Friday, Feb 6

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.

Vistas and Vineyards 2026. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. A celebration of 36 years of the Vistas and Vineyards plein air painting group. Visit Vistas & Vineyards 2026 | Guistina 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.

Art That Gives Back. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Features abstract works by Tom Mayers, a Corvallis-based painter, artist, and photographer. His work explores color, movement, and the forces that shape how we experience the world. All artwork sales from this exhibit benefit local nonprofit, Old Mill Center. Visit Art That Gives Back | The Arts Center for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Annually, The Arts Center welcomes artists of all ages and experience levels to show one original work of art in the Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open. Traditionally, the show features upwards of 300 artists whose work is hung salon style. Visit Howland Community Open | The Arts Center for more info.

Serendipity: Avery McDowell. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. n the exhibition, McDowell sets aside the grief and weariness that comes with living in an unreliable body and instead focuses on the positive ways her lived experience has shaped her. By honestly exploring themes of desire, pain and chance, McDowell publicly takes control over aspects of her private identity. She celebrates the mother figures who have cared for her in chaos and grief, and shows gratitude for her struggles, as they are the inspiration that drives her artistic practice. Visit Serendipity: Avery McDowell Exhibition | The Arts Center for more info.

Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall 328, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1:20 pm. Presented by Briana Bellis, Assistant Professor of Economics, UC Merced. 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.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit CBCPL Teen Advisory Group for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. From live performances and gallery walks to family-friendly activities and after-hours shopping, Friday Lights is a chance to experience downtown in a new way. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A night of family fun, featuring STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience. This month’s activities include open play with Corvallis Indoor Park, balloon batting with Little League, and a teddy bear bedtime station with Mari’s Place. Visit Family Fun Night | City of Corvallis for more info.

February Featured Author: A.B. Daniels-Annachi. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A. B. Daniels-Annachi is a trans, South Asian author from the PNW, reading from his new romantasy title. Author of romantic fantasy A Tide of Treason and young adult series The Violents, he finds inspiration in the stories, folktales, and myths he grew up reading. Visit February Featured Author | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Banff Mountain Film Festival. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Cost: $25/ticket per evening. Purchase tickets for Friday and Saturday to safe $5. An exhilarating lineup of films showcasing outdoor adventures, mountain culture, and environmental stories. Each of the two nights feature 6 diverse films, from heart-pounding escapades to beautifully narrated tales of wild places and unforgettable experiences. Visit Banff Mountain Film Festival | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

The Charlie Horses, Riot Riot, The Crawlers, Teeth for Eyes. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

The Hilltop Big Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. We perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, The Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and The Average White Band. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Invertigo Dance Theatre: Formulae and Fairy Tales. PRAx, 470 SW 1th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $25/general, $5/student. With sweeping video projections, an original music score, and an immersive experience at the margins of dance and theatre, Formulae and Fairy Tales casts the life of mathematical genius Alan Turing, one of the founders of AI, in a new light. Built around the Technicolor mythology of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, one of Turing’s favorite films, this mash-up of a twisted, fairy-tale palette and innovative choreography explores the interplay of Turing’s history-changing accomplishments and how — after helping to crack the German Enigma code during World War II — he was criminally prosecuted for his sexuality. Visit Invertigo Dance Theatre: Formulae and Fairy Tales | PRAx for more info.

Saturday, Feb 7

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am. Food, produce and artisan goods available. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market for more info.

Little’s Open Play. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Cost: $30/ten visits, or $5/visit drop in. Aimed at families with children ages 0-5. An informal, non-facilitated play opportunity for families. Parents remain in room and actively supervising their children. Visit Little’s Open Play | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL 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.

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 Council Carolyn Mayers. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.

Firefighter Storytime with the Corvallis Fire Department. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A special firefighter themed story time. Visit Fire Fighter Storytime | CBCPL 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.

Unlocking Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Spark fresh ways of seeing and connecting with exhibits thru volunteer led interactive activities in TAC’s main gallery. Visit Unlocking Art | The Arts Center for more info.

Author Event: The Great Truffle Snuffle. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Author event with Lindsay Cordero, author of The Great Truffle Snuffle! There will be a truffle dig activity for kids. Visit Author Event: The Great Truffle Snuffle | CBCPL 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.

Truffle Dog Demonstration. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 2 pm. A truffle-sniffing dog demonstration in Central Park. Indi, a Golden Doodle will demonstrate how she hunts for truffles, following an author event with Lindsay Cordero, author of The Great Truffle Snuffle. Visit Truffle Dog Demonstration | CBCPL for more info.

Vincent Intondi, Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. A professor, historian, and author, Vincent Intondi is widely considered the preeminent authority on the intersection of race and nuclear weapons. Visit Vincent Intondi | Oregon State University for more info.

Ten Tiny Dances. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $19/general, $17/student, senior. An intimate experience with dance in the Majestic Lab Theatre. Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high surrounded by the audience, just a few feet away. Dancers present ballet, modern, contact improv, tap, jazz, tango, Columbian dances, hip hop, all expressing the theme – “The Little Black Dress.” Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

International Guitar Night. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Four international guitar virtuosos in one evening, solo and together. The ensemble includes Brazilian rock and flamenco whiz Lucas Imbiriba, flamboyant Hawaiian ukulele master Taimane, the intensely creative fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko from Russia, and classical guitarist Thu Le from Viet Nam. Visit International Guitar Night | PRAx for more info.

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

Ten Tiny Dances. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $19/general, $17/student, seniorperformance. An intimate experience with dance in the Majestic Lab Theatre. Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high surrounded by the audience, just a few feet away. Dancers present ballet, modern, contact improv, tap, jazz, tango, Columbian dances, hip hop, all expressing the theme – “The Little Black Dress.” Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Zeke Plays Drums. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Sunday, Feb 8

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

Getting into Beekeeping. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free. This class will cover: how to build a beehive, hive components and vocabulary, tools, apparel, basic social organization of honey bees, and how to procure live bees in different ways. Visit Shonnards Classes and Events 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.

Corvallis Interfaith Café. Christian Science Church, 310 NW 16th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Free, donations accepted. Speaker Ed Conrad, Retired Unity Minister from Eugene, and Spiritual Conversations – ‘Deepening Your Inner Purpose’. Contact: lynnwwalker@gmail.com for more info.

Film Screening: Brave. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Free, reserve in advance. The Academy Award-winning film follows Merida, an impulsive young lady and daughter to King Fergus and Queen Elinor, who is determined to carve her own path in life. This showing is in anticipation of Julie Fowlis’s performance later in the week, also at PRAx. Julie Fowlis sang two of the original songs in the film. Visit Film Screening: Brave | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Shedd Institute: On the Radio. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $21-$32/ticket. Marisa Frantz and friends offer up an evening of classic pop from 1967. Look for hits from that year from U.S. and British groups and individual artists including The Monkees, The Doors, The Young Rascals, The Supremes, Frankie Valli, Petula Clarke, Ed Ames, Frank & Nancy Sinatra and more. Visit Shedd Institute: On The Radio | Oregon State University for more info.

Casablanca. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. Visit Casablanca | 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.

Casablanca. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. Visit Casablanca | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, Feb 9

Community Drop In Grief Support. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Attend regularly or drop in as needed. Visit Community Grief Drop In Support | Luminia Hospice for more info.

Tuesday, Feb 10

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Downtown Vitality Task Force. The Plaza, 425 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Caregiver Connections Support Group. Luminia Hospice, 720 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. The purpose of this group is to provide a format for sharing common experiences and for supporting one another along the difficult path of caregiving. Open to all family caregivers in our community regardless of type of illness or prognosis. Groups are open to anyone regardless of current or prior hospice participation. Visit Caregiver Connections Support Group | Luminia Hospice 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 small conifers for the home. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | CBCPL 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.

Figure Drawing Session. Corvallis Museum, 211 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $25/class. 18+. Refine skills in session with live nude model. No instruction provided. Visit Figure Drawing Session| The Arts Center 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 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Astronomy on Tap. Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, Feb 11

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.

Squishitivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 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: Marketing That Doesn’t Suck. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 11:30 pm. Cost: $15/members, $25/members with lunch, $25/nonmembers, $35/nonmembers with lunch. Drawing from real-world experience building businesses from scratch, this class focuses on low-cost, high-impact marketing strategies rooted in human connection, clarity of message, and community presence. Participants will learn how to generate momentum without paid ads, gimmicks, or tactics that feel inauthentic. Presented by Tim Rist. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Random Review: The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Review by Ryan Jones, Department Head, Department of History, University of Oregon. Visit Random Review | CBCPL for more info.

Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 Meeting. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 (CRTF2) meetings. Visit Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 Meeting | City of Corvallis

Teen Sketch Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Grades 6-12. An hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques. Visit Teen Sketch Club | CBCPL for more info.

Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee | City of Corvallis for more info.

Cultivating Collective Resilience in the Polycrisis with Sarah Jaquette Ray. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Drawing on her book written for her students, A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet, Sarah Jaquette Ray, professor at Cal Poly Humboldt, will focus on the role of our emotions in climate justice advocacy. Visit Cultivating Collective Resilience in the Polycrisis with Sarah Jaquette Ray | PRAx for more info.

Galentine’s Day Flower Arranging Workshop. 2Towns Cider Taphouse, 33930 SE Eastgate Cir,
Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $55/person. 21+. All materials and instruction included. Learn to make a stunning flower arrangement. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

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

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

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

Thursday Feb 12

Benton County Board of Commissioners Department Head Meeting with Health Services and Community Health Centers . Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Reservations required, free. Children can bring a stuffed animal to the museum for an interactive Story Time with songs, crafts and books about animals. After Story Time, if the child is comfortable doing so, they can leave their stuffed animal for a magical overnight adventure at the Museum. Pick up child’s stuffed friend the next day and receive photos of their overnight escapades. Visit Stuffed Animal Sleepover | Corvallis Museum for more info.

Serendipity: Avery McDowell. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. In the exhibition, McDowell sets aside the grief and weariness that comes with living in an unreliable body and instead focuses on the positive ways her lived experience has shaped her. By honestly exploring themes of desire, pain and chance, McDowell publicly takes control over aspects of her private identity. She celebrates the mother figures who have cared for her in chaos and grief, and shows gratitude for her struggles, as they are the inspiration that drives her artistic practice. Visit Serendipity: Avery McDowell Exhibition | The Arts Center for more info.

Public Seed Library Presentation: Growing Greens Through Four Seasons. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. An opportunity to learn more about growing greens through all four seasons. Presented by Benton County Master Gardner Janet Throop. Visit Public Seed Library Presentation | CBCPL for more info.

Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Featuring Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls. Copies of the book are available in regular and large print. Visit Senior Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting. Location sent to members via email. 6:30 pm. Visit NAACP Events for more info.

Julie Fowlis. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25-$35/general, $5/student. Julia Fowlis’ crystalline vocals have enchanted listeners across five studio albums and collaborations with James Taylor, KT Tunstall, Mary Chapin Carpenter and dozens of others. Her largest TV audience to date — at the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games — reached more than 1 billion. Fowlis has been heard in space on an official NASA astronaut playlist, had a lily flower named after her, and served as the voice of Scottish Gaelic for the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Visit Julie Fowlis | PRAx for more info.

Wild Hog in the Woods. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Winter Student Play: I Met the Baba Yaga (And She Lives in Tennessee). Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre, 2921 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $12/general, $10/child/senior, students free. Seating begins at 7pm, no late seating. This new play is a fresh take on traditional Eastern European folklore and explores themes of community and self-discovery. Visit Winter Student Play | PRAx for more info.

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

Friday, Feb 13

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. Mariana Araujo, Illinois Wesleyan University, presents “Perception Matters: Local Realities and Multispecies Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in the Brazilian Amazon.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall 328, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Presented by Ari Anisfeld, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Arkansas. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe, social space for LGBTQIA+ adults of any age. Connect with friends new and old and find inspiration and community. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.

SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd 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. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:15 pm. 18+. Snacks, crafts and Nerf games, after hours in the library. Visit Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! | CBCPL for more info.

Free Film Friday: Monsters. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Shot entirely on location south of the border, Monsters is smart, even prescient about US-Mexico/Central and South American relations. The viewing will be followed by host OSU University Distinguished Professor Jon Lewis and his guest, Ana Milena Ribero, Associate Professor in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film and author of Dreamer Nation: Immigration, Activism and Neoliberalism. Visit Free Film Friday: Monsters | PRAx for more info.

Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7pm. A night of rhythm and blues. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An Eight- Bit Comedy Revue. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/general, $5/student. From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. Visit STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue | PRAx for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night with KC Shornima. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. Rated R. KC Shornima grew up in Nepal, started comedy in Tennessee, and now works in Midtown Manhattan as a writer on Saturday Night Live. To say she’s going places seems a gross understatement. Following in the dark and dirty tradition of such envelope-pushers as Anthony Jeselnik and Nikki Glaser, KC Shornima’s punchlines both shock and awe. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Dreamrunner Night, Tom Foe, Blue Essence, Fiona Daley, All Ages. Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Rated R, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. An interactive screening packed with outrageous performances, audience participation, glam, camp, and debauchery. Visit The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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