Friday, May 17
Cemetery Cleaning Workshop. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kings Valley Cemetery, Kings Valley Hwy, Philomath. If going north on Kings Valley Hwy, the cemetery driveway will be on your left immediately after the intersection with Hoskins Road The workshop is free. Registration is not required. You can participate as much as you like. All tools will be provided. Please bring lunch and drinking water. A port-o-potty will be on-site. If you would like to work, please wear work clothes and bring gloves. A hat is also recommended. 10 AM Intro to cemetery preservation 10:15 Evaluating markers, 10:30 Cleaning stones, 12:15 Lunch, 1 PM Cleaning stones, & 2:45 Wrap up. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/cemetery–cleaning–workshop/ 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–15837 for more info.
Via’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Donate usable goods to Vina’s Free Thrift Store during our extended donation hours, with a fun twist! Your clothes and goods will be made available to people in need. Regular donation guidelines apply, and we are particularly in need of dishes, silverware, period care, all hygiene products, toys and clothing/shoes for kids/teens as we prepare for Vina’s Back to School. Visit https://www.vinamoses.org/calendar/2024/5/13/vinas–spring–fling for more info.
Parent’s Night Out. Corvallis Evangelical Church, 1525 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. Parent’s Night Out! Drop off your kids (Nursery – 5th grade) and enjoy a few hours away! Cared for by background-checked caregivers. The kids will enjoy pizza, snacks, crafts, and a bounce house! Register: https://evch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2244884. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/13894689… for more info.
Bingo at the Grange. Willamette Grange Hall 27555 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis. (Corner of
99W and Greenberry Rd.) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $10, Plus a Blackout card $1.00 each, 50/50
Drawing. Enjoy a family friendly evening of BINGO and games at Willamette Community and Grange Hall with BINGO, and popcorn, sodas available. $10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), Plus a Blackout card $1.00 each, 50/50 Drawing. Funds go to help Willamette Grange Hall restoration.
Live Music: The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Join the Flatt Stanley Incident for some country folk live at Old World! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sunday in the Park with George. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $17. Sondheim’s 1983 musical fuses fact and fantasy as it explores the life and mind of pointillist painter, Georges Seurat and the creation of his painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Le Grande Jatte. This beautiful story delves into the nature of creativity and genius. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, May 1011 and 15-17 at 7:30 PM, May 18 at 2:00 PM. Ticket pricing General: $17, Senior/Youth: $15, & OSU Student: $5. General seating. House and box office at venue opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=26 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.
Saturday, May 18
Monroe BBQ & Logging Festival. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. All Day. Free. All day event in conjunction with the Monroe BBQ & Logging Festival – crafts and other things to do. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe–bbq–loggingfestival–19546 for more info.
Public Seed Library Vegetable Garden Plant Clinic. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Bring your vegetable garden questions between 9:30 AM and noon, and take home free seeds! Now’s the time to plant warm season crops, herbs and flowers to attract beneficial insects. Benton County Master Gardeners can help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at these informal events at the Public Seed Library held in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Public Library (where the windows look out onto Monroe St.). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public–seed–libraryvegetable–garden–plant–clinic–18782 for more info.
Government Comment Corner – School Board Director Al-Abdrabbuh. Corvallis-Benton
County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Corvallis School Board
Director Sami Al-Abdrabbuh 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/governmentcomment–corner–school–board–director–al–abdrabbuh for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 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–16831 for more info.
Digital Life: Understanding AI. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn how AI works and what the future of AI might look like. Digital Life classes are held in the 2nd floor classroom. See the full list of classes here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/digital–life/. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital–life–understanding–ai–18852 for more info.
Puzzle Swap. Main Meeting Room, 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free. Bring your puzzles to swap! All ages and levels welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/puzzleswap–18143 for more info.
Love & Information. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $14 – $16.
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before. In this fast moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know. Rated: PG-13 for mature themes and language. Visit https://app.arts–people.com/index.php?show=232848 for more info.
Live Music: Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Join the Jeanne Gregg Band at the Old World Deli for a night of rhythm & blues! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events 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.
Sit Pretty w/ Reptile Lovechild & Skeleton Boy. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m., 6 p.m. $10 (Pre-Sale), $10. Sit Pretty are “four cats who get along nicely and play music often. They also really like cats.” Reptile Lovechild is “a PNW Punk band from Oregon. We love reptiles, we don’t like children. And we’re coming to a dirty bar or basement near you!” Skeleton Boy is “A punk-ish band from Albany, Oregon. Visit https://app.artspeople.com/index.php?show=237660 for more info.
Sunday, May 19
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.
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.
Live Music: Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Join the Jeanne Gregg Band at the Old World Deli for a night of rhythm & blues! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Love & Information. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $14 – $16.
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before. In this fast moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know. Rated: PG 13 for mature themes and language. Visit https://app.arts–people.com/index.php?show=232848 for more info.
Monday, May 20
Friends & Family Night at McMenamins Corvallis Pub. 2001 N.W. Monroe Avenue,
Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Support the Whiteside Theatre by dining out at McMenamins
Corvallis Pub on Monday, May 20th from 5pm ’till 10pm! 50% of night’s sales donated to the beneficiary. Visit http://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar–5d97f094–c9f1–4f4e–978bf6354303c339–event–lvelqz1v for more info.
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