Friday, May 31
Art About Agriculture. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Art About Agriculture 2024: Art About Agriculture’s 41st annual competition and touring exhibition presents juried selections from Pacific Northwest artists highlighting the lifeblood of the region’s agricultural diversity, economy, communities, and culture: our natural resources. RESOURCEful presents multifaceted interpretations of natural resources’ inseparable tie to our food and fiber. For the first time, Art About Agriculture’s annual juried open call encouraged student art submissions with scholarship awards for College of Agricultural Sciences students of selected artwork. This opportunity was made possible in partnership with OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Academic Programs. We are thrilled to include artwork from four students representing OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, OSU ECampus and Oregon Coast School of Art. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2024-resourceful for more info.
Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.
Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The inaugural exhibition in PRAx connects our gallery programming to the musical side of our mission. “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music” unveils how advancements in science and technology drove the development of pop forms over the past 150 years of music-making. In addition to historical objects – including the original mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison – interactive displays anchor the exhibition, inviting the visitor to participate in the history they are encountering. Come make your own hip-hop beats, mix a record and listen to the ways in which recording fidelity has evolved over the decades. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions-prax/sonic-booms for more info.
The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3811/the-spirit-coalescent#eventdetail 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-15839 for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old. 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/preschool-science-19584 for more info.
Children and Family Mental Health Open House. Children and Family Mental Health Building, 4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Benton County Children and Family Mental Health program recently moved from its leased space on 9th street into a new building on 4185 SW Research Way in Corvallis. To celebrate Mental Health Month in May and to invite the community to the new space, the Children and Family Mental Health team is hosting an open house on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We welcome the community to join us in the celebration, tour the new space, meet the team, and participate in fun activities for all: Food, Games, Resources, Meet the staff, & See the new space. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/children-family-mental-health-open-house/ for more info.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 14,000 units of blood must be collected every day to meet patient needs across our communities. To check your eligibility or to make an appointment, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, go to redcrossblood.org, or download the Blood Donor App. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/red-cross-blood-drive for more info.
Confluence II. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. The Arts Center is hosting Confluence II, the first of four exhibitions featuring final projects from 2024 Oregon State University Art and Science Fellows. Confluences II is a suite of exhibitions and events featuring work created by ’23 – ’24 PRAx Student Fellows. These fellowships offer students the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary creative or journalistic project informed by active engagement with research in science or engineering at Oregon State University. Work in a variety of mediums from sculpture and painting to film and musical composition will be presented at venues on campus and in downtown Corvallis through the months of May and June. Visit https://theartscenter.net/confluence-ii-art-science-fellows/ for more info.
Glint, Glimmer, Glow by Kathryn Cellerini Moore. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Glint, Glimmer, Glow is an experiment. A proof of concept. A statement about protecting our Earth. An exhibit inspired by the physics of solar wind, powered by solar energy. It shows what is possible when members of the community work toward a common goal. Visit https://theartscenter.net/kathryn-cellerini-moore-glint-glimmer-glow/ for more info.
Live Music: The High Deductables. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. The High Deductables live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Spring One-Acts. Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $12. Join us for this annual event that puts OSU student work into the spotlight. The Spring One-Act Festival 2024 features six newly adapted plays inspired by folk tales written and directed by OSU students. The festival is sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes and includes everything from whimsical comic takes on familiar characters to chilling explorations of life, death, and redemption. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=18 for more info
Spring One-Acts. Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $12. Join us for this annual event that puts OSU student work into the spotlight. The Spring One-Act Festival 2024 features six newly adapted plays inspired by folk tales written and directed by OSU students. The festival is sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes and includes everything from whimsical comic takes on familiar characters to chilling explorations of life, death, and redemption. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=18 for more info.
Saturday, June 1
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.
Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.
Get Outdoors Day – Un dia en el bosque. Peavy Arboretum, Corvallis, OR. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Every year in early June the OSU Research Forests, OSU Extension Service, and Community Health Centers of Linn and Benton County hosts Get Outdoors Day in Peavy Arboretum. During this event, the forest brims with bilingual activities, families, and community groups – all coming together with the goal of getting people outside, enjoying community, and hopefully trying something new along the way (like catching a fish in Cronemiller Pond for the first time). We make sure to offer free transportation to the event to ensure that every family has a chance to take part in the fun. Visit https://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/outreach-education/go-day for more info.
Cada año a principio de junio, los Bosques de Estudio de OSU, Servicios Extensiones de OSU, y los Centros Comunitarios de los Condados Linn y Benton organizan Día Al Aire Libre en el Arboreto Peavy. Durante este evento, el bosque está lleno de actividades bilingües, familias, y grupos comunitarios, todos unidos con el objetivo de salir, disfrutar con la comunidad, y con suerte aprender algo nuevo. Nos aseguramos de ofrecer transporte gratuito al evento para que cada familia tenga la oportunidad de participar en la diversión. Visite https://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/outreach-education/go-day para obtener más información.
Digital Life: Ebooks, Audiobooks, & More. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your mobile device. Bring your device with you! 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-ebooks-audiobooks-more-18854 for more info.
Digital Life: Ebooks, Audiobooks, & More. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your mobile device. Bring your device with you! 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-ebooks-audiobooks-more-18854 for more info.
Paint the Dinosaur Bones for Pride Month. Avery Park Dinosaur Bones, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 12 p.m. Free. Thanks to a donation of paint from Miller Paint, we invite you to paint the Dinosaur Bones in rainbow colors for Pride Month showing our support and appreciation of our LGBTQIA+ community members! Come dressed to get messy, all paint supplies are provided. Sign up with friends and family! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/paint-dinosaur-bones-pride-month for more info.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse and buy the work of local artisans at the Artisan Market at Common Fields. The Market occurs on the first Saturday of each month, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Confluence II. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. The Arts Center is hosting Confluence II, the first of four exhibitions featuring final projects from 2024 Oregon State University Art and Science Fellows. Confluences II is a suite of exhibitions and events featuring work created by ’23 – ’24 PRAx Student Fellows. These fellowships offer students the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary creative or journalistic project informed by active engagement with research in science or engineering at Oregon State University. Work in a variety of mediums from sculpture and painting to film and musical composition will be presented at venues on campus and in downtown Corvallis through the months of May and June. Visit https://theartscenter.net/confluence-ii-art-science-fellows/ for more info.
Glint, Glimmer, Glow by Kathryn Cellerini Moore. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Glint, Glimmer, Glow is an experiment. A proof of concept. A statement about protecting our Earth. An exhibit inspired by the physics of solar wind, powered by solar energy. It shows what is possible when members of the community work toward a common goal. Visit https://theartscenter.net/kathryn-cellerini-moore-glint-glimmer-glow/ for more info.
Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The inaugural exhibition in PRAx connects our gallery programming to the musical side of our mission. “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music” unveils how advancements in science and technology drove the development of pop forms over the past 150 years of music-making. In addition to historical objects – including the original mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison – interactive displays anchor the exhibition, inviting the visitor to participate in the history they are encountering. Come make your own hip-hop beats, mix a record and listen to the ways in which recording fidelity has evolved over the decades. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions-prax/sonic-booms for more info.
The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3811/the-spirit-coalescent#eventdetail for more info.
Preschool Science. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free. Come join for a science-themed storytime followed by hands-on activities to encourage the exploration of science, math and literacy. The theme for today is ROBOTS. Activities are designed for preschool-age children. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-science-19585 for more info.
20th Annual Model Train Show. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. The Oregon Electric O Gaugers Train Club returns for its annual model train show. Bring the whole family to enjoy this interactive exhibit that transforms the Main Meeting Room into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and more. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/20th-annual-model-train-show-17778 for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Beth Stelling. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20. All true comedy aficionados know that Beth Stelling is one of the best stand-ups of her generation. Last year her latest special debuted in the Top 10 Shows on all of Netflix and The New York Times named it the Best Breakthrough of 2023, calling it “as warm and loving as it is crass and ruthless…a meticulous professional in her prime.” She is also an acclaimed TV writer and actor with credits including HBO’s Crashing, Sarah Silverman’s I Love You America, and once she even voiced a character on American Dad. Are you kidding me? If you can’t already tell, VERY excited to welcome her to Corvallis! Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=229853 for more info.
Spring One-Acts. Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $12. Join for this annual event that puts OSU student work into the spotlight. The Spring One-Act Festival 2024 features six newly adapted plays inspired by folk tales written and directed by OSU students. The festival is sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes and includes everything from whimsical comic takes on familiar characters to chilling explorations of life, death, and redemption. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=18 for more info.
Whiteside Live: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $25. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is presented by Erotic Nightmare Shadow Players. A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Be sure to snag a prop bag for just $5 to fully immerse yourself in the madness, and don’t forget to dress up for the costume contest! Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3620/the-rocky-horror-picture-show#eventdetail for more info.
Sunday, June 2
Corvallis Spring Roll. Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 -$35. The Corvallis Spring Roll is a community bike and trike ride and cycle fair just for kids. It is a fun place for kids to experience the thrill of riding independently in a safe and exciting environment. This is not a race; instead the Corvallis Spring Roll rewards participation and effort (how many laps can you do?). Raffle and door prizes abound. Requires Paid Registration. $10/kid or Max $25/family – online prior to May 30, $15/kid or $35/family – in person day of. Scholarships Available. Enter to ride: the long loop for pedal powered bicycles or the short loop for balance bikes and trikes. Registered riders entered into a prize give away at the end of the cycle fair. Day of registration opens at 10:00 am. Visit https://www.corvallisspringroll.com/home for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
20th Annual Model Train Show. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. The Oregon Electric O Gaugers Train Club returns for its annual model train show. Bring the whole family to enjoy this interactive exhibit that transforms the Main Meeting Room into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and more. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/20th-annual-model-train-show-17778 for more info.
Spring One-Acts. Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $5 – $12. Join for this annual event that puts OSU student work into the spotlight. The Spring One-Act Festival 2024 features six newly adapted plays inspired by folk tales written and directed by OSU students. The festival is sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes and includes everything from whimsical comic takes on familiar characters to chilling explorations of life, death, and redemption. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=18 for more info.
Pacific Tap: Knock on Wood. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. $20 – $25. Watch your favorite Willamette Valley tap artists perform in an exciting, percussive, and rhythmical concert! Knock on Wood is a benefit dance concert for a new Majestic Studio Hardwood floor! With special guests: The Sarah Saul Jazz Band, Classic Tap Dance Studio, and The Hotties Rated: G Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=234378 for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 p.m. Old World Deli’s open Mic night. 5pm Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Monday, June 3
Art About Agriculture. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Art About Agriculture 2024: Art About Agriculture’s 41st annual competition and touring exhibition presents juried selections from Pacific Northwest artists highlighting the lifeblood of the region’s agricultural diversity, economy, communities, and culture: our natural resources. RESOURCEful presents multifaceted interpretations of natural resources’ inseparable tie to our food and fiber. For the first time, Art About Agriculture’s annual juried open call encouraged student art submissions with scholarship awards for College of Agricultural Sciences students of selected artwork. This opportunity was made possible in partnership with OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Academic Programs. We are thrilled to include artwork from four students representing OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, OSU ECampus and Oregon Coast School of Art. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2024-resourceful for more info.
Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. City Hall, 501 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. The community is invited to join the Mayor for a Pride Flag ceremony at City Hall at 4 p.m. Monday, June 3. The Mayor will raise a Progressive Pride Flag on the flagpole in front of City Hall to celebrate Pride Month. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/pride-flag-raising-ceremony for more info.
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