Friday, April 7
Teen Advisors SPoBiT Meeting. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 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-34 for more info.
City Legislative Committee. 4 p.m. This meeting will be online only. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4676315741978052958. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-55 for more info.
Trail Running Film Festival. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10. The 2023 Trail Running Film Festival – presented by Heart of the Valley Runners – celebrates diverse stories that highlight the beauty, the grit, and the variety of the trail running community. Join the HotV Runners for an evening celebrating the best films by inspired filmmakers from all over the world. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
OSU Swing Club’s Shim Sham Workshop. Memorial Union Building (MU), 013, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5. Come learn the most popular lindy hop swing line dance: The Shim Sham! This choreographed routine is known by dancers around the world and includes many popular solo jazz steps. Great lesson for absolute beginners and experienced dancers as we will be teaching variations on the moves! After the lesson, we will have an open dance practice with club leaders around to answer any questions and offer feedback. Doors open – 6:45 PM, Shim Sham lesson – 7-8:30pm, Open dance practice – 8:30-10pm, Cost: $5 (pre-registration or cash-only at door). Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_swing_clubs_shim_sham_workshop#.ZCci8fbMIuU for more info.
Saturday, April 8
2023 Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Indoor Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly indoor winter markets. The market offers a broad variety of fine quality crafted items from artist drawings to handcrafted jewelry. The food selections are also outstanding! From organically grown vegetables and fruits to artisan baked breads, this weekly market offers a broad selection. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in Guerber Hall at the Benton County Fairgrounds, January 14 through April 8, 2022. Visit https://corvalliswintermarket.wordpress.com for more info.
Family Music Fun. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-11 for more info.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Local artists and artisans show and sell their work at the Artisan Market at Common Fields every second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Adair Village Easter Egg-stravaganza. Adair County Park, 7295 NE Arnold Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Revivify Adair Village, Village Church is hosting a free Easter event, the Adair Village Easter Egg-stravaganza, on April 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Adair County Park. Enjoy Easter fun for your whol family, including egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, a bouncy house, cotton candy, face painting, food trucks, and more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/212441748029300 for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. Join the Arts Center every month on the second Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for Second Saturday Arts Day, a family-friendly chance to learn, play, and make art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day for more info.
Digital Life: Misinformation and the Internet. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:00 p.m. Free. Learn strategies for identifying misinformation online in this librarian-led workshop. You will learn how and why misinformation proliferates, how to identify and find authoritative information, how to find the source of viral content, and more. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-misinformation-and-internet-2 for more info.
MAKING MORE Book Birthday Party & Signing! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:00 p.m. Free. It’s a book birthday party! Join local award-winning author/illustrator Katherine Roy in celebrating the release of her newest book, Making More: How Life Begins. From the writing and drawing to the science and storytelling, Roy will share what she learned while creating this essential tool for parents and kids. This program is designed for families with children between the ages of 6 and 12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/making-more-book-birthday-party-signing for more info.
Majestic Chamber Music Presents Mozart: the Man, Myths, and Legend. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. $8-$14. Join the Majestic for a fun, zesty deep dive into that most enigmatic of superstar composers, Mozart. Centered around his magnificent Quintet (played by the Majestic String Quartet and guest clarinetist Dante Hoge), you’ll separate myth from fact, weave stories between musical selections, and revel in the glorious, time-tested genius of that zany, miraculous person, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Mama’s Broke. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. $15-$20. The Fellow Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Sunday, April 9
Tap Talks Presentation. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Join Common Fields for a Tap Talks Presentation. Listen to an expert present on an interesting topic, occasionally accompanied by a fun activity. Visit Common Fields’ events listing for more information on this month’s topic. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
The Lowest Pair. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15-$20. During the spring and summer of 2020, The Lowest Pair (Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee) found themselves camping and sharing songs around the fire with two dear friends and incredible musicians Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom of the instrumental duo Small Town Therapy. Founding members of the progressive string band Front Country, multi-instrumentalists Adam and Leif bring a new dynamic palette of colors to Kendl and Palmer’s own instrumental prowess and expressive lyricism. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Monday, April 10
OSU International Film Festival. Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join Darkside Cinema for the 2023 Oregon State University International Film Festival. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_international_film_festival_-_spring_2023#.ZBDjx8HMLtV for more Info.
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