Friday, Jan 9

C3 Open House 2026. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 8 am – 7 pm. Drop by the center to explore classes, see the upcoming schedules, and try free fitness classes. Visit c3 Open House 2026 | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery 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.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Houseplant Repotting Days. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Bring in plants and pots, 12 inch pots or smaller for free repotting with E.B. Stone Organics Indoor Potting Soil. 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.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | 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.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

C3 Caregiver Education and Support Luncheon Series. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. RSVP required. This month’s topic is anticipatory grief, presented by Carla Gabrielsen, MA, Lumina Bereavement Coordinator. Visit C3 Caregiver Education and Support Luncheon Series | City of Corvallis for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A free night of family fun aimed at ages 2-12. January features straw rockets with the STEM Outreach Club, Ocean11 Sea Discovery activities, and more. Visit Family Fun Night | City of Corvallis for more info.

Free Film Friday: Killer of Sheep. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Charles Burnett pushes boundaries in Killer of Sheep, his no-budget, neorealist study of everyday life in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Today recognized as a landmark American film, Burnett stands with the best and brightest of the belatedly celebrated LA Rebellion of 1970s Black filmmakers at UCLA. Filmmaker Chester Toye joins. Visit Free Film Friday: Killer of Sheep | PRAx for more info.

Moon Music. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Portland Psych Art Rock Band. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

The Improv Jam. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Rated PG-13. A chance to hop on stage and play improv games with seasoned professionals. A first-timer or a longtime fan, everyone’s welcome. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and a sense of fun! Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Slippy and The Sheets. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

The Improv Jam. Majesitc Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 9:30 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Rated R. A chance to hop on stage and play improv games with seasoned professionals. A first-timer or a longtime fan, everyone’s welcome. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and a sense of fun! Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Saturday, Jan 10

Audoborn Second Saturday Field Trips. At Willamette Park, meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave. 8 am. Registration required, open to the public.
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess. Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com 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.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | 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.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Houseplant Repotting Days. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Bring in plants and pots, 12 inch pots or smaller for free repotting with E.B. Stone Organics Indoor Potting Soil. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Family Music Fun. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at ages 2-10. Sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program. Visit Family Music Fun | CBCL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

2^nd Saturdays at The Arts Center. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. A free drop in crafting session for all ages. All materials provided. Visit 2nd Saturdays at TAC | The Arts Center 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.

Brewery Tour, Tasting and Beer’s Local Backstory. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis.
5 pm. Cost: $15/early, $19/general. A combination of community stories, behind-the-scenes brewery access, and a beer tasting. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

Ida Jane and the Weekend Gardeners. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Homegrown folk, alt-rock and indie vibes. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Marvelously Majestic. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Rated G. An old-fashioned variety show. Singing, dancing, juggling and more, featuring the Majestic All Stars. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Analogue Maps, Skip the Millers. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Middle Aged Against the Machine with Minor Anomaly. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/presale, $15/at door. An electrifying tribute to Rage Against the Machine featuring some of Corvallis’ most nearly-old musicians – Paul Kincaid (Substitute, Why Why Zed), Alpha Ready (DTW), Tyler Nitzke (Why Why Zed, Blackwater Park), and Ryan Craig (Belly Full of Bob, Night Presser). Visit Middle Aged Against the Machine w/ Minor Anomaly | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sunday, Jan 11

Houseplant Repotting Days. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Bring in plants and pots, 12 inch pots or smaller for free repotting with E.B. Stone Organics Indoor Potting Soil. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Fruit Tree Spraying Class. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Learn the proper techniques, timing, and products for fruit tree spraying. Proper care in the dormant season can alleviate disease and insect problems during the growing season. Visit Classes & Events – Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
12 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

The Matrix. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth–the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Visit The Matrix| Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Mid Valley Bellydance Collective. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

The Matrix. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth–the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Visit The Matrix| Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Men Next Door. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $25. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Monday, Jan 12

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | Oregon State University for more info.

Safe Streets and Roads For All Task Force. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. This meeting is open to the community. Visit Safe Streets & Roads For All Task Force | City of Corvallis for more info.

Greenbelt Land Trust Conservation Updates. Cordley Hall Room #2602, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Carolyn Menke, Stewardship Director at Greenbelt Land Trust, will share plans for upcoming floodplain forest restoration and planting at Luckiamute Confluence, located in Polk County, adjacent to the Luckiamute State Natural Area, plus give an update on prairie restoration at Oak Creek Preserve in Benton County, near Bald Hill Farm. Contact: Esther McEvoy at estherco@peak.org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan 13

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Unwritten Futures. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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.

Greeters: Hospitality Visions. Comfort Suites, 1730 NW 9th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | 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.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesday at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 8 pm. A chance to try new foods and patronize local food trucks. Visit Truckin’ Tuesday | Oregon State University for more info.

Gearing Up for Gardening. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. This week’s topic is early harbingers of spring. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | CBCPL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Economy Subcommittee. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board Meeting. 5:15 pm. Virtual Only. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Ideas Matter: The Machines Powering AI. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Data centers are springing up everywhere to answer the growing demand for artificial intelligence. How do local communities cope with their environmental impact? Participate in a conversation with Felicity Barringer, facilitated by Alicia Patterson (philosophy) & Surabhi Balachander (literature). Visit Ideas Matter Series: The Machines Powering AI | PRAx 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.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis.
6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Wednesday, Jan 14

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | Oregon State University for more info.

Geologic Genomics and Amphibian Conservation. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest membership available. Presented by Dr. Deanna Olson, Research Ecologist for the Forest Service. The intersection of the scientific studies of geology and genetics is central to understand current patterns of biodiversity as well as emerging conservation priorities for unique and at-risk biota. The unique palette of Pacific Northwest amphibian biodiversity shows how integration of geologic genomics can inform amphibian conservation priorities. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning 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.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL 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 | CBCPL for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info.

Lunch and Learn. Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Speed dating style, meeting fellow chamber members and start 2026 with making connections. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Random Review: Becoming Earth How Our Planet Came to Life. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. A review of Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life by Ferris Jabr, by Megan Jones, Assistant Professor, USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Oregon State University. Visit Random Review | CBCPL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

Journey Up the Nile. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest membership available. Presented by Cliff Meneken, Lawyer and historian. An exploration of the most celebrated and longest river in the world, from the land of the pharaohs to Lake Victoria and the Mountains of the Moon in East Africa. This presentation will follow both the early European explorers in search of the source of the Nile, and a more recent account via train, barge, and bus. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning for more info.

Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 meetings. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit Charter Review Task Force Phase 1 Meeting | City of Corvallis 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.

Disposal Site Advisory Committee (DSAC). Virtual only. 6 pm. Visit DSAC Meeting | Benton County for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Planning Commission Meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. See link for agenda. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info.

Ben Woodman Trio. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

The Matrix. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth–the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Visit The Matrix| Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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

Thursday Jan 15

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | Oregon State University for more info.

Secrets of Guerilla Scholarship. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest membership available. Presented by Dr. Sheldon Greaves, Guerilla Scholar, Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies. This presentation is an introduction to the “The Guerrilla Scholar’s Handbook.” The book is part memoir, part practical guide, and part manifesto describing how to do high-level intellectual work outside of academia. More importantly, it emphasizes the pleasure of learning for its own sake, particularly in group settings, for personal enrichment, empowerment, and perhaps most important of all, as a way to enhance the life of communities. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning 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.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

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 | CBCPL 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 | CBCPL for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

Digital Life: Google Sheets. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Librarian Charles Dunham is teaching a workshop on the use of Google Sheets. Visit Digital Life: Google Sheets | CBCPL for more info.

School Board Meeting for Business. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 6:30. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Jackson- Frazier Wetland Habitat. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis.
7 pm. Presentation by Jesse Ott, Director, Benton County Natural Areas, Parks & Events. Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com for more info.

The Intima with Jean Shorts Jesus. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Postpunk (but hard to define) veterans of the Northwest. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Friday, Jan 16

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | 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.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | 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.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agriculture Hall, Rm 211, 170 Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Elissa Bullion, Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services & OSU Anthropology, presents “Collaborative Approaches to Protecting, Identifying, and Repatriating Ancestors in Oregon.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

In Unexpected Harmony. The Arts Center,700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, this exhibition explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction to embody wholeness and understanding. Visit In Unexpected Harmony – Niraja Lorenz & John Richey | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall 412, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Victor Tremblay, Professor of Economics, Emeritus, presents. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

Black History in Benton County Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. 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.

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. Each month one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU shares their work. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | CBCPL for more info.

Pinot & Paint. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $60/person. 21+. Paint and sip with wine, light snacks, and step-by-step acrylic painting in a creative studio setting. Visit Pinot & Paint | The Arts Center for more info.

Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Portland Psych Art Rock Band. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Naughty but Nerdy Presents: Anne Zander is Mother- a Post Partum Comedy. The Maestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Rated R, non mobile babies are welcome. Zander is a master comedienne, a real-life mother of twins, and a woman on a mission to bring birthing parents out of the dark corners of isolation into the cathartic light of shared laughter. Performance may include flashing lights and loud sounds. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Slippy and the Sheets with Moonbear and Fireable Offense. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/presale, $15/at door. Slippy is a band of current/former students, consisting of Alexis Bartlett, Dylan Baumer, Alexander Holliday, and Evany Noriega. Visit Slippy and the Sheets | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Cochi Loc, Yen, DJ Puretaint, Chipps. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.