Friday, April 10

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. Young artists from the Philomath School District and surrounding communities to explored the theme Freedom to Imagine, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on traditional symbols, students were encouraged to express resilience, freedom of thought, community, and the human experience through personal creativity and storytelling. Visit Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

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

Teaching Chinuk Wawa at Community College. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. Free, donations accepted. Chinuk Wawa is an Indigenous language of our region which is being revitalized as the community language of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Chinook Indian Nation. Since 2006, it is also offered as a college class via Lane Community College. The college language program has played many roles, helping tribal language workers to build their proficiency, helping Indigenous students connect to their ancestral language, providing a starting point for further study of other Indigenous languages, and introducing non-Indigenous students to elements of the language, cultures, and issues of Native people in our region. Visit Lecture: Teaching Chinuk Wawa at Community College | Corvallis Museum for more info.

2^nd Annual Potential Spam Zine Exhibition. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Visit 2nd Annual Potential Spam Zine Exhibition | The Arts Center 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.

Friends and Foundation Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm, donors only, entry can be gained with 20 dollar donation at door, 4 – 7 pm, general entry for all. Browse over 30,000 high-quality used books to choose from, along with CDs and DVDs. Visit Friends & Foundation BIG Book Sale | CBCPL 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.

Reading and Signing: M.M. Parks. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. M. M. Parks will be in store for a reading and signing of her book The Knowing Witch. The Knowing Witch is the first book in the brand new Omnis series, a spicy dark fantasy romance series with second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance, a unique nature-centric magic system, and distinctive world-building. Visit Reading and Signing: M. M. Parks | Grass Roots Books for more info.

Pale People with The Station. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A one-of-a-kind rock ensemble from Missoula, MT with an array of fun and interesting material. Visit Old World Center Events for more info

Tonality: America Will Be. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25-35/general, $5/student. Two-time Grammy-winning Tonality is a different kind of choir: personal, vulnerable and formed to use extraordinary vocal beauty to stimulate conversations about issues important to us all. The choir sings to inspire, to innovate and to spark social change through the power of diversity. The newly released “Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery” will be presented as part of the program, also featuring selections from the choir’s other projects. Family members of Ahmaud Arbery will be present for a Q and A. Visit Tonality: America Will Be | PRAx for more info.

Sam Harker and The Big Blue Bicycle Band. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Saturday, April 11

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.

Friends and Foundation Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm, general entry, prices reduced. Browse over 30,000 high-quality used books to choose from, along with CDs and DVDs. Visit Friends & Foundation BIG Book Sale | CBCPL for more info.

C3 Game Con. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 11 pm. Cost: $21/one day, $30/two day pass, both at door. Discount for advance tickets. Cosplay contests, live tabletop gaming, and local vendors. This event is for the community to celebrate all things gaming and RPGs. Visit C3 GameCon | City of Corvallis for more info.

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

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Young artists from the Philomath School District and surrounding communities to explored the theme Freedom to Imagine, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on traditional symbols, students were encouraged to express resilience, freedom of thought, community, and the human experience through personal creativity and storytelling. Visit Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Family Music Fun. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A musical program designed for families with children ages 2-10. Visit Family Music Fun | CBCPL for more info.

Ask an Editor/Poet/Journalist. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1 pm. Writing/publishing tips from local author, poet, journalist and mom, Peggy Purdue. Visit Ask an…| CBCPL for more info.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1 pm. Develop writing skills with peers. Snacks are provided. Except writing prompts, word games, and a supportive environment. Visit Teen Creative 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.

Will DeLee. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A Northwest artist known for his unique and authentic approach to fingerstyle guitar. He often performs on 6 and 12 string as well as charango, a South American stringed instrument. Visit Old World Center Events for more info

Majestic’s Family Flicks Presents: Elmo’s World. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Cost: $5/ticket. With a dancing shade, a mischievous drawer, a frisky television and a playful computer, Elmo’s World is the perfect place for preschoolers to learn all about the world around them. Majestic Family Flicks have increased lighting, lowered sound, shorter features and less expensive tickets. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

What The Constitution Means to Me. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/general, $15/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. Heidi Schreck’s hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play breathes new life into the Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Blending humor, history, and heartfelt storytelling, the play offers a lively and thought-provoking exploration of rights, citizenship, and the ever-changing American dream. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Will DeLee. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A Northwest artist known for his unique and authentic approach to fingerstyle guitar. He often performs on 6 and 12 string as well as charango, a South American stringed instrument. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Imani Winds x Andy Akiho. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30 -40/general, $5/student. The result of an incredible collaboration between this year’s Patricia Valian Reser Artist-in-Residence, composer and percussionist Andy Akiho, and the Grammy-winning Imani Winds. Akiho’s powerful work, commissioned by Imani Winds, was inspired by the sounds heard at a Brooklyn detention center. Akiho workshopped the piece with incarcerated young men at Rikers Island. Visit Imani Winds x Andy Akiho: BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging | PRAx for more info.

I Love You More, Star Eyes, Baby Grendal. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.  8 pm. Cost: $5/ticket. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

The Problem Party. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. An improvised, episodic Dungeons and Dragon themed show! Adventurers are performed by hilarious local Corvallis improvisers and they’re puppeted by the talented and devious Game Master Owen Lyon-Smith. Visit The Problem Party | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sunday, April 12

Friends and Foundation Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am – 3 pm, general entry, all books $1 or less. Browse over 30,000 high-quality used books to choose from, along with CDs and DVDs. Visit Friends & Foundation BIG Book Sale | CBCPL for more info.

C3 Game Con. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 8 pm. Cost: $21/one day, $30/two day pass, both at door. Discount for advance tickets. Cosplay contests, live tabletop gaming, and local vendors. This event is for the community to celebrate all things gaming and RPGs. Visit C3 GameCon | City of Corvallis for more info.

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

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

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

What The Constitution Means to Me. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/general, $15/students and seniors. Rated PG-13. Heidi Schreck’s hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play breathes new life into the Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Blending humor, history, and heartfelt storytelling, the play offers a lively and thought-provoking exploration of rights, citizenship, and the ever-changing American dream. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Neverending Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day, kids free for this showing via the Bob Newton Family Movie program. A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Visit The Neverending Story | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

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

The Neverending Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Visit The Neverending Story | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, April 13

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Economy subcommittee meeting. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. Visit Downtown Vitality Task Force | City of Corvallis for more info.

Holocaust Memorial Week: Teaching the Holocaust. Milam Hall, Room 319, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Registration required. Following Oregon’s 2019 mandate requiring Holocaust education in public schools, this roundtable invites current and former teachers—as well as anyone interested—to discuss how the subject is taught and its value for students. The conversation will be led by Ruth Finkel Wade, an experienced Holocaust educator. Deeply shaped by her father, Holocaust survivor Sidney “Sevek” Finkel, Wade has built her own distinguished career in Holocaust education. Visit Holocaust Memorial Week: Teaching the Holocaust | OSU for more info.

Community Grief Support Drop in Group. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care, 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. Participate in a network of fellow grievers and explore a different topic each session. There is no commitment, drop in when you need support. Visit Community Grief Support Drop In Group. | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Holocaust Memorial Week: Holocaust Survivor Talk with Ruth Finkel Wade and Sidney Finkel. Learning Innovation Center, Room 128, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 7 pm. Registration required. Sevek Finkelstein was born in 1931 in Łódź, Poland, and survived the Holocaust after enduring years in a ghetto, multiple concentration camps including Buchenwald, and brutal death marches that claimed most of his immediate family. Despite profound loss, he later dedicated his life to education and reconciliation. Although he will not attend in person due to his age and health, his daughter, Holocaust educator Ruth Finkel Wade, will deliver an account of his testimony, followed by a live Q&A (conducted via Zoom) with Sidney “Sevek” Finkel from his Tucson apartment. Visit Holocaust Memorial Week: Holocaust Survivor Talk | OSU for more info.

Tuesday, April 14

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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: Union Home Mortgage. Union Home Mortgage, 2851 NW 9th St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

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

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.

Caregiver Connections Support Group. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care. 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. The purpose of this group is to provide a format for sharing common experiences and for supporting one another along the difficult path of caregiving. Open to all family caregivers in our community regardless of type of illness or prognosis. Groups are open to anyone regardless of current or prior hospice participation. No registration required. Visit Caregiver Connections Support Group | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care 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 5^th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

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

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 5^th 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.

Historic Design Guidelines Open House. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. The City of Corvallis is developing a new guide to help community members navigate the permit process for historic properties. Learn about the historic design guidelines project, share thoughts and feedback on the document so far and connect with city staff and project consultants. Visit Historic Design Guidelines Open House | City of Corvallis for more info.

Reading and Signing with Stacy Johns. The Book Bin, 215 SW 5^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Stacy Johns writes fiction that delves into the shadows of lived experience and the delusions and illusions that twist our dreams, our memories, and our relationships. Visit Reading and Signing with Stacy Johns | The Book Bin 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 Figure Drawing Session | The Arts Center for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

No1se, Elena Michelle, Jeremy Haney. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, April 15

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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.

Coffee with Your Economic Development Officer. Coffee Culture Downtown, 425 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. Staff from the Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. Visit Coffee With Your EDO | City of Corvallis for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Young artists from the Philomath School District and surrounding communities to explored the theme Freedom to Imagine, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on traditional symbols, students were encouraged to express resilience, freedom of thought, community, and the human experience through personal creativity and storytelling. Visit Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, 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.

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.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Women in Business Luncheon: Financial Literacy Panel. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/members, $35/nonmembers. Featuring Rosa Martinez of DevNW & Ashley Wilson of Oregon State Credit Union. This session brings together practical guidance and real-life experience to help with strengthening a financial foundation. Learn how to access grants and local funding opportunities, build sustainable financial habits, and set achievable goals. Panelists will also share their personal journeys and lessons learned. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet or work on their own project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Fiber by the Fireplace | 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.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care. 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Contact Carla Gabrielsen, Bereavement Coordinator at Lumina, at 541.757.9616 or grief@luminahospice.org if you are planning to attend. Visit Suicide Bereavement Support Group | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Charter Review Task Force Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis.
4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Charter Review Task Force Phase 2 (CRTF2) meetings. Visit Charter Review Task Force | City of Corvallis for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Planning Commission. Online only. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

The Neverending Story. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Visit The Neverending Story | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sweet Vega. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Funky rock and soul. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

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

Thursday April 16

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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.

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

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Young artists from the Philomath School District and surrounding communities to explored the theme Freedom to Imagine, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on traditional symbols, students were encouraged to express resilience, freedom of thought, community, and the human experience through personal creativity and storytelling. Visit Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

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.

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.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Registration requested. Conducted by trained facilitators, this is a safe place for care partners to: develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns and learn about community resources. Visit Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Digital Life: Digital Privacy and Security Open Forum. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Librarian Charles Dunham will answer questions about digital privacy and security. Learn safe habits and good practices for digital participants in 2026. Visit Digital Life: Digital Privacy… | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community with. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info.

Death Café. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Registration appreciated. Gather to drink tea, enjoy snacks, and discuss death. A no agenda discussion group. Visit Death Café | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Holocaust Memorial Week Academic Panel: Soft Power, Human Rights and Public Diplomacy in East Asia. Online only. 4 pm. Co-sponsored by the Holocaust Memorial Program and Chiu Program for Taiwan Studies. Featuring Professor Tsuyoshi Kawasaki (Professor, Political Science, Simon Fraser University), Professor Dal Yong Jin (SFU Distinguished Professor, Communication, Simon Fraser University), Professor Chiaoning Su (Associate Professor, Communication, Oakland University) and Professor Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao (Chair, Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation). Visit Holocaust Memorial Week: Academic Panel | OSU for more info.

Snapshot of Arabic Dialects. Ettihad Cultural Center, Student Experience Center Rm 380, 2301 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Snapshot of Arabic Dialects | Oregon State University for more info.

Between Leaving and Belonging: Stories of Refugee Resilience. Memorial Union, Room 109, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 pm, please arrive by 5:20 pm. Registration highly encouraged. This interactive gathering will explore some of the many realities and stories behind forced displacement and the refugee experience. Participants will engage in guided reflection and conversation centered on refugee stories and the five stages of the refugee resettlement process. Participants are asked to stay for the duration of the program. Visit Between Leaving and Belonging: Stories of Refugee Resilience | OSU for more info.

Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with Author Caroline Tracey. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. More than a hundred salt lakes dot Earth’s surface, most of them hidden away in remote desert valleys. But today, nearly all of them are at risk of drying up. Their death is a harbinger of rising sea levels, life-threatening dust storms, and environmental collapse. In the book, Tracey travels across four continents to seek out and describe these extraordinary vanishing lakes and the people dedicated to saving them. A blend of travel writing, memoir, and reportage covering themes from water conservation to queer identity, Salt Lakes is an inspiring call to fight for all that is fragile in our lives. Visit Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with Author Caroline Tracey | PRAx for more info.

MWBA Program: Wovles, Rewilding and a Changing Climate. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm doors, 7 pm meeting and presentation. A presentation by Dr. Bill Ripple. Contact: Information@mwbirdalliance.org for more info.

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

Holocaust Memorial Weel: Scholarly Talk with Wolf Gruner. Learning Innovation Center, LINC, room 302,165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 7 pm. Registration required. How Ordinary Jews fought Persecution in Hitler’s Germany, presented by Wolf Gruner, Shapell-Guerin Chair in Jewish Studies and is a Professor of History at University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Jewish resistance during the Holocaust is still mostly understood in terms of rare armed group activities in the Nazi occupied East. This research is based on a new and broader definition, which includes individual acts, and a large set of new sources, ranging from police and court records to survivor testimonies. Introducing five categories of individual resistance, the presentation demonstrates how between 1933 and 1945 hundreds of Jews resisted persecution in a wide variety of ways in Nazi Germany and annexed Austria. Visit Holocaust Memorial Week: Scholarly Talk with Wolf Gruner | OSU for more info.

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

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

Friday, April 17

Art About Agriculture. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th 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 26^th 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.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. Young artists from the Philomath School District and surrounding communities to explored the theme Freedom to Imagine, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on traditional symbols, students were encouraged to express resilience, freedom of thought, community, and the human experience through personal creativity and storytelling. Visit Philomath Student Art Show: Freedom to Imagine | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

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

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.

Gallery Tour: Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. Cost: Tour is included with $5/entry to museum, entry is free for members. Learn more about the work of Matika Wilbur with a museum docent and have a chance to ask questions about this important exhibit. Visit Gallery Tour: Project 562… | Benton County Museums for more info.

OSU MFA Reading Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | CBCPL for more info.

Reading and Signing with Jesse Robbins. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A reading & signing of Jesse Robbin’s new book The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere. He will be joined in conversation by John Larison, author of The Ancients and Whiskey When We’re Dry, for a Q&A. Visit Jesse Robbins | Grass Roots Books for more info.

Free Film Friday: Beau Travail. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Claire Denis’ adaptation of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, reset in Djibouti, at a remote outpost manned by the French Foreign Legion. The Cesar Award winning cinematography by Agnes Godard is accompanied by a score adapted from Benjamin Britton’s 1951 opera, also based on Melville’s story. Post film discussion featuring Raymond Malewitz, School of Writing, Literature, and Film and Surabhi Balachander, School of Writing, Literature, and Film. Visit Free Film Friday: Beau Travail | PRAx for more info.

Mozart’s Opera: A Novel Strategy. Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 SW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $22/general, students free. Eight characters navigate the tricky waters of family business and office romance in a fresh new adaptation of Mozart’s La Finta Semplice (“A Novel Strategy”). OSU’s vocal performers sing in English, exploring ubiquitous themes of love, passion and frustration. In Mozart’s clever hand, the psychological landscape delves into hidden desires for freedom, independence and power. Visit Mozart’s Opera: A Novel Strategy | PRAx for more info.

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

No Place or Time, Rad Max, Roit! Riot! Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.