Friday, Sept 11
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.
Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children of all ages. Storytime is where many lasting friendships begin. Drop in, first come, first serve. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Family 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.
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.
SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
Alley DJ Dance Party. Downtown Dream, 214 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Featuring DJ Crew, DJ Nicole and Dr Gonzo. Visit American Dream Pizza for more info.
Oktoberfest. Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Live music, German style beers. A chance to celebrate fall. Visit The Haps | Sky High Brewing for more info.
Romantasy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club Corvallis | The Book Bin for more info.
Flying Eye. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Great songs, soaring jams, and groovy dance beats from the vast Grateful Dead stream of music consciousness. Visit Old World Center 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.
Titans of Industry Say Goodbye to the Whiteside. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/ticket. Joined by Skeleton Boy, Reptile Lovechild and more. Visit Titans of Industry | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Saturday, Sept 12
Annual Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis Parking Lot Garage Sale. UUFC, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. Congregation wide parking lot sale benefiting the UUFC. Visit Annual UUFC Parking Lot Garage Sale | UU Corvallis for more info.
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.
Firescaping Class. Homegrown Gardens, 4845 SE 3rd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Free. RSVP. An informative class on Firescaping and Firewise Landscaping. Learn practical, research-based ways to make your home and landscape more resistant to wildfire without sacrificing beauty. Visit Classes | Homegrown Gardens 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.
Family Music Fun. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For families with children ages 2 thru 10. Sing, clap, move your body to music in this interactive music program. Visit Family Music Fun | CBCPL for more info.
Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 11 am. Cost: $21.10/general. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Fall Perennial Patio Pot Workshop. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 11 am. Cost: $50/person. Registration requested. A class with Shay Boga from Peoria Gardens. This hands-on workshop focused on planting up a 14″ x 10.5″ patio pot with a thrilling center piece, lush plants spilling over the edge, and beautiful fillers. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery 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.
Big Fish Fest III. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 12:30 – 4 pm. Cost: $22/general, $10/OSU Alumni, students free. The world’s only live-music-accompanied educational shark dissection gets bigger…and smaller. This year, OSU’s Big Fish Lab partners with the Little Bird Lab to stage a comparative anatomical study of sharks and birds. Visit Big Fish Fest III | PRAx for more info.
Gold Diggers of 1993. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Featuring unforgettable performances by Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Ginger Rogers and more. Refreshments available. Visit Ins Kino Movie Club | Instagram 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.
Oregon State Football Home Game. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm kickoff. First home game of the season, versus Texas Tech. Visit Oregon State Football Home Game Week for more info.
Big Band on the Land. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $35/person. An evening with Big Band Majestique, a one-of-a-kind ensemble featuring 16 exceptional musicians whose collective experience spans decades of performance, direction, and musical artistry. Many of these accomplished performers have graced the orchestra pit for countless musicals, served as music directors, and brought some of the region’s most beloved productions to life. A benefit for the Majestic Theatre. Visit Big Band | Lumos Wine Company for more info.
Havana Nights. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $5/person. Cuban Salsa dancing evening. Lesson provided, followed by social dance. Visit Havana Nights – Cuban Salsa Dancing | Facebook.com for more info.
Audacity Latin Caribbean Night. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/cover. Latin Dance lessons and live DJ sets. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Drive Away to Space. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.
The Guys. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $12/ticket, one ticket free for firefighters/first responders. In the days after 9/11, a writer helps a fire captain eulogize those he lost. Visit Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.
Sunday, Sept 13
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.
The Guys. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $12/ticket, one ticket free for firefighters/first responders. In the days after 9/11, a writer helps a fire captain eulogize those he lost. Visit Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Extended Edition. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world–and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome–one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Visit Lord of the Rings: Return of the King | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Monday, Sept 14
Organic Vegetables Field Day. Lewis Brown Hort Field, 33329 Peoria Rd SW, Corvallis. 2 pm. An afternoon in the field learning about: The Tomato Organic Management & Improvement Project (TOMI), Managing symphylans with rotations and biopesticides and dry beans, cover crops, and other project updates. Visit Organic Vegetables Field Day | Oregon State University for more info.
Tuesday, Sept 15
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.
Corvallis Area Resource Event. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. The Corvallis Area Resource Event (CARE) is an annual event hosted by the City of Corvallis and community partners to connect people in need with local resources in our community. Service providers from many local agencies and nonprofits will be on hand to provide connections. Visit Corvallis Area Resource Event | City of Corvallis for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children zero to twelve months old. Many lasting friendships begin at story time. First come first served, children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Squishitivies. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe.11 am – 12 pm. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishitivities| Monroe Library. 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.
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. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $21.10/general. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Engage Corvallis 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.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.
Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. This month’s craft is macrame, or bring a personal project on which to work. Visit Craft Night for Adults | CBCPL for more info.
Progressive Adult Storytime: Defiant Dames. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Uncover the lives, work, influence, and overlooked impact of local women from the past. These are the kinds of stories people rarely hear in everyday conversation: surprising, revealing, and full of personality. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Planning Commission. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | 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.
Gossip Session: Juicy Details. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 7 pm.
Cost: $21.10/ticket. A theatrical trail of whispered histories and shocking revelations that reveal the real reasons building, places, and locations in this town became what they did. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
Wednesday, Sept 16
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.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime for children of all ages. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at children ages 1 to 3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Toddler 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.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 pm. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | CBCPL for more info.
Women in Business Luncheon: OSU College of Business with Rebecca Robinson. Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers, lunch included. A conversation about the powerful connection between education, industry, and the local economy. Learn how OSU is working with businesses, developing the next generation of talent, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, and creating new opportunities for collaboration that can strengthen Corvallis and the broader region. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet or work on their own project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Fiber by the Fireplace | CBCPL for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, 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.
Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | 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. Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.
Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence and Voter Tools. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Panelists will include: Dr. Thomas Dietterich, OSU Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and pioneer in computer learning, Bonnie Brzozowski, Reference Librarian at Corvallis Library who teaches courses on misinformation and Ryland Bickley, former student leader in LBCC’s Civil Discourse Program, former editor-in-chief of LBCC’s The Commuter, OSU senior and a reporter at The Barometer. Visit Misinformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Voter Tools | League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
Damon and The Steel West. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. String trio. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Extended Edition. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world–and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome–one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Visit Lord of the Rings: Return of the King | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Thursday Sept 17
Corvallis Trashy Thursday. Crystal Lake Boat Ramp100 SE Fischer Ln, Corvallis. 9 am. Registration requested. Assist Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team collect trash from both the waterway and the adjacent riverbanks of the Willamette. Seats are available in both rafts and inflatable kayaks, and volunteers are also welcome to bring their own boats. Visit Corvallis Trashy Thursday | Willamette Riverkeeper 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.
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.
Preschool Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children ages 3 to 5. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Drop in, first come first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Preschool 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.
Corvallis Art Walk. Various locations around town. 4 – 7 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists every third Thursday of each month. View the stunning visual artwork at venues around town and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.
MUSE: Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4 – 7 pm. Bid farewell to the Death Becomes Her exhibit. Help put the exhibit to rest, celebrating the curious and strange. Local artists will be vending their creepy, creative, and delightfully macabre creations throughout the museum at the “Morbid and Marvelous Market”. Visit MUSE: Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.
Teen Pickle Palooza. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Grades 6- 12. A library pickle party. Peruse a variety of pickles for a pickle tasting, pickle themed games and other snacks, as well as a pickle flavor competition. Visit Teen Pickle Palooza | CBCPL for more info.
Business After Hours: Schweitzer Design & Build. Schweitzer Design & Build, 602 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. RSVP needed. Connect with fellow area businesses in a casual environment. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info,
Candidate Orientation Session: Mayor and City Councilor. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. This session will orient candidates to the role and responsibilities of Mayor and City Council and share resources. The meeting is open to the public. Visit Candidate Orientation Session | City of Corvallis for more info.
Radical Reads Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Radical Reads Book Club| The Book Bin 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.
Becoming Rainbow. Flicker & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10-20 at door, cash or Venmo. An original sing-along rock opera written by Kathryn Rainbow White, blending storytelling with live music. Dress for cool weather and bugs. Visit Becoming Rainbow | Flicker & Fir for more info.
Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Monthly Speaker: Streaked Horn Lark Habitat. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7:15 pm. Laura Estrada has investigated rare and endemic plants, pollinators, and wildlife throughout the Pacific Northwest. Along with partners, she is currently monitoring species and restoring sites and nesting habitat at the Herbert Farm Natural Area, a park south of Corvallis. Laura will describe how to develop creative ways to expand Streaked Horned Lark habitat in the Willamette Valley. Visit Laura Estrada | Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.
Stick Men. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $35/advance, $45/same day. A powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. Visit Lord of the Rings: Return of the King | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Friday, Sept 18
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.
Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children of all ages. Storytime is where many lasting friendships begin. Drop in, first come, first serve. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Family 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.
Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $46- $58/general, $5/students. Nearly 20 years ago, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra. His purpose: to preserve jazz traditions — including riff-playing, spontaneous group improvisation and collective New Orleans instrumental polyphony. Visit Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra | PRAx for more info.
Ian George and The Knee Pockets. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. An adventurous mix of folk-rock and big grooves. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Extended Edition. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world–and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome–one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Visit Lord of the Rings: Return of the King | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
San Miguel Fraser. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/advance, $25/at door, $5/students. San Miguel Fraser is a dynamic fusion of Castilian and Celtic traditions featuring María San Miguel – fiddle, vocals, paderetera, and Galen Fraser – fiddle, cittern, vocals. This duo energizers listeners with heartfelt ancient songs and virtuosic instrumental arrangements. A benefit for Corvallis Celtic Fest. Visit Upcoming Events | Celtic Fest for more info.
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