Friday, July 11
Philomath Frolic. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 8 am – 12 am. Cost: Tickets starting at $18.50 and up. Some events have additional charge. Featuring chainsaw carving, food and vendor booths, rodeo, fireworks and Frolic Dance. Visit Philomath Frolic for more info.
Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Chalk Roundup. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 9 am. An opportunity to have fun, be creative, and share art with the community during the Philomath Frolic. Materials provided. Visit CBCPL | Chalk Round Up for more info.
Joy of Gardening Conference. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Cost: $60/one day, $120/two days. Registration required. For new and experienced gardeners. Classes, panels, and tours about all things gardening. Visit Joy of Gardening Conference for more info.
Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood, 150 Million Years in the Making. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Explore these 16 windows into how Oregon’s landscape was assembled during the past 150 million years — and to celebrate those who learned to read the landscape before and during Oregon’s first 150 years of statehood. Available through July 26th. Visit Benton County Museum | Oregon Exhibit for more info.
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.
Starker Summer Tours: Forest Management. Tours begin at 7240 SW Philomath Blvd.,
Corvallis. Transportation to forest is provided. 1:30 pm. Registration required. A guided tour covering sustainable forest management. Visit Starker Forest Tours for more info.
Teen Takeover: Mario Kart Tournament. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Grades 6-12. No Registration required. The ultimate racing competition. Race against friends or be a spectator and eat snacks at this Mario Bros themed event. Sign ups for the tournament’s bracket will be on a first-come first-served basis. Visit Mario Kart Tournament | CBCPL for more info.
Body Labor Land. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. Available thru August 2nd. Visit The Arts Center | Body Labor Land for more info.
Teen DIY: D20 Jewelry Making. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 3 pm. Fantasy inspired Dungeon and Dragons jewelry making. Visit Teen DIY | CBCPL for more info.
Build a 3 Legged Wooden Stool. Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $325, scholarships available. 18+ class. A series of 3 classes in 3 days. Day 1. Learn the basics of woodcarving, mortise and tenon joinery, and furniture design with this simple, hand-carved 3 legged stool. Visit Tarweed Folk School | Calendar for more info.
Streets Are for Everyone Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. This is a chance to hang out with people and talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Calendar 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.
Saturday, July 12
Philomath Frolic. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 7 am – 12 am. Cost: Tickets starting at $18.50 and up. Some events have additional charge. Featuring breakfast, a 5K, classic car show, rodeo, Grand Parade, Frolic Dance and more. Visit Philomath Frolic for more info.
Joy of Gardening Conference. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Cost: $60/one day, $120/two days. Registration required. For new and experienced gardeners. Classes, panels, and tours about all things gardening. Visit Joy of Gardening Conference for more info.
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.
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 9 Councilor Tony Cadena. Visit Government Comment Corner for more info.
Touch a Truck. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. Learn all about some of the amazing trucks and other vehicles that work in the local community. Visit City of Corvallis | Touch a Truck for more info.
Art Explorium. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Kindergarten aged and under. Explore and create a masterpiece through process art. Be prepared to be messy. Visit CBCPL | Art Explorium for more info.
Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood, 150 Million Years in the Making. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Explore these 16 windows into how Oregon’s landscape was assembled during the past 150 million years — and to celebrate those who learned to read the landscape before and during Oregn’s first 150 years of statehood. Available through July 26th. Visit Benton County Museum | Oregon Exhibit 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.
Body Labor Land. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. Available thru August 2nd. Visit The Arts Center | Body Labor Land for more info.
Tarweed Folk School and Wade Hardware Open House and Grand Opening. Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Learn about Wade Hardware and Tarweed Folk School’s summer offerings and explore the new space. Live demonstrations and refreshments offered. Visit Tarweed Folk School | Calendar 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. 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.
Town Hall Meeting with Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. An opportunity to get to know the County’s newest commissioner, ask questions and voice concerns. Visit Town Hall Meeting | Commisioner Gabe Shepherd for more info.
Live Music at Lumos. Lumos Wine Co, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 2 – 4 pm. Free. Featuring Tuesday String Band, playing fast pickin’ string band versions of music from a wide variety of styles. T. Visit Lumos Wines | Events for more info.
Shakespeare In The Park: As You Like It. Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. Kids activities begin at 5 pm, show begins at 6:30 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/door, children 12 and under free. Bring a picnic and journey to the Forest of Arden with one of Shakespeare’s most charming casts of sassy clowns, melancholy lords, lovers in disguise, twitterpated shepherds, banished dukes, and also a wrestler. This 90-minute, family-friendly production features a pre-show concert and live music throughout from local folk Americana band The Flatt Stanley Incident. Visit City of Corvallis | As You Like It for more info.
Sunday, July 13
Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 11 am – 3 pm. Fresh local produce, wood-fired pizza, baked foods, hand-crafted items, and more. Visit Philomath Farmers Market 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 can simply listen and appreciate. Visit Corvallis Folklore | Calendar for more info.
Shakespeare In The Park: As You Like It. Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. Kids activities begin at 5 pm, show begins at 6:30 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/door, children 12 and under free. Bring a picnic and journey to the Forest of Arden with one of Shakespeare’s most charming casts of sassy clowns, melancholy lords, lovers in disguise, twitterpated shepherds, banished dukes, and also a wrestler. This 90-minute, family-friendly production features a pre-show concert and live music throughout from local folk Americana band The Flatt Stanley Incident. Visit City of Corvallis | As You Like It for more info.
Night Court. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info
Raider of the Lost Ark. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first. Visit Whiteside Theatre | Raiders of the Lost Ark for more info.
Monday, July 14
Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Registration required. Featuring The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos. Visit CBCPL | Senior Book Club for more info.
Economic Development Coalition. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit City of Corvallis | Economic Development Coalition for more info.
Drop in Grief Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A network of fellow grievers that explore a different topic each session guided by a grief support counselor. There is no commitment, just attend for support as needed. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce | Drop in Support Group 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.
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday Morning Greeters. The SHOP, 244 NW 2nd St, Suite 101, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime, outside for summer. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be moved indoors to the Main Meeting Room of the library. Visit Outdoor Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Around Oregon Biennial. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madisone Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Every 2 years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition includes work from both established and emerging artists, and embraces diverse perspectives from artists living across our expansive state. Visit The Arts Center | Around Oregon Biennial for more info.
Level Runner IRL. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5h St, Monroe. 1 pm. Craft wearable items themed to favorite video games then run through In Real Life video game levels. Visit CBCPL | Level Runner IRL 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 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 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit CBCPL | READ Dogs for more info.
Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Economic Subcommittee Meeting. Visit City of Corvallis | Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting for more info.
Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.
Adult Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30. 16+. In collaboration with the Arts Center. This month’s craft is cyanotypes, or bring a personal project to work on. Visit CBCPL | Adult Craft Night for more info.
Corvallis Knights Game. 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. Gates at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$18/ticket. Home game against the Gerding Builders Marketmen. Visit Corvallis Knights Games for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.
Corvallis Community Band. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Featuring Kim Melby- A Little Americana. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. Visit Corvallis Community Band | Schedule for more info.
Wednesday, July 16
Department Head Meeting: Board of Commissioners, HR, Finance, Records and Elections, Assessment, IT. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Board of Commissioners | Calendar 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.
Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood, 150 Million Years in the Making. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Explore these 16 windows into how Oregon’s landscape was assembled during the past 150 million years — and to celebrate those who learned to read the landscape before and during Oregon’s first 150 years of statehood. Available through July 26th. Visit Benton County Museum | Oregon Exhibit 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.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. 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 | Infant Storytime 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 families are invited to an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Women in Business: Helen Higgins. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis.
12 pm. Helen Higgins will share the why and the how of the employee housing project developed by the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce | Calendar for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
12 pm. Copies of the month’s book are available at the front desk. Visit CBCPL | Wednesday Noon Book Club for more info.
Around Oregon Biennial. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madisone Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Every 2 years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition includes work from both established and emerging artists, and embraces diverse perspectives from artists living across our expansive state. Visit The Arts Center | Around Oregon Biennial for more info.
Body Labor Land. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. Available thru August 2nd. Visit The Arts Center | Body Labor Land 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.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet or work on their own project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit 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.
Drop in Suicide Bereavement Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. A network of fellow grievers that explore a different topic each session guided by a grief support counselor. There is no commitment, just attend for support as needed. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce | Drop in Support Group for more info.
Block 15 Summer Music Series: Summer Love. Block 15 Southtown Taphouse, 3415 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Featuring Tequila Daydream. Visit Block 15 Music Series: Tequila Daydream for more info.
Live Music at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Local artists playing original music. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.
Planning Commission Meeting. Online Only. 6:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis | Planning Commission for more info.
Raider of the Lost Ark. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first. Visit Whiteside Theatre | Raiders of the Lost Ark for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info
Thursday, July 17
Department Head Meeting: Board of Commissioners, Justice and Law Enforcement. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Board of Commissioners | Calendar for more info.
Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood, 150 Million Years in the Making. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Explore these 16 windows into how Oregon’s landscape was assembled during the past 150 million years — and to celebrate those who learned to read the landscape before and during Oregon’s first 150 years of statehood. Available through July 26th. Visit Benton County Museum | Oregon Exhibit for more info.
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.
Block by Block: Pixel Making Art. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Enter the world of pixel crafting. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Visit CBCPL | Block by Block for more info.
Drop-In Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30. 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.
Teddy Bear Picnic featuring Red Yarn. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A high-energy, playful children’s concert featuring folk songs and puppetry. Visit Teddy Bear Picnic Featuring Red Yarn | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Around Oregon Biennial. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madisone Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Every 2 years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition includes work from both established and emerging artists, and embraces diverse perspectives from artists living across our expansive state. Visit The Arts Center | Around Oregon Biennial for more info.
Body Labor Land. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. Available thru August 2nd. Visit The Arts Center | Body Labor Land for more info.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce | Calendar for more info.
Teen Murder Mystery: Pandemonium at the Poolside. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Participants will be given a character to act as throughout the event, along with motives, and clues to help solve this “crime.” Snacks are provided. Visit CBCPL | Teen Murder Mystery for more info.
Death Café. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Gather to drink tea, eat snacks, and discuss death. Everyone has an opportunity to share ideas, opinions and questions about death in a supportive and safe environment. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce | Calendar for more info.
Corvallis Art Walk. Various locations around town. 4 – 7 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists every third Thursday of each month. View the stunning visual artwork at venues around town and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.
Business After Hours: Forks and Corks. The Vue, 517 NW 2nd St, 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 | Calendar for more info.
Corvallis Knights Game. 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. Gates at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$18/ticket. Home game against the Salem Sock Puppets. Visit Corvallis Knights Games for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. 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 Bombs Away Cafe for more info
Friday, July 18
Midsummer Sidewalk Sales. Downtown Corvallis. All Day. Local restaurants and retailers offering a summer discount event. Individual retailer offerings and extended hours listed at website. Visit Midsummer Sidewalk Sales for more info.
Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood, 150 Million Years in the Making. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Explore these 16 windows into how Oregon’s landscape was assembled during the past 150 million years — and to celebrate those who learned to read the landscape before and during Oregon’s first 150 years of statehood. Available through July 26th. Visit Benton County Museum | Oregon Exhibit for more info.
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.
Around Oregon Biennial. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madisone Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Every 2 years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition includes work from both established and emerging artists, and embraces diverse perspectives from artists living across our expansive state. Visit The Arts Center | Around Oregon Biennial for more info.
Body Labor Land. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. Available thru August 2nd. Visit The Arts Center | Body Labor Land for more info.
Corvallis Knights Game. 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. Gates at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$18/ticket. Home game against the Springfield Drifters. Visit Corvallis Knights Games for more info.
Piano in the Vineyard. Lumos Wine Co, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. An evening of classical and jazz piano from Spain and Latin America. Relax and bring outdoor chairs or blankets with a picnic dinner. Performance by Corvallis- OSU Piano International. Visit Lumos Wines | Events for more info.
Friday Night Concerts. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. David Rogers on Classical Guitar. Visit Cardwell Hill Wine | Events for more info.
Summer Concerts at Chintiminti Park. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring The Joanne Broh Band. Visit City of Corvallis | Summer Concerts for more info.
A Shark’s Tale. The Majestic Theatre,115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Rated PG. Oscar (Will Smith), a lowly tongue-scrubber at the local Whale Wash, becomes an improbable hero when he tells a great white lie. Visit The Majestic | A Shark’s Tale for more info.
Wild Hog in the Woods. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Rare Candy Splash. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. Slip into something scandalous and waterproof, because Rare Candy is back with another round of chaotic queer Pokédelia—and this time, we’re going full Water-Type. Visit Whiteside Theatre | Rare Candy Splash for more info.
Night Telescope Viewing. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 8:30 pm. Solar System Ambassador Erika leads a night of telescope viewing and activities. Visit CBCPL | Night Telescope Viewing for more info.
Zeke Plays Drums. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
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