Friday, December 13
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 2 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 2 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Storytime at the Museum. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Ages: Children. Philomath Community Library presents Storytime at the Philomath location of the Benton County Historical Society. Winter stories and a small craft. Visit Storytime at the Museum | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social. Einerson House, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC), 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am – 12 pm. This is an invitation for international communities, their families and friends to join them for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Visit International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social – Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
The Confluence Open House. The Confluence, 412 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Drop in for their annual Open House at the site of their future home in downtown Corvallis. Enjoy some light refreshments, check out the progress on the building, and share some cheer with the conservation community. Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Sponsors: Marys River Watershed Council, Corvallis Environmental Center, Cascade Pacific RC&D, and Greenbelt Land Trust.
Cosmic Crawl. 33930 SE Eastgate Circle, Corvallis. 4 pm. Join 2 Towns Ciderhouse to embark on an exciting cider adventure. Each Crawl will be visiting multiple locations, each one offering a unique cider experience. Visit (20+) Cosmic Crawl – Corvallis, OR | Facebook for more info.
OSU Beavers Gymnastics. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th Street. 6 pm. Visit Composite Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.
Corvallis Community Nutcracker. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis.
7 pm. Admission: $25. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Side Hustle. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.
Holiday Sing-a-long. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Free. Join them for a fun and festive community sing-a-long to celebrate the holidays, led by The Wallop Sisters. Words & chords will be provided. The Wallop Sisters create a lively, interactive music experience with vocal harmonies, ukes, piano, and bass. All ages and instruments welcome. Visit Holiday Sing-a-long | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Isabel Hagen. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $20. Warning: This show will contain adult language. No one under 18 will be admitted. Isabel Hagen is without a doubt the world’s greatest stand-up comedian who also has a master’s in viola from Juilliard. As a comedian, she has performed twice on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and was named to the prestigious New Faces lineup at the legendary Just for Laughs comedy festival. And as a musician, Isabel has played in the orchestra of numerous Broadway shows including Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and The Lion King. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Don’t Tell Comedy. Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Admission: $25. Ages: 21+. The show will be at an indoor location. BYOB. Outside beverages are allowed. For information and tickets visit Secret Comedy Show in Downtown on 12/13/24 | Don’t Tell Corvallis.
Disco Circus Centerfolds Presents: The Cryptid Mash. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10 pm. Ages: 18+. Admission: $10 – $15. Disco Circus Centerfolds Presents: The Cryptid Mash: A Night of Blacklight Beasts, Burlesque, Drag, Acrobatics, & More. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Left On Wilson. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $8. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, December 14
Audubon Second Saturday Field Trip. Willamette Park Shelter, 1350 SE Goodnight Ave, Corvallis. 8 am – 12 pm. Free. Registration required. Meet at the east end of SE Goodnight Ave. Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com. Visit ASC – Supporting conservation of natural habitat for wildlife and people (auduboncorvallis.org) for more info.
Prairie Restoration Weed Pull at Hagg Lake. 9 am – 3 pm. Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) for a volunteer weed pull day at Henry Hagg Lake (coordinates provided upon RSVP). Invasive weeds can overwhelm important nectar resources for native butterflies within a few short years—if left untreated. Help to restore habitat for the threatened Fender’s Blue butterfly and learn more about the local prairie ecology and species’ recovery work. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form. Contact: evanlasley@appliedeco.org. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
Tarweed Folk School Holiday Market. 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis (formerly Robnett’s Hardware).
10 am – 4 pm. Local craft and artisanal wares holiday market. Learn about Tarweed Folk School and support the community’s makers. Contact: info@tarweedfolkschool.com Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Sing, clap, move to the music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit Family Music Fun | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Mouse King Tea Party. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am. Admission: $15. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Digital Life: Understanding AI. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Learn how AI works, ethical considerations for the use of AI, and what the future of AI might look like in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Visit Digital Life: Understanding AI | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
2nd Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm. Create art inspired by the style of the famous visual artist, Keith Haring in oil pastel and watercolor. This activity produces exciting artwork that is meditative and playful. Contact/Info: theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day. Sponsors: The Arts Center, Edward Jones.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to 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.
Corvallis Community Band Winter Concert: “Illuminated Celebrations.” Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 Research Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. Admission: Free. Conducted by Cheryl Martinez, Artistic Director, and featuring Corvallis Academy of Ballet, Willamette Apprentice Ballet, and Bones Appetit. Visit Corvallis Community Band – Sharing the joy of music with our community for more info.
Corvallis Community Nutcracker. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis.
2 pm & 7 pm. Admission: $25. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Nightmare Before Christmas Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Admission: $17. The tour launches mere hours before the December full moon for an hour of spooky downtown Corvallis tales. This spine-chilling adventure recounts Ghost & True Crime occurrences of Corvallis’ own eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Spend an hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd and Madison and runs in all weather. Umbrellas welcome. Visit Nightmare Before Christmas Tour for more info.
Monroe Light Parade. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 4:30 – 8 pm. All ages. Watch the Monroe Light Parade as it passes by from the comfort of the depot platform at the Monroe Community Library. Hot chocolate and hot apple cider along with snacks, a movie and coloring fun. Visit Monroe Light Parade | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
A Starry Night: 2024 Majestic Gala. Corvallis Club. 1850 SW Whiteside Drive, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets: $130 includes dinner and entertainment. Join them at the 2024 Gala, their biggest party of the year. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to dine, dance, and donate the night away. The evening will feature music by Calysta Cheyenne and The Cocktail Cats, as well as a delectable dinner, local wine, and a truly fabulous silent auction. Visit MAJESTIC GALA | The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $15 – $50, children free. Celebrate the holidays of Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Each singer will bring their own unique voice and share their distinctive human experience. Through song they will celebrate the sums of our ancestry, race, culture, gender, ethnicity, and experiences. In this way, all are one. Visit Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis for more info.
Tequila Daydream. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Corvallis 5-piece Americana at the Old World Deli. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Big Foo w/ Bikini. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 – 10 pm. Admission:
$10 – $15. All ages. Big Foo is the Pacific Northwest’s premier Foo Fighters tribute band, dedicated to delivering the powerful sound and energetic performances of the iconic rock legends. With precision, passion, and a deep love for the Foo Fighters’ music, Big Foo brings the spirit of Dave Grohl and company to life on stage. Get ready to rock out with Big Foo as they play Foo Fighters hits. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Zeke Plays Drums. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Sunday, December 15
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Community Children’s Christmas Party. Corvallis Elks Lodge #1413, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 1 – 3 pm. Games, prizes, activities, food, a visit from Santa with a photo, entertainment, and a goody bag for all the kids. Visit Community Children’s Christmas Party – Hope 107.9 for more info.
The Corvallis Repertory Singers Presents: Messiah, Part 1, by George Frideric Handel. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Admission: $30, Student $5. Ring in the holiday season with Handel’s seminal masterwork, “Messiah,” as they once again bring to life this treasured Baroque work for orchestra, choir, and soloists. The concert will include all of Part I, the Christmas portion, as well as several other beloved choruses. The second half will include carols, both old and new. Join the Corvallis Repertory Singers for this Corvallis holiday tradition. Visit Messiah, Part 1 | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Movie Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Monday, December 16
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Council Work Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r9Zo4jXjQQCbcAebKmfGYQ. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZWvy7OfhTaC7Ai9ha50pRA. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Geoffrey Is Rubbish Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, December 17
MWBA (Audubon): 2024 Corvallis Christmas Bird Count (CBC). All day event. Corvallis will sponsor its 64th CBC. Last year 61 observers & feeder watchers counted over 126 species of birds and over 92,000 birds total. Contact: clark.bev9@gmail.com Visit Bird Surveys – ASC for more info. Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis).
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters – Mennonite Village. 2180 54th Ave SE, Albany. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Lydia’s House (Mennonite Village’s memory care), is hosting a stocking stuffer drive for their memory care residents. The items being collected are candy, back scratcher, chap stick, gloves, scarves, stocking hats, socks, fidget toys, lotions, stress balls, brushes/combs, and hair ties. We ask those attending to please bring something for the drive. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Benton County Board Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 a.m. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit December 17, 2024 Board Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Coffee With Your Economic Development Office. Futura Coffee, 120 SW Cummings Ave., Corvallis. 10 – 11 am. The Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office invites individuals to a monthly outreach event series to talk about economic development and business support with the broader Corvallis community. “Coffee with Your Economic Development Office” is a monthly event held at a different cafe in Corvallis each month, starting in August 2024 and running through December 2024. Visit Coffee With Your Economic Development Office | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
2024 Advent Recitals. First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. They will be held in the Sanctuary and online. Bag lunches are welcome. “Tidings of Joy: Handbells and Choral Magic” featuring the Carillon Revelry Handbell Choir directed by Laura Zaerr and their Chancel Choir conducted by Dr. Sandra Babb. Visit 2024 Advent Recitals – Tuesdays at noon in our Sanctuary and online – First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
READ Dogs. Philomath Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the third Tuesday of the month. A permission form is required for children to participate and may be filled out on-site by parents/guardians. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Affordable Housing and Severe Rent Burdens Meeting. Walnut Community Room, 4950 NW Fair Oaks Dr., Corvallis. 4 pm. Under an Oregon state law (HB 4006) passed in 2018, communities like Corvallis that have high percentages of households with “severe rent burdens” – meaning that those households are paying more than 50% of their income for their costs to rent a home – must hold a public meeting each year. Visit Affordable Housing and Severe Rent Burdens | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ages: 16+ Join them every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft. The December craft is pinecone forest creature ornaments. Supplies provided, or bring a project and hang out with them. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library. Visit Craft Night for Adults | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Wednesday, December 18
Aerial Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Cost: $80. Join them for a comprehensive, virtual webinar designed specifically for pesticide applicators seeking continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification. This course offers up to 4 potential recertification credits, from the ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) certification. Visit Aerial Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday and is for children 1-3 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Free. 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 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Crafternoon. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children, tweens. Children and their families are invited to join them on the third Wednesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. Visit Crafternoon | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
2025-2026 City Council Orientation (Day 1). Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 pm. Orientation to the office of City Councilor to provide an understanding of the role of the Council as a body, the functions of City government, the responsibilities of its elected officials, and the key City resources. Virtual link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0UxooawgQy2vT-y2klZrnw. Visit 2025-2026 City Council Orientation (Day 1) | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5 pm. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board (JEDI) will be meeting virtually and in-person. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OyqllctAS_Oy45cenrlTAQ. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Live Music – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Planning Commission. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Idle Hands Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.
The Nightmare Before Christmas. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Thursday, December 19
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Pre-School Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Squishtivities. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe.
10:30 – 11:15 am. Held once a month for parents and/or caregivers and children of any age, (adults must attend with their youth). Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration & crafts. Presented by Strengthening Rural Families. Visit Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Digital Life: Peer-to-Peer Payments. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Peer-to-peer payment apps are used to send money to friends and small businesses. Learn how they work, their security and privacy features, and why one might consider using them. Visit Digital Life: Peer-to-Peer Payments | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
2025-2026 City Council Orientation (Day 2). Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 pm. Orientation to the office of City Councilor to provide an understanding of the role of the Council as a body, the functions of City government, the responsibilities of its elected officials, and the key City resources. Virtual link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LtNCbN3oSzqnsCfJPY9rOA Visit 2025-2026 City Council Orientation (Day 2) | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 – 8 pm. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.
Business After Hours – Garland Nursery. 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. 5 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of socializing at Garland Nursery. Members and non-members are welcome. There will be refreshments and registrants receive one free drink ticket. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Game Night at the Library. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. All ages. Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and over a thousand libraries around the world in celebrating International Games Month. A wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages will be free to play on a first-come, first-served basis. This event kicks off a monthly gaming meetup at the library for all ages that will take place November 2024 – April 2025 on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Visit Game Night at the Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
School Board Meeting (School Improvement Plans). Corvallis School District Office, Board Room, 1555 SW 35th Street, Corvallis. 5:30 – 9 pm. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled, and types of meetings sometimes change. Visit School Board Meetings – Corvallis School District for more info.
Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
MWBA (Audubon) Program: Members Slide Show. Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Social gathering from 6:30-7pm social; ASC business meeting from 7-7:30pm; Slide presentations start at 7:30-8:30. Online option also available. All ages welcome, masks optional. Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis).
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.
PRAx Presents: The Klezmatics. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $25 – $45, Students $5. Formed in New York in 1986, Grammy-winning Klezmatics have performed in more than 40 countries and released 13 albums to date. Their legendary Hanukkah compositions originated in the 1998 rediscovery of Woody Guthrie’s songs about the Festival of Lights, Jewish history, and spiritual life. Deftly intermingling klezmer with American folk and bluegrass, the Klezmatics cast new light on the holiday tradition by melding their original music with Woody’s words for the 2004 collection “Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah.” Visit The Klezmatics | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Solo Artist Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, December 20
Last-Minute Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Cost: $80. Join them for a comprehensive, virtual webinar designed specifically for pesticide applicators seeking continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification. This course offers up to 4 potential recertification credits, from the ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) certification. Visit Last-Minute Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures: A Celebration of Wings and Feathers – Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Solo Exhibition Works by Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, The Giustina Gallery’s Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Anja’s arresting artwork encourages the viewer to consider the world’s climate and confront their role as a human being on this small blue dot. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- solo exhibition works by Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until January 1, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Santa Stroll. Starting at Angry Beaver Grill, 349 SW 4th Street, Corvallis. 5 pm. Ages: 21+. It’s time to pull out those red Santa suits and beards. It’s Santa Stroll time. Join them for their 1st annual Santa Stroll in downtown Corvallis. Visit Santa Stroll, Downtown Corvallis, 20 December 2024 | AllEvents for more info.
NAACP Linn Benton Branch Holiday Party & Membership Appreciation Celebration. Adair Village Officers Club, 6097 NE Ebony Lane, Corvallis. 6 pm. Ages: 21+. There will be music, food, and drinks. Visit Linn Benton NAACP Branch #1118 – Events for more info.
Tween Takeover: NERF. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Ages: 6th grade to 12th grade). Registration for this event will be open from December 7, 2024 @ 12:00pm to December 20, 2024 @ 6:30pm. Tweens in grades 6 – 12 play Nerf Games at the library. Participants MUST register to attend this event; day-of walk-ins may not be accepted. NOTE: in addition to this registration, all teens must turn in a permission form signed by a parent or guardian to participate. Permission forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are available at the library. Forms may also be printed printed from here. Visit Teen Takeover: NERF | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Accordioso. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Celebrate the season with the polka stylings of Accordioso. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. Come share in the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is the grumpiest, meanest, and downright hum-buggiest person anyone knows. He’s particularly awful during the holidays, and this year, he’s doomed himself to visits from three Christmas spirits. Each ghost has something to teach him about his past, his present, and his future, and with the example of the heartwarming Cratchit family to point the way, Scrooge finds his frozen heart melting at last. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
PRAx Presents: Kings Return, “We Four Kings.” PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis.
7 pm. Admission: $25 – $45, Students $5. Sing in the holidays with an incredible a cappella ensemble. Taking full advantage of the genre-mixing aspects of the a cappella tradition, Kings Return entwine R&B with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop – all built on a solid, classical foundation. Visit Kings Return | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Live Shadowcast & Raffle Benefit – The Nightmare Before Christmas. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission: $25. This performance is also a benefit for the Jackson Street Youth Center, where they are running a hygiene supply drive. Each donated item earns a raffle ticket as well. For the raffle, they will have two or three different packages available for people to win each night including a set of Jack and Sally statues, a collection of Nightmare Before Christmas makeup from Wet n Wild as well as other items. Individual raffle tickets available for purchase for $1 each or get 5 tickets for $3. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Folktronica Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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