Our Corvallis events calendar is back! Live music, stage, lectures, athletics, government meetings, political debates, protests, marches… the list could go on, but you get the idea, if it’s happening in Corvallis, it’s here. With our calendar’s return after a two year absence, it’s starting to feel like things are finally getting back to normal – phew.
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Friday, July 29
Commissioners Meeting w/ County Counsel plus Executive Session under ORS 192.660[2][h] to discuss potential litigation. 9 a.m. Free. This meeting will be held virtually. GoToMeeting: https://meet.goto.com/961202661; or Dial 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code 961-202-661# Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/commissioners-meeting-w-county-counsel-plus-executive-session-under-ors-1926602h-discuss-14 for more info.
Family Movie. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. Stay cool and watch a family-friendly movie in the Main Meeting room after the Library closes! The movie shown on Friday, July 29th will be Raya and the Last Dragon (PG). Free and open to all ages. Water and snacks available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-movie for more info.
Majestic Summer Theatre Adventure Camp presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Starker. Auditorium, Majestic Theater 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. $11-$16-$21. This coming-of-age story follows the wild cast of The Lion King as they journey from Pride Rock on the savannah and through the jungle and features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Jessie Thoreson and the Crown Fire. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Jessie Thoreson and the Crown Fire live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Summer Guitar Extravaganza. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Enjoy a local classical guitar quartet comprised of Zoe Moulton, Stanislav Lyakhov, Dylan Schillinger, and Minh Triet Ho, and duo performances with guest violinist Erika Nagamoto. The concert will feature music by Bach, Piazzolla, Joe Hisaishi, Hirukazu Sato, and more. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3186/summer-guitar-extravaganza#eventdetail for more info.
Live Music at Bombs Away Café: Space Neighbor’s. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. $10. Space Neighbor’s live at Bombs! Visit https://www.facebook.com/bombsawaycafe for more info.
Saturday, July 30
Corvallis Farmers Market. 1st St. & Jackson Ave., 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 between Jackson Avenue and Monroe Avenue, in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. The Corvallis Farmers Market is following all recommended procedures for keeping customers and vendors safe through the pandemic. Customers are permitted to shop in person, or they may take advantage of the Corvallis Farmers Market’s online ordering system and pick up their order at the market. For more information or to make your order online, visit LocallyGrown.org.
Fiechter House Open House. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. That beautiful old house along Finley Refuge Rd. usually has its doors locked, but not this summer. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can stop by the Fiechter House, take a tour and walk through history. An experienced interpreter will be there to greet you and share some incredible stories about the house and the families that lived there. Did you know 13 kids were raised in the house? And that one of them wrote their name in a window pane that is still visible today? Do you think there is more to the story of what happened to Mr. Fiechter? Visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/william-l-finley for more info.
Family Movie. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. Stay cool and watch a family-friendly movie in the Main Meeting room after the Library closes! The movie shown on Saturday, July 30th will be The Mitchells vs. the Machines (PG). Free and open to all ages. Water and snacks available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-movie-0 for more info.
The Dead Band. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Dead Band live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Majestic Summer Theatre Adventure Camp presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Starker. Auditorium, Majestic Theater 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. $11-$16-$21. This coming-of-age story follows the wild cast of The Lion King as they journey from Pride Rock on the savannah and through the jungle and features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Live Music at Bombs Away Café: Wihelmina Frankzerda. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. $10. Wihelmina Frankzerda live at Bombs! Visit https://www.facebook.com/bombsawaycafe for more info.
Sunday, July 31
Sunday Brunch with Sammy Holmes. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Sunday Brunch with Sammy Holmes live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10 a.m-3p.m. Free. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, June 5 through October 16. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
Majestic Summer Theatre Adventure Camp presents Shakespeare In The Stark. Auditorium, Majestic Theater 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. $5-$10-$15. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Majestic Summer Theatre Adventure Camp presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Starker. Auditorium, Majestic Theater 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $11-$16-$21. This coming-of-age story follows the wild cast of The Lion King as they journey from Pride Rock on the savannah and through the jungle and features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Music in the Park: Family Tradition. Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 6 p.m. Free. Enjoy live music at Philomath City Park on the third Thursday and the last Sunday of May, June, July, and August. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us for more info.
Monday, August 1
Little Listeners Story Time at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. 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/little-listeners-story-time-monroe-community-library-14 for more info.
Rainbow Social Hour. 1:30 p.m. Free. A safe, social space for LGBTQIA+ adults of any age. Connect with friends new and old, and find inspiration and community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/rainbow-social-hour for more inf.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting is being held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/820675902449263628 Community members wishing to offer testimony in advance on subjects on topics appearing on any City Council agenda and not related to a public hearing before the Council are strongly encouraged to do so in writing. The deadline to preregister for verbal testimony and to submit written comments or materials is 9:00 am the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-52 for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium. 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. Free. 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $9. 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 https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Tuesday, August 2
Board of Commissioners Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Free. Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, Oregon. Click on this link to join Zoom Meeting: Passcode: 839586 . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting-64 for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW. Monroe Ave. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. Join Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for a family story time in Central Park, weather permitting, every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-firefighers for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors. There are also vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, tempeh microgreen kits and more. The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly.
Mental Health Addictions and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (MHADDAC) Meeting. 5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. Every first Tuesday from 5:15-6:30, the Mental Health Addictions and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (MHADDAC) meets to discuss topics related to the populations represented in the advisory committee. It is open to the public and anyone interested in serving on the committee can contact Benton County for more information on the application process. Click here to visit the MHADDAC web page and learn more. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/853098181 Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/mental-health-addictions-and-developmental-disabilities-advisory-committee-mhaddac for more info.
Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. Meets virtually on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please contact katey.noel@corvallisoregon.gov for more information. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/virtual-philomath-evening-book-club-5 for more info.
Concert in the Park. 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 21 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. this year. 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.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium. 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. Free. 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $9. 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 https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Wednesday, August 3
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, August 6, 2022. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like the concerts and rodeos.This year’s Main Stage lineup includes Briana Renea, Chase Bryant, Fat Bottomed Girls, The Springsteen Experience, Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, Colt Ford, Yesterday: The Beatles tribute, and Kenny Metcalf as “Elton, the Early Years.”Learn more at www.BentonCountyFair.net.
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ Community Development, Natural Areas, Parks & Events and Public Works Directors. 9 a.m. GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815242221; or Dial 1 (408) 650-3123; Access Code: 815-242-221. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-w-community-development-natural-areas-parks-events-and-public-5 for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. 1st St. & Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through November, on First Street between Jackson Avenue and Monroe Avenue, in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. The Corvallis Farmers Market is following all recommended procedures for keeping customers and vendors safe through the pandemic. Customers are permitted to shop in person, or they may take advantage of the Corvallis Farmers Market’s online ordering system and pick up their order at the market. For more information or to make your order online, visit LocallyGrown.org.
Tween Field Day. Central Park, 650 NW. Monroe Ave. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Tweens in/entering grades 4-6 can play outdoor field games, enjoy snacks, and visit with a local OSU snake scientist, Bob Mason. Game equipment, snacks, and snakes provided! Earn a summer reading badge for attending. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-field-day for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. The HOPE Executive Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm. They decide who serves on the HOPE Board when there are vacancies and they also set the agendas for the full board meetings. The HOPE Executive Committee is made up of seven board members from the 21-person HOPE Board: two co-chairs, one county commissioner, two city councilors, one business community representative, and the Director of Community Services Consortium, our community action agency for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-executive-committee-meeting for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath 10:30 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-15 for more info.
Live Music at Common Fields: Mitch Lies. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Mitch Lies and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
WEEKDAYS at the WHITESIDE presents: Last Boy Scout. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5. A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft, and they all soon conjure up various spells and curses against those who anger them. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/movies.html for more info.
Library Advisory Board. 7 p.m. Virtual meeting of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Advisory Board. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so by using this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1490974475837546254. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-lab/page/library-advisory-board-32 for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. The Hilltop Big Band presents another summer of free concerts. Featuring the Swing sounds of Basie and others, you’ll find an evening’s worth of music to your liking. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/hilltop-big-band-concert for more info.
Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW. Monroe Ave. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-firefighers for more info.
Thursday, August 4
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, August 6, 2022. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like the concerts and rodeos. This year’s Main Stage lineup includes Briana Renea, Chase Bryant, Fat Bottomed Girls, The Springsteen Experience, Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, Colt Ford, Yesterday: The Beatles tribute, and Kenny Metcalf as “Elton, the Early Years.”Learn more at www.BentonCountyFair.net.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW. Monroe Ave. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. Join Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for a family story time in Central Park, weather permitting, every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-16 for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session is being held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the work session live on the internet at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5969444763854528523 Community members wishing to offer testimony in advance on subjects on topics appearing on any City Council agenda and not related to a public hearing before the Council are strongly encouraged to do so in writing. City Council will accept verbal comments as time allows. The deadline to preregister for verbal testimony and to submit written comments or materials is 9:00 am the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-63 for more info.
SAGE Summer Concert: DTW, Hillstomp. Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free; $15 suggested. Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for their annual outdoor summer concert series. The concert is held at the Starker Arts Park amphitheater and admission is free (with a suggested donation of $10/family; all proceeds raise funds for the SAGE Garden to help grow 3 tons of food annually for hunger relief organizations in Corvallis). Enjoy local beer, mead, and cider for sale on site (food by Pupuseria Del Valle, Go Giddy Pops; drinks by Block 15 Brewing, Tyee Wine Cellars, Lumos Winery) for those who are 21 and older (outside beverages are not allowed). Local food carts will be there as well, serving fresh, delicious dinner and treats. Free parking is available, plus the park is easily accessible by bike. There’s a $15 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 Common Fields: Sin Documentos . Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Sin Documentos and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium. 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. Free. 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $9. 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 https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Bard in the Quad: Twelfth Night. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $17. Oregon State University Theatre’s Bard in the Quad will perform Twelfth Night next month for its 17th season of staging Shakespeare plays in front of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-7 and 11-14 outdoors on the Memorial Union Quad. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.
Friday, August 5
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, August 6, 2022. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like the concerts and rodeos. This year’s Main Stage lineup includes Briana Renea, Chase Bryant, Fat Bottomed Girls, The Springsteen Experience, Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, Colt Ford, Yesterday: The Beatles tribute, and Kenny Metcalf as “Elton, the Early Years.”Learn more at www.BentonCountyFair.net.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-14 for more info.
C3 Movie Matinee – Playtime. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Join the film appreciation group and enjoy free movie matinees! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-movie-matinee-playtime for more info.
Side Hustle. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Side Hustle live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Bard in the Quad: Twelfth Night. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5 – $17. Oregon State University Theatre’s Bard in the Quad will perform Twelfth Night next month for its 17th season of staging Shakespeare plays in front of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-7 and 11-14 outdoors on the Memorial Union Quad. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.
Stand Up Comedy at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields on the first Friday of every month for a Stand-Up Comedy night. Soul of Wit brings together some amazing comedians for these nights. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
