Friday, June 30
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m.$25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
DRTR. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. From its inception, the DRTR music project has been solidly based in the joy of playing music. Their groove based stylings create an infectious rhythmic pulse. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Silvertongue, ft. The Departures and Common Koi. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door. Silvertongue is a Portland-based indie-rock band known for their genre-bending, catchy guitar riffs, and vulnerable story-telling. The group consists of Andrew Stevens (vocals, guitar), Jake Hogan (lead guitar), Dorian Taylor (bass), Melissa Boell (keys) and Joe-Henry McQuary (Drums). Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=171198 for tickets and more info.
Saturday, July 1
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.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Yee. 10 a.m. Ward 8 Councilor Tracey Yee 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-councilor-yee-0 for more info.
Saturday Stories. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m – 11 a.m. Free. Saturday Stories is a storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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/saturday-stories-32 for more info.
Live Music at Lumos: Jam Wagon. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 2 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for live music in the afternoons and evenings during the summer. Jam Wagon is a local, genre-fluid band full of tasty down-home folk & blues to Lumos from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 1st. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic basket or enjoy Nick Turner and his Soul Food Truck. Cajun shrimp, sausages, grits, collard greens. He will have his kitchen parked here all weekend-long to serve up his Birmingham, AL southern flair. Visit https://lumoswine.com/ for more info.
Summer Movie: Star Wars Episode 3. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5: 30 p.m. Free. It has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) rescue Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from General Grievous, the commander of the droid armies, but Grievous escapes. Suspicions are raised within the Jedi Council concerning Chancellor Palpatine, with whom Anakin has formed a bond. Asked to spy on the chancellor, and full of bitterness toward the Jedi Council, Anakin embraces the Dark Side. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-3 for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Up Up Up Inc. Circus. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Talented circus performers will amaze and delight from a flatbed truck stage, using a mounted 30’ hand cranked crane for an aerial rigging point. Up Up Up Inc will be performing acrobatics, illusions, live music and many other circus feats to leave your jaws dropped, your heart strings plucked, and your belly aching with laughter. Free-All Ages show with donations strongly encouraged. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/550713450343847/ for more info. Visit https://upupupinc.com/ to support and donate to the Up Up Up Inc. 2023 Tour.
Sunday, July 2
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Sound of Summer Sundays: Fionnghal. Airlie Winery,15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for live music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. There will be wine for sale by the bottle or the glass. Cheese plates will be available for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fionnghal is a Celtic band with fiddle, cello, pennywhistle, guitar and bodhran. They play an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary airs, jigs, reels and waltzes, from Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Galicia and the US including their own original tunes. Their sound ranges from sweet and mellow to rousing dance tunes. Admission is $10. All tickets are will call. Visit https://airliewinery.orderport.net/wines/Tickets for tickets and more info.
Monday, July 3
Tuesday July 4
All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free. Join this great Corvallis 4th of July tradition and celebrate our country’s birthday with an old-fashioned parade. The All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade will assemble on 8th Street between Jefferson Ave. and Monroe Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The Diva sings the Star Spangled Banner at 10 a.m. and then you’re off on the usual route up Monroe Ave. to First Street, turn south along First to Washington Ave., then turn right to Second Street, then left (south) along Second to the Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park where parade disbands. After the Parade, you can enjoy the After the Parade, you can enjoy the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival beginning downtown at 11 a.m., and stay for the Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display at 10 p.m.
Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival. Riverfront Commemorative Park, 1st Street & Jackson Avenue, Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Celebrate the nation’s birthday on the downtown banks of the beautiful Willamette River. Bring your family and friends to the Riverfront Commemorative Park on First Street between Van Buren and Monroe Avenues for this fun-filled, family festival featuring live music, a fantastic array of food vendors, S&K Inflatables for the kids, craft booths and much more. This year’s music line up will include West, DRTR, the Incompatibles, Citizens of the Universe, and Sugarbeats. Local food carts and arts and crafts vendors, as well as a beer garden, will be sprinkled around the riverfront for all to enjoy. Be sure to show up early for the All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. and stick around until 10 p.m. for the Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display. Visit https://rwbcorvallis.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/RWBRiverfontFest for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Concert in the Park: Celebrate America!, conducted by Jim Martinez. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for the enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.
Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display. Downtown Corvallis, Downtown, Corvallis. 10 p.m. Free. Enjoy the spectacular Corvallis Jaycees fireworks display beginning at 10 p.m. in beautiful downtown Corvallis, along the riverfront! Come early, and enjoy the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival, happening along First Street in downtown Corvallis beginning at 11 a.m.
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