Friday, Oct 16

OSU Homecoming and Family Weekend. Visit Homecoming & Family Weekend | Oregon State University for events, times and locations.

Andrea Alonge. Guistina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. A cacophony of color, texture, and playful forms characterize Andrea Alonge’s artwork, captivating while conveying a proposition: to consider the degrees of separation. Alonge’s artwork confronts the inner world, demanding that the viewer peer, engage with the details, and uncover layers. Visit Andrea Alonge | Giustina Gallery 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.

Susan Murrell: Future Islands. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Struck by the fragility and paper-thin atmosphere of this planet hanging in the vastness of space, they are overwhelmed by an obvious and imperative need to protect it. As awe-inspiring as our journey with technology might be, however, exploitation and greed often hijack the ride and we are left with a cascade of negative consequences. Susan Murrell is an artist who creates painting-centric installations and 2-D work as a meditation on passageways, life transitions and the constancy of matter. Visit Susan Murrell: Future Islands | Oregon State University for more info.

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.

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.

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.

School of Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring AJ Rice, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UC Santa Barbara. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Rose City Distilleries Tasting. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm VIP entry, 6:30 pm general entry. Deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and more. A fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Resuce Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit Corvallis Ski Swap for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 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.

Magic Barrel. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $12/advance, $15/same day. An evening of readings by local authors and help feed our community at the same time! Registration supports Stone Soup Corvallis in providing free, nutritious meals–365 days a year–no questions asked, in a manner that honors the dignity of each diner served. Visit Magic Barrel for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 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.

Root Vegetables with Exeu. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Lots of brass. 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 | Facebook for more info

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast Performance. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. It’s astounding… time is fleeting… and the Erotic Nightmares Shadow Players are ready to do the Time Warp again. Audience participation, prop bags, costumes and more. Visit The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast Performance | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 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.

Saturday, Oct 17

OSU Homecoming and Family Weekend. Visit Homecoming & Family Weekend | Oregon State University for events, times and locations.

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

Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and more. A fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit Corvallis Ski Swap for more info.

Farmers’s Market Tabling: Budget Gap. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. City Councilors will be available at the Farmers’ Market to share information and talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including new revenue options to preserve core services. Visit Farmers’ Market Tabling – Budget Gap | City of Corvallis for more info.

Lilly’s Lope for Hope. Philomath City Park, 299 S 23^rd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Cost: $30/registration, $20/registration for youth. A youth suicide awareness and prevention 5K. Visit Lilly’s Lope for Hope for more info.

Mary’s Peak Orchid Society Presentation. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Ask questions, admire orchids on display & learn more about the Orchid Society. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Orchid Mounting Workshop. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Cost: $50/person. This workshop will provide everything you need to mount and grow an orchid on a piece of wood. Choose from an assortment of orchids on the day of the class. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Legos and Duplos. Visit Lego Saturday | CBCPL for more info.

Community Clothing Swap. 1^st Presbyterian Church, 9^th and Monroe, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Free clothing swap open to all. Contact Christine.Dashiell@gmail.com 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.

Gentle Yoga. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Class members learn simple, doable, gentle yoga practices and other practical mind-body exercises to improve breathing, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, rest, and mood. Sitting, standing, and mat postures will be offered. Led by certified yoga instructor Celinda Miller. Visit Gentle Yoga | CBCPL for more info.

LEGO Day. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Snacks, music and Lego exploration. Visit LEGO Day | CBCPL for more info.

No Kings: Vote Early. Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4^th St, Corvallis. 12 – 3 pm. This event will feature a Boogie for Ballots Dance Party, sidewalk chalk art, an I Voted Early! photo booth, get-out-the-vote rock painting, bracelet making, a food drive and more. Attendees also will have the opportunity to sign up for a variety of get-out-the-vote and election protection activities taking place in the coming weeks. All are welcome to participate in No Kings: Vote Early, regardless of political affiliation. Visit NO KINGS: Vote Early | Indivisible

OSUAA Tailgate Town. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. Photo ops, band and cheer performances, yard games, children’s activities and more. Visit Oregon State Football 2026 for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour. Philomath area, see tour map for details. 12 – 5 pm. Free. Self guided tour of nine stops in Philomath, featuring local artists. Meet new friends, reconnect with artists and art appreciators, and find treasured creations to take home or gift. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour for more info.

10^th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater. El Centro, 691 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Tailgate free, football tickets sold separately. Celebrate community, culture and lifelong connections. Featuring food, activities, live entertainment and more. Visit 10th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater 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.

Book Bedazzling. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Bring a book or purchase one, supplies and good vibes provided. Visit Book Bedazzling | Grassroots Books for more info.

Oregon State University vs. Washington State. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Visit Oregon State Football for more info.

Big Blue Bicycle Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.

Le Patin Libre: Melt. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $33-39/general, $5/OSU student. This new creation, imagines a scorched, postapocalyptic world where the dancers perform on … roller skates, gliding through the wreckage, searching for joy, connection and a way forward. Experience dance on wheels in a blend of raw emotion, adept physicality, witty humor and the beauty of movement in unlikely places.Visit Le Patin Libre: Melt | PRAx for more info.

A Night of Comedy with Jasmine Rogers. Greenhouse Coffee and Plants, 308 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. A comedian and actor based in Portland. Jasmine puts her diverse talents to use on stage, incorporating dance, music, and improvisation in her sets as a way to push the boundaries of stand up comedy. Visit Events | Greenhouse for more info.

The Problem Party: A DnD Style Improv Show. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/at door. Meet The Problem Party, a band of explorers ready to set off on yet another wacky episodic journey. These heroes prepare for a hilarious adventure featuring an immersive story, zany characters, and unbelievable twists and turns. As always, their fates lie in the dice, which randomly determine the direction their story takes. An improvised, episodic show with audience input. Visit The Problem Party: A DnD Style Improv Show | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Roller Skate Under the Disco Ball: After-Party with Le Patin Libre. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. A roller skating party under the disco ball. Bring personal skates to participate. Helmets strongly recommended. Skaters must be able to skate independently and safely in order to enjoy the party on wheels. Non-skaters can enjoy games and music in the Toomey Lobby. Visit Roller Skate Under the Disco Ball: After-Party with Le Patin Libre | PRAx for more info.

Zephyr and Zeveu. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Sunday, Oct 18

OSU Homecoming and Family Weekend. Visit Homecoming & Family Weekend | Oregon State University for events, times and locations.

Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour. Memorial Union, meet at the steps, 2501 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am. Join Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections and Horticulture Instructor for a walk through the OSU Campus Arboretum featuring beautiful fall foliage, fascinating trees, and stories of OSU’s historic landscape. Visit Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour 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.

Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour. Memorial Union, meet at the steps, 2501 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Join Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections and Horticulture Instructor for a walk through the OSU Campus Arboretum featuring beautiful fall foliage, fascinating trees, and stories of OSU’s historic landscape. Visit Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour 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.

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.

Corvallis Celtic Session. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. An opportunity to learn and have fun. Listeners welcome. Visit Old World Center for more info.

League of Women Voters Election Forum. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Learn more about Corvallis City Council candidates and mayoral candidates, as well as Ballot Measure 2-159, which calls for changes to the City Charter. Visit League of Women Voters Election Forum | CBCPL for more info.

Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour. Memorial Union, meet at the steps, 2501 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Join Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections and Horticulture Instructor for a walk through the OSU Campus Arboretum featuring beautiful fall foliage, fascinating trees, and stories of OSU’s historic landscape. Visit Beavers Beneath the Branches: An Autumn Campus Arboretum Tour for more info.

Corvallis Repertory Singers: A Child of Our Time. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. $30/general, $5/student and youth. The Corvallis Repertory Singers open their season with Michael Tippett’s dramatic and emotional mid-century secular masterpiece, set for chorus, symphony orchestra and soloists. Tippett draws on the history of Handel and Bach, as well as the British choral tradition, but innovatively interweaves the African American spiritual to express his desire for peaceful coexistence in a world that has so often fallen short. Visit Corvallis Repertory Singers: A Child of Our Time | PRAx for more info.

Corpse Bride. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Free for children ages 12 and under thru the Bob Newton Family Movie Program. In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living. Visit Corpse Bride | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Corvallis Chronicles: Storytelling in the Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 4 pm. This walking adventure covers an hour of pivotal events that left their mark on the literal shape of Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Kepi Ghoulie Electric with the Bloodtypes. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/general. With a cartoony voice, a love of the Ramones , and inclusive spirit, Kepi (aka Kepi Ghoulie aka Jeff Alexander) injects his silly, funny, and friendly music with warm feelings and lots of hooks. Visit Kepi Ghoulie Electric with the Bloodtypes | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, Oct 19

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Quarterly Gathering. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Presentations by Owen Dell of Owen Dell & Associates (sustainable landscaping), Shawn Collins of Unity Shelter, and Toni Hoyman and Jay Sexton of Willamette Grange #52 will highlight what their organizations are doing to help create a sustainable community. There will also be a presentation by Jeanette Hardison of the Coalition’s Waste Prevention Action Team. The gathering will include an opportunity for networking and information sharing by attendees. Email info@sustainablecorvallis.org for more info.

Free Computer Classes. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free, open to all. Provided by instructors from Goodwill Job Solutions Career Center. Visit Free Computer Classes | CBCPL for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations and (i) to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights. La Sells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $34- $64/ticket. In this reimagined production, graceful movement meets cutting-edge light design. Illuminated costumes flow with the dancers’ every step, transforming the stage into a living canvas of color and emotion. Technology is seamlessly woven into the performance, enhancing — not replacing — the beauty of classical ballet. Visit Showimpulse for more info.

Lil T4T, DJ Puretaint, Dokabee. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Tuesday, Oct 20

Greeters: Family Tree Nursery. 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.

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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. 11 am. Drop in storytime for children of all ages. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Squishtivities. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 11 am. 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 Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info.

Artificial Intelligence: What’s the Big Deal? 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. Presenter: David Barstow, Independent consultant, advisor to the World Council of Churches. David Barstow has been working with and thoughtfully observing the development of Artificial Intelligence for more than half a century, and is now looking at what faith communities can do to help shape a future in which AI will be a potent force. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes 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 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.

High School Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Teens in grades 9-12. Help pick the first book for this new library club. Visit High School Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Calaveritas Poetry Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. A poetry workshop led by Doña Elena Chavarria. Participants will engage in reading some examples and writing calaverita literaria, which is a short, popular poem of Mexican origin. Visit Calaveritas Poetry Workshop | 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.

Hour for the Ears. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. This fall program features composer Cheryl Leonard sharing music based on the forces that shape environments and ecosystems in the Antarctic Peninsula region. An hour-long adventure that invites one to tap into their sense of listening in a new way. Visit Hour For the Ears | PRAx for more info.

Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Ages 16+. This month’s craft is zine making, or bring a personal project. Visit Craft Night for Adults | CBCPL for more info.

LSC Monthly Movie: Legend and Meet and Greet. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Directed by Ridley Scott, Legend is a magical fantasy adventure where a brave forest dweller named Jack must protect the realm’s last unicorns from a powerful villain who wants to lock the world in an endless winter. Featuring a Meet & Greet with Special FX artist Faith Bechtol post movie. Visit LSC Monthly Movie- Legend + Meet & Greet with Special FX Artist: Faith Bechtol for more info.

Planning Commission Meeting. 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 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.

Astronomy on Tap. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

OPB Politics Now Live Taping. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free, registration required. Recording a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the most important political topics in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Oregon Public Broadcasting political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues. Visit OPB Politics Now Live Taping | Oregon State University for more info.

Hour for the Ears. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. This fall program features composer Cheryl Leonard sharing music based on the forces that shape environments and ecosystems in the Antarctic Peninsula region. An hour-long adventure that invites one to tap into their sense of listening in a new way. Visit Hour For the Ears | PRAx for more info.

Wednesday, Oct 21

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.

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.

Random Review: King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Reviewer: Jonathan Katz, Professor Emeritus of History, School of History, Philosophy and Religion, Oregon State University. Visit Random Review: King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution | CBCPL for more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 pm. Copies of chosen book available at front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Women in Business: Breast Cancer Awareness. Courtyard Marriot, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers, includes lunch. A Breast Cancer Awareness Panel featuring personal stories, professional insight, and an open conversation about breast cancer, treatment, healing, and survivorship. Hear from Jessica Jones, Mo Weinman, and Cassidy Faulds as they share their experiences and perspectives on breast cancer awareness, the importance of early detection and routine mammograms, life after treatment, and supporting others through their healing journeys. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

This Sceptered Isle: In Praise of England. 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. Presenter: Cliff Meneken, Historian and retired lawyer. From Shakespeare to the Beatles, from Robin Hood to Monty Python, and from the Magna Carta to the democratic socialist state, England has been a great political, economic, and literary catalyst of the last thousand years. Through poetry, music, art, and oratory, we will trace the great achievements of our parent country with particular emphasis on those men and women who inspired humanity and changed our world for the better. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Spin, knit, crochet or work on a personal project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Fiber by the Fireplace | CBCPL for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 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. 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. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. This month’s selection is James by Percival Everett. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Damon and the Steel West. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

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

League of Women Voters: How Voting Systems Shape Outcomes. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. This session will explore how different voting systems function and how they influence election outcomes, voter behavior, and public confidence. Panelists include Dr. David Bernell, Gabe Shepherd, and Patrick Monroe. Visit How Voting Systems Shape Outcomes for more info.

Planning Commission. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Benjamin Appl: A Love Story. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $33-$39/general, $5/OSU student. Appl will present an intimate recital tracing the arc of romantic love through songs spanning multiple languages and centuries. The expansive and creative program includes works in German, English and French by Schumann, Britten, Poulenc, Grieg, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Vaughan Williams and others. Visit Benjamin Appl: A Love Story | PRAx for more info.

Corpse Bride. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Free for children ages 12 and under thru the Bob Newton Family Movie Program. In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living. Visit Corpse Bride | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Thursday Oct 22

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.

Child Development Center 100^th Anniversary Celebration. Bates Hall, 114 Bates Hall, Corvallis. 3 pm. Featuring a parade, face painting, art projects, tours of the center and more. Visit Year of Healthy Children and Families | Oregon State University for more info.

Botany and Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series. Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Featuring Dr. Eduardo Pérez-Pazos, Postdoctoral Scholar, Botany & Plant Pathology, Oregon State University will present “How environmental and biotic contexts shape fungal interactions across scales.” Visit BPP Fall Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tween DIY Monster Plushie. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Tweens in 4^th and 5^th grade. Make a monster plushie out of felt using basic sewing skills. All supplies provided. Visit Tween DIY Monster Plushie | CBCPL for more info.

A Ghostly Night: Secrets of Stage and Street. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Go behind the curtain for an exclusive look into Whiteside Theatre off-limits spaces where spirits still linger. Next, follow a trained local storyteller into the night to uncover the chilling true crime and ghost stories hiding in the streets beyond the glow of the marquee. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Listening to Ash: An Audio Documentary About Oregon’s Disappearing Forests. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. Jaclyn Moyer and Liza Yeager, recipients of the 2024-25 Public Humanities Collaboratory Fellowship on Watersheds, worked together to create Ghost Forests, a kaleidoscopic audio documentary about Oregon’s disappearing ash forests. Moyer and Yeager will share what they’ve learned about ash forests, sound and making an audio documentary that features characters and scenes from the Willamette Valley and beyond. Visit Listening to Ash: An Audio Documentary About Oregon’s Disappearing Forests | PRAx for more info.

Adult Trivia Series 2 with Carl. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Adult trivia championship. Visit Adult Trivia Series 2 with Carl | 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.

Movement at Community Practice: Open Workshop with Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Free. Through an introduction to Odissi, one of India’s classical dance traditions, participants will learn about a rich artistic practice shaped over generations and experience the expressive power of rhythm, gesture, and movement. An opportunity to discover a joyful, living tradition that brings people together across generations and cultures. Visit Movement as Community Practice: Open Workshop with Nrityagram Dance Ensemble | PRAx for more info.

School Board Meeting- Special. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

A Ghostly Night: Secrets of Stage and Street. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Go behind the curtain for an exclusive look into Whiteside Theatre off-limits spaces where spirits still linger. Next, follow a trained local storyteller into the night to uncover the chilling true crime and ghost stories hiding in the streets beyond the glow of the marquee. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Into Tomorrow. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

Friday, Oct 23

School of Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Samantha Kane, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brown University. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Haunted in Broad Daylight. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Spooky stories in daylight. 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.

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.

Moonlight Meander. Peavy Arboretum, 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. As daylight fades, join ODFW Education Coordinator Liz and OSU Forestry Education Coordinator Kelsie for an evening of exploration. Before the hike, enjoy hands-on activity tables focused on nocturnal wildlife, the forest at night, and the night sky. Then, head out on a guided hike to discover nighttime wildlife, including creatures that may glow under UV light. Visit Moonlight Meander | Oregon State University for more info.

Tween Nerf Night. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Registration required, day of registrations may not be accommodated. An night of Nerf in the library. Supplies provided. Visit Tween NERF Night | CBCPL for more info.

Delgani String Quartet: El Corazón de México. 1^st Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $35/general, $10/student, 12 and under free. In unique arrangements for string quartet, Delgani performs original compositions by Laura Rebolloso, esteemed composer, performer, and bearer of traditional Son Jarocho from her native Veracruz. The program also features music by Silvestre Revueltas, Arturo Márquez, and Gabriela Ortiz, in a layered exploration of Mexico’s diverse heritage. Visit Delgani String Quartet for more info.

The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Authentic country folk. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Sorry Its Over. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info

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