Tuesday July 18
Magical Ventriloquism. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green shares her unique blend of drama, magic, education, and audience participation. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/magical-ventriloquism for more info.
LEGO Day. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4: 30 p.m. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-14 for more info.
City Legislative Committee. 4 p.m. This meeting will be online only. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4715623285008340826. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-59 for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium, 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. 6:35 p.m. The Corvallis Knights are Corvallis’ championship-winning West Coast League collegiate summer baseball team. In 31 years of play, the team has compiled a 1,207-524 record, eleven WCL West/South titles, four WCL South first-half titles, four WCL South second-half title, three Portland City League championships, three PIL South titles, a Kamloops International Baseball Tournament championship and eight West Coast League crowns. Visit Goss Stadium and see the Corvallis Knights play a home game! Visit https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Planning Commission – July 18th Public Hearings. 7 p.m. To join virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89705695195?pwd=blB3ZTVaa1JRaHZ1NzFlVHdzOW11QT09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/pc/page/planning-commission-july-18th-public-hearings for more info.
Concert in the Park: Children’s Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.
Wednesday, July 19
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. 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, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-63 for more info.
Huitzilopochtli: Aztec dancing, music and storytelling. Bruce Starker Arts Park & Natural Area, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Wednesday Noon Book Club meets in-person on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. For more information, please contact Petra Gavin at 541-929-3016 or Petrichor.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-16 for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-63 for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-3 for more info.
Tunes, Brews & BBQ: Ludicrous Speed. Block 15 Tap Room & Brewery, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join Block 15 for a series of summer music each Wednesday outside on the patio at our Southtown Tap Room location. They will have weekly BBQ specials lined up with live music and beer. See the schedule and food specials below. Tunes will be performed by Ludicrous Speed Horn-heavy ska band from Corvallis Oregon! Channeling ska from all over the music-verse. July 12ths Scheduled BBQ special is Huli Huli Chicken Hindquarters, Hawaiian Mac Salad, Mango-fennel slaw, Rice. Visit https://block15.com/tunes-brews-and-bbq-2023 for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium, 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. 6:35 p.m. The Corvallis Knights are Corvallis’ championship-winning West Coast League collegiate summer baseball team. In 31 years of play, the team has compiled a 1,207-524 record, eleven WCL West/South titles, four WCL South first-half titles, four WCL South second-half title, three Portland City League championships, three PIL South titles, a Kamloops International Baseball Tournament championship and eight West Coast League crowns. Visit Goss Stadium and see the Corvallis Knights play a home game! Visit https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Alpaca Sunset and Cider. Terra Bella Homestead Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $65 – $85. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley Sunset view of Mary’s Peak from our Heavenly Field (weather permitting). Alpacas are roaming with you while you get cozy. We will provide warm blankets, comfy outdoor furniture, games to keep you entertained, and snacks to spoil the alpacas. The experience includes one thermos of hot cider or a cold bottle of sparkling cider as well as a bag of six homemade cookies. If you would like to upgrade your experience you can add at checkout, extra cider and/or bags of cookies. You are encouraged to bring additional snacks, beverages or even a picnic (cooler w/ice available upon request) Shoes must be appropriate for mud and uneven surfaces. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/service-page/alpaca-sunset-cider?referral=service_list_widget for more info.
Movies at the Whiteside: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6-$8. Epic tale in which an intrepid archaeologist tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic which is central to their plans for world domination. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=189585 for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Join the Hilltop Big Band as they present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. This year’s concert dates are: June 21; July 5, 19; and August 2, 16, 30. Concerts are 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, the Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and the Average White Band. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com for more info.
Thursday, July 20
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August*! If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-36 for more info.
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.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 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. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk for more info.
Corvallis Celtic Festival. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. The first annual Corvallis Celtic Festival will be held July 20-23 in Central Park and downtown Corvallis. Kickoff concert will be at Common Fields. This free concert will feature Nathan Wahlgren (Keydet Piper), Fionnghal, The Nettles, raffles, and a roaring good time. Ten percent of all Common Fields sales for the day will support the festival. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvalliscelticfestival/posts/pfbid02HWw6KM9n6aJyM1t3fFcy7JgideYWm8PH8XKu2KfAid4Qab5vABrVSt8SExFp27UDl for more info
Music in the Park: Revel’n. City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 6 p.m. Music in the Park is a free concert series held at City Park in Philomath. Concerts take place on the 3rd Thursdays and the last Sundays of each month, May through August, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This concert series is fun for the whole family. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. There will be free family activities sponsored by the library on May 18, July 20, and Aug. 17. All concert donations will go to the Philomath Performing Arts Benefit Fund. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
SAGE Summer Concert. Bruce Starker Arts Park & Natural Area, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 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 http://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org for more info.
Live Music at Lumos: Plaehn & Hino Blues Band. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for live music in the afternoons and evenings during the summer. Local band The Plaehn and Hino Blues Band offers up a danceable repertoire chock full of country blues, R&B, old country, and originals. 2023 marks the 33rd anniversary for Dave and Jeff’s musical journey together. Joining them will be drummer Brian Bucolo, and Mysterious JG on bass. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wine, tunes, and Nick Turner and his Soul Food Truck. Cajun shrimp, sausages, grits, collard greens. He will have his kitchen parked here all weekend-long to serve up his Birmingham, AL southern flair. Visit https://lumoswine.com for more info.
Movies at the Whiteside: Velocipastor. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. $6-$8. After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Not Rated. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=189585 for more info.
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