Friday, March 27
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | 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 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.
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.
Reformation. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, Kim Smith Claudel creates work that exists in deliberate flux. Her process-driven approach embraces the ephemeral, the decaying, and the mundane; building visual systems that resist completion. Reformation is a process of re-forming material, as well as an act of challenging the rules we rarely question. Visit Reformation | 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.
NERF Night for Tweens. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 pm. Grades 4-8. Registration required. Library provides all equipment for NERF play. Visit NERF Night for Tweens | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
12 Angry Jurors. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. The play centers on a challenging case in which a young man stands accused of murder. Twelve strangers on the jury are tasked with the burden of determining his guilt when the death penalty is on the line. Eleven of them take the testimonies and evidence at face value; one, however, does not. This dissenting opinion sets off a fierce and hotly debated standoff before reaching its extraordinary conclusion. Rose’s play remains highly relevant, especially in times of judicial uncertainty. Visit 12 Angry Jurors | UUFC for more info.
The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Trio Bohémo. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30-$40/general, $5/student and youth. Trio Bohémo’s talent and deep musicality became apparent almost immediately after its formation in 2019. Visit Trio Bohémo | 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.
Fireable Offense. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Saturday, March 28
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.
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.
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.
Plant Clinic. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Benton County Master Gardeners are available to answer plant and garden related questions. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery 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.
Tween Art & Movie. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
2 pm. Grades 4-5. Create a self-portrait using a pointillism technique and watch the Minecraft movie (PG). All supplies and snacks provided. Visit Tween Art & Movie | CBCPL for more info.
Root Vegetable with Exeu. World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. $10/suggested donation to support Jackon Street Youth Services. Visit Old World Center Events for more info
12 Angry Jurors. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. The play centers on a challenging case in which a young man stands accused of murder. Twelve strangers on the jury are tasked with the burden of determining his guilt when the death penalty is on the line. Eleven of them take the testimonies and evidence at face value; one, however, does not. This dissenting opinion sets off a fierce and hotly debated standoff before reaching its extraordinary conclusion. Rose’s play remains highly relevant, especially in times of judicial uncertainty. Visit 12 Angry Jurors | UUFC for more info.
Naughty but Nerdy Presents: Laurie Kilmartin. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. Comedian and an Emmy-nominated/WGA Award-winning writer for CONAN. She has also written for the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, The Late Late Show, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. She has performed standup on CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central and Showtime. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.
Double Wish, Kallai. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Sunday, March 29
Sunday Brunch with Nick Rivard. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Organic Vegetable Class for Beginners. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. This class goes over the basics of starting an organic vegetable garden from the soil up, and caring for it over the entire year. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.
Propagation Fair. Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry R, (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd). 11 am. Affordable rootstock and grafting, free quality scion, free seed swap, free and affordable live plants. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Calendar 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.
Cool Hand Luke. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A laid-back Southern man is sentenced to two years in a rural prison, but refuses to conform. Visit Cool Hand Luke | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Myles Bullen. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Cool Hand Luke. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A laid-back Southern man is sentenced to two years in a rural prison, but refuses to conform. Visit Cool Hand Luke | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Spyglass, Lesser Angels, Ditch Lily. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost; $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Monday, March 30
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.
Tuesday, March 31
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters: Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network. Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network, 260 SW Madison Ave, Suite 110, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar 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.
Jammin for the Hungry. 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Community Center. 10 am. Making jam for distribution to local homeless shelters. Volunteers take home a sample of jam. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Calendar for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Infant Storytime | 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.
Housing Operational Committee. Virtual Only. 12 pm. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Visit Housing Operational Committee | City of Corvallis 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.
Gentle Yoga. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Class members learn simple, doable, gentle yoga practices and other practical mind-body exercises to improve breathing, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, rest, and mood. Sitting, standing, and mat postures will be offered. Bring personal mats/props if possible. Taught by Celinda Miller. Visit Gentle Yoga | CBCPL 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.
Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $19/regular, $15/advance, $10/student. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.
Corvallis Emerging Professionals. Old Mill Center, 1650 SW 45th Pl, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Professionals who live in the Corvallis area who are young, or young at heart. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Neighborhood Bikeway Prioritization Open House. Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. This project looks at the City’s remaining eleven Neighborhood Bikeway projects identified in the City’s Transportation System Plan to help speed up future build outs by prioritizing, and developing, conceptual designs and costs for the top five projects. There will be no set presentation for the event. Visit Neighborhood Bikeway Prioritization Open House | City of Corvallis 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.
Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
7:30 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.
Wednesday, April 1
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | Giustina Gallery 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.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Free. Job seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from WorkSource Oregon. Visit Employment Help | 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.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info.
Build It Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Visit BUILD IT Day | CBCPL for more info.
Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Visit Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.
LEGO at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
4 – 5 pm. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in – LEGO bricks provided. Visit CBCPL Lego at the Library for more info.
All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring an imagination! Visit Monroe Community Library All Ages Craft Night for more info.
Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Sheltering Our Unhoused Population: Follow-Up Discussion. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Continuing the discussion sparked by The League of Women Voters March 18th program. Share ideas and discuss homelessness in the community. Visit Sheltering our Unhoused Population: Follow-up discussion | CBCPL for more info.
Planning Commission. Virtual Only. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.
Cool Hand Luke. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A laid-back Southern man is sentenced to two years in a rural prison, but refuses to conform. Visit Cool Hand Luke | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
The Making of True Crime: Behind the Scenes. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. An on-stage conversation featuring Ryan Haas and Leah Sottile, makers of the hit OPB true crime podcast Hush, together with OSU professor Justin St. Germain, author and creator of a hugely popular class on true crime. Moderated by Megan Ward, Director of the Center for the Humanities, guests will share a behind-the-scenes look at the clues and the quandaries unearthed in the making of true crime. Visit The Making of True Crime | PRAx for more info.
Thursday April 2
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | Giustina Gallery 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 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.
Portraits: Generations. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Suggested donation of $10. Explore the connections between generations of women through art, portraiture, essays, and poetry. Visit Portraits: Generations | 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.
C3 Book Club. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11am – 12 pm. A collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Pre-registration required. Visit C3 Book Club for more info.
Blood Drive. Monroe Community Library. 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 11:30 am. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MonroeOR to schedule an appointment. Visit Blood Drive | CBCPL for more info.
Animal Husbandry. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Ketzia Schoneberg’s mixed media paintings and drawings constitute as temporal self-portraiture, depicting animals and the female figure within a psychospiritual framework and an expanded notion of species sentience. These feminist works combine elements from her active dream life, longstanding meditation & visualization practices, cultural background and familial relationships to create a complex interplay of intimate scenes. Visit Animal Husbandry | The Arts Center for more info.
Reformation. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, Kim Smith Claudel creates work that exists in deliberate flux. Her process-driven approach embraces the ephemeral, the decaying, and the mundane; building visual systems that resist completion. Reformation is a process of re-forming material, as well as an act of challenging the rules we rarely question. Visit Reformation | The Arts Center for more info.
Memory Work and the Arts: A Conversation with Members of the Creative Team Behind From Maxville to Vanport. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A conversation with the creators of the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble and members of the musical performance, From Maxville to Vanport. Tour the Maxville and Vanport exhibit and enjoy learning more from curator Kelly Bosworth, Assistant Professor of Public History & Ethnomusicology. Visit Memory Work and the Arts | PRAx for more info.
Artist Meetups at The Art Center. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7pm. Artist Meetups are a welcoming space for creatives of all disciplines and experience levels to share work, receive constructive feedback, and discuss creative-world hot topics. Artists from all backgrounds, including hobbyists, emerging, and established creatives, with special encouragement for those from historically excluded communities are invited to connect, share, and grow together. Visit Artist Meetups at TAC | The Arts Center for more info.
Financial Literacy Basics. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A financial advisor will present about the fundamentals of finance regarding saving and investing. This free program will debunk myths about investing and retirement. Visit Financial Literacy Basics | CBCPL for more info.
Oregon Book Award Author Tours. Grass Roots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A reading with the finalists for the Oregon Book Awards. Visit Oregon Book Award Author Tours | Grass Roots Books for more info.
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble: From Maxville to Vanport. PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A celebration of Oregon’s Black History. This collection of songs and short films focuses on two towns that were vital places of opportunity and refuge for Black Oregonians in the first half of the 20th century: Maxville, a logging town built by the Bowman-Hicks Lumber Company in 1923, and Vanport, built to house shipyard workers in 1942. Visit Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble: From Maxville to Vanport | PRAx for more info.
Friday, April 3
Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Fine art and craft that explores visual storytelling inspired by agricultural experiences and observation. Personal story, history, heritage, mythology, poetry, research, and data support this thematically rich exhibit. This juried touring exhibition features the work of 52 artists representing 35 counties throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Visit Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition | Giustina Gallery for more info.
Carol Chapel. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. This exhibition offers a body of work shaped by attentive observation and a profound connection to Oregon’s natural beauty. Carol Chapel’s compositions reflect a deep sensitivity to color, pattern, and form, inviting viewers into an intimate dialogue with the place and pace of rural Benton County. Chapel draws inspiration from the fields, gardens, and wooded areas surrounding her rural studio and home. Visit Carol Chapel | 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 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.
Reformation. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, Kim Smith Claudel creates work that exists in deliberate flux. Her process-driven approach embraces the ephemeral, the decaying, and the mundane; building visual systems that resist completion. Reformation is a process of re-forming material, as well as an act of challenging the rules we rarely question. Visit Reformation | The Arts Center 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, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Featuring STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience. Visit Family Fun Night | City of Corvallis 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.
Meet Your Streets History Tour. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free, reservation required. A 45 minute, in-person gathering to explore and connect with the history of Corvallis’ vibrant streets. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.
The Room with Greg Sestero. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm doors, 8 pm start. Cost: $20/advance, $25/presale. Greg Sestero, co-star of The Room and bestselling author of The Disaster Artist returns for this special screening of The Room. Visit The Room with Greg Sestero | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Us & Them and Linda Zaerr. Grass Roots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Tickets available at the door, $5-20 sliding scale. A benefit concert for the Corvallis Celtic Festival with Us & Them and Laura Zaerr. Visit Us & Them and Linda Zaerr | Grass Roots Books for more info.
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