Friday, May 5
Old Vines Vertical Tasting: Celeb. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. Free. 11 a.m. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars May 5-7, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to enjoy vintages from 2015-2019 produced from vines planted in 1983, in celebration of Oregon Wine Month. Reservations are required. Learn more and make reservations at CardwellHillWine.com.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Saturday, May 6
Board of Commissioners Legislative Breakfast Meeting. 8 a.m. Attend in Person: Benton County Kalapuya Building, Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97333. Attend via Zoom video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83708981048?pwd=UE1tRHVnMTFad0w2cWJxS28zY0FoQT09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-legislative-breakfast-meeting-1 for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: An Introduction to Camp Adair’s Four Infantry Divisions. Memorial Gardens, E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, 29555 Camp Adair Rd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Four Adair Living History board members will provide information about the four infantry divisions that trained at Camp Adair in the early 1940s, prior to deployment to the European and the Pacific Theatres of WWII. Learn more about the second largest city in Oregon, Camp Adair, and the impact it had on the local communities and, more importantly, on World War II. This event takes place at the Memorial Gardens at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be waiving the parking fee for this event. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Government Comment Corner. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. A local leader will host Government Comment Corner in the lobby of 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-6 for more info.
NACC 2023 Spring Bazaar. North Albany Community Church, 1273 NW West Thornton Lake Dr., Albany. 10 a.m. Free. The NACC 2023 Spring Bazaar will have over 90 vendors selling a huge variety of homemade products. Find fresh flowers and plants, bath and body products, beauty products, woodworking items, home décor, jewelry, candles, melts, cupcakes, candy and so much more. This event is a fundraiser that supports the women’s ministry program at North Albany Community Church. Visit https://northalbany.org for more info.
Northwest Spring Fest. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Northwest Spring Fest is an art fair that will feature art vendors and students from the community and around the state. There will be food carts and alcoholic refreshments (21+) for purchase for people visiting during OSU’s Spring Family Weekend as well as fun outdoor games. This event is free and will feature live musicians from the local area. Visit
Film Screening: Reel Rock 17. Learning Innovation Center 128, 165 SW Sackett Pl., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $15. Join Valley Rock Gym at the Learning Innovation Center on the OSU campus on Saturday, May 6, to watch three epic climbing adventures: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine’s West Bank to explore the power of climbing to change lives. Visit https://valleyrockgym.com/reel-rock-17 for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Sunday, May 7
Spring Garden Festival. Arts Center Plaza, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. This annual spring event features 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-filled options, will be available for purchase from two local bakeries, Wild Yeast and Whole Flower Farms. Enjoy live and local entertainment by Marilyn Jordan, Melanie Reid, Captain Hezekiah, Kjersten Hallin, Gypsy Butterfly, performers from Cirque Valise, and more. This festival is free and family friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/SpringGardenFest for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. $10-$25. Presented by the Glass Half Full Theatre from Austin, Texas, this captivating Cinderella story is for all ages, and tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language. Adult tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children’s (12 and under) tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Corvallis-OSU Piano International Presents the Steinway Piano Series. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. $25-$28. The Steinway Piano Series showcases some of the world’s most exciting pianists on three memorable Sunday afternoons. Corvallis-OSU Piano International invites you to share in a passion for the piano and its life-affirming repertoire as presented by these great artists. Visit https://corvallispiano.org for more info.
Monday, May 8
2023-25 Budget Committee. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83290157864?pwd=TktkSktBZXg0Yldja0xTZGNKK0pBQT09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/bc/page/2023-25-budget-committee-4 for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: Avery-Helm Historic District Tour. 5th St. & Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. The Avery-Helm neighborhood is part of the Joseph C. Avery land claim filed in 1845. It includes 9 full blocks and ten partial blocks laid out on a grid system. The historic houses remaining in the district present a window into the domestic aspects of the city’s development from 1870 to 1949. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Budget Commission. 6 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Downtown Fire Station and virtually online at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/370929471048120592. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-bc/page/budget-commission-29 for more info.
Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board. 6 p.m. The Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board (CIDAB) will meet at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CIDAB meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room or virtually using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/626288849237590613. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony (either in person, by telephone, or through their computer) are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368.
OSU International Film Festival: On the Divide. Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join Darkside Cinema for the 2023 Oregon State University International Film Festival. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_international_film_festival_-_spring_2023#.ZBDjx8HMLtV for more info.
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