Calendar

Friday, Dec 5

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Memorial Union Holiday Marketplace. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
10 am – 5 pm. Handmade crafts, art, and artisanal food awaits for perusal and purchase. Visit MU Holiday MarketPlace – Oregon State University for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.

2025 Holiday Book Sale. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 pm – 6 pm, with restrictions. 12 – 2 pm is for donors who have donated $20 or more this year, or who donate that amount at the door of the sale. Entry not restricted after 2 pm. Sponsored by The Friends and Foundation of the Library. Featuring quality books suitable for gift-giving. Visit 2025 Holiday Book Sale | CBCPL for more info.

2 Towns Cosmic Crawl. Various locations, see event details. 2 pm meetup, 3 pm tour begins. Tickets free. Tour hitting local spots for new seasonal drink releases. Including games, exclusive swag, and prizes along the way. Visit 2 Towns Cosmic Crawl for more info.

OSU Piano Fall Recital. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. From Baroque to contemporary works, audiences will experience the expressive and virtuosic potential of the piano in an engaging and intimate concert setting. Directed by Elizabeth Moss. Visit OSU Piano Recital – Fall | PRAx for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit CBCPL Teen Advisory Group for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. From live performances and gallery walks to family-friendly activities and after-hours shopping, Friday Lights is a chance to experience downtown in a new way. This month’s Friday Night Lights is offered in partnership with The Assistance League. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A night of family fun. The night features STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Winter’s Eve Corvallis. Madison Ave, Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 9 pm. Cost: $50/ticket in advance, $55/same day. A night of shopping, raffles, food, drinks and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit programs serving children, young adults and families in Benton County. Visit Winter’s Eve Corvallis | Assistance League – Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Holiday Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $40/ticket in advance, $45/day of, $5/children and student. Conducted by Steven Zielke and Sandra Babb. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Holiday Concert | PRAx for more info.

Hilltop Big Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to more modern arrangements. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Winter Variety Show. Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Family friendly holiday show, drinks and treats available for purchase. Visit Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

A Merely Merrie Christmas Story: A Shakespearean Holiday Parody. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Join local Shakespeare company Merely Player for a ridiculous Shakespearean send-up of the popular holiday classic, A Christmas Story. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Goth Dance Night with DJ Petricore. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Saturday, Dec 6

2025 Holiday Book Sale. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by The Friends and Foundation of the Library. Featuring quality books suitable for gift-giving. Visit 2025 Holiday Book Sale | CBCPL for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Government Comment Corner. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Featuring Ward 5 City Councilor Charlyn Ellis. Visit Government Comment Corner for more info.

Holiday Fair. Willamette Grange, Hwy 99 and Greenberry Gap Rd, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Shop local vendors, participate in food and fun, with children’s crafts provided. Visit Willamette Grange #52 | Calendar for more info.

Holiday Swag Making Workshop. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am and 2 pm. Cost: $30. Design and make holiday swag. Choose from the assortment of fresh greens, and added touches of holly or a bow to fit your own personal style and color preferences. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Jammin for the Hungry. 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Community Center. 10 am. Making jam for distribution to local homeless shelters. Volunteers take home a sample of jam. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Calendar for more info.

Memorial Union Holiday Marketplace. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
10 am – 5 pm. Handmade crafts, art, and artisanal food awaits for perusal and purchase. Visit MU Holiday MarketPlace – Oregon State University for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Wreaths and Restoration. Bald Hill Farm, directions provided upon registration. 10 am – 2 pm. Registration required. Begin the day with restoration work in the Oak Savanna before a wreath making class led by Margo Schwarz. Visit Wreaths and Restoration for more info.

Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 Arboretum Road, Corvallis. 11 am – 5 pm. Crafts, storytime, goods for sale, and visits from Santa. Visit Winter Market | Anderson Blues for more info.

Digital Life: Beyond a Google Search. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11 am. Learn search skills from a librarian in this free class. Visit Digital Life | CBCPL 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.

Holiday Kings. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $10/advance. $15/door. All ages. Featuring a variety of performance styles, including dance, lipsync, live singing, and comedy, this experience is sure to start your holiday season with gay-ity and light. Visit Holiday Kings | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Making Spirits Bright. The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $18/general, $16/student and senior. The Annual Winter Dance Concert, featuring dazzling performances in a variety of styles. From the elegance of Ballet and Jazz to the rhythm of Tap and Hip Hop—and even the artistry of Aerial and Modern Dance—this showcase celebrates the joy of the season through movement. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Nightmare Before Christmas Tour. Outside The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
5 pm. Cost: $15/early, $19/general. True stories of hauntings, mysterious accidents, and grim misdeeds that have left their mark on Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

Tap Talk: Blending Worlds. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Public presentation by Daycare Provider and City Councilor Briae Lewis on the similarities between teaching preschool and participating in governance. Visit 500 Women Scientists | Instagram for more info.

Holiday Kings. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/advance. $15/door. 18+. Featuring a variety of performance styles, including dance, lipsync, live singing, and comedy, this experience is sure to start your holiday season with gay-ity and light. Visit Holiday Kings | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Kalani Pe’a: A Hawaiian Christmas. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30-$40/general, $5/student. Kalani Pe‘a brings vocal brilliance to a wide range of songs and styles – from Hawaiian to Classical and R&B. Visit Kalani Pe’a: A Hawaiian Christmas | PRAx for more info.

Making Spirits Bright. The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $18/general, $16/student and senior. The Annual Winter Dance Concert, featuring dazzling performances in a variety of styles. From the elegance of Ballet and Jazz to the rhythm of Tap and Hip Hop—and even the artistry of Aerial and Modern Dance—this showcase celebrates the joy of the season through movement. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Red Cloud. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Winter Variety Show. Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Family friendly holiday show, drinks and treats available for purchase. Visit Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

Zack Olson. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Sunday, Dec 7

Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Southtown Art Walk. Southtown Neighborhood, Corvallis, see map for details. 10 am – 4 pm. An annual grassroots artist led event, featuring art and craft of all kinds for perusal and purchase. Visit South Town Art Walk for more info.

Anderson Blues Winter Market. 11 am – 5 pm. Crafts, storytime, goods for sale, and visits from Santa. Visit Winter Market | Anderson Blues for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Celtic Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Holiday Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $40/ticket in advance, $45/day of, $5/children and student. Conducted by Steven Zielke and Sandra Babb. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Holiday Concert | PRAx for more info.

Holiday Kings. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $10/advance. $15/door. All ages. Featuring a variety of performance styles, including dance, lipsync, live singing, and comedy, this experience is sure to start your holiday season with gay-ity and light. Visit Holiday Kings | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Making Spirits Bright. The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $18/general, $16/student and senior. The Annual Winter Dance Concert, featuring dazzling performances in a variety of styles. From the elegance of Ballet and Jazz to the rhythm of Tap and Hip Hop—and even the artistry of Aerial and Modern Dance—this showcase celebrates the joy of the season through movement. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

D’Petal Tones. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Corvallis Holiday Parade. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St. 6 pm. The parade will illuminate 1st Street with festive floats, local businesses, marching bands, and community groups spreading holiday cheer. Visit Corvallis Holiday Parade | Downtown Corvallis Organization for more info.

A Christmas Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/advance. $10/door. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Visit A Christmas Story | Whiteside Theater for more info.

Winter Variety Show. Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Family friendly holiday show, drinks and treats available for purchase. Visit Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

Monday, Dec 8

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

Tuesday, Dec 9

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

Jammin for the Hungry. 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Community Center. 10 am. Making jam for distribution to local homeless shelters. Volunteers take home a sample of jam. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Calendar for more info.

Infant Storytime. 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. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 am. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs.Visit CBCPL | Little Listeners for more info.

Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. 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 Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Economy Subcommittee meeting. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Corvallis Knights Holiday Party. Corvallis Knights Office, 304 SW 1st St, Suite 100, Corvallis. 5 pm. Pictures with Santa and his helper Lil’ King. Visit Corvallis Knights | Facebook 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.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Restoring Democracy: Health Care Through a Local Lens. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. The program will include brief presentations by Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Dr. Mike Huntington, and Christine Mosbaugh, Primary Care Division Director, Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties. Their presentations will be followed by audience Q and A. Visit Restoring Democracy | League of Women Voters for more info.

Punk Rock Tuesday. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, Dec 10

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms | Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at 1-3 year olds. 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 Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Squishitivies. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishitivities| CBCPL for more info.

Random Review. Corvallis – Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Review of Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia, by Reviewer Laurie Bridges, Librarian and Director of AI Literacy Center at OSU. Visit Random Review | CBCPL for more info.

Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.

Teen Sketch Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Grades 6-12. An hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques, and lots of fun. Visit Teen Sketch Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Service of Remembrance. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm.  An in-person gathering to remember those who have died. Participants will read names of the deceased, display their photos and light candles in their memory. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Ward 3 Meeting. Lincoln Elementary School Commons,110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Councilor Moorefield and City of Corvallis staff are offering a ward meeting to discuss local issues as well as citywide projects and initiatives. Visit Ward 3 Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

A Christmas Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance. $10/door. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Visit A Christmas Story | Whiteside Theater for more info.

Peace and Justice Song Circle. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Thursday Dec 11

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Coffee Hour. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library joy. Visit Coffee Hour | 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 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.

Preschool Storytime. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime aimed at ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.

Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Registration required. Featuring The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Visit CBCPL | Senior Book Club for more info.

Black History in Benton County Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Recommended for teens and up. Learn about the Black pioneers of Oregon’s early days who faced discrimination yet made Benton County their home. Featuring the stories of three African-American individuals who settled in Oregon before this region was even a state, the tour gives context to the national controversy over slavery in the mid-1800s and its impact on Oregon demographics even today. Visit Black History in Benton County tour – Benton County Museums for more info.

The Confluence Open House. The Confluence, 412 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Meet the partner organizations and future tenants, see the progress on the ultra-sustainable building, and enjoy some refreshments. Visit The Confluence Open House 2025 for more information.

Corvallis School Board Business Meeting. Corvallis School District Office, 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit School Board Meetings – Corvallis School District for more info.

NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting. Location sent to members via email. 6:30 pm. Visit NAACP Events for more info.

Corvallis High School Band Concert. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis.
7 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Wild Hog in the Woods. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Solo Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Friday, Dec 12

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.

Nightmare Before Christmas Tour. Outside The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
5 pm. Cost: $15/early, $19/general. True stories of hauntings, mysterious accidents, and grim misdeeds that have left their mark on Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Brewery Tour, Tasting and Beer’s Local Backstory. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis.
5:30 pm. 21+. A unique experience that combines community stories, behind-the-scenes brewery access, and a beer tasting. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

A John Prine Christmas with The Jenner Fox Band. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25/advance, $30/door. A night of favorite songs featuring folk troubadour and Prine scholar, Jenner Fox, with his all-star band. The evening will weave together Prine’s classic hits, his holiday themed songs, stories, and lots of singing along. Visit A John Prine Christmas | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play. The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Rated PG. 7 pm. Cost: $20/general, $18/students and seniors. This cherished American classic sparkles to life in a 1940s-style broadcast, complete with live sound effects and a talented ensemble bringing dozens of colorful characters to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of George Bailey on a magical Christmas Eve and rediscover why his story has warmed hearts for generations. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Country folk. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An Eight- Bit Comedy Revue. PRAX, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $5/student. From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. Visit STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue | PRAx for more info.

Riot! Riot!, Skip the Millers, Streetbound, The Phantom Phenomenon. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/entry. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.