Thursday, April 20
2008 Throwback Party. Block 15 Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Party like it’s 2008! Join Block 15 for an all day event which will include a special limited Sticky Hands release, 2008 beer prices, and throwback food specials. Block 15’s 15th Anniversary Sticky Hands variant features The Past – a base malt of Thomas Faucet pearl malt, The Present – their current kettle hopping of specially selected NW hops and co2 extract, and The Future – a dry hopping of new age Superdelic New Zealand hops and high oil Cascade. It’ll be served on draft and in 750mL bottles while supplies last. You can also enjoy draft beer starting at $3.75 and favorite 2008 food specials like the Brewben, the 185 Mile Salad and more. No tickets are necessary to attend, but 2008 costumes are highly encouraged. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3391/2008-throwback-party for more info.
2023-25 Budget Committee. 1 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89521781178?pwd=TkxHUGViQktxcW82L2pYRmNkMVZaUT09.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7628533046667854604. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-79 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. 4 p.m. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Walking maps of the event can be picked up at any of the storefront members or viewed at wwwCorvallisArtsWalk.com. This in-person event will follow all state and county COVID-19 safety guidelines to keep our community safe and healthy. This includes mandatory mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status, and occupancy limits to maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times. Visit http://www.corvallisartswalk.com for more info.
Two or more Commissioners may attend the Kalapuya Building Open House and Corvallis School District pARTy. 4:30 p.m. Location: Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis Oregon. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/two-or-more-commissioners-may-attend-kalapuya-building-open-house-and-corvallis-school for more info.
Wild Rose. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Address Unknown. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
Friday, April 21
Oregon State University Holocaust Memorial Week: Climate Change, Peace, and Global Social Justice. 8 a.m. Remote only; live via Zoom. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/los-cuentos-bilingual-storytime-3 for more info.
Teen Takeover: STEAM/Maker Night. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. 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/teen-takeover-steammaker-night for more info.
Chamber Music Corvallis: Thalea String Quartet. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $26. The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection, the Thalea String Quartet has performed across North America, Europe, and China, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Massey Hall, and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. They have shared the stage with luminaries of the chamber music world, including members of the Emerson, Borromeo, and St. Lawrence String Quartets, and they have performed alongside celebrated artists including Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, violist Lawrence Power, acclaimed Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD, and visionary hip hop artist Jay Electronica. With their program “Legacies,” Thalea String Quartet explores the American traditions of rap, rock, and bluegrass to tell stories of the Black experience. Connecting the new to the old and the traditional with the popular styles, they will present works by contemporary composers, The Beatles, and Antonín Dvořák. Tickets are $26 each. Learn more and get tickets at ChamberMusicCorvallis.org. Visit https://chambermusiccorvallis.org for more info.
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