Friday, August 21
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
Monroe Overdose Recognition and Response Training. Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe. 5:30 pm. A free community training on recognizing and responding to overdose. Light dinner provided. Visit Monroe Overdose Training | Benton County Health Department for more info.
Cooper Hollow. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Donations accepted for Benton County Museums. Jazz Music. Visit Cooper Hollow | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info.
C3 Summer Concert: The Nettles. Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring electric Celtic tunes by The Nettles. Visit The Nettles | City of Corvallis for more info.
Haml3t. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark: unnatural murders, damnèd ghosts, graveside brawls, rapier duels, poisoned goblets—you can’t get more Shakespeare than this. The talented teens of Shakespeare Camp work together to stage one of the Bard’s greatest classics. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Skip Jones Spirit of New Orleans. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Bringing the soulful energic sounds of New Orleans to the deli. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Heavy Metal. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. Visit Heavy Metal | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
DJ Petricore, Corvallis Goth Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Saturday, August 22
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Wild Summer Days. Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 SW Lewisburg Rd, Corvallis. 11 am. Cost: $12/adult, $8/children ages 2 and up, children under 2 free. Additional fees for some activities. Meet animals, complete a passport, shop vendors and food for sale, as well as additional activities. Visit Events | Chintimini Wildlife Center for more info.
For Black Girls to Bloom. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring garden-inspired ceramic tiles and vibrant self-portraits by elementary-aged Black girls from Linn and Benton counties. Set among these works are ivory-colored tiles created by adult supporters and community aunties, quietly reflecting the protection and collective care that surround the young artists. A project of KinCultivate. Visit For Black Girls to Bloom | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
Veruca’s Daughters. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A series of ceramics that dives into the thought of whether art can be joyful and frivolous at this present moment in time. Visit Veruca’s Daughters | The Arts Center for more info.
Tarweed Awakening. Various locations around town. 1 pm. Various tours around town, an opportunity to find tarweed seeds to plant with a microscope, and tarweed face painting and special tarweed muffins. Visit Tarweed Awakening | Tarweed Folk School for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
Ryker and the Rise. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 2 pm. Free. A 4-piece band playing a tasty concoction of original music spiced with deep-pocket grooves, musical adventures, and smooth but funky vocals. Visit Dan Ryker and the Rise | Lumos Wine Company for more info.
DJ Alejandro’s Heady Beats. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Blending jam bands, funk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock over hip hop beats. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Eli Cherry, Wolfchild, Sun and Moon Sisters. Flicker and Fir Farm, 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20- $40, sliding scale. A night of original music underneath the trees. Visit Eli Cherry, Wolfchild, Sun and Moon Sisters | Flicker & Fir for more info.
Haml3t. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark: unnatural murders, damnèd ghosts, graveside brawls, rapier duels, poisoned goblets—you can’t get more Shakespeare than this. The talented teens of Shakespeare Camp work together to stage one of the Bard’s greatest classics. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Chic Lay, Overthinking and Soda Box. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Corvallis Music Collective Presents: Folk Punk Night. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm. Cost:$10/advance, $15/same day. Portland’s Trigger Fae joins locals Jay & Hex and Devon Cash for a raw and rowdy good time. Visit CMC Presents: Folk Punk Night | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Nerdy by Nature. Greenhouse Coffee, 308 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm/9:30 pm. A live comedy taping featuring local comedian Naomi Fitter. Visit Events | Greenhouse Coffee for more info.
Sunday, August 23
Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info.
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Celtic Music Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Bob Newton Family Movie: The Iron Giant. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day, free for children 12 and under. In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices. Visit The Iron Giant | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Choro Na Cozinha. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Choro, a Brazilian urban popular music with leaping melodies and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Visit Choro Na Cozinha | Airlie Winery for more info.
Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Open Mic Night. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Donnie Darko. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Visit Donnie Darko | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Monday, August 24
C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Michael Wren, who has been a musician and composer most of his life. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.
Pride Rising. Benton County Barbara Ross Building, 4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. High School aged teenagers. A free weekly way to build relationships with other LGBTQ+ teens. Includes crafts, games, snacks, guest speakers and more. Visit Pride Rising | Benton County Health Department for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.
Tuesday, August 25
Board of Commissioners Information Sharing Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.
Greenbelt Land Trust Current and Future Projects. 10 am. Bald Hill Farm House, directions provided when registering. Pre registration required, email admin@academyforlifelonglearning.org. Led by Kendra Callahan, Events Coordinator. Learn of the restoration projects and have a guided tour on a private trail. Afterwards members are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and linger inside or outdoors and walk any of the nearby trails. The farmhouse has running water and restrooms. Email admin@academyforlifelonglearning.org for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Free play with library materials for children and families. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.
Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
Unlocking Art. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Spark fresh ways of seeing and connecting with exhibits thru volunteer lead interactive activities in TAC’s main gallery. Visit Unlocking Art | The Arts Center for more info.
Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info.
READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ). Permission form is required and available on site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info.
Benton County DD 55th Celebration. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Free, all are welcome. A celebration 55 years of DD services in Benton County, as well as a celebration of the division coordinator’s retirement. Visit Benton DD 55th Celebration | Benton County Health Department for more info.
Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.
Family Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Featuring chalk and bubbles. Visit Family Craft Night | CBCPL for more info.
Bestsellers Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Bestsellers Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.
Corvallis Emerging Professionals: The Plaza. The Plaza,425 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A networking group that brings together professionals from a variety of industries to exchange qualified business referrals, strengthen connections, and support one another’s success. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor: Summer Coven. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A celebration of the release of Summer Coven, the second installment of Hillis and Thor’s cozy, vampire mystery Dead & Breakfast. Hillis and Thor will be joined in conversation by A. B. Daniels-Annachi, author of A Tide of Treason. Visit Bookstore Romance Day | Grassroots Books for more info.
Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.
Corvallis Community Band: 50 Years of Favorites with Cheryl Martinez. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
8:30 pm. Cost: $21.20. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Wednesday, August 26
Corvallis Farmers Market 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. 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. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An opportunity to play with the library toys and for parents to visit and spend time together. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.
Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
Green Drinks. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A casual, fun gathering of people who want to hang out with their favorite “green” folks and meet new ones. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
Block 15 Summer Concert Series: Analogue Maps. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Enjoy live local bands, food specials, soft-serve ice cream, and more. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info.
Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Up Up Up Traveling Circus. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Touring crane truck circus. Visit Up Up Up – Traveling Circus | City of Corvallis for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 pm. Visit HRC Meeting | Community Development, Benton County for more info.
BMW Jazz Trio. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Three-piece band from Mexico City. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Bob Newton Family Movie: The Iron Giant. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day, free for children 12 and under. In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices. Visit The Iron Giant | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
8:30 pm. Cost: $21.20. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Thursday August 27
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ). Permission form is required and available on site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info.
Ribbon Cutting: Club Pilates. Club Pilates, 806 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 4 pm. Ribbon cutting and open house in celebration of Club Pilate’s grand opening. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Cozy Craft Night. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Journaling supplies provided, or bring a personal project. Visit Cozy Craft Night| The Book Bin for more info.
City Budget Commission Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit City Budget Commission Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.
Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info.
Herb of The Month. Willamette Grange, 7555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.), Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Join local herbalism student in learning about a new herb each month. August’s herb is basil. Bring your own herbal knowledge, resources and recipes to share. Contact willamettegrange@gmail.com for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Amateur Band Night and The Hyperdrive Kittens. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Friday, August 28
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.
Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.
Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.
Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info.
Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.
Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.
Mary Marquiss: Behind the Painting Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
4 pm. A conversation and signing with Mary Marquiss for her book Behind the Painting: An Artist’s Memoir. Visit Mary Marquiss: Behind the Painting | Grassroots Books for more info.
Stars of Tomorrow. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/ticket, $15/students and seniors. Young musicians from around the Pacific Northwest play alongside Corvallis talent. Featuring faculty and students from Inside Music Academy. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Blessed Relief Jazz. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Paper Flowers. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/same day. See, hear, and feel the legendary music of Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie as Paper Flowers pays homage to the iconic and influential music of Fleetwood Mac.Visit Paper Flowers | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Years for Months, Stove Hospital. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
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