Monday, April 29
Benton County: 2024 Five Electeds Meeting. 12 p.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-29-2024-five-electeds-meeting/ for more info.
Directing at The Majestic Workshop. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Majestic mainstage proposal season is just around the corner! Join Recreation Coordinator of Cultural Arts and Community Engagement (and prolific director) Rachel Kohler for a workshop aimed at anyone who’s ever had even an inkling of interest in directing at The Majestic Theatre! If you’ve directed before but it’s been awhile, or you’ve never directed on the Majestic mainstage, this might be the workshop for you! If you’ve never directed, but you’re thinking you might like to learn more about it, this is definitely the workshop for you. Rachel will walk through every step of the process of directing on the Majestic’s mainstage, just in time for participants to consider proposing for the 2025-26 season. Much of the information presented in this workshop is applicable for Majestic Lab shows, too! This workshop will take place on Monday, April 29th from 6:30-9:00pm in the Community Room. Snacks will be provided. Please fill out this RSVP form so that we know how many participants to expect: https://forms.gle/tkUeg6cjDh5wNMpC6. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/442386071784… for more info.
Tuesday, April 30
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime is for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-15648 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-79 for more info.
Tasting Tuesday. Corazón Wine Bar & Kitchen, 208 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Free – $5. Complimentary for Win Club +1 guest. 15% off bottles to go for Corazon Wne Club members. $5 Non-Club Members, 10% off retail bottles for attendees, $5 back with bottle purchase. Visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C50AO6QrY2K/?img_index=3 for more info.
Whiteside Live: The Room screening with Live Commentary by Greg Sestero. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. $20 (Pre-Sale), $25. Join us for a screening of The Room, Q&A with NYT bestselling author/ Room costar Greg Sestero and some exclusive bonus clips of Bob Odenkirk’s remake of The Room! Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=233290 for more info.
Main Gallery Closed. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. May 1 – May 15 p.m. The Main Gallery for the Art Center will be closed for install. Be on the lookout for updates from The Art Center for upcoming exhibits and events. Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/main-gallery-closed-for-install/ & https://theartscenter.net/confluence-ii-art-science-fellows/ for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, May 1
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-15709 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17420 more info.
Benton County: Leadership Team – Two or More Commissioners May Attend. 1:30 p.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. For Zoom links, ID’s and Codes, Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/may-1-2024-leadership-team/ for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. 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 https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-31 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. For more information, contact the Youth Reference Desk at 541-766-6794. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-13870 for more info.
Live Music: Brutal Bridges Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Hometown Corvallis based Singer/Songwriters, and purveyors of acoustic-rockabilly-funk-alternative music. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. Observe Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g4JeQAlwSG6ZtDqtlDFJKQ. Community members who would like to participate via live webinar must register by noon the day of meeting, https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Submit Verbal or Written Testemony: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-19 for more info.
OSU Science Pub. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dr. Cornelius and her lab study behavioral and physiological strategies that birds use to cope with unpredictable change. In other words, why do some birds survive better than others when the going gets tough? Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Thursday, May 2
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-15799 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe-baby-storytime-11 for more info.
Tap Talks. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. Tap Talks are Ted Talk like presentations from amazing women scientists and experts in our community. Hosted by 500 Women Scientists Corvallis in partnership with Common Fields in Corvallis, OR. Tap Talks are the 1st Thursday of the month @ 5:30pm. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Live Music: Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Bring your Axe and jam with Dennis Monroe! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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