Thursday, December 13
15th Annual Corvallis Celtic Christmas Concert
LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26 St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free.
Nothing runs for 15 years without good reason, and as far as holiday events go, this should be near the top of your list! European and Celtic-infused Christmas music is the name of the game, and will feature the international ensemble of American keyboardists and vocalist Jeff Johnson, Irish flutist Brian Dunning, and German and American vocalists Marc Gremm and Janet Marie Chvatal. Admission is totally free, and you’ll have a chance to donate to Friends of the Family. “FOFM provides counseling, education and other programs to build healthy relationships and healthy homes throughout the mid-Willamette valley.” Visit, http://www.fofm.org/ for more info.
Jazz Jam
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Free.
Want to toss your name in the hat and throw down, or just want to listen? Always a good time! Visit, bombsawaycafe.com/ for more info.
Friday, December 14
Afterdark Presents: Boogie Nights
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m. $5.
Party time. Excellent. Featuring WORK and some special guests. Visit, bombsawaycafe.com/ for more info.
Groove Clinic
DeMaggio’s New York Pizza, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m. $5.
The most delicious Italian munchies for miles on end, plus some great drinks and Groove Clinic beats. Thanks, DeMaggio’s. Now I’m depressed that I don’t have friday nights off. Visit http://www.demaggiospizza.com/ for more info.
Saturday, December 15
Majestic Holiday Spectacular.
Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2 St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20.
A celebration of all the Majestic has to offer! There’ll be singing, dancing, performances of snippets of plays from the last year, a silent auction, a bake sale, and a lot more. All proceeds go towards meeting The Majestic’s fundraising goals. Visit, http://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Manhattan on the Rocks
DeMaggio’s New York Pizza, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m. $5.
Real Italian grub and some “top shelf” jazz. Looks like you’ve got a plan for Saturday night! Visit, https://www.demaggiospizza.
Haus of Dharma Presents: XXXmas
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m. $5.
Everyone’s favorite local drag group presents their holiday special. Won’t want to miss this one! Visit, bombsawaycafe.com/ for more info.
Sunday, December 16
Celtic Session
DeMaggio’s New York Pizza, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free.
Great musicians banging out some traditional tunes on traditional instruments. One of the best ways you could spend your Sunday afternoon. Visit, https://www.demaggiospizza.
Contact Improv Jam
Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2 St., Corvallis. 4 – 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10.
Every Sunday Downtown Dance hosts this event, and if you’re into dance, you’ll want to check it out. As they describe it, this is “a time to practice the art of improvisation, exploring the endless possibilities of moving while in contact (or not). Feel the play of gravity, support, weight, counterbalance, and downright playfulness.” Solo, duet, and large group improvisation is all on the table!
Monday, December 17
Bryson Skaar
Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m.
‘Tis the season for some Bryson Skaar and his wonderful key ticklin’. For info, visit: imaginecoffee.net
Tuesday, December 18
Craft Night
Corvallis-Benton County Public
Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free.
Music, crafts, and conversation. Bring in your projects and use their supplies, or tow along your own. On this date, they’ll be making watercolor and wax paper jewelry. This event is co-sponsored by The Arts Center. Visit, https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/
Celtic Jam
Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m.
Great Celtic jam that goes down every Tuesday. For info, visit: http://imaginecoffee.net.
Wednesday, December 19
Christmas Jazz Band
Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. Free.
Sweet sounds both old and new, along with some of the best snacks, coffee, and tea around. For more info visit, http://imaginecoffee.net.
Thursday, December 20
Corvallis Arts Walk
Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 – 8 p.m. Free.
You know it, you love it. Check out the December edition! Visit www.CorvallisArtsWalk.com for a complete list of participating venues, or follow the Corvallis Arts Walk on Facebook and Twitter.
Imagine Open Mic
Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. Free.
In a town with so many great open mics, where do you start? Well, don’t tell anyone… this is a secret… but look a few lines up. Go to that address, at that time. For more info visit, http://imaginecoffee.net/.
Comedy Open Mic
Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. $3.
Always good for a belly laugh so powerful you might puke. If you want in on the ground floor of the wonderful local comedy scene, this is the place to be. Visit, bombsawaycafe.com/ for more info.
By Sam Campbell
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