Friday, Jan 30

Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Visit Retro Urban Style | Giustina Gallery for more info.

Laura Heit: Early Warning System. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. A series of alarms in the form of a multimedia installation. This installation employs animation, screenprinting, and glass to bring attention to climate crisis signals and signs all around us in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Laura Heit: Early Warning System | Oregon State University for more info.

From Airwaves to Algorithms. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Discover how media shaped public life, changed how people interact with the world, and brought families together in front of screens, radios, and newspapers. Through historic objects, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations, visitors will journey through decades of change, learning how information has gone from one-way broadcasts to interactive, personalized experiences. Visit From Airwaves to Algorithms: The Evolution of Family Media – Benton County Museums for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Library Storytime for all children. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series. Strand Agriculture Hall, Rm 211, 170 Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 12 pm. Arryn Freeman from Lausanne Business Solutions, presenting “Linguistics Outside the Academy: Language Revitalization, Data, and New Technologies.” Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

Art That Gives Back. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Features abstract works by Tom Mayers, a Corvallis-based painter, artist, and photographer. His work explores color, movement, and the forces that shape how we experience the world. All artwork sales from this exhibit benefit local nonprofit, Old Mill Center. Visit Art That Gives Back | The Arts Center for more info.

Malleable Shield. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A collection of textile works responding to the artist’s ever-present feelings of grief, despair, and fear around political collapse, social despondence, and the rapidly deteriorating climate. Visit Malleable Shield | The Arts Center for more info.

The Outsiders. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. Rated PG-13. Cost: $20/adults, $18/students and seniors. A stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, directed by Jax Kalberer. Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life, is caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids the Socs and his tough, underprivileged Greaser family and friends. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Low Key Lounge featuring Pulse and Similar Product. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Saturday, Jan 31

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis. 9 am. Food, produce and artisan goods available. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market for more info.

Little’s Open Play. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Cost: $30/ten visits, or $5/visit drop in. Aimed at families with children ages 0-5. An informal, non-facilitated play opportunity for families. Parents remain in room and actively supervising their children. Visit Little’s Open Play | City of Corvallis for more info.

Public Seed Library Pop-Up Clinic. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Benton County Master Gardners will help with planning gardens, selecting seeds, and answering gardening questions. Visit Public Seed Library Pop-Up Clinic | CBCPL for more info.

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
10 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

See Yourself in Art. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm – 5 pm. Susan Pachuta’s project serves as an invitation to everyone to recognize their own creativity as a vital part of themselves, as well as the community. Visit See Yourself in Art – Susan Pachuta | The Arts Center for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

16^th Anniversary Celebration for Corvallis Swing. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
7 pm. Cost: $15-20, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. A celebration, including beginner lesson. Live music featuring the Hot Lovin’ Jazz Babies. Partners and individuals welcome. Visit 16th Anniversary Celebration | Corvallis Swing for more info.

Doctor Zoo. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Rock, electric folk and bluegrass, with jams and vocal harmonies. Originals and covers. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Michela Marino Lerman and Love Movement. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Tap dancing sensation Michela Marino Lerman has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Steve McQueen and many others. Following intermission, Lerman will be joined for a special set with the OSU Jazz Ensemble. Visit Michela Marino Lerman and Love Movement | PRAx for more info.

Robert Burns Night. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7pm. A night of Scottish poetry and music. Visit Old World Center Events for more info.

Yagódy. PRAX,470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $28-35/ticket. Founded in Lviv in 2016, Yagódy combines the ancient folk melodies of their Ukrainian homeland with their theatrical training, mastery of Balkan rhythms and exceptional singing. The seven-piece band makes a rare North American appearance at PRAx. Visit Yagódy | PRAx for more info.

The Outsiders. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Cost: $20/adults, $18/students and seniors. A stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, directed by Jax Kalberer. Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life, is caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids the Socs and his tough, underprivileged Greaser family and friends. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Shorebirds. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe | Facebook for more info.

Naughty but Nerdy. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $17/ general admission A night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from favorite acts from around the state. Featuring Kyle Adams (Portland), Naomi Fitter (Corvallis), Sarah Hagen (Eugene), Andrea Menchaca (Portland), Lori Van Deman (Portland). Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Skip the Millers with Tree Eater and CATCH. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
8 pm. Cost: $5/advance, $10/door. Visit Skip the Millers w/ Tree Eater & CATCH | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Chromaticsfest. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 9 pm. A Hip-Hop and R&B-focused experience that brings festival energy indoors. Featuring local talent like 39zayz, SOJUSUMO, Cerberus, Elena Michelle, and more as they light up the stage with hard-hitting drums, sharp lyricism, and smooth, soulful melodies in a night of genre-blending rhythm and flow. Visit Chromaticsfest | PRAx for more info.

Sunday, Feb 1

From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis.
12 – 4:30 pm. Featuring artwork drawn exclusively from the Benton County Historical Society’s collection, showcasing the creative legacy of Oregon State University’s art faculty. These pieces reflect how generations of O.S.U. artists and educators shaped the region’s cultural landscape through their teaching and artistic innovation. Visit From Our Collection: Art and Instruction at O.S.U. | Benton County Museums for more info.

Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans, containing hundreds of stunning portraits and compelling personal narratives of contemporary Native people—all photographed in clothing, poses, and locations of their choosing. Their narratives touch on personal and cultural identity as well as issues of media representation, sovereignty, faith, family, the protection of sacred sites, subsistence living, traditional knowledge-keeping, land stewardship, language preservation, advocacy, education, the arts, and more. Visit Project 562 | Benton County Museums for more info.

The Outsiders. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Rated PG-13. Cost: $20/adults, $18/students and seniors. A stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, directed by Jax Kalberer. Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life, is caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids the Socs and his tough, underprivileged Greaser family and friends. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Princess Bride. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door, Kids Free. A bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Visit The Princess Bride | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Ten Tiny Dances. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25/ticket. VIP performance. An intimate experience with dance in the Majestic Lab Theatre. Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is 4 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 feet high surrounded by the audience, just a few feet away. Dancers present ballet, modern, contact improv, tap, jazz, tango, Columbian dances, hip hop, all expressing the theme – “The Little Black Dress.” Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Princess Bride. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/door. A bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Visit The Princess Bride | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Monday, Feb 2

Vistas and Vineyards 2026. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St, Corvallis.
8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. A celebration of 36 years of the Vistas and Vineyards plein air painting group. Visit Vistas & Vineyards 2026 | Guistina Gallery for more info.

City of Corvallis City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, Feb 3

Greeters: BBSI. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Events | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Tax Assistance offered by AARP Foundation Tax Aid, with a focus on elderly and low income participants. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule. Visit Tax Assistance | CBCPL for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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 Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesday at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 8 pm. A chance to try new foods and patronize local food trucks. Visit Truckin’ Tuesday | Oregon State University for more info.

Gearing Up for Gardening. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. This week’s topic is growing squash, cucumbers and melons. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | CBCPL for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Annually, The Arts Center welcomes artists of all ages and experience levels to show one original work of art in the Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open. Traditionally, the show features upwards of 300 artists whose work is hung salon style. Visit Howland Community Open | The Arts Center for more info.

Serendipity: Avery McDowell. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. n the exhibition, McDowell sets aside the grief and weariness that comes with living in an unreliable body and instead focuses on the positive ways her lived experience has shaped her. By honestly exploring themes of desire, pain and chance, McDowell publicly takes control over aspects of her private identity. She celebrates the mother figures who have cared for her in chaos and grief, and shows gratitude for her struggles, as they are the inspiration that drives her artistic practice. Visit Serendipity: Avery McDowell Exhibition | The Arts Center for more info.

Free Family Caregiver Support Group. Grace Center for Adult Day Services, 1400 NW 9th Street, Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 pm. The support group is open to all family caregivers, whether using Grace Center’s services or not. Respite Care is available during the support group. Services are FREE for the duration of the support group. If the individual is not an enrolled participant, call in advance to discuss care needs. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info.

READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Executive Committee. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force (DVSTF) meetings. Visit Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Graphic Novel Club. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Virtual option available. 6 pm. Copies of the selected book are available to check out from the 2nd floor reference desk. Visit Corvallis Benton County Public Library Graphic Novel Club for more info.

Trivia Night @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
6:30 pm. Copies of the month’s book are available at the front desk. Visit CBCPL | Philomath Evening Book Club for more info.

Wednesday, Feb 4

The Nature Collection: The American West Seen Through Different Minds & Cultures Part 3: Artists’ Perspectives. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning dues are $120/year, guest membership available. Presenter: Jeff Hart, Naturalist and writer. The relationship between humans and the Western environment is complex. Environmental historians and scholars have drawn upon various ideological perspectives and have suggested sacredness, domination and exploitation, romantic fascination, rational description and explanation, and environmental stewardship as lenses through which the West has been viewed over the centuries. This class, presented in five segments over three terms, explores these different individual and cultural worldviews and how these perspectives correspond with different ecological outcomes. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. Aimed at 1-3 year olds. 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 Toddler Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. Children and their adults may visit and play with library materials in a group setting. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info.

Music a la Carte. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Morris Northcutt with Lauren Servias on piano. Morris Northcutt is a distinctive trumpet virtuoso known for his lyricism, artistry and the ability to cross seamlessly between classical, jazz and folk traditions. Visit Music à la Carte | PRAx for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a personal device or borrow one from the library. Visit CBCPL Digital Life: Tech Help Lab for more info.

BUILD IT Day. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Patrons of all ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys. Each week a new engineering challenge will be issued for patrons to attempt. Visit Philomath Community Library Build It Day for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

LEGO at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in – LEGO bricks provided. Visit CBCPL Lego at the Library for more info.

Child and Family Grief Support Group. Old Mill Center, 1650 SW 45^th Pl, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free, pre-registration and screening required. Children and teens participate in age-specific groups and engage in creative activities that encourage discussion and expression of grief and loss. Parents and guardians participate in an adult group to learn more about how to support grieving children and teens. Meal provided. Visit Child & Family Grief Support Group | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring an imagination! Visit Monroe Community Library All Ages Craft Night for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 555545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Planning Commission. Online Only. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Library Advisory Board. Monroe Community Library,380 N 5th St, Monroe. 7:15 pm. Visit Library Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info.

Thursday Feb 5

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Library Storytime aimed at ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Preschool Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

C3 Book Club. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11am – 12 pm. A collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Pre-registration required. Visit C3 Book Club for more info.

Public Seed Library Presentation: Helping Mason and Native Bees Thrive in Your Garden. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. An opportunity to learn how to manage mason bees and help meet their needs in the spring, summer, and fall. Presented by Linn County Master Gardeners Pollinator experts. Visit Public Seed Library Presentation | CBCPL for more info.

How To Poison a Planet. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Registraiton required. Exclusive film screening followed by expert panel discussion. Hosted by the Oregon State University College of Engineering. Visit How To Poison a Planet for more info.

Portrait of Akiho. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St. 7 pm. Cost: $25-30/general, $5/student. Akiho is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and seven-time GRAMMY-nominated composer whose bold works unravel intricate and unexpected patterns while challenging the preconceived boundaries of classical music. Visit Portrait of Akiho | PRAx for more info.

Invertigo Dance Theatre: Formulae and Fairy Tales. PRAx, 470 SW 1th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $25/general, $5/student. With sweeping video projections, an original music score, and an immersive experience at the margins of dance and theatre, Formulae and Fairy Tales casts the life of mathematical genius Alan Turing, one of the founders of AI, in a new light. Built around the Technicolor mythology of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, one of Turing’s favorite films, this mash-up of a twisted, fairy-tale palette and innovative choreography explores the interplay of Turing’s history-changing accomplishments and how — after helping to crack the German Enigma code during World War II — he was criminally prosecuted for his sexuality. Visit Invertigo Dance Theatre: Formulae and Fairy Tales | PRAx for more info.

Friday, Feb 6

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in Storytime for children and their caregivers. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall 328, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1:20 pm. Presented by Briana Bellis, Assistant Professor of Economics, UC Merced. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series Winter 2026 | OSU for more info.

Black History in Benton County Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free, donations accepted. Tour lasts around 45 minutes and is suggested for teens and adults. Learn about the Black pioneers of Oregon’s early days who faced discrimination yet made Benton County their home. Featuring the stories of three African-American individuals who settled in Oregon before this region was even a state, the tour gives context to the national controversy over slavery in the mid-1800s and its impact on Oregon demographics even today. Visit Black History in Benton County tour | Benton County Museums for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit CBCPL Teen Advisory Group for more info.

Corvallis Friday Night Lights. Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 8 pm. From live performances and gallery walks to family-friendly activities and after-hours shopping, Friday Lights is a chance to experience downtown in a new way. Visit Corvallis Friday Night Lights for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. A night of family fun, featuring STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience. This month’s activities include open play with Corvallis Indoor Park, balloon batting with Little League, and a teddy bear bedtime station with Mari’s Place. Visit Family Fun Night | City of Corvallis for more info.

February Featured Author: A.B. Daniels-Annachi. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. A. B. Daniels-Annachi is a trans, South Asian author from the PNW, reading from his new romantasy title. Author of romantic fantasy A Tide of Treason and young adult series The Violents, he finds inspiration in the stories, folktales, and myths he grew up reading. Visit February Featured Author | Grass Roots Books & Music for more info.

Banff Mountain Film Festival. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Cost: $25/ticket per evening. Purchase tickets for Friday and Saturday to safe $5. An exhilarating lineup of films showcasing outdoor adventures, mountain culture, and environmental stories. Each of the two nights feature 6 diverse films, from heart-pounding escapades to beautifully narrated tales of wild places and unforgettable experiences. Visit Banff Mountain Film Festival | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

The Hilltop Big Band. Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. We 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 Old World Center Events for more info.

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