Corvallis Calendar: Friday Afternoon to Monday Evening

Friday, August 11

2023 Oregon Senior Games. Various Locations in the Greater Corvallis Area, Corvallis. 8 a.m. Various Entry Fees. Athletes ages 50+ (National Senior Games qualifying age) can compete in several sports offered. The Oregon Senior Games are a great chance to test your mettle against other seniors while enjoying a getaway to beautiful Corvallis, Oregon. Whether you’re a super-competitive athlete or just someone looking to stay active, the Oregon Senior Games is a great event to add to your must-do list! Weekend One (Aug. 10-13) includes Archery, Bowling, Golf, Pickleball, Power Walk, Race Walk, Racquetball, Table Tennis, and Track & Field. Weekend Two (Aug. 17-20) includes Disc Golf, Softball, Swimming, and Tennis Cycling Time Trial, and 5k/10k Road Races. The Triathlon, offered through Best in the West Events Triathlon Festival, happens in September (Sep. 9-10). Visit https://oregonseniorgames.com/oregon-senior-games-sports/ for more info.

Bard in the Quad: Much Ado About Nothing. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12-$17. Bard in the Quad returns for its 18th magical season with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy featuring the will-they-or-won’t-they pairing of Benedick and Beatrice, two wits who have sworn off love only to find themselves in an unexpected romantic entanglement. Much Ado has it all – dastardly villains, music and dance, witty fools and foolish wits, and enduring lessons about life, love, and forgiveness. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.

C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join the Community Center on the 2nd Friday of the month for live music. Soak in the sounds of local performers at our series of Open Mic nights. Both performers and audience members are welcome. Open Mic nights are FREE. Every 2nd Friday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-open-mic-night for more info.

Summer Friday Night Concert Series: David Rogers. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.

Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m. $25.  Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.

Merely Players present Love’s Labour’s Lost. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 6 p.m. $15 – $17. Merely Players present William Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost under the shady oak trees at Lumos on Friday, August 11th at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The King of Navarre and his two best friends are huge nerds, and they make a pact to spend three years studying together while ignoring worldly pursuits. Unfortunately, the King is so excited to launch his own little academy that he forgets that the Princess of France and her ladies are about to arrive on an important visit of state. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance, or at the door (cash or check preferred if you are buying them at the door). There will be open seating for this performance. Bring a blanket or a low lawn chair and enjoy dinner from Nick’s Soul Food Truck or pack your own picnic. Visit https://lumoswine.com/event/merely-players/ for more info.

Indré. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Indré is a pop rock band of friends eager to bring you a show! Fire breathing songbird Maddie Indré writes raw lyrics that make you think twice and catchy melodies that make you sing along, riot, and cry maybe all at the same time. Catch them on tour at The Old World Deli on August 11th from 7-10! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Saturday, August 12

Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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.

Fiechter House Open House. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, Finley Refuge Rd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Donations Welcomed. The John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is believed to be the oldest house in Benton County. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge will be able to visit and tour this historic 1855 pioneer house every Saturday, July 8 through Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn the history of one of Benton county’s early families. The Fiechter House is located on Finley Refuge Road, across from the red Cabell barn. Visitors can also stop in at the refuge’s Nature Store for directions. Visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/william-l-finley for more info.

Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Saturday Stories is a Storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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.

Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Artisan Market at Common Fields is a monthly vendor fair for local artists and artisans and is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from noon to 7 p.m. Up to 20 vendors from a variety of artistic fields are participating, including painters, photographers, wood workers, jewelers, ceramic artists, fiber artists and glass artists. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Second Saturday Arts Day: Watercolor Wonders. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Bring the whole family to The Arts Center to learn & play together. Join The Art Center and watercolor artist Camila Godoy to learn a variety of watercolor techniques. With a focus on Summer and nature themes, we will make several watercolor creations and learn how other tools like pen and pencil interact with watercolor paints. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/ for more info.

Live Music at Lumos: Plaehn & Hino Blues Band. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 2 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for an afternoon of live music. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wine and tunes. The Plaehn and Hino Blues Band offers up a danceable repertoire chock full of country blues, R&B, old country, and originals. Nick Turner and his Soul Food Truck will have Cajun shrimp, sausages, grits, collard greens. Nick grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and is now serving up some southern flair with his new food truck in Corvallis. Visit https://lumoswine.com/events/ for more info.

Summer Movie: Star Wars Episode 6. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Luke Skywalker battles horrible Jabba the Hut and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo and Princess Leia reaffirm their love and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, the Ewoks and the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-6 for more info.

Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.

Jazz WRX Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Jazz WRX Trio will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Sunday, August 13

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.

Sounds of Summer Sundays: Ronni Kay. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. They will have wine for sale by the bottle or the glass and will have cheese plates for sale for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. All tickets will call. Ronni Kay brings bass player Justin Schepige for a Jazz “Bass & Face” from 5 to 7:30 pm, Sunday August 13. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com/events/ronnie-kay/ for tickets and more info.

Monday, August 14

Mobile Makerspace. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. Explore the force of magnets in this interactive program. Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-1 for more info.

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