Friday, May 29

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.

Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | 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.

Refuge: Where Life Endures. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Over the last eighty years the names have changed, but the challenges are the same – and ever more urgent. How, now, shall we live? When words aren’t enough, how can we express our truths? How do we visualize our deepest yearnings? What does safety look like for each of us? These are the universal questions Corvallis Art Guild artists explore in this new collection. Visit Refuge: Where Life Endures | Benton County Museums for more info.

Soundbox 9: Stargazers: Space, Sound and Image. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 10 am. Free, all ages. A two‑day hybrid intermedia festival that brings together invited and featured artists, OSU faculty, students, staff, and community members to explore creative practice at the intersection of sound, image, and space. This year’s festival highlights original works inspired—directly or indirectly—by Stargazers and space science. Visit Soundbox 9 2026 for more info.

Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33^rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown right here by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A story time for families. 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.

11^th Annual Native American Flute Circle. SEC Plaza, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Current and past students of the Native American Flute course will be playing songs in harmony with special guests. Shaker instruments available for audience participation. Directed by Jan Michael Looking Wolf. Visit 11th Annual Native American Flute Circle | 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.

The Frimpong Case. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A mixed media installation to confront social and environmental issues caused by the massive amounts of textile waste produced by the western world. Specifically the work was created using shoes that would otherwise end up in West African landfills. Visit The Frimpong Case | The Arts Center for more info.

Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $21.10/general. 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 Engage Corvallis for more info.

Mañana Será Bonito Latinx Cultural Show. Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. An event honoring different aspects of Latin America through performances and music. Featuring live performances, photo booth, resources, music, and raffle prizes. Visit Mañana Será Bonito Latinx Cultural Show | Oregon State University for more info.

Dual Language Immersion Program Graduation. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Dr, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Spring Sing. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. Showcasing The Meistersingers, an auditioned tenor-bass choir and Bella Voce, an auditioned treble choir. Visit Spring Sing | PRAx for more info.

Tiny Beautiful Things. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Rated R. Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Early Fire. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Classic rock featuring Corvallis guitar virtuoso Chris Meehan. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Tom Foe, Jay and Hex, Ditch Lily and the Clovers. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. All Ages till 10 pm. An evening of top tier local bands. Sponsored by The Arts Center, there will be art supplies, a raffle and a photobooth. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Full Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. Meet at Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/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.

Saturday, May 30

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.

2026 64 Bits or Less. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 53^rd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 7 pm. Cost: $18/advance, $23/same day, $32/two day conference pass, children under 6 are free. A retro gaming festival and swap meet. Play favorite classic console games, explore unique gaming stations, browse the swap meet, and more. Visit 64 Bits or Less 2026 for more info.

Get Outdoors Day. Peavy Arboretum, 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Jointly hosted by OSU Research Forests, Benton County Health Department, and OSU Extension and offered in English and Spanish. Featuring free fishing for kids, archery, nature crafts, tree coring, bug hunts, spray water from a fire house, rockhounding, pond netting, outside safety tips, and much more. Visit Get Outdoors Day | Oregon State University for more info.

Native Plant Q & A. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. A short instructional talk with our department lead Triston Nelson. Hear about the native plants we have growing on-site. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and see native plants in bloom. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Spring Memorial. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 53^rd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 1 pm. Free. No hospice affiliation needed. A special time to remember and honor loved ones who have died, share in community, and find comfort together. Refreshments, a meditative walk, live music, and arts and crafts available for the entire family. Visit Spring Memorial | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Science Saturday. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Designed for preschool aged children. A special science-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science and math. Visit Science Saturday | CBCPL for more info.

Ask a Master Gardner Plant Clinic. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis.
11 am. Benton County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Benton County Historical Society 75^th Anniversary. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 12 – 6 pm. The 1950s will be in full swing with activities, vendors, music, food, and drink. Includes a classic car show, 1950s games, and exhibits open all day. Visit Benton County Historical Society 75th Anniversary Party for more info.

Echos of the Wild with Jessica Dodge Overstreet. Community Hall Rm 103, 1650 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis. 1 pm. Jessica Dodge-Overstreet is a saxophonist and educator hailing from the high desert of Northern Nevada. She’s been recognized for her expressive solo performances, having appeared as a soloist with the Northern Nevada String Serenade, University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Reno Wind Symphony and others. Visit Echoes of the Wild | Oregon State University 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.

Back to the Future Part III. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Free for children 12 and under due to Bob Newton Family Movie program. Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered. Visit Back to the Future Part III | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Beer’s Local Backstory and Brewery Tour. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Registration required. Corvallis’s brewing past reflects waves of colonization, ingenuity, lucky happenstance, regulation, and legal challenges. Discuss the first local breweries, the region’s global significance to the beer world, temperance, and post-prohibition hurdles. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Back to the Future Part III. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Free for children 12 and under due to Bob Newton Family Movie program. Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered. Visit Back to the Future Part III | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Historic Preservation Celebration. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free Museum admission. The annual celebration of historic preservation in Benton County. Featuring speakers, awards, vendors, a poster session and refreshments. Visit Historic Preservation Celebration | Benton County for more info.

Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A night of rhythm and blues. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Desideratum, Catbox, City of Pieces, Similar Product. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Pigs on the Wing- A Tribute to Pink Floyd. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $45/ticket. Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Visit Pigs On The Wing – A Tribute To Pink Floyd | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sunday, May 31

Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market 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.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of thi 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.

Summer of Love. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill, Philomath. 2 pm. Free. Summer of Love features the songs from the iconic 1967 Summer of Love: The Beatles, Doors, Donovan, and more. Bring a blanket or lawnchair. Visit Summer of Love | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Oregon State University Spring Piano Recital. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. A showcase of the depth and diversity of the piano repertoire, featuring performances by student soloists across a wide range of styles and eras. From Baroque to contemporary works, audiences will experience the expressive and virtuosic potential of the piano in an engaging and intimate concert setting. Directed by Elizabeth Moss. Visit OSU Piano Recital – Spring | PRAx for more info.

APCC X SOL: Night Market. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
5 pm. Queen Puanani Posse, performing live drag, along with cultural performances by Anamoly, Pacific Islander Association, Feng-Hsiang Asian Classical Dance Club, Lao Student Association, Isang Bansang Pilipino, and the Lion Dance Club. There will be QTBIPOC vendors and food trucks present for shopping and eating. Visit APCC X SOL: Night Market | Oregon State University for more info.

La Raza Growing Juntos Talent Show & Fundraiser. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $20/adults, $10/children and seniors. A community-rooted initiative dedicated to uplifting Latino families through culturally affirming, bilingual, and intergenerational programming. Featuring live performances. Visit La Raza Growing Juntos Talent Show & Fundraiser | City of Corvallis for more info.

Similar Product. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Rap-pop-punk. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Pink Pollen, Primitive Ring. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Monday, June 1

C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Marshall Adams, classical guitarist. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.

Dr Vivian Choi: Disaster Nationalism: Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka. Waldo Hall Rm 240, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 2 pm. Vivian Choi, Associate Professor of sociology and anthropology at St. Olaf College, will be presenting from her book Disaster Nationalism: Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka. In Disaster Nationalism, Vivian Choi examines how the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami fostered new forms of governance and militarization during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war that led to enduring forms of precarity and insecurity. Tracing the development of disaster management projects following the tsunami, Choi demonstrates how these projects rest on a logic that treats natural disasters and terrorism as inevitable risks in need of management. Visit Dr. Vivian Choi: Disaster Nationalism: Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka | Oregon State University for more info.

Pride Flag Raising. In front of Corvallis City Hall, 501 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. An annual tradition where local elected leaders raise the Pride flag. Visit Pride Flag Raising | City of Corvallis 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.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station, Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 5 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station, Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, June 2

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Annual General Membership Meeting. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8:30am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 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.

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.

Daytime Ghost & True Crime Tour. Meet at Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/general. This one-hour guided experience explores downtown Corvallis through the lens of documented crimes, reported incidents, and the people who shaped the city’s character. Along the way, thoughtful, historical accounts of alleged hauntings and unexplained occurrences are shared. A special daytime version. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Graphic Novel Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Graphic Novel Club | CBCPL for more info.

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

Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $21.10 Registration required. A guided walking tour through downtown Corvallis, where stories of local LGBTQIA+ lives and activism come to life. Spanning over a century of history, from quiet acts of courage to bold movements for change. Visit Engage Corvallis 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.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 pm. Copies of book club books are available monthly at the Library’s front desk. Visit Evening Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Oregon State University Campus Band Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. The ensemble performs classic wind band literature from composers such as Reed, Holst, Sousa and Ticheli and classic transcriptions of the orchestral repertoire. Visit OSU Campus Band – Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

Wednesday, June 3

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info

Employment Help. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: job searching, cover letters, resumes, job training and placement, interviewing, labor market information, and more. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit Employment Help | CBCPL 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.

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.

Community Police Review Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Visit Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) | City of Corvallis for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info.

Build It Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Visit BUILD IT Day | CBCPL for more info.

LEGO at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. LEGO bricks provided. Visit Lego at the Library | CBCPL for more info.

Campus Wild Celebration. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Celebrate the winning entries, honorable mentions, and other select creative work from Campus Wild, an invitation to notice the pockets of wild all around us on the OSU campus. The evening will include a presentation by Dan Blanchard, the Curator of Living Plant Collections for the OSU Campus Arboretum. Visit Campus Wild Celebration | PRAx for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Visit Monroe Community Library All Ages Craft Night for more info.

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

WINGS Graduation. Crescent Valley High School, 4444 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

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

Back to the Future Part III. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered. Visit Back to the Future Part III | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Diffusions: A Music Technology Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general. This concert explores the aesthetic power of electronic sound production and manipulation through technological experimentation. Programs include a diverse representation of music and media, ranging from ballads and rock songs to electronic dance music, experimental music, and multimedia for laptops. Visit Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert – Spring | PRAx for more info.

Thursday June 4

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime aimed at ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Preschool Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

C3 Book Club. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11am – 12 pm. A collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Pre-registration required. Visit C3 Book Club |CBCPL 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.

Data Poisoning: One Tool Helping Artists Fight Back Against AI. Valley Library, 201 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Presented by Computer scientist Shawn Shan, who has developed solutions, including “data poisoning” strategies, that artists can use to fight back against the AI machine. This is a step in balancing the scales and putting some agency and power back in the hands of creators. Shan will also share his vision for ultimately building a more collaborative and fair AI ecosystem. Visit Data Poisoning: One Tool Helping Artists Fight Back Against AI | Oregon State University for more info.

Queer Literacy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Queer Literacy Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

World Tour: Bingo and Bites Fundraiser. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. This event aims to bring people together through traditional foods from eight different countries while guests enjoy bingo and bid in a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Prelude: An Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery Community. Visit World Tour: Bingo & Bites | Oregon State University for more info.

College Hill Graduation. Harding School College Hill High, 510 NW 31^st St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Oregon State University Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. Presenting repertoire from all over the world and from many historical eras, the ensemble carries audiences into the full range of what the instrument can do. Directed by Dr. Cameron O’Connor. Visit OSU Guitar Ensemble – Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

2026 Spring One-Act Festival. Withycombe Hall, 2921 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $12/general, $10/student, OSU students free. This lively event features six short comedies directed, designed, and featuring OSU students. Visit 2026 Spring One-Act Festival | Oregon State University for more info.

Friday, June 5

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A story time for families. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

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

World Ocean Day Celebration with MACO. Memorial Union Plaza, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 1 pm. Hosted by Marine and Coastal Opportunities (MACO) annually, this event brings together students, researchers, and organizations to celebrate and raise awareness about the ocean, its vital connection to our Earth’s wellbeing, and ways students can get involved with OSU marine programs. Visit World Ocean Day Celebration with MACO | Oregon State University for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis High School Graduation. Gil Coliseum, 660 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. A chance to experience downtown in a new way., with unique offerings from local businesses, such as sales, raffles, performances, and events. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.

Artist Meetup at The Arts Center. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7pm. A welcoming space for creatives of all disciplines and experience levels to share work, receive constructive feedback, and discuss creative-world hot topics. Artists from all backgrounds, including hobbyists, emerging, and established creatives, with special encouragement for those from historically excluded communities are invited to connect, share, and grow together. Visit The Arts Center | Artist Meetup for more info.

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. Guest presenter is local-celebrity James Cassidy, affectionately called Oregon’s “rock star scientist.” He’ll add some context to few locations at 2nd and Madison, including seeing what remains of some of the amazing architectural elements in the Hotel Corvallis lobby. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Herb of the Month. Willamette Grange, At 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.), Corvallis. 6 pm. May’s herb is Dandelion. A local herbalism student shares their learning about a new herb each month. Bring your own herbal knowledge, resources and recipes to share. Extra resources will be available by donation to support continuation of this event. Contact: 541-609-8335, willamettegrange@gmail.com for more info.

June Featured Author: Sue Granzella. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. When Proud Boys stormed Drag [Queen] Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library in 2022, retired teacher Sue Granzella began traveling California and documenting the stories of teachers and librarians who have been harassed and threatened for teaching honestly about race, gender, and sexuality. Pushed to the Edge: Teachers’ Stories from the Culture Wars is a powerful and timely collection of first-person accounts from the front lines of today’s culture wars, as Black educators, queer teachers, targeted librarians, and vulnerable students share their stories. Visit June Featured Author: Sue Granzella | Grassroots Books for more info.

Teen Takeover: NERF. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants must register in advance, permission form required. Grades 6-12. The library provides Nerf blasters, darts, and snacks. Teens are welcome to bring their own un-modded blasters; no Rivals blasters or shields, please. Pride themed snacks provided. Visit Teen Takeover: NERF | CBCPL for more info.

Crescent Valley High School Graduation. Crescent Valley High School, 4444 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

Oregon State University Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, $5/student. Within this big-band-sized ensemble, Director Ryan Biesack shapes and encourages musical conversations among the participants, resulting in a memorable evening of scripted music, improvisation, and discovery. Visit OSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert | PRAx for more info.

Schmid and Guest. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/advance, $25/door, $10/students, discount for Corvallis Folklore Society members Together Cayley Schmid and Aaron Guest play instrumental Celtic music on fiddle and piano. Tunes range from lively reels and jigs to sweeping airs and waltzes, drawing from Scottish, Cape Breton, and Irish traditions. Visit Schmid and Guest |for more info.

The Plugg Presents Fundraiser. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Featuring Twistello, Cmadd and friends. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Thunder Egg Consort. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $18/general, $16/students and seniors. A group of internationally acclaimed musicians who bring their individual talents together as a quartet of violin, viola, cello, and piano. Graduates of some of the finest music schools in the country, they have performed alongside artists such as Yo Yo Ma, Mark O’Connor and Harry Connick, Jr. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Oregon State University MFA Alumni Reading: Karie Fugett and Andrew A. Mobbs. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Karie Fugett’s debut memoir, Alive Day, is about an oft-overlooked reality of war: the experience of the many thousands of caregivers and spouses—mostly women, mostly young, mostly poor—whose lives have been shattered by battles fought against enemies abroad and against addiction at home. Andrew Alexander Mobbs is the author of the poetry collection, In These Glorious Pastures, and two chapbooks, A Walk in the Garden and Strangers and Pilgrims. Visit OSU MFA Alumni Reading | Grassroots Music for more info.

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