Friday, April 24

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Saturday, April 25

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.

Public Seed Library Pop-Up Clinic. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Benton County Master Gardeners available on site to answer plant and garden related questions. Visit Public Seed Library Pop-Up Clinic | CBCPL for more info.

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

Digital Life: Identifying Misinformation. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am. Learn strategies for identifying misinformation in this free, librarian-led workshop. The presentation will focus on how to identify misinformation, how to fact check viral content, how to use search engines more effectively, and much more. Taught by Librarian Bonnie Brzozowski. Visit Digital Life: Identifying Misinformation | CBCPL for more info.

Ask an Editor/Poet/Journalist. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 pm. Writing/publishing tips from local author, poet, journalist and mom, Peggy Purdue. Visit Ask an…| CBCPL for more info.

Chintimini Wildlife Center’s Wildlife Baby Shower. Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 NW Lewisburg Ave, Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm. For entry, please bring an item from the provided wishlist or a cash donation. A celebration of spring and the upcoming wildlife baby season, with outdoor activities and nature center tours. Visit Chintimini Wildlife Center for more info.

Kalapuya Lifeways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 1 pm. Free, donations accepted. In this presentation, participants will learn about traditional lifeways, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge. Stephanie Craig will share samples of traditional foods, medicine, utilitarian plants, tools, and family belongings that have been passed down generations in her family. Visit Kalapuya Lifeways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge | Benton County Museums 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.

Sean Sherman: The (R)evolution of Indigenous Foodways. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $15/general, $5/student. Oglala Lakota Sioux chef Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef, on his work to revitalize Indigenous food systems and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Native communities. His menus are inspired by the seasons and the land, using only ingredients native to North America. Sherman’s Minneapolis restaurant, Owamni, opened in 2021, showcasing Indigenous foods and culture with a majority Native staff. Visit Sean Sherman: The (R)evolution of Indigenous Foodways | PRAx for more info.

Ruby and The Ramblers. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Celebrate the Rolling Stones. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Gideon Freudmann’s Cinema to Sound. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $18/general, $16/students and seniors. Innovative composer/cellist Gideon Freudmann’s original scores for silent films incorporate classical, jazz, folk and world music elements. Working with an electric cello and real-time electronic effects, he creates elaborate sound textures, haunting melodies and driving rhythms that beautifully enhance and energize the imagery of silent films. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

2026 Earth Ball. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $20/general, $10/students and low barrier tickets, additional ticket packages available. 21+. A dance party for the Earth and it’s inhabitants! Earthly costumes encouraged. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit 2026 Earth Ball | BetterWorld for more info.

H-Dawg and the Smawg, Strange Rotation. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
8 pm. Cost: $5/suggested donation. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Vaulted Aviary Presents: The Birds, The Bees and The Tease. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. 18+. An acrobatic aerial and burlesque variety show. Visit Vaulted Aviary Presents… | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Chromatics. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 9 pm. A night of local indie and rock starting. Featuring Shiverfish, Sprout, Hey Misty, The Amelia’s, and Verb8tim, this lineup showcases a range of sounds from laid-back, melodic sets to energetic performances. Visit Chromatics | PRAx for more info.

Sunday, April 26

Spring Campus Ramble. OSU campus, location provided upon registration. 9 am. Registration required. A long-standing program led by photographer Cub Kahn and writer Jill Sisson that invite a small group to slowly wander to a few select spots on campus to pause, reflect, write and take photographs. Cub and Jill pick new spots to visit each Ramble, often introducing participants to places on campus they’ve never seen or noticed before. Spring Rambles offer the riches of birdsong and blooming trees and flowers. Visit Spring Campus Ramble | PRAx for more info.

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

Honeybee Health and Queens. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. This classes focused on how to gauge the health of a queen and what to do if she is struggling. You will also get a closer look at disease identification, prevention, and treatment. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery 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.

A Streetcar Named Desire. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. Visit A Streetcar Named Desire | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4:30 sign ups, 5 pm start. Open Mic Night. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

A Streetcar Named Desire. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. Visit A Streetcar Named Desire | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, April 27

Community Grief Support Drop in Group. Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 1 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.

Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Mountain View Elementary Family and Community Information Night. Mountain View Elementary, 340 NW Granger Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. An opportunity to learn about the Corvallis Promise, new grade level programming, and ask questions. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Tuesday, April 28

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Starker Forests. Starker Forests Office, 7240 Philomath Bl, Corvallis. 8:30am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 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.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Applicant Interviews: Board/Commissions/Committees. Virtual Only. 11 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners 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.

Landscapes Reimagined. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Through layered compositions, Philip Stork aims to suggest a sense of movement through space and time. Although the images emerge from his imagination, they are greatly influenced by colors and landscapes he has encountered while traveling. Visit Landscapes Reimagined | The Arts Center for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether using Grace Center’s services or not. Respite Care is available during the support group. Services are FREE for the duration of the support group. If the individual is not an enrolled participant, call in advance to discuss care needs. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Unlocking Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. A new community engagement program that invites you to experience exhibitions in fresh and meaningful ways. Spark fresh ways of seeing and connecting with Reformation- Kim Smith Claudel through volunteer lead interactive activities in the main gallery. Visit Unlocking Art | The Arts Center for more info.

The History and Evolution of the American Paperback Book and its Cover Art. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenter: Bruce Black, Collector and amateur bibliographer. This presentation will focus on the history of paperback books in the United States, as well as the language of books, how they’re constructed, and how various paperback publishers tested boundaries and met marketing demands in the mid-20th century. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning 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.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Downtown Environment/Safety Subcommittee. 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.

North Benton County Community Pathways. Leticia Carson Elementary School, 2701 NW Satinwood Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Benton County is planning a network of shared use paths to connect communities on the north side of Corvallis for bike riding, walking and rolling. Attend to find out more, ask questions about the process, and see what’s next. Visit North Benton Community Pathways | ODOT

Brewery Tour, Tasting and Beer’s Local Backstory. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 4:30 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.

Family Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Family Craft Night | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Emerging Professionals. Benton County Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Professionals who live in the Corvallis area who are young, or young at heart. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

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.

Kathryn Jones Harrison Family and Community Information Night. Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary, 1825 NW 27^th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. An opportunity to learn about the Corvallis Promise, new grade level programming, and ask questions. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $15/general, $5/student. From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. A collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of the modern day. Visit STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue | PRAx for more info.

Promethean, Blair Gowan, Streebound. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, April 29

OPEnS: A Lab for Educating Engineers and Understanding Our Environment. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Dues for the Academy of Lifelong Learning are $110/year. Presenter: John Selker, Professor of Hydrology, OSU. Understanding climate change and ecological vulnerability requires new talent and new tools. The OSU Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab (OPEnS) empowers talented undergraduate students to address their personal values through innovation in Earth sensing systems. OPEnS’ goal is to develop sensing technologies addressing environmental challenges. 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.

Cafe In The Clouds w/ CSAxMSSAxJSA. Memorial Union Building, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. The Cambodian Student Association (CSA), Malaysian & Singaporean Students Association (MSSA), and the Japanese Student Association (JSA) at OSU come together for a social event full of delicious treats, activities, and a performance by the Lion Dance Club. Visit Cafe In The Clouds w/ CSAxMSSAxJSA | OSU for more info.

The Nature of Gratitude. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. The event will include live music from internationally renowned vocalist Halie Loren, master guitarist/photographer and videographer Don Latarski, pianist Laura DuBois, and renowned slide guitarist and song stylist David Jacobs-Strain. Performance poet Jorah LaFleur will contribute spoken word pieces. Other contributors include three accomplished authors: memoirist and youth novel author Melissa Hart; Tom Titus, author of Palindrome: Grateful Reflections from the Home Ground; and Eric Alan, photographer and author of Wild Grace: Nature as a Spiritual Path and Grateful by Nature. Visit The Nature of Gratitude | PRAx for more info.

Braver Angels Debate. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 6 pm. Free, donations accepted. RSVP required. A friendly and intellectually engaging experience focused on this resolution: Resolved: Voters should be required to present valid identification when casting a ballot. Listen to speeches for or against the resolution—and then share your own, if you feel so moved. Visit Braver Angels Debate | Benton County Museums for more info.

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

Historic Resources Commission. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit HRC | Benton County 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.

BMW Jazz Trio. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. 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 30

Resources and Challenges for the Immigrant Population of Corvallis. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Presenter: Cassady Gilroy, Director, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center is a resource that bridges gaps between communities and strives to nurture a more just world. Learn about their services, their clients’ stories and experiences, and ways to be involved. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning for more info.

Lecture: The American Revolution, an Enduring Paradox. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Free, donations accepted. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal,” but in 1776 this ideal did not apply to many groups, including enslaved people, women, and Native Americans. Despite its powerful ideals, the Declaration included contradictions—such as its treatment of Native Americans—and its promise of equality remains something the United States continues striving to achieve. William G. Robbins will talk about the ideals and contradictions in this important document, as we contemplate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Visit Lecture: The American Revolution, an Enduring Paradox | Benton County Museums

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.

From Wolves to Warming: An Ecologist’s Journey to the Climate Emergency. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Presenter: William Ripple, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, College of Forestry, OSU. Bill Ripple shares his personal journey from pioneering field research on wolves and large carnivores to leading work on the global climate emergency. He will discuss key insights from his studies on the vital roles of predators in ecosystems, the latest science on accelerating climate change and its impact on wildlife and society, and practical solutions for a sustainable future. Visit 2026 Spring Schedule | Academy For Lifelong Learning for more info.

Cooks and Books: Cultivating a Cycle of Care. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. An opportunity to learn how to prepare a recipe demonstrated by a local chef, then sample the dish and browse cookbooks related to the recipe and theme. The theme for this month’s event is Cultivating a Cycle of Care, with The Vegucator, Laura Bennett of Ejido Oso Farm. We’ll be learning how to combine flavor and texture to enhance home salads throughout the season. Farmer and chef Laura Bennett will also be pulling from her work at Ejido Oso farm to share some of the unique Oaxacan crops they grow. Visit Cooks and Books: Cultivating a Cycle of Care | CBCPL for more info.

Adult Trivia Night with Carl. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 pm. Registration required. Answer crazy questions, win silly prizes. Register individually or by Team. Visit Adult Trivia Night with Carl | CBCPL for more info.

Bessie Coleman Elementary Family and Community Information Night. Bessie Coleman Elementary, 3838 NW Walnut Blvd, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. An opportunity to learn about the Corvallis Promise, new grade level programming, and ask questions. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

2026- 27 Season First Look. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. An evening full of mingling, lounging, learning and exploring while learning about the upcoming season’s offerings. Featuring life music, free dessert and a cash bar. Visit 2026-27 Season First Look | PRAx for more info.

Bandemonium. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Open Mic for bands. Drums and amps provided. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Country Music Concert: Tony Lundervold. Corvallis Club, 1850 SW Whiteside Dr, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $35/ticket, $25/ticket for club members. A night of country music. Visit Corvallis Club | Instagram for more info.

Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $19/early bird, $25/general. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. An hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. Soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Friday, May 1

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.

Naval ROTC Spring Award 2026. Memorial Union Building, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 pm. Individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty are honored for exemplifying the core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Visit Naval ROTC Spring Awards 2026 | Oregon State University for more info.

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

Meet Your Streets History Tour. Meet at Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free, reservation required. A 45 minute, in-person gathering to explore and connect with the history of Corvallis’ vibrant streets. Engage with fellow learning and history enthusiasts while exploring downtown Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Brian Merchant: The Human Cost of AI and Automation. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Part of the Just AI series. The author of a bestselling book about the iPhone, The One Device, Merchant’s most recent book is Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech. Currently serving as journalist-in residence at the AI Now Institute, Merchant has been The Los Angeles Times’ tech columnist, an editor at Motherboard, VICE’s science and technology publication, and the founder of Terraform, its online fiction site. Visit Brian Merchant: The Human Cost of AI and Automation | PRAx for more info.

Featured Authors: Evan Morgan Williams and Jeff Fearside. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Evan Morgan Williams will be discussing his new book, The Divide. Williams will be joined in conversation by Jeff Fearnside for a reading and Q&A. Visit Featured Authors | Grassroots Books for more info,

Oregon Ballet Theatre 2. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25-35/general, $5/student. The debut of ballet at PRAx, featuring the Oregon Ballet Theatre’s second company, OBT2, on a stop during their 2026 Spring Tour. OBT2 serves as a cultural ambassador of the performing arts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Visit Oregon Ballet Theatre 2 | PRAx for more info.

Legally Blonde. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Cost: $23/general, $21/students and seniors. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

They Live (1988) Special Benefit Movie Screening. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live. Proceeds from this screening benefit the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition. Visit They Live | Whiteside Theater for more info.

First Friday Drag. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $7. 18+. Hosted by Kenzie B. Valentine. Visit First Friday Drag at Common Fields | Facebook for more info.

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