Friday, November 3
Non-School Day. Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. All day. Corvallis School District calendar has listed Friday, November 3rd is listed as a non-school day. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar/ for more info.
8th Annual Fall Energy Symposium. Corvallis Historical Museum, 411 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10 – $75. Sustainable Northwest is proud to host the 8th annual Fall Energy Symposium November 2-3, 2023. This year Sustainable Northwest will be taking in the rich history, cutting-edge research, and clean energy innovations of Benton County. This year’s panel presentations include: Policy Roundtable – Emerging federal and state energy policies | An overview of how Oregon is preparing for new investments and policies (featuring Oregon State Representative Marsh), Panel 1: Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act one year in | How are we doing?, Panel 2: Community Energy Resilience | What will it take to get microgrids, storage, and resilience planning at scale?, Panel 3: The Future of Farming | Best practices and innovations for energy, water, and working lands management, & Panel 4: Siting Renewable Energy in Oregon | Mitigating conflict and driving shared solutions. Visit https://www.sustainablenorthwest.org/events/2023-fall-energy-symposium for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-67 for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Poke Pop-Up. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Every Friday Common Fields will be selling Poke bowls out of the Common Kitchen Food Truck from 11:00am until sold out! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Music à la Carte: Mario Diaz, guitar with Martin Zarzar, percussion. Memorial Union Building (MU), Main Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 12 :45 p.m. Free. Take a break at noon, grab some lunch and enjoy a mid-day music interlude in the cozy Memorial Union Lounge. This week we feature guitarist Mario Diaz and percussionist Martin Zarzar. A 50+ year tradition at OSU, Music à la Carte is now presented by the College of Liberal Arts | School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and PRAx, with support from student fees and a generous contribution from Marlan and Angela Carlson. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/music_a_la_carte_mario_diaz_guitar_with_martin_zarzar_percussion for more info.
Día de los Muertos – Movie Screening: Coco. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Take a journey into the Land of the Dead with Miguel in order to seek his ancestors. Join the library in the Main Meeting Room on November 3rd at 4:00pm for Movie Night, where we’ll be watching “Coco!” Free snacks, and coloring sheets will be provided for patrons who attend this screening. All ages are welcome! Rating: PG | Run Time: 109 min. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-movie-screening-coco for more info. Embárcate en un viaje a la Tierra de los Muertos con Miguel para buscar a sus antepasados. Únete a nosotros en la Sala de Reuniones el 3 de noviembre a las 4:00pm para la Noche de Cine, donde veremos “¡Coco!”. Habrá bocadillos gratis y hojas para colorear para todos los que asistan a esta proyección. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! Clasificación: PG | Duración: 109 min. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-movie-screening-coco.
The Tom Waits Tribute Experience – “The Heart of Saturday Night”. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Doors: 6 p.m. $25 – $30. Oregon’s tribute to the great Tom Waits featuring an amazing lineup of instrumentalists and vocalists. With innovative staging, a little magic, a lot of music, and a touch o’ whiskey, we’ll conjure up for you the essence in Tom Waits’ lyrical obsessions of tragic blues, narcotic jazz, sinister opera, and delirious, drunken carnival mambos. Catch some of Portland’s best vocalists plus spectacular musical arrangements performed by Bre Gregg, Kris Deelane, Dan Gildea, Paul K Ward, Jason Wells, Ed Pierce, and James Latham. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lm9hytkz for more info.
The Song Tenders. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Song Tenders will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff; Directed by Harriet Owen Nixon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. (VIP Opening Night Soiree) $18 – $20. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.” Rated: PG-13. Content Warning: This production may not be suitable for all audiences. It contains strong sexuality, violence, and pregnancy loss. Additionally, this production utilizes images and language of antisemitism and hate relevant to the time period in which it is set. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194055 for more info.
Saturday, November 4
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.
Philomath Frolic Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Philomath Elementary School, 239 S 16th Street, Philomath. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. The annual Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Holiday Craft Fair features a hundred craft vendors all under one roof. Start your holiday shopping early with unique arts and crafts by local vendors at Philomath Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 4th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrance is free. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/ for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Lytle. 10 a.m. Attend in Person Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/government-comment-corner-councilor-lytle-1 for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Science Saturday. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Explore the ocean habitat of coral reefs. Create a community mural for our special Coral Reef Community Art Collab display at the library on November 18th. A science-themed storytime will be followed by hands-on activities to encourage the exploration of science, math and literacy. Activities are designed for preschool-age kids. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/science-saturday-4 for more info.
Weaving Wisdom: Community Conversations / Tejiendo Sabiduría: Conversaciones Comunitarias. Riverfront Community Center, 489 NW Water Ave., Albany. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Weaving Wisdom: Community Conversations is an ongoing series hosted by the Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance (LBLHEA). Sessions focus on community-identified priority issues and rotate between the counties LBLHEA serves. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in advancing health equity. Anyone interested in advancing health equity in our region is encouraged to come, share a meal, hear from local leaders about initiatives to promote educational equity and justice, and discuss their hopes for the future of our region’s students. Complimentary lunch, childcare services, and live Spanish interpretation will be made available. Presenters Include: GAPS Equity Team, Gustavo Esparza & Keiri Lopez, Casa Latinos Unidos: Youth en Acción, Jehan Jabareen, Lincoln PTA, Heather Carmichael, Kids for the Culture, & Sarah Devine, Corvallis School District Family Support. Visit https://www.lblhea.org/events/weaving-wisdom-community-conversations-education-justice for more info.
Caturday. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Come to the Corvallis Community Center for a celebration of all things cats! Create toys, play with cats and more! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/caturday for more info.
National Novel Writing Month Write In. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Bring your preferred writing tools and work on your novel surrounded by other local writers during NaNoWriMo! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/national-novel-writing-month-write-15040 for more info.
Downtown Swing Dance. Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. $10. Join Corvallis Swing for their monthly swing dance. There will be a beginner’s lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dancing to live and/or DJed music from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisswing.com/ for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Family Concert. Old World Deli, 341 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band as they craft an electrifying concert experience, featuring a brand-new swing sensation, “You Turned the Tables on Me,” and the ever-charming “Cute.” If ballads are your jam, you’re in for a treat with classics like “Stardust” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” accompanied by captivating vocal performances and stellar solos. Your generous tips are warmly welcomed as we strive to once more fill the venue to the brimVisit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/gigs-2018/ for more info.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff; Directed by Harriet Owen Nixon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $18 – $20. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.” Rated: PG-13. Content Warning: This production may not be suitable for all audiences. It contains strong sexuality, violence, and pregnancy loss. Additionally, this production utilizes images and language of antisemitism and hate relevant to the time period in which it is set. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194055 for more info.
Sunday, November 5
Mushroom Day 2023 : A Fascinating Fungal Adventure for All Ages. Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center, 37283 Kings Valley Hwy., Philomath. 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Join Benton County Natural Areas & Parks, Corvallis Parks & Recreation, Corvallis Environmental Center, Oregon State University Dept. of Botany & Plant Pathology, and The Mushroomery for an introductory exploration of Pacific Northwest mushrooms where participants can learn to identify different mushrooms in a natural setting. The program is catered to beginners and all ages are welcome. Engage in mushroom themed activities or join a guided walk to identify mushroom species on trails. Activities include a Kid Zone specially designed for young explorers aged 12 and under. Please note that while the event emphasizes learning and appreciation, mushroom collection will not be a part of the activities. Since parking is limited at Beazell, please plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your program start time and leave within 15 minutes of your program end time. The morning session is 9-11:30 am. The afternoon session is 1-3:30 pm. Bring a water bottle (there is ability for refill onsite), layers (it gets cold out there!) and snacks as needed. Children welcome. Ages 12 and under free. There will be a $5 discount for additional family members. You’ll need to register over the phone with P&R to get the family discount. 541-766-6918 Visit Mushroom Day 2023: For Beginners (9-11:30 am) &/or Mushroom Day 2023: For Beginners (1-3:30 pm) for more info.
Philomath Frolic Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Philomath Elementary School, 239 S 16th Street, Philomath. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The annual Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Holiday Craft Fair features a hundred craft vendors all under one roof. Start your holiday shopping early with unique arts and crafts by local vendors at Philomath Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 4th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrance is free. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/ for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Join Old World Deli for Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Fill Your Pantry. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall and adjacent RV Area, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Ten Rivers Food Web’s Fill Your Pantry one-day farmers’ market is happening Nov. 5, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Find storage crops such as beans, grains and produce as well as frozen meat, honey, preserves and more at this one-day event. This year, the event also includes a Winter Vegetable Sagra, a food festival with local chefs spotlighting winter produce through cooking demonstrations and tastings. Preordering is encouraged for best availability and is required for orders of 100 lbs. or more. Preorder online from Sept. 30 through Oct. 22 at www.TenRiversMarketplace.com and pick up your order on Nov. 5. SNAP is welcome. Visit https://www.tenriversfoodweb.org/fill-your-pantry for more info.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff; Directed by Harriet Owen Nixon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. (ASL Interpretation) $18 – $20. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.” Rated: PG-13. Content Warning: This production may not be suitable for all audiences. It contains strong sexuality, violence, and pregnancy loss. Additionally, this production utilizes images and language of antisemitism and hate relevant to the time period in which it is set. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194055 for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 p.m. a.m. Free. Join Old World Deli 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/#Events for more info.
Monday, November 6
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
City Council Executive Session. 4:30 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-66 for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2294508577716123488. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-81 for more info.
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