Thursday, August 3
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. $8 –35. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, August 5, 2023. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like concerts and rodeos. Stay tuned for event and concert announcements as the fair dates approach. Visit https://www.bentoncountyfair.net for more info.
ZimFest 2023. Oregon State University, 1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. $15 – $18. Zimfest is three days of Zimbabwean-inspired fun for all ages: dynamic concerts, hands-on workshops, an African marketplace and more. The Zimbabwean Music Festival is an annual celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture. A fun-filled four-day weekend of concerts, workshops, community conversations, a marketplace and more, Zimfest is the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music. Visit https://zimfest.org/ for more info.
Wonderful Wavelengths and Fascinating Frequencies– for teens and tweens. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tweens in grades 4-6 and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join visiting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Derek Fish for a highly entertaining journey into Wonderful Wavelengths and Fascinating Frequencies which give us all the colors and sounds we sometimes take for granted. Dr. Fish will be joined by local artists and educators Andrea Heidinger, Keith Moses, Shawn Rowe and others as they show and discuss how they bridge the gap between art and science. This interactive session will be fascinating – and FUN! – exploration into how we see and perceive our world, with dynamic demos and powerful presentations. Hosted by the Corvallis Art Guild. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wonderful-wavelengths-and-fascinating-frequencies-teens-and-tweens & https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wonderful-wavelengths-and-fascinating-frequencies-families for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Russell James. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Russell James is live at Common Fields from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/live-music.html for more info.
SAGE Summer Concert. Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, 4485 SW Country Club Drive, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for their annual outdoor summer concert series. Concerts are held at the Starker Arts Park amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and admission is free (with a suggested donation of $20/family). Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by Pupuseria del Valle, Mud Oven Pizza, First Alternative Co-op, Tyee Winery, Block 15 Brewing, Lumos Winery, and Beaver Classic Food Truck. There’s a $20 suggested donation per family that will help support the Corvallis Environmental Center’s education programs. Visit https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/ for more info.
Bard in the Quad: Much Ado About Nothing. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12-$17. Bard in the Quad returns for its 18th magical season with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy featuring the will-they-or-won’t-they pairing of Benedick and Beatrice, two wits who have sworn off love only to find themselves in an unexpected romantic entanglement. Much Ado has it all – dastardly villains, music and dance, witty fools and foolish wits, and enduring lessons about life, love, and forgiveness. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.
Friday, August 4
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. $8 –35. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, August 5, 2023. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like concerts and rodeos. Stay tuned for event and concert announcements as the fair dates approach. Visit https://www.bentoncountyfair.net for more info.
ZimFest 2023. Oregon State University, 1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7 a.m. – 10: 45 p.m. $15 – $18. Zimfest is three days of Zimbabwean-inspired fun for all ages: dynamic concerts, hands-on workshops, an African marketplace and more. The Zimbabwean Music Festival is an annual celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture. A fun-filled four-day weekend of concerts, workshops, community conversations, a marketplace and more, Zimfest is the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music. Visit https://zimfest.org/ for more info.
Chilled Wines Weekend. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 11 a.m. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars August 4-6, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to enjoy French-style selections of Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Blush Pinot Noir, featuring vintages 2019-2022. There will be open seating until dusk. 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 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.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Bill Beach. 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.
Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free. Snacks, video games, crafts, and Nerf games after hours in the library for adults 18 and older. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/library-takeover-adults-nerf-night-1 for more info.
Majestic Chamber Music: Stars of Tomorrow. Starker Auditorium, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10 – $15. Young musicians from around the Pacific Northwest are here to play alongside our own Corvallis talent. Faculty Jason and Anthea perform with talented musicians from Inside Music Academy, a nationally recognized music institute based right here in Corvallis. Come enjoy a wonderful evening spanning full string orchestra to spotlights on individual young stars. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191109 for more info.
Whurleygigs. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Whurleygigs will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Bard in the Quad: Much Ado About Nothing. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12-$17. Bard in the Quad returns for its 18th magical season with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy featuring the will-they-or-won’t-they pairing of Benedick and Beatrice, two wits who have sworn off love only to find themselves in an unexpected romantic entanglement. Much Ado has it all – dastardly villains, music and dance, witty fools and foolish wits, and enduring lessons about life, love, and forgiveness. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.
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