Corvallis Calendar: Friday Afternoon to Monday Evening

Friday, May 3

OSU Spring Family Weekend. Oregon State University, 1500 SW Jefferson Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. A time to reconnect with your student and experience campus as they see it and all Oregon State University has to offer through events, tours, and open houses! May is a great month to ask your student if they have spent some time exploring their new town. You’ll find all of the events in the calendar below, as well as at the OSU events calendar by searching “family-weekend”. Please note that some events may require pre-registration or may have fees. Each event has a link to get directions to the venue and a link to register for the event, if required. Visit https://families.oregonstate.edu/family-weekends/parent-and-family-weekends for more info.

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-15835 for more info.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Spring Dock Sale. 2 Towns Ciderhouse Taproom, 33930 Southeast Eastgate Circle, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Grab your growlers and mark your calendars because the Annual 2 Towns Spring Dock Sale is here. Save up to 70% on select ciders, mead, & merch! Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 5th. PLUS backyard games, popcorn, & all around good vibes! Visit 2 Towns Tap Room Event Page for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place! Be involved in your community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, as well as work on team building. Snacks are provided! Apply to join. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-group-16895 for more info.

First Alternative: Dacha Wine Tasting (South Store). First Alternative Co-op – South Store, 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy a free wine tasting with our friends from Dacha Wines from 4-6pm at the South Store. All items included in the tasting will be on FLASH SALE during the tasting only, so swing by for some great savings and samples! Visit https://firstalt.coop/event/dacha-wine-tasting/ for more info.

Corvallis Welcome Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. $14. A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month. These free guided walking tours connect you to new stories each month as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. More than a tour; it’s an invitation to connect with the heartbeat of the city! Free tickets required for this 45 minute tour. The supply becomes available on eventbrite a few weeks out. Join every 1st Friday at 5:30, May to October. Visit https://engagecorvallis.com/ for more info.

Family Fun Night: Touch-A-Truck! Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us and our community partners for a night of family fun! The night features STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience! Ages 2-12. FREE Event! This week’s activity is Touch-A-Truck! The last Family Fun Night until summer break, come see awesome community partner’s work vehicles and introduce them to the different city programs of Corvallis! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/family-fun-night & https://www.facebook.com/events/7480363175417157?ref=newsfeed for more info.

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. This 45 minute, in-person gathering delivers new information every month and is the perfect opportunity to explore and connect with the vibrant streets of our beloved town.It’s shoulder season for weather, so we’ll have the option of maximizing time indoors at the Marriot meet-up spot if needed. You’ll also have an opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts, and make new friends who share your love for exploring our city. Mark your calendars, and get ready to meet your streets. Come experience a new side of Corvallis and build your local cred with others! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-streets-tickets-885224158287 for more info.

Live Music: Hill Top Big Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Come enjoy the sounds of the Hill Top Big Band! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Hilltop Big Band Concert. Old World Deli, 341 SW Second Street, Ste 4, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, The Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and The Average White Band. Hilltop Big Band showcases their prowess on vocals, trumpet and flugel, trombone, and saxophone. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/gigs-2018/ for more info.

Monty Python’s Spamalot. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $18 or $20. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Rotten Tomatoes: 98%). Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show folks, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail, while “always look on the bright side of life.” Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=222083 for more info.

Monthly Drag @ Common Fields! Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. 18+. Common Fields is excited to bring Drag back for their 3rd year in a row! This year they plan to host a drag show every month on the first Friday of the month. This will kick off in April and close the season with an Epic Halloween show on the 31st! Common Fields will partner with the amazing Kenzie B. Valentine and all the other amazing Queens from around Oregon. Each month Kenzie will bring different performers and showcase some of the most amazing and outlandish outfits and dances you have ever seen! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Saturday, May 4

McDonald Forest 50K Trail Run. Forestry Cabin, Peavy Arboretum, 8392 NW Peavy Arboretum Road, Corvallis. 7 a.m. $75 or $100. This will be the 28th running of “The Mac” one of the oldest ultrarunning races in Oregon. A true old school gem, it is run primarily in Oregon State University’s McDonald Forest. Come experience the smooth lovingly-maintained singletrack trails. The race boasts one of the sweetest finishes of any race, a pine needle cushioned downhill trail. The forest is in full bloom in early May; the dogwoods are glowing and the delicate calypso orchids dot the undergrowth. There are scenic views of the Cascades, the Coast Range and Soap Creek Valley. This year we will have more single track trails and will return to McCulloch Peak, the highest point in McDonald Forest. There will be at least $400 in prize money. Corvallis Area Trailrunners is the 501(c)(3) public charity that distributes all the race proceeds which support local middle and high school cross-country teams, the Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and the OSU Research Forest. The race is limited to 300 entrants and you must be 18 years old on race day to enter. NO DOGS. There will be a 7:00 am EARLY START. Visit https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109193 for more info.

Benton County Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale and Clinic. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Entry. The Benton County Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale and Clinic is Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. The sale is under cover at the Solar Barn and in the Floral Courtyard, so don’t let a little rain keep you away. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You’ll find about 10,000 plants at great prices. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, or debit card. You’ll find about 2,000 pots of native plants for supporting wildlife and enhancing your garden. Special collections include deer resistant and drought tolerant plants. Locally sourcing your plants ensures that they’ll do well in local garden conditions. Ornamental Plants, Vegetables, and herbs will be available. Benton County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and help you find plants suited to your own growing needs. Getting the right plant for the right place improves gardening success, which is what the BCMGA is all about. Visit https://www.bentonmg.org/plant-sale for more info.

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.

OSU Spring Family Weekend. Oregon State University, 1500 SW Jefferson Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. A time to reconnect with your student and experience campus as they see it and all Oregon State University has to offer through events, tours, and open houses! May is a great month to ask your student if they have spent some time exploring their new town. You’ll find all of the events in the calendar below, as well as at the OSU events calendar by searching “family-weekend”. Please note that some events may require pre-registration or may have fees. Each event has a link to get directions to the venue and a link to register for the event, if required. Visit https://families.oregonstate.edu/family-weekends/parent-and-family-weekends for more info.

Steps Against Melanoma Fundraising Walk/Fun Run. Thompson Shelter, Avery Park, SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. Free. May 4th is the next AIM at Melanoma Steps Against Melanoma Walk at the Avery Park Thompson Shelter. Check-in begins at 9:30 am. This community event brings together melanoma survivors, family members, friends, neighbors, and local businesses to raise awareness of this all too prevalent disease and fund vital research to find the cure. Participation is FREE!! Steps Against Melanoma Walks are volunteer-run, grassroots movements of people who care about reducing the incidence of melanoma and improving the lives of those it affects. Proceeds from the walks support AIM’s groundbreaking research initiatives, such as our International Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium—a fully annotated and collaborative fresh-frozen primary tissue bank, which has never been achieved before in melanoma and has taken more than a decade of dedicated work for us to accomplish. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1480279659569309/ for more info.

Benton County: Government Comment Corner – Councilor Shepherd. 10 a.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Ward 4 Councilor Gabe Shepherd 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-shepherd for more info.

Oregon State University Pet Day. Dryden Hall, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers, and post-run/walk snacks & water will be provided! Costumes are encouraged at this event. Invite your friends and family and come enjoy a jog or walk with your pet through the beautiful Oregon State University campus. Pet Day activities include: Cat photo Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Drop-in Activities Throughout the Day: Hospital and college tours, Dog wash and nail trim (donations accepted), Teddy Bear surgery, & Kids Zone (small fees to play). Visit https://vetmed.oregonstate.edu/pet-day for more info.

Spring Relaunch. Peak Bike & Outdoor, 207 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Peak Bike & Outdoor is hosting our Spring Relaunch on May 4th! Join at 11 AM for our official ribbon cutting and to enter raffles for gift cards, bike service coupons, and cool swag! This event’s schedule is as follows: 11am Ribbon cutting & Raffles, 12pm First Aid for Adventure Dogs clinic, 1pm Water Safety clinic w/ David Honzay, 2pm Biking the C2C Info Session, 2pm Beer Place arrives, 6pm Kris Ebbe : Falconry Show and Tell, & 6:45pm Patagonia Film Showing “Game Hawker”. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/451363400891019 for more info.

Author Event: The Sea Hides a Seahorse by Sara T. Behrman. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to join debut children’s author, Sara T. Behrman, for a special reading of her new book, The Sea Hides a Seahorse plus crafts and songs. Perfect for ages 4-8! Grass Roots Books & Music will be selling books at this event for those interested in purchasing a copy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/author-event-sea-hides-seahorse-sara-t-behrman-16776 for more info.

Family Weekend: 5K. Avery Park & Natural Area, SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. The 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 4 at Avery Park. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. and the race will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Please arrive early to allow enough time for check-in and warm-up. Recreational racers are encouraged. This event is free when accompanied by a Student or Rec Sports Member. Preregistration is required. Register here by May 3 at 2 p.m. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/spring-family-weekend-5k for more info.

Digital Life: Computer Security. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn about tools, resources, and practices to keep your computer secure and free of viruses and malware in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Topics to be covered include creating and storing secure passwords, malware and antivirus protection, avoiding scams, and much more. Digital Life classes on computer and technology topics take place in the 2nd floor classroom. For a full list of classes, visit www.cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-computer-security-18850 for more info.

Talks on Adair History: The Native American Connection to Camp Adair in the 1970s. Santiam Christian High School, Maps Room, 7220 NE Arnold Avenue, Adair Village. 11 a.m. Free. Mr. Kentta will talk about lesser-known aspects of the Camp Adair site, including the last living Siletz tribal member who trained at Camp Adair and served in WW II, along with what he has learned so far about revitalization of traditional cultures at the Sweathouse. Lodge (a native addictions treatment center) that was active on the Camp Adair property in the mid 1970s. Visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEqJmEnpY55t1CNw28dVhKZ_ktHhI_Tq/view for more info.

First Saturday’s Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free Entry. Starting in April on the first Saturday of each month you will find all your favorite artisan vendors at common Fields showcasing their best! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Corvallis 5K Fun Run & Ocean Awareness Event. Peffer Amphitheater at Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. $25 for 5k Fun Run. Join Graduate Student Kaylee Lawson and the Elakha Alliance for the first ever 5K Fun Run & Awareness Event on May 4th in Corvallis, OR! This event is a fundraiser for the Elakha Alliance’s efforts to restore Oregon’s sea otter population. After the 5K Fun Run, the community is invited to gather at the Peffer Amphitheater for refreshments and drinks (for those 21+) from Two Towns Cider & Block 15 Brewing. We will also award Prize Packages to the Top 3 Fun Run finishers, followed by presentations from representatives of the Elakha Alliance and Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition. Prizes Packages will be awarded to the Top 3 Finishers of the 5K Fun Run. After the run, complimentary snacks and beverages from Two Towns Cider and Block 15 Brewery will be available for 5K participants 21+ and over, and water will be available to refill your reusable water bottles at the Amphitheater. Visit https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/corvallis-5k-fun-run-awareness-event/ for more info.

CMLC Open House. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone is invited! Fun for the whole family. Earth Day Celebration: learn why plants are special in different cultures, and grow them from seeds. Taste favorite herbs in dishes from around the world. Create your dream garden art collage! Rummage sale. Learn about CMLC and how you can be apart of the community. Visit https://cmlcenter.org/community-events/ for more info.

Corvallis Placekeeping: Walking Seminar. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $17. Placekeeping has been described as the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there. Become a local storykeeper: walk away from our hour together able to explain: how the Willamette Valley became a regional breadbasket,what medieval forests in Europe have to do with the Pacific Northwest, how the Oregon Trail became a household name, timelines of the native Kalapuya, the source of three downtown building booms, the impact of WWII on Corvallis, how Corvallis is connected to the Panama canal, the most destructive decade of the 1900s, & the most innovative decade of the last 50 years. Welcome, eager community stewards, to the outdoor classroom! Visitors to Corvallis are also welcome to come learn the stories of Corvallis. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corvallis-placekeeping-walking-seminar-tickets-876447978497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for more info.

Corvallis Welcome Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. $14. A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month. These free guided walking tours connect you to new stories each month as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. More than a tour; it’s an invitation to connect with the heartbeat of the city! Free tickets required for this 45 minute tour. The supply becomes available on eventbrite a few weeks out. Join every 1st Friday at 5:30, May to October. Visit https://engagecorvallis.com/ for more info.

Old Mill Center 44^th Annual Auction Gala: Be a Hero for Kids! CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 Southwest 26th Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. $100. “Be a Hero for Kids” during this big night of fundraising! Enjoy drinks and dining, silent and live auctions, fun raffle drawings, an exciting paddle raise, and fun opportunities to help Old Mill Center build bright futures for kids. The winner of the 2024 Raffle for a car will be announced at the end of the festivities. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/4059/old-mill-center-annual-auction-gala#eventdetail for more info.

Date Night Walking Adventure. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $13. Whether you’re spending Friday night with your BAE, your bestie, or a buddy-to-be, make this edutainment adventure part of your escapades! Theatrical storytelling on the streets of downtown will leave you knowing: who incited a rogue revolution in the 1970s, why there are no parking garages near the river, how Madison Avenue came to be sprinkled in art, the dark history of a Darkside-adjacent spot, the domino effect following the arrival of automovile, what caused the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, the effect travel bloggers of the 1800s had on the native Kalapuya, why Pacific Northwest beaver fur was considered better than any other, & what Flathead Cherries and Corvallis-area farms have in common. Engage Corvallis looks forward to welcoming you and your co-conspirator! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/date-night-walking-adventure-tickets-876458259247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for more info.

PRAx and the Office of the Provost Present: Okaidja Afroso, Jaku Mumor. PRAx – Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $25 – $35. In “Jaku Mumor,” multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and dancer Okaidja Afroso dives into his cultural roots by collaborating with Indigenous Ga-Dangme fishermen to share the artistry of their a cappella singing and chants in his music and via film. A moving tribute to the fishermen of Ghana in their fierce determination to survive the impact of evolving fishing practices on traditional cultures, the program joins musical and visual elements to produce an unforgettable experience that is at once aesthetic, cultural and environmental. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/okaidja_afroso for more info.

For the People: MMIP Benefit Show with Kunu Bearchum, Mato Wayuhi & Niandra Blonde. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15 or $25 (Pre-Sale), $25 or $30 (Door). Join for a benefit concert to fundraise and bring awareness to the crisis of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People and the MMIP movement. All proceeds will go to organizations supporting Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)/ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). To learn more about MMIP/MMIWG2S, visit the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center website or the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women website. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=236689 for more info.

Sunday, May 5

Corvallis Spring Garden Festival. The Arts Center Plaza and Madison Avenue, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. This springtime event is free and open to the public, with activities for the whole family. The festival will feature vendors offering a wide variety of items for sale, including annuals, perennials, specialty plants, garden art, gifts, ceramics, seeds, edible goods, succulents, herbs and more. Sweet and savory goodies, with both gluten-free and gluten options, will be available for purchase from two local bakeries, Wild Yeast and Whole Flower Farms. Frozen treats from Go Giddy Pops will also be available. Live local entertainment, including Captain Hezekiah, Flora Allura, Kjersten Hallin – CommUnity Songleader, Marilyn Jordan, The Dashikis, Gypsy Butterfly and Melanie Reid with friends, will entertain garden enthusiasts and customers. Come to where art and garden meet! Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/corvallis-spring-garden-festival-2024/ for more info.

Crescent Moon Marketplace. Corvallis Elks #1413, 1400 NW 9th St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Need Sunday plans?? Check out Crescent Moon Marketplace this Sunday at Corvallis Elks Club from 10:00am-5:00pm! There will be a lot of awesome vendors. They hope to see you there! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/832979255324684/ for more info.

Northwest Spring Fest. Student Experience Center Plaza (SEC Plaza), 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a student-run event sponsored by the Oregon State University Program Council, in conjunction with OSU’s annual Spring Family Weekend. This year will include food trucks, a beer garden, live music, local vendors, games, and so much more. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/northwest_spring_fest for more info.

Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.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. Game enthusiasts should keep in mind, this Sunday, Common Fields 2024 Cinco De Mayo celebration will start music and dance lessons at 4 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Camas at Marys River Park in Philomath. Marys River Park, 300 S 11th St, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free. This small park in Philomath has meadows, a picnic area, a disc golf course, and a forest along Marys River. It’s a great place to see both species of camas blooming, and there will be many other wildflowers to see, as well as birds. It will be an easy, flat walk of less than a mile. Some trails may be muddy if it’s wet. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Please don’t bring dogs. NOTE: This is not Marys River Natural Area in Corvallis, we will email you full directions after you sign up. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Sign up form: https://forms.gle/6v3WgupCHBUVzNV69. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ for more info.

Monty Python’s Spamalot. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $18 or $20. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Rotten Tomatoes: 98%). Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show folks, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail, while “always look on the bright side of life.” Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=222083 for more info.

Cinco de Mayo 2024 @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Common Fields is excited to have Corvallis Cumbia DJ, a great mix of Latin Music, for their Cinco De Mayo Latin dancing session. A basic lesson will be taught from 4 – 5 p.m. covering the basics for salsa, bachata, and cumbia followed by music from 5 – 9 p.m. Common Fields is excited to celebrate with you Sunday, rain or shine! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Old World Deli’s open Mic night. 5 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Monday, May 6

Hesthavn Nature Center Open House. 8590 Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Monday, May 6, 2024 – Friday, May 10, 2024 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Daily. Special features at the Nature Center include the Museum and the Bluebird Display that honors the conservation efforts led by Elsie Eltzroth and the Bluebird team of volunteers that saved the Western Bluebird in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy walks along the Oak Creek riparian trail and in the meadow to enjoy colorful displays of larkspur and other spring blooms. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ for more info.

Corvallis Placekeeping: Walking Seminar. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $17. Placekeeping has been described as the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there. Become a local storykeeper: walk away from our hour together able to explain: how the Willamette Valley became a regional breadbasket,what medieval forests in Europe have to do with the Pacific Northwest, how the Oregon Trail became a household name, timelines of the native Kalapuya, the source of three downtown building booms, the impact of WWII on Corvallis, how Corvallis is connected to the Panama canal, the most destructive decade of the 1900s, & the most innovative decade of the last 50 years. Welcome, eager community stewards, to the outdoor classroom! Visitors to Corvallis are also welcome to come learn the stories of Corvallis. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corvallis-placekeeping-walking-seminar-tickets-876448219217?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for more info.

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Quarterly Gathering. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s next Quarterly Gathering on Monday, May 6, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The gathering will feature brief presentations by three Coalition partners and one Coalition action team. The public is invited. Presentations by Andrea Myhre of Corvallis Housing First, Kate Dillon of 1972 Vintage & Gifts, and Kirsten Miller of A Tuttle Consults will highlight what their organizations are doing to help create a sustainable community. There will also be a presentation by Molly Monroe of the Coalition’s Natural Areas Action Team about the 15th Annual Natural Areas Celebration Week (May 4 – 12).The gathering will include an opportunity for networking and information sharing by attendees, as well as delicious refreshments from First Alternative Co-op. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/quarterly-gathering-on-may-6/ for more info.

City Council Executive Session. 4:45 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-78 for more info.

Corvallis Welcome Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. $14. A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month. These free guided walking tours connect you to new stories each month as we explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. More than a tour; it’s an invitation to connect with the heartbeat of the city! Free tickets required for this 45 minute tour. The supply becomes available on eventbrite a few weeks out. Join every 1st Friday at 5:30, May to October. Visit https://engagecorvallis.com/ for more info.

City of Corvallis: City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ygMQZpanSEW7rjorO2rtFw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-92 for more info.

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