Wednesday, May 1
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime is for children 1-3 years old. 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/toddler-storytime-15709 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17420 more info.
Benton County: Leadership Team – Two or More Commissioners May Attend. 1:30 p.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. For Zoom links, ID’s and Codes, Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/may-1-2024-leadership-team/ for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-31 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. For more information, contact the Youth Reference Desk at 541-766-6794. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-13870 for more info.
Live Music: Brutal Bridges Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Hometown Corvallis based Singer/Songwriters, and purveyors of acoustic-rockabilly-funk-alternative music. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. Observe Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g4JeQAlwSG6ZtDqtlDFJKQ. Community members who would like to participate via live webinar must register by noon the day of meeting, https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Submit Verbal or Written Testemony: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-19 for more info.
OSU Science Pub. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dr. Cornelius and her lab study behavioral and physiological strategies that birds use to cope with unpredictable change. In other words, why do some birds survive better than others when the going gets tough? Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Thursday, May 2
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old. 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/preschool-storytime-15799 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe-baby-storytime-11 for more info.
Tap Talks. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. Tap Talks are Ted Talk like presentations from amazing women scientists and experts in our community. Hosted by 500 Women Scientists Corvallis in partnership with Common Fields in Corvallis, OR. Tap Talks are the 1st Thursday of the month @ 5:30pm. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Live Music: Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Bring your Axe and jam with Dennis Monroe! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, May 3
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family-storytime-15835 for more info.
Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place! Be involved in your community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, as well as work on team building. Snacks are provided! Apply to join. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-group-16895 for more info.
First Alternative: Dacha Wine Tasting (South Store). First Alternative Co-op – South Store, 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy a free wine tasting with our friends from Dacha Wines from 4-6pm at the South Store. All items included in the tasting will be on FLASH SALE during the tasting only, so swing by for some great savings and samples! Visit https://firstalt.coop/event/dacha-wine-tasting/ for more info.
Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us and our community partners for a night of family fun! The night features STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience! Ages 2-12. FREE Event! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/family-fun-night for more info.
Live Music: Hill Top Big Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Come enjoy the sounds of the Hill Top Big Band! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $18 or $20. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Rotten Tomatoes: 98%). Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show folks, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail, while “always look on the bright side of life.” Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=222083 for more info.
Monthly Drag @ Common Fields! Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Common Fields is excited to bring Drag back for their 3rd year in a row! This year they plan to host a drag show every month on the first Friday of the month. This will kick off in April and close the season with an Epic Halloween show on the 31st! Common Fields will partner with the amazing Kenzie B. Valentine and all the other amazing Queens from around Oregon. Each month Kenzie will bring different performers and showcase some of the most amazing and outlandish outfits and dances you have ever seen! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
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