Thursday, July 13
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456 for more info.
C3 Summer Concert: Rock n’ Rewind. Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Lose yourself in the tranquil ambiance of Chintimini Park, surrounded by nature’s beauty, as the captivating melodies of these featured bands fill the air. Admission is free. Concerts are held outdoors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please dress for the weather and bring blankets or low chairs to sit on. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-summer-concerts-park for more info.
Gadzooks. Common fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Gadzooks live at common fields! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Wild Hog In The Bush is back at the deli on July 13th from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Rooftop Dance Party. Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Free, No Cover. Get your dancing shoes on and join Sky High Brewing for a summer dance party on the Rooftop! Dr. Gonzo, Nicole and PhDJ will be mixing it up and bringing all the beats. Dance to the sunset and under the stars. Make the most of these beautiful summer evenings and arrive early to get a bite and a drink. There’s no cover for this event and it’s open to all. Visit https://skyhighbrewing.com/the-haps for more info.
Friday, July 14
Teen Water Tag. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Teens in or entering grades 6-12 can join a game of water tag and other water games at Central Park as part of the library’s summer reading program! Water tag equipment, games, and snacks provided by library. Teens are encouraged to wear clothes that can get wet and to bring a towel! They’ll be on the lawn near the gazebo-structure at the park. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-water-tag for more info.
C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Community Center on the second Friday of the month for live music. Soak in the sounds of local performers at this series of open mic nights. Both performers and audience members are welcome. Open mic nights are free. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-open-mic-night for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Robert Meade. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m.$25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
Nomadic Nobodies. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Nomadic Nobodies descend upon downtown Corvallis July 14th from 7-10pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
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