Friday, March 13

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery 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 2^nd 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.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
10:30 am. A special science-themed storytime followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science, and math. Visit Preschool Science Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agriculture Hall, Rm 211, 170 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis.
12 pm. Emily Yates-Doerr, OSU Anthropology, presenting “Nuclear Stories from America’s Atomic Heartland.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | The Arts Center for more info.

Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.

SAFE Happy Hour. Laughing Planet,127 NW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | CBCPL for more info.

Kate Alice Marshall: The Girls Before. Grassroots Books and Music, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Kate Alice Marshall is the USA Today bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods, No One Can Know, A Killing Cold, and multiple novels for younger readers. Visit Kate Alice Marshall | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Queer Diaries. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. A night of stories, poems and spoken word from a queer perspective. Support community and queer joy in a safe space. Visit Queer Diaries | Benton County Museums for more info.

River Flicks for a Cause. Peak Sports Corvallis, 207 NW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free, registration requested. An evening of short river-focused documentaries produced by Fresh Waters International. The films screened will cover topics such as salmon habitat restoration, federal water protection, and the recovery of lamprey in our Oregon waters. This free screening will be accompanied by a raffle for river-related merchandise, free snacks and drinks, and discussion among community members about how to protect our rivers in the face of mounting environmental threats. Visit River Flicks for a Cause | Willamette Riverkeeper for more info.

CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.

Fiddle Championships. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. State, regional and national fiddle champions perform in this benefit for the Willamette Valley Fiddle Contest. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

OSU Jazz Ensemble. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. From classic standards to modern, explorative arrangements, the OSU Jazz Ensemble covers the range of an extensive musical landscape. Within this big-band-sized ensemble, Director Ryan Biesack shapes and encourages musical conversations among the participants. Visit OSU Jazz Ensemble | PRAx for more info.

Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30. Cost: $15/general, $12/youth and senior, students free. In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors gather to distract themselves from the loss of civilization by retelling beloved pieces of popular media around a campfire. As the years wear on, theatre groups specialize in mythologizing an episode of The Simpsons to suit their own new social mores. This bizarre, funny, and surprising play explores the power of story to buoy community in times of loss and tragedy. Visit Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play | PRAx for more info.

Rossum’s Universal Robots. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket, $18/seniors and students. Rossum’s Universal Robots is a science fiction play written in 1920 by the Czech playwright Karel Čapek. The play, which introduced the concept of robots to the world, is set in a dystopian future where machines serve humanity. It is also a treatise on political and social others, hierarchy, and the dangers of authoritarianism. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Fluid Druid with Veradas and LEGS. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm show. Cost: $10/presale, $15/general. An evening of Psychedelic Rock. Visit Fluid Druid w/ Veradas and LEGS | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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

Saturday, March 14

Mid-Willamette Birding Alliance Second Saturday Field Trip. Willamette Park, exact details provided upon registration. 8 am. Visit Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.

Butterfly Breakfast. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Reservations required. Free. Breakfast, a butterfly craft, and the opportunity to learn a thing or two about the wonderful world of butterflies. Visit Butterfly Breakfast 2026 for more info.

Bee School. Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. 9 am. Cost: $30/non members, free for members. Nonmember fee includes membership in Linn Benton Beekeepers Association. The class will cover the basics required to get you started in the challenging and rewarding hobby of beekeeping. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am. Food, produce and artisan goods available. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market for more info.

Little’s Open Play. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Cost: $30/ten visits, or $5/visit drop in. Aimed at families with children ages 0-5. An informal, non-facilitated play opportunity for families. Parents remain in room and actively supervising their children. Visit Little’s Open Play | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low-income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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.

2026 Legislative Updates with Local Lawmakers. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10:15 am. This event provides an opportunity to hear directly from our elected officials as they share updates on current legislative priorities and answer questions from attendees. Legislators invited to participate include: Senator Sara Gelser Blouin (District 8), Senator Dick Anderson (District 5), Representative Sarah Finger McDonald (District 16), Representative David Gomberg (District 10), Representative Shelly Boshart Davis (District 15). Visit 2026 Legislative Updates | League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Family Music Fun. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at families with children ages 2 -10 years old. Sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program. Visit Family Music Fun | CBCPL for more info.

Digital Life: Be a Library Super User! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 pm. Learn how to use the library catalog to find and request the items you need, stream a movie, download an ebook or audiobook, take an online class, learn a new language, and much more. Discover the tremendous of the library card. Bring your library card number, pin and a device if possible. Visit Digital Life: Be a Library Super User! | CBCPL for more info.

2^nd Saturdays at TAC. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. A free, drop in craft making afternoon. All supplies provided. Visit 2nd Saturdays at TAC | The Arts Center 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.

CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.

Yarn Swap. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 pm. Bring some yarn or take some yarn at this free community event. Visit Yarn Swap | CBCPL for more info.

Animal Farm Dramatic Reading. Imagine Coffeehouse, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $12/ticket. In a dramatic reading version of this timely allegory, audiences meet beasts whose prototypes have dominated news headlines for many fearful years. Intermingling humor and drama, Animal Farm wrings the emotions of its listeners, leaving audiences shaken with the tale of a tragedy that happened in a mythical barnyard far away but could happen in our own back yard. Visit Animal Farm Dramatic Reading | Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

Dork Side of the Moon. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Mathematician-turned-comedian Sarah Hagen leads the audience on a wildly hilarious, mildly risqué, but (mostly) factually accurate journey explaining how the Ancient Greeks were able to measure the distance to the moon and sun despite living in a time period so primitive that memes were shared via pottery. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

St. Paddy’s Day Bash with The Nettles and Cucanandy. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Winery Comedy Tour. Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17- 25/ticket. Currently in its eleventh year, this nationwide comedy tour has already made stops at 4500 venues across the country. This stop features Xander Beltran, known for his observational comedy. Visit Fullerton Wines | Winery Comedy Tour for more info.

DCC Presents: Bug’licious, an Insect Extravaganza. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm start. Cost: $10/presale, $15/general. 18+. A dazzling night of burlesque, drag, and variety inspired by the fiercest, flashiest, and most fabulous creatures in the insect kingdom. Visit Bug’licious | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Chao Chao Nao Nao, Lazarus Pearl. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost; $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Dork Side of the Moon. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Mathematician-turned-comedian Sarah Hagen leads the audience on a wildly hilarious, mildly risqué, but (mostly) factually accurate journey explaining how the Ancient Greeks were able to measure the distance to the moon and sun despite living in a time period so primitive that memes were shared via pottery. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Sunday, March 15

Native Plants for Pollinators and Birds. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. The Willamette Valley hosts a diverse array of pollinators including bumblebees, leafcutters, sweat bees, mason bees, moths, beetles, hummingbirds and some bats. This class will cover the most beneficial and important plants for pollinators plus some of the more unique and interesting ones. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Barbie Tour. Meet at The Lonely Skein, 517 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $19/general, $10/student. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about local women who shaped the past and trailblazers currently making history. Fascinating, feel-good stories of suffragists, scholars, musicians, and visionaries while visiting vibrant women-owned businesses along the way on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

Environmental Activist and Author Mitch Firedman. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Author Mitch Friedman and his new memoir recounting the wild path he took from radical Earth First! activist engaging in controversial protests to the founder and longtime director of Conservation Northwest. Visit Environmental Activist & Author Mitch Friedman | The Book Bin for more info.

Barbie Tour. Meet at The Lonely Skein, 517 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Cost: $19/general, $10/student. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about local women who shaped the past and trailblazers currently making history. Fascinating, feel-good stories of suffragists, scholars, musicians, and visionaries while visiting vibrant women-owned businesses along the way on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

Animal Farm Dramatic Reading. Imagine Coffeehouse, 5460 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $12/ticket. In a dramatic reading version of this timely allegory, audiences meet beasts whose prototypes have dominated news headlines for many fearful years. Intermingling humor and drama, Animal Farm wrings the emotions of its listeners, leaving audiences shaken with the tale of a tragedy that happened in a mythical barnyard far away but could happen in our own back yard. Visit Animal Farm Dramatic Reading | Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

Corvallis Community Band Presents: Out of This World. Ashbrook Independent School Auditorium: 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.

Rossum’s Universal Robots. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket, $18/seniors and students. Rossum’s Universal Robots is a science fiction play written in 1920 by the Czech playwright Karel Čapek. The play, which introduced the concept of robots to the world, is set in a dystopian future where machines serve humanity. It is also a treatise on political and social others, hierarchy, and the dangers of authoritarianism. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. After a quick trip back to Tatooine, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo are reunited and join up with the amassing Rebel fleet to take down the evil Empire once and for all. But the Empire is plotting too… Visit Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

OSU Rock Band Showcase. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. After a quick trip back to Tatooine, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo are reunited and join up with the amassing Rebel fleet to take down the evil Empire once and for all. But the Empire is plotting too… Visit Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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

Monday, March 16

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | Giustina Gallery for more info.

2026 Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Meeting. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Program updates and community with conservationists. Featuring keynote by Michael Rhoades, the Chair of the Mid-Valley Prescribed Burn Association. During the past ten years, he has promoted the use of good fire as a forest health, fire risk reduction and community building practice. Visit 2026 BSWCD Annual Meeting for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 SW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Astronomy on Tap. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Tuesday, March 17

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Old Mill Center for Children and Families. Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45^th Pl, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Squishitivies. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 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| Monroe Library. for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesday at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 8 pm. A chance to try new foods and patronize local food trucks. Visit Truckin’ Tuesday | Oregon State University for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 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.

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 | CBCPL 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.

Inclusive Excellence Multimedia Experience. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Featuring College of Science Inclusive Excellence Award Winner Hannah Stuwe. Drawing on her research on SARS-CoV-2 and her experience as a musician and community organizer, the event will include live music and reflections on DIY punk practices that could strengthen how science is done and shared. Visit Inclusive Excellence Multimedia Experience | Oregon State University for more info.

Empowerment Grant and Green Grant Information Session. Virtual. 5:15 pm. Topics covered in this session will include grant program timelines, criteria for grant programs, filling out the application and community questions. Visit Empowerment Grant & Green Grant Information Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. March crafts are washi tape and duct tape flowers. All supplies provide. Or bring a personal project on which to work. Visit Craft Night for Adults | CBCPL for more info.

Benton County Planning Commission. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd 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.

The Nettles St Patrick’s Day Blues Jam. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Celtic bluegrass and lyrical folk jazz. Visit Common Fields | Facebook for more info.

St. Patrick’s Day with Evan Eleven, Mo Robinson. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, March 18

Department Head Meeting with Community Development, Public Works and NAPE. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Women in Business: Company Culture Matters as much as Compliance. Courtyard by Marriott, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers. Lunch included in price. This session explores how company culture and compliance work together to protect businesses from costly mistakes. Cathy Wilkins examines how intentional culture and progressive HR practices can reduce legal risk and support growth, while Holly Fisher breaks down the true cost of payroll taxes, common payroll errors, remote employee compliance challenges, and internal weak spots that can lead to payroll fraud. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar 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 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. This month’s book is The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

League of Women Voters: Sheltering Our Unhoused Population: Are We Making Progress? Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Presenters are Rebecca Taylor, Program Manager for Benton County’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office; Maria Gonzales, Co-Executive Director, Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center; and Jacky Lee, Oregon for Everyone Manager, 1000 Friends of Oregon. Visit League of Women Voters: Sheltering Our Unhoused…| CBCPL for more info.

Planning Commission. Virtual. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

A Kalapuya Legacy: Oak Svanannas and Prairies on OSU Lands. Virtual. 7 pm. With Dr. Dennis Albert, OSU researcher, learn how local Oregon White Oaks and native herbaceous species on OSU lands reveal Kalapuya ancestral culture and about their conditions today. Visit 2026 Frenkel Series | CBCPL for more info.

Ben Rivard and Nick Rivard Guitar Duo. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Provost’s Lecture Series: Harry Smith. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Over a career spanning nearly 40 years, Harry Smith has been everywhere and seen it all. Best known as a reporter at NBC News and anchor at CBS News, Smith has filed stories from all 50 states and every continent. He’s interviewed multiple U.S. presidents, won four Emmys, a Peabody and the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. In his keynote, Smith will share stories and lessons learned from covering the news as it happened. Visit Provost’s Lecture Series: Harry Smith | PRAx 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 March 19

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL for more info.

Growing Strawberries for Beginners. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Discuss the strawberry varieties that are available this year and when they’ll be ready for picking. Learn the basics on planting and care to produce the best crop this season. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Introduction to Digital Books in Libby. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Learn to use Libby on your phone, tablet, or computer to read library ebooks and listen to audiobooks. Visit Introduction to Digital Books in Libby | CBCPL for more info.

Reformation. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, Kim Smith Claudel creates work that exists in deliberate flux. Her process-driven approach embraces the ephemeral, the decaying, and the mundane; building visual systems that resist completion. Reformation is a process of re-forming material, as well as an act of challenging the rules we rarely question. Visit Reformation | The Arts Center for more info.

Research the Past with Ancestry and Newspapers.com. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. This presentation will provide a basic introduction to Ancestry and a tour of the Gazette-Times archive. It is intended for beginning researchers. Visit Research the Past… | CBCPL 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.

Council Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Ecology Tap Talk. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Learn about research being conducted in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest from three OSU students. Meagan White will share her work on microbial decomposition, and Emelia Ferguson will talk about macroinvertebrate emergence. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. Visit Events | Marys River Watershed Council for more info.

Native Jazz Trio, featuring Special Guest Delbert Anderson. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis.
5:30 pm. Cost: $25/general, $5/students and youth. Percussionist and composer Ed Littlefield (Lingít) has brought Native musicality into genres ranging from jazz to theatre and opera. For this appearance, he will be joined by an outstanding ensemble of Native musicians that includes PRAx favorite Delbert Anderson on trumpet. Visit Native Jazz Trio, Featuring Special Guest Delbert Anderson | PRAx for more info.

Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. State, regional and national fiddle champions perform in this benefit for the Willamette Valley Fiddle Contest. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Native Jazz Trio, featuring Special Guest Delbert Anderson. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis.
7 pm. Cost: $25/general, $5/students and youth. Percussionist and composer Ed Littlefield (Lingít) has brought Native musicality into genres ranging from jazz to theatre and opera. For this appearance, he will be joined by an outstanding ensemble of Native musicians that includes PRAx favorite Delbert Anderson on trumpet. Visit Native Jazz Trio, Featuring Special Guest Delbert Anderson | PRAx for more info.

Coastal Conservation: Land-Sea Connections. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7:15 pm. Presented by Paul Engelmeyer. This presentation will cover several coastal Oregon issues, including protecting forage fish, which are the prey base for seabirds, the unique habitat of the ESA listed Marbled Murrelet, and the current status of Oregon’s five marine reserves. Visit Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.

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

Friday, March 20

Preschool Science Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe.
10:30 am. A special science-themed storytime followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science, and math. Visit Preschool Science Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Microshelter Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Staff from Unity Shelter discuss the microshelter project. Visit Microshelter Tour | Benton County Museum for more info.

Free Film Friday: On Becoming Guinea Fowl. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. An empty road in the middle of the night. A young woman stumbles across the dead body of her uncle. Complications ensue, as his funeral brings to light the lies she and her family have been telling about him for decades. The Zambian auteur Rungano Nyoni won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024. Special guest Grace Atebe, Executive Director, Office of International Students joins Distinguished Professor of Film Jon Lewis. Visit Free Film Friday | PRAx for more info.

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

Broadgay 10 Musical Revue. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm show. All ages. Hosted by Frisky MacPherson. Cost: $10/presale, $15/general. Visit Broadgay Revue | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Minot, Slippy and the Sheets, Figgy and the Heartbeats. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.