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.
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.
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.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Please contact the Planning Division (541-766-6908 or planning@corvallisoregon.gov) if you need special accommodation to be able to participate. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2885024385671705440. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-2
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 at 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
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Justice and Law Enforcement Departments. 10 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-justice-and-law-enforcement-departments-1
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.
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/8724763735574623830. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-84
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.
Friday, July 21
Preschool Science at Philomath Community Library. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Join Philomath Community Library for a special themed story time followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-science-philomath-community-library-2 for more info.
Downtown Sidewalk Sale. Downtown, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – Individual Store Hours. Shop the sidewalk sales in beautiful downtown Corvallis. Retailers throughout downtown Corvallis invite you to enjoy our charming downtown while browsing their annual sidewalk sales. Bring friends and enjoy lunch at one of our downtown restaurants. Three retailers are listed as participating in the Downtown Sidewalk Sale. Please check with each retailer for specific offers, and hours of operation. Visit https://www.corvallischamber.com/downtown-sidewalk-sale for listed participating stores and 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: Cooper Hollow. 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.
Piano in the Vineyard. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Road, Philomath. 6:30 p.m. $25. The award-winning Lumos Winery is the setting for an enchanted evening of classical piano music. Watch the sun set over Mary’s Peak as pianist Matt Cooper performs a concert featuring a blend of European classics and American jazz. His concert will include Debussy, Ravel, Scarlatti, Chopin and Gershwin as well as jazz pieces by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, and other composers of the Great American Songbook. All of this performed on a grand piano—outdoors! Seating is in a large, open field, so bring your own blanket or chairs and picnic. To accompany our midsummer revelry, exquisite Lumos wines will be available for purchase. Gates will open at 6PM and the program will begin around 6:30PM. Visit https://corvallispiano.org/copi_events/piano-in-the-vineyard-2023/ for more info.
Corvallis Celtic Festival: Gothard Sisters Benefit Concert. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:50 p.m. $20 online/$25 at door. The first annual Corvallis Celtic Festival will be held July 20-23 in Central Park and downtown Corvallis. Come on time to see a special highland-piper open the show for The Gothard Sisters. The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic supergroup of three American sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through over 14 years of performing, touring, and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans, building a loyal international following. Visit https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8119 and https://www.facebook.com/corvalliscelticfestival/posts/pfbid02HWw6KM9n6aJyM1t3fFcy7JgideYWm8PH8XKu2KfAid4Qab5vABrVSt8SExFp27UDl for ticketing options or more info.
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