Friday, June 2
Altrusa Annual Jewelry Sale 2023. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Shop the annual Altrusa International of Corvallis Jewelry Sale Fundraiser and help support Altrusa Corvallis’ service projects. Browse preloved jewelry for sale at great prices, from costume to fine jewelry. The sale will run June 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Visit https://districttwelve.altrusa.org/corvallis for more info.
Teen Advisors SPoBiT Meeting. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Members of the library’s teen advisors, or Society for the Prevention of Boredom in Teens (SPoBiT) meet monthly to plan teen events, and give input on teen spaces and services. Apply to join. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisors-spobit-meeting-29 for more info.
Reggae Night with The Turntable Enabler. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. The Turntable Enabler is laying down the rasta sounds on the downtown ground and we’re tapping the first kegs of this year’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter from Oregon Trail Brewery! 7-10pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Alice Di Micele. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Alice Di Micele is an Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriter based in Southern Oregon. Her voice is rangy, sometimes soft and intimate, other times bold and brassy. Joining Alice for this performance will be Rob Kohler on bass, Andy Casad on guitar, and Jeanette Hardison on backing vocals.Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Saturday, June 3
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Get Outdoors Day. Peavy Arboretum, NW Peavy Arboretum Rd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. A free event aimed at connecting people in Benton and Linn counties to outdoor recreational opportunities is scheduled for June 3 at Peavy Arboretum. The local Get Outdoors Day, sponsored by the Oregon State University Research Forests, the OSU Extension Service, the Benton County Health Department and Linn and Benton counties, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of National Get Outdoors Day, or GO Day. This will be the 12th edition of the event but the first at Peavy Arboretum since 2019. Bilingual (Spanish and English) volunteers will be on hand to provide interpretation during family activities that include disc golf; wildlife- and plant-related artwork creation; interactive demonstrations about fire ecology, logging sports and outdoor skills; and free fishing for children 13 and younger. More than 20 organizations from throughout the Willamette Valley are working together to host the event, dedicated to encouraging healthy, active outdoor fun. Peavy Arboretum is on Arboretum Road about 8 miles north of Corvallis, just west of Highway 99W. Onsite parking is not available but a shuttle service is available from Crescent Valley High School, 4444 N.W. Highland Drive. The shuttles from Crescent Valley will start at 10 a.m., with departures happening about every 20 minutes. The last shuttle to deliver people to the event will leave at 2 p.m. Visit https://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/outreach-education/go-day for more info.
Altrusa Annual Jewelry Sale 2023. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Shop the annual Altrusa International of Corvallis Jewelry Sale Fundraiser and help support Altrusa Corvallis’ service projects. Browse preloved jewelry for sale at great prices, from costume to fine jewelry. The sale will run June 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Visit https://districttwelve.altrusa.org/corvallis for more info.
Corvallis Community Children’s Centers 55th Anniversary Celebration. Corvallis Community Children’s Centers, 3285 NE Oxford Cir., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Corvallis Community Children’s Centers, a nonprofit that has cared for thousands of children in the community, will celebrate its 55th anniversary with a block party event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 at its location at 3285 NE Oxford Circle in Corvallis. The childcare center invites the community to reminisce, look through old photos and newspaper clippings and talk with children, parents and staff who have been involved throughout the years. The center’s newly-remodeled campus will be available for tours, in addition to a fire truck and police vehicle on the scene for children to explore. A variety of community groups and booths will be on-site, in addition to a clothing giveaway and BBQ offerings for guests. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1714681105645774 for more info.
64 Bits or Less. Benton County Events Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $20-$25. 64 Bits or Less is an outdoor retro gaming event where you can play all your favorite video game classics on original hardware, sponsored by the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and held in Oregon at the Benton County Events Center & Fairgrounds. Play everything from Pong to PlayStation in outdoor gaming stations, each equipped with a console, controllers, a CRT Television, and a great selection of games. Play classic four-player N64 games like Goldeneye, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros on the big screen projector. Relive the days of Wild Gunman, Lethal Enforcers, and Area 51 at the light gun shooting gallery. Win a weekend pass to this year’s Portland Retro Gaming Expo playing Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt or Joust in a Nintendo high score contest. The 8-bit Computer Lab is loaded with classics like the Commodore 64, TRS-80, and Atari 800. Over 30 systems available to play! Tickets are $20 in advance online at www.64BitsOrLess.com or $25 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Visit https://www.64bitsorless.com for more info.
All-Ages PRIDE Celebration. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. Celebrate the rainbow at this all-ages Pride Month Celebration at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library! Activities include: rainbow crafts, face painting, photo booth, and refreshments. All crafting materials and refreshments are provided by the library and available while supplies last. This event is free and open to people of all ages. For more information, please contact the library at 541-766-6794. A hearing loop system is available. If any member of the public has a disability and needs accommodations to attend this event, please call 541-766-6928, allowing 48 hours’ notice for this service. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/all-ages-pride-celebration for more info.
CV4. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. CV4 is live at Old World Deli from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Secret Garden Ball. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5-$20. Celebrate Pride at the Secret Garden Ball! The Secret Garden Ball is a Pride Month prom for all ages, genders, and orientations taking place in the Corvallis Community Center ballroom on June 3. Come for live music from queer and trans-led DIY bands, complimentary refreshments, a photobooth, and more. The doors open at 7 p.m. and bands start at 7:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 to $20 at the door to benefit The Trevor Project, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/secret-garden-ball for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Samantha Ruddy. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16. Samantha Ruddy’s comedy has big Fun Sister energy. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania and currently based in New York, Samantha’s brilliantly-crafted jokes and loveable stage persona may remind you of a Millennial version of the great Paula Poundstone. In addition to performing stand-up on both The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she has also worked on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, appeared as a panelist on NPR’s Ask Me Another, and is a regular announcer for the annual NYC Pride March. Samantha Ruddy is one of the best young comedians and joke writers in the country. This show will contain adult language. No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Sunday, June 4
Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Nicasio Ralph is serenading your Sunday brunch at the deli from 10am-noon. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
64 Bits or Less. Benton County Events Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $20-$25. 64 Bits or Less is an outdoor retro gaming event where you can play all your favorite video game classics on original hardware, sponsored by the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and held in Oregon at the Benton County Events Center & Fairgrounds. Play everything from Pong to PlayStation in outdoor gaming stations, each equipped with a console, controllers, a CRT Television, and a great selection of games. Play classic four-player N64 games like Goldeneye, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros on the big screen projector. Relive the days of Wild Gunman, Lethal Enforcers, and Area 51 at the light gun shooting gallery. Win a weekend pass to this year’s Portland Retro Gaming Expo playing Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt or Joust in a Nintendo high score contest. The 8-bit Computer Lab is loaded with classics like the Commodore 64, TRS-80, and Atari 800. Over 30 systems available to play! Tickets are $20 in advance online at www.64BitsOrLess.com or $25 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Visit https://www.64bitsorless.com for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir: Beth Powell Memorial Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. $7-$10. Join the Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir for their annual Beth Powell Memorial Concert on Sunday, June 4, 20232 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (60+) and students, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Visit https://www.hvcchoirs.com for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Join us on the first Sunday of every month for Open 2 Mics! All are welcome. All are encouraged. Party starts at 5.Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Corvallis Jazz Night. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $210 in advance, $15 at the door. BEN MUTSCHLER TRIO: Oregon State University’s own Ben Mutschler on tenor sax, joined by Steve Willis on guitar and Marcus Rudolph on drums. Mutschler’s full, rich sound on the tenor is reminiscent of Sonny Rollins, yet with a more modern language and a unique rhythm section. BEN WOODMAN & DAVE CHILLER: Guitarist Ben Woodman has been developing his unique gypsy-jazz meets West African sound on the guitar for over a decade in the Willamette Valley. Here he is joined by percussionist Dave Chiller, who is steeped in a wide array of cultural influences from Indian to South American. Chiller plays tabla, cajon, handpans and more, to accompany the rich originals and arrangements of Woodman. The dialogue between the two is electrifying. They will be joined for the 2nd half of their set by Nick Rivard on guitar, local jazz guitarist and member of The Space Neighbors. WILSTORMEYER TRIO: 3 master improvisers packed into one name- Steve Willis on upright bass, Dave Storrs on drums, and Brian Meyers on tenor sax/clarinet/flute. These 3 have been gracing the Willamette Valley with their deep listening and musical dialogues for years. Dave Storrs is a creative-music institution unto himself; countless sessions and records have been produced at his Corvallis studio, 5th&B. Steve Willis is a veteran upright bassist, with a decades-long relationship to his instrument. Brian Meyers is simply a tenor sax phenomenon- creativity, definition, and feeling, wrapped up in one rich tone. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Monday, June 5
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually and will include four public hearings. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/669063147984636942. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-72 for more info.
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