Friday, July 24

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 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.

Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | 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 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.

Art With Picture Books: Sow the Seed for Creativity. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. Storytime with art activities based on picture books for young children. Visit Art With Picture Books: Sow the Seed for Creativity | CBCPL for more info.

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.

For Black Girls to Bloom. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring garden-inspired ceramic tiles and vibrant self-portraits by elementary-aged Black girls from Linn and Benton counties. Set among these works are ivory-colored tiles created by adult supporters and community aunties, quietly reflecting the protection and collective care that surround the young artists. A project of KinCultivate. Visit For Black Girls to Bloom | The Arts Center for more info.

Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info.

Veruca’s Daughters. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A series of ceramics that dives into the thought of whether art can be joyful and frivolous at this present moment in time. Visit Veruca’s Daughters | The Arts Center for more info.

Starker Summer Tours: Forest Management and History Tour. Starker Forest Office, 7240 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 1 pm. RSVP required. Celebrate Starker Forests’ 90th anniversary by joining staff on a driving forest tour that explores the history of Starker Forests and current forest management practices. Visit Starker 2026 Summer Tours 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.

John Deshler Duo. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Free, donations accepted for Old Mill Center. Trumpet and guitar. Visit John Deshler Duo | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info.

Piano in the Vineyard. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6:45 pm, doors open at 6 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. An evening of classical piano. Visit Piano in the Vineyard 2026 for more info.

Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Rated PG. Set against the backdrop of the late 1950’s, this show brings us back to a simpler time where family, friends, and community were the most important things. Bye Bye Birdie is a timeless, cheery reminder that even with the allure of success and fame that there are few things more important than remaining true to oneself and those they love. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

DJ Alejandro’s Heady Beats. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A blend of jam bands, funk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock over hip hop beat. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Stand By Me. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys’ adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives. Visit Stand By Me | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Husk. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.

Saturday, July 25

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

A Beginner’s Guide to Perennial Plant Care. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. This class will define what perennials are, and give general guidance on planting placement & depth, water & fertilizer needs, and deadheading & pruning care. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Fiechter House Open House. Finley Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd, Corvallis. 10 am. Tour one of the oldest houses in Benton County. Contact Liz@mrwc.org for more info.

Lego Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Lego hang out time with music and snacks. Visit Lego Block Blast | CBCPL for more info.

Puzzle Swap. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Bring puzzles to trade, all levels welcome. Visit Puzzle Swap | CBCPL 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.

Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition. The Majestic Theatre, 211 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Rated PG. Set against the backdrop of the late 1950’s, this show brings us back to a simpler time where family, friends, and community were the most important things. Bye Bye Birdie is a timeless, cheery reminder that even with the allure of success and fame that there are few things more important than remaining true to oneself and those they love. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Tyee’s Summer Concert. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $10/person. Featuring Band of Comerados of Portland Jamgrass fame. Visit Tyee’s Summer Concert | Tyee Wine Cellars for more info.

Big Foo. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. All the Foo Fighters anthems you love with huge energy, loud guitars, and nonstop singalongs. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Much Ado About a Handkerchief. The Art Center New Building, 760 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $17/general, $15/students seniors, general admission seating. PG-13 rating. An original Merely Players mashup of Much Ado and Othello. Much Ado famously teeters right on the edge of disaster before pulling everyone back from the brink to celebrate a (mostly) happy ending of reconciliation and rekindled love. By contrast, Much Ado About a Handkerchief lets the jealous obsessions of the play travel to their natural conclusion: destruction and untimely death. Visit Much Ado About a Handkerchief | The Arts Center

80s Dance Party on the Rooftop. Sky High Brewing and Pub, 160 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $15/advance, $20/at door until capacity is reached. 21+. Featuring DJ Jon “Supa J” Smith from Eugene. Visit 80s Dance Party on the Rooftop! | Facebook for more info.

Adios Radio, Southpoint, Hard Feelings. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.

Sunday, July 26

Audiobook Walk. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th 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.

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

Councilor Booth. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. A relaxed, informal opportunity to chat with Philomath City Councilors at the Philomath Farmers Market. Visit Councilor Booth at the Market | City of Philomath for more info.

Wild Summer Days. Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 NW Lewisberg Dr, Corvallis. 11 am. Cost: $15/adult, $10/child, children under 2 free. Explore the Wildlife Center, participating in activities including mock wildlife rehab, crafts, and animal ambassadors. Visit Wild Summer Days | Chintimini Wildlife Center 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.

Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.

Wall-E. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/presale, $10/at door, free for children under 12 thanks to Bob Newton Family Movie program. After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Visit Wall- E | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

DTW Lite. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361. 5 pm. Cost: $10/ticket. Drawing inspiration from the 1940s-1950s, this “pianoless quartet” takes the style popularized by Gerry Mulligan into the modern era. DTW Lite | Airlie Winery for more info.

Open 2 Mics. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Open mic night. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Music in the Park: Unfamiliar Friend. Philomath City Park, 299 S23rd St, Philomath. 6 pm. An evening of live folksy-rock vibes in the park. Visit Music in the Park: Unfamiliar Friends | City of Philomath for more info.

The Sandlot. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost:$8/presale, $10/at door, free for children under 12 thanks to Bob Newton Family Movie program. During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall. Visit The Sandlot | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, July 27

C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Dakota Harris, a 21 year old local and upcoming Lane county musician. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info.

Community Grief Support Group Drop In. Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care. 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. No commitment, attend when needing support. Visit Community Grief Support Group Drop-In | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

Tuesday, July 28

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 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Free play with library materials for children and families. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center 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.

Beat the Heat: Movie and Crafts. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 2 pm. A movie, snacks and a chill craft. Visit Beat the Heat: Movie and Crafts | 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.

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

Corvallis Emerging Professionals. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 5:30 pm. Connect with local professionals, support local businesses, and find community. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Neighborhood Bikeway Prioritization Open House #2. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. An open discussion on the preliminary concept designs for the top 5 Neighborhood Bikeways. This event has no set presentation, come and go as needed. Visit Neighborhood Bikeway Prioritization Open House #2 | City of Corvallis for more info.

The Art Center Makes @ C3. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. All Ages. Get creative at the Community Center. Visit TAC Makes @ C3 | The Arts Center 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.

Ridgefield Raptors 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.

Corvallis Community Band: Great Music We Enjoy Playing with Lia Poole. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info.

Wednesday, July 29

Corvallis Farmers Market: Kids Day. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Featuring children’s crafts, activities and giveaways. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market 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.

Benton County Fair and Rodeo. Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 am. Cost: $10/adults, $8/seniors. Carnival tickets sold separately. Kids Free Entry Wednesday only. Featuring carnival games and rides, performances, livestock, exhibits and food and drink to purchase. Visit Hours & Admission | Benton County Fair and Rodeo for more info.

Caregiver Luncheon: Speaker Debbie Boures, Ombudsman. 12 pm. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Registration required for lunch. Free. Long Term Care Ombudsman Debbie Boures speaks on Caregiver Advocacy. Visit Caregiver Luncheon | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care 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. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Block 15 Summer Concert Series: Double Down. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Enjoy live local bands, food specials, soft-serve ice cream, and more. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

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

Paradise Samona Dancers. Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. 6 pm. All ages. An hour-long narrated tour of the Pacific Islands with exciting dances, music, and drumming from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Costumes are colorful and authentic to the islands they represent. Visit Paradise Samoa Dancers | CBCPL for more info.

Pigeon John Live. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Hip hop. Featuring Don’t Sleep with Jugger, Loud(MT), and Milc. Visit Old World Center for more info.

The Sandlot. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/presale, $10/at door, free for children under 12 thanks to Bob Newton Family Movie program. During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall. Visit The Sandlot | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
8:30 pm. Cost: $21.20. 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. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Thursday July 30

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.

Seed Art. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Make a picture out of seeds. Visit Hula Hoop Harvest | CBCPL for more info.

Benton County Fair and Rodeo. Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 am. Cost: $10/adults, $8/seniors. Carnival tickets sold separately. Seniors free entry on Thursday only. Featuring carnival games and rides, performances, livestock, exhibits and food and drink to purchase. Visit Hours & Admission | Benton County Fair and Rodeo for more info.

Oak Creek Center Summer Open House. Oak Creek Center, 842 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 11 am. Learn more about OSU Department of Horticulture research projects including organic vegetables, landscape management, honeybee research and demonstration hives, OSU Extension Small Farms Program, and dry farming vegetables. Visit Oak Creek Center Summer Open House | Oregon State University for more info.

Quarterly Sustainability Meeting. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, networking opportunities & refreshments from First Alternative Co-op. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Viva Vina. Lumos Wine Company Tasting Room, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 5 pm. An evening of community, music, and friends. Featuring music by CantNeverCould, food available. Proceeds benefit Vina Moses. Visit Viva Vina | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

SAGE Work Party and Hoe Down. Bruce Starker Arts Park, SAGE Garden, 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. 6 pm. Community Garden time followed by a hoe down. Picnic dinners and after-work campfire-style music sharing are welcome and encouraged. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. 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.

Bard in the Quad: The Winter’s Tale. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm, seating begins at 6:30 pm. Cost: $17/general, $15/youth and seniors, OSU students free with ID. When the powerful King Leontes of Sicilia entertains his dear friend King Polixenes of Bohemia at his royal court, an innocent misunderstanding leads him to believe he has been betrayed by those closest to him. This thrilling tale spanning two continents and sixteen years is the Bard’s most epic play. Picnics encouraged, bring blankets or lawn chairs. Visit Bard in the Quad: The Winter’s Tale | Oregon State University for more info.

Cyane, Fiona Daley, For The Living Earth. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. Visit Bombs Away Cafe.

Friday, July 31

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.

Benton County Fair and Rodeo. Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 110 SW 53^rd St, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 am. Cost: $10/adults, $8/seniors. Carnival tickets sold separately. Featuring carnival games and rides, performances, livestock, exhibits and food and drink to purchase. Visit Hours & Admission | Benton County Fair and Rodeo for more info.

Yakima Valley Pippins 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.

Charo Na Cozinha. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Free, donations accepted for Chintimini Wildlife Center. Brazilian Jazz. Visit Charo Na Cozinha | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info.

Big Blue Bicycle Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Highlander Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost:$8/presale, $10/at door. A 500 year old Scottish swordsman, currently residing in New York City, must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled “Prize”. Visit Highlander | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Hot Soul, Ginger Molasses, Tom Foe- Rock. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info.

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