Friday, February 21
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Jackson Meadow Restoration Volunteer Opportunity. Jackson Meadow in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest (coordinates provided upon RSVP). 9 am. Join IAE and OSU for volunteer opportunities at Jackson Meadow in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. During these events, volunteers will help dig and pull Italian arum, spurge laurel, and Scotch broom using shovels, soil knives, and weed wrenches. Volunteer efforts will help prepare the site for native seeding and planting, directly contributing to the success of this restoration project. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for info.
Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums 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.
Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30–45-minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Feb 21 – Sallie Han, SUNY Oneonta, “Making Soup from Stones: Care at the End of the World.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
After School Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Tweens, Teens. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks. Visit After School Pokemon League | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month readers will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit OSU MFA ReadiOnline onl on Zoom.ng Series | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Open Mic and Poetry Reading. The Pride Center, 1553 NW A Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Free. Join Brody Parrish Craig for an open mic and poetry reading. All workshop participants are invited to share their own poetry inspired by the workshop themes. No prior poetry experience is necessary. Visit Open Mic and Poetry Reading – Oregon State University for more info.
CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Zeke Plays Drums with Root Vegetables. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Crafternight at Valley Library: Shrinky Dinks. The Valley Library, Know Lounge, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Pl., Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. Free. Crafternight is a time to take a break from studying, make a craft, and meet new people. Crafternights happen once per term and allow students to enjoy crafting at a later hour in the night. Visit Crafternight at Valley Library: Shrinky Dinks – Oregon State University for info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Maddie Wiener. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Tickets $20. Whenever they bring comedians to town they always ask them “Who are the best new stand-ups we need to know about?” And for the past couple years they’ve all said the same thing, “Maddie Wiener. Maddie Wiener. Maddie Wiener.” Still in her mid-twenties, she’s already opened for everyone from Dave Attell to Nikki Glaser, done a set for Comedy Central, and been named to Just For Laughs’ prestigious New Faces lineup. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Maddie Wiener is now one of the most buzzed-about comedians in New York and a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar. It’s always so cool to get to see a young comedian who’s really taking off, and they are so happy to have that chance here in Corvallis. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for info.
Legs & Loglady. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. $5 Admission. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, February 22
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. Every Saturday until April 12, 2025. The Corvallis Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly winter markets. The market serves the Corvallis, Albany, and Mid-Valley area. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market | Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm • January 11 to April 12, 2025 for more info.
Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am –2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
True Crime Author Rebecca Morris. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 – 11 am. Adults, Seniors. Join Rebecca Morris, a true crime author raised in Corvallis, for a presentation about the cold case of Kyron Horman who went missing 15 years ago from Portland Oregon. Visit True Crime Author Rebecca Morris | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for info.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – Benton County Museums for more info.
Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
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.
CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 2 and 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Ten Tiny Dances®. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm. All ages. Everyone is welcome to this free preview performance. Ten Tiny Dances® will visit the library and perform their magical dances, expressing the theme “Books – Tell Me a Story.” Children’s books and grown-up books are the jumping off point for the dances, five of which will be followed by a Q & A session with the dancers. What makes these dances “tiny”? The dances are performed on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high, about the size of a large coffee table! The companion Tiny Art Show, coordinated by AliceAnn Eberman, will bring miniature 4” x 4” artwork also expressing the theme of books and stories. Presented by the Majestic Theatre. Visit Ten Tiny Dances® | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for info.
Majestic Family Flicks Presents The Tales of Beatrix Potter. Majestic Theatre, Starker Auditorium, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Tickets: $5. Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters come to life as dancers of the Royal Ballet perform five tales from the famous author. The story begins with a young Potter hard at work on her writing when, suddenly, her creations start dancing. Mice, ducks, frogs and squirrels all figure into Potter’s colorful menagerie. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for info.
PRAx Presents: Alash Ensemble with special guest Rahzel. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Tickets: $20-$30; Students $5. Experience the amazing artistry of Alash, a trio of master Tuvan throat singers (xöömeizhi) whose style developed among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Asia. Known for their collaborations with such ensembles as Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and the Sun Ra Arkestra, Alash will be joined at PRAx by acclaimed beatboxer and rapper Rahzel – former member of the Roots and featured artist on “True Love” by Toots and the Maytals. Visit Alash Ensemble with Special Guest Rahzel | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Open Source Hip Hop. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Come see DRTR back at the Old World Deli. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Maddie Wiener. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Tickets $20. Whenever they bring comedians to town they always ask them “Who are the best new stand-ups we need to know about?” And for the past couple years they’ve all said the same thing, “Maddie Wiener. Maddie Wiener. Maddie Wiener.” Still in her mid-twenties, she’s already opened for everyone from Dave Attell to Nikki Glaser, done a set for Comedy Central, and been named to Just For Laughs’ prestigious New Faces lineup. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Maddie Wiener is now one of the most buzzed-about comedians in New York and a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar. It’s always so cool to get to see a young comedian who’s really taking off, and they are so happy to have that chance here in Corvallis. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for info.
Airplane Baby + Left Brain Girl + Misty. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $10 pre-sale; $15 at the door. . Airplane Baby is an indie alternative rock band based in Corvallis. Their music involves heavy guitars, powerful basslines, syncopated drum beats, and complex lyrics, provoking an overall pleasing and aesthetic feeling. They have been compared to the likes of The Strokes, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead, and have defined their genre as a mix of post-punk and art rock. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Singu-Hilarity: A STEM Vaudeville Comedy Show. Majestic Lab Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 9 pm. Tickets $16. Join them for a collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of modern-day. Featured acts include Minor Adjustments: a Denver-based Musical Improv group, Jon the Robot: an autonomous robotic stand-up comedian, Temera T’Tease: a Portland-based burlesque performer, Sarah Hagen: Eugene’s finest nerdy comedian, and Corvallis’ Naomi Fitter. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Zorb. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Sunday, February 23
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. until March 16, 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.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.
CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 2 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Ten Tiny Dances® – Preview. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 2 pm. The Majestic Theatre is pleased to bring a preview performance of 10 Tiny Dances® show to the Benton County Museum. No registration is required for this preview performance. 10 Tiny Dances® provides an audience with a uniquely intimate experience. Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high. Visit Ten Tiny Dances® – Preview – Benton County Museums for more info.
The Corvallis Repertory Singers Presents: Alzheimer’s Stories by Robert Cohen and Gospel Mass by Robert Ray. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Admission: $30; Students $5. Robert Cohen’s 2009 work “Alzheimer’s Stories” shares the words, recollections, and experiences of Alzheimer’s disease. Based on texts by award-winning librettist Herschel Garfein, the three-movement work offers hope and a voice for those affected by the disease, as well as for those who suffer beside them. The second half of the program features Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass,” a celebration of joy, blending the liturgical texts of the Mass with the rhythm and style of gospel music. Visit Alzheimer’s Stories & Gospel Mass | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Dawson Gool, The Sparrow and Jay & Hex. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Creative acoustic music. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Monday, February 24
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
2025 Authors and Editors Recognition. PRAx, Tommey Lobby, 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Join them for an evening celebrating the literary and scholarly books written and published by OSU faculty. The 2025 Authors and Editors Recognition reception will recognize 2024 submissions and include remarks by Provost Feser and Senior Vice Provost Alix Gitelman. Visit 2025 Authors and Editors Recognition – Oregon State University for info.
Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Pre-registration required. Visit Free Monday Night Meditation – Oregon State University for more info.
The Godfather. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $8 pre-sale; $10 at door. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. Visit The Godfather | Feb 24 | Whiteside Theatre | SceneThink for more info.
Jeff Suxx Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, February 25
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Greeters – Zonta Club of Corvallis. Benton Community Foundation, 340 NW 5th St. Corvallis.
8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Greeters – Lamplight Creatives & Corvallis Foundry for more info.
Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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. Monroe 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. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.
Gearing up for Gardening. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Herb propagation. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
READ Dogs. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3:15 – 4:15 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.
Mayor’s Town Hall and State of the City. C3’s Chandler Ballroom, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Join Mayor Charles Maughan and City staff for an interactive discussion about recent progress and milestones at the City of Corvallis, and a look ahead to what they’re working on for 2025 and beyond. Visit Mayor’s Town Hall and State of the City | Corvallis Oregon for info.
Family Craft Night. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. All ages. Make some crafts with the Library and The Arts Center. Supplies provided. Visit Family Craft Night | 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.
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Local Country soloist. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, February 26
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting. Second Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may register online at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BYYV0QTlTvapcJ5ZJoj7Mw. Visit Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.
Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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 Storytime. Philomath 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.
Philomath Playtime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 – 11:45 am. Birth t0 5 yrs. Children and their adults are invited to a playtime immediately following storytime on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Adults may visit with each other while children play with the provided toys. Visit Playtime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series. Oregon State University, Learning Innovation Center, LINC 302, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Sponsored by the following departments and units: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences; College of Forestry; Forest Ecosystems and Society; Botany and Plant Pathology; Integrative Biology and the OSU Research Office. Winter term 2024. Feb. 19: “Amphibian and reptile conservation and a national scale – developing multipronged approaches for species recovery.” Visit Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series – Oregon State University for more info.
Zine Drop-In @ Valley Library. The Nishihara Family Classroom, 201 SW Waldo Pl., Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Free. Work on own zine, make a page for the collaborative zine, hang out and read zines. Supplies and snacks provided. Visit Zine Drop-In @ Valley Library – Oregon State University for info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5 pm. This meeting will also be held virtually. To register to attend the meeting virtually via live webinar, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lPnsnxQET5KBj8dH5nhObA. For additional information or to provide written public comments to the committee prior to the meeting, please contact David Gilbey. Visit Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force | Corvallis Oregon for info.
Historic Resources Commission Meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room outside Community Development, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
6:30 – 8 pm. Join virtually at 6:30 pm. Visit February 26, 2025 Historic Resources Commission Meeting – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon for info.
LWV Health Care Forum: Action Not Anger. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 7 pm. Find out how to ensure high quality care for all Oregonians regardless of income, racial identity, or job status. Learn how a state-wide simplified healthcare plan reduces financial, emotional, and physical hardship. Program also online by Zoom at bit.ly/3DY0x22. Sponsors: Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates, Health Care for All Oregon, League of Women Voters. Co-Sponsors: Linn-Benton NAACP, Linn-Benton-Lincoln Health Equity Alliance, Physicians for a National Health Program- Oregon Chapter, Casa Latinos Unidos. Visit Events from February 19 – March 27 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
Trio Subtonic. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Groove heavy power trio out of Portland, Oregon. Led by keyboardist Galen Clark. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Edward Scissorhands. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. The solitary life of an artificial man – who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands – is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family. 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, February 27
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Coffee with a Cop. Downtown Starbucks, 425 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and community members together – over coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The goal of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and community they serve by building relationships – “one cup at a time.” Visit Coffee with a Cop – Downtown Starbucks | Corvallis Oregon for info.
Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.
Preschool 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.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Birth to 5 yrs. Join them to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
City Legislative Committee. Online only. 4 pm. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FT9PlCyATm-wqobI7gbYbA. Visit City Legislative Committee | Corvallis Oregon for info.
Book Talk: Katherine Hubler, Listening to Survivors: Four Decades of Holocaust Memorial Week at OSU. Memorial Union, Room 208, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Free. Join historian Katherine Hubler for a discussion of Listening to Survivors, a powerful collection of accounts from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, many of whom settled in Oregon. Hubler will highlight the remarkable recollections featured in the book, including revolts in Nazi death camps, intimate friendships with Anne Frank and her family, and resilience in the face of unimaginable conditions. She will also discuss themes that emerge from listening to Holocaust survivor and witness testimonies and the urgent lessons and reminders that survivors impart to readers today. Light refreshments will be provided. Visit Book Talk: Katherine Hubler, Listening to Survivors: Four Decades of Holocaust Memorial Week at OSU – Oregon State University for info.
Design Management Club Weekly Meetings. Milam Hall, 332, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
5 – 5:50 pm. Thursdays through March 13. The Design Management Club provides advice, exposure, learning experiences, and career opportunities for students through the sharing of relevant design news and information in the industry, guest speakers, discussion of design/management-related topics, as well as interactive and creative activities with fellow club members. Visit Design Management Club weekly meetings – Oregon State University for more info.
36th Annual Meeting of the Greenbelt Land Trust. Dennis Hall Community Center, 1st Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Enjoy light refreshments and conversation and hear from Greenbelt staff and board about Greenbelt’s eventful year in 2024 and look ahead to 2025. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition 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.
Corvallis Microshelters: Film Showing & Panel Discussion. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 – 8 pm. The evening will begin with “No Place to Grow Old”, a film produced by Michael Larson of humansforhousing.org, followed by a panel discussion featuring Rev. Jen Butler and Shawn Collins, Unity Shelter; Rev. David Marshall, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan; and Pastor Heather Seman, Sara Power, and Corinne Butzin, First United Methodist Church. Their focus will be on how local churches are currently providing services to microshelter residents, and what other Corvallis faith congregations can do to support the community’s most vulnerable residents. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts Presents: OSU Percussion Ensemble. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10; Students free. Alongside the usual panoply of concert toms, marimbas, snare drums, vibraphones, timpani, djembes and triangles, students in the ensemble will also happily make use of empty oxygen tanks, an altered piano, gongs suspended in water, electronic sound, multimedia, and the occasional confetti cannon. Enjoy the rhythmic precision, musicality, and unbridled enthusiasm of these fine musicians and their quirky collection of instruments. Visit OSU Percussion Ensemble | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam Copy. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Amateur Hour Open Mic for Bands. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, February 28
I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Vistas & Vineyards Exhibit. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday through March 7. This heritage plien air painting group’s annual exhibition is a delight for the senses and provided multiple lenses to view highlight locales of the Willamette Valley. Contact lsc.services@oregonstate.edu or visit Vistas and Vineyards | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until May 4. This exhibit, on loan from the Oregon Historical Society, explores the story of Oregon wine and some of the moments that make up its history. The narrative spans over 150 years, from the pioneers who brought grapevines on the Oregon Trail to the winegrowers who blazed a new trail in the 1960s to the innovations continuing to take place across the state. Learn about the seasonal workers who support an entire industry and the dedication of people who have grown, made, and embraced Oregon wine. Visit Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 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.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 12. Members free; non-members $5. Utilizing many of the taxidermy birds from the Horner Collection, this exhibit will look at the connections between fashion, feathers, and the conservation work of William L. Finley. It will include historical information and photographs, contemporary and historic art, textiles and clothing pieces, and more. Visit Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion – Benton County Museums for more info.
From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese-American Family in Peace and War. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free for members; $5 non-members. Registration required. Speaker: Mitzi Loftus. Mitsuko “Mitzi” Asai was not yet ten years old in the spring of 1942 when President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 sent 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry—about two-thirds of them US citizens—from their homes on the West Coast to inland prison camps. Mitzi and most of her family, who operated a fruit orchard in Hood River, Oregon, were incarcerated in California and Wyoming for most of World War II. Her talk about her family’s experience will illuminate the personal side of a dark chapter in US history. It’s the remarkable story of a transformation from thorns into blossoms, pain into healing. This lecture will include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Visit From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese-American Family in Peace and War – Benton County Museums 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.
Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Feb 21 – Sallie Han, SUNY Oneonta, “Making Soup from Stones: Care at the End of the World.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.
Emilee Cha: Threads. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Exhibit runs through March 1. Emilee Cha’s exhibit Threads, explores traditional Hmong textile art called “Paj Ntaub” and its symbolic language through present day exploratory methods. The exhibit highlights the meaning and origins of Paj Ntaub while also examining how cultural traditions, values, and art evolves. Visit Emilee Cha – Threads – The Arts Center for more info.
Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.
Public perceptions and actions related to wildfire and prescribed fire smoke: Results from recent surveys in the Pacific Northwest. Hallie E. Ford Center, 2631 Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. Free. In this seminar, Daniel Chapman will discuss his recent research findings on how public health and environmental agencies communicate wildfire smoke risks to communities in the Pacific Northwest, including insights on the timing and effectiveness of smoke warnings. He will present evidence showing that current institutional communications often lack proactive messaging and numeric risk information, while offering recommendations for improving public health messaging about smoke hazards, including the need for earlier warnings and more emphasis on specific protective actions people can take. Visit Public perceptions and actions related to wildfire and prescribed fire smoke: Results from recent surveys in the Pacific Northwest – Oregon State University for info.
D & D Nite. Memorial Union, Multipurpose Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 – 9 pm. Free. Calling all Dungeons and Dragons newcomers, enthusiasts and casual players: Join them for adventure, action and lots of laughs! This event is perfect for anyone with an interest in D&D, no matter their knowledge level. For more info, visit D&D Nite – Oregon State University.
Teen Anime Club. Second Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3:30 – 5 pm. Ages: Teens. They’ll discuss favorite characters, learn about the culture and history of anime, practice the art style, meet other fans in the community, and watch episodes together. Snacks are provided. Visit Teen Anime Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
CSD Theaters’ Production of Oliver! Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $15;18 and under $10. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Visit Buy Tickets – Corvallis District Theater for more info.
Ashbrook Independent School Theater Presents: Understanding Your Pet with Dr. Marla Brett. Ashbrook Theater, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7 pm. All grades. Tickets: $10; Students/Seniors $5. A “wild” comedy by Andrew Frodahl, directed by Samantha Shaub. Visit Ashbrook_MS_Play_Flyer (8.5 x 11 in) for info.
The Flat Stanley Incident. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Visiting Writers Series: Jamel Brinkley. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Join OSU’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film for a reading by author Jamel Brinkley. Book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. Grass Roots will be selling books at the event. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events for more info.
Queervallis Pride Showcase. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Tickets $10 – $15. Ages 16+ recommended. This is meant to showcase the talented reigning artists, and to give back to the community by raising funds for the upcoming 2025 Corvallis Pride Festival. Visit Queervallis Pride Showcase | Feb 28 | SceneThink for more info.
TBA. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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