Friday, April 18
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Family Storytime for more info.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat for more info.
Italian Conversation Circle. Einhorn House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture and having fun with the language. Visit Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Classes for more information.
After School Pokemon League. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks. Visit CBCPL After School Pokemon League for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month attendees will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit CBCPL OSU MFA Reading for more info.
esperanza spaudling. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7pm. Cost: $45-$75 general, $5 student. Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass and songs in a special configuration of musicians and dancers, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. Visit PRAx esperanza spalding for more info.
Stone Ape with Night Presser. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Naughty but Nerdy. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $16/ general admission A night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from favorite acts from around the state. This iteration of Naughty but Nerdy is a very special album taping starring: Naomi Fitter (Corvallis), Sarah Hagen (Eugene) and Katie Nguyen (Portland). Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Vardman Ensemble + WyWolf Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Cost: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, April 19
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.
Beavers Spring Football Game. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 10 am. First look at the 2025 Beavers Football team. Fan pop up zone starts at 10 am, with team warm ups at 11:30 am and the game at 12 pm. Visit Beavers Football Spring Game for more info.
Government Comment Corner. Bellushi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Stop in and chat with local Corvallis government. Featuring Ward 1 Councilor Jan Napack and Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone. Visit CBCPL- Government Comment Corner for more info.
Ancestry: Roots, Wings and Seeds. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Exhibit runs until July 5. Features work by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit Benton County Museum- Ancestry, Roots, Wings and Seeds for more info.
Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. 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.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, 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. Visit CBCPL Los Cuentos for more info.
All About Garden Tools. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 11 am – 12:00 pm. Learn the ins and outs of essential gardening tools, from proper usage to maintenance, ensuring gardening tasks are easier and more efficient. Visit Garland Nursery- All About Garden Tools for more info.
Lego Saturday. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
11 am – 12 pm. Enjoy an hour of free play building and creating with LEGOs and Duplos. Visit Philomath Community Libary Lego Saturday for more info.
Ask an Arborist – Bartlett Tree Experts. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. Drop in between 11 am – 2 pm. Representatives from Bartlett Tree Experts will be available to answer tree related questions. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.
Vegetable Gardening – Master Gardener Plant Clinic. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. Drop in between 11 am – 2 pm. Benton County Master Gardeners will be available to answer vegetable gardening questions. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.
Discover the Digital Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Learn how to download books, stream movies, take an online class, learn a new language, research family history, and much more from a computer or mobile device all for free with library card. Visit CBCPL Discover the Digital Library for more info.
Teen Scene. Majestic Theatre Community/Rehearsal Room, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Ages 13-17. The Majestic Theatre hosts this youth-led theater company featuring a series of workshops to build technical skills, leading up to brand-new productions for teens. Learn more about acting, directing, designing, and producing while making new friends. Visit Teen Scene- Majestic Theatre for more info.
Lego Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12 – 2 pm. Hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks. Visit Monroe Community Library Lego Block Blast for more info.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat for more info.
Monroe Partner Talks. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 1 – 3 pm. Learn more about local non-profit organizations, and discover opportunities for volunteerism, leadership, and learning in the Monroe area. Visit CBCPL Monroe Partner Talks for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. 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.
Planet Palooza. Corvallis Community Center. 2 – 4:30 pm. Engage in activities with local organizations in our indoor solutions fair, followed by The Procession of Species Nature Parade around Chintimini Park. Visit Planet Palooza for more info.
Lynnea Barry: Forever Young. LaSells Stewart Center 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Cost: $32/person, $21/student. Lynnea Barry and friends explore the rise of Roots Rock in the late ‘60s Visit The Shedd Roots Rock for more info.
Paint & Sip. The Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Cost: $40/person, registration required. Acrylic paint on canvas, all supplies provided. Tasting splash of wine included in ticket price. Visit Paint and Sip We Make Art OR for more info.
Brookyln Rider. Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30-40/general, $5/student. Co-presented by PRAx and Chamber Music Corvallis, Brooklyn Rider will perform their program “Upon One Note,” an exploration of ingenious work revolving around C, from Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet to Arvo Pärt’s Solfeggio. Visit PRAx- Brooklyn Rider for more info.
Red Cloud with Last Giant. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info.
Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.
The Wine Comedy Tour. The Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. Cost: $15/presale, $17/regular. Currently in its eleventh year, this nationwide comedy tour has already made stops at 4500 venues across the country. Visit The Wine Comedy Tour for more info.
Hoppy 420 Presented by The Plug!. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $15. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
Ty Curtis Band. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $15/person early bird, $20/same day. With a voice that echoes with depth and guitar skills that mesmerize Ty Curtis has released 8 albums to date even sharing the stage with big names like George Thorogood, The Doobie Brothers, and blues legend Robert Cray. Visit Whiteside Theatre Ty Curtis Band for more info.
Sunday, April 20
Nicasio Brunch Music. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Hearty breakfast and melodious story songs with guitar, flute and cello. Contact iddleroad01@gmail.com for more info.
Top 20 Insects and Diseases Affecting PNW Gardens. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. An overview of identifying common pests and diseases, recognizing their signs and symptoms, and understanding the plants they impact. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events for more information.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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.
Pollinator Planting with Jolleen Shilling. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis.
1 – 2 pm. This class focuses on how to design and plant gardens that support and attract beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds using native plants and sustainable gardening techniques. Visit Garland Nursery- Pollinator Planting for more info.
Celtic Music Session, Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2 – 4 pm. Traditional Celtic Music Session. Participants should have some basic Celtic music experience or they can simply listen and enjoy. Contact Leslie Glassmire at glasslab@fastmail.fm for more info.
Monday, April 21
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration. Richardson Hall, The Grove Gallery (2nd Floor Knuckle), 3180 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Each piece within the series highlights the specific characteristics, background and/or contribution of individual collaborators as a means to publicly appreciate the unique role each person plays within a larger creative cooperation. Visit Helves and Hallmarks of Collaboration at The Grove Gallery. for more info.
Vina’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. A week of extended donation hours and fun. Includes Daily Center Tours starting at 12:15 pm, the Vina Museum of Curiosities, and a Community Cash Match Challenge. Visit Vina Moses for more info.
Department Head Meeting: Board of Commissioners, Health Services and Community Health Centers. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way Corvallis. 10:30 am. Visit Department Head Meeting Benton County for more info.
Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting with City of Albany. 4 pm. Visit Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting for more info.
Ecology Tap Talk: From Monitoring to Action- Using Data to Prioritize Stream Restoration Efforts. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The Marys River Watershed Counsel Monitoring Coordinator, Jonah Nicholas, will be presenting about stream restoration work and using data to achieve the best results. Learn more about the work being done in the watershed to conserve and restore habitat for native aquatic species like beaver, amphibians, and salmonids .A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. No registration required. Visit Mary’s River Watershed Events for more info.
Executive Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. Visit City of Corvallis Executive Session for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. Virtual participation available. 6 pm. Visit City of Corvallis City Council Meeting for more info.
Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every week, 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.
From Holocaust to Hope: A Talk by Holocaust Survivor Dr. Irene Butler. PRAx 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Irene Butter was born in Berlin in 1930. Her Jewish family fled to Amsterdam in 1937 to escape Nazi persecution, settling in the same neighborhood as Anne Frank. When the Nazis invaded, Irene’s family was sent to Camp Westerbork and, eventually, Bergen-Belsen, where she briefly re-encountered Anne Frank. Irene will discuss her Holocaust and refugee experiences, as well as her current peace work. Visit PRAx- Holocaust Survivor Talk by Dr Irene Butler for more info.
Jeff Sux Trivia. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
The Godfather II. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/in advance, $10/at door. The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. Visit Whiteside Theatre, The Godfather II for more info.
Tuesday, April 22
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery, Insight for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters. First American Title, 405 NW 5th St, Suite A, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery, 220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Board of Commissioners Information Sharing Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon 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 – 11:15 am. 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 Tuesdays 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.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm thru May 3rd. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
Vina’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 6 pm. A week of extended donation hours and fun. Includes Daily Center Tours starting at 12:15pm, the Vina Museum of Curiosities, and a Community Cash Match Challenge. Visit Vina Moses for more info.
Brewed Awakening. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Cost: $18/ticket. A journey from past to pint includes 45 minutes walking downtown to hear about soils, colonization, floods, unstable infrastructure, labor issues, racism, and prohibition! We end with a tour of Sky High Brewery and tasting in their tap room. Visit Engage Corvallis Brewed Awakening for more info.
Earth Day Champinefu River Walk. Location available after registration. 1 pm. Registration required. Stroll along the ancient Marys River that is the homeland of the Ampinefu Kalapuya and has seen radical changes in the past 180 years. Experience publicly accessible land along the Marys & Willamette Rivers with a new appreciation. Visit Champinefu River Walk for more info.
Mindful Resilience. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. This class will explore the impact of trauma on emotional health and the behavior changes that may occur. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether they are using Grace Center’s services or not. Respite Care is available during the support group. Services are FREE for the duration of the support group. If the individual is not an enrolled participant, call in advance to discuss care needs. Visit Free Family Caregiver Support Group for more info.
READ Dogs. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 3:15 – 4:15 pm. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the fourth 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 Monroe Community Library READ Dogs for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit City of Corvallis Climate Action Advisory Board for more info.
Family Craft Night. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. Craft time with the Arts Center. All ages welcome, supplies provided. Visit CBCPL Family Craft Night for more info.
Reading with Lynne Spriggs O’Conner. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm, door opens at 5:30 pm. A finalist for multiple Chanticleer Book Awards, Elk Love crosses multiple genres: romance, memoir, and inspirational non-fiction. A world-weary museum curator and a bereaved rancher come together amidst the dazzling beauty and seasonal rhythms of a cattle ranch in a hidden Montana mountain valley. Visit Grassroots Bookstore for more info.
Oregon Book Awards Fiction Finalists Reading. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. An evening with four of the Oregon Book Awards finalists for fiction at the Corvallis Museum, as part of the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour: Miriam Gershow, Victor Lodato, Kimberly King Parsons and Charlie J. Stephens. Visit Oregon Book Awards Finalist Reading for more info.
Girl Pop. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, April 23
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery, Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th . Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Riverfront, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek event highlighting local agriculture. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info.
15th Annual Northwest Pacific Water Research Symposium. Toomey Lobby, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 7pm. Hosted by the Oregon State University Hydrophiles club, the symposium is a two-day, student-centric conference highlighting outstanding student research in the fields of water resources science, engineering and policy. Visit Oregon State University NW Pacific Research Symposium for more info.
To Collapse or Not To Collapse: The Fate of Our Ocean Currents in a Warming World. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 9:30 – 11:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is part of a global system of ocean currents that impacts climate, ecosystems, and the carbon cycle. Professor Andreas Schmittner will provide a review and summary of the recent scientific literature on this topic. He will draw on observations, model simulations, and paleoclimate evidence and examine past, current, and possible future changes and implications should the AMOC collapse .Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule 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.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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.
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.
Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 11:45 am. Children and adults can enjoy free play time directly after Philomath Community Library Storytime. Visit Philomath Community Library Playtime for more info.
Parent Café. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Parent Cafe is a group where parents can talk about stressors, challenge thinking with question cards, and develop small goals to work on. Snacks are provided and children are welcome. Visit Parent Cafe-Pollywog for more info.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm thru May 3rd. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
Vina’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 6 pm. A week of extended donation hours and fun. Includes Daily Center Tours starting at 12:15pm, the Vina Museum of Curiosities, and a Community Cash Match Challenge. Visit Vina Moses for more info.
Witches Then and Now. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. In her contemporary comedy about an historical tragedy, “Becky Nurse of Salem”, Sarah Ruhl answers the question, “Haven’t things changed for women since 1692?” Join Director Robert Leff who will share background about his upcoming Majestic Readers’ Theatre production of Ruhl’s play. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
Wikipedia Editathon for World Book Day. Autzen Classroom, Valley Library, 201 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 2 pm – 5 pm. Join us to edit Wikipedia with books by Latino authors and make prints –– no experience needed. Bring fabric, tee shirts or bags for print making. Visit Oregon State University Wikipedia Editathon for more info.
Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit City of Corvallis, Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee for more info.
Kitten Yoga. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Little furballs available for adoption will be roaming the room during a gentle yoga class, taught by Rachell Hoffman. Class is followed by a brief kitten socialization time. Visit Benton County Museum Kitten Yoga for more info.
Holocaust Memorial Books and the Resurrection of Destroyed Communities. Learning Innovation Center, 165 SW Sackett Pl, Corvallis. 7 pm. Holocaust survivors and Jewish organizations created Yizkor books beginning in the 1940s to commemorate Jewish communities destroyed during the war. Focusing on Polish Jewry, a community that faced nearly total annihilation, Dr Eliyana Adler’s work highlights the grassroots activism of survivors and the reconstruction of Polish Jewish history and traditions that the Nazis sought to destroy. Visit Holocaust Memorial Books Presentation for more info.
2025 Liz & Bob Frenkel Hiking & Environment Series: The Marys River Parks. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. This second in the series provides historic background, park ecology and current user opportunities for the City parks along the Marys River, featuring Herbert Farm Natural Area, Caldwell Natural Area, Marys River Natural Area, Avery Park and Natural Area, Pioneer Park, Sawala Point and BMX Park. Presented by Dave Eckert, Water Action Team Leader for the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Visit CBCPL Hiking & Environment Series for more info.
Reservoir Dogs. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Visit Whiteside Theatre: Resevoir Dogs for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
Thursday, April 24
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Mid- Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis. 9 am – 7 pm. An annual event where Guild members display select works in an exhibit open to the public. Visit CBCPL Mid Willamette WoodWorkers Guild for more info.
15th Annual Northwest Pacific Water Research Symposium. Toomey Lobby, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 7pm. Hosted by the Oregon State University Hydrophiles club, the symposium is a two-day, student-centric conference highlighting outstanding student research in the fields of water resources science, engineering and policy. Visit Oregon State University NW Pacific Research Symposium for more info.
Empowering the Feminine Spirit: Women in Art History. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Dr. Gavaghan, Executive Director of the Arts Center will present a lecture on key female figures in the history of art who have been largely unrepresented in the academic canons of art history. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule 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.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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.
Vina’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. A week of extended donation hours and fun. Includes Daily Center Tours starting at 12:15pm, the Vina Museum of Curiosities, and a Community Cash Match Challenge. Visit Vina Moses for more info.
Changing Practices in Museology. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. This panel discussion will bring together museum professionals from the Willamette Valley to discuss the changing role of museums in society. Visit Benton County Museums, Changing Practices in Museology for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Free. Ages 3-5. 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.
Drop-In Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. A free drop-in hour to check baby’s weight, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Open to human milk feeding parents and caregivers in the community. Visit Drop in Feeding Clinic for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
Arbor Day Celebration. Outside the McAlexander Field House, near the intersection of Jefferson Ave and Community Place. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Week and Arbor Day. We will also have the OSU ice cream truck on site giving out free ice cream. Visit Arbor Date Celebration for more info.
Feng Shui for Beginners. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. Virtual attendance available. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Feng Shui is the use of placement of furniture and objects to provide a smooth flow of energy through an individual’s environment. Kori McDonald, former teacher and organizer, will discuss how it can affect all aspects of life and will describe the objects and situations to avoid when implementing the principles of Fung Shui. Visit Academy of Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule for more info.
League of Women Voters of Corvallis: Housing Committee Meeting. Virtual Event. 2 – 3:30 pm. Visit League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
Historic Chimney Repointing Workshop. Fort Hoskins Park/Commander’s House, 38150 Ft. Hoskins Rd, Philomath. 3 pm. Master the skills needed to repair and restore brickwork like a pro. Learn essential techniques from historic preservation clinician Carol Chin. Visit Historic Chimney Repointing for more info.
Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit City Council Work Session for more info.
CSD pARTy. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. District wide art show featuring art from elementary, middle and high schools. Visit CSD pARTy on Instagram for more info.
Cooks and Books: The Power of Corn. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. 5 – 6:30 pm. Learn how to prepare and sample a recipe demonstrated by a local chef as well as browse cookbooks related to the recipe and theme. Chef Elena Chavarría and Carlos Valdés Chavarría of El Comal y La Olla will teach about the power of corn through dishes that center this culturally important food. Participants will learn more about different dishes made with corn including handmade organic blue corn tortillas. Visit CBCPL Cooks and Books: The Power of Corn for more info.
Martha Gies Reading. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 – 7:30 pm. An interview with Jane Cigarran and Martha Gies about her newest book, Broken Open. Visit Grassroots Books Martha Gies for more info.
Budget Committee Meeting. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Visit Corvallis School District 509j Calendar for more info.
American Strings: An Evening with Yasmin Williams. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. American Strings is a series of conversations and intimate performances with iconic musicians from the Americas whose perspectives shape our world. Hosted by ethnomusicologist and public historian Kelly Bosworth, American Strings performances offer audiences the chance to hear artists play and reflect on their practice. Featuring Yasmin Williams, 27-year-old composer and finger-style guitarist known for using innovative techniques to build layered acoustic soundscapes. Visit PRAx American Strings: An Evening with Yasmin Williams for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Band Open Mic. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
Friday, April 25
Old Mill Center Online Silent Auction. Virtual Event. Begins at 8 am, going thru May 2nd at 5 pm. Visit Old Mill Center Online Silent Auction for more info.
Cindy Ingram. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 10th. Known for the vibrant use of color and unique approach to form, beautifully merging the natural world with creative abstraction. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Dragomira Zhevela. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. On exhibit thru May 15th. Draga is a self described maker with a preference for relief printmaking. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Joanne Daschel. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On exhibit thru July 17th. Passionate about environmental conservation, Joanne makes work that reflects on the impacts and interactions of humans on the surrounding species. Visit Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center for more info.
Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild: Insight. Giustina and Murdoch Galleries, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Experience an exhibit of color and black-and-white photographic prints by 27 artists on a wide range of subjects, covering a spectrum from landscapes to portraits to abstract work. Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild is celebrating 40 years of promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley, founded in 1985. Guild members were asked to respond to the theme Insight, suggesting both what is in a photographer’s field of vision and what lies behind the scenes. Visit Giustina Gallery-Insight for more info.
Maria T.D. Inocencio and Mark R. Smith present: A Ring. Fairbanks Hall Gallery
220 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday until May 16th. Free. Invoking the landscape and its boundless horizon, the artists have created work which investigates universal rhythms—units of time, natural systems, work patterns, and the ongoing process of mortality and regeneration. Visit Fairbanks Hall Gallery- A Ring for more info.
Mid- Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis. 9 am – 7 pm. An annual event where Guild members display select works in an exhibit open to the public. Visit Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm. Demonstrating the use of hemp in various applications showcases the beauty and possibilities of this sustainable fiber. Industrial hemp is a versatile and sustainable fiber that has played a crucial role in human history and continues to shape our future. This exhibit explores hemp’s history, uses, and the promising future of this remarkable plant, including its revolutionary impact on the fashion industry. Visit Corvallis Museum, Hemp Impressions for more info. 10:30 am.
Global Challenges to Democracy and Human Rights Panel Discussion and Dialogue. Virtual.
10 am – 12 pm. This interdisciplinary panel explores contemporary challenges facing democracy and human rights. In a world shaken by emboldened autocrats, climate change, pandemics, and wars, how can we maintain the confidence in our ability as citizens to change things for the better Visit Global Challenges to Democracy Discussion and DIalogue for more info.
Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers, & Fashion. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm 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. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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. Visit Corvallis Benton County Library Family Storytime for more info.
Pride Center Building Grand Opening. 1553 SW A Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 2 pm. Brunch and program with speakers, performances, and memories from the Pride Center’s 20+ years of existence, followed by self-guided tours of the new space. Visit OSU Pride Center Building Grand Opening on Instagram for more info.
Habitat by Ann Chadwick Reid. The Arts Center, 700 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm thru May 3rd. Ann Chadwick Reid’s cut paper artwork is as fragile as the environment and intended to address the impact of human activities on whole ecosystems, as well as individual species, with a challenge for communities to initiate and support conversations that lead to just cooperation and sustainable solutions. Visit The Arts Center Habitat for more info.
Resting My Bones- Steve Erhart. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through May 3. Resting My Bones is an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. Visit Resting My Bones- The Arts Center for more info.
Vina’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 6 pm. A week of extended donation hours and fun. Includes Daily Center Tours starting at 12:15pm, the Vina Museum of Curiosities, and a Community Cash Match Challenge. Visit Vina Moses for more info.
Italian Conversation Circle. Einhorn House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture and having fun with the language. Visit Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Classes for more information.
Teen Anime Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Philomath. 3:30 – 5 pm. Grades 6-12. Manga readers and anime watchers welcome. Topics include favorite characters, the culture and history of anime, practicing the art style, meeting other fans in the community, and watching episodes together. Snacks provided. Episodes shown may be rated from PG to TV-14. Visit CBCPL Teen Anime Club for more info.
Mid- Willamette Woodworks Guild Exhibit Reception. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis. 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Exhibit Reception. Visit CBCPL Mid Willamette WoodWorkers Guild for more info.
Dennis Monroe Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.
Majestic Movie Extravaganza: Cats. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A lively evening featuring a costume contest, trivia, themed concessions, and more. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Don’t Tell Comedy. Surprise Location in Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $25. Comedy show in an unusual surprise location in Downtown Corvallis. Location revealed with ticket purchase. Visit Don’t Tell Comedy for more info.
Ludicrous Speed. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. Horn-heavy ska band from Corvallis Oregon, channeling ska from all over the music-verse. Visit Whiteside Theatre: Ludicrous Speed for more info.
Earth Ball. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Cost: $10-$25/person. 21+. A dance party for the Earth and its inhabitants. Earth-y costumes encouraged. Featuring DJ Nicole and DJ Gonzo. Visit Corvallis Environmental Center Earth Ball for more info.
EDM DJ Ladies Night. Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. With Glowcat, Cinna and Strawbaby. Visit Bombs Away Cafe Facebook for more info.
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