton County | Atomic Walking Tour for more info.
Adult Craft Night. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Ages 16+. May’s craft will be suminagashi, paper marbling, supplies provided. Bring personal projects to work on in a group setting. Visit CBCPL | Adult Craft Night for more info.
Figure Drawing Session. The Arts Center, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Ages 18+. Cost: $25. Refine drawing skills in figure drawing sessions with a nude model. No instruction, just focused time to create. Visit The Arts Center: Figure Drawing Session for more info.
Spring 2025 Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers. Virtual Event. 6 pm. Pre-Registration required. A free 2-hour online training focused on fair housing laws and responsibilities as they relate to housing discrimination. Visit Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers for more info.
Wednesday, May 21
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Riverfront, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek event highlighting local agriculture. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds 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 – 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.
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. 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.
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.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 pm. Copies of the month’s book choice are available at front desk. Visit Philomath Community Library | Wednesday Noon Book Club for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can work on personal projects in a group setting. Knitting, crocheting, spinning and other fiber crafts are all welcome. 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 pm. Free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one from the library. 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 pm. A time to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring imagination. Visit Philomath Community Library | Crafternoon for more info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Virtual Event. 5 pm. Visit City of Corvallis | JEDI Board for more info.
Corvallis Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis -Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. This month’s book selection is Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. Visit CBCPL | Corvallis Book Club for more info.
City Planning Commission. Virtual only. 6:30 pm. Visit City Planning Commission for more info.
Galen Clark Organ Trio. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A genre bending approach to the classic organ trio instrumentation, exploring entropic soundscapes, psychedelic funk and groove heavy electronic tinged jazz. Visit Old World Center more info.
Bob Newton Family Film: The Princess Bride. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Visit The Princess Bride for more info.
Thursday, May 22
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds 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 – 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 2nd St, 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 – 11:15 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.
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.
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.
Gardens of Southeast England, Chelsea Flower Show, and Jazz in Italy. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dr Nancy Ellison will present highlights of small group tours to England and Italy in 2024. British Gardens that were visited included Blenheim Palace and Chartwell House (Winston Churchill), Hever Castle (Anne Boleyn), and Sissinghurst (Vita Sackville-West). The tour concluded at the famous Chelsea Flower Show in London. Highlights of the Italy tour included jazz in Bologna, opera in Lucca, balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena, 5000-year old Etruscan caves in Orvieto, and a visit to the Ferrari Museum. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Women in Business: Hello Vet. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Dr. Sheena Christensen, DVM Co-Owner of Hello Vet and Veterinarian will be speaking about her journey as a female veterinarian and her experience as a business owner. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
League of Women Voters of Corvallis: Housing Committee Meeting. Virtual Event. 2 pm. Visit League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
City Legislative Committee. Virtual Event. 2:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis Legislative Committee for more info.
City Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit City Council Work Session for more info.
Teens Make: Pet Bandanas. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required. All supplies provided. Help support local shelters with dog bandanas. Visit CBCPL | Teens Make: Pet Bandanas for more info.
Urban Renewal Agency Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis Urban Renewal Agency for more info.
Business After Hours: Shonnard’s Nursery. Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape
6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 5 pm. 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 for more info.
Avery-Helm Historic District Tour. Corner of Western Ave and 2nd St. 5:30 pm. The Avery-Helm neighborhood is part of the Joseph C. Avery land claim filed in 1845. It includes 9 full blocks, and ten partial blocks laid out on a grid system. The historic houses remaining in the district present a window into the domestic aspects of the city’s development from 1870 to 1949Visit Benton County | Avery-Helom Historic District for more info.
Sticking Together In Tough Times with Dean Spade. Journey Room, Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Dean Spade has been working to build queer and trans liberation based in racial and economic justice for the past two decades. He is a professor at the Seattle University School of Law and the author of 3 books, most recently Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together. Visit Grassroots Books | Events for more info.
Onions and Mushrooms: A Dancer’s Story. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $5/person. A new work-in-progress for the stage that explores Jewish memory, layers and the marginalized bodies of older women. Visit Benton County Museums | Onions and Mushrooms for more info.
Budget Committee Meeting. 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Corvallis School District Calendar for more info.
OSU Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/ticket, Free for students. 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 PRAx OSU Wind Ensemble Spring Concert for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Band Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Friday, May 23
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Nilly Livesay: Boundless. The Little Gallery, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Showing thru June 13th. This exhibit is about the beauty of nuance of that intersectionality between academia and rural reality. Inspired by the techniques of abstractionists Gorky, Krasner, and Frankenthaler, these paintings also play upon the concepts of authoritative control, release, and adaptation. Visit The Little Gallery, Nilly Livesay: Boundless for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds 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.
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 Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit CBCPL Family Storytime for more info.
Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Preschool aged. A special garden theme story time followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science and math. Visit Philomath Community Library | Science Storytime for more info.
Italian Conversation Circle. Einhorn House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture and having fun with the language. Visit Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Classes for more information.
Teen Anime Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 – 5 pm. Grades 6-12. Manga readers and anime watchers welcome. Topics include favorite characters, the culture and history of anime, practicing the art style, meeting other fans in the community, and watching episodes together. Snacks provided. Episodes shown may be rated from PG to TV-14. Visit CBCPL Teen Anime Club for more info.
Author Dean Spade in Partnership with the AntiCapitalist Book Fair. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. A trans activist dares people to be the change they desire, both out in the world, and amongst close connections. Visit Book Bin | Author Dean Spade for more info.
Astronomy Open House. Weniger Hall, 103 SW Memorial Place, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. All ages welcome, activities for all. Visit OSU | Astronomy Club for more info.
Tuesday String Band and the Garden Gate. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm/doors, 8 pm/concert. Cost: $10/advance, $15/at door. A bluegrass trio of young music professionals who met through the music program at Western Oregon University. Witness fast pickin’, witty banter, and string band versions of music from a wide variety of styles. Visit Tuesday String Band and The Garden Gate for more info.
MOsley WOtta, Sketch and Release: Black Creatives in Rural Oregon. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. An hour-long performance of storytelling, conversation, spoken word and song. The evening will include excerpts from the emerging documentary series Sketch and Release: Black Creatives in Rural Oregon and the forthcoming album Open Close Doors. Visit PRAx | MOsley WOtta for more info.
Naughty But Nerdy Presents: Volcano. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. 18+. Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Club Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
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