Friday, April 19
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-15833 for more info.
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Members Only) & 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Public Welcome). Free – $10. It’s time for this year’s BIG Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and held in the Solar Building at Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds. 110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis. (Enter the parking lot from Reservoir Road.) April 19 3-6PM, Members Only, April 19 6-8 PM, Public Welcome, April 20 9 AM – 4 PM, Public Welcome, April 21 10 AM – 3 PM, Public Welcome Fiction and Nonfiction for all ages, along with CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. Pricing from $4 to $1, with decreasing prices each day. Box & Bag of Book Sale on Sunday! Become a member and get early access to the sales. Join online at https://friendsofthecbclibrary.org or at the door – $10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-library-big-book-sale-members-only-18933 for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – No Wasted Food. 3 p.m. Community members Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vlraxUDYRkKHwcpfNQ30YA. Submit Verbal or Written Testemony: preregister at city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-no-wasted-food for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we’ll hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-15889 for more info.
Live Music: Summer of Love. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Join Old World Deli for the classics from the Summer of Love live at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Majestic Theatre Presents: Kalos. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20 – $25. Kalos is made up of three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring musical complexity full of spontaneity and joyful exuberance. They set the standard for traditional repertoire with an underlying drive and pulse charged with rhythmic electricity and integrity, forging a new musical path that draws on Celtic, Breton, American and other musical traditions on accordion, guitar, fiddle, and vocals. The title of their new album, Headland, which refers to a point where land meets sea, is a fitting analogy for the exploratory space Kalos inhabits — one that calls forth driving, heartfelt music journeying through unknown territory to seek and find its essence – the enduring, resilient experience of the human heart. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228903 for more info.
Saturday, April 20
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, 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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Earth Day Recycle Resale. Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Spring is in the air and so is Spring Cleaning! We are looking for rural friends that would like to join our Recycle Resale! You get a spot to bring your own yard sale! Please contact us today to reserve your spot! Contact Desiree Giles at 5414970499 or on Facebook for seller details! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/27908087377… for more info.
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Members Only) & 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Public Welcome). Free – $10. It’s time for this year’s BIG Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and held in the Solar Building at Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds. 110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis. (Enter the parking lot from Reservoir Road.) April 19 3-6PM, April 20 9 AM – 4 PM, April 21 10 AM – 3 PM. Fiction and Nonfiction for all ages, along with CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. Pricing from $4 to $1, with decreasing prices each day. Box & Bag of Book Sale on Sunday! Become a member and get early access to the sales. Join online at https://friendsofthecbclibrary.org or at the door – $10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-library-big-book-sale-18935 for more info.
City of Corvallis Government Comment Corner – Councilor Lewis. 10 a.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Ward 2 Councilor Briae Lewis will host Government Comment Corner at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please stop by to say hello and ask your questions about local government. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/government-comment-corner-councilor-lewis-1 for more info.
Corvallis Community Thrift Shop’s Anniversary Celebration. 144 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Corvallis Community Thrift Shop will be celebrating our 75′ year in business & hope you can join. 10% off your total bill (nothing excluded). Random 25% off sales during the day —remember blue light specials? Cookies, Drawings for free items, Live music, and it’s the return of downtown. Saturday Farmer’s Market! Bring your friends, stop by and have a nibble, find a treasure, get a deal and support your community thrift shop. Visit https://corvallisthriftshop.org/ or Corvallis Community Thrift Shop’s Facebook event post for more info.
Northside Open Studios Tour. Various Locations in North Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Please join Corvallis artists for the 2nd Annual Northside Open Studios Tour as artists open up their home studios on April 20th and 21st 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This free, open studios tour will feature more than 30 local artists in 17 locations with 2 studios hosting over 15 youth artists all to celebrate spring and community connection through art. Organized entirely by artists, the Open Studios Tour is modeled after the South Town Art Walk which has showcased local art in South Corvallis since 2011. Similarly, the 2nd Annual NOST event is a grassroots effort encouraging visitors to explore home studios by foot, bike, or carpool. North Corvallis artists will be sharing and selling their locally created works and inviting conversations about their creative practice and spaces. Visit https://www.nost-art.com/ for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/los-cuentos-bilingual-storytime-16830 for more info.
LEGO Block Blast! at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Bring your friends to the Monroe Community Library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks! Bring your friends to the library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-block-blast-monroe-community-library-18301 for more info.
Unveiling Ceremony: Mundus Imaginalis Traveling Exhibit. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Whether your child was one of the talented 20 participants in the mural-making or you simply want to enjoy quality time with your family, all are invited to attend this special event! This traveling exhibit, lead by the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center in alliance with the Corvallis School District 509J, was an invitation to multicultural youth groups to express their collective imagination through painting. They were asked to imagine a world that does not yet exist and to help create as a collective group. 40 students, members of Arabic Club and Club MEChA from the Corvallis School District, will present their collective art incorporated in 4 pieces: The Galaxy of Possibilities, R*I*T*M*O, A Virtual World, Sí Se Puede, Refreshments will be provided. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mundus-imaginalis-traveling-exhibit-18556 & https://cmlcenter.org/ for more info.
Games Day. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Join us for Games Day beginning on Saturday, February 17th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room and continuing monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month through April (Feb. 17, Mar. 16, and Apr. 20). A wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages will be free to play on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees may drop in at any time during the event to try new games, play old favorites, or simply watch all the fun. Examples of games that will be available include classic favorites such as Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, and Checkers; new standards such as Settlers of Catan, Forbidden Island, Apples to Apples, and Pandemic; and various video games for consoles such as Nintendo Switch. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/games-day-16821 for more info.
Planet Palooza. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Celebrate Earth Day! Engage in activities with local organizations in our indoor solutions fair. Then join Corvallis in a parade around Chintimini park. Wear nature-and animal themed masks and costumes. Parade watchers welcome, too! Corvallis Community Center at Chintimini Park. Solutions Fair 2-5pm and Nature Parade 4-4:30pm. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/planet-palooza-0 for more info.
Cultural Nights @ OSU: India Night 2024. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. $10 – $15. India Night is our largest event, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of India through a range of performances in a grand auditorium open to the public. India Night is a spectacular cultural extravaganza that features traditional Indian music, dance, and other performances by our very own students. You will be transported to India through the mesmerizing performances that showcase the diversity and vibrancy of Indian culture. From classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak to Bollywood-style dances, the performances are a testament to the talent and creativity of our students. In addition to the performances, we will have an array of delicious Indian food available. You can indulge in the flavors of India while socializing with fellow students and experiencing the warm hospitality of Indian culture. India Night is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend and experience the magic of Indian culture. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with music, dance, food, and cultural immersion. So come and join OSU for India Night, an event that celebrates the diversity and richness of Indian culture and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. OSU can’t wait to see you there! Doors open at 4:30pm, Start time at 5:00pm, Food Service at 6:30pm.Tickets are non-refundable. Visit https://oregonstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx… for more info.
Earth Day After Work Party @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join the Institute for Applied Ecology, Greenbelt Land Trust and the Corvallis Environmental Center for the Earth Day After Work Party at Common Fields. Relax and mingle with other Earth Day enthusiasts after your volunteer activities. Connect with Corvallis organizations and discover how you can best use your talents and interests to help the Earth. Take time to celebrate how we can be the change we want to see in the world! Live music will be provided by the Gummy Bears – covering the music of Jazz greats, the Grateful Dead, and Phish. This band is quickly rising to the top of the Corvallis Music Charts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/30067273637853… for more info.
PRAx: Aaron Diehl + The Aaron Diehl Trio. Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m., 7 p.m. $5, $23 – $50. On this very special night, virtuoso pianist Aaron Diehl introduces the PRAx audience to the gorgeous new Steinway Concert Grand piano that he selected for the Detrick Hall in PRAx. Prior to the performance, visit the Toomey Lobby to see a video of the selection at the Steinway factory in New York City to learn about the features that make a Steinway a Steinway. The program itself will demonstrate the range of the instrument, combining Diehl’s artful renditions of classical material with his ethereal and inventive jazz playing. Aaron Diehl is managed by Opus 3 Artists. PRAxKIDS is available for this event. We partner with KidSpirit to provide a supervised children’s program. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/aaron-diehl-aaron-diehl-trio for more info.
Whiteside Live: National Guitar, The Music of Paul Simon w/ the Jenner Fox Band. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $25 (Pre-Sale), $30. National Guitar performs a range of Simon’s music from Garfunkle to Graceland and everywhere in between. Come prepared to sing along, groove, and celebrate some of the finest music from a true American original. JENNER FOX BAND: There is something that happens inside a good song. A tootsie roll can take you back to your elementary school playground; a list of baby names becomes a prayer; the voice of a toothless refrigerator man reminds you to say “I love you.” Jenner Fox tells the stories of people and places with unparalleled compassion and respect. His artful tone, poetry, and fluency on his guitar do something only the brave ones do: let us in. The five piece band features piano, organ, electric guitar, bass, dobro, acoustic guitar, and layered vocal harmony. With decades of arranging and touring under their belts, National Guitar brings new life to Simon’s beloved catalog. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=188796 for more info.
Citizens of the Universe 420 KORC Fundraiser. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10. It’s a 4/20 Party with Citizens Of The Universe and a KORC Benefit! Come show love for both local music and local radio! This will be a night to remember Corvallis! $10 door. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events or https://www.facebook.com/events/954978046013673… for more info.
The Drawer Boy. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $14, $16. The Drawer Boy is an elegant testimony to the transcendent nature of fiction and the healing power of truth. In 1972, a young actor from Toronto arrives on a small farm in rural Ontario to do hands-on research for an upcoming role in a play about country life. He is sent to live with two aging bachelor farmers and unwittingly stumbles upon the truth about their past and as a result, their lives are forever altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. What begins as an amusing portrayal of rural and urban culture-clash, slowly peels away layers of forgotten truths and lies, exposing hidden secrets of love and tragedy. Rated: PG Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=232850&pr=1 for more info.
4/20 Neon PJ Party & Benefit for Ryker’s Foundation for Pompe Disease. Harrison Bar & Grill, 550 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Blacklight Pajama Party! This is a benefit for Ryker’s Foundation for Pompe Disease. Sloths are the mascot for Pompe Disease awareness. Karaoke begins at 9:30 pm. Donation jars will be available with QR codes to donate directly to Ryker’s. Ask Gypsy Jayne (Wed & Thurs KJ hostess) any questions you have about pompe disease throughout the night. Let’s chill in our PJs or neon glow gear, and see how much we can raise towards funding the search for a cure! Be sure to check out our raffle event going on through happy hour before the black light party. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/838949238064… for more info.
Sunday, April 21
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free – $10. It’s time for this year’s BIG Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and held in the Solar Building at Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds. 110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis. (Enter the parking lot from Reservoir Road.) April 19 3-6PM, Members Only, April 19 6-8 PM, Public Welcome, April 21 10 AM – 3 PM. Fiction and Nonfiction for all ages, along with CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. Pricing from $4 to $1, with decreasing prices each day. Box & Bag of Book Sale on Sunday! Become a member and get early access to the sales. Join online at https://friendsofthecbclibrary.org or at the door – $10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-library-big-book-sale-18936 for more info.
Northside Open Studios Tour. Various Locations in North Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Please join Corvallis artists for the 2nd Annual Northside Open Studios Tour as artists open up their home studios on April 20th and 21st 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This free, open studios tour will feature more than 30 local artists in 17 locations with 2 studios hosting over 15 youth artists all to celebrate spring and community connection through art. Organized entirely by artists, the Open Studios Tour is modeled after the South Town Art Walk which has showcased local art in South Corvallis since 2011. Similarly, the 2nd Annual NOST event is a grassroots effort encouraging visitors to explore home studios by foot, bike, or carpool. North Corvallis artists will be sharing and selling their locally created works and inviting conversations about their creative practice and spaces. Visit https://www.nost-art.com/ for more info.
Earth Day Jubilee. The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Enjoy finding clues from our Earth Factoid Scavenger Hunt, stroll the forest paths and browse our gorgeous herb starts. Herbal refreshments available for purchase will feature local seasonal ingredients and include options for vegan and gluten free diets. 1:30 Story Time You & Me in the Trees, 1pm Spring Herb Walk with Sunnyside Herbs, & 3pm Ceremony for Peace with Circle of Wellbeing. Spend some time reflecting on how you can make a positive impact on the Earth this year. Together we do make a difference. Earth Factoid Scavenger Hunt details: find each factoid in the garden, complete the phrase and collect a free 4-inch plant*some restrictions apply. Visit https://www.thymegarden.com/earth-day-jubilee for more info.
Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Common Fields is open Sundays! If you are playing games on Sundays at Common Fields, you get a $1.00 off your beverage. Swing by and meet up to play D&D, Magic the Gathering, or a good old board game. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
The Drawer Boy. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $14, $16. The Drawer Boy is an elegant testimony to the transcendent nature of fiction and the healing power of truth. In 1972, a young actor from Toronto arrives on a small farm in rural Ontario to do hands-on research for an upcoming role in a play about country life. He is sent to live with two aging bachelor farmers and unwittingly stumbles upon the truth about their past and as a result, their lives are forever altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. What begins as an amusing portrayal of rural and urban culture-clash, slowly peels away layers of forgotten truths and lies, exposing hidden secrets of love and tragedy. Rated: PG Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=232850&pr=1 for more info.
Live Music: Sunday Brunch with Joe Martines. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Our Sunday Brunch Series featuring Joe Martines. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Corvallis High School Open Mic. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Corvallis High School Open Mic at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Monday, April 22
City of Corvallis Economic Development Coalition Meeting. 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The Economic Development Coalition (EDC) meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend EDC meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89Hx2Cu8SZmyRvMYMVTn5Q. Community members who wish to offer testimony either written or verbal via telephone or their computer are encouraged to register with christopher.jacobs@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-edc/page/economic-development-coalition-meeting-0 for more info.
Earth Day – Spring Day of Service Storytime at Reser Stadium. Reser Stadium, 2715 SW Western Blvd., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day on the Oregon State University campus at Reser Stadium, located at 660 SW 26th St in Corvallis! Join for a storytime & activities and meet OSU Student Athletes! Park in the C Lot by Reser Stadium (free after 5 PM). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/earth-day-spring-day-service-storytime-reser-stadium-18639 for more info.
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