Friday, June 19
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 2nd 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 33rd 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.
Monroe Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Monroe Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | 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.
Edmonton Riverhawks Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.
Juneteenth Celebration. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Performances by PNW pop RnB sensation Molly Martinka and Stockton, California’s own THTBOITY. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Chintimini Chamber Music Festival Concert 1: Fantasy. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $30/ticket, children and students free. Featuring Traditional Nordic Suite from “Wood Works,” Joan Trimble Fantasy Trio, Kenji Bunch Slow Dance and Claude Debussy String Quartet, Op. 10. Visit Chintimini Chamber Music Festival for more info.
The Wiz. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan, along with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Visit The Wiz | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Saturday, June 20
Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st 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.
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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.
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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.
Quilts in the Garden. Various Locations. 10 am. Cost: $20/ticket. See hundreds of traditional and modern quilts created by local quilters, displayed in beautiful gardens. Visit Quilts in the Garden | Corvallis Modern Quilt Guild 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.
Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Legos and Duplos. Visit Lego Saturday | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
22nd Annual Model Train Show. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 6 pm. This interactive exhibit transforms the Main Meeting Room into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and more. Visit 22nd Annual Model Train Show | CBCPL for more info.
Kitten Shower. Heartland Humane Shelter, 938 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 12 pm. Spend time with kittens, learn about fostering, see bottle baby demonstrations and learn how to support Heartland Humane Shelter during kitten season. Visit Kitten Shower | Facebook for more info.
LEGO Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Snacks, music and Lego exploration. Visit LEGO Block Blast! at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
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.
Juneteenth. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Featuring music, dancing, Keynote speaker Dr. Dana Emerson, games, activities, and food. Visit Juneteenth | Linn Benton NAACP Events for more info.
Music on the Land. Bald Hill Farm, directions for parking, shuttling, and walking provided. 4:30 pm. Cost: $25/general,$20/student, 16 and under free. An afternoon and evening of joyous music and a celebration of community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Featuring Choro Na Cozhina, Sofi Nava Trio and Pa’lante. Visit Music on the Land | BetterWorld for more info.
Edmonton Riverhawks Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6, first pitch at 7:15 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Drone Night. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.
Intuition. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Underground hip-hop favorite is back on tour for a rare and intimate performance. Joined by Prim8’s and Jugger. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Terry Robb- American Roots and Blues. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 7 pm. Cost: $15/ticket. Live Blues guitar under Oak trees. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit Terry Robb | Lumos Wine Co. for more info.
Contradance. First Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Road, Corvallis. 7 pm lesson, 7:30 dance begins. Cost: $12-$20, sliding scale. Featuring Cucanandy, a Corvallis based band that brings heart and passion to Celtic music, playing and singing tunes and songs from Scotland, Ireland and beyond. Calling by Kelly Tabor. Dances are taught, no partner needed. Visit Contra Dance | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.
DCC Presents: Disco Hellmouth: A Buffy The Vampire Slayer Tribute Show. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10/advance, $15/at door. 18+. Celebrate Pride with a cast of electrifying burlesque and drag performers from across the Pacific Northwest, paying tribute to the iconic series that helped awaken a generation’s queerness. From chosen family to campy chaos, expect vampires, villains, and very sexy heroes bringing Sunnydale to the stage like you’ve never seen before. Visit Buffy The Vampire Slayer Tribute Show | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Don’t Tell Comedy. Surprise Location in Downtown Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Cost: $27. 21+. Comedy show in an unusual surprise location in Downtown Corvallis. Location revealed with ticket purchase. Visit Don’t Tell Comedy for more info.
Sunday, June 21
Sunday Brunch with Sammy Holmes and The Tappetts. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit Old World Center Events 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 2nd 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 2nd 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.
22nd Annual Model Train Show. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 6 pm. This interactive exhibit transforms the Main Meeting Room into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and more. Visit 22nd Annual Model Train Show | CBCPL for more info.
Celtic Jam Session. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. All instruments welcome to play, learn, and enjoy. Visit Corvallis Celtic Session | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.
Pulp Fiction. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Visit Pulp Fiction | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Edmonton Riverhawks Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 4:30 pm, first pitch at 5:05 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.
Barrie Dempsey. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Singer-songwriter originally from New Jersey with a Folk/Americana feel. Visit Cooper Hollow Jazztet | Lumos Wine Company for more info.
Pulp Fiction. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Visit Pulp Fiction | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Girl Cries Wolf and Circling Station. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/person. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Monday, June 22
Terra Bella Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Cost: $15/general, $10/seniors and veterans, $5/children, 2 and under free. An entertaining and educational hour on an 11 acre boutique farm. Visit Terra Bella Farm for more info.
C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Melanie Reid. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.
Community Grief Drop In Support Group. Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th Street, Corvallis. 1 pm. An open, drop-in support group for anyone in the community who is grieving a death of someone they care about. Visit Community Grief Drop In Support Group | Luminia Hospice for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.
Quarantine Productions. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, June 23
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.
Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | 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
Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 1 pm. Discover mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, longhorn bees, and, of course, honey bees. Enjoy hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities about bugs and bees while exploring these mighty mini-beasts of nature. Visit Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History | 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.
Family Craft Night. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. All ages welcome, all supplies provided. Visit Family Craft Night | CBCPL 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.
Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd 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.
Corvallis Community Band: To Greater Heights with Daemon Shane, featuring Flute Cocktail. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.
Landroid. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, June 24
Corvallis Farmers Market. 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 2nd 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.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. 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. Visit Infant Storytime | 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.
Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. A post storytime period for free play and visiting with library materials. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.
Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | 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.
Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Discover mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, longhorn bees, and, of course, honey bees. Enjoy hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities about bugs and bees while exploring these mighty mini-beasts of nature. Visit Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History | CBCPL for more info.
Green Drinks. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A casual, fun gathering of people who want to hang out with their favorite “green” folks and meet new ones. Contact johnispedaling1@gmail.com for more info.
Block 15 Summer Concert Series: The Flat Stanely Incident. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Live local bands, food specials, soft serve ice cream and more abound. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info.
Gunderson Baseball Vs Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.
Live Music: Singchronicity’s Final Concert. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.
Protect and Respond: CPR and Choking Skills for Parents and Caregivers. Corvallis Birth Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Suite A, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $30/person. Designed to help parents, caregivers, and family members build the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency until professional help arrives. Through hands-on practice and supportive instruction, gain real-life readiness in a low-pressure environment with no testing required. Not for certification purposes. Visit Protect & Respond | Pollywog for more info.
Historic Resources Commission Meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission Meeting | Benton County
BMW Jazz Trio. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Pulp Fiction. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Visit Pulp Fiction | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 7 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.
The Hilltop Big Band. Corvallis Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics to more modern arrangements. Visit Calendar 2026 | The Hilltop Big Band 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 June 25
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 2nd 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.
Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Discover mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, longhorn bees, and, of course, honey bees. Enjoy hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities about bugs and bees while exploring these mighty mini-beasts of nature. Visit Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History | CBCPL for more info.
Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Terra Bella Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 11:30 am. Cost: $15/general, $10/seniors and veterans, $5/children, 2 and under free. An entertaining and educational hour on an 11 acre boutique farm. Visit Terra Bella Farm for more info.
Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | 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.
Medicare 101 with Medicare Mark Fuchs. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Mark Fuchs will break down Medicare benefits. There will also be a Q&A portion of this presentation and personal appointments available. Visit Medicare 101 with Medicare Mark Fuchs | City of Corvallis for more info.
Teen Escape Room. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 3 pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required. A mysterious meteor has drained all the color from the earth. The only color left is locked in an underground vault. Can your team escape from the vault and release color back into the world before it’s too late? It’s up to you and your team to escape, but the clock is already ticking… Visit Teen Escape Room | CBCPL for more info.
Gerding Builders Marketmen Vs Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.
Hoolyeh Folk Dancing. Unitarian Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5/general, $2/under 18. Visit Hoolyeh Folk Dancing | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.
Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 7 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.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Amateur Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
Friday, June 26
CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd 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 2nd 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 33rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally 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.
Monroe Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Monroe Storytime | CBCPL for more info.
Looking for Pattern. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. An effort to distill fragments of life, and try to make sense experiences, memories and images. In this exhibition, Bruce Osen submits a modest assemblage as a mini tour- sort of a painting version of “My Summer Vacation”. Visit Looking for Pattern | 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.
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.
Brewery Tour. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Walk through the space where recipes come to life, learn how different styles are brewed, and get a closer look at the details that shape what you’re drinking. Includes a guided brewery walkthrough, overview of brewing process and1:1 time with our brewery staff. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info
2026 Summer Concerts at C3: D’Petal Tones. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Original music in a range of styles from pop, Latin, blues, jazzy, folk, and unique takes on select cover tunes by other artists as well. Visit 2026 Summer Concerts at C3 | City of Corvallis for more info.
Library Takeover for Adults: Rainbow Nerf Night. Corvallis- Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:15 pm. 18+. Wear rainbow colors and enjoy Pride-themed snacks and crafts. Visit Library Takeover for Adults: Rainbow Nerf Night! | CBCPL for more info.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. Visit Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure | Whiteside Theatre for more info.
Root Vegetables with Exeu. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.
Best Cellar. Methodist Church Martha Room,1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $2 minimum, pay as you will, children free. Featuring American-born singer-songwriter creating music in the North of England, Aerynn, and local performers River Rocks. Tea, coffee and snacks available. Visit Best Cellar | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.
Chintimini Chamber Music Festival Concert 3: Spark. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $30/ticket, children and students free. Featuring W.A. Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K. 546, Germaine Tailleferre with Piano Trio, Erwin Schulhoff with String Quartet No. 1 and Anton Arensky with Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Visit Chintimini Chamber Music Festival for more info.
The Service. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.
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