Friday, March 6
Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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 2nd 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 2nd 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 | CBCPL for more info.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th 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 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis.
12 pm. Xiyan Wang, Tsinghua University, presents “From Symbol to Sentinel: How Does Nature Act?” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series | Oregon State University for more info.
Arboretum Walks. Tour begins on quad side of OSU Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $5 donation requested to benefit Linn Benton Food Share. Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections, and Instructor in the Department of Horticulture, provides a tree and campus landscape history walk in the OSU Campus Arboretum. Visit Arboretum Walks | College of Agricultural Sciences for more info.
Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | The Arts Center for more info.
Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall 328, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Presented by Naomi Fitter, Associate Professor, OSU College of Engineering. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.
Critical Conversations: Risa Puelo. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Independent curator Risa Puleo will speak about how debates driving social practice during the AIDS crisis inspire her working methods and exhibitions such as Walls Turned Sideways: Artists Confront the Justice System, Monarchs: Brown and Native Artists in the Path of the Butterfly, and her curatorial contribution to the 2023 Counterpublic Triennial, which resulted in the rematriation of a sacred site. Visit Critical Conversations Presents: Risa Puleo | PRAx for more info.
Teen Advisory Group. 2nd 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.
Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A night of family fun. The night features STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Featured Author: C.A. House. Grassroots Books & Music, 251 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. C.A. House will be tabling at the front of the store talking about his book, Archblade: Legend of the Defiler, and ready to sign purchased copies. Visit C.A. House | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.
CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.
Nick Clark: A Woodworker’s Journey from the UK to Corvallis. Corvallis Museum, 211 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free, donations accepted. Nick will describe how a “lad” from an English village who began his woodworking career in a traditional UK 5-year woodworking apprenticeship program at age 16 ended up a master woodworker in the Corvallis, Oregon area. Visit Nick Clark Lecture | MWWG for more info.
Moms Unhinged. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30, doors at 7. Cost: $28/advance, $32/door. A night of laughter exploring everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate. Men are welcome to the show, too. Headlined by Stephanie McHugh, Naomi Fitter, and Jody Carroll. Visit Moms Unhinged | Whiteside Theater for more info.
Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30. Cost: $15/general, $12/youth and senior, students free. In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors gather to distract themselves from the loss of civilization by retelling beloved pieces of popular media around a campfire. As the years wear on, theatre groups specialize in mythologizing an episode of The Simpsons to suit their own new social mores. This bizarre, funny, and surprising play explores the power of story to buoy community in times of loss and tragedy. Visit Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play | PRAx for more info.
No Filter Rides Again. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $17/ticket. Rated R. Seasoned improvisers take the mainstage with no brakes, no guardrails, and no idea what’s going to happen next. Audience suggestions influence the show, becoming fuel for hilarious scenes created out of thin air. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Shafty from Portland. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Saturday, March 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.
Public Seed Library Pop Up Clinic. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Benton County Master Gardeners will help with garden plans, selecting the right seeds and answering general vegetable garden questions. Visit Public Seed Library Pop-Up Clinic | CBCPL 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 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 2nd 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. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. Say hello and ask questions about your local government. Featuring Ward 6 City Councilor Alison Bowden. Visit Government Comment Corner | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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.
Saturday Stories. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at preschool aged children. A storytime for children of all ages. Visit Saturday Stories | CBCPL for more info.
Wild4Nature. Avery Park- Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Dr, Corvallis. 12 pm. Budding young naturalists and their families can have a wild afternoon with several local environmental organizations. Learn about forests, birds, the hidden world of soil, and more. Families will each take home a nature activity. Visit Wild4Nature | Chintiminti Wildlife Center Facebook for more info.
Tween Writing Workshop. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1 pm. 4th and 5th graders. Focused writing time in a calm and supportive environment. Writing prompts and snacks will be provided along with the opportunity to receive feedback Visit Tween Writing Workshop | 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.
Creating Your Own Terrarium. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $45/person. An opportunity to make your own terrarium to bring home, under guidance. Choices for plants and decorations can be personalized, care instructions provided. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.
CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.
Historic Philomath College Tour. 1101 Main St, Philomath. 2 pm. Registration required. Cost: $10/person. Historic tour of Philomath College will highlight the stories of the students and teachers who lived and worked here, shaping the future of the town of Philomath. Erected in 1867, building is now listed as a National Register of Historic Places. Visit Benton County Museum Historic Philomath College for more info.
Talking Values Across Political Divides. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 pm. A reflective conversation with Lowell Greathouse, retired United Methodist minister, on the question “How can I be me without making it difficult for you to be you?” Visit Talking Values Across Political Divides (A Beyond 250 Conversation) | CBCPL for more info.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser. McNary Dining Hall, 1300 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $5-20, sliding scale, children under 5 free. Students can participate via their dining hall plan. Enjoy delicious soup from McNary Dining Center and take home a beautiful ceramic bowl made by campus and local artisans. Proceeds from the event go to the food pantry at the Basic Needs Center, University Housing and Dining Service’s Full Plate fund and local non-profit Fresh & Local, First! Visit Empty Bowls Fundraiser | OSU for more info.
Vietnamese Student Association at OSU 54th Annual Culture Show. Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Doors at 4:30 pm, show at 6 pm. Cost: $6/general. Annual Culture Show, Ánh Ðèn Ngàn Nam – Light of a Thousand Years, weaves together storytelling, music, dance, and food to showcase both the traditional roots and evolving identity of the Vietnamese community. Visit VSA@OSU 54th Annual Culture Show | OSU for more info.
CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.
Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30. Cost: $15/general, $12/youth and senior, students free. In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors gather to distract themselves from the loss of civilization by retelling beloved pieces of popular media around a campfire. As the years wear on, theatre groups specialize in mythologizing an episode of The Simpsons to suit their own new social mores. This bizarre, funny, and surprising play explores the power of story to buoy community in times of loss and tragedy. Visit Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play | PRAx for more info.
Citizens of the Universe and Ludicrous Speed. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm start. Cost: $10/presale, $15/general. Citizens of the Universe are a Corvallis, OR-based Funk/Soul/Hip-hop/Afrobeat supergroup, featuring Ben Metzger, Curtis Monette, Dave Trenkel, Page Hundemer, Peter Argyres, Matt Calkins, Bruce Green and JD Monroe. Ludicrous Speed is a ska revue band formed in 2012 by a few Corvallis horn players with a love for ska music. Their current 8-member lineup is dedicated to spreading the love of ska music and encouraging dancing and merriment. Visit Citizens of the Universe & Ludicrous Speed | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Goodbye Viking. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Sunday, March 8
Barbie Tour. Meet at The Lonely Skein, 517 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $19/general, $10/student. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about local women who shaped the past and trailblazers currently making history. Fascinating, feel-good stories of suffragists, scholars, musicians, and visionaries while visiting vibrant women-owned businesses along the way on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.
From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 2nd 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.
Barbie Tour. Meet at The Lonely Skein, 517 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Cost: $19/general, $10/student. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about local women who shaped the past and trailblazers currently making history. Fascinating, feel-good stories of suffragists, scholars, musicians, and visionaries while visiting vibrant women-owned businesses along the way on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.
CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.
Spiritual Conversations: Faith and Doubt. Meadowlark Clubhouse, 277 NW Conifer Blvd., Corvallis. 3 pm. Strengthening the unity in our community. Hosted by the Corvallis Interfaith Network. Contact CorvallisInterfaithNet@gmail.com for more info.
Jurassic Park. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone’s lives, including his grandchildren’s, in danger. Visit Jurassic Park | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Auditions: Women in Congress. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center, 1701 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Open group auditions for the University Theatre spring production of WOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai) play. Visit Auditions: Women in Congress | OSU for more info.
Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $19/general, $15/early bird. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.
Jurassic Park. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone’s lives, including his grandchildren’s, in danger. Visit Jurassic Park | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Monday, March 9
Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
International Women’s Day Celebration. Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. A reception co-hosted by President Murthy and Provost Haggerty which aims to recognize and celebrate women at OSU. The program will include remarks by the provost and guest speaker, Jane Lubchenco. Visit International Women’s Day Celebration | OSU for more info.
City Budget Commission Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis.
5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. Visit City Budget Commission Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.
Community Grief Support Group Drop In. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. An open, drop-in support group for anyone in the community who is grieving a death of someone they care about. A network of fellow grievers will explore a different topic each session. Visit Community Grief Support Group Drop-In | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.
Auditions: Women in Congress. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center, 1701 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Open group auditions for the University Theatre spring production of WOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai) play. Visit Auditions: Women in Congress | OSU for more info.
Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $19/general, $15/early bird. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.
D.K. Opening for Henry Jaxon Jr. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, March 10
Tuesday Morning Greeters: New Way Pediatrics. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 26th 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.
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.
The Future of the Arts and The Arts Center in Corvallis. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest memberships and scholarships available. Presenter: Erinn Gavaghan, Director, Corvallis Arts Center. The Arts Center (TAC) offers exhibitions, learning opportunities, artists’ development, and cultural events for the Corvallis area. TAC has championed the arts for over 60 years and is poised for growth. Learn more about the Center’s plans for the future from its Executive Director. Visit 2026 Winter Academy For Lifelong Learning 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 | CBCPL for more info.
Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th 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.
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.
Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | 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. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. Downtown Economy Subcommittee. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.
TAC Makes at C3. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Making and creating with the Arts Center at Corvallis Community Center. All supplies provided or bring your own. Visit TAC Makes at C3 | City of Corvallis for more info.
Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. Downtown Infrastructure subcommittee. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.
Figure Drawing Session. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $25. 18+. Refine your drawing skills in our Figure Drawing Sessions featuring a live model. These sessions provide a quiet, focused environment for practicing gesture, proportion, and form. Bring your own equipment/materials and enjoy a mix of short and long poses. No instruction—just time to create. Visit The Arts Center | Figure Drawing Class for more info.
Trivia Night at 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.
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.
One Direction Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, March 11
Department Head Meeting with Community Development, Public Works and NAPE. 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 26th 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.
Exercise and Wellness As We Age. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest memberships and scholarships available. Presenter: Nathan Haines, Owner, Fitness Over 50. Nathan Haines will discuss the importance of a regular fitness routine to health and well-being, especially when aging. Topics covered will include not only the physical benefits of exercise, such as strength, maintaining bone density, cardiovascular fitness, and brain health, but also the emotional and social gains we experience when we are active. Visit 2026 Winter Academy For Lifelong Learning 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 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 2nd 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 2nd 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, Philomath. 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.
Squishitivies. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. 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 Squishitivities | Philomath Library 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.
Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | The Arts Center for more info.
Random Review: On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. This month’s reviewer is Carolyn Rawles, Retired Director of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and avid traveler, covering On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and The Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves. Visit Random Review: On the Hippie Trail…| CBCPL for more info.
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.
Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Puppy Yoga! Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. Stretch while adoptable puppies roam the room. After a gentle, beginner friendly yoga class with Love Yoga Studios, enjoy a brief puppy play session. Visit Puppy Yoga! | Benton County Museums for more info.
Diffusions: A Musical Technology Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. This concert by students in Oregon State’s Music Technology program explores the aesthetic power of electronic sound production and manipulation through technological experimentation. Programs include a diverse representation of music and media, ranging from ballads and rock songs to electronic dance music, experimental music, and multimedia for laptops. Visit Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert | PRAx for more info.
Jurassic Park. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone’s lives, including his grandchildren’s, in danger. Visit Jurassic Park | 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 March 12
Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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.
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.
AI and Us. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest memberships and scholarships available. Presenter: Ramon Alvarado, Assoc. Professor of Philosophy, University of Oregon. The advent of publicly accessible generative artificial intelligence (AI) has brought forth a myriad of questions about AI’s place in our everyday lives. In this talk, Professor Alvarado will explore AI’s potential for civilizational transformation across areas like care, learning, and loneliness. Visit 2026 Winter 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 2nd 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 2nd 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.
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.
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.
Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | The Arts Center for more info.
OSU University Chorale. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Free. The University Chorale is comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members. Visit OSU University Chorale | PRAx for more info.
Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Registration required. Featuring Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Visit Senior Book Club | CBCPL for more info.
Sustainability Fair. CH2MHill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. The Fair will feature more than 60 hands-on exhibits, each representing a partner organization or action team of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. A spread of local food will be provided by New Morning Bakery, with music provided by the Nick Rivard/Ben Woodman Jazz Guitar Duo. Visit Sustainability Fair | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting. Location sent to members via email. 6:30 pm. Visit NAACP Events for more info.
OSU Guitar Ensemble. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. Presenting repertoire from all over the world and from many historical eras, the ensemble carries audiences into the full range of what the instrument can do. Visit OSU Guitar Ensemble | PRAx for more info.
Sustainability Town Hall 2026. CH2MHill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Registration recommended, space limited. This year’s Town Hall theme is Reciprocity: Vision and Action. A highlight of the program will be the keynote presentation by David Harrelson, Cultural Resources Manager of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. The title of his presentation is “huy huy: An Indigenous Approach to Abundance through Giving and Receiving”. Visit Sustainability Town Hall 2026 | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.
Solo Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Friday, March 13
Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th 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 2nd 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 2nd 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 | CBCPL for more info.
Preschool Science Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
10:30 am. A special science-themed storytime followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science, and math. Visit Preschool Science Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th 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 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis.
12 pm. Emily Yates-Doerr, OSU Anthropology, presenting “Nuclear Stories from America’s Atomic Heartland.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series | Oregon State University for more info.
Paintings from the Suburbs. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. California artist Ron Walker, depicts emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives. A tongue and cheek commentary on the American way of life. Visit Paintings from the Suburbs | The Arts Center for more info.
Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.
SAFE Happy Hour. Laughing Planet,127 NW 2nd 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.
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.
Kate Alice Marshall: The Girls Before. Grassroots Books and Music, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Kate Alice Marshall is the USA Today bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods, No One Can Know, A Killing Cold, and multiple novels for younger readers. Visit Kate Alice Marshall | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.
Queer Diaries. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. A night of stories, poems and spoken word from a queer perspective. Support community and queer joy in a safe space. Visit Queer Diaries | Benton County Museums for more info.
River Flicks for a Cause. Peak Sports Corvallis, 207 NW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free, registration requested. An evening of short river-focused documentaries produced by Fresh Waters International. The films screened will cover topics such as salmon habitat restoration, federal water protection, and the recovery of lamprey in our Oregon waters. This free screening will be accompanied by a raffle for river-related merchandise, free snacks and drinks, and discussion among community members about how to protect our rivers in the face of mounting environmental threats. Visit River Flicks for a Cause | Willamette Riverkeeper for more info.
OSU Jazz Ensemble. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. From classic standards to modern, explorative arrangements, the OSU Jazz Ensemble covers the range of an extensive musical landscape. Within this big-band-sized ensemble, Director Ryan Biesack shapes and encourages musical conversations among the participants. Visit OSU Jazz Ensemble | PRAx for more info.
CSD Theaters Presents: Footloose! Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $18/general, $10/Youth, $15/CSD employees, $15/seniors. The stage adaptation of the hit 1984 film, telling the story of Chicago-raised Ren McCormack who moves to the conservative town of Bomont, where dancing is outlawed. Ren challenges the ban, rallying his classmates and clashing with the town’s preacher, ultimately pushing the community to heal from a past tragedy and reclaim their right to express themselves through music and dance. Visit Footloose! | CSD Theaters for more info.
Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7:30. Cost: $15/general, $12/youth and senior, students free. In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors gather to distract themselves from the loss of civilization by retelling beloved pieces of popular media around a campfire. As the years wear on, theatre groups specialize in mythologizing an episode of The Simpsons to suit their own new social mores. This bizarre, funny, and surprising play explores the power of story to buoy community in times of loss and tragedy. Visit Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play | PRAx for more info.
Rossum’s Universal Robots. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket, $18/seniors and students. Rossum’s Universal Robots is a science fiction play written in 1920 by the Czech playwright Karel Čapek. The play, which introduced the concept of robots to the world, is set in a dystopian future where machines serve humanity. It is also a treatise on political and social others, hierarchy, and the dangers of authoritarianism. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Fluid Druid with Veradas and LEGS. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm show. Cost: $10/presale, $15/general. An evening of Psychedelic Rock. Visit Fluid Druid w/ Veradas and LEGS | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Goth Dance with DJ Petricore. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
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