Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday

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.

Corvallis Art Walk Meetup. The Foundry. 257 Southwest Madison Avenue, #Suite 210, Corvallis. 5 pm. Meet the amazing artists and craftspeople on the Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) all in one place. Find your next creative partnership and connect with others. Visit Events | The Arts Center 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.

Saturday, June 27

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.

Creating Your Own Terrarium. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Cost: $45/terrarium. A hands on experience resulting in a take home terrarium. Materials and plants provided, with plenty of options for personalization. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

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

Pride Tea Party. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Enjoy tea and refreshments, make rainbow and tea party themed crafts, snap a pic at the photo booth and more. Featuring drag queen story time and drag show. Visit Pride Tea Party | CBCPL for more info.

Drag Story Hour. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 11 am. Local drag performer reading favorite children’s stories. Visit Drag Story Hour: Corvallis | The Book Bin for more info.

Clothing Swap. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. All items are free. Held in conjunction with The Frimpong Case exhibition. Visit Events | 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.

Creating Your Own Terrarium. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $45/terrarium. A hands on experience resulting in a take home terrarium. Materials and plants provided, with plenty of options for personalization. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

The Root Vegetables. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 2 pm. Free. Just like sub-tropospheric rhizomes, the funky music of the Root Vegetables is organic, earthy, convivial, and always fresh. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit The Root Vegetables | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Ben Martens Album Release and Birthday Bash. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $11/person. All ages. A double celebration. Special Guest – Production Unit Xero, Chemotroph, Dylan, Kaigansen, with live visuals from Videotech. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

The Diary of Anne Frank. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $17/adult, $15/students and seniors. Set during World War II, the play chronicles the true story of two Jewish families hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Over the course of 25 months, Anne’s diary reveals both the daily struggles of living in confinement and the enduring hope, fear, and resilience of those in hiding as danger closes in. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Kai’s Bird Concert. Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free, donations accepted. A one-hour immersive bird-themed concert combining Kai’s two biggest passions: music and birds. In this concert Kai explores many different ways composers have drawn inspiration from birds in their piano works spanning from the early 1700s all the way through today. The concert will include works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Amy Beach, and Olivier Messiaen, as well as pieces written specifically for this program. Sponsored by the Mid Willamette Bird Alliance. Visit Kai’s Bird Concert | Kai Freuh for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
7:30 pm. Cost: $19/general, $15/early bird. Delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. Hear hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info

Sunday, June 28

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

Audiobook Walk. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A chance to enjoy the beautiful weather with fellow audiobook listeners. Visit Audiobook Walk | The Book Bin for more info.

Open Streets Corvallis. 2nd St, downtown Corvallis, between Riverfront Park and Skate Park. 11 am. 8th annual car free festival highlighting a neighborhood in Corvallis and showing what public spaces can look like when people walk, bike and play together. Opportunity to participate in a parade, as well as activity hubs featuring music, dance, food, games and more. Visit Open Streets Corvallis 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.

Celtic Music Jam. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Visit Corvallis Celtic Session | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Clue. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Visit Clue | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Brutal Bridges. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. A Corvallis-based group of singer-songwriters & music-lovers blending rockabilly, indie and alternative with a creative cadence of funk and a dash of drawl-less country. Visit Brutal Bridges | Airlie Winery for more info.

Fifth Generation Sewing Open House. Corvallis Sewing Collective, 221 NW 2nd Street
Corvallis. 5 pm. Meet Dr. Michelle Marie, 5th generation sewist, and learn about summer class options, including sessions for children. Visit Fifth Generation Sewing: Open House | The Arts Center for more info.

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

The Diary of Anne Frank. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $17/adult, $15/students and seniors. Rated PG. Set during World War II, the play chronicles the true story of two Jewish families hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Over the course of 25 months, Anne’s diary reveals both the daily struggles of living in confinement and the enduring hope, fear, and resilience of those in hiding as danger closes in. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Chintimini Chamber Music Festival Concert 4: Jubilee. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $30/ticket, children and students free. Featuring Jessie Montgomery with Starburst, W.A. Mozart Oboe Concerto in C Major with Lara Wickes, soloist, Ernest Bloch withConcerto Grosso No. 1 and Dave Metzger with the world premiere of The Children of Corvallis. Visit Chintimini Chamber Music Festival for more info.

Clue. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Visit Clue | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, June 29

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery 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.

C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Double Down, a new duo formed by Dan Bregar and Cliff Feldman. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, June 30

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Greeters: Consignabubble. Consignabubble,1810 SW 3rd St Unit A, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce 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.

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.

Fizzy Lava Lamps. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 1 pm. Make fizzy lava lamps with library staff. Visit Fizzy Lava Lamps | 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.

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.

Cozy Queer Reading Night. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Bring a queer read and enjoy a night of reading, chatting and snacking. Visit Cozy Queer Reading Night | The Book Bin 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 Emerging Professionals: Minuteman Press and Engage Corvallis Ghost Tour. 252 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm, Ghost tour at 6:05 pm. Connect with local professionals, support local businesses, and find community. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Portland Pickles Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule 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: 50th Anniversary Party! The Sound of America: Celebrating 250 Years of Our Nation and 50 Years of Music to Our Community with Cheryl Martinez. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.

Rainbow Roots: Queer History in Corvallis. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 8 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.

Wednesday, July 1

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery for more info.

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.

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.

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.

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

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, 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.

All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th 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.

Town Hall with Gabe Shepherd. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Visit Update from Elected Official | League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Block 15 Summer Concert Series: The Divine Wind Brotherhood. 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.

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

Planning Commission. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Clue. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/at door. Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Visit Clue | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Thursday July 2

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery 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.

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.

Fizzy Lava Lamps. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Make fizzy lava lamps with library staff. Visit Fizzy Lava Lamps | CBCPL 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.

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.

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.

Parks & Recreation Department Director Meet and Greet. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4:30. An opportunity to chat with the finalists for the director position and share feedback. Candidates will be invited to give short presentations at 5:15 p.m. Visit Parks & Recreation Department Director Meet & Greet | City of Corvallis 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.

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

Portland Pickles Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.

Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

Friday, July 3

Fire Season. LaSells Stewart Center, Guistina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Fire Season, sparks conversation around transformation, vulnerability, adaptation, and the elemental forces that shape our world. In the American West, fire season has become an annual reality tied to climate change, drought, smoke, displacement, and resilience. Yet fire also exists beyond disaster: as ritual, technology, energy, protest, illumination, passion, ceremony, and material process. Visit Fire Season | Giustina Gallery 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.

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.

Tween Writing Workshop. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. 4th-5th grades (incoming 4th graders welcome). Explore a variety of storytelling skills through writing prompts and collaborative writing exercises along with dedicated time to write and receive feedback from a group of their peers. All supplies provided. Visit Tween Writing Workshop | CBCPL for more info.

Reporter and Author Matthew Wolfe. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Featuring Matthew Wolfe’s new book, Fires in The Night, the explosive true story of a secret group of radicals who launched a clandestine battle to save the planet–and what their legacy illuminates about the past, present, and future of the environmental movement. Visit Reporter and Author Matthew Wolfe | The Book Bin for more info.

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

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Connecting with local stories while exploring an invisible side of downtown Corvallis. Embrace the opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts, and make new friends who share your love for exploring the city. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Concert: Bill Beach. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Free, donations accepted for Philomath Community Services. Bossa Nova beats. Visit Events | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info.

Portland Pickles Vs. Corvallis Knights. Goss Stadium, 2201-2237 SW Washington Way, Corvallis. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 6:35 pm. Cost: $10-$20. Visit Corvallis Knights Schedule for more info.

First Friday Drag Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $7/person. 18+. Drag show hosted by Kenzie B. Valentine. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

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