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.

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.

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.

Spring Into Bloom Weekend: BCSWD. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 12 pm. Benton County Soil and Water District will be on site to share about their programs and volunteer opportunities, including a new program, Nature Neighbors. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Gallery Tour: Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: Tour is included with $5/entry to museum, entry is free for members and children. 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.

Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $19/regular, $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.

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

Don’t Tell Comedy. Surprise Location in Downtown Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Cost: $25. Comedy show in an unusual surprise location in Downtown Corvallis. Location revealed with ticket purchase. Visit Don’t Tell Comedy for more info.

Saturday, April 18

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Willamette Grange Earth Day Recycle ReSale. Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd, (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.). 9 am. An Earth Day celebration featuring a community yard sale benefiting the Grange. Visit Willamette Grange #52 for more info.

Community Toy and Sporting Goods Swap. 114 SW 8th St, Corvallis. 10 am. Drop off outgrown toys, games, and sports gear, and browse freely to bring home new-to-you finds. All leftovers will go to local programs and charities. Visit Community Toy and Sports Gear Swap | 1st Presbyterian Church Instagram 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.

Government Comment Corner. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am. Stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Featuring Ward 8 Councilor Carolyn Mayers. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.

Northside Open Studio Tours. 15 North Corvallis locations, see website for details. 10 am – 4 pm. This free, open studios tour will feature 40 local artists in 15 locations with 1 studio hosting 16 youth artists all to celebrate spring and community connection through art. Organized entirely by artists, this 4th annual event is a grassroots effort encouraging visitors to explore home studios by foot, bike or carpool. Visit Northside Open Studio Tours for more info.

Spring Into Bloom Weekend: Making an Herbal Spiral Garden. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. An herb spiral is a classic permaculture design that packs beauty, function, and efficiency into a small space. Class will cover design basics, material options, and herb selection for Corvallis’s climate, along with practical tips for building and maintaining a spiral that fits available space and personal cooking habits. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A bilingual English and Spanish storytime. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! | CBCPL for more info.

Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Legos and Duplos.Visit Lego Saturday | CBCPL for more info.

Spring Into Bloom Weekend: Ask and Arborist. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 11 am. Bartlett Tree Experts will be available to answer all tree related questions. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

LEGO Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Snacks, music and Lego exploration. Visit LEGO Block Blast| CBCPL for more info.

Puzzle Swap. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 pm. All ages and levels of puzzle welcome. Visit Puzzle Swap | CBCPL for more info.

Planet Palooza. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Indoor solutions fair featuring local environmental organizations. A procession of species parade beings at 2:30 pm. Costumed participants and parade watchers are both encouraged. Visit Planet Palooza | City of Corvallis 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.

Shedd Institute Presents: Take It Easy. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis.
3 pm. Cost: $11.75-32/ticket. Lynnea Barry and friends present an evening of favorites from the rich musical nexus loosely associated with Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon neighborhood during the 1970s, from Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles to James Taylor and Carole King to Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Neil Young, and more. Visit Shedd Institute: Take It Easy for more info.

What Does It Mean to Be American? Corvallis Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. This conversation will explore when and how we define ourselves as an “American.” Does knowing the Constitution make us American? Does living on land controlled by the United States of America make us American? Through conversation and nonverbal exploration, we will share what “American” means to us individually and within the communities we belong to or came from, what perspectives shaped our understanding of American identity, and who is included in “We the People.” Facilitated by Chisao Hata, a performing artist, educator, and arts integration specialist. Visit What Does It Mean to Be American? | CBCPL for more info.

Speed Friending Event. Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. For adults, Childcare available for ages 4+. A fast paced way to meet new friends and build relationships. Visit Speed Friending | Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night with Emily Catalano. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. Emily Catalano combines brilliantly-written jokes with a dry, measured style that makes her surprise punchlines hit that much harder. Originally from the Bay Area, her debut comedy special, Unspecial, made The New York Times’ “Best Comedy of 2024” list. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

April Swing Dance. Corvallis Odd Fellows, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Monthly swing dance featuring Nick and Shane of Track Town Swing Club DJing. Beginner lesson at 7. Individuals and partners welcome. Visit April Swing Dance | Corvallis Swing for more info

Citizens of the Universe with Stone Ape. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Corvallis Contra Dance. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm intro lesson, 7:30 dance begins. Cost: Sliding scale $12-20, students $6, under 18 free. A New England, American folk dance for everyone. Sober event with gender free calling, no partner necessary. Featuring Campaign for Reel Time with Willam Watson calling. Visit Contra Dance | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5-$15. All Ages. Move freely to the rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. Live music from pianist Lauren Servias with some rhythmic support from George Beekman, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Visit Unitarian Universalist Calendar for more info.

LaFonda, DJ Noh Face, Zeke Plays Drums. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/suggested donation. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Tuesday String Band and The Muddy Souls. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. Two Bluegrass powerhouses from the Willamette Valley are coming together for an evening of high lonesome harmonies and hot pickin’. Be ready for traditional sounds blended with new and original compositions and exciting improvisations. Visit All Stars Tuesday String Band and The Muddy Souls | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night with Emily Catalano. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Cost: $30/ticket. Emily Catalano combines brilliantly-written jokes with a dry, measured style that makes her surprise punchlines hit that much harder. Originally from the Bay Area, her debut comedy special, Unspecial, made The New York Times’ “Best Comedy of 2024” list. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Sunday, April 19

Sharing Seeds. 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr, Corvallis. 9 am. Prepare for the growing season ahead by making soil, fertilizer, seed blocks and more. Materials provided. Visit Linn Benton NAACP | Events for more info.

Sunday Brunch with Sam Holmes and Tappets. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Earth Day Jubilee. The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy. 11 am – 4 pm. A full schedule of Earth Day celebrations, including kombucha, story time for children, live music, herb walks, and a circle of well being. Visit Earth Day Jubilee | The Thyme Garden 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.

Surf Sunday with Divine Wind Brotherhood. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Alien. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Visit Alien | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sofya Gulyak. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $30/general, $5/students and youth. Sofya Gulyak made history in 2009 as the first woman to win first prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. Since then, she has appeared around the world to great critical and public acclaim. Visit Sofya Gulyak | PRAx for more info.

Alien. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Visit Alien | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, April 20

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

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

Tuesday, April 21

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.

Tuesday Morning Greeters: WaFd Bank. Community Lending Works, 2525 SE Third St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

America’s Foreign Aid: Past, Present and Future. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenter: Mark Ward, Career U.S. Foreign Service Minister (retired). Mark Ward has seen all sides of the landscape encompassing U.S. foreign aid, humanitarian assistance, and foreign policy. In this session, he will reflect on his career in some of the most difficult environments of the past 40 years, the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S.Agency for International Development, and the emerging picture of what foreign aid and foreign service may look like in the years to come. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Squishitivies. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe.11 am – 12 pm. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishitivities| Monroe Library. 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.

READ Dogs. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Infrastructure Committee. 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.

OSU Artist Walk & Talk. Withycombe Hall, 2921 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Artists Clayton Binkley and Leah Wilson will talk briefly about their art installations in front of Withycombe Hall and Peavy Forestry Science Complex, followed by a Q and A and reception with light refreshments. Visit OSU Artist Walk & Talk | OSU for more info.

Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $19/regular, $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.

Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Adult Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30. 16+. In collaboration with the Arts Center. This month’s craft is collage poetry, or bring a personal project to work on. Visit Craft Night for Adults | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Benton County Planning Commission Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County 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.

Benton County Commissioner Candidates and Ballot Measure Forum 2026. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Hear from candidates for Benton County Commissioner, Position 1: Pat Malone and John Wilson, followed by information on 4 ballot measures for proposed changes to the Corvallis City Charter. Visit Benton County Commissioner Candidate & Ballot Measure Forum 2026 | League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

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

Holocaust Memorial Week: Scholarly Talk with Marc Carpenter. Linus Pauling Science Center, 2900 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7 pm. Registration required. Across the 1850s Pacific Northwest, American invaders hungry for land committed a host of atrocities, including multiple acts of genocide. Within a generation, pioneers and the historians who loved them covered up most of the crimes that had made Illahee into Oregon and Washington—but hidden evidence from the archives, Euro-American upstanders, and Native witnesses have kept enough stories alive to see the outlines of the horror. Professor Carpenter is an associate professor at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota and the author of The War on Illahee: Genocide, Complicity, and Cover-Ups in the Pioneer Northwest (Yale University Press).Visit Holocaust Memorial Week: Scholarly Talk with Marc Carpenter | OSU for more info.

Wednesday, April 22

Corvallis- Gondar Sister Cities, 21 Years of Connections and Improved Living. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenters: Patty Harris and Karen Sudseth, Retired elementary school teachers, and Richard Raymond, Vice President of E&S Environmental Chemistry. Gondar, an ancient city in north Ethiopia, rich in beauty and culture, has been Corvallis’ sister city for 21 years. In addition to sharing cultures and learning from each other, helping the people of Gondar gain access to clean water and improving the quality of education have been key aspects of the partnership. Because of the current civil war, it hasn’t been possible to travel there, but Sister City projects have continued despite the difficulties. The presenters will describe the projects conducted over the past two decades and plans for the future. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning 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.

Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 11:45 am. Children and adults can enjoy free play time directly after Philomath Community Library Storytime.  Visit Philomath Community Library Playtime for more info.

Lunch and Learn: Psychology of an Entrepreneur. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd St, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Cost: $15-25/members, $25-35/members. Brock Binder, founder of High Quality presents this Lunch & Learn, which will dive into how limiting beliefs can hold individals back in business, and what it takes to break through them. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. This meeting is open to the community. Visit Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. This month’s selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

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

Corvallis Public Schools Foundation Trivia Night. Trysting Tree Golf Club, 34028 NE Electric Rd, Corvallis. Doors at 6:15, Trivia at 7 pm. Cost: 4 person team registration is $200. Teams test their smarts while raising funds to support local schools. Visit Trivia Night | Corvallis Public Schools Foundation for more info.

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

Trio Subtonic. 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 23

Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Once each year, members of the Guild display select works in an exhibit open to the public. A display of outstanding pieces crafted by local high school students provides an additional exhibit. The guild consists of professional and hobbyist woodworkers. Visit Exhibition of Fine Woodworking | CBCPL for more info.

Arctic Ice Cores Tell a Story. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenter: Olivia Williams, PhD candidate, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, OSU. OSU has been sampling, preserving, and comparing ice cores from around the world to understand how climate has changed over the past several millennia. In addition to hearing the fascinating stories these cores tell about our earth’s history, on-site class participants will be able to engage their senses by seeing and touching ice core samples. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning 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.

University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Dr. Jack Barth. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 1 pm. Much of what we have learned about the ocean comes from making challenging observations at sea. For years these were made from ships by lowering sampling bottles and sensors over the side and down into the ocean depths. Now autonomous underwater vehicles to explore the ocean, mapping subsurface distributions of temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen, among a growing list of ocean parameters. Learn how science has arrived at this point, what these measurements are telling us about the ocean, and how this knowledge helps us to chart a sustainable path forward to benefit from all the ocean has to offer. Visit University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Dr. Jack Barth | OSU for more info.

A Change in the Scene: Corvallis’ Capacity to Accommodate Expected Growth. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenter: Jason Yaich, Planning Division Manager, City of Corvallis. Explore local land-use history, policy choices, and State of Oregon mandates that are driving land use changes in Corvallis and throughout the State. Given Oregon’s expectations for housing production, it is no longer a question of if Corvallis will grow, but when and how. Land use policy can also be community-driven. Learn more about the ways Corvallis plans for its housing, open space, and business/employment needs. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning for more info.

Corvallis Social Service Funding Info and Q & A Session. Virtual. 2 pm.
The Corvallis Social Service Fund request for proposals (RFP) were issued on April 15th, 2026. New this year, there are two RFPs issued for two funding categories identified by the Corvallis City Council. United Way continues to administer a portion of funding while the Coordinated Homeless Response Office will administer another portion. This information session will provide guidance in determining which category organizations should apply for and time for answering questions. Visit Corvallis Social Service Funding Info and Q&A Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Dr. Daniel Cox. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Highlights of key moments, decisions, people, and collaborations that shaped the evolution of the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory from a university lab into a nationally recognized, shared-use facility. Visit University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Dr. Daniel Cox – Oregon State University for more info.

City Council Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis School District Budget Committee Meeting. 1555 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

An Evening with Poet Charles Goodrich. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A celebration of Knot House: New and Selected Poems, the latest collection by beloved local poet Charles Goodrich. Visit An Evening with Poet Charles Goodrich | PRAx for more info.

Hour for the Ears. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/general, $5/students. A sensory journey of immersive listening under the guidance of composer and Patricia Valian Reser Director of the School of the Arts, Peter Swendsen. Features ambisonic and other creative speaker placements to immerse listeners in experimental music — often featuring high-fidelity field recordings captured from the forest, ocean or everyday life. Visit Hour for the Ears | PRAx for more info.

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

Friday, April 24

Arbor Day Celebratory Planting. Bike path on Country Club Drive(Between 53rd Street and Bruce Starker Park). 9 am. Sign ups requested. Assist with the completion of the Small Tree Arboretum on Country Club Drive designed with smart, power-line-friendly trees. Wear boots and gloves and prepare to get dirty. Visit Arbor Day Celebratory Planting | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Nature Challenge. Corvallis Area, independently done. Run by the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities. It’s an annual four-day global bioblitz, where cities collaborate to see what can be accomplished when people work toward a common goal. Make observations using iNaturalist to participate. Visit City Nature Challenge | CEC 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.

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.

Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild Reception. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A public reception for exhibited artists. Visit Exhibition of Fine Woodworking | CBCPL for more info.

Beo String Quarter and pianist Ilya Yakushev. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $30-40/general, $5/students and youth. Beo String Quartet joins in special collaboration with Ilya Yakushev on the piano to perform quintets by Shostakovich, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death. Visit Beo String Quartet and pianist Ilya Yakushev | PRAx for more info.

Terry Robb and Adam Scramstad. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20 at door. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Hell’s Belles with Hyper Sloth. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. The closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC’s road crew. ALL female, all the way to their rock-n-roll cores, all the time and without exception. Representing for a whole new generation of women that won’t be intimidated. Visit Hell’s Belles w/ Hyper Sloth | Whiteside Theater for more info.

Big Blue Bicycle Band. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

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