Friday, Sept 25

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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.

Blood Drive. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10 am. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MonroeOR to schedule an appointment. Visit Blood Drive | CBCPL for more info.

Create Your Own Fall Color Bowl. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Cost: $50. A hands-on experience and chance to enjoy the creative process. Choose 6 plants for a beautiful thriller, filler, spiller container design in a 15-inch compostable fiber pot. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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.

66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit confronts viewer with the direct gaze of birds struggling to survive. Both projects should be viewed not as a statement of what will be, but as an informed warning of what is at risk. The paintings are meant to inspire action and involvement with the recovery of all creatures affected by climate change. Visit 66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life | The Arts Center 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.

2026 Fall Festival Book Sale. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.12 pm – 5:30 pm. Special donor only access from 12 – 3 pm, general admission from 3 pm. Reasonably priced books for children and adults, CDs, DVDs, and more. All proceeds fund activities at local libraries. Visit 2026 Fall Festival Book Sale | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Corvallis Chronicles Walking Tour. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Learn about pivotal events that left their mark on the literal shape of Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis 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.

Blocktoberfest. Outside Block 15’s Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 11 pm. Cost: $10/bracelet, good for Friday and Saturday. Minors permitted till 8 pm. Featuring live music, competitions, German style food, and more. Visit Bloktoberfest | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A town’s Sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil’s playhouse. Visit The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Full Moon Ghost and True Crime Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported, underneath the full moon. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Maruja Limón: Student Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Ave, Corvallis. Free, OSU students only. Reserve tickets in advance. 8 pm, 7 pm pre-concert party. Formed in Barcelona in 2014, Maruja Limón fuses Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba with experimental electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop — all wrapped in lyrics that move seamlessly from sincerity and simplicity to irony and wit. Visit Maruja Limón: Concert for Students | PRAx for more info.

Saturday, Sept 26

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st 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.

2026 Fall Festival Book Sale. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Reasonably priced books for children and adults, CDs, DVDs, and more. All proceeds fund activities at local libraries. Visit 2026 Fall Festival Book Sale | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Davis Family Farmstand. Davis Family Farm, 4380 Hwy 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more. Cost: $8/activity bracelet. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

Discover Traditional Ecological Knowledge. William L. Finley NWR Headquarters 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis.10 am. Free. Learn about cultural connections. Discover how traditional knowledge systems revitalize ecological restoration, ancestral foodways, cultural teachings, and community-based land connections. Presented by Stephanie Craig and Molly Leno, members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Executive Directors of Rooted Ways. Visit Friends of the Willamette Valley NWRC for more info.

Planting for Pollinators Class 2: Trees and Shrubs. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Free. A discussion on trees and shrubs that love sun vs. shade, and the care and traits of plants such as: drought tolerance, deer tolerance, and low vs. high maintenance. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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.

Corvallis Fall Festival. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Featuring over 170 art booths, 2 stages of live music, an Art Discovery Zone featuring interactive art activities, a young artists market for younger artists to sell their wares, and local and regional food options. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival for more info.

Storytime: Can A Rock Grow? Treefort Children’s Boutique, 117 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 11 am. Oregon author and illustrator Audrey Sable will be reading from the new edition of her book, Can A Rock Grow? Visit Treefort Children’s Boutique | Instagram for more info.

Blocktoberfest. Outside Block 15’s Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis.
12 pm – 11 pm. Cost: $10/bracelet, good for Friday and Saturday. Minors permitted till 8 pm. Featuring live music, competitions, German style food, and more. Visit Bloktoberfest | Block 15 Brewing 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.

Funk in the Forest. Thompson Shelter, Avery Park. 4 – 10 pm. Cost:$30/advance, $40/door, $15/child, ages 0-5 free. A funky indie festival featuring live music, as well as yoga, breathwork, and aerial offerings. Visit Funk In The Forest for more info.

Block Printing. Greenhouse Coffee, 308 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $55. A hands-on linocut workshop. Learn the full process of relief printmaking, from sketching a design to carving your own block and pulling your first prints. We’ll also cover printing on fabric, so bring a shirt, tote bag, or other piece of clothing from home to print on! You’ll leave with your own prints and a carved block to keep printing with at home. No art experience necessary. Visit Events | Greenhouse Coffee

Corvallis Fall Festival: Street Dance. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
6 pm – 9:30 pm. Free. Headlining performance from Pablo Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band. Led by acclaimed Bay Area guitarist and music educator Dr. Pascal Bokar, this funky eight-piece band infuses Americana with relentless groove, jazz flourishes, Delta blues licks, and traditional African instrumentation. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival for more info.

Audacity Latin Caribbean Night (Latin Dance). Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/cover. All ages. Latin dance lessons and live DJ sets. Visit Old World Center for more info.

The Malheur Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $22/adult, $20/seniors, Youth 0-17 free. The Malheur Symphony was commissioned in 2018 by the Central Oregon Symphony with the goal to bring healing to the community after the armed takeover in 2016. Visit Concerts | Willamette Valley Symphony for more info.

Maruja Limón: Student Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $29-$36/general public, $15/OSU Employees, $5/OSU Students. Formed in Barcelona in 2014, Maruja Limón fuses Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba with experimental electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop all wrapped in lyrics that move seamlessly from sincerity and simplicity to irony and wit. Visit Maruja Limón: Concert | PRAx for more info.

Miss Holmes. The Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $18/student. Rated PG-13. When an anonymous note draws a newlywed woman to their door, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson investigate a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a deadly history. As they race to expose the truth, Holmes and Watson confront not only a dangerous criminal, but the rigid social barriers of Victorian England. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Sunday, Sept 27

2026 Fall Festival Book Sale. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Reasonably priced books for children and adults, CDs, DVDs, and more. All proceeds fund activities at local libraries. Visit 2026 Fall Festival Book Sale | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Corvallis Fall Festival. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 5 pm. Featuring over 170 art booths, 2 stages of live music, an Art Discovery Zone featuring interactive art activities, a young artists market for younger artists to sell their wares, and local and regional food options. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival 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.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

Miss Holmes. The Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $18/student. Rated PG-13. When an anonymous note draws a newlywed woman to their door, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson investigate a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a deadly history. As they race to expose the truth, Holmes and Watson confront not only a dangerous criminal, but the rigid social barriers of Victorian England. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Bubba Ho-Tep. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. The “true” story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his “death,” then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents. Visit Bubba Ho Tep | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Corvallis Scottish Session. Biere Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. All instruments and abilities welcome at this session led by David Greenberg and Maria Blair. Visit Corvallis Scottish Session | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Open 2 Mics Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm, 4:30 pm sign ups. Open Mic Night. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Monday, Sept 28

Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Threshing Day. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. A Release Party celebrating Rebecca Yarros’ latest book in the Empyrean Series, Threshing Day. Visit Threshing Day | Grassroots Books for more info.

Tuesday, Sept 29

Greeters: KRVM 91.9 FM. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. A chance to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new business connections. The event welcomes individuals and their businesses into the community, supports business success and provides networking opportunities. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

The Slow Flower Movement. Corvallis Community Center, 2601NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Slow Flowers is a sustainable floral initiative that advocates for locally grown, seasonal, and ethically-sourced flowers. Lisa Schuller will walk us through the history of the cut-flower industry in the United States and what factors led to the overwhelming influx of imported flowers to the American market. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes 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.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in storytime for children of all ages. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Photographic Memory. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Corvallis artist John Ritchie visually explores the faults of memory through double exposure on film. The final compositions are created by embracing the randomness of his process. Visit Photographic Memory | The Arts Center for more info.

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1 pm. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Corvallis Storytelling Live: Downtown Trivia. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A trained storyteller will reveal that behind storefronts, along well-known streets, and around hidden corners, everyday buildings hold surprising details and quirky history. 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.

Bestsellers Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Bestsellers Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Corvallis Emerging Professionals: High Quality. High Quality,1435 NW 9th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A casual networking opportunity for Corvallis professionals of all ages. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Progressive Adult Storytime: Grim and Ghastly Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A trained storyteller shares accounts of accidents, murders, hate crimes, ghost stories, and other tragic events tied to downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Budget Gap Town Hall #2. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. Elected officials are hosting Town Halls across the City to share information and talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including new revenue options to preserve core services. Visit Budget Gap Town Hall | City of Corvallis for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd 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: Origin Stories. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 7 pm.
Cost: $21.10/ticket. Roam the streets and spill the tea on the real reasons our city is the way it is. Come for the forgotten truths, stay for the secrets and scandals. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Moms Unhinged. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $28/advance, $35/same day. A night of laughter exploring everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and more. Featuring Naomi Fitter, Stacy Pederson, and special headliner Nancy Norton. Visit Moms Unhinged | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Wednesday, Sept 30

Corvallis Farmers Market 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info.

Story Books: 20 Stories About 20 Books. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. A chance to learn the stories behind some of the biggest, strangest, best, and worst books ever written — shared with us by an ALL member who is trapped in the quagmire of book-collecting. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes 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.

Small Flowering Trees for Your Landscape. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free. A look at some smaller flowering trees – single trunk or multiple stems – that will usually stay under 20 ft tall for an extended period of time, along with their preferences and quirks. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery 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.

Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. Free play with library materials for children and families. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Extreme Participation and Drought in Oregon. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. A presentation and discussion of trends in regional precipitation and drought, and how society may be able to adapt to these changes. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Community Police Review Advisory Board, Hearing Only Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Visit Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) | City of Corvallis for more info.

Family Crafternoon. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Featuring traditional Mexican crafts in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit Family Crafternoon | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Well-Being Concert: Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Cost: $25/general public, $5/OSU students. Featuring legendary Irish-American musician Seamus Egan and Maeve Gilchrist, a celebrated Scottish harp player. Versatility co-exists with virtuosity for both musicians. Visit Well-Being Concert: Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan | PRAx 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.

Bread to Tap. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. Free. A family-friendly EcoEdutainment event, celebrating National Food Waste Prevention Week 2026. Featuring interactive music with Kjersten Hallin/Magic Mama, special low waste food and beer options, games, and more. Visit Bread-To-Tap | Facebook

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Historic Resources Committee. Kalapuya Meeting, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit HRC Meeting | Community Development, Benton County for more info.

Bubba Ho-Tep. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. The “true” story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his “death,” then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents. Visit Bubba Ho Tep | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $29- $69/ticket. Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess, Odette, who is under a spell of a sorcerer. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. Visit Grand Kyiv Ballet Swan Lake | Oregon State University for more info.

Well-Being Concert: Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25/general public, $5/OSU students. Featuring legendary Irish-American musician Seamus Egan and Maeve Gilchrist, a celebrated Scottish harp player. Versatility co-exists with virtuosity for both musicians. Visit Well-Being Concert: Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan | PRAx for more info.

Thursday Oct 1

Young Students Tour Dachau Concentration Camp. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. This presentation, originally developed by Dave Dickson for a 10th-grade history unit on WW II, uses his photos and experiences to give a virtual tour of the camp and its memorials, focusing on describing the Holocaust to young students through visual storytelling. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes 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.

Lecture: The Toldeo Incident of 1925. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free, suggested donation of $5-$10. Registration needed, space limited. In 1925, a mob forced a group of Japanese workers from Toledo, Oregon because of their race. Discover how the victims fought back through a federal lawsuit. The case became a rare legal victory against anti-Asian mob violence in early twentieth-century America. Lecture by author and educator Ted Cox. Visit Lecture: The Toledo Incident of 1925 | Benton County Museums 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.

C3 Book Club. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11 am. Featuring The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo. Visit C3 Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Artist Meetups at TAC. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A welcoming space for creatives of all disciplines and experience levels to share work, receive constructive feedback, and discuss creative-world hot topics. All levels, from hobbyist to established, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visit Artist Meetups at TAC | The Arts Center for more info.

Queer Literacy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Queer Literacy Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Parenting Teens: Understanding Adolescent Development. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A discussion on a helpful way to understand your teen from the framework of developmental neuroscientist, Dan Siegel. Presented by parent and therapist Ashley Merback and a panel of parents and teens. Visit Parenting Teens: Understanding Adolescent Development | CBCPL 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.

Creating Knowledge in Climate Extremes: An Evening with Hester Blum. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. $15/general, OSU students free. An evening with environmental humanities professor Hester Blum as she reflects on the production of polar knowledge from the 19th century to today. Blum participated in the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan, the world’s last surviving wooden whaleship, as well as Arctic expeditions tracking climate change. Visit Creating Knowledge in Climate Extremes: An Evening with Hester Blum | PRAx for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Local Folk! Open Stage. Troubadour Music Center, 521 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm, sign ups begin at 6:45 pm. Free. Acoustic open mic, piano available. Performers have 15 minute or 3 song slots. Performing not required, audience members welcome. Visit Local Folk! Open Stage | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Friday, Oct 2

Corvallis Art Walk Meetup. Corvallis Foundry, 257 SW Madison Ave, Suite 210, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. An opportunity for the artists and craftspeople on the Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) to meet up. Find your next creative partnership and connect with fellow artisans. Visit Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) Meetup | The Arts Center for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. An opportunity to be involved in teen programming at the library. Application needed. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Chamber of Commerce: Meet The Candidates. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. An opportunity to meet local candidates. Moderated by Tracy Meese, CEO of the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. A historical storytelling event unveiling a sneak preview of research being done for future events. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Mindfulness Hike. Firefighter Memorial Shelter at Peavy Arboretum, 8392 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Registration required. 18+. Reconnect with the natural world on this guided Nature Mindfulness Walk, led by a trained mindfulness teacher, Sarah Low. Participants will walk at a gentle pace along established trails, with periodic stops to practice mindfulness exercises that cultivate awareness of breath, sound, sight, and smell. Visit Mindfulness Hike | OSU Research Forest for more info.

Author Reading: Jeff Fearnside. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Lake: Love Poems is focused on the concept of place, specifically Central Asia, where author Jeff Fearnside lived for four years, and Oregon, his home for the past thirteen years. The poems are connected by the thread of his courtship with and marriage to the woman who has experienced these places with him, his life partner Valentina. Visit Author Reading | Grassroots Books for more info.

Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan: Into the Ice. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $29-$36/general, $5/OSU students. A ground-breaking collaboration between Irish music icon Seamus Egan and lauded New York-based Scots-Irish harper Maeve Gilchrist. Using their common language of traditional Celtic music, Egan and Gilchrist explore one of the most extraordinary palettes imaginable: the Antarctic. Visit Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan: Into the Ice | PRAx for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm. 21+ Show. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Innocent Men: The Music of Billy Joel. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/advance, $25/same day. A Billy Joel tribute that presents the timeless energy, heart, and storytelling of one of music’s greatest songwriters with unmatched authenticity. Visit Innocent Men: The Music of Billy Joel | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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