Calendar - The Corvallis Advocate

Live music, stage, lectures, athletics, government meetings, political debates, protests, marches… the list could go on, but you get the idea, if it’s happening in Corvallis, it’s here. You can submit events for publication to: calendar@corvallisadvocate.com. Event organizers may make changes without notice to us.

Friday, March 14

Oregon State Board of Trustees Meeting. Memorial Union, Horizon Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. 9:30 am – 3:20 pm. The meeting will also be held on Zoom. The board will consider acquisition of the Tualatin Mountain Forest and hear a legislative update. Visit Board of Trustees Meetings | Board of Trustees | Leadership | Oregon State University for more info.

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

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Panda Express Dine-Out for Chintimini Wildlife Center. Panda Express, 1822 NW 9^th St., Corvallis. 10 am – 10:30 pm. Order Panda Express in store or for take out to support Chintimini Wildlife Center. 20% of food and drinks ordered go to CWC. For details on ordering, visit Events – Chintimini Wildlife Center.

Finley and Feathers, Legacy and Land. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Samantha Bartling with the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge will speak about the history of Finley Wildlife refuge and how fashionable hats led to early conservation efforts. She will also discuss her role and how she works to make the refuges a welcoming and inclusive space for the community to explore and learn about the environment.  Visit Finley and Feathers, Legacy and Land for more info.

Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Storytime at the Philomath Museum. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Birth to 5 yrs, children. Songs, stories and a small craft. 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 Storytime at the Philomath Museum | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC), Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am – 12 pm. This is an invitation for international communities, their families and friends to join them for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. The event is held on the second Friday of every month (except August). Visit International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social – Oregon State University for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. March 14^th features Julia Clark, Nomad Science Mongolia presenting Archaeology in Mongolia: Protecting Vulnerable Cultural Heritage. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Dementia 101. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Adults, Seniors. Join Dr. Helen Kao from Lumina Hospice and Palliative care for a free community lecture about dementia. Visit Dementia 101 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

OSU Campus Bird Walk. Kerr Administration Building, 1500 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis.
12 – 1 pm.  Don’t miss this popular event, this time with three dates – March 14, 20 and 25 — due to high demand. Join Amerie Lommen as she guides enthusiasts around the Corvallis campus, pointing out local birds and their habitats. Spots are limited. Please email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for more details.

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

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025: Moonlight Hike. Peavy Arboretum NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8 pm. Free. RSVP required. Glowing fungi! Luminescent lichen! Owl calls and moonlight! The William Ferrell Forest Discovery Program is pleased to announce their 3rd Moonlight Meander event! In partnership with the Corvallis Environmental Center and Winter Wildlife Field Days, and featuring Heart of the Valley Astronomers, join them in Peavy Arboretum for a guided forest walk as day turns to night. Visit Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Event Schedule | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more info.

Irish Pub Night: A Night of Irish Pub Songs. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Evan Eleven and Mo Robinson with Friends. Raucous, rebellious and relevant. Visit Old World Center more info.

Orange & Black Vocal Scholarship Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis.
7 pm. Cost: Students free; General admission $10. A night of choral music celebrating the arts at OSU. This annual event features the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and Meistersingers, directed by Dr. Steven Zielke. Chemeketa Community College Concert Choir will also be performing, conducted by Bryce Tomlin and Cole Haole-Valenzuela. Visit Orange & Black Vocal Scholarship Concert – Oregon State University for more info.

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

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

Mountains of Deimos + Titans of Industry + Fosphene. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Tickets $10 – $15 Wonders both sonic and visual await in this pan-sensory escapade with local Corvallis bands. Visit Mountains of Deimos + Titans of Indus… | Mar 14 | SceneThink for info.

John Badger. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. $5 Admission. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Saturday, March 15

Middle School Women in Science Workshop. Oregon State University. 110 Snell Hall.
8:30 am – 12 pm. Free. Pre-registration required. Discovering the Science Within is a program designed to nurture sixth- seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ interest in the STEM fields and consists of activities paired with adult women scientist role models Visit Free Middle School Women in Science Workshop for more info.

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. Every Saturday until April 12, 2025. The Corvallis Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly winter markets. The market serves the Corvallis, Albany, and Mid-Valley area. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market | Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm • January 11 to April 12, 2025 for more info.

Public Seed Library-Cool Season Crop Clinic. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Bring any vegetable garden questions between 9:30 am and noon. Now’s the time to start shorter days-to-maturity tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, many herbs and flowers, and cool season crops indoors, and to direct seed peas and many cool season crops! Visit Public Seed Library for more info.

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

Government Comment Corner – Councilor Bowden. Belushi Wing, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Everyone is welcome stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Councilor Bowden | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Organic Vegetable Gardening Class. Shonnard’s Nursery. 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. This class goes over the basics of starting and caring for an organic vegetable garden. Learn water wise tactics that will save money and improve plant health, healthy fertilization schedules that will help keep pests at bay, and how to spot pests. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.

Native Bees Workshop. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2^nd St Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Museum Admission: $5 for adults, free for children, OSU and LBCC students. Decorate a mason bee house and start a native bee colony. Learn all about native bees. In this workshop taught by entomologist Heather Andrews of OSU, participants will learn about the different types of native bees here in the Willamette Valley, and the various kinds of needed habitat. Visit Native Bees Workshop at Benton County Museum for more info.

Introduction to Growing Native Plants. Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist, and Landscape, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Free. Class covers a range of native species of shrubs and perennials. Please visit Shonnard’s Nursery – Classes & Events to register.

¡Los Cuentos! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11am. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, for children of all ages. Visit Los Cuentos for more information.

Propagation Event. Willamette Grange 27555 Greenberry Rd.  (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.) 11 am – 3 pm. Affordable rootstock and grafting, free quality selected scion, free seed swap, free and affordable live plants. Visit (3) Willamette Grange – Search Results | Facebook for more info.

LEGO Block Blast! Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 – 2 pm. Hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks! Open to all ages. Visit Lego Block Blast for more info.

Monroe Partner Talks. Monroe Community Library, 380 NW 5^th St, Monroe. 1 – 3 pm. Adults, Seniors. Monroe Community Library and the Rotary Club of Monroe in District 5110 invite everyone to explore Monroe and surrounding communities, learn more about local non-profit organizations, and discover opportunities for volunteerism, leadership, and learning.  Visit Monroe Partner Talks for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Oregon State Women’s Gymnastic Meet versus Air Force. Gill Coliseum. 660 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. 2025 Women’s Gymnastics Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics.

Choro na Cozinha: Brazilian Music Concert. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Everyone is welcome at this free concert presented by Choro na Cozinha with Bill Pfender, Kimberly Cullen and John Bliss. Choro is a popular music that emerged as an expression of Brazilian urban culture at the end of the 19^th century.”  Visit Brazilian Music Concert for more info.

Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Funk & original tunes from Jeanne Gregg Band! Visit Old World Center for more info.

March Swing Dance Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 – 11pm. Cost: $15-20 General, $0-15 Student, Sliding Scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Join Corvallis Swing Dance Society for their monthly gathering. This month features Stomp Off Party of Eugene playing live jazz music. Visit Corvallis Swing Society, March Dance for more info.

Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. 7 pm. Suggested Donation: $5-$15. Family Friendly. Move to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. They’ll start with live warmup music from three members of Compass Rose: harpist Laura Zaerr, cellist Sabina Monn, and percussionist George Beekman. At about 7:30 the music will flow into a world music set from DJ Geo. Visit  Sustainable Corvallis Events for more info.

Vaulted Aviary: Beyond the Rainbow. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
7:30 pm. Beyond the Rainbow is an enchanting acrobatic showcase that invites the audience on an unforgettable journey with a whimsical nod to Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with an epic pot of gold at the end of a stunning rainbow full of aerial arts, contortion table, and poi. Join Vaulted Aviary in a rainbow haze of daring feats! Visit Vaulted Aviary- Beyond the Rainbow for more info.

Jam Wagon. Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. A genre fluid folk band bringing down home tasty grooves. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Sunday, March 16

Fern Mounting Class. Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist, and Landscape, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Cost: $35/person, preregistration required. This workshop will provide everything needed to mount and grow a fern on a piece of wood. Participants will have a choice of a few epiphytic fern species to choose from on the day of the class. Please visit Shonnard’s Nursery – Classes & Events for more information.

Winter Wildlife Field Days- Bilingual Journaling Event. Old Cabel Lodge Site at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis. 10 am-12 pm. All Ages. Learn to draw plants and animals, measure natural artifacts, and more. Event begins with a short walk on a boardwalk trail to the Cabell Marsh overlook. Dress appropriate for the weather. Materials provided! Visit Bilingual Nature Journal Event- Winter Wildlife Field Days for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Corvallis Community Band: American Landscapes. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. The Corvallis Community Band presents its annual Spring Concert, “American Landscapes,” led by Artistic Director Cheryl Martinez. This family-friendly free concert will showcase the broad range of music from all corners of the country’s magnificent natural wonders. Showcased will be music from the “Outdoor Overature,” themes from the “Grand Canyon Suite,” “Pacific Crest,” “Rogue River” and “Shenendoah.” No tickets are required. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.

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

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre Present: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. PRAX, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Admission: $12 Senior/Youth; $15 General Admission; Free to OSU students. Directed by Craig Willis. The road to true love has many bumps along the way for Jack Worthing when his attempts to marry Gwendolyn are thwarted by the forbidding Lady Bracknell and further complicated by his rakish friend and rival Algernon Moncrieff. Oscar Wilde’s witty and enduring 1895 comedy of manners turns romance and the British class system inside-out with a heavy dose of deceit, scheming, and mistaken identity. Visit Winter Mainstage: The Importance of Being Earnest | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Ecology Tap Talk. Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3^rd Street, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. OSU Hydrophiles, graduate students and young professionals in water research and management, will present their research. Portion of food & beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. Visit Sustainable Corvallis Events for more info.

The Loose Flagstone. Old World Deli. 7 pm. The Loose Flagstone, live at the Old World Deli. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Monday, March 17

Farewell Reception for Provost Edward Feser. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 11:30 am. President Jayathi Y. Murthy invites the community to an open house reception for Dr. Edward Feser to celebrate and thank him for his many accomplishments and contributions as Provost and Executive Vice President of Oregon State University. Visit Farewell Reception for more info.

Housing Operational Committee. Virtual Event. 12 pm. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Visit Corvallis Advisory Groups Housing Operational Committee for more information.

Department of Horticulture Seminar Series. Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, 4000. 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. Ramesh Sagili, OSU Department of Horticulture, will present, “Status of honey bee health in the USA after two decades since reports of colony collapse disorder.” Visit Horticulure Seminar Series for more info.

Super Siblings Class. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 1^st Floor Conference Rooms. 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 3:30 – 5 pm. Enjoy an entertaining and educational video on how to be a Super Sibling. Participants will learn what their new sibling will look like, how to hold and talk to the baby, what the baby eats, how to be a helper, and new feelings, along with hands-on activities to help make becoming a sibling fun. Each sibling will receive an activity book and a Super Sibling Diploma. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the labor and delivery unit at the end of the class as restrictions allow. Visit Super Sibling Class- Pollywog Family for more info.

Canine Connection: A Support Circle for Dogs. 3:45 – 4:45 pm. This is a judgment-free space for dog parents facing behavioral challenges with their companions. Not a training session—but a supportive gathering where attendees can share frustrations, concerns, and emotions about their relationship with their dog. Connect with others who understand! Visit Canine Connections for more info.

BentonBelieves- Community Comprehensive Plan Update. Willamette Grange Community Meeting Room, 27555 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. 6 pm. Join us for an important discussion on the future of the community! Community input is vital in determining community priorities related to land use, natural resource conservation, housing, economic development, and more. Visit BentonBelieves South Benton Comprehensive Plan Update for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Boulevard, Corvallis. 6 pm. In-Person and Virtual Attendance. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Visit Corvallis City Council Meeting for more info.

Cucanandy Celtic Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 – 8pm. Rockin’ Irish tunes and songs for St Patrick’s Day.

Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Pre-registration required. Visit Free Monday Night Meditation – Oregon State University for more info.

The Incredibles-Bob Newton Family Movie. Whiteside Theater. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
7-9 pm Cost: $8 Presale, General Admission $10 at door, Kids 12 and under free. Visit Bob Newton Family Movies Whiteside for more info.

St Patrick’s Day Jeff Sux Trivia. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Trivia sign ups start at 6:30. Free to play, solo players welcome. Best dressed costume contest at 8pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.

Tuck O’ The Irish Drag Show. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 8:45 pm. Cost: $7. 18+. Join them to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drinks, and plenty of Irish cheer. There will be live performances and a Best Dressed prize. See Common Fields Corvallis Facebook for more information.

Tuesday, March 18

Tuesday Morning Greeters. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St. Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Board of Commissioners Meeting for more info.

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

Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.

Easy Bookbinding Basics – Living History. Kerr Administration Building, Room 400. 1500 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Come learn a new skill as Amy Baker, Monteith House Museum living history instructor, teaches the basics of a simple bookbinding technique. All materials provided, spots are limited. Email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for more details. 

READ Dogs. Philomath Meeting Room, 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) on the third Tuesday of the month. 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 Read Dogs at Corvallis-Benton County Library for more info.

Adult Craft Night. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. Ages 16+. Join them every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring an in progress project and hang out. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Craft Night for more info.

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Meeting. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Open to All. Join them to meet the staff and board, hear about program updates and accomplishments, and learn what’s coming next at the soil and water conservation district. Featuring keynote speaker Amy Garrett of the Dry Farming Institute. Dinner provided. Visit BCSWCD Annual Meeting for more info.

Sister City Book Reading. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2^nd St Corvallis. 6 pm. Join author Jane Kurtz, publisher Ellenore Angelidis and student artists from Franklin K-8 and Corvallis Waldorf school celebrating a new book, “Hands.” “Hands” is a collaborative project that created a bilingual (English and Amharic) early reader book, published by Open Hearts Big Dreams, featuring artwork created by students of Sister Cities of Corvallis and Gondar (Ethiopia); published and shared in both the US and Ethiopia. Visit Sister City Book Reading – Benton County Museums for more info.

Wednesday, March 19

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-17236 for more info.

Community Tapping Practice. Virtual Event. 11:15 am. Join a FREE community tapping session open to all experience levels. Experience the enhanced benefits of group tapping in a supportive setting. Newcomers welcome. Enjoy the “borrower’s benefit” effect as everyone taps together. Visit Community Tapping Event for more info.

Women in Business: Mary Olson Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis 400 SW 1st Street, Corvallis.
12 pm. The speaker will be Mary Olson owner of Airlie Winery. They are very excited to have Mary share about harvesting hope and her 25-year journey of resilience, reflection, and renewal. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 12 – 1 pm. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club Philomath Community Library 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. 2^nd Floor Board Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a personal computer or device or use one of Library’s. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Corvallis-Benton County Library Digital Life for more info.

Crafternoon. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Children and their families are invited to join them on the third Wednesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. All ages are welcome to attend; most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Crafternoon for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Virtual Event. 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings.  Visit Corvallis Advisory Groups, JEDI for more info.

Bingo, Burgers, and Brews. Corvallis Elks Club. 1400 NW 9^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 – 8 pm. Open to All. Cost: $2/card or $5/3 cards. 18+ to play Bingo. Proceeds benefit the Grace Center for Adult Day Services. Visit Burgers Bingo and Brews, Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. 2^nd Floor Board Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every  third Wednesday of the month, except for December. Visit Corvallis-Benton County Library Book Club for more info and a list of books.

Planning Commission. Virtual Event. 6:30 pm . People wishing to participate may submit comments in writing, speak during the online meeting, or simply observe the meeting using the methods listed at Corvallis Advisory Groups, Planning Commission.

1847-1852 Monroe Area Oak Savannas and Prairies. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Oregon State University researcher Dennis Albert will present a visual presentation on the history of the Monroe area Oak Savannas and Prairies.   He will highlight the 250-300-year-old Garry oaks in the woodlots around Monroe, Alpine, and Bellfountain as well as the many food plants that occur under the canopy of the oaks. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Monroe Area Oak Savannas for more info.

The Goonies. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. $8 Presale – General Admission Online presales end 4pm day of show. To get tickets over the phone, call 541-752-0437 Box office open at 6:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visit The Goonies Whiteside Theater for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An 8 Bit Comedy Revue. PRAx, The Ray Theater, 470 SW 15^th 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. Join them for a collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of the modern day. Visit PRAx- STEM Cabaret for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Thursday, March 20

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

Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Birth to 5 yrs. Join them to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

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.

City Council and Budget Commission Joint Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Virtual attendance via Zoom possible. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. Visit City Council and Budget Commission for more info.

An Artist Talk with LaJuné McMillian. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis.
5:15 pm. Free. Join them for an artist talk with LaJuné McMillian, whose work is currently on display in the exhibition The Otherwise in PRAx’s Stirek Gallery. McMillian is a multidisciplinary artist and educator creating art that integrates performance, extended reality, and physical computing to question the current forms of communication. They are passionate about discovering, learning, manifesting, and stewarding spaces for liberated Black realities and the Black imagination.  Visit PRAx Artist Talk for more info.

Game Night at the Library. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. A wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages will be free to play on a first-come, first-served basis. Examples of games that will be available include classic favorites such as Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, and Checkers; new standards such as Settlers of Catan, Forbidden Island, Apples to Apples, and Pandemic; and various video games for consoles such as Nintendo Switch. Attendees may drop in at any time during the event to try new games, play old favorites, or simply watch all of the fun. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Game Day for more info.

Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

School Board Meeting. Board Room at the Corvallis School District Office, 1555 SW 35th Street, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled and types of meetings sometimes change. Visit Corvallis School Board Meetings CSD 509J for more info.

Spectacular Birds of the Columbian Andes. Corvallis Community Center, Alder Room, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Take a visual birding trip with photographer Roy Lowe to Colombia, from near sea level to 13,000 feet in the Andes Mountains. Roy’s presentation will feature a myriad of colorful images of many of the awesome birds he encountered from imposing Mountain Toucans to brilliant tanagers, scintillating hummingbirds, secretive antpittas, and the bizarre but beautiful Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. https://auduboncorvallis.org/monthly-speakers/.

Dennis Moore’s Funked Up Blue Jam. Old World Deli. 7 pm. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Quinn Carson & Bone FX. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm and 9 pm. Cost: $25 General Admission, $5 Students. A sonic mesh of 1920’s big band, New Orleans brass bands, Indigenous music, and the sweetness of ’90s R&B, Quinn Carson’s complexity is moderated by the easy nature of his melodies. Join them as Quinn presents an impassioned evening of songs exploring the musical history of Indigenous tribes and their contribution to American Music. Carson is a member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and grew up studying music in Arkansas through his family. Visit PRAx Carson and Bone FX for more info.

Solo Artist Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Friday, March 21

Finley and Feathers, Legacy and Land. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Samantha Bartling with the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge will speak about the history of Finley Wildlife refuge and how fashionable hats led to early conservation efforts. She will also discuss her role and how she works to make the refuges a welcoming and inclusive space for the community to explore and learn about the environment Visit Finley and Feathers, Legacy and Land for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Family Storytime for more info.

Afterschool Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks! Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Afterschool Pokemon League for more info.

OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we’ll hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library MFA Series for more info.

St Patrick’s Day Dance. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. $5 paid at door. 18+. Dress up in green and join them for a fun dance. This dance is co-sponsored by the Arc of Benton County and provides a space for people of all abilities. Visit Corvallis Parks and Rec St Patrick’s Day Dance for more info.

Mule On Fire. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Mule On Fire bring their own particular Northwest weave of blues, folk, jazz, and traditional music. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Fosphene, The Unbridled, Clay & Dan. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Haus of Dharma Presents: RARE CANDY: PETALDANCE! Whiteside Theater. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10 pm. 18+ Drag Show. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door. Expect high-energy performances, ridiculous camp, and more flower-based innuendos than a Roselia on Grindr. Visit House of Dharma, Whiteside Theater for more info.