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 Sta1nd. 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.
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.
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.
Years for Months, Stove Hospital. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Saturday, August 29
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.
Strength, Struggle, Survival: Gallery and Walking Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.10:30 am. Pre registration required. Free. Hear vivid stories that connect Corvallis to national forces, including 19th‑century pre-and-post colonization, the railroad and labor histories that built our town, and mid‑20th‑century car‑centric planning that reshaped the architecture of daily life. Partnering with Engage Corvallis, these tours last about 90 minutes and involve viewing the exhibit in the gallery as well as walking through the streets of downtown Corvallis. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: Gallery and Walking Tour | Benton County Museums for more info.
Ashbrook Community Appreciation BBQ. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 1 pm. Free. RSVP requested. Family friendly activities, food, and fun. Visit Calendar | Ashbrook Independent School for more info.
Corvallis Storytelling Live: Town Tragedies. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 11 am. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Step into Corvallis’s past with a morning walking adventure where a storyteller blends local history with carefully researched stories of unusual events. Explore downtown Corvallis through the lens of documented crimes, reported incidents, and paranormal encounters still happening frequently. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
SeptembeerFest. Avery Park, Corvallis. 12 – 7 pm. Cost: $30/cash, $32/card, includes tasting glass and six drink tokens. Designated drivers and anyone under 21 admitted free. Family friendly, children allowed with an accompanying 21+ adult. Over 92 local beers, ciders and cocktails from over 30+ local breweries. Featuring live entertainment. Visit Septembeerfest 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.
PuppyFest. Willamette Grange, 27555 Greenberry Rd, Corvallis. 1 pm. Well behaved furry friends are welcome on leash. Free pup cups, and ice cream, kissing booth donations supporting Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon, and food and drinks available. Visit Puppy Fest at Willamette Grange Hall | Facebook 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.
Much Ado About a Handkerchief. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $17/general, $15/students seniors, general admission seating. PG-13 rating. An original Merely Players mashup of Much Ado and Othello. Much Ado famously teeters right on the edge of disaster before pulling everyone back from the brink to celebrate a (mostly) happy ending of reconciliation and rekindled love. By contrast, Much Ado About a Handkerchief lets the jealous obsessions of the play travel to their natural conclusion: destruction and untimely death. Visit Much Ado About a Handkerchief | Tyee Wine Cellar for more info.
Cain, A Mystery. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/ticket, $15/students and seniors. Rated PG. In the beginning, after the first sin, yet before the first death: the rebellious Cain breaks away from his family through a cosmic journey led by a master of spirits. Throughout this epic, Cain learns of death, the fate of man, and what he should do in the face of evil. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
The Root Vegetables. Willamette Grange, 27555 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis. 7 pm. Donations accepted at the door. 9 Piece Funk Supergroup, proceeds benefit the Willamette Grange. Visit Calendar | Willamette Grange for more info.
Streetbound. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A celebration of the release of their debut album. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Pride Preview Showcase: 2026 Festival Fundraiser. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost:$10/ticket. Featuring fierce regional artists as we spill the tea on the 2026 Corvallis Pride Festival. Be the first to hear this year’s festival theme, learn about the 2026 Corvallis Pride Awards categories, celebrate our reigning Queervallis Pride Pageant royalty, and get a preview of what’s ahead for this year’s fall festival. Visit Pride Preview| Whiteside Theatre for more info.
State Park. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
Sunday, August 30
Oregon State Soccer Community Kickoff and Doubleheader Celebration. Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, 691 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 11 am – 6:30 pm. A full day of soccer, community, and Beaver pride as Oregon State Women’s Soccer and Men’s Soccer take on the University of Washington. Player meet and greet, family activities, raffles and more. Visit Oregon State Soccer Community Kickoff & Doubleheader Celebration | OSU for more info.
Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info.
Audiobook Walk. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Walk in the beautiful weather with a good book. Visit Audiobook Walk | The Book Bin 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.
Sunshine Rhythm & Blues. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Valarie Mulberry is a performing, singer-songwriter that mixes country and soul together with a focus on catchy and uplifting melodies that are centered around her beautiful and magnetic voice. Bring a blanket and picnic. Visit Valarie Mulberry ~ Sunshine Rhythm & Blues | Lumos Wine Company for more info.
Cain, A Mystery. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $17/ticket, $15/students and seniors. Rated PG. In the beginning, after the first sin, yet before the first death: the rebellious Cain breaks away from his family through a cosmic journey led by a master of spirits. Throughout this epic, Cain learns of death, the fate of man, and what he should do in the face of evil. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children. Visit Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome| Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Ty Curtis. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Ty Curtis commands attention in the blues genre. With a voice that echoes with depth and guitar skills that mesmerize he’s released 8 albums to date even sharing the stage with big names like George Thorogood, The Doobie Brothers, and blues legend Robert Cray. Visit Ty Curtis | Airlie Winery for more info.
Monday, August 31
C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Marshall Adams who plays classical guitar and has been playing music in Corvallis since 1963. These days he usually plays classical music, music from South America, jazz standards, 60’s rock and Beatles. 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.
Corvallis Overdose Awareness Vigil. First Christian Church, 602 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A candlelight vigil to remember those who have died from overdose and acknowledge the grief of the families and friends left behind. Visit Corvallis Overdose Awareness Vigil 2026 | Benton County Health Department for more info.
Tuesday, Sept 1
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in storytime for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Many important friendships start at storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 11 am. Free play with library materials for children and families. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.
Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. k Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | 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.
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.
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.
Graphic Novel Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring The Confessional by Paige Hender. Visit Graphic Novel Club | CBCPL for more info.
Planning Commission. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Community Development Benton County 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.
Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 pm. Copies of book club books are available monthly at the Library’s front desk. Visit Evening Book Club | Philomath Community Library for more info.
Wednesday, Sept 2
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.
Employment Help. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: job searching, cover letters, resumes, job training and placement, interviewing, labor market information, and more. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit Employment Help | CBCPL 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.
Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | 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.
Community Police Review Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Visit Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) | City of Corvallis for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info.
Build It Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Visit BUILD IT Day | CBCPL for more info.
Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children. Visit Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome| Whiteside Theatre for more info.
All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Visit All Ages Craft Night | CBCPL for more info.
Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Planning Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.
Galen Clark Organ Trio. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Portland’s own Galen Clark is an accomplished keyboardist, songwriter, producer, educator bringing soothing sounds with his Oregon Trio. Visit Old World Center for more info.
The Hilltop Big Band. Corvallis Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics to more modern arrangements. Visit Calendar 2026 | The Hilltop Big Band for more info.
Thursday Sept 3
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.
C3 Book Club. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11am – 12 pm. A collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Pre-registration required. Visit C3 Book Club |CBCPL for more info.
Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. k Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | 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.
Radical Resilience: The CALYX Herstory Gallery Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Included with museum admission, $5/person, free for children and members. Registration requested. Learn about the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, with the mission 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. The story of CALYX is a story of Radical Resilience, one in which women have worked together for over 50 years to resist exclusionary systems, insisting that no one voice, aesthetic, or politic should dominate .Visit Radical Resilience: the CALYX Herstory Gallery Tour | Benton County Museums for more info.
Disposal Site Advisory Committee. 6 pm. Visit DSAC Meeting | Community Development, Benton County, Oregon 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.
Friday, Sept 4
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.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. k Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | 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.
Corvallis Art Walk Meetup. The Foundry. 257 Southwest Madison Avenue, Suite 210, Corvallis. 5 pm. Meet the amazing artists and craftspeople on the Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) all in one place. Find your next creative partnership and connect with others. Visit Events | The Arts Center for more info.
Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.
Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. A 45 minute historical storytelling event. Walk less than a mile and explore the untold stories of Corvallis streets. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
The Pentagram String Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Old school string music with a raw, unruly punk edge. Swamp Rats(Sebring,FL) bringing their phantom folk alongside Ghost and the Grumble from Portland join as well. Visit Old World Center for more info.
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