Friday, May 15

Do It Yourself Combination Pots. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. All Day. Cost: $30/pot. A fun and easy going, hands-on experience for those who want to choose their own combinations and enjoy the creative process. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | 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.

Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33^rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown right here by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A special story time with Corvallis firefighters. Visit Family 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.

The Abyss Stares Back: A Talk with Dr Stacy Alaimo. Bexell Hall, Room 412, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 11 am. In The Abyss Stares Back, Dr. Alaimo explores the paradoxical and contradictory relationships humans have with deep-sea life. A conversation about curiosity and care for creatures and ecologies of the deep in an era of environmental challenges. Visit The Abyss Stares Back | OSU for more info.

Landscapes Reimagined. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Through layered compositions, Philip Stork aims to suggest a sense of movement through space and time. Although the images emerge from his imagination, they are greatly influenced by colors and landscapes he has encountered while traveling. Visit Landscapes Reimagined | The Arts Center for more info.

Gallery Tour: Project 562 Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Museum admissions rates charged, $5 adults, children and members free. A docent-led gallery tour of this traveling exhibit, Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Learn more about the work of Matika Wilbur with a museum docent and have a chance to ask questions about this important exhibit. Visit Gallery Tour: Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America | Benton County Museums for more info.

Carson Donation Land Claim Tour. Location details provided upon registration. 2 pm. Registration required. A tour of the Carson Donation Land Claim and homestead site, in the Soap Creek Valley, ~10 miles north of Corvallis. Visit 3rd Annual Letitia Carson Symposium | Benton County Community Development for more info.

3^rd Annual Letitia Carson Symposium. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. An evening of storytelling and celebration about one of Oregon’s first Black pioneers. In addition to short talks and conversation, the historians and storytellers who brought Letitia Carson’s story to light, and the educators whose students helped bring the Carson Donation Land Claim to life will be honored. A buffet dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Visit 3rd Annual Letitia Carson Symposium | Benton County Community Development

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.

Physics and Astronomy Open House. Weniger Hall, 103 SW Memorial Place, Corvallis. 6 – 10 pm. A night of science, crafts and watching the night sky. A wide variety of clubs and organizations from across campus will share demonstrations of how their fields use physics. Interactive exhibits include plasma globes, gravitational wave generators, robots, hovercrafts, and more. Also featuring short talks from OSU faculty and researchers. Visit Physics and Astronomy Open House | OSU for more info.

Clue: On Stage. Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, $5/students. Rated for ages 12+. A fast-paced whodunit that adapts the 1985 movie (itself based on the board game) into a live performance. Set during a fierce storm in a secluded mansion in 1954, six mysterious guests, along with the butler Wadsworth and a French maid, are blackmailed by their host, who is then found dead. Visit Clue: On Stage | CSD Theaters for more info.

Shafty, Portland’s Tribute to Phish. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Portland’s beloved Phish tribute heavies. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Legally Blonde. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Women in Congress. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $12/students and seniors, OSU students free. In this classical satire, the women of ancient Athens must go to outlandishly creative lengths to take over the assembly, challenge the power of the patriarchy, and call out corruption in democracy. Visit Spring Main Stage: Women in Congress | PRAx for more info.

Busy Being Born, Dalaran, The Amelias. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

The Devil Made Me Do It: A Pole Dance Showcase. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/general. 18+. Presented by Mortem Revue. Visit The Devil Made Me Do It – A Pole Dance Showcase | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Saturday, May 16

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Let’s Pull Together: Invasive Species Removal Event. Five sites across Benton County- select when registering. 9 am – 12 pm. Registration required. Work to eradicate ivy, blackberry, scotchbroom, and other noxious invaders. Bring water, pair of gloves, and enthusiasm. Visit Let’s Pull Together: Invasive Species Removal Event | City of Corvallis 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.

Government Comment Corner. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am. Stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Featuring Ward 7 Councilor Paul Shaffer. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.

Monroe Festival. Downtown Monroe. 10 am. A day of sipping wines and spirits, perusing and purchasing unique goods with local artisans and crafters, sampling delicious cuisine from area food trucks, listening to live music, learning about Monroe’s history by riding a trolley with a live tour guide, and enjoying family fun activities – all while celebrating Monroe’s heritage and neighborly culture. Visit Monroe Festival for more info.

¡Los Cuentos! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Bilingual English-Spanish storytime for children of all ages. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! | CBCPL for more info.

Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Legos and Duplos. Visit Lego Saturday | CBCPL for more info.

LEGO Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 11 am – 4 pm. Expanded hours for the Monroe Festival. Visit LEGO Block Blast| CBCPL for more info.

47^th Annual Iatwa Ina Pow-Wow. .Gill Colliseum, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis.
12 – 10 pm. Featuring Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace. Grand entries at 1 pm and 6 pm. Visit 47th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow | Oregon State University for more info.

Landscape Open House. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 – 3 pm. South Benton Community Enhancement Association will have landscape concepts available for review and discussion. Visit LEGO Block Blast| 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.

CorkVallis! Downtown Corvallis Wine Walk. Downtown Corvallis, various locations. 2 pm. Cost: $25/advance, higher price on same day. Stroll downtown Corvallis while tasting local wines. Visit CorkVallis! Downtown Corvallis Wine Walk for more info.

Auditions: The Winter’s Tale. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center,1701 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis. Registration required. 3 pm. Those auditioning should read the script beforehand and be prepared to perform cold readings and movement exercises. Most performers will be cast in multiple roles to create an ensemble of 14-16 players. Specific audition requirements outlined further on website. Visit Auditions: The Winter’s Tale | Oregon State University for more info.

Beer’s Local Backstory and Brewery Tour. Location provided upon registration. 3 pm. Registration required. Corvallis’s brewing past reflects waves of colonization, ingenuity, lucky happenstance, regulation, and legal challenges. Discuss the first local breweries, the region’s global significance to the beer world, temperance, and post-prohibition hurdles. Visit Brewery Tour and Beer’s Local Backstory | Benton County Community Development for more info.

Oregon State Fashion Show and Design Exhibition. Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis. Doors open at 4 pm, show begins at 5 pm. Cost: $30/general. Featuring collections made by 19 senior apparel designers alongside work from other design majors and community designers. This year’s theme is Limitless. Visit Oregon State Fashion Show & Design Exhibition for more info.

Her Corvallis Legacy Walking Tour. Location provided upon registration. 4:30 pm. Registration required. 4:30 pm. These remarkable stories of women who left their mark on Corvallis span artistic influence in the city’s cultural heart, visibility and exclusion as a Chinese-American business owner, resilience after personal tragedy, and scientific contributions reaching all the way to the Manhattan Project. Trace how local women’s lives intersected with major moments in local and national history. Visit Her Corvallis Legacy Walking Tour | Benton County Community Development for more info.

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

All Girls Rodeo Spring Stampede. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. An all-girl celebration of rodeo, featuring competitors of all ages. Visit All Girl Rodeo Spring Stampede for more info.

Bongolatte. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Smoking Latin Jazz. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

June Swing Dance. Corvallis Odd Fellows, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15-20 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Final monthly swing dance of the season. Individuals and partners welcome. Visit June Swing Dance | Corvallis Swing for more info.

Fireable Offense, Jackrabbit. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Sunday, May 17

Corvallis Spring Roll. Cloverland Park, NW 29^th St and Garfield St. 10 am. A kid’s bike festival featuring learn-to-ride, bike safety and skills courses. A joyride course is available for $10 in advance, $15 same day, with fee waived for InterCommunity Health Network members. Visit Corvallis Spring Roll Online Registration for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums 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.

Portland Hot Sauce Challenge. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Featuring local hot sauce. Contestants sign up in advance for $20, includes sample bottles. Visit Portland Hot Sauce Challenge | Old World Deli for more info.

Legally Blonde. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Corvallis – OSU Symphony Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $35/advance, $40/at door. Erik Leung, conducting: Meyer, Edgar, Violin Concerto, featuring Jessica Lambert, Copeland, Aaron, Appalachian Spring, Montgomery, Jessie, Coincident Dances and Grant Still, William, Darker America. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

Aliens. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring. Visit Aliens | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Fiddle Student Concert. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Shari Ame and students. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Aliens. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring. Visit Aliens | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Good Morning Shepard, Ditch Lily and The Clovers. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Monday, May 18

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.

Common Fields Commercial Filming. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 4 – 8 pm. Extras needed for commercial filming. Drink and food specials on offer. Visit Common Fields | Facebook for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 4:30 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

PRAx Student Fellows Showcase and Exhibition Opening. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Hear from three PRAx student fellows reading from written work and performing original songs, and then experience the opening of the exhibition, which features interdisciplinary projects created over the past year by this cohort of fellows. All students will be on hand to talk about their projects. Visit PRAx Student Fellows Showcase and Exhibition Opening | PRAx for more info.

Native American Literature. Linus Pauling Middle School Library, 1111 NW Cleveland Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Confederated Tribe of Grand Rhonde member Steph Littlebird will be reading from her work. Visit Native American Literature for more info.

Auditions: The Winter’s Tale. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center,1701 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Registration required. Those auditioning should read the script beforehand and be prepared to perform cold readings and movement exercises. Most performers will be cast in multiple roles to create an ensemble of 14-16 players. Specific audition requirements outlined further on website. Visit Auditions: The Winter’s Tale | Oregon State University for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, May 19

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Haugen’s Galleri Portrait Studio. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8:30am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Service District Meetings. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 11 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Gentle Yoga. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Class members learn simple, doable, gentle yoga practices and other practical mind-body exercises to improve breathing, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, rest, and mood. Sitting, standing, and mat postures will be offered. Bring personal mats/props if possible. Taught by Celinda Miller. Visit Gentle Yoga | CBCPL 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.

Portrait Essays: A Writing Workshop. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $40-$60 sliding scale. Registration required. The workshop will use writing prompts, artistic perspectives, and even journalistic interviewing to practice curiosity, listening, and understanding to dig deeper–and in the process, maybe even learn a little bit more about ourselves. Participants will come out of the workshop with a working document, the tools, and next steps to continue their quest into deeper understanding and listening. Visit Portrait Essays: A Writing Workshop | Benton County Museums 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 READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Virtual, 5:15 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30. 16+. In collaboration with the Arts Center. This month’s craft is watercolors and zentangle bookmarks, or bring a personal project to work on. Visit Craft Night for Adults | CBCPL for more info.

Hoppers. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/ticket. Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. Visit Hoppers | Oregon State University 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.

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

OSU Wind Symphony Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. An auditioned group in the music department at Oregon State University comprised of undergraduate students and open to students of any major. The group strives to bring masterworks of the genre to new audiences and explore works by emerging composers and compelling modern staples. Visit OSU Wind Symphony – Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

Wednesday, May 20

Hyslop Farm Field Day. Hyslop Farm, 3455 NE Granger Avenue, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 3 pm. Registration required. Free. An open house for sharing the work of CSS faculty and our USDA-ARS partners with the public. This is an opportunity to view field trials in person, learn about current research projects and interact with OSU/USDA scientists. Lunch provided. Visit Hyslop Farm Field Day | Oregon State University 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.

Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 11:45 am. Children and adults can enjoy free play time directly after Philomath Community Library Storytime.  Visit Philomath Community Library Playtime for more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 p.m. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Women In Business: What Lasts: Portraits, People, and a Life in Business. Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers. In this talk, Holly Peterson shares stories from behind the lens—moments captured with families, and individuals that reveal what truly endures over time. Woven through these portraits is her own journey as a fourth-generation photographer and steward of a 100+ year business. 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Tracking War From Above: New Frontiers and Responsibilities and Satellite Damage Mapping. Learning Innovation Center,165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. This talk draws on three years of near-real-time war damage mapping across four continents to examine both the technical frontiers and enduring limitations of conflict monitoring at scale. Tracing the arc from pre-satellite damage surveys and community-based assessments to today’s remote, multi-modal, automated approaches, it situates current methods within a longer history of trying to make war’s consequences legible. Visit Tracking War from Above: New Frontiers and Responsibilities in Satellite Damage Mapping | Oregon State University for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Drop in Suicide Bereavement Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. A network of fellow grievers that explore a different topic each session guided by a grief support counselor. There is no commitment, just attend for support as needed. Visit Drop in Support Group | Luminia Hospice for more info.

Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks by David Gibbins. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis School District Budget Meeting. Corvallis School District, 1655 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

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

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

Damon & The Steel West. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Pedal steel trio. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Thursday May 21

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.

The Frimpong Case. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A mixed media installation to confront social and environmental issues caused by the massive amounts of textile waste produced by the western world. Specifically the work was created using shoes that would otherwise end up in West African landfills. Visit The Frimpong Case | The Arts Center for more info.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. A safe place for care partners to develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns, and learn about community resources. Visit Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group | Lumina Hospice for more info.

Digital Life: Reduce Spam, Scams and Junk Mail. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Practical steps to reduce unwanted email, phone calls and mail. Taught by librarian Charles Dunham. Visit Digital Life: Reduce Spam, Scams, and Junk Mail | 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.

Death Café. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Gather to drink tea, eat snacks, and discuss death. Everyone has an opportunity to share ideas, opinions and questions about death in a supportive and safe environment. Visit Death Cafe | Lumina Hospice for more info.

Business After Hours: Block 15 Brewing Co Southtown. Block 15 Southtown, 3415 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Connect with fellow Chamber members and promote your business. Lawn games and drink special offered. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Radical Reads Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Radical Reads Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Tap Talk: Restoration and Research Two Examples of Silvicultural Techniques Implemented on the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. This talk explores restoration forestry at Oregon State University’s McDonald-Dunn Research Forest, using partial harvest to improve habitat, watershed health, and fire resilience across two contrasting sites. Presenters are OSU College of Forestry students Abby Schroeder and Sawyer Lawton, joined by Interim Research Forest Director Mark Swanson and retired forestry consultant Mark Miller. Visit Tap Talks | Marys River Watershed Council for more info.

Letitia Carson School Celebration. Letitia Carson Elementary School, 2701 NW Satinwood St, Corvallis. 6 pm. An open house to honor the history, memories, and impact of Letitia Carson Elementary School. The event will feature several ways to connect with the school’s history, including a memorabilia display and building walkthrough, as well as a photo booth. Visit Letitia Carson School Celebration | Facebook for more info.

Music in the Park Concert Series: Philomath Performing Arts Benefit Fund. Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. Visit Music in the Park Concert Series | City of Philomath for more info.

Chile: From Altiplano to Tierra Del Fuego. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Featuring speakers Sue Powell and Matt Lee. Visit Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.

Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

OSU Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Featuring the most outstanding brass, woodwind, and percussion players on campus. This fifty-member ensemble explores new literature and performs the masterworks of the wind band ensemble genre. Visit OSU Wind Ensemble – Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

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

Friday, May 22

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A story time for families. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. A special bug themed storytime. 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.

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.

Lauren Kessler: Everything Changes Everything. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Lauren Kessler’s new work, Everything Changes Everything, is anchored by her 500-mile solo trek on the Camino Frances. In it she explores love and loss, wounds and healing, and the search for the answer to the question so very many of us face at a time of upheaval, transition or disconnect: What now? Visit Lauren Kessler | Grassroots Books for more info.

Third Angle New Music and Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir: Eras. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/general, $5/student. A world premiere wildfire oratorio exploring the intersection of past, present and future for both people and planet. Visit Third Angle New Music and Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir: Eras | PRAx for more info.

Tiny Beautiful Things. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Rated R. Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Don’t Tell Comedy. Surprise Location in Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $25. Comedy show in an unusual surprise location in Downtown Corvallis. Featuring All Star performers. Location revealed with ticket purchase. Visit Don’t Tell Comedy for more info.

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