Friday, Oct 17

20^th Anniversary Exhibition: Philomath Open Studio Tour. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. The exhibition will feature a selection of work from past and present studio tour artists, offering a rare opportunity to see the evolution of the region’s creative community in one place. Mediums will range from painting, printmaking, and sculpture to glass, fiber, photography, ceramics, and mixed media. Visit Philomath Open Studio Tour | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.

Shirley Kay. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Shirley Kay is a Pacific Northwest-based artist celebrated for her large-scale wildlife and domestic animal paintings, using a neutral monochromatic palette with acrylics and oils on canvas. Shirley Kay strives to capture the essence and spirit of each animal, from the majestic to the everyday. Visit Shirley Kay | The LaSells Stewart Center for more info.

Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. This installation is envisioned as a chamber for grief and spells. It calls upon the ability to cry, framing tears as vessels that hold the weight of grief for vanishing species and fractured ecologies. These contemporary lachrymatories serve as symbolic gestures—holders for tears that activate not only the calming functions of our parasympathetic nervous system but also its wandering potential, inviting spells of deep connection, acts of care, and listening. Visit Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

What does the Fox Say? Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4:30 pm. This fun and educational exhibit explores the fascinating world of onomatopoeia—words that imitate the sounds they describe. From “meow” to “woof” and “cock-a-doodle-doo,” onomatopoeic words bring animal sounds to life. Designed for visitors of all ages, this exhibit offers a hands-on experience for preschoolers and anyone curious about how language shapes the way people hear the world. Available through October 26. Visit Benton County Museum | What Does the Fox Say? for more info.

Shut Up. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An exhibition by artist Kathy Ross, explores function and form while confronting society’s acceptance of noise pollution. With whimsical style, Kathy Ross repurposes detritus into dynamic sculptures that ask the viewer to consider the overwhelming clamor in which everyone lives. Visit Shut Up – Kathy Ross – The Arts Center for more info.

Weight. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Weight, an exhibition by Washington artist Crista Ann Ames, questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. The coil-built clay human figures in this exhibition, which Ames sees as vessels, re-imagine classic sculptures, historic narratives and symbolism. Her practice embraces both craft and the concept of “personal as political.” Visit Weight – Crista Ann Ames – The Arts Center for more info.

Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide are all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce are available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

Blocktoberfest. Outside Block 15’s Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket, good for both Friday and Saturday. Minors welcome until 8 pm. A party under the big tent with live music, German-style food and beer from Block 15, games, stein-holding competitions, face painting, and college football on the big screen. Visit Bloktoberfest | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 5:30 pm for VIP admission, 6 pm for general. Cost: $5/ticket, children under 6 free. Offering great deals on cross-country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and more. Personal consignment welcome on Thursday and Friday, limited to 30 items or less. Funds raised support Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit Corvallis Ski Swap for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Keys for the People: Housing Process from Start to Move-In. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Registration required. This workshop will feature presenters who will walk attendees through the rental housing process, with a specific focus on communities of color. Presenters will address how to look for housing, complete an application, appeal a denial, what to do if you are accepted into housing and move in, and will also cover resources for more support. Dinner and childcare provided. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Johnson Teen Center: Halloween Bash. Johnson Teen Center 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. An annual costume contest (prizes up for grabs), paint pumpkins, and enjoy free food. Visit Halloween Bash | Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis for more info.

Free Film Friday: Barbie. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. The movie explores what the world looks like through the eyes of Barbie, including the realities of being human in an exploration of gender roles and the patriarchy. Our viewing will be followed by host OSU University Distinguished Professor Jon Lewis and special guest, Hollywood still photographer Dale Robinette. Robinette has worked on other acclaimed films, including LaLa Land, Labor Day, Lovelace and Donnie Darko. Visit Free Film Friday: Barbie | PRAx for more info.

Macbeth. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/general. Visit Tickets/Productions — Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

OSU MFA Alumni Reading: Mike Chin & Scott Latta. Corvallis Museum 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
7 pm. The School of Writing, Literature, and Film is bringing in two alumni from the Creative Writing MFA program: Mike Chin & Scott Latta. Grass Roots will be selling their books at this event. Visit MFA Reading | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Tuesday String Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Haunted Corn Maze. The Melon Shack, corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Visit Corn Maze Haunted Maze | The Melon Shack for more info.

Fireable Offense, Canyon Drive, Slippy and the Sheets. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Haus of Dharma Presents: Rare Candy. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/door. 18+. Pokémon and drag collide in a night of ghostly glamour and dark-type drama. Featuring the Rare Candy crew—Frisky the Spooky Reindeer, Rosey Posey, and Matrix—plus a lineup of special guests ready to haunt the stage with looks and numbers darker than an Umbreon eclipse. Visit Haus of Dharma Presents – Rare Candy for more info.

Saturday, Oct 18

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Free entry. Offering great deals on cross-country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and more. Funds raised support Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit Corvallis Ski Swap for more info.

Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide are all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

S.T.E.M. With Books Early Literacy Training. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Early Literacy Training for early childhood educators in partnership with LBCC. Participants will receive 2 hours of training credits towards their childcare training hours. Visit S.T.E.M. With Books Early Literacy Training | CBCPL 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 8 City Councilor Carolyn Mayers. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.

Dog Day at Osborne. Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Cost: $10/dog. Registration requested, same day slots limited. Dogs get to enjoy the final swim before pools are drained for the winter. No human swimming permitted. Visit Dog Day | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Native Innovations. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibit recognizes and celebrates engineering innovations designed and used by First Nations in Oregon. It explores how Native Americans have used knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems for thousands of years, and continue to do so today. Participants are invited to try their own hand at engineering, while learning from examples of traditional Indigenous technologies related to housing, travel, tools, recreation, resource management, and more, along with the current uses or applications of those innovations. Visit Native Innovations – Benton County Museums for more info.

¡Los Cuentos! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

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

Hesthavn Nature Center Open House. Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Dr., Corvallis. 11 am – 2 pm. Activities include mask making, a scavenger hunt for kids and opportunities to learn about bird-friendly yards. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy the autumn season at the Nature Center. Contact audubon.corvallis@gmail.com for more info.

Single Block Pinot Release. Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Rd., Monroe. 11 am – 5 pm, multiple seatings. Cost: $35/person for non members. Visit Events – Benton-Lane Winery for more info.

Blocktoberfest. Outside Block 15’s Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave. Corvallis. 12 – 11 pm. Cost: $10/ticket, good for both Friday and Saturday. Minors welcome until 8 pm. A party under the big tent with live music, German-style food and beer from Block 15, games, stein-holding competitions, face painting, and college football on the big screen. Visit Bloktoberfest | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

Lego Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Legos, music and snacks. Visit Monroe Community Library | Lego Block Blast for more info.

No Kings II: Parade of the People and Dance of Defiance. Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. The Parade of the People will walk a safe route in downtown Corvallis and return to the courthouse for a community celebration, the Dance of Defiance. Visit NO KINGS Corvallis for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Tour. Multiple locations throughout Philomath area, see map. 12 – 5 pm. Tour 35+ artists at 13 locations in Philomath. Handy yellow signs mark stops, with maps available online and in person locations. Art includes polymer clay jewelry, mixed media, fiber arts, ceramics, and more. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour for more info.

Teen Scene. Majestic Theatre Community/Rehearsal Room, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
12 – 2 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.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

The Life of a Library Girl: Taylor Swift Party. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 2 pm. A listening party to celebrate Taylor Swift’s brand-new album The Life of a Showgirl. Make and trade friendship bracelets, snap a picture in our photo booth, decorate a tote bag or sunglasses and grab a Taylor themed snack. Visit The Life of a Library Girl: Taylor Swift Party | CBCPL for more info.

Minimize Your Waste. First Presbyterian Church (Dennis Hall), 114 SW 8^th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Master Recycler Betty Shelley has produced just one can of garbage a year since 2006. Learn about her daily habits and how small changes in reducing waste can make a big difference for the planet. Email Christine.dashiell@gmail.com for more info.

Book Reading and Signing: Kathy Watson. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
3 pm. Hood River writer Kathy Watson will read from her debut historical fiction book, Orphans of the Living, followed by a discussion with historian and OSU Professor Marisa Chappell. Visit Kathy Watson | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Winery Comedy Tour. Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 7 pm, doors open at 6 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Currently in its eleventh year, this nationwide comedy tour has already made stops at 4500 venues across the country. Visit Fullerton Wines | Winery Comedy Tour for more info.

Corvallis Contra Dance. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm intro lesson, 7:30 dance begins. Cost: Sliding scale $12-20, students $6, under 18 free. A New England, American folk dance for everyone. Sober event with gender free calling, no partner necessary. Featuring the Euphemists with Maya Roe calling. Visit Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Macbeth. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/general. Visit Tickets/Productions — Dreamscape Theater Company for more info.

OSU vs Lafayette. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Football | OSU for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $19. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

DJ Noh Face, Eveu, Zeke Plays the Drums, Ezeu. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Morrison Graves w/Fluid Druid & LEGS. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. Portland-based rockers, Morrison Graves, navigate the realms of pre-doom and post-psychedelia. Their fuzzy, swirling brand of rock pulls influence from 60’s psych/garage, Eastern modes, and dark wave. Portland’s Fluid Druid is a psychedelic rock band blending the garage grit of 13th Floor Elevators with the glam flair of T-Rex and Brian Eno. Visit Morrison Graves w/ Fluid Druid & LEGS | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Who Catharted? The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Rated R. An evening with favorite local comedians as they demonstrate how to process grief in the best way possible – by lovingly poking fun at dead loved ones. Hosted by Naomi Fitter and featuring: Sarah Hagen, Leigh Anne Jasheway, Seth Milstein, and Chadhurst Sharpe. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Sunday, Oct 19

Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

Sunday Brunch with Peter Benjamin. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Techniques for Growing a Resilient Garden and Landscape. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. An opportunity to learn new approaches and techniques to make your lawn, landscape, and garden adaptable and resilient to the increasing severity of wet, drought, and fire. Visit Shonnard’s Nursery | Classes for more info.

Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis.
11 am – 3 pm. Fresh local produce, wood-fired pizza, baked foods, hand-crafted items, and more. Visit Philomath Farmers Market for more info.

What does the Fox Say? Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This fun and educational exhibit explores the fascinating world of onomatopoeia—words that imitate the sounds they describe. From “meow” to “woof” and “cock-a-doodle-doo,” onomatopoeic words bring animal sounds to life. Designed for visitors of all ages, this exhibit offers a hands-on experience for preschoolers and anyone curious about how language shapes the way people hear the world. Available through October 26. Visit Benton County Museum | What Does the Fox Say? for more info.

Celtic Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

BMW Jazz Trio Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Killer Clowns from Outer Space. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm.
Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town. Visit Killer Clowns from Outer Space | Whiteside Theater for more info.

Monday, Oct 20

Davis Family Farm Activities. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 2 – 6 pm. Cost: $7.50/person. Hayride, cornmaze and hay slide all available for fall fun. Apple cider, donuts, and produce available for purchase. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

League of Women Voters: Board Meeting. 2 – 3:30 pm. Current League Members are welcome to attend. Visit League of Women Voters | Corvallis for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 4:15 pm. The City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. No public attendance. Visit City Council Executive Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Ecology Tap Talk: Insect Farming- From Pests to Products. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm, talk beginning at 6:15 pm. Presented by OSU PhD candidate Alexander Butcher. Visit Events | Marys River Watershed Council for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Alebrijes Art Class. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $5/person. Ages 3+ with accompanying adult. Create fantastical creatures in this one-night family workshop. Alebrijes are the colorful imaginative creatures created by cartonero Pedro Linares in the 1930s. Popularized by Oaxacan artisans in the 1980s and 1990s, these creatures are made in papier mache or wood carvings. This workshop will focus on designing fantastic creatures using inspiration from animals and images of Mexican Alebrijes, then sculpting with paper and clay to bring creatures to life. Visit Alebrijes Art Class | Benton County Museums for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit City of Corvallis | City Council Meeting for more info.

Jeff Sux Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Tuesday, Oct 21

Greeters: KMTR. The Corvallis Contractor, 1750 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Greeters: KMTR for more info.

Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Board of Commissioners Calendar for more info.

Infant Storytime. 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. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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! Visit CBCPL | Little Listeners Storytime for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether 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 Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

READ Dogs. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit CBCPL | READ Dogs for more info.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. 4 pm. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Downtown Infrastructure Subcommittee. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit City of Corvallis | Downtown Vitality for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Virtual. 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Visit JEDI Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Adult Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30. 16+. In collaboration with the Arts Center. This month’s craft is zombie dolls, or bring a personal project to work on. Visit CBCPL | Adult Craft Night for more info.

Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

League of Women Voters: Voter Services Committee Meeting. 7 pm. Current League Members are welcome to attend. Visit League of Women Voters | Corvallis for more info.

Just No1se, Elena Michelle, Jeremy Haney. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, Oct 22

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.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at 1-3 year olds. 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. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. Free play with library provided toys. Visit CBCPL | Playtime for more info.

Chamber Business Forum: Workforce Housing Summit. Benton Community Foundation
340 NW 5th Street, Corvallis. 11:30 am. A discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping workforce housing in Corvallis. Panelists include, Paul Bilotta – City Planner, City of Corvallis, Emily Reiman – CEO, DevNW and Selina Barnes – Gov Affairs Director, Willamette Association of Realtors. Visit Chamber Business Forum: Workforce Housing Summit for more info.

Coffee with Curators: machinekind. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. An hour-long meet and greet with machinekind co-curators Alicia Patterson (Mary Jones and Thomas Hart Horning Assistant Professor of Public History and Ethnomusicology) and Ashley Stull Meyers (Mary Jones and Thomas Hart Horning Chief Curator of Art, Science, and Technology) in the Stirek Gallery. The curators will facilitate an informal walkthrough and Q&A about the exhibition, accompanied by coffee. Visit machinekind: Coffee with Curators | PRAx for more info.

Connect to Tech. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Ave, Philomath. 5:30 pm. A monthly meeting to explore and discuss a different internet-related topic with Pioneer Connect. This month’s topic is streaming media. Visit Connect to Tech | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Real Talk: Jason Dorsette. Austin Hall 100, 2751 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. This installment of Real Talk features Jason Dorsette, Executive Director at Linn-Benton Community College, in a dialogue on resilience, representation, and the ongoing work of creating meaningful change. Visit Real Talk featuring Jason J. Dorsette | Oregon State University for more info.

Wayne Goins. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Outstanding live guitarist. Biographer of Charlie Christian, Jimmy Rogers and Taj Mahal. Magazine columnist. Prolific recording artist. Founder of Little Apple Records. University Distinguished Professor in Jazz Studies at Kansas State University. Wayne Goins exemplifies virtuosity. He’ll be joined at PRAx by an all-star ensemble of Oregon musicians, including Ryan Biesack on percussion, Tyler Abbott on bass, Joe Manis on tenor sax and Torrey Newhart on piano. A shortened Happy Hour set. Visit Wayne Goins | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Killer Clowns from Outer Space. Whiteside Theatre, 361 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm.
Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town. Visit Killer Clowns from Outer Space | Whiteside Theater for more info.

Wayne Goins. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $5/student. Full length set. Outstanding live guitarist. Biographer of Charlie Christian, Jimmy Rogers and Taj Mahal. Magazine columnist. Prolific recording artist. Founder of Little Apple Records. University Distinguished Professor in Jazz Studies at Kansas State University. Wayne Goins exemplifies virtuosity. He’ll be joined at PRAx by an all-star ensemble of Oregon musicians, including Ryan Biesack on percussion, Tyler Abbott on bass, Joe Manis on tenor sax and Torrey Newhart on piano. Visit Wayne Goins | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

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

Thursday Oct 23

Coffee Hour. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library joy. Visit Coffee Hour | 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 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.

Oregon: Science, Climate Change and Wildfires. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free. Registration required. A lecture by author William G Robbins. Beginning in the late 1950s, evidence began to emerge that human activities, primarily the use of fossil fuels, created heat-trapping gases that caused global temperature to rise. By the mid 1980s, these conditions contributed to climate change that in Oregon and in other forested regions caused an increase in the size and severity of wildfire. Visit Oregon: Science, Climate Change & Wildfires | Benton County Museums for more info.

Preschool Storytime. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime aimed at ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Night at the Museum. Cordley Hall, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 – 9 pm. All ages, children must be accompanied. A Halloween-themed event with the OSU Natural History collections and student organizations. An opportunity to see some of the unique specimens in the collections. Visit Night At the Museum | Oregon State University for more info.

Cooks and Books: Peruvian Cooking. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free, no registration required. Peruvian cooking with Valery Cam. Valery will demonstrate how to prepare Ají de Gallina, one of Peru’s most beloved traditional dishes. This comforting recipe features shredded chicken in a creamy, gently spicy sauce made with ají amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper), milk, bread, and pecans. A classic that can be traced back to colonial Peru, Ají de Gallina reflects a blend of Spanish and Andean culinary traditions. Visit Cooks and Books | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $15/regular, $11/advance. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

The Long Walk. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Delbert Anderson (Najavo/Diné) is the 2025-26 Teaching Artist-in Residence at PRAx. His unique work The Long Walk is performed over 1,674 days, the duration of the forced relocation of the Navajo people between 1863 and 1868. At the same moment in time on each of 50 dates over the 1,674 days, a single note from the work is played by musicians throughout the world. Please note that The Long Walk is not a performance in the traditional sense. The sounding of the single note for this date (an eighth note, Concert D) will be led by Delbert Anderson, welcoming participants to engage with the moment as a spiritual meditation, a contemplation of history and a metaphoric journey. Visit The Long Walk | PRAx for more info.

Satellite: Essays on Fatherhood and Home, Near and Far. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. What forms may grace take, and how can parents pass that dignity on to their children? How do we find renewal following personal and placebased trauma? In Satellite, author Simmons Buntin beautifully explores these questions and the meaning of parenthood and belonging — in place, time, family and community — across 16 essays written over nearly two decades. Visit Satellite: Essays on Fatherhood and Home | PRAx for more info.

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

Haunted Corn Maze. The Melon Shack, corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Visit Corn Maze Haunted Maze | The Melon Shack for more info.

Mini Kiss. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $40. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Friday, October 24

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agricultural Hall, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Anna Guasco, OSU Marine Studies, presenting “Victors, Victims, or Villains of the Anthropocenes: Gray Whales at the End of the World.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series – Oregon State University for more info.

Solar System Ambassador: Exoplanets. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Local Solar System Ambassador Erika shares about the many planets beyond our solar system. Planets orbiting their stars closer than Mercury, spinning faster than Earth, and ones larger and hotter than Jupiter. Visit Solar System Ambassador: Exoplanets | CBCPL for more info.

Joanne Broh Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. Tour departs from the sidewalk outside The Clothes Tree at 2nd & Madison, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/early bird, $19/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

The Magic Barrel. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. Doors at 6 pm, Reading at 7 pm. A night of food, drink, music, and readings by writers in the PNW raising funds to fight hunger in our area. Benefiting Stone Soup. Visit Home | Magic Barrel for more info.

Marvelous Monster Mash. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5/ticket, available at the door. 18+. An inclusive social event welcomes all ghouls and ghosts to groove the night away. This dance is co-sponsored by the Arc of Benton County and provides a space for people of all abilities. Visit Marvelous Monster Mash | Corvallis Oregon for more info.