Friday, November 10
VETERANS DAY; City & County Offices Closed. All Day. Benton County and Corvallis City Offices will be closed and re-open for regular hours the following Monday. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/veterans-day-county-offices-closed 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.
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.
Beaverland: An Evening With Author Leila Philip. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Luckiamute Watershed Council and Marys River Watershed Council for an evening at the Historic Whiteside Theatre with Beaverland author, Leila Philip. Leila will explore the complex relationship between beavers and humans, past, present and future. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session after the presentation, and Leila will also be available to sign copies of her book. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with Grass Roots Books, a locally owned, independent Corvallis bookstore, selling books at the event. The presentation will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., but you’re invited to come early and stay late to mingle with Leila, Watershed Council staff, friends and community members while enjoying popcorn, movie snacks, beer and wine, all available for purchase at the Whiteside Theater concessions. Visit https://www.luckiamutelwc.org/beaverland.html for more info.
C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Community Center on the second Friday of the month for live music. Soak in the sounds of local performers at this series of open mic nights. Both performers and audience members are welcome. Open mic nights are free.
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars. Crescent Valley High School, 4444 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Entry at 6:30 p.m.) $5 – $15. Sherlock Holmes is missing, and the streets of London are awash with crime. Who will save the day? The Baker Street Irregulars—a gang of street kids hired by Sherlock himself to help solve cases. Now they must band together to prove not only that Sherlock is not dead but also to find the mayor’s missing daughter, untangle a murder mystery from their own past, and face the masked criminal mastermind behind it all—a bandit who just may be the brilliant evil Moriarty, the man who killed Sherlock himself! Can a group of orphans, pickpockets, inventors, and artists rescue the people of London? The game is a foot! Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Zodiac Dance Party (& Birthday). Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Old world Deli will be dancing the night away for Sabrina’s Birthday Extravaganza, themed Zodiac Dance Party. This Family Friendly event is open to the community to enjoy and dress up in zodiac inspired attire. (Costumes/themed attire is optional.) This event will have a DJ, photo booth, fortuneteller, awards for the Best Dressed, and more! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Wood Sculpture Artistry Presentation with Yuri Kobayashi. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild & The Highland Woodshop invite you to a presentation by Yuri Kobayashi, and accomplished furniture maker and sculptor based in Maine. This presentation will give you a glimpse into Yuri Kobayashi’s unique artistic journey. Yuri will showcase her work and introduce the principles behind her approach to woodworking. You’ll delve into the world of organic curves and discover the beauty of bending wood. Visit https://www.yurikobayashi.studio/ for more info.
Saturday, November 11
Library Closed for Veterans Day. Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath Library Locations. All Day. Libraries in Benton County will be closed all day for Veterans day and resume normal business hours the following day. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/library-closed-73 for more info.
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.
Alpine Holiday Festival. Monroe Grade School, 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. This free annual event has become a traditional gathering where neighbors meet for holiday festivities, and local artisans and crafts-people have an opportunity to showcase and sell their wares – perfect timing for holiday shoppers who like to support local. All profits from the event support Alpine Community Center operations or capital improvements. Visit https://www.alpinecommunity.net/programs/festival/isit 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.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. 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. The group includes jewelers, ceramicists, painters, fiber artists and more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1270304367702480/ for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p. m. Free. 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. Supplies provided and ALL AGES & experience levels welcome! Activity will rotate every month. Bring the whole family to The Arts Center to learn + play together. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/ for more info.
Oregon State Beavers Football Home game: OSU vs. Stanford. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $43. RESERVED SEATING IS SOLD OUT. STANDING ROOM ONLY TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.*Standing Room Only patrons can stand on the Terrace in the North End Zone, along the drink rail on the lower west side (Beaver Street) or on the concourse behind sections 228 and 238. *Each ticket includes a $6 per ticket fee. *Standing Room Only tickets are non-transferrable and unavailable to list on SeatGeek for resale. *Accounts suspected of purchasing tickets for the sole purpose of resale will have their orders cancelled without notice and refunded minus any applicable fees. *There is a six ticket limit per household. Visit https://osubeavers.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ABEAVERS%3AF23%3AF05%3A&linkID=oregonst&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=FBI&cgc=&dataAccId=229&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_oregonst for more info.
Jazz WRX Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Jazz WRX Trio will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Catch Jazz WRX Trio every second Saturday at the Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars. Crescent Valley High School, 4444 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Entry at 6:30 p.m.) $5 – $15. Sherlock Holmes is missing, and the streets of London are awash with crime. Who will save the day? The Baker Street Irregulars—a gang of street kids hired by Sherlock himself to help solve cases. Now they must band together to prove not only that Sherlock is not dead but also to find the mayor’s missing daughter, untangle a murder mystery from their own past, and face the masked criminal mastermind behind it all—a bandit who just may be the brilliant evil Moriarty, the man who killed Sherlock himself! Can a group of orphans, pickpockets, inventors, and artists rescue the people of London? The game is a foot! Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Sunday, November 12
Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Join Old World Deli for Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley 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.
Global Reflection Library Unboxing and Chat. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center will host an open community conversation to gather insights on what you desire, find valuable, and believe is respectful for our unique lending library. Families are especially encouraged to attend, with child input highly valued and activities planned for our young participants. Enjoy some snacks as we share ideas and shape the future of the Global Reflection Library Together!
Visit https://cmlcenter.org/community-events/ for more info.
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars. Crescent Valley High School, 4444 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $5 – $15. Sherlock Holmes is missing, and the streets of London are awash with crime. Who will save the day? The Baker Street Irregulars—a gang of street kids hired by Sherlock himself to help solve cases. Now they must band together to prove not only that Sherlock is not dead but also to find the mayor’s missing daughter, untangle a murder mystery from their own past, and face the masked criminal mastermind behind it all—a bandit who just may be the brilliant evil Moriarty, the man who killed Sherlock himself! Can a group of orphans, pickpockets, inventors, and artists rescue the people of London? The game is a foot! Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Monday, November 13
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.
OSU Athletics Day of Kindness Storytime at Reser Stadium. Coastal Club Room at Reser Stadium, 2715 SW Western Blvd., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Families are invited to celebrate the OSU Athletics Day of Kindness with student-athletes and a kindness-themed storytime with activities from the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library! This event takes place in the Coastal Club at Reser Stadium. Park in the C Lot (free after 5 PM) and use the Welcome Center entrance located in the southwest corner of Reser Stadium to get to the Coastal Club. OSU student-athletes will greet people as they arrive. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-athletics-day-kindness-storytime-reser-stadium-15560 for more info.
Forum on Public Banking – League of Women Voters of Corvallis. Virtual Event. 6:30 p.m. Free. The League of Women Voters invites you to learn about public banking in an interactive Zoom forum on Monday, November 13, at 6:30 pm. Rick Staggenborg, a member of both the League and Oregon Public Banking Alliance, will lead the discussion. Public banking is an issue that Oregonians will be hearing a lot more about in the near future. In its last session, the Oregon legislature passed a bill to establish a task force on how best to implement, operate, and govern an Oregon state bank. Although the governor vetoed the bill, she affirmed her support for the concept. Supporters are expected to introduce a revised bill in the next session. Join this events zoom meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87447193… Meeting ID: 874 4719 3986 ; Passcode: 576882 . Or join by phone: +1 206 337 9723. Visit https://lwvcorvallis.org/event/forum-on-public-banking/ for more info.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet. The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $25 – $70. The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Visit https://nutcracker.com/buy-tickets/corvallis-or/ for mor info.
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