Friday, Nov 14
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.
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.
Black History in Benton County Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free, donations accepted. Tour lasts around 45 minutes and is suggested for teens and adults. Learn about the Black pioneers of Oregon’s early days who faced discrimination yet made Benton County their home. Featuring the stories of three African-American individuals who settled in Oregon before this region was even a state, the tour gives context to the national controversy over slavery in the mid-1800s and its impact on Oregon demographics even today. Visit Black History in Benton County tour – Benton County Museums for more info.
Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at preschoolers. A special reflection-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science and math. Visit Science Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agricultural Hall, 170 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Traben Pleasant, Veterans Affairs, presenting “Full Circle: A US Military Veteran-Applied Anthropologist Working at the VA.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series – Oregon State University for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Free Film Friday: The People Vs Agent Orange. Milam Hall, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
4 pm. Free Film Friday is presented by the College of Liberal Arts, the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion, and the Honors College. The series of free films are focused around conflict and warfare ecology. The film screening will be followed by remarks from the Conflict and Warfare Ecology research group with a Q&A and discussion. Visit Free Film Friday | Oregon State University for more info.
SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
Exhibit Reception: Philomath Open Studios Tour 20th Anniversary. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 5 pm. A celebration of two decades of local artwork. Light refreshments served, work available for purchase. Visit Exhibit Reception | Benton County Museums for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | CBCPL for more info.
Author Event: Anna McCluskey. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Anna McCluskey is an independent fantasy author known for her witty dialogue, whimsical storylines, and immersive style. Visit Author Event: Anna McCluskey | The Book Bin for more info.
Birthday Party for Kristen Featuring Citizens of The Universe. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. Cost: $10/person. 7 pm. Proceeds benefit local music and color guard programs. Visit Old World Center Events for more info
OSU Fall Choir Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Performances by the Oregon State University choral program, including the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and the OSU Meistersingers. Directed by Dr. Steven Zielke and Dr. Sandra Babb. Visit OSU Fall Choir Concert | PRAx for more info.
Warren Miller’s no-Ciety. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/presale, $25/same day. From big mountain lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, come along to carve carve turns from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland. Featuring all-new, original segments. Visit Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
The Producers. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
An Enemy of the People. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $12/children and seniors, free for OSU Students. A small town descends into chaos when Dr. Stockman makes a startling scientific discovery and attempts to warn the community about the looming catastrophe. Rather than accepting the facts, influential leaders conspire against the doctor for daring to speak truth to power, ultimately turning friends and neighbors against each other. Ibsen’s 1882 play is as relevant as ever in its exploration of politics, corruption, and speaking truth to power. Visit An Enemy of the People – Oregon State University for more info.
Saturday, Nov 15
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st 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.
Creating a Terrarium Workshop. Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am or 3 pm. Cost: $45/person. Learn how to make and care for a terrarium. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery 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.
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 6 City Councilor Allison Bowden. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.
Jingle Mingle. Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis.
10 am – 3 pm. An event to welcome the holiday season. Complete a Holiday Scavenger Hunt to win a prize, and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.
Johnson Collection Center Tours. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10:30am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm. Registration required. Cost: $20/person. Ages 14+. An hour-long guided tour. This is an opportunity to see where where staff and volunteers catalog, research, care for, and safely store the museum’s artifacts, documents, photographs, and books. Visit Johnson Collection Center Tours – Benton County Museums 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.
Lego Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Legos, music and snacks. Visit Monroe Community Library | Lego Block Blast 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.
Goats in America: A Cultural History Book Event. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Author Tami Parr will read and present material from her new OSU Press book, Goats in America: A Cultural History. Visit Goats in America | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Tween Writing Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. 4th-5th grades. Registration required. Meet local author Tom Birdseye who will talk to the group about plot and characterization in writing. Then work on and receive feedback on personal writing projects. Visit Tween Writing Workshop | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
The Producers. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Fly Fishing Festival. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. An exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Highlights include Dan’s epic quest to land the hardest fish in fly fishing, with musky legend Blane Chocklett by his side; a breathtaking adventure fishing for Atlantic Salmon amidst the caribou migration in remote northern waters and many more tales. Visit Fly Fishing Festival | Bluebacks for more info.
Harlem Quartet. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $30-40/general, $5/student. Grammy winning Harlem Quartet has earned acclaim for its dynamic performances and fresh approach to classical music. The quartet’s mission is to advance diversity in classical music, engaging young and new audiences through the discovery and presentation of varied repertoire that includes works by composers of color. Visit Harlem Quartet | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/presale, $25/same day. From big mountain lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, come along to carve carve turns from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland. Featuring all-new, original segments. Visit Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
The Wine Comedy Tour. The Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm.
Cost: $15/presale, $17/regular. Featuring Upstate New York raised, LA based stand up comic Mike Masilotti. 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.
An Enemy of the People. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $12/children and seniors, free for OSU Students. A small town descends into chaos when Dr. Stockman makes a startling scientific discovery and attempts to warn the community about the looming catastrophe. Rather than accepting the facts, influential leaders conspire against the doctor for daring to speak truth to power, ultimately turning friends and neighbors against each other. Ibsen’s 1882 play is as relevant as ever in its exploration of politics, corruption, and speaking truth to power. Visit An Enemy of the People – Oregon State University for more info.
Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.
Lighting Luke (Bridge City Sinners). Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Fire and Ice: A Pat Benatar Experience. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Sunday, Nov 16
Sunday Brunch with Sammy Holmes and The Tappett Brothers. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Benefit Concert. Willamette Grange, 27555 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.) 2 pm. Cost: $10/person, kids free. Fundraiser to support Willamette Grange restoration of dance floor, kitchen, and ADA upgrades. Visit Community Events & Hall Calendar | Willamette Grange #52 for more info.
Celtic Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Fill Your Pantry and Winter Vegetable Sagra. Benton County Fairground, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 12 – 3 pm. Purchase bulk storage foods from local farmers and participate in a celebration of winter vegetables. Visit Fill Your Pantry Event | Ten Rivers Food Web for more info.
The Producers. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Corvallis- OSU Symphony Fall Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $35/advance general, $40/same day general, $5/students. Professional musicians from throughout the Willamette Valley are joined by talented community members, OSU faculty, and OSU students representing a wide span of majors across campus. Including works by Demerssman, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, and others. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Fall Concert | PRAx for more info.
Fiddle Student Concert. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Sheri Ames and students perform. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Django Unchained. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $8/advance. $10/door. With the help of a German bounty-hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner in Mississippi. Visit Django Unchained | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Monday, Nov 17
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
Housing Operational Committee. Virtual. Noon. Visit Housing Operational Committee | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Economic Development Coalition. 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Economic Development Coalition | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Watershed Tap Talk: Presentations by OSU Hydrophiles. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Learn from Hydrophiles Club Members, Rebecca Wheaton, PhD Candidate, and Shannon Duffy, M.S. Student. Visit Marys River Watershed Council for more info.
City Council Meeting. City Council Chambers, 400 SW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend City Council Meetings. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Tuesday, Nov 18
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
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 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. Visit CBCPL | Little Listeners Storytime for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center 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.
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.
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.
Adult Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30. 16+. In collaboration with the Arts Center. Craft supplies provided, or bring a personal project to work on. Visit CBCPL | Adult Craft Night for more info.
Corvallis Housing First Presents: Until We’re All Home. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Free. 6 pm, doors at 5:30 pm. For Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, Corvallis Housing First will be hosting a documentary screening of Until We’re All Home , a series of short films (55 minute runtime) about solving homelessness, told by people working to end homelessness in their communities. The overall focus is on long term, cost effective solutions, and highlights the work of those playing critical roles in these communities. Visit Until We’re All Home | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd 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.
Wednesday, Nov 19
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
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.
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 | Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30. 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.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
12 – 1 pm. This month’s selection is A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library, please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet or work on their own project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Fiber by the Fireplace | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Infrastructure Subcommittee. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Parks & Recreation Operational Advisory Committee members will engage on a variety of Parks & Recreation topics, from Parks and Trails to Recreation Programming and diversity and equity (among many more).Visit Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. This month’s book is James by Percival Everett. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Brian Trapp: Range of Motion. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Brian Trapp, director of University of Oregon’s Disability Studies program and the author of Range of Motion will be joined in conversation by author George Estreich. During the discussion, Trapp and Estreich will discuss disability and caregiving, specifically as it relates to their writing and personal experiences. Visit Brian Trapp | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.
Jazz Wrx Trio. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Django Unchained. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance. $10/door. With the help of a German bounty-hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner in Mississippi. Visit Django Unchained | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Thursday Nov 20
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.
Coffee Hour. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th 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.
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.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Digital Life: Organize Your Digital Life. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Discuss strategies for organizing files and photos, and managing your email inbox. Visit Digital Life | CBCPL for more info.
Native Arts and Crafts Marketplace. 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Featuring local and state-wide Native Artists and makers, refreshments, music and more. Visit Native Arts and Crafts Marketplace – Benton County Museums for more info.
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. A talk by Matika Wilbur, a critically acclaimed social documentarian and photographer from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington. She’ll share details of Project 562, her crowd-funded initiative to visit, engage, and photograph people from over 562 sovereign Tribal Nations in North America. Visit Project 562 | PRAx for more info.
Corvallis Art Walk. Various locations around town. 4 – 7 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists every third Thursday of each month. View the stunning visual artwork at venues around town and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.
Fiber Swap: Release Your Stash. Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4 – 7 pm. Natural fibers only. Release your “someday” yarn or fabric and swap it for your “now” project, start your stash if you don’t have one (yet) and see fiber/fabric demos. Visit News | Tarweed Folk School for more info.
Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Kate and Brendan. Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe. 7 pm. Cost: $20/person. Kate Gregory and Brendan Hearn form an innovative duo that brings together American Old Time, Irish and other folk music traditions on fiddle and cello. They combine their backgrounds from multiple musical styles with their shared appreciation for melody and groove to create rhythmic arrangements of traditional and original tunes and songs. Concert benefits South Benton County Food Bank and the Corvallis Celtic Festival. Visit Upcoming Events | Corvallis Celtic Festival for more info.
Predation of Sea Birds by River Otters. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Presentation by guest speaker Luke Stuntz, OSU graduate research assistant. Visit Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance for more info.
Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Practical Ways to Manage Dementia “Behaviors.” Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Dr. Helen Kao from Lumina Hospice and Palliative care for a free community lecture about dementia. Learn practical steps for ‘diagnosing’ dementia behaviors, explore non-pharmacologic options for managing behavior symptoms and try a wide assortment of real tools and devices to help with dementia care. Visit Practical Ways to Manage Dementia “Behaviors” | CBCPL for more info.
Corvallis Music Collective Friendsgiving. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit CMC Friendsgiving | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
OSU Wind Ensemble Fall Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. This fifty-member ensemble explores new literature and performs the masterworks of the wind band ensemble genre. Directed by Dr. Erik Leung. Visit OSU Wind Ensemble Fall Concert | PRAx for more info.
The Producers. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Friday, Nov 21
Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. In moments of profound uncertainty, the future can feel both fragile and fiercely contested. Unwritten Futures brings together artists whose work imagines, questions, and challenges the directions we might take, collectively and individually. Participating artists explored stories that remain untold, visions unvoiced, and possibilities that emerge when we give form to hope, resonance, and imagination. There are no definitive answers, Unwritten Futures invites viewers into a space of openness and inquiry. Visit Unwritten Futures | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The Philomath Museum is proud to partner with Philomath Open Studios to feature selections from artists participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. In celebration of POST’s 20th anniversary, the exhibit also features work from past participating artists. Visit Philomath Open Studios Tour Anniversary Show | Benton County Museums for more info.
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.
Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at preschoolers. A special reflection-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science and math. Visit Science Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 11:30 am – 5 pm. To check eligibility or to make an appointment, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org. Visit Blood Drive | CBCPL for more info.
Practical Ways to Manage Dementia “Behaviors.” Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Dr. Helen Kao from Lumina Hospice and Palliative care for a free community lecture about dementia. Learn practical steps for ‘diagnosing’ dementia behaviors, explore non-pharmacologic options for managing behavior symptoms and try a wide assortment of real tools and devices to help with dementia care. Visit Practical Ways to Manage Dementia “Behaviors” | CBCPL for more info.
Solastalgia: Reliquaries for the Anthropocene. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, 12 pm – 5 pm. The reliquaries, shrines and altarpieces created for this exhibition ask the viewer to contemplate what is truly sacred in the world. In an age of human-driven climate change, Charles F. Pitz has created a creative response to the experience of “solastalgia” – a homesickness and distress one feels when surrounded by rapid environmental decline. Visit Solastalgia | The Arts Center for more info.
Philomath Annual Tree Lighting. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Annual tree lighting, featuring Santa, the Philomath Rodeo Queen, Lil Knight, free cookies, doughnuts, and hot cocoa. Visit Philomath Annual Tree Lighting for more info.
The Producers. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
An Enemy of the People. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $12/children and seniors, free for OSU Students. A small town descends into chaos when Dr. Stockman makes a startling scientific discovery and attempts to warn the community about the looming catastrophe. Rather than accepting the facts, influential leaders conspire against the doctor for daring to speak truth to power, ultimately turning friends and neighbors against each other. Ibsen’s 1882 play is as relevant as ever in its exploration of politics, corruption, and speaking truth to power. Visit An Enemy of the People – Oregon State University for more info.
Day Ryker and the Rise. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A tasty concoction of original music spiced with deep-pocket grooves, musical adventures, and smooth but funky vocals. Opening set from Becky & Hailey Bird. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Twilight Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Twilight Theme Party. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
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