Friday, June 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dazed and Confused. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. The adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976. Visit Dazed & Confused | Whiteside Theatre 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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrew Lee Mason, Mister Canoe. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Saturday, June 6

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.

Government Comment Corner. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am. Please stop by to say hello and ask your questions about local government. Featuring Ward 7 Councilor Paul Shaffer. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info.

Saturday Stories. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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. Visit Saturday Stories | CBCPL for more info.

Monroe Pride Party. Monroe Community Library. 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 1 pm. All ages tea party and crafts. Visit Monroe Pride Party | CBCPL for more info.

Unlocking Art. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Spark fresh ways of seeing and connecting with exhibits thru volunteer lead interactive activities in TAC’s main gallery. Visit Unlocking Art | The Arts Center 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.

D’Petal Tones. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill, Philomath. 2 pm. Free. Performing a groovin’ variety of original music in a variety of styles including pop, latin, blues, jazz, folk, as well as select covers. Bring a blanket or lawnchair. Visit Summer of Love | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Tween Writing Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. 4^th-5^th grades. Registration required. Meet local author Tom Birdseye who will talk to the group about plot and characterization in writing. Then work on and receive feedback on personal writing projects. Visit Tween Writing Workshop | CBCPL 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.

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.

Cyborg with DJ Puretaint. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A night of EDM grooves and dance floor vibes. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Oregon State University Chamber Choir at The President’s Concert: Chaotic Joy! Prax, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/general, students free. The concert features the Chamber Choir, a mixed-voice ensemble directed by Steven Zielke, Director of Choral Studies and Patricia Valian Reser Professor of Music. For the singers, the concert culminates a spring that includes a regional, national, or international tour. For the audience, the concert represents a lovely way to usher out the academic year. Visit OSU Chamber Choir at The President’s Concert: Chaotic Joy! | PRAx for more info.

Surf Night, Divine Wind Brotherhood, Big Blue Bicycle Band. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Salute to Service Veteran Concert. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/same day. Raising money for the Honoring Heroes Veteran Services Organization. Visit Salute to Service Veterans Concert | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Sunday, June 7

Run for the Hills. Bald Hill Area, see registration for details. Start times vary, registration costs vary. Visit Run for the Hills for more info.

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.

2026 Cancer Survivors Day Event. Pastega Regional Cancer Center, 441 NW Elks Drive, Corvallis. 1 pm. Registration requested. This day honors people living with a history of cancer, celebrates their milestones and recognizes those who have supported them along the way. Visit Celebrating Cancer Survivors | Samaritan Health Services for more info.

2026 Pride in the Park. Avery Park, near Lovers Lane. 1 pm. Community beautification of the Avery Park sidewalk, transforming it into a walkable rainbow. Music, crafts, activities, drag performers, and more. Visit 2026 Pride in the Park | City of Corvallis for more info.

2026 Spring One-Act Festival. Withycombe Hall, 2921 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 2 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.

Corvallis Interfaith Café. At Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. Topic: Unity of Religious Ideals and Dances of Universal Peace. Contact : Corvallisinterfaithnet@gmail.com for more info.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Visit Blade Runner: The Final Cut | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Visit Blade Runner: The Final Cut | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, June 8

C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Brian Primark on guitar and harmonica. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.

Election Information Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Presenters of this session will explain elected office in Corvallis and provide information to prospective candidates on the process of running for office. This event will not be a forum for debating issues, nor will it address how to campaign for office. Everyone is welcome, especially people who are interested in running for City Council or who would like to learn more about our City’s election process. Visit Election Information Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Profit Drama, Sorry Its Over, Church Ladies. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Tuesday, June 9

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Taqueria Alonzo. Taqueria Alonzo, 922 NW Kings Blvd
Corvallis. 8:30am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Jammin for the Hungry. 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Community Center. 10 am. Making jam for distribution to local homeless shelters. Volunteers take home a sample of jam. Visit Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Calendar for more info.

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.

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.

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. All Task Forces meeting. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | City of 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.

Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 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.

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.

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.

STEM Slam: Funny Science Showcase. Interzone, 1563 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Join the “Funny Science” Honors College 407 class for our final showcase of science comedy via written pieces, video, live performance, visual art, and moreVisit STEM Slam: Funny Science Showcase | Oregon State University for more info.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Wednesday, June 10

Board of Commissioners Department Head Meeting with Community Development, Public Works and NAPE. Holmes and Shipley Board Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

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

Coffee With Your Economic Development Officer. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Staff from the Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. Bring your questions and feedback and meet the office team. Visit Coffee With Your EDO | City of Corvallis for more info.

Children’s Concert: Jessica Campbell. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free children’s concert that bridges the worlds of music and ecology. Visit Children’s Concert: Jessa Campbell | 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.

Squishtivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. 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 Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info.

Lunch and Learn: Homeloans for Entrepreneurs. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd St, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Cost: $15-$35/ticket. Designed for freelancers, contractors, small business owners and anyone self employed who is interested in purchasing a home. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Random Review. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Review by author Alison Clement, winner of the Oregon Book Award. Visit Random Review: The Berry Pickers | CBCPL for more info.

Against The Odds. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 4 pm. An hour of remarkable sidewalk stories about locals whose struggles, triumphs, and contributions defied societal norms and odds to leave an indelible mark on the course of history. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

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

Auditions: Into the Woods. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center, 1701 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Oregon State University Theatre and Music will be holding auditions for the Winter 2027 production of Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved and magical musical Into the Woods. Visit Auditions: Into the Woods | Oregon State University for more info.

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

Blade Runner: The Final Cut. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Visit Blade Runner: The Final Cut | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Jones and Arrioll. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Vintage R & B. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Thursday June 11

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.

Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Registration required. Featuring The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister. Visit CBCPL | Senior Book Club for more info.

Cooks and Books: Turkish Pistachio Baklava and Freshly Brewed Turkish Tea. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A delicious introduction to Turkish culture through one of its most beloved desserts and traditions. In this demonstration Roj Baran will show how to make easy homemade Turkish pistachio baklava and share the art of preparing freshly brewed Turkish tea. Guests will learn about the cultural importance of serving tea and sweets in Türkiye while enjoying authentic flavors. Visit Cooks and Books | CBCPL for more info.

Wild Hog in the Woods. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Outsight Agitators. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Friday, June 12

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

SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Teen Nerf Night. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 5 pm. Registration required, waiver required. Ages 12 – 18. Nerf blasters, darts, and snacks provided. Teens are welcome to bring their own un-modded blasters; no Rivals blasters or shields. Visit Teen NERF Night | CBCPL for more info.

Romantasy Book Club Corvallis. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club Corvallis | The Book Bin for more info.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs. Visit Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Songs of Resilience. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Matt Pless and Danbert Nobacon bring an evening of songs about love, resilience, freedom, and community. Featuring special guests Everybody’s Worried About Owen and Reptile Lovechild.. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Streetbound, Out Of Print, Pulse. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night with Laura Peek. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Rated R. Laura Peek’s sharply-observed jokes about everything from bridal parties gone wrong to the hazards of politically divided families have delighted audiences across the country. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

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